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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-03
QUEEN HAS FINE " F AT HER FROM
 TRIANGLE PORTS
Vessel with IA Passengers for Juneau Arrives
 Ahead of Schedule

Seas were smooth, skies cloud less and the warm rays of De cember sun made the days seem like May time as the steamship Queen voyaged to Juneau from Sit ka and Skagway on her way to Se- attle. She made fast to her dock here at 6:30 last evening, half an hour ahead of schedule, and cast off for the South at pm.
 The vessel brought 13 cabin pas sengers and one steerage passen- ger to this port from her triangle run. The cabin passengers were MT. and Mrs. M. J. Mckinley, Mrs. F. B. Killiwick, Mrs. M. w. Ellswick, Mrs. L. J. Holmquist, Gilbert Will Hams, Brick Nyman, w. Obert, L. MacKinnon, David Johnson and s. U. Mclean.
 Thirteen passengers who were booked at Triangle ports for Seattle and other ports to the south of Juneau, were Mrs. Clara Dedman, Mrs. c. J. Marsh, Lieut.. H. V. Rob- erts, R. Earl Roberts, E. A. Ras- muson, A. Van Mavern, F. M. Greenburg, E. T. Thomas, E. J. Bat ten, George w. Hancock, Henry Koontz, LeRoy Morris and Charles Peterson.
 Persons who took passage here for ports to the south were Mrs. M. F. Furlong, Elmira Dean, Claire Stanyer, Oscar Jarvis and John White for Seattle, and William Framholz for Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-03
TIDES TOMORROW

Low tide, 5:19 am, 3.6 feet. High tide, 11:20 am, TIC feet. Low tide, 6:03 pm, IS feet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-03
Marine News
Steamer Movements
NORTHBOUND
Northland due about midnight

Northland due about midnight q Friday. . SCHEDULED SAILTNGS
 0 NGrco scheduled to sail from ( Seattle Dec. at g pm. o Yukon scheduled to sail from 0 Seattle Dec. 10 at 9 am. o Queen scheduled to sail from q Seattle Dec. 10 at 10 am. Princess Norah scheduled to ( sail from Vancouver Dec. Il ( at g pm. . SOUTaBOUND SAILINGS .
 . Admiral Farrague scheduled C southbound about December C 6. . Alameda scheduled southbound . about December 9. . LOCAL SAILINGS . . Estebeth leaves every Thursday . . night at pm for Sitka and . . wayports. . Pacific leaves every Thurs . day at 10 am. for Peters . . burg, Rake and way ports, . . = .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-03

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CARDS Engraved, illuminated and photo graphic. From five to fifty cents each, including envelope. Winter and Pond Studio. adv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-02
Pioneer Woman Ne7Os Photographer, Who
VIe9Oed American History in the Making
Through Lens of Her Camera, Turns
Back TO ''C2ose- Up"of Wtrld E0ents
and Leaders of Yesteryear.

through the Treasury Department had been
guarded with the greatest secrecy Miss
Johnston did not know this, however So
early on the morning that the warrants made
their appearance in the Office of the Secretary
OF State, she blithely tripped into the Office of
her friend, that Chesterfieldian gentleman, the
much-beloved and predetermined John Hay,
and told him that she would like a photo
graph of the warrants
why, certainly, Miss Johnston, if that is
agreeable to his excellency," he said indicating
the French Ambassador. Together they gravely
assisted her to pin the $40, 900 900 upon a clear
space on the wall and she took the photo
graphs. She carried her plates home and set
about developing them
She had just finished her job and had gone
from her studio into the dining room for her
luncheon when an embarrassed but smiling
operative from Chief Wilkes Office doomed in
the doorway and told her that he had had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-02

orders from the head Of the United States
Secret Service to take away the precious plates
Thus the only Photographic record of those
documents was destroyed. The officer was most
apologize, but it was revealed that it was
penitentiary offense to reproduce Government
drafts in this manner.
Miss Johnston spent some happy hours Sc
curing the first photographs of Admiral Dewey
and his flagship, the Olympia. after his triumph
at Manila Bay. The admiral was at times
severe old sea dog and he had clamped the lid
down SO tightly against photographers that
there were few photographs of his flagship
in existence this side of China.
After the battle of Manila he came back
toward home by way of Suez and had put into
Trieste for thorough overhauling of his ship
Miss Johnston, on the point of sailing to spend
a Summer vacation abroad was asked by the
first Photographic news syndicate to be estab-
lished in America to meet the admiral and his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-02

