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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-05

Brown Brothers Co. have Just received
from one OF their French correspondents an
estimate Indicating that sales OF foreign Sc
curities by French banks have been greatly
exaggerated. IL In confirmed by Mr.. De-
camps. head OF the Finance Department OF
meeting OF the 6ociete Franchise d'Econon1fe
Polftfuue said that such sales do not exceed
UOO,OOO.OO0 francs, which Indicates that
French foreign Investments. which consti-
tuted a material part of the wealth OF
France prior to tho war, arc stfii intact
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
Vnonortart to Mothere
GAVE AMATEUR "SoFT" PART
posnpous Individual Duly Awarded
Him "PIace in the Sum-" az He
Had Requested.

The Swampton Dramatic society
wanted their annual performance to
be a success, so they engaged a pro-
fessionala from London to arrange 1t
all. AS coon as this gentleman APP
peared one of the amateurs tackled
him.
81 must have role to suit me-" he
began pompously. II always play one
of the principal parts in our shows,
and so far I've been most successful"
excuse me-" interposed the pro-
fessIonal, ''but you must allow me to
be the judge Of the most, suitable
cast"
The first rehearsal occurred a few
DAVIS later. When the cast was read
out the pushing amateur found he had
been left out altogether.
"Why have not got a partT' he
demanded angrily.
"You have a part, all right" re-
piled the producer. "YOC are to be
the first banana in the fruit-market
cene."-London Answers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
"DoN'T BE A FooLI"

Synopsis. Searles, sue
cessful American playwright, con-
Ades to his friend, Bob Singleton,
the fact that, inspired by the
genius of a young actress whom
he had seen In London, he has
written a play, Lady Larkspur,
solely with the thought that she
should interpret the leading char
acter. This girl, Violet Dewing,
has disappeared and Searles re-
fuses to allow the play to be pro-
duced with anyone else in the part
Singleton has just returned dn-
valided) from France, where he
had been serving in the aviation
corps. His uncle, Raymond Bash
ford, a wealthy man, had contract
ed q marriage a short time before
his death, while on a visit to Japan
He left Singleton a comparatively
small amount of money and the
privilege OF residence in the ga
rage" of his summer home, Bar
ton-on-the- Sound, Connecticut. Mrs.
Bashford Is believed to be travel
ing in the Orient The household
at Barton is made up Of elderly
employees OF the IyEAnshdn,
New York hotel, where Bashford
made his home. BY the terms OF
his will these people are to have
home at Barton for the rest OF
their lives. Singleton goes to Bar
ton, taking with him the manu-
script of Lady Larkspur." There
he finds the household strangely
upset, some of its members being
suspected by their comrades of pro-
Germanism. Antoine, head of the
establishment, informs him that he
has been perplexed by the some
what mysterious visits of
stranger, apparently a foreigner,
seeking Mrs. Bashford. Antoine
has formed the male members Of
the household into guard for pro-
lection. Singleton reads Lady
Iarkspur" with approval. Aunt
Alice" arrives Unexpectedly, meets
with a lively reception and turns
out to be young and charming.
Mrs. Farnsworth Is her travelling
companion.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
ASKING A LITTLE TOO MUCH
Under the Circumstances Actor Was
justified in Refusing Parts
Manager Allotted Him.

Owing to the limitations of his
purse the manager Of a theatrical
show on the road travelled with a
show company.
une afternoon he called one OF his
players to him and remarked:
"Look here, Wellington, you'll have
to play three parts tomorrow night In
The Silent Foe'-Henderson, Uncle
Bill, and the Spider"
"Can't do It'll" retorted Wellington
briefly, but firmly.
~Can't do it2 Won't do it. you
mean |" snorted the manager. "Why
won't you do it?"
Because It can't be done. No hu'
man being could play these three parts
at the same time. In the third act Hen
derson and the Spider have a fght
and old Uncle Bill rushes in to sep
arate them"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
Sea serpents Really Exist

