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struction and will embody many un-
usual artistic features in the way Of
decoration and lighting. There Will
be a special ventilation system and
many other features. With the single
exception of the front, which will be
remodeled into an Imposing entrance
the whole structure will be rebuIft-
Work is scheduled to begin shortly
The Lyceum Theater, one OF the
city's landmarks, has an Interesting
history. In its early days the lnstl-
tuition held a prominent position IN
the world of footlights. but in recent
years a succession of unfortunate cir
cumstances combined to detract from
the upper tiers of the auditorium last
enioyed. The most recent misfortune,
probably the cause of the abandon
ment of the old building and its SUD-
sequent tearing down. was the DIS,
astrous fire which partly destroyed
the upper tires OF the auoltorluh last
winter.
Site Of Old T'Washington Theater."
Originally the site of the Washing
ton Theater. which was erected by
popular subscription in 1904, the
building had it's main entrance on
11th street near street. Here, IN
1908, Joseph Jefferson first appeared
before a Washington audience and IN
1919 the theater had the honor OF
numbering President Monroe and his
family among its patrons. This is
the earliest record of a President at
tending a show in the National Capt.
tai.
The original structure was partly
burned April 10, 1920, to be later
rebuilt by Lewis Carusi and renamed
s.The Washington Assembly Rooms"
In the early sos Carusi's Salon was
a famous dancing rendezvous, fur,
nishing the scene for many social
functions.
Later the building was remodeled
and taken over for the presentation
of burlesque and variety shows
Among the various managers at this
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D. c. ARCHITECT TO JUDGE.
Waddy B. Wood Leaves to Aid in
Omaha Award.

Waddy B. Wood, fellow of the
American Institute of Architects, left
Washington this week for Omaha
where he will represent the State OF
Nebraska in judging the competition
for selection of an architect for the
new $6.000.000 capitol building at
Lincoln, Neb.
Eleven architects are competing for
the honors. They are: Bliss & Favil-
lee of San Francisco;' Cret & Zant-
Finger, Borie &, Medary of Phila-
delphia; Bertram G. Goodhue, H. Van
Buren Magonigle, Mckim, Mead &
White, John Russell Pope and Tracy
& Swartwout of New York city; Ell
lery L. Davis. John Latenser & Sons
and John & Alan Mcdonald of Omaha.
Evening star., 1920-06-26
SIX PROPERTIES
BRING S125,0D0
Homes and Business StruC-
lures Exchange Hands in
Sales of Week.

Sales of six residenee properties. in
volving an aggregate consideration of
approximately $125,0O0 have just been
arranged by the real estate firm of Boss
& Phelps.
A home at 1s41 Irving street north
west in Mount Pleasant was purchased
for Rev. Walter A. Morgan, pastor OF
the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church. by the ladies of this church. The
house bought for Mr.. Morgan was built
by Kennedy Bros. few years ago and
contains eight rooms and attic, two
baths, is heated with hot water, and has
electric lights, inlaid floors, several
porches and a garage.
Ida Hill Corley sold her home at 1881
Columbia road northwest to A. A. King
This is a three-story bay window brick
house, having ten rooms, two baths
hot water heat and electric lights. This
property is located within few feet oi
18th street and Columbia road, and will
be remodeled for business purposes.
+ Frederick w. Seibold sold his home in
Mount Pleasant, situated at 1926 La
mont street northwest, to Annie F.
Darby. This is one of five handsome
homes built about ten years ago in this
square by Kennedy Bros. The house
has twelve rooms and three baths, is
heated with hot water. and has electric
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BOUGHT AS INVESTMENT.
Dennis Mccarthy Purchases Thret
Houses in E Street Block.

Three business properties at SOC, sos
and $40 F. street northwest were sold
this week for Mrs. Joseph Freeman
through the real estate Office of J. Leo
Kolb. Dennis Mccarthy, who bought
the property. intends to hold the
houses as an investment. =
The house at 12l + street northwest
also was sold through this firm. Lew
is Holmes bought the premises from
the Douglas estate.
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ness, and this, with the added calam-
ity of last winter. helped to place the
nroiect on an improbable basis. it is
pointed out. At the time of the con.
Migration a wrestling match. one Oh
a series Of after-performance attrac-
tions, was in progress.
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ASSIGNED TO THE EAST.