take along a camera and get photo
graph Of the person she was interviewing. she
would have better chance of selling her
stories. So Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston
sat down and naively wrote to an old friend of
her family:
MY dear Mr.. Eastman: Please send me q
camera which will take good pictures for news
papers," That was before the days of half
tones.
Thus the initial step in the career of the
first news photographer in Washington was
taken.
In the course OF her interesting career Miss
Johnston has photographed many of the coun-
try's most distinguished and fluStrious men.
Many of these men she knew personally be-
cause of the prominence of her family connec-
tions, and consequently doors which might or
dinarily have been closed to a pioneering pho
tographer opened to bonny young
woman with charm OF manner who met Gov
eminent dignitarieS a social footing equal
to their own. She had studied art in Paris for
two years and consequently had a well devel-
oped sense of what constitutes an attractive
and harmonious grouping of people and things.
AS soon as she sensed her need for technical
Information concerning the taking of pictures
she sent to the Photographic division of the
Smithsonian Institution and was enrolled as q
student collaboration, thus securing the Scien-
tific information she desired. There were no
schools or courses in photography commonly
available in those days.
Building on that solid foundation Miss
Johnston quickly to the point where she
given published recognition as one of the
best photographers in the United States she
has been decorated by the French government
for the excellence of her work, and has received
many medals and other marks of distinction
from her own and other countries. Her colIec-
ton OF historical American photographs has
been added to the famous Huntingdon colIec-
ton Of Americana at San Marine, Calf
She Is also widely known for her rare collec-
ton OF photographs Of famous gardens in
America and elsewhere
MISS JOHNSTON was present at the sign
ing OF the Spanish-American War peace
protocol In the cabinet room at the White
House on August IL, 1885, and made q photo
graph of the group around the table, tnclud-
ing such world figures as President Mckinley
John Hay, Secretary of State; John BaSsett
Moore. A A. Adee and Monsieur Jules Cambon,
the French Ambassador who acted on behalf
OF the government Of Spain Out Of that in
ctdent grew one of the most amusing ex-
perienceS OF Miss JohnSton'S interesting career
The United States was to pay $40 900 600 for
the Philippine Islands. Miss Johnston had re-
ceived an order from q national weekly for a
photograph Of the four warrants of IS 900 900
each, which were to constitute the purchase
price. The Secret Service had strict orders
that no photographs OF those warrants were
70 be taken, and the progress Of the warrants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-02

flagship at Naples. Armed with a friendly card
OF introduction from the Governor Of New
York, Theodore Roosevelt, she made a beeline
for Southern Italy and found the Olympia rid
ing peacefully at anchor with the smoke cloud
OF Vesuvius hanging above.
BY that time his ship had been polished up
and the admirals mood had mellowed, and she
was received with the greatest of courtesy and
given the entire freedom Of the boat She
photographed the famous ship from stem to
stern, from the engine-room to the crows
nest, with the admiral his staff the JackieS
and Marines in countless groups. Thousands
OF copies of the photographs she made at the
time were soon afterward published in every
American newspaper and illustrated magazine.
She says that she had gorgeous time taking
the dozens of plates which she sent back
home. Nothing was too much for those Ameri-
can gobS. the officers and even Admiral Dewey
himself to do for that American girl who
wanted to supply the waiting American Ma
ton with photographs of its most recent heroes.
Miss Johnston laughed in recollection at the
difficulties she had in reloading and unloading
her camera. There was no dark room on the
battleship so she was forced to descend each
time into the torpedo chamber and shut her
self up there to reload the plateholders
"I had little competition during the first
OF tradition in Washington that whenever any
thing particularly important was to happen I
was to be there" Miss Johnston modestly exc
planned
81 remember very distinctly when President
Mckinley took the oath of Office. I was stand
ing with my camera on little platform about
as big as a pie-crust table, especially erected
for the purpose about 40 feet away from the
President.
81 was also fortunate in getting an excel
lent photograph OF President Mckinley while
ne was delivering his address on reciprocity on
September 5. 1901. the day before he was shot
at the Buffalo Exposition. This photograph has
been mmortalized in the memorial statue over
his grave at Canton, Ohio. It is said to be
the best likeness of him In existence also
secured the last picture of President Mckinley.
for which he posed with his ever-kndy SMILE
He had just entered his carriage at the Span
ish mission to make fatal trip to the Temple
OF Music. My photograph was taken at $50
PM The President was shot at 4:O7 o'clock
that same afternoon
ST have secured photographs of nearly all tho
famous statesmen in Washington including
such outstanding figures as Senator John J.
ingalls,. who looked like a very wise grand
daddy-longlegs, and of Thomas B. Reed, that
famous statesman called Car Reed who az
Speaker of the House. welded SO much in-
duence before the days of Uncle joe Cans
non. Mr.. Reed, with his pink round cheela
looked like some sort OF mischievous cheruh
Continued on TDenty-ascond PG0e
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
BANDIT SHOT
Wounded Negro UseH Toy
Pistol in Stick-ub

