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Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
A TALE OF BUCKETS

Out of water, or needing water, or
just Wanting to take water so that
they may be safe motorists into the
desert arrive at Coyote Wells, look
around a bit, and then pick up d
bucket provided for them. The provid-
er of Milo M. Frey, the auto top man,
who is thereby blessed by passing
motorists, who might not have passed
but for Frey.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
.SOv|[TS LESSEN
PEACE DEMANDS
MADE ON POLAND
The Fighting in Crimea Gr0lUs
Fiercer. Poles Tighten on
Souiets Fourth Army Fights
Through Surrounding Army.
(By Associated Press1

LONDON, Aug. 26.-The soviet
government has replied to the note of
Balfour stating that the president of
their council has akreed to withdraw
the peace conditiQn demanding that the
Poles arm he WoTkiTlgfaen' militia and
maintain itS200 900 Strong.
The fighting III Pie Oriekhov dis
trict of Crimea iis Increasing in vio-
lence, according td Russian wireless.
The report says Rt Soviet cavalry
forces have pefistraed the Polish rear
near the Lelnblnx &.ont and that the
Soviet retreat conti4ues on the north
Iern front sSI
| WARSAW, Aug. 26.-The northern
army OF, the Polish forces continues to
move up into the region between Sierpo
and Soldau near East Prussia, and is
now marching ON Chsrzellen east of
Mlawa to cut off the retreat of the
remaining Soviet forces. The Sixtieth
| Bolshevik division is also retreating
southwesterly from Lemberg.
Remnants of the Fourth Soviet army
cut off by the Polish advance near
Kovno have finally succeeded in cutting
their way through to the eastward
after battle lasting 10 hours, says an
official communique. The loss of life
sustained by the Soviets was tremen-
dous, the report continues.
SEBASTOPOL, Crimea, Aug. &c.
| Civil war in Russia would cease i'm
mediately if the Russian people were
free to organize their own govern
ment with their own wishes gratified,
according to statement by General
Wrangel, commander Of South Russia
made today. Wrangel lsrxpressed graf
! ificatIon over the note. sent bv the
United States to Italy on the Russian
| situation.
WARSAW, Aug. 26.-Polish mill
tary authorities expressed belief
that although crushed in the north
the Bolsheviki planned to renew their
offensive in that region with Lemberg
las their objective. General Haller
said that there were numerous indi-
cations that various large groups of
Russian workmen were being gath
cred at different points for possible
use against the Poles.
There are also indications that
Soviet munitions factories, under Ger
man foremen are working day and
night, and that many German mum
itions experts are employed. l~
d, WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.A-Poland
has answered the American note sug-
gesting that her armies in their coun.
ter stroke do not 60 beyond her eth.
biological boundary lines. The Off
Ecials described the note as mot dis
[appOinting." ,.t.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
HAYES ACCUSES DEMOCRATS
lRv Assnciatnd preSSl

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-It was
stated at republican national head
quarters here today that Will Hays
the national chairmn will give start
ling figures regarding the democratic
campaign funds in Chicago on next
Monday when he testifies before the
senate committee investigating presi-
Dental campaign expenditures. Party
leaders said that they would deal with
sums raised by the democratic party
since 1916 "Greater than the republi-
cans raised during the same period
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
NAMES \ !
!. NEW fTREASURER

MEXICALI, Aug. 26---Luis NJ.
Salazar, governor of the. northern dis
trict of Lower California. today an
nounced the appointment of Alberto V.
Aldrete as treasurer of the district.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
EXECUTION STAY REFUSED
fRy Associated PressD

DENVER, Aug. 26-The state
supreme court today refused to take
action on an appeal for stay of exc
cution to iiberate the seven striking
traction leaders from Jail, where they
held on charge of contempt of
court until all the evidence in the
case and complete record of its
progress in the lower courts has been
established.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

SECRETARY NAVY NAMED
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-Gor-
don Woodbury., former New Hamp-
shire legislator has been appointed
to succeed Roosevelt as assistant
secretary of the navy.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

Another evidence of Boston's pro
gressiveness is the way she has adj
vanced in only a few years from
Tom Lawson to this Ponzi. who car
double your money with absolute
safety in 80 days.-Columbus Ohio
State Journal.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

There is wild rumor afloat to the
effect that potatoes have undergone a
marked decrease in price without the
assistance of Acknowledgement Palm
err. Probably canard.-Kansas City
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
EVANS LEADS MONTANA

