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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-26
VERSO UN ACCORDO
C|RCA | 'ADR|AT|C0
CoIloqui a Parigi ira | Rappre-
sentanti d'ltalia, Francia,
InghiIterra JugosIavia
Published and Distributed Under
PERMIT NO. BAL
Authorized by the act Of october 8,
1911, on file at the Postoftice OF Phila-
delphia, Pa. -
A s. BURLESON,
rogtnaster General,

Londra, 26 novembre. Il II considcrc-
volc miglioramento g qui' rapportato
circa la situazione per la sistemazionc
della qucstione Adriatca, come risul-
tato di collcqui avvenuti in Pargi ira
| rapprcsentanti dell Italia, della Fran
ria, dell'Inghiltcrra della Jugosla-
via.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-26

attcsta che il governo italiano 81 deci
dcssc per raggiungere una soluzione
al riguardo.
Belgrade. Serbia, 26 novembre. -
Dodici PROMINENT jugoslavi sono stati
arrestati tenuti in ostaggio dale forze
italianC di occupazione in Dalmazia,
secondo notizic giunte da Sebenico, che
trovasi a trenta miglia nord est di
Iara.
Da tall notizie 81 rieva che Scbc-
nico sono state prcse le recessarie mi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-26
Dr.. Patton Resigns Pastorate

The Rev DR.. William A. Patton has
resigned as pastor of tho Wayne Pres
byterian Church. The resignation will
take effect April I. 1920.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-26
STRAWBRIDGE 6 CLOTHIER

- HIS STORE will be closed on the day set apart
| by the President, the Governor and the Mayor
as a Day Of Thanksgiving Throughout the
- City, State and Nation there will be general
observance of the dayn reyerent recognition of the
blessings bestowed upon US; feasng and happy fam
lily gatherings in healthfu outdoor sports and in whole
some entertainments /-
The Thanksgiving Dinner IS a wonderful American
institution Over all who partake ofths sfeast there
hovers benign influence a hene6cent spirit which.
entering into all hearts, is called the CHRISTMAS
SPIRIT and the radiant face Of Santa Claus has fasc
mating attraction for everybody those who have
been too busy to notice him until now.
And so, the four weeks from Thanksgiving Day until
Christmas weeks of smiles and kindly thoughts and
generous impulses and happy hurry and preparations
for the MERRY CHRISTMAS DAY, when it's every
bodys chief desire to make friends and loved ones
happy p >-
The Store is ready for this great rush of GIFT BUY
1NGn fact it has been ready for weeks and holiday
shopping has already begun good earnest but from
now EVERYBODY WILL BE THINKING OF GIFTS,
and this will be THE ECfIRISTN1ASSTORE until the chill
dren hang up their stockings Wehave large stocks
in all departments but many things will be sold out
before Christmas and difficult to get extra sup
plies than in former<years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-26

sure per guardarsi contro una discesa
dele forze di D'Annunzio.
New York, 90 novcmbre--L' augurio
per una sollecita sistemazione della
questione Adriatica. che mantiene
nervoso tutto il popolo italiano e
potrebbe condurre a seri consequence,
fu fatto dal Barone Romano Avezaana.
nuovo ambasciatore italiano per gil
Stati Until. giunto ieri bordo del
vapore Mauritania.
The Washington times., 1919-05-01
SPECIAL NOTICE

To ALL BUILDERS and employers Of
Brotherhood Carpenters in Washington,
d. C, Alexandria. Va, and Vicinity. On and
after May 1st, 1919. the wages Of carpen-
tiers will be s7kc per hour. by order Of the
Carpenters District Council Of Washington.
D. C., Alexandra, Va and Vicinity
Signed. Pres r. II. BURDETTE. secre-
tsry THOMAS W. WOLFF. Ia
The Washington times., 1919-05-01

window of the room Mrs. Shewbridge
occupied. The bed had been changed
to an opposite corner OF the room
since Shewbridge lived in the house.
The upper and lower sections of the
back part OF the house were wrecked.
No one was injured, although Mrs.
Long, her daughters, Mrs. Shewbridge
and Dollie Long; her son. AEsrry
shaken up.
The windows OF the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad Young Mems Christian
Association and other nearby build
ings were blown out.
The Washington times., 1919-05-01
ASKS FOR VOLUNTEERS
TO HELP TRAIN SINGERS