FORTH WORTH. Feb. I27-R-
Shot by his intended VICTIM, under
arrest and confined TO a hospital for
the next several days before he
goes to trial, Lonnie king, negro,
daytime chauffeur and nighttime
hi-jacker. still had one consolation
today,
He COUNT be CHARGED with rob-
berry by firearms.
King specialized m street cars.
His last job was Ill selected. for he
chose a car piloted hy c. A. Car
nett, who had been held I'D four
times recently and WIS tired of IL.
When King boarded Hhe car, Jam
med something hard into the motor
mans ribs and ordered him to stand
and deliver. Carnett| opened fire
with q revolver PREPARED especial
ly for the job. ~
Before the wountfe ed negro was
delivered TO the nbspital. officers
searched his pockets for the weapon
he used. They founAi ia toy cap
pistol. tied togcshcEi with string.
The negro contested TO two 9TH
er robberies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
SEARCH
FOR MEXICAN
BANDITSENDS
Two Allege Robbers
Held in Prison AT


After a lengthy search that ear
ried him over practically the en-
tire republic Of Mexico. Detective
Ayala Of Mexico City finally sue
ceeded in getting his men" We'd
nesday in Matamoros.
Two men. Jose Angel Castro, and
Juan Hernandez Morales. both OF
Muzquize, Coahuila, were appre-
hended and placed in the city jail.
They were later turned over to the
military authorities under Gen.
Julio II. Serrano who will arrange
for their return trip to the capital.
The men were wanted for train
robbery, murder. and other statutory
offenses, and have been trailed
from the scene OF the crimes TO
Matamoros by Detective Ayala,
aided by two assistants.
II was said Thursday morning
that Juan Morales was supposed
to be the leader Of o large band
Of criminals. His capture will
doubtless mean an end to their &C
tivities, according to local authori-
ties.
The capture Of the two men Is
another instance of Mexico's sweep
ing war against crime.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
johnson Bill Approved
House Committee Passes Quota Measure
Permitting Mexican immigration

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27-tR-
The revised johnson bill to restrict
western hemisphere immigration to
an annual total Of about 10000 was
approved today by the house immi-
grafton committee.
Drafted after lengthy hearings.
the measure would set a limit OF
67,556 on the number Of native born
Canadians entering this country
each year and a limit Of 1900 on
Mexicans.
The latter quota, however would
not go into effect until the fiscal
year 1882. In the interim. the quota
for Mexico would be set at 11,021
for the fiscal year 1880 and 6,961
for 1881.
Quotas for other nations Of the
new world range down to a mini
mum Of 100.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
HIDALCO QUIZ
ENDS NOON

HOUSTON. Feb. q Up The
federal grand jury inquiring into
alleged Irregularities in the Hidalgo
county 1928 general election heard
its last witness during the noon
hour today and arranged to begin
deliberations at 2 p. m.
r. L. Bass, San Antonio station
cry company employe, was the last
man TO appear before the body.
His firm furnished the county
with election envelopes. including.
whose returns were not counted,
Republican independents claimed.
because the A. Y. Baker Democratic
administration feared defeat.
The election officials contention
was that the box was discarded be-
cause the returns were not sealed
as required by law.
More than 25 witnesses appear
ed before the grand jury in this,
the second investigation.
Baker, millionaire sheriff. testi-
fled yesterday and went to his
hotel room. remaining there this
morning.
Special assistant United States
attorney general Fred Horowitz
had expected to conclude with coun-
ty judge A. w. Cameron, but
changed his mind and called Mr..
Bass.
Federal Judge J. c. Hutchinson,
Jr., in Galveston, sent word this
morning he would not arrive here
until around $50 p. m, and should
the grand jury arrive at a report
this afternoon. 1t could not be made
until he arrsNed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
Mercedes Announces
New CITY Candidates
Especial to The Herald.)