HELENA, Mont, Aug. 26.-Con-
gressman John NJ. Evans is leading
the race for democratic nomination
for congress from the first district.
He is apparently the only derDDcrat
in the state not endorsed by the non
partisan league.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
VILLA REBELLED

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26.--Ed
uardo Ruiz, Mexican consul here,
today received telegram from de
Ia Huerta denying the report that
Villa had rebelled and saying that
Mexico is now in a state of abs0-
lutte peace.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
cox SCHEDULES CUT

Qua SlHEDULE CU II
NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-The Cox
itinerary has just been given out.
His western visit will be scheduled
as follows: September II, Sacra-
mento; September IS, San Francis
co; September 10, Oakland; Sept
ember 20 San Diego, September q
Los Angeles, September % Phoenix.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
HEAVY RAINFALL
To-, A,,on,,,ad pras.,

(By Associated Sress)
GRASS VALLEY, Aug. ga
quarter Of an inch of rain fell here
last night, making the heaviest
August rainfall in many years.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

New railroad rates will relieve the
country of the freight problem and
the public of a little more cash.--The
Shoe Retailer (Boston). od >~o .
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
EGG RECORD BROK EN-

fBy Associated Pressb
PORTLAND, Aug. 26.--The Ore
g0n Agricultural college authorities
announce that pullet has laid 131
consecutive days, Breaking the
previous record of IA.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
Weaher'&

Southern Califor-
nia-Tonight and
Friday, fair; light
northwest winds.
Arizona--General-
ly fair tonight.
Friday S | lightly
warmer.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

Los Angeles now blames the earth
trembles on the fact that the city has
grown so heavy that 1T staggers.-
Charleston (W. Va.) Gazette.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
PLANES LEAVE NOME

NOME, Alaska, Aug. 26.-Thrce
CT the four army airpianes which re-
Gently completed the New York to
Meme flight, today left Nome for
New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
MORE FRONT PORCH

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-The re-
publican national committee tGday
announced that they planned to have
prominent women make five minute
Harding speeches from their own
front pOrcheS.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
SPANISH EXCESS SUGAR

MADRID, Aug. 26.-Tha sugar
production Of Spain is said 10 be
about twice the amount needed to
furnish the domestic supply, accord
ing to an official announcement.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

BABE AGAIN HOMERS
NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Babe
Ruth today swatted out his Al home
run.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
RALA OFEICIAL no CAPITAL

BAJA OFFICIAL TO CAPITAL
MEICALI, Aug. 26.-jOe G. Ag-
uilar, secretary of state for the
northern district of lower Califor-
MIA has been called to Mexico City
by de la Huerta to go before the
war department. He expects to
return about September Is.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

cox READY TO PROVE CLAIMS
ENROUTE WITH cox, Aug. 26.
Governor Cox is tcday travelling to-.
ward Pittsburgh, where he promises
to disclose evidence proving bis
charges regarding republican cam
paign fund of 15,OO0,0 900.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.--Poland
has answered the American note sug-'
gesting that her armies in their coun-
ter stroke do not go beyond her eth
nological boundary lines. The off
Ecials described the note as mot dis
appointing" 't
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
MORE IRISH RIOTS

BELFAST, Aug. 26.-The mill
tary guard here fred upon gath
cred crowd, killing man and SER
icusly wOunding two girls early this
morning. Fierce rioting later broke
out and the mob was again fired up
On, but the, casualties are unknown.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-08-26
BU ULLET ms