Rear Admiral Frederic b. Bassett,
recently detached from command of
the naval training station, Great Lakes,
Ill, has been assigned to the COM
mand of destroyers in reserve al
PHILADELPHIA i
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Hay is now loaded and packed into
freight cars by means of the air
blast. The hay is drawn up to a plat
form beside the car by a crane, and a
powerful air blower hurls it into the
car, pressing it down and packing it.
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Local realtors are in a dilemma as
to where to turn next for additional
housing facilities to meet the grow
ing demand. They have no difficulty
in finding plenty of apartments and
houses for which large prices are
asked, but the home which meets the
pocketbook of the average citizen is
Lack Of homes Of this type in the
city proper has led to a concerted ex-
odus of homeseekers to nearby subur-
ban points in the District of Column
bia, Maryland and Virginia. Unde-
veloped portions within the District
lines and without have become meccas
for families confronted with finding
shelter before next winter.
1t is no strange sight for motor
lists touring across the Potomac or
into Maryland to come across entire
families temporarily sheltered in tents
or wood and canvas shacks, awaiting
completion of frame houses on ada
cent lots. Prospects of early occu-
pancy of these new structures is re-
mote, due to the curtailed construc-
ZION work.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
E. L. COUNTY SOCIAL

The Epworth Leagues of the Imper-
ial valley will meet at the Central Union
high school for their annual social and
program this evening at o'clock. The
young peoples organizations in the diff
ferent churches in the city have been
invited to attend and help the Meth
odists make the evening a success.
II. E. Gleason, of Ell Centre, county
president of the Epworth League has
the program in hand and promises one
of the most unusual and attractive en-
tertainments yet to be given by the
local church.
The social will be held in the cafeter-
ia of the high school and according to
the president very little of the time will
be spent in the dining room. The pro-
gram will follow and will be presented
in the auditorium. Ae few short ad-
dresses. musical numbers and athletic
exhibitions will be given.
Everyone is most cordially invited
to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
PIG AND MONKEY
DISAPPEAR. WIDE.
SEARCH IS MADE

There was some excitement in the
camp of the Wortham shows yesterday
when Maudie the trained pig in the cir
Gus side show, and Ralph, the monkey
that is the pigs constant companion,
disappeared from the show grounds. 1t
was shortly after noon that the pig was
missed. The monkey was gone also.
Every one around the show at once
got busy looking for the runaways. Ev-
cry avenue and every place where a
perfectly city broke pig and monkey
could be expected to go was searched.
Some of the over Jealous searched all
around the Jail, thinking that the pair
had broken in the county bastile.
However, no trace of the fugitives
were found until one of the employees
heard a familiar grunt as he walked
along the midway. He pulled aside the
curtain draped from the bally hoo stage
in front of Gowdy's Bluey show. There
was the pig and monkey, oblivious of
all the excitement they caused by walk
ing across the midway.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
DESIRES
CHANGES IN
KE I I NER
b|.L |
Homestead Feature Not Liked
by Local Legion Post. Status
of Randall Bill is Explained;
Would Check.mate SNeculd-
ton.