Community singing in Washington
this summer on a larger scale than
ever heretofore Is the aim Of Prot
Peter Dykema In asking musicians
and pianists with training to voIun-
teer as song leaders and accompan.
lists in the community events that are
being arranged for the summers pro-
gram.
Welcoming celebrations for home
coming soldiers are a main part Of
the activities as scheduled.
Glasses for the instruction OF the
volunteers are being organized BY
Prof. Dykema, to be held on Thursday
evenings at Club No. s, 91S Tenth
street, OF the War Camp Community
Service. No tuition will be charged.
The Washington times., 1919-05-01
THREE AUTO CRASHES,
BUT NO ONE INJURED

An automobile operated by NJ L
Dzwkins, 2S4 Eleventh street north
east, colIided at Seventh street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest yes
terday with an automobile operated
by George Ryon, 1924 G street south
east. Both automobiles were dam
aged.
Isaac Dunlop. colored, ffty-six
years old, was thrown from the
wagon he was driving yesterday when
ft was struck by an automobile op-
Grated by Arthur Chapman, 16 Sum-
ner road southeast, in front of the
Municipal Fish Market, foot Of
Twelfth street southwest Dunlop
was uninjured.
The automobile OF Mrs. H. E.
Dodge, OF the Stewart Building, was
slightly damaged yesterday when it
was struck by an automobile op-
Grated by W. II. Miller, OF Walter
Reed Hospital. at New York avenue
and H street northwest.
The Washington times., 1919-05-01
EUROPEAN LABOR
OBSERVES MAY DAY

LONDON. May Labor day was
being celebrated throughout Europe
with greater enthusiasm than ever
before, owing to recent industrial
upheavals and the immense gains
made by organized labor.
London's main celebration was a
monster demonstration in Hyde Park,
where a record-breaking crowd listen
ed to speeches by British and conti-
mental labor leaders.
The commission appointed by the
Berne international labor and Social
ist congress issued a congratulatory
manifesto on conclusion of the world
war and the dawn OF q new era for
labor.
The Washington times., 1919-05-01

Fhrsfs q Ghs bulWaRk q pEulDls.
Buy W. 8. 8.
The Washington times., 1919-05-01
a112A For TWo FOX PELrs.

ST. LOUIS. May IA lot OF 1,4OO
silver fox pelts were placed on auc-
ton at the spring fur sale at the In
ternational Fur Exchange here to-
day. Half Of the lot was disposed of
at the morning session for a total of
$135,00O. A choice pair of skins sold
for S1,12O.
The Washington times., 1919-05-01
TO DEPORT GERMANS.

MELBOURNE, May 1.-The COM
monweaIth Of Australia plans to de-
port interned Germans, beginning late
in Nav
The Washington times., 1919-05-01
HOME BLOWN UP;
HUSBAND IS HELD

CUMBERLAND, Md, May 1.-The
home Of Mrs. Amanda Long, widow Of
John Long, OF 700 Virginia avenue,
was damaged badly by an explosion Of
dynamite about o'clock this morn
ing.
Three arrests have been made.
One of the suspects is George Shew-
bridge, husband Of Mrs. Longs eldest
daughter, Lottie, from whom he has
been separated nearly three months.
The dynamite was placed under the
The Washington times., 1919-05-01

Children's hair Is szpertEy ewt aeeordhA0 %
age, ser, and contour Of tie faee.-ChildreB's
Barber Shop, Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1919-05-01
FINNS CUT REDS
LINE OF SUPPLIES