Although many of us may have an
ca that sea serpents exist nowhere
It In fiction, that Is not the case, and
I, all snakes they are the most ven
nous. In tropical waters they are
lstly numerous, especially In the In
an ocean, where they are often seen
teralIy by hundreds swimming at the
Irface of the water. They are six to
ight feet long, very fierce and Will
)mmOnly attack human beings. Their
Odles are fiat and almost wholly fii1ed
y the lungs.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27

ry always inspired in me a desire to
shock him.
II shall help Alice to break them in,
Tory" said, lingering upon her
name for his special edifcation.
"Of course, Singleton" he replied. Il
wasn't sure you meant to stay on. Par
don me, but l didn't"
"Oh, 1t isn't that Bob hasn't right
to stay" said Alice quickly; "Mrs.
Farnsworth and / are hoping that he
will like us well enough to share our
exile on other accounts"
~ am engaging Mr.. Singleton to ex-
plain American jokes to me" an
nOunced Mrs. FarnswOrth. "Alice
seems to get them, but I'm never sure"
1t is a part of Torrence's business to
counsel widows, which he does like the
honorable man he is, but as he rose to
90 presently, remarking that his wife
would motor down to call shortly,
caught glimpse Of his face that indi'
Gated deep perplexity. l left when he
did.
II want to talk to you" he said nerv
ously when we were outside. "Tll send
the car ahead to the gate"
When the shrubbery cut us or frOsr
the house he stopped abruptly aItt
seized my arm. "What do you make o.
It'll" he demanded.
snake of whatT' l asked.
"That girl |" he exclaimed testify.
"If you Insist, must avow that She
adorable, nothing else"
Don't be a fool You knew Ray
mohd BashfOrd much better than did
and you know perfectly well he neve
married a young girl Of that sort
Those women are playing trick, ant
I'm surprised that you don't Sci
through it."
my uncle was man Of taste and
gentleman" l answered deliberately
There's nothing in the least improba
BILE in his being infatuated with 1
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27

BY MEREDITH NICHOLSON


income and like matters to a woman
like Alice Bashford!
They continued their conference for
some time, but l got nothing out OF
Mrs. Farnsworth that shed any light
on my aunt's history beyond what she
had told me herself, which was pre-
cious little. Mrs. Farnsworth's talk
was that of a cultivated woman. Her
voice interested me unaccountably
the tones had all manner of shadings
and infections; it was curiously mu-
steal, but in speaking of the great war
a passionate note crept into it that
stirred me deeply.
This has been a dark year for
Alice" she remarked. "Mr. Bashford's
death, followed quickly by that of her
brother-an only son-piled a cruel
burden of grief upon the dear child.
She wants to go back to England to
nurse the wounded, to do anything for
our dear country, but want to keep
her here a little while until she can
readjust herself. 1t is my task to en-
courage her in frivolity and the make
believe she loves-hence our absurd
tiles at the table. She's the drollest
child, but with wonderful understand
ing. And at times it's not easy to
keep the divine spark of play alive in
her heart"
The light of one Of the porch lamps
fell upon Alice's face as she patiently
gave heed to Torrence's account Of bis
stewardship. One of her hands gertly
stroked the terrier that lay quietly in
chair beside her. l was sure that
his painstaking description of assets
and market values was boring her.
Once her voice rose in expostulaticn.
Terrence, l judged, was suggesting
that legal means could be found to ex-
pei the old birmingham employees
from the Barton property.
"Oh, never in the world! 1t wos
quite like Mr.. Bashford to want to
care for these people in their old age
And-'she laughed and turned toward
me-"they can't be dislodged. willis
Bob lives; and we don't want to part
with him just yet"
was glad to have him hear her ad
dress me in this intimate fashion. Tor
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
Teamster'sLife Saves

'sPetersOn Ointment Co. Inc. had Q
very severe sore on my leg for years.
mm q teamster. tried all medicines and
calves, but without success l tried doc
aoFs. but they failed to cure me, couldn
eaoeD for many nights from pain. Doctors
add could not live for more than two
years. Finally Peterson's Ointment was
Tocommended to me and by its use the
sore was entirely healed. Thankfully
yUuFM, William Haago, West Park, Ohio
care r. O. Reltx, Box 49,"
Peterson says: II am proud OF the
ahOVe letter and have hundreds Of others
that tell Of wonderful cures of Eczema
Nslaea and Skin Diseases"
PotersOn's Ointment 10 % cents Q box.
nEall orders nlled BY Peterson Ointment
Co. Buffalo
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
PATCHING wall pspsr.

10 patch gOuges made In the wall
sharp-cornered furniture. Oil the
le with plaster Of paris to which
> been added dissolved glue to de-
y the hardening process. Use a half
op Of dry glue to half pound Of
Rster Of paris. Let a scrap OF the
fginal paper fade In the sun to
Rtch the wall paper, and tear out
patch, making 1t irregular in shape.
Arefully peel of layers from the
ick. thus making the patch as thin
/, possible and apply to the wall.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
CHAPTER II-Continued.