| DULlLI mo
EGG RECORD BROKEN
fBy Associated Press,
PORTLAND, Aug. 26.--The Ore
gOn Agricultural college authorities
announce that a pullet, has laid 13l
consecutive days, breaking the
previous record of ia.
DENY VILLA REBELLED
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26.--Ed-
uardO Ruiz, Mexican consul here,
today received u telegram from de
la Huerta denying the report that
Villa had rebelled and saying that
Mexico is now in state of absO-
lutte peace.
EVANS LEADS MONTANA
HELENA, Mont, Aug. 26.-Con-
gresham John NJ. Evans is leading
the race for democratic nomination
for congress from the first district.
He is apparently the only democrat
in the state not endorsed by the non
partisan league.
COX SCHEDULE CUT
NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-The Cox
itinerary has just been given out.
His western visit will be scheduled
as follows: September II, Sacra-
ment0; September Is, San Francis
co; September 10, Oakland; Sept
ember 20 San Diego, September Il
Los Angeles, September 22 Phoenix.
BABE AGAIN HOMERS
NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Babe
Ruth today swatted out his Al home
run.
BAJA OFFICIAL TO CAPITAL
MEICALI, Aug. 26.-jOe G. Ag
uilar, secretary of state for the
northern district of lower Califor-
MIA has been called to Mexico City
by de la Huerta to go before the
war department. He expects to
return about September Is.
MORE IRISH RIOTS
BELFAST, Aug. 26.-The mill
tary guard here fired upon gath
cred crowd, killing man and SER
icusly wOunding two girls early this
morning. Fierce rioting later broke
out and the mob was again fired up
en-, but the, casualties are unknown.
cox READY TO PROVE CLAIMS
ENROUTE WITH COX, Aug. 26.
Governor Cox is today travelling to-
ward Pittsburgh, where he promises
to disclose evidence proving his
charges regarding a republican cam
paign fund of $15.0O0,0O0.
SPANISH EXCESS SUGAR
MADRID, Aug. 26.-The sugar
production Of Spain is said 10 be
about twice the amount needed to
furnish the domestic supply, accord
ing to an official announcement.
PLANES LEAVE NOME
NOME, Alaska, Aug. 26.-Thrce
CT the four army airplanes which re
Gently completed the New York to
Meme flight, to-day left Nome for
New York.
MORE FRONT PORCH
|, NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-The re-
, publican national committee tGday
announced that they planned to have
prominent women make five minute
Harding speeches from their own
front pOrches.
SECRETARY NAVY NAMED
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-Gor-
don Woodbury., a former New Hamp-
. shire legislator has been appointed
to succeed Roosevelt as assistant
secretary of the navy.
URGE MORE FREEDOM
FOR OUR FOREIGNER.
(Bv Associated Press)
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26.-Enactmel
of federal legislation guaranteein
more adequate protection to aliens
their treaty rights was recommends
at today's session of the conventio
of the American Bar Association b
it's committee on Jurisprudence an
law reform.
This subject is entitled to Yer
serious consideration in the pendin
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ITO be contin ued)

has proved unfortunate. For I gen
orally have had to climb two or three
flights Of stairs, and then almost get In
line to be waited on. But now / have
located a shop right In the very center
Of town, In the shopping district. whert
II is possible to get polite, intelligent
attention almost the minute step IN =
side, and the work is thoroughly sat
isfactory. 1t Is a great comfort to run
into such a conveniently located first
floor department with the gifts I nm
making, and which require hemstitch .
ing. / want you to know about this
shop, too.
Did you know that you can buy tiny
little aprons, play aprons, made Of rub
Der, and covered with neat checked
material2 They cost only fifty cents
and should, think, prove joy to the
mother whose small child delights In
making soap bubbles or doing the many
things that children can devise which
secm particularly aimed Mt the complete
demolition of little frocks and rompers
These aprons practically cover the en-
tire front Of q garment.
For namos OF shops address womsn's png,
Editor or phone Walnut or Main 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-09
Your Souls in Your Hand
BY IRVING n. BAcor

LINE OF APOLLO
A--Runs from the Heart limo, or
lower, toward the Rins nngsr. II
there 10 Q single line u shows power
OF concsntretion and prebsble suo-
cess. II there arc moro lines, .
scattering Of talents.
IL a person OF tho artistic Apollonian
type has a single, deep, clearly defln cd
vertical limo below the ring finger (finger
OF Apollo), II indicates that he has .
strong power Of concentration. He will
most likely stick 70 the one thing for
which he ls best fitted and will attain
TO success In Il.
II there are two or moro vertical lines
the indication 10 that the person has az
large a diversity or talents az there
are lines Of Apollo and that he will
scatter his attention among them. Al
a result, people with this marking are
not likely 10 be successful. They are
Jacks of all trades, masters Of none. -
With strong wifi phalanx OF the
thumb and a good head line these peo-
pie may overcome their propensity Ia
keep too many irons In the flre." But
u they have weak thumbs and q poor
head line. or q head line that slope,
TOO far toward the Mount Of Luna (ses
Articles x and LVlD. they will hardly
over be able to persevere at ono thing
Iong enough to make a success OF It
They are self-doomed TO failure.
-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-09
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURES
FIGHTING THE SNOW
By DADDY
Chapter ~
SHIVERS AND SHAKES