Secretary Of the Interior Lane has
recommended several changes in the
draft of the Kettner Bill as it now is be-
fore congress One of these provides
for homestead right for former service
men, and although no action had been
taken by Boyce Aten post today various
members of the post disapprove of the
feature because they believe that this
feature would hamper former service
men in securing loans and improving
the land.
A telegram received by the dis
trict this morning from the committee
is sef-explanatory and is as follows:
Washington, d. c., January Is, 1920.
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT,
Ell CentrO, California.
Secretary Lane sent letter to Arid
Lands Committee saying he strongly
favCrs enactment House Bill 1853. Says
he desires again emphasize immediate
and urgent importance that provision
be made for safe, permanent irrigation
system. Says situation involves not
only great property values but lives
and welfare fifty-five thousand persons
! dependent upon water supply from
7 Colorado.
day and several changes then suggested
are outlined in letter. He recommends
that instead of outright purchase serv-
ice men for the preferential period and
upon payment dollar and quarter per
acre be given right of entry under
homestead law in tracts not exceed $50
acres. Object is to prevent speculation
and insure developmnt and homemak
cl,an
Lands should be stricken he says and
provision for forfeiture of State Settle
ment reservation if not developed with.
in time limit t be fixed. This also to
insure development. Change relative to
| l6O limitation and fw verbal changes
suggested. Expect State Department
letter in day or two.
Randall bill contains mention Imper.
ial valley but does not afford us relief
desired and is coupled with proposition
which would take three or four hundred
million to finance. Visible sponsor here
closely allied with Mexican interests
and this agent is apparently useing bill
in attempt to muddle situation as well
as gain information. These things un.
known to Congressman Randall who
says he will cooperate with your com.
mittee. This situation not serious at
least not now. Will write regarding it.
We have attended Executive Confer.
ence of Governors committee and to-
night our bill was subject of discussion
Many speakers suggested that it would
be well for general bill to contain our
features relating to finances.
We secured assurances from several
leaders that nothing will be done by
lntprfpra
separate measure and we are hopeful
OF getting active support from them for
our bill. We have been handicapped by
absence of Governor Stephens but
heard his representative is cooperating
with us.
Please wire when McPherin will be
here. Shaw leaving for home
Shaw. Nelson. Kibbey. $50 q. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
Defect In Fire
System hnperiLs
Mckinley School

Through n defect in thes ignal system
of the city fire department the engine
was called to the Wilson school to ans
wer an alarm sent in by the Mckinley
school, when a child a. the latter insti-
tuition upset a coal oil stove and caused
considerable confusion, although very
little damage was done today
The fire broke out little after
O'Clock this afternoon when "a 10 year
old boy knocked over the stove by acct
dent in a room in the rear of the big
building The boy ran, the alarm was
sent and the school emptes in record
time. On arriving at the Wilson school
the fifire department saw there was
nothing and quickly made their way to
the Mckinley. When they arrived the
fire was out. A number of men work
ing across the street, smothered the
flames with a few old sacks.
According to. the engineer at the fire
department only one alarm out of the
past seven turned in was right. 1t is
dangerous and the people should bring
the attention of it to the city officials,
he said
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
Farm Bureau
Names Officers

Results of yesterdays annual meeting
Of the farm bureau We're:
r. ID. Irvine. was reelected chairman
of the directors; r. H. Clark, vice chair
man. and Walter Il. Havekorst, treasur-
cr. Mr.. Irvine was also re-appointed
delegate for the year to the state farm
bureau federation and Mr.. Clark was
appointed alternate delegate. The four
directors at large are Mike Liebert, d.
f. HARRISON, Mr.. Irvine and c. F.
Boarts.
Edward Griffin, Eastside Sunset cen
ter; B. NJ. Gruwell Alamtos center. and
!. A. Davis, McCabe center, were chosen
as committee to investigate the prac-
ticability of a Southern California stock
yard at Los Angeles and report.
The Alamitos-Jasper center was di
vided into two centers for three months
on the suggestion of Mr.. Gruwell who
feels that the centerS are of sufficient
strength to warrant the division. 1t al
the end of three months both centers
hrivins thy will continue as two separ
ate farm centerS.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
SHERMAN TO TAKE
KID SUNDAYS PLACE

An accident has happened to Billy
KID Sunday and he will not be on
deck tonight at the FL Centro Arena
to meet Young Hoppe in the main
event of the evening.
But wait, in his place, a Los Ange
les management has sent to FL Centre
one of the fastest little boys in the
country, and he's a wonder, according
TO the information received here.
He's name is Abe, Sherman and his
nome is in Philadelphia, other than that
-t-tle is known of him except he has
stopped some of the best men in the
game. Among them are Kid Williams
who he stopped at New Orleans in 90
rounds, frankie Burns a one time con
tender for the lightweight belt, Paul
and Ray Moore, of Chicago. In short he
has a record as long as a telegraph pole
behind him and the match with Hoppie
promises to be a sidewindcr.
Yankee Allen has brought the boy
west and this is his first bout here.
According to experts if Hoppe downs
the man, he is in line to meet come of
the best boys in the states.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
Rufus Hardy, 9th District