Antoine departed with a resentful
twist of the shoulders, and I decided
to meet squarely the matter of the
visitors who had so troubled him.
"Please don't be frightened" l said
as lightly as possible, "but these old
follows haven't enough to do, and they
are full of apprehensions. They have
been alarmed by an agent of some
sort who wants to welcome you to
America by selling you a piano on
easy payments"
Antoine had been lowering inside,
and my remark brought him to the
door.
"Beg pardon, Mr.. Singleton, but
that party is not an agent, but quite
different, sir. He came to the house,
quite like gentleman, several times,
and asked IL Mrs. Bashford had ar
rived. He came in a big car, and
seemed disappointed, madame, that
you were not here and not expected.
A very well-spoken gentleman, and
we'd have thought nothing of it except
that a few days later I caught man
l was sure was the same party, but
dressed In rough clothes, sneaking
across the veranda right there where
you're sitting. When called to him
he ran as hard as he could, and
Graves-he's the vegetable gardener
saw him leaving the property by the
back way"
"It's hardly possible that man
who impressed you as gentleman
when you saw him at the door should
have returned in disguise and tried to
break into the house."
"Oh," exclaimed Mrs. Farnsworth,
at would be so much more delightful
If that were true! Any one In dis
guise is bound to be interesting. A
disguise suggests most beautiful pos
sibilities."
could not be sure In the dim light
of the veranda, but l thought detect
ed a white slipper cautiously reach
out and touch a black one. At any
rate, Mrs. Farnsworth lapsed into ST.
lence.
THANK you very much. Antoine
said Alice. sit is very proper for you
to tell me anything of any stranger
on the property, but see nothing
here to be alarmed about. II the
same gentleman calls again, let me-
know instantly"
every good, madame" And then
turning as though comforting upon ms
a part Of his responsibility for the Sc
curity Of the premises: "It's a part!
with a limp; just a trifing limp, sir
you'd hardly notice 1t. A smallisl
man, rather dark, with little mus
tache turned up at the ends"
81 have noted all these details, An
tome" replied; and again / though
there was q telegraphic exchange be
tween the ladies though this time
black slipper was the means Of com
municatiOn.
Terrence arrived In q moment, an
nothing has ever given me keener 10
than his shock Of surprise at beholdin
Mrs Bashford. was devoutly CRATE
full that he had not been present
the dinner-table, for my own efforts t
interest Terrence in anything but tn
most practical matters had Away
been highly unsuccessful, and the oil
cussion OF ghosts and witches woul
hardly have amused him. AS MR.
Farnsworth and / took up the recer
movements ON the western front
overheard Terrence putting all tn
machinery Of the trust company
Mrs. BashfOrd's disposal. 1t SCENE
almost q blasphemy 70 be talking {
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
Not Interested.

Miss Qulzzer-When you were In
Rome did you visit the Colosseum
Mr.. Filmhound-No. Twas going to
hook into It, but they told me 1t had
been closed for repairs for several
years, 80 I passed 1t up for the i've
up-tO-dat picture houses.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
auAKE lMro YouR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder to
Be shaken into the shoes and sprinkied IN
the foot-bath. The Plattsburg Camp Man
waI advises men in training to use FOOT
mac in their shoes each morning. 1t pre-
vents bIisters and sore spots and relieves
nainful swollen, smarting feet ana taKe.
shA atinR out of corns and bunionS. Always
TsS Aliens Feot=Ease to break In new
nh0aa-AdV.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
Food Values of Potatoes.

That potatoes differ widely in food
value is shown by report of the gov
ernment's scientific committee. 1t is
laid down that the most useful potato
for food is one which contains the
largest amount Of dry matter. Where
two varieties are practically equal In
this respect, the nitrogen they con-
tain enters into the estimation Of thelE
feeding quality.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
Amsnltl.s Of Trolley Travel.

'Pardon me for humping into you
SO often" said the polite straphanger.
It's the swaying Of the car"
"Don't mention It," said his equally
polite fellow straphanger. "But par
don me for turning my left side toward
your elbow. was recently operated
on for appendicitis"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27

A ReddItch needle maker has m
vented q new kind of needle whicf
makes threading" much more easy
shan with the orthodox type. His nee
@le, instead Of having complete lOOE
for Its eye, has tiny gap in the loop
into which the thread can be slipped
instantly without the wearisome dodg
Amg that the present type requires.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
''California Syrup Of Figs"
Child'S Best Laxative

Accept california" Syrup of Figs
mIy--look for the name California on
he package, then you are sure your
.hild is having the best and most harm
ess physlc for the little stomach, liver
and bowels. Children love its fruity
taste. Full directions on each botds.
YOu must say California" ADV.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
cranherrles.

