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Evening star., 1923-12-13

| Ever since the eligibility rules were
adopted by the five principals, Business
! has suffered keenly. At one time dur
| ing the 1928 foot ball series the Ste
| nographers were on the verge of dis
banding their eleven because Of nu-
merous ineligible athletes. There are
but thirteen candidates in the Bust
| ness basket ball squad now. Coach
Nike Kelly considered Schwartz and
Haas as bright prospects
Coach Kelly appears to be optimistic
! however, Tor the scant number Of can
dldates he has on hand are well con-
ditioned and responding TO daily prac-
tees being held in the Central Coll
scum.
Anacostia Eagles will be the op-
ponents Of Business tomorrow after
! noon IN the Coliseum gym The Bust
/ ness mentor probably will use two teams
against the southeast quint. Mudd and
LaeskE. forwards: Watt, center; Moser
| ana turman, guards, are TO start
hoontZ and Yeatman forwards: Stott,
center, and Libby and Enright, guards,
| also are 10 be given chance.
Physically Stott has the making of
a iirst-rate center. Laesky is the small
, est player in the first squad, but his
speed and vim have pleased Kelly. He
is stocky, though. and reminds one
OF IL Kessier of Eastern.
Ihe Stenographers will encounter
the Washington Preps next Wednes-
day in the Coliseum and probably will
hook one or two more games during
the week.
Tech Highs quint will make its
1873 debut in d game with the Y NJ
{. a. Day School tossers next Tuesday.
The Manual Trainers have contest
pending with Gonzaga High Friday.
Central is progressing rapidly un-
der the direction Of Coach Bert
togginS. The Blue and White toss
crs We're TO meet University of Mary
land in a scrimmage game this after
noon in Richie gym at College Park
There was considerable anxiety ex-
pressed over the eligibility of Chase.
but Crggins announced today that
this y"ungster had passed his
advisory.
when Western High downed the
y. NJ. G. A. Day School in a 96-to-2
tilt il presented a fast running COM
bination well Versed in team work
and aggre SsiveneSS. An arrav of
candidates reported to Ahearn at the
start Of the year. but the squad now
numbers only fifteen.
Eastern High. that fell before the
Catholic University reserve quint,
10 to l.. will encounter the ApacheS
Sa turday niEht in a preliminary tilt
Evening star., 1923-12-13
TRACEY BUYS ST. JOE CLUB.

CHICAGO. December 13.-E B.
Tracey, II Is authoritatively reported
here, has purchased the St Joseph
Mo, club of the Western League, and
MS nrst action was to put out $Il 600
for new players. Two of them no
far are Pitcher Seymour Bailey OF
the Syracuse. N. Y, club and George
Corrigan, a second baseman.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

anAmerican ball base ball
nowadays in this it
the alAmerican base ball officially selected 1863
fifty five
OF this prehistoric players members of
dep OF the Stockings
Unions Morrisana Here the list with the individual records
the
Evening star., 1923-12-13
TITLE TO BROOKLYN FOUR.

CLEVELAND, December 13-
Brooklyn Riding and Driving Club
last night won the midW7estern indoor
polo Championship by defeating the
Troop A Reds of Cleveland. 20 10 ST.
in the final game Of the tournament
Evening star., 1923-12-13

to the Yankee -Wyman game 70 be
played at the Central Coliseum III
last nights fray the Easterners led
by tO-to-4 score at the end of the
first half. but the reserves opened
several drives in the final half that
put their team in the front Radioe
did exceptionally we'll for the Light
Blue and White. while Bailey and
Kenny shone for the reserves.
Ballenger will captain the I923-24
Alexandria High basket ball team this
year Coach Milligan has forty can
d!dates on hand and he expects to
develop a Formidable team. Tho
Alexandrians are apt TO appear in
several preliminary games By the
latter part Of next week.
Evening star., 1923-12-13
LONE SCHOOL TO BE HIT
BY THE ADVISORY MARKS
Three Promising Forwards and Guard Fail to
Make Grade in Their Studies-Coach Kelly
Though, Is Optimistic Over Outlook

USNESS HIGHS already small basket the only one
the five schools
scholastic deficiencies Three
Bryant and SVeone, and Haas, promising guard deficient
marks and will be unable play for the Snogaphr period
SIX at Coaches of
that their squads hit Coach
The v1ntntn,
Evening star., 1923-12-13
WHITECRAFT TO BE PILOT.