Mr. Hardy is a native of Mississippi
and a graduate of the University of
Georgia, but to all intents and purposes
a native Texan His home is at Corsi-
cana. He represents Brazos, Freestone,
Hill, Linmeston, Leon, Madison, Milan,
Robertson, and Navarro counties, and
his public career began in 1880 when he
was elected county attorney and later
served as district attorney and district
judge. He is now. serving his 7th term
in congress- Any Texan who formerly
resided in that district should write to
Mr.. Hardy.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
John G. Box Second District

Mr.. Box was born near Crockett,
Houston county, in 1871, but has made
his home continually at Jacksonville
since reaching manhood. He is self
made man, having been able to attend
school but very little when a boy. He
studied law while working on a farm
and has had for many years an eXtens-
i've practice. He has had varied po-
litical career, having served as county
judge, mayor and member of the
school board, apd having done much
campaigning for his party. He is serv-
ing his first term in congress. Mr.. Black
represents Angelina, Cherokee. Hardin,
Harrison, Jasper, Jefferson, Nacogodoc-
hes, Newton, Orange, Pamela, Sabine,
San Augustine, Shelby, and Tyler coun-
ties and if you ever liver in any one of
them be sure to write to him.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
MRS. COX AWARDED
THREE THOUSAND IN
SUIT OVER ACCIDENT

A settlement of $4,000 was awarded
Mrs. Anna Cox, of FL Centre. by the
United States Fidelity and Guarantee
Corporation, today, as the result of the
death of her IA year old son, John Cox,
who was killed by a truck belonging to
the Imperial Ice and Development COM
pany. on November 26, of last year.
The coroner's jury found the accident
unavoidable. and rendered the decision
to that effect. Following the decision
the insurance company offered 500, to
pay toward tn funeral expenses. This
was refused by Mrs. Cox and she placed
the case in the hands of Attorneys +.
Il. Simon and Frank Birkhauser, who
started proceedings against the insur-
Iance company.
The case was settled this morning out
Ct court, Mrs. Cox receiving the $4,000
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
KETTNER HAS RARE
SEEDS, ASK FOR THEM

Congressman William Kettner send
the following:
House of Representatives Washington
d. c., January 10, 1920.
Dear Friend,
Your readers may be interested
in learning that | have the follow
ing rare field seeds which have been
placed to my credit.
25 four pound pacakes of Peruvian
alfalfa
100 four pound packages of feterta
so two pound packages of soy beans
200 one pound packages of sudan
grass
25 two pound packages of Rhodes
grass. -
If anyone wishes to try these
seed, they can send their name and
address to William Kettner, 237
House Office Building, Washington,
ID. c.
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM KETTNER.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
COLLEGES DIVIDED ON
TREATY RATIFICATION
(By Associated Pressl

CHICAGO, Jan. 15-Eight OF 20 mid.
die western colleges in the intercollegiate
referendum voted in favor of a compro-
mise which will make possible immedl-
ate ratification of the peace treaty.
eight favored ratification without reser.
vations or amendments and three favor
ed ratification with the Lodge reserva.
tions, while one voted for separate
peace Nine Pacific coast colleges show
ed plurality in favor OF ratifications
calculated to retain for the United
States control of its activities under the
league of nations covenant.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
|. BOURGEOIS,
CHAIRMAN Of
LEAGUES
MEETING
First Meeting of League of Ma
tiOns is Held in Paris; Unit
ed States is Alone Absent of
Great POUers; Brazil Repre-
Sents America.
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Jan. 15-Representatives
Of France, Great Britain, Italy and
Greece, Belgium, Spain, Brazil, all
members of the league of nations
met i'm the "clOck room" of the
French foreign Office today for the
first melting in the history of the
league.
The league organiZated by electing
Leon Bourgeois chairman who appoint
ed a commission to trace the frontierA
of the territory of the Sarre Basin.
Signor Ferraris of Italy said that
among the leagues duties would be tc
give attention to the high cost of trans
portatiOn, the cost of living and
safe of international finance. The coun
ell of the league received the first form
al protest which was from the "envoy:
of the elected government of the Ii
republic against "the unreal Englisl
simulacre of an international league {
peace.'
Decisions of the league will be in the
name of all the nations adhering to the
covenant of the league
Leon Burgeois, newly elected crdir
man. said:
To-day marks the birth of new
world. For the first time in history the
world is to substitute right for might
The organization of the league will moi
be complete until the assembly of al
states meets"
All members of the council called
Tor by the league covenant, except rep
resentatives of the United States. were
present. Ambassador Da Da Cunha of
Brazil said his country would devote
herself with fervor to the work of peace
and fraternity among nations, he said.
The ambassador was the only repre-.
sentative from America present
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
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Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
STORY HOUR AT
PUBLIC LIBRARY