The best-known cranberry section in
the world is in the Cape Cod district
Of massachusetts,, with an average
Weld of 80 barrels an acre.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
AZ the Circus.

II cali your woman stars feat ire
mSndous." NATURALLY; she comes
from Chicago"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
The LANGUAGE.

II tell you, young Smith is a COM
ing man."
eyes, notice he Is going some"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27
"The guards SGT, sir;
front and rear"
(To BE coNTINUED)

In the Amazon there are known r.
exist at least 1000 species " ash
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1920-05-27

No VaciIIation There.
$50, Wobbler is dead?"
eyes, and it's the first time he ever
arrived at a definite conclusion"
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
No. 865

Estate of James D. Setter, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned executors of the estate of
James d. Setter deceasd, to the cred
itors of, and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first
publication of this notice to the said
executors at the office of the execu-
tors in City of Holtville County of
Imperial, State Of California, which
said office the undersigned selects as
a place of business in all matters con-
nected with said estate, or to file them
with the necessary vouchers, within
four months after the first publica-
tion of this notice in the office of the
Clerk of the Superior Court of p, the
State Of California in and for the
! County Of Los Angeles.
Dated August goth, 1920.
ELMER j. VOTAW
j. CLIFFORD STEER,
| Aug. 1926 Sept. 20 Executors.
LLOYD G. MILLER, Atty.
702 So. Spring ST., Los Angeles, Cal
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
WANTED REAL ESTATE
FOR RENT-RQOMS

FOR RENT--UNFURNISH ROOMS $
$5 each month. Private entrance
42A Orange st. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
PLAN ELECTRIC PLANT
(Ry Associated Press)

NV Eh0oVNIdIVU IVNHI
BERNE, Switzerland, Aug. 26.-An
electric power plant to develop $780,
600 horsepower is planned on Saint
Gothard mountain. The cost is esti-
mated at about $100,000,000
Two little villages where live 200
people must be moved out of the Ur-
Sercn valley which will be damned
and viii become a great lake. The
power is to be utilized chiefly for the
Swiss electric railways.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
FOR SALE-FORD CAR. MODEL 10
Good condition. Apply Central Poo
Hall Barber Shop.

FOR SALt-FORD, 1919, SEAT Gov
ers; good rubber; first class mechan-
ically. Cut out; foot throttle; lots of
extras 740 Lcnrey or Central Pool
Hall. $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE
ERECTION OF A TANK TOWER
AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT FOR
THE ROSE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
IMPERIAL COUNTY, CALIFOR-


INIl AIASiAA ScS-N >. Wv
MA.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned clerk Of the Rose School
District, will receive sealed bids at
the office of the County Superinten-
dent Of Schools up to 2:30 p. NJ, on
the first day of September, 1920, for
the erection Of tank tower, and
pumping equipment on the school
property in the Rose School District,
Imperial county, California.
Tank tower and pumping equipment
to be complete in every way and in
accordance with appr9Yed plans pre-
pared by Don Ws3lWclE, sarehitect, and
On file in rs said architss offiessin El
The bids for the work are to in
clude tank tower. pump, engine, galv
iron storage tank, piping, painting
ETC., in fact everything.
Each bid must be accompanied by g
certified check or bidders bond fol
five (5) per cent of the amount of the
bid, made payable to the clerk of tho
Rose School District, as guarantee
that the bidder, if awarded the con
tract, will within ten days from datC
of notice Of such award execute sucl
contract and give the bonds required.
/ The Board of Trustees. of the Res'
( School District reserves the right t.
accept any or to reject any or all pro
posals presented.
By order of said Board Of Trustee
of the Rose School District.
! Dated this 10th day of August, 1926
o. V. COX,
Clerk of the Rose School District
Aug. 12-l9-26
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

William Campbell, Defendant.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA SEND GREETING
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
LOST PACIFIC CONTINENT