especial 10 Inc Herald
MERCEDES, Feb. PA new city
administration ticket, to be voted
on in the city election Of April !,
is headed by DR.. z. H. Kasey for
mayor, owner Of Kasey Drug COM
pany, with the following names
listed for aldermen: w. w. Ander-
son. H. T. Tidmore, and G. z. Blan-
kenship. James Bazaar has announc-
ed for city marshal. All candidates
OF the new ticket are unopposed so
far by any announcement OF the
present administration, headed by
j. <. Haynes. mayor.
Aldermen under the Haynes ad-
ministration are Harry Lawson,
Herman Hartman, Ben Brooks. Sr.
and c. z. Blankenship. Walton How
ell is now sheriff. Blankenship's
name is on the new administration
ticket. since member OF the
present regime Is to have a place
on the new board Of aldermen.
Other announcements will be
Forthcoming from the Hayes adj
ministration for the election within
a few days, its members have in
dicated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27

that Phil Scott, the London fire
laddie. would make a gallant fight
of IL all, but fearing that the rough
and rugged American, Jack Shar-
key, would turn the main event to-
night into a one-sided punching
bee.
Thirty-six years ago in Jackson
vile, gentleman Jim Corbett, Amer
lean holder Of the worlds heavy
weight championship, knocked out
the pride OF England. fiery little
Charley Mitchell, in three rounds.
in a fugitive prize fight that re-
suited in the arrest OF all concerned
as law violators.
Sharkey Favorite
Tonight, in the Miami arena
built by the Madison Square Gar
den corporation of New York, Jack
Sharkey enters the ring an over
whelming favorite to repeat Anglo
American history by knocking out
Phil Scott in the l5-round feature
Of an all-star heavyweight card Of
five bouts. Although there is no
chance whatever Of a Sellout, the
show appeared certain to attract
a notable gathering Of wealth and
fashion, OF talent and celebrities to
the ringside.
No title was az stake, but the
Continued on page 80
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
KIWANIS CLUB
BACKS QUEEN
Neat Sum Is Subscribed
To Miss Cobolini
Al Meeting

Kiwanis club members raised the
sum Of S133.50 at Thursdays lunch
con which will be cast as votes
for Miss Ayeliffe Cobolini. Kiwanis
candidate for queen Of the Mata-
moros Good Humor festival. Miss
Cobolini in the first official count
is leading the field for the queens
honors.
Manuel Cisneros was in charge Of
the musical program for the meet
ing. and an enjoyable feature was
the young piano player, Enrique de
La Cara, nine years old, and son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. de La Cara of
Brownsville. Mr.. Cisneros sang sew
eral songs in Spanish, with Prof.
Bolado at the piano.
DR.. Howard Peak was speaker,
discussing mental attitudes and
proper use Of mind power as neces-
sites OF a correct method Of living
Robert SchwarZ and Sam Perl
spoke on the queens contest, urg-
ing members to donate literally to
the fund which will be used for
the Matamoros hospital.
Visitors at the luncheon were
Howard Cummins OF Brownsville.
J. o. Harris OF Harlingen, Fred
Hodge, Kalamazoo. Mich, K. G.
Breedlove, San Benito. DR.. and Mrs
j. 3. Bass of Abilene. New mem
bers were Sheriff w. B. Brown, w
l.. Norton and o. w. Singer.
K. j. Tucker was appointed as
chairman Of arrangements fol
Brownsville's attendance at the
Valley-wide Kiwanis meet to honor
o. Sam Cummins Of Dallas, past
president OF Kiwanis international
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27

ing out that his temperature, pulse
and respiration, while abnormal.
we're not adequate indications OF
the seriousness Of his condition.
Since his return from Asheville,
North Carolina, and his reSigna-
ton as chief justice OF the United
States, Mr.. Taft has been gradually
losing ground, and his condition has
been complicated by untoward de-
velopmentS.
Added to a bladder ailment, the
nervous trouble and heart weak
ness from which he was suffering,
arterial troubles have set In.
Thickening OF the walls OF the ar
teries has placed an added burden
upon his already overtaXed heart.
While he was permitted to sit up
for a short period each day imme-
diately after his return from Ashe-
vile, for several days now he has
been unable to leave his bed. While
he is able to take some nourish-
ment, il is in smaller quantities
than heretofore.
His physicians, Drs. Thomas A,
Clayton and Francis r. Hagner,
were in almost constant attendance,
Last night they returned to the Taft
home on Wisconsin avenue shortly
before midnight for a visit with
their patient that had no place on
the schedules of previous days.
The apprehension Of the doctors
Is believed to be caused particularly
by their patients circulatory
troubles and the fear that his heart
must soon give way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27