CHICAGO, December 13.-Roy Whit
craft, form manager of the Norfolk,
Va, base ball club, has signed to
manage the Terre Haute, Ind, club
Of the Three-Eye League.
Evening star., 1923-12-13
Norway 10 Competc.
BASKET BALL RESULTS

Catholic University, II; Loyola, 8.
Navy. -, Washington College, 20.
Army, SO; ST. Francis College, 2s.
Dartmouth, 80, CIarkson Tech, Is.
Pennsylvanias 20; Haverford. Q.
De PauS, 20; illinois, oS
Evening star., 1923-12-13
EVANSVILLE SIGNS DUNN.

forfnerly with the Bloomington, Three
Jye and Denver Western League base
ball clubs has been signed to manage
the Evansville club of the Three-Eye
League.
Evening star., 1923-12-13
ROCKFORD AND MOLINE QUIT

CHICAGO, DtceR ber l3-Rockford
and Holine. Ill, clhbs have announced
their withdrawal from the Three Eye
League
Evening star., 1923-12-13

Columbia Midgets, who claim the
eighty-flve- pound championship, are
seeking game with the Corinthians
Saturday. Get In touch with the CO.
lumbia manager at Lincoln 1s42
Evening star., 1923-12-13
TIP FOR FISHERMEN.

HARPERS FERRY, W. Va, Decem-
Der 19.-The Potomac river was very
cloudy and the Shenandoah clear this
morning.
Evening star., 1923-12-13
YOUTHFUL SPRINTER
LOOKS TO OLYMPICS

NEW YORK. December 13.-Francis
Hussey, Stuyvesant High School s
sensational sprinter, is being groomed
as q candidate for the American Olym-
pic team next year.
Last season Hussey was Clocked In
8 3-5 seconds for the 100yard dash.
tying the world record, and though
this mark was not officially accepted
by the Amateur Athletic Union, 1t
stamped the youngster as a real find.
He performed consistently last sum-
mer around ten seconds for the CEN
tury sprint.
He will confine his activities this
winter to scholastic events, having
declined many invitations to compete
in indoor meets.
The United States will send a rugby
foot ball team to the games. il was
decided after the Pacific Association
OF the Amateur Athletic Union had
urged representation.
Norway TO Compete.
PARIS. December 13.-NorWay's en-
try for the skiing events in the Olym-
pic games has been received. This
makes a total of nine countries. in
cluding France, which have announc-
ed their intention to compete in the
winter sports.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

Emblem Athletic Club is anxious to
meet the winner Of the Stanton Mar
feldt game, according to the man
ager. at HyattSville l.
Evening star., 1923-12-13

Wonder What Mertz WIN Say To-day
Evening star., 1923-12-13

Mount Vernon Midgets took the
scalp OF Troop No. of the Alexan-
dria Boy Scouts, winning 26 TO Ia
Evening star., 1923-12-13

Peck pushed its win column to ten
straight at the expense Of the ST
Paul quint last night. winning As 10
lo. Capt: Johnny Gollan played his
goals. Kramer and Bromely put up a
fine defensive game for the winners
Evening star., 1923-12-13

Tomorrow, concluding: Casey at the Bat"
Evening star., 1923-12-13

With Keller and Manders starring
Mount Vernon easily disposed of Sem
mole Athletic Club, A to II
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
Christian EHdeator Leader
Conducts Series of Rallies