HELSINGFORS (via London), May
Finnish volunteers have captured
the Murman railway from the Bolshe-
viks, cutting the chief line OF COM
municGtion supplying the Bolshevik
forces opposing the allies on the Muir
mansk front.
The Red troops are fleeing from
Petrograd, fearing its capture by the
White Guard.
The Washington times., 1919-05-01
QUEBECSTOCKSUP
BEFORE GOING DRY

MONTREAL, May 1.-The province
Of Quebec went dry at o'clock last
night, except for light wines, beer and
cider.
A strike OF carriers was settled in
the forenoon. just in time to enable
many liquor lovers to have big sup
plies hauled to their homes.
The Washington times., 1919-05-01
COUPLE EVICTED 40 TIMES;
HUBBY MOVES TO JAIL HOUSE

5 CHICAGO, May 1--we travelled a
lot, judge: we were evicted forty
times" said Mrs. Charles Prayer,
charging her husband with non-sup-
port. Prayer moved to the work.
house-for one year.
The Washington times., 1919-05-01
HOLDING 10
FOR PISTOL BATTLE.

Ten men are being held today by
the police in connection with the pis-
tol battle at First and Pierce streets
northwest, where three pedestrians
were wounded and lives Of scores were
endangered yesterday afternoon.
Four OF the prisoners were white
men. while six negroes are being held
for Investigation No charges have
been preferred against the prisoners,
but the police say four will be
charged with assault with a danger
ous Weapon
The Washington times., 1919-05-01
j. S. HOLDING lI4l2
PRISONERS OF WAR

There are 1.412 prisoners q waa
being held in this country and 31le
enemy aliens are still in interuuezt
camps, the War Departments rsveele1
today. Since the signing ce -
armistiee 4o4 enemy aliens have been
released.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30
LIFE SENTENCE
GIVEN NJ kENzIE

Ed. McKensie was found guilty of
murder in the first degree last even
ing by jury in Judge Coles court
and sentence was SCI as life impris-
onment.
The crime FOR which he was con-
victed consisted of NJ lering Mrs.
Mary Burt at Calexico. e.
The witnesses Tor the state includ-
ed f. d. Davis, Mrs. Bessie Perry,
Mrs. E. Smith and Mrs. j. Davis, all
cclored, and F. H. Lozier and c. A.
Boucher. The killing Of Mrs. Bart
occurred at CaleXico on August IA The
testimony of the witnesses was to the
effect that Mckenzie had threatened
to kill Mrs. Curt, and after the shoot
ing told them he he'd done so.
Mckenzie was placed on the stand
by his attorney and told in few
wcrds his story of the affair. He said
he had been giving all of his earnings
to Mrs. Burt, that she had promiseo
to secure a divorce and marry him
that colored man named Schwartz
won the affections of Mrs. Burt and
that she then refused to return tc
him his money; that Schwartz threat
ened him with bodily harm, causing
him to carry gun; that the day the
shooting occurred he went Mrs Burt's
home to plead with her; that she as
saultcd him; that he drew his gun in
the fear that some person would at
tack him from the rear; that Mrs.
Burt Graspcd the gun and in the en-
suing struggle it was discharged sew
eral times and killed her.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30
Army Supplies
Now Available

Additional stores placed on sale at
the Army Retail Store, Red Cross
building, San Francisco, have been
listed and copy sent to Postmaster
Collins. Most Of the articles consist
of blankets and wearing apparel, while
pick axe handles and army whips and
a few other articles of similar miscel-
laneous character are included.
The cost price of the articles pur-
chased must be sent. Then the re-
tail storekeeper weighs them and
figures out what the postage will cost
In due time the consumer is notified
send the amount of the postage and
then the purchase will be delivered
to him. These articles are handled
by retail stores direct and not
through the local postoffice, as with
previous sales.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30

To any father and mother :
In the Navy, your boys
food, health, work and play,
and moral welfare are looked
after by responsible experts.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30
Open FIGHT ON.
HAYDEN measure