All children up to fourteen years of
age should come to the Library, Satur-
day morning at 1920 o'clock to hear
stories. Tales will be told that will ap,
peal to every child.
For the younger children these stories
will be told:
Mr.. Rat and Mr.. Rate.
The Rabbit and the Little Girl.
The Dog with the Green Tail.
The following tales will be told to the
older Children:
The Happy Prince.
Bill Beg and His Bull.
The Tale of the Tip of a Tail.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
Tiger of France
Not a Candidate
For President
(RV Associated Pressl

PARIS, Jan. 16-Premier Clemenccau
announced he would withdraw as a can.
didate for the presidency and asked his
supporters to re-elcct President Poin-
care.
AT the joint parliamentary caucus of
the senate and chamber of deputies a
secret ballot was cast for their choice
of a presidential candidate. The cleo
ton resulted as follows; Paul Deschanel,
president of the chamber of deputies,
40S; Premier Clemenceau, 3S9; Senator
Charles Jonnart, 4; Leon Bourgeois, 3;
Marshal Foch, l, and President Poin-
care, 16.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
James Young, Third District

Mr.. Young is product of the State
University of Texas, having graduated
in 1891 with degree of LIB; was en-
gagged in the practice Of law at Hender-
son when nominated to the 62nd con-
gress, and has served continually in the
national house since. So popular is he
that he had no opponent in 1918. His
district is composed of Gregg, Hender-
son, Kaufman, Rusk. Smith, Upshur,
Van Zandt, and Wood counties If you
ever lived in the third district write to
! Mr.. Young. ,4s s.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
CALDWELL RUSHES TO
AID OF UNDERTAKERS
(By Associated PressI

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15-Undertak.
er's supporting propaganda to bring
pressure on congress and the war de.
partment to return the bodies of Amer
lean soldiers from France was attack
ed in the house by Representative Cald,
well.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
Sam Rayburn, Fourth District

Mr.. Rayburn lives at Bonham and
represents Collin, Fannin, Grayson,
Hunt and Rains counties. He is a ma
tive of Tennenessee, but removed to
Texas early in life, and studied law at
the University of Texas. Mr.. Rayburn
served years as a member of the
state legislature and the last two years
as speaker of the house. He is serving
his fourth term in congress and any
former resident of his district should
write him regarding Imperial Valleys
bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
Texas Representatives
Eugene Black, First District

If you ever lived at Clarksville, you
must remember Mr.. Black. He was
born at Blossom, Lamar county, attend
ed public school in that city and later
taught school. for three years, after
which he studied law, and located in
Clarksville to practice his profession.
His first venture into politics was when
he was elected to the Gath congress. He
has been twice reelected. If you ever
lived in Bowie. Camp, Cass, Delta,
Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Marion, Nor
ris, Red River or Titus counties, write
to Mr.. Black.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-16
Hatton w. Summers, Fifth District

Mr.. Summers is resident of Dallas
and is very proud of the district he rep
resents, which consists of Dallas, Ellis,
and Rockwell counties. He is a native
of Tennessee, but has resided almost all
of his life in Texas. He attained to ma
tional prominence when he was elected
to the 63rd congress. Despite keen riv-
airy he was reelected to the Gath, 65th
and Goth congress. If you ever lived at
Dallas or in that vicinity do not hesi-
tate to write to Mr.. Summers.