SHIvERs AND SHAKES
RLUE JAY was met with rough
- threats when he weiA to ask the
crows 70 join IN the war on the snow.
Cav! caw Fly back to Birdland
for . eres lS"kea % sne
teader of the crow band. as soon as
AiHe Jay drew, near the flying flock
"Chee! chee! We are fighting ths
Blue ysS nSs 'syss yea tSs dS 10,
winter TO come any moro than we 90 !.
CAw-Caw Crow slowed up his night
cad thought that over for moment, :,
soefsS e@T an. Tnss aow sprsads .TSs ne sS %hity
blanket over our food and we can neither
ses nor smell Il What can we do 10
,'You can help us catch the Makes and
10 Birdlandi"
Cav! cav! We will help you y
eroaked all the crows, and they sped
after Blue Jay to Birdland. where all
nov fakes as fast as they could.
''Whoo-oo! whoo-oo! You will get
the stomach aoher' warned Judge Owl,
But he had said that 50 often no one
With all the winter birds and the
sparrows and the crows and the rabbits
snd the squirrele and the ield mice and
thsy touched the ground, Toddie Pupklns
and Blue Jay appeared to be winning
tn their war against the snow. Peggy
and Billy noticed that the ground was
Aakes were dancing down: The mow
seemed to have been made afraid by
the fierce attack against 1t.
"Oh, dear! I wanted so much to 60
saiding next Saturday" walled Peggy.
And ] wanted to build a snow house
like the Eskimos live In" added Billy.
"Woof! wool! Go away, wet snow
sSs Snn Id eat ns You uotssa ,Ss Ssasts tSs
hakes were. not coming down as fast
as they had been.
But no sooner was Toddte's boastful
bark out Of his mouth. than Toddie be;
y-o-o-o-of!" he barked through chatter.
Nm fresainsi"
Percy and BILLY hadn't noticed that
thought she knew what was the matter
With Toddie. She had felt that way
aftar eating a second helping OF ice
mo wonder you feel chilly when
you're putting ali that cold snow In your
utomanh." she scolded
'TWhoo-oo! whoo-ool And you'll get
4 stornache ache, tool" hooted Judge
And sure enugh. Toddie Pupkins sud
esnly quit swapping at the snow flakes
and sat down and put his front paws
Q pain I've got |" ne howled-' "Ow-ow-
ew! Help me, Blue JAY"
But Blue Jay couldn't help Toddie
Pupkns He was shivering and shak-
hs himself. and he had one claw pressed
against his own stomach. "Creel cree
What's the matter with me7" he
orreeched II feel as though iccles were
scratching me inside. Help me, Hop
pity-Hop!"
But Hoppity-Hop. the rabbit. couldn't
help Blue Jay. He was shivering and
shaking as he lay on his back with his
SOrspaws pressing his stomach.
Eek eek feel SO sick!" he
Nll" no begged.
But Bushy-Tail Squirrel couldn't help
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-09
Adventures With a Purse

T HAVE not followed very closely the
i price Of woolcn scarves this year,
so, Of course. am not so familiar with
them rs l might he, but Judging from
the price of other wooden articles, l feel
convinced that have found a bargain
MS is a bargain. For quite accidentally
] ran across n counter piled high with
brushed wool scarves, soft. warm things
that were just meant for cold days that
we keep expecting any minute. Most
of the scarves are tan, with either
brown or dark blue stripes tcross the
ends. The price Of your choice is 81. .25.
NY experience with hemstitching
places may be unique, but ut least It
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-09
Toys Tor Christmas

TO the Editor Of Wotnon's PAGE!
Dear Madam am writing these few
lines TO you to ask you TO kindly print
them In your column of the paper
wanted to ask some Of your kind readers
Il they have any old used toys they
would like to give to my little children
for Christmas. have six little children
ages from three years TO thirteen.
work every day to help feed and cloths
them. and that is as much as can do
My husband 10 In poor health, would
be very willing to pay small sum fol
them, but I cannot afford to buy any.
thing new. I would be 30 very gratefu
for any thing at all. ! can give yor
good references an regards my worthi
ness from my place Of employment, fol
they know just how hard do have II
I hope you will pardon me II I hav,
asked too much Of you. I wish you ant
all tho readers OF your column a YER,
Happy Christmas and very Prosperou
New Year 10 the EVENING PupLr'
IrponN A MOTHER
don't believe II viii be necessary L
say anything about this letter, excep
that tho nAmo and address 10 on file 70
all those who want to send some toys
Thank wou very much. Mrs. B., for you
Christmas wish. hope that your ow,
Christmas may be happy one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-09