= y
Following "a close examinations Of
the text of the Hayden measure ~
wired by Mark Rose and printed in
the Imperial Valley Press, and acting
under instructions from the member
ship Of the association, President Le4
roy Holt of the all-Amefican Canal
association, Yesterday opened the fight
on the Hayden bill, now before the
Arid Lands committee Of the Senate.
Mr.. Holt in his initial telegram Of
fered five strenuous objections to the
bill i,s
His, telegram is as follows:
Moses p. Kinkaid, Chairman Of Arid
Lands Committee, House Of Repre-
sentatives, Washington, d. c.
At mass meeting held under the
auspices Of all-American Cansii 1880
citation of Imperial county, as presi-
dent of said association, was instruct
ed to wire you as follows: Ss
We emphatically protest against
terms of Hayden bill for the followinr
reasons: ,se
First-It absolutely ignores ~
cognized prior rights of Imperial r.
rigation district in waters Of Colorado
River. f -
Second-It does not provide for all
American canal delivering waters in
Imperial and Coachella valleys. ii.
Third-It vests arbitrary. discte-
tionary power in the Secretary Of the.
Interior. &
Fourth-It will delay any legislation
for our relief which must come quick
ly, and is complicated and will bring
opposition that the Kettner bill, does
not provoke. BY this we have no rsfer-
ence to soldiers preference, which. Ne.
endorse, and X A} .Gl,
Fifth 1t permits the Secretary. u
the, Interior to recognize rights II
Mexican lands to water and to icon-
tract therefor, in opposition to opin-
ion rendered by the Department. ~
the. State. ',.. +, .i.''
ALL-AMERICAN CANAL, !, ASSO.
CIAT1ON-By Leroy Holt, j President.
4 80 E ! r. a /.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30
GET-TOGE1HER OF PRESENTER.
IANS WEDNESDAY NIGHT

These will be "get-together meet
ing at the Presbyterian church, 9th
and Orange street, Wednesday even
ing, 1880 o'clock new time.) All men,
0ers of the church and congregation
are urgently requested to be present.
A most cordial welcome is extended to
my stranger in our midst who are
ookIng for church home. Light re-
reshments will be served.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30

See Jay Lewis buys for cash.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30

"When a Woman Strikes" West
ern melodrama in five acts, presents
in its cast of players four of the best
known artists working before the cam
era-Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Muir
dock MacQuarrie and Rosemary The
by. The action is laid laid in the West
during the days when the "Forty-
Miners" were in their mad rush for
the gcldfields of California. The thrill
ling incidents always accompanying
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30
STATE EDUCATORS
MEET IN SACRAMENTO
(By Associated Pressl

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 29.-Educa-
tors from all parts of the state are
here for conference on the best
ways of educating foreign born chill
dren in Americanization in accordance
with the provisions of the recent law.
Will c. Wood, state superintendent
of education, presided.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30

The Topic theater announces as the
attraction at that theater for tonight
Henry B. Walthall in his latest Para
ita picture, with Hoops of Steel"
which has been adapted for the screen
from the book by Florence Kelley.
with Hoops Of Steel" is a story Of
mystery embellished with all the at
of the virile life of West
eln Texas, told with a. modern twist
t iat adds much to the interest and
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30
UNITED STATES
KEEPS HUN SHIPS
BY Associated Press\

Former German liners all located in
the United States after the armistice
will be turned over to the shipping
board by the war department soon.
The British had contended that their
locations were only temporary and
should revert to the allied shipping
pool for permanent location as soon
as transportation Of the United States
troops ended.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30

the journey of the stage coach over
the mountain trail, the Western dance
hall, the unprincipled gambler and no.
toricus "gentleman" type and the
hardened red d-blooded, Westerner, so
typical of those days-these incidents
and these characters are the elements
that hold your interest in the present
alton of when a Woman Strikes" to
be shown on the screen of the Palace
airdome tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30
DEMAND FIUME BE
MADE ITALIAN CITY
Predetermined press1