Harley C. Allen. state field secre-
tary of Christian Endeavor, is in
Imperial Valley this week to hold
inspiFational rallies. On Sunday ev-
ening, a rally was held at Holtville; (;
last night at Seeley and Ell Centre
met at State Street Church in a
joint rally last night. Tonight the
secretary will be with the Endeav-
orers at Imperial and tomorrow ev-
enlng Brawlev and Calipatria, with
other centers of tine north end. will
unite i'll holding rousing meeting.
County President s. O. Lingo has
been busy with plans for the series
OF meetings and it is expected that
fresh enthusiasm and enlarged inter
est i'll Christian Endeavor work will
result. Mr.. Allen is fine sneaker
and popular leader and the Young
folks are always glad to have an
Opportunity to hear him.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
T.. S. Club Women Score
Victory in Bursun Bill

Il The Bursun Indian Lands bill,
which the Federation of Women 5
Clubs has been opposing with full
force, is dead. 1t was recalled. upon
motion of Senator 'Borah, after its
passage, on the grounds that it had
been passed through miainformation,
and by unanimous consent the vote
cf the senate was .reeonsidered, and
i was Temanded to committee ON
public lands from whence il was re-
ported. II was claimed that its pass
age contemplated the wrestling of
rights to their land from the Indians
Of Colorado, and Mrs. Stella Atwood,
9ational and state chairman of In
dian welfare, declares ii a sigual
victory for the club women that it
did not become Il law.
A substitute bin has been intro
duced which, If passed. will make it
possible TO adjudicate titles and re-
store the lands to the Indians where
IL rightfully belongs Mrs. Atwood
Is asking the clubs of California to
hack up the substitute bill as they
opposed the other when the :. o. s.
gall was sent out to them through
her committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
TO Out of EUery 1000
in L. S. Are ULiterate

Some amazing facts have been
brought TO light as a result of the
american Legion S campaign against
lll1teracy and its second National
Educational Week in December. AID.
parentlv the Federation OF Woman s
Clubs is Justified in the intense cam
palgn It is making along the same
lines. II is a task which eau but
challenge the best efforts of such
organizations as the Legion. and the
Federation of Clubs.
The recent visit to the valley of
Miss Richardson of the state ,lcpart
ment of education has forciblv call
ed TO the attention Of educators the
need OF "A program of Americana
atlon for the alien population of the
county. The department also has
a well defined program for the re-
ducing of illiteracv hl the state. of
which not SO much has been heard
The problem, il appears, is not one
primarily of the foreign born. ST.
tlstics show that there are in the
United States nearly twice A, many
native born illiterates, of whom 81
per cent are American born negroes
Of the II most enlightened na.
tlons Of the world, the United States
has the largest percentage Of illit
crates.
Germany and Denmark have but
two illiterates in thousand: Swift.
zerland has five; Netherlands six.
Finland nine; Norway and Sweden
10 each; Scotland 1G: England ana
Wales is; France - and the United
Staes 90. There are no illitarates
10 Norway and Germany other than
those who are mentally or physically
defective.
Miss Richardson was deeply i'm
pressed by the Ten Thousand club :
program of Amerieanization ana
stated that nowhere had She fouud
a committee Of broader intelligence
and more sympathetic attitude 10.
ward the movement. In the valley
an effort IS being made 10 cpforc.
the school attendance law in the in.
terest of the state campaign against
and the club women Of tLe
county are backing il up in every
way.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
ESpee Reduces
Bad Order Cars