HONOLULU, i. H., Aug. 20
Theories of the existence of pre-
historic continent in the Pacific and
the connection Of the Hawaiian and
other Polynesian islands with some
mainland ages ago, were secuted as
untenable by Z. c. Andrews, chief of
the geological survey of New South
Wales, Australia, in an address before
1o Han-Paciic Scientific CoNcre IS
when met here early tins month.
Mr. Andrews views, while supported
by many of the scientists attending
the congress. were opposed to those of
another school at the session, one of
the leaders of which, Prof William A.
Bryan Of the University Of Hawaii, dc
claring in an address that he believed
q continent existed in the Pacific years
ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
NOTICE

NOTICE
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL.
In the matter of the Petition OF
John Turner Rice to establish the
biYh of Junior Irving Rice.
Notice'is hereby given, that Monday
the 30th day of August, 1920, at 10
o'clock A. M. of said day and the
Court Room of said Court, at the
Court House at FL Centro, County of
Imperial, State Of California, has been
appointed as the time and place for
hearing the petition of John Turner
Rice to establish the birth of Junior
Irving Rice. ''
Dated August 18th, 1920. t
(SeaD NJ. S. COOK, Clerk.
BY Elizabeth Fallen, Deputy Clerk
Aug. 1S-28-incl. ''~''
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26


!. COUNTY OF IMPERIAL, STATE
+. OF CALIFORNIA.
Cecilia Ann Scritchficld, Plaintiff.
VS.. g. ..-..-.-.- ...-s1
Charles Paul Scritchfeld, Defendant.
Action brought in the Superior
Court of the County Of Imperial, State
of. California, and the complaint filed
in the office Of the clerk of said county
of Imperial
The People of the State of California
send greeting to:
Charles Paul Scritchfeld Defendant.
You are Hereby Directed to Appear,
and answer the complaint in an action
entitled as above, brought against you
in the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State of California, with
in ten days after the service on you of
this summons--if served within this
county; or within thirty days if served
elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as above
required the said plaintiff will take
Judgment for any money or damages
demanded in the complaint, as arising
upon contract, or she will apply to the
court for any other relief demanded in
the complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court Of the County
Of Imperial, State of California, this
1st day of July, 1920. a
By C. E. WILLEFORD, Deputy Clerk.
SUPERIOR COURT SEAD
~. T. REED, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

DO NOT TAKE THE CHANCE.
WE INSURE YOUR HAY AND
GRAIN in THE STRONGEST AND
fOLDEST COMPANIES IN THE
WORLD. EDGAR BROTHERS REAL
TY COMPANY, 62S MAIN STREET..
ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
LIVE STOCK

Jersey bull, ring in nose. Muley-
Campbell and Garland ranch IL
miles south west of Ell Centre. Owner
can have same by paying damages
and ad.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

WANTED - GIRL FOR OFFICE
work. $500 per week to start APP
ply Room 1Of Ell Centre National Bank
Bldg, 9 a. nj.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
SU MMONS

cO NMO1SS
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF IMPERIAL
Emma Dean Campbell, Plaintiff.
William Campbell, Defendant.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA SEND GREETING
TO
WILLIAM CAMPBELL, Defendant.
You are hereby directed to appear
and answer the complaint in an action
entitled as above, brought against you
in the Superior Court of the County cI
Imperial, State of California, Within
ten days after the service on you of
this Summons-if served within this
county; or within thirty days if served
elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as above
required, the said Plaintiff will take
Judgment for any money or damages
demanded in the complaint, as arising
upon contract, or she will apply to the
Court for anv other relief demanded
in the Complaint.
Given under my hand and the, seal
of the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State Of California, this
9th day Of April, 1920.
NJ. S. COOK, Clerk.
By c. E. WILLlFORD, Deputy Clerk.
Aug. IS Sept. 2-9-le-2a-ao, Oct. TIA
21-2S Nov H.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
HELP WANTED-FEMALE
BY
ALTMAN

WANTED-OFFICE GIRL AND CASH
ier Lippman's Store.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

PASTURAGE OPEN-FOR rs HEAD
of cattle. Lots of feed, plenty water
See ]. p. Labrucherie 1 A miles south
McKibbey church, half mile west
Phone 97-F g.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
a!l|{sSGEssD
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE OR ECHANGE-4o ACRE
First class land. wen improved.
VIII consider dairy stock. Box 3S4,
Imperial, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

Write your Grain and Hay insur-
ance with l.. p. Sargent, 500 Main
St.. Ell Centric. Best companies.
lowest rates. Do it ncw.--Adv.