PARIS, Sept. ga resolution de-
manding that Fiume be made an ltal-
ian city was adopted today by the ltal-
ian Chamber of Deputies, in Rome ac-
cording to the Italian delegation here.
During the session Sunday a number
Of troops concentrated in Rome which
is said to be virtually under martial
law.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30

H. j. Kimmerle, representing the
Western Cement Staye Silo Co., 5cf'
Los Angeles is a guest today at the
Hotel Barbara Worth. Mr.. Kimmerle
arrived yesterday morning and 81.
fore night had sold four silos. He will
leave on the evening train, but will
be pleased to see anyone intereatAd
in silos in the meantime. +, .,lS
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30

suspense. The charcter played by Mr..
Walthall is that of man accused OF
murder and who is involved in such a
train of circumstantial evidence that
escape seems impossible The work.
ing out of the tangled skein affords
MIR. Waithall role far different from
any in which he has heretofore ap-
pearad, and the production is consid-
cred by those who have seen it as a
distinct achievement in the delinea-
tion Of western types. -
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30
BOY FOTBALL STAR
DIES OF INJURIES

(By Associated Press)
SPRINGFIELD, O., Sept. 29.-Cal-
IN Libosher, II, fullback of the Ur-
'ana high school football team, who
vas injured Saturday in a game, died
oday. His spine was dislocated.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30
GAGE DISCHARGES
IN RIVER AT YUMA

Mean daily gage heights in feet and
mean discharges in second feet Of the
Colorado river, at Yuma, Ariz., for
week ending Sept 26, 1919. i-i
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-30

Mrs. E. M. Maurer and two sons of
Upland last week joined Mr.. Maur-
er at Seeley to remain during tile
winter months. One of the boys at
tends the Seeley school and the other
drives the school car and is attend
ing high school in FL Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-10-30
Make your wants known by adver
Using in The Press.
Press Want Ads Will Sell What
You No Longer Need.

twenty-five players have made applica-
ton on the local team and when the
boys trot out in the field next Sunday,
Manager Maynard will pick out the
regular lineup.
Take it from me boy, we are going
to have "A crack ckerjack bunch that will
make the people of FL Centre so crazy
over it," remarked Manager Maynard
enthusiastically today. What we want
now is enough money so we can. build
our own home and then we can give
our benevolent subscribers something
to talk about. There is no question in
the world that we will have a team
that will cop everything in sight. We
have plenty Of good material and by
the way the players are crowding into
our meetings II goes to show that
there is going to be something doing.
The meeting tonight will be public
and everybody is invited to come and
say something that will he of benefit
to the team. 1t is the intention of the
management to make good start and
have the good will of the fans before
going right ahead single handed.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-10-30

CsiuA,bia Geai Of the highway 1925
delivered.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-10-30
T.. o. COMMITTEE PLANS

The PoSt-Office Committee has tried
TO see or talk over the phone to every
member Of the club but this seems to
be an impossibihty. However, every
member knows of our plans. and that
We wish packages donated, and we hope
that even if YOU have not been solicited.
YOU will nevertheless wrap. address and
deliver a package to the office of the
Peoples Abstract Company next to the
post office OF if it is not convenient
for YOU to deliver them there, call Mrs.
Black at IS Nrs. RVS house and
Imperial Valley press., 1919-10-30

one of the committee will call and Ect
your donation.
The package is to he worth at least
% cents and as much more as you
wish Re sure the name of the person
to whom it is sent in on the pacake and
the amount to collect is plainly mark
ed. In case you do not care to have it
delivered to any special person. leave
il blank and we win supply a name. We
must have these by Friday morning
and will collect from the Abstract Com
pany office up to, noon Friday Ii youl
package is not there, bring it with YOU
to the party Friday night, and we will
take care of il.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-10-30