In the six months period from
June 80, 1922 to January l, 1928,
the Southern Pacific Company re-
duced the percentage of freight ears
undergoing repairs from 5.5 per cent
to ,4.9 per cent of the ears on it's
lines, according to figures given to
c. w. Runge, district freight and
passenger agent today, by the motive
power department. The number of
bad order cars on June 80, 1922 was
2,4S6 and on January !, 1928 was
1867, tt reduction of J19 ears.
These figures show that the com
pany has been successful in utilizing
its equipment with high efficiency,
for the benefit of the shipping pub
lie, according to the company of
ficials. Another indication of the
efforts Of the company to increase
its car supply is shown in the car
loading figures for November when
the demand for ears was at its
peak. The average load per ear was
2S.4 tons, the heaviest average load.
ing in the history of the company,
the best previous record being 2S..i
tons in October 1922. In November,
1921, the average was PA tons, and
notwithstanding the increased av-
cragc in November 1929, saving of
942 ears was shown, Indicating II
closer cooperation between the COM
pany and the shippers.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
PERMIT ISSUED
IN REMODELINC
TOPIC THEATER
Cook Plans to Make Main
Street Show Beauty
Spot of Town

Another proof of faith in the fu-
ture of FL Centre aud Imperial Val
ley, is given today in the issuance
of building permit to James A.
Cook, proprietor of the Palace and
Topic theaters, to remodel the lat.
Ter into first class theater, the
building alterations to cost $1,000,
which, when completed, will make it
one of the bandsomest thcaters de
voted to moving pictures. Contract
for the work has already been let to
/. A. Thomas, who has force of
men at work in the Topic theater.
The alterations TO be made will re-
quirc some time, though Mr.. Cook
hopes to have every thing ready this
spring.
The house will have seating ca
pacity of 600 and the sca:s will be
the latest design in theater require.
ments, comfortably upholstered aud
pitched so that occupants can enjoy
the performance with plenty of
room. The ceiling and walls will be
Of metal lath and plaster constriic-
tion. The woodwork will be of oak,
with large French doors on either
side of the stage. The stage will be
25 feet wide with a depth of 10 feet,
allowing plenty Of space for road
shows and local entertainments. The
lighting system will be in keeping
with the high standard of the other
fixtures, arrangements having been
made for six large cha ndelicrs, three
on either side of the thcatcr, equip
ped with various colored lights, thus
enabling pleasing effects to be used
10 blend with the pictures.
\ pipe organ will be installed be-
hind the stage, with the keyboard IN
the orchestra pit. The instrument
will be Of the latest type Of thcater
organ, equipped with various band
Instruments, such as are now in use
in several Of the larger theaters on
tie Pacific coast. The building al
terat ions, together with the equip.
mehty will represent an outlay of
over $4,000, Mr.. Cook said this
morning. and he expressed full be-
lief in the future of Ell Centre to
SUPPORT two high class moving pie
ture houses.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16

from a l00-foot preeipice. II is
claimed that he nearly lost his life
in this particular feat, which can
well be believed by those who see
the picture.
Louise Fazcnda and Gale Henry
cause riot of loughter with their
" hired girl - roles. TIE acting of
Lon CLANCY, as usual, stands out
as real genius. AS usual he handles
the villain s role in such superb
fashion that every one in the audi
cncc wanted to mob. him.
Elmo Lincoln, June Elvidgc, Hauk
Mann, Victor Potel, Billy Fraucy
Edward Connolly ans others includ-
ed IN the east are at their. best.
The photography is particularly
beautiful and gives some glimpses
of eharming New England rral
communities that add much TO the
interest of the picture.
The picture will be here two dsrvs
longer tonight and tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
BackUdrd Social" Held by
{. E.'s is Splendid Success

The " Backward Social held by
the Christian Endeavor Society of
State Street Church Friday evening
WAS one of the jolliest parties of
the year. The Misses Inez and Mar
garet Baker were the hostesSes of
the evening and they, with Kenneth
Rayburn and Miss Evelyn Steele
planned the affair. Everybody was
dressed wrong the guests
had TO enter the house backward,
desert was served 1T the beginning
of the menu instead of the end, the
clever games including a spelling
match were begun at the wrong end,
and II was a rip-roaring affair all
the way through. The games were
original and clever and there was
not dull moment the entire even
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
MASONS ENTERTAIN
WITH DANCE, PROGRAM