him, for Bushy-TaIl Squirrel was shiy-
ering and shaking and groaning And
so were all the other squirrels, and the
other rabbits and the chipmunks and
the sparrows and the crows.
"Jiminety, what's the matter with
'"Whoo-oo whoo-oo! They've got the
tSem what tie cold snow would do 10Y, y
hooted Judge Owl.
"Oh, we must help them or they will
freeze UP inside and de-" exclaimed
Peggy.
How Peggy and Billy and Judge owl
belDed cure the stomach ache OF the
birds and animals will be told tomorrow
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-09
The Question Corner
sToday's Inquiries

/. What woman Is said to carry the
largest life insurance of any
woman IN the world?
2. How can a mans striped shirt be
used after It has worn out just
below the collar band and above
the cuffs?
8. In what inexpensive way can
new plush curtains be made
> when the old ones are faded and
shabby?
4. Describe novel toothbrush that
can easily be cleaned
b. What convenient case would make
an acceptable gift for the man
who travels a great deal?
o. In what novel way 10 a surpllce
blouse fastened at the side OF the
waistf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-09
Yesterdays Answers

|. A simple device that prevents milk
from boiling over Is a metal disc,
fastened with chain TO the edge
OF tho pan which bounces on top
OF the bubbles and distributes the
heat more evenly over the surface.
q. Th' ostess who does her own
housework can save time and
trouble at an informal party BY
serving her refreshments in paper
plates and cups, with paper nap
kins.
g. A separate silk skirt has a novel
band Of wide filet crochet In wool
around the bottom with flowers
and leaves stitched sketchily on II
with contrasting wool.
4. A pleasing gift box for the little
mother OF dolls who makes all
their own hats herself Is filled
with cards OF straw braid, tulle,
ribbon and other millinery neces'
stiles.
b. In painting a china plate by hand
place It on the disc Of the phono,,
graPh, turn on the power ana
hold the brush steady so that an
even line Of paint is traced around
the edge of the dish.
o. a novel trimming for . velour
or velvet hat 10 made By sstn,er, s,e,,,
ing a circle Of purple velvet
around a ball Of cotton, attaching
It with others to q velvet stem
and calling the result bunch OF
grapes,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-09
The WOmdn,S
Exchange
To n Constant Reader

Whose letter In reference to a par
aIysed child appeared in the paper last
Saturday; II you will send in your name
and address which was not kept on hle
after the letter was answered. letter
which cams In to the paper for you In
reference 10 this matter will be for
warded 70 you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-09

street The ProtSc-nt np,sccgsi City
Mission has q so6l,r service dircctory,
and you could 70 there ana consult that
subject.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-17
HARDING WON'T
EMBRO|L NATION
So He Says In Letter to
Cornell President
ny RAYMOND CI.ArPER

MARION. Ohio. Sept. i7.--Thc re
publican party win not surrender the
supreme inheritance OF national FREQ
dom and self determination by per.
hitting the United States to enter the
League OF Nations m brought back
by President Wilson. Warren q.
Harding promised today in a letter TO
DIR. Jacob Gould sohurman. president
OF Cornell university.
Asked for statement. Harding
outlined HIS views. sticking close to
those set forth In his recent LEAGUE
Of Nations speech.
lie favora The Hague tribunal. sup
picncntcd by conference OF nations.
ana would save anything good from
the settlement of Versailles. he wrote.
lie stood firmly against going into
tho present League OF Nationa
He opposed offensive and defensive
alliances and favored an interna.
tional association inspired by ideals
and justice rather than power and
self interest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-17
ALLEN LEARNS THAT
SHE REALLY KNEW BUT
LITTLE ABOUT WATER

tanning than the usual run OF chaps
a newspaper girl plays for n story.
Ernest schodcr In professor OF ny.
draulicn at Cornell university. And
I knew In n minute that he was good
ono. for altho ho talked mostly about
his work. he made even the most
technical points clear and simple TO
una.
Professor 3chodcr graduated from
our own University OF Washington
In 1900. Then no went East and
before long he became associated
with the laboratory Of hydraulics.
which In said To be tho largest In
the country. He figured on the pro
posed rra.levcl canal at Panama. DO
fore the present lock canal was built.
Just now he In working on n device
for tho accurate measurement az the
amount OF watar flowing thru large
fiumos-
Really. didn't know half how
important water In until he told me
a few things about H. And II In