and give the fans II run for their
money" stated John I<epplcy today.
"Iy having the ball grounds directly
opposite the main thoroughfare. it will
enable use to secure more admission
money to our games. Yesterday |
heard several comments concerning
the players and | want to inform the
people that the players that VIII be IN
the ElCcntro lineup will he local talent
and we are not going to import amy
professional men. Every manager of
the Valley teams agree to this and we
intend to keep our word or else there
will be trouble, but | don't look for
this ] am sure that the other manas'
crs are real sportsmen and Will live up
to their agrecmcuts."
subscriptions are pouring in and II
Is expected that fully $1,000 Will be
raised before the week is over Nearly
$500 is now in the hands of Treasurer
kcppcN. \ long list of subscribers
Wili be published in this newspaper to-
morrow The oity OF Imperial is an%-
iolis to outer the. League. SO is ilohVillc.
,onE 1hc Atafjr ,tllut shows faster ac-
ton" viii he admitted making total
Of sis tc,my for the league. Capt. q.
W Stevens Of The CaleXieo team, has
asked .MauaGcr Wick Maynard. to get
his players together for practice
game at the border city next Sunday
atd this viii nc decided at toniShts
meeting,
Oscar Joncs.- former star pitcher of
BrOolNyn, in the National LcaEuo who
has been residing In this city for over
a.aYear,. win bc orc Of the strongholds
IN the RI cemrq team. Jones has been.
roundin. INTO mare and expects ~
stage strong "come-back' About
Imperial Valley press., 1919-10-30

f. w. Klein. secretary-treasurer Of
the San Fernando GAS and Oil company
of Los Angeles. California is Il recent
arrival here. He is heavily invested in
the James oil we'll at Coyote Wells and
today made trip there to view his
oil prospects.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-10-30
FORM VALLEY
B.[EAGUE
TONIGHT

Tho formation Of the Imperial Valley
Baseball League viii take place tonight
at a meeting to 1T held at trquhartS
store. Al the managers of the Valley
teams viii be present ana officers auf
directors Of the league will he elected.
Resolutions. bylaws. and the playing
schedule VII o. introduced and adopt
cI The meeting viii be called to order
hy Chairman John 1tcppley at $40
O'Clock.
Al effort is being made to secure
the ground west Of the Wilson gram
mar school for the diamond and there
is also talk OF erecting grandstand
that viii seat FIVE hundred people.
The people Of El Cenuo are coming
through with subscriptions very llbrr-
lally ana ! don'i see why we ahpuj
not have baseball acld OF our own
Imperial Valley press., 1919-10-30

The blouse sketched today has
Two distinctive features; the vest
ana the huted frills. Groups OF
three tucks are used between each
frlll save on the round collar.
Here tucked material forms the
coilar proper which is finished
with a double row OF frills. At
the bottom of the vest enough
space is left plain for a line OF
buttons In contrasting color.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-10-30

T. q. Enlert, owner of the two pop
ular CaleXico playhouses, was q busi
ness visitor here today and had a Ions
chat with Jim Cook concerning severa
big attractions that the two Sgentle
men are booking at their respective
theaterS this winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-10-30
HALLOWEEN PARTY
--0---

The Epworth League Social and
party to be held this evening at tho
Methodist church at 8 O'Clock bids fair
to be one Of he social events uf the
season for that organization, The
party will be in costume and an or
iginal program has been provided Miss
Sarah Watkins, fourth rice-prcsdcnt
Of the league. will he in charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-10-30
MYSTIC .ARRIt ES

MaCame Crero arrived in town today
and is registered at the Barbara Worth
Hotel Through the efforts of Mrs
Vaughn Francis the Ten Thousand
club secured her for a drawing cartl
for the Halloween party. You will re-
gret it if YOU fail to grasp this opbor-
tunity 50 come and let her tell your
fortune Friday night at the Halloween
party at the Barbara Worth Hotel.