Of the most prominent athletic
and school figures In junior college
circles and his illness was watched
with much anxiety by a large num-
Der Of friends among students and
teachers OF the college.
Funeral arrangements have not
yet been announced, but services
will probably be held Saturday or
Sunday with the Rev. J. E. Lovett,
Methodist pastor. officiating. Nor
ris mortuary Is conducting arrange
mentS.
The young pan Is survived in
Brownsville " his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. z. "A. Monsees, a brother, Gu
ban Monsees, and a sister, Miss
Ruth MonseeS, who came home
several days ago from Tulsa. Okla,
high school where she has been
teaching.
Football Star
Buster, a quiet, mild hammered
youth, was one OF the best athletes
ever turned out by the local school
system. Football was his speciality,
although he was interested in all
other forms Of sport. Buster was
known as an adept handler Of out
board speedsters. He competed in
the last Port Isabel Yacht club
regatta, but spilled Oh the backwash
after getting a late start in the
free-for-all.
MonSees was a powerful lineman
in football. Two years ago when
the Screaming Eagles ran through
an undefeated season. Buster play
ed his last year with the high
school. With Clarence Bennett as
his running mate, men who should
know declared Brownsville had the
best pair Of tackles in the state.
Natural Leader
Last season he played with the
Brownsville Junior college Scor-
pions. Buster was planning to re-
turn next season.
He was a natural leader and
captained several athletic teams
Because of his natural ability,
good natured lack Of temperament
and willingness, Buster was a prime
favorite with coaches and fellow
players alike.
The chief topic of conversation
in athletic circles for the past week
has been Busters condition Close
friends OF the family have remain
ed at the youths bedside practical
ly throughout his fatal illness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
YOUTHS HELD
BOYS Face Long Sentence
For Door Knocking

Because they could not explain
why they made a practice Of
knocking at peoples doors in the
early morning hours, two Browns
vile youths face a 2o-day term Of
hard work.
They were tried in the city corp
grafton court Thursday morning by
Judge A. A. Browne.
The man who filed charges, told
OF the youths coming to his house
at 1880 a. m. and arousing him
by knocking at the door. He said
he did not know them, and they
gave NJ reason for their unexpect-
ed call. The boys also failed to x
plain to Judge Brownies satisfac-
tion.
The police department has had
numerous complaints OF similar
cases in the past. The boys are
believed to be the perpetrators Of
several small thefts. officers stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
Harlingen Suffers
Heavy Fire Loss
Especial to The Herald.)

HARLINGEN, Feb. 27-Damage OF
approximately $4,000 was sustained
when the Temple Manufacturing Co.
burned to the ground here late We'd
nesday afternoon.
The fire started from a lighted
cigarette or a match. in the opinion
OF z. G. Bennett, fire chief. II was
one of the largest fires ever cen in
Harrington. Insurance covers about
three-fourths of the loss. Business
will be conducted temporarily IN one
Of the company warehouses, said
Manager Crockett Campbell.
A frame construction and contain
ing thousands Of fruit crates, the
blazes we're beyond control when the
fire department arrived. Many
houses in the neighborhood were
saved, however. by the firemen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
Maybe So!

rLECTRICITY travels fast. but
Deputy Sheriff Ramon Lon
goria Of Harrington travels fast
CT.
In Edinburg recently. he got a
call to rush to Rio Hondo on q case.
Longoria hoped in his car and be-
gan the dash.
He stopped long enough at Nc
Allen to file q telegram TO Ernesto
Yznaga, deputy sheriff at La Feria,
telling him to rush to Rio Hondo.
Longoria then breczed on down the
highway to La Feria. He beat the
telegram TO Yznaga.
At Harrington, Longoria put In a
telephone call for D. p. McClung,
city marshal at Rio Hondo. The
telephone was not answered i'm
mediately. so Longoria dashed on
to Rio Hondo.
Just as he arrived at headquar-
tiers In Rio Hondo, the telephone
rang. The operator informed him
Mr.. Longoria at Harrington wishes
to speak to Mr.. McClung."
The cause Of the spirited dash
was a row between two cousins over
a quart Of gasoline. One had punch
ed the other In the nose.