Members Of the FL Centre Lodge
No. 3S4, F. x A. NJ, entertained
their wives, daughters and sweet
hearts last night with a program
and dance, following the regular
meeting. There were many guests
and the program of music and read,
ings was very enjoyable. Prof. and
Mrs, William Payne of the Eastsidc
high school and group of girls
presented a program of music and
dramatic readings: the Masons
quartet, with Prof. Elmer \. Todd
at the piano, sang selections and the
entire audience joined in community
singing which was delightful, Dane
ing followed, with suitable refresh
ments. These social evenings are to
be feature of the season, to be Civ
eli once "A month.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
Erening Bridge H0nOrs
the Departing HendersOns

The F. w. Hendersons., who left
Yesterday to reside in Los Angeles,
We're the inspiration of many delight
f,il social events of last week, the
lst being an evening bridge at the
kome of Mr.. and Mrs. r. b. Claggett
On Wensley avenue. Flowers of the
Season were used in decoration of
the rooms and dainty refreshments
were served after the game. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. ". f.
Henderson, Mr.. and Mrs. \. c. Johns
ton, DIR. and Mrs. Roy Thompson,
tsilexico; Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Barr, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Rowe, Calexico; Mr.. and
Mrs. X. T. Gooch. Mrs. Barr and
4. c. Johnston made the high scores
;ild guest prizes were awarded TO
Nr. and Mrs. Henderson.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
Young BFGWLey Women
GtUe Delightful Dance
By Press staff Correspondent

BRAWLEY, Jan. lG.-Friday eve
ming Miss Mary Shouse, Miss Gen.
eve Cash and Miss Helen Macpher-
son were hostesses at delightful
rarity for Is couples, given at tic
Ralph Srilgenbaur home on South
Imperial Avenue
Ihe color scheme was yellow and
purple the chandeliers being exuuis.
uciy draped in those TWO cOlors to
represent flowers. A clever feature
was the artistic programs given to
fhc women, each with a picture OF
the three hostesses. Dancing was
enjoyed thfoughout the evening
with Mrs. Judy at the piano and Mr.
Born saXaphonist Delicious re-
tfeshments Of chicken salad. hot tea
biscuits and coffee We're served.
Tie guests included Miss Veffie
Milstead, Miss Mercie Clifford. Miss
Lnra Kirkpatrick. Miss Edith
Moore, Miss Pauline Veitch. Miss
Marjorie kratz, Miss Lucille Mar
shall, Miss Helen Cunningham. Miss
Betty Rradbury, Miss Harpa Pitts OF
Fl Centre, Miss Kathleen Graves,
MISS Mary Quinn, Miss Aileen De
.loulnet. Mrs. Fred Crowel, Mrs
t.afl Jack, Miss shouse. Miss Cash
anu Hiss Macpherson and Messrs
haii jack, Frank De Armen, Joe
Nllen, lace Scibert Leo Sehfaeder.
Walter Havekorst Alex McBerney
,s'nhei jefferson William Anderson
Milford Tucker Floyd Mallory. Roy
Nafh raul smith, Fred Crowell. Os-
~'f leaNy John Apologize, Casey
and beSsingeg.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
Walker Partner
of McPheeters

Announcement is made by CLYDE
McPheetcrs, that J. l.. Walker has
purchased half interest in his vul-
canizing business at $40 South Fifth
street, and the new firm to be known
as McPheeters. and Walker will
specialize in King Motor oil and
Fisk tires. Mr.. Walker was for three
years connected with the Imperial
Irrigation District at Calesico, and
later spent year as electrician in
this city. He recently made visit
TO the headquarters of the King
Motor Oil Company ut Bakersfield
and was successful in obtaining the
agency for its product in this ter.
ritory for the new firm. Details Of
the new partnership were completed
yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
QUINTET OF FAMOUS COMEDIANS IN QUINCY ADAM
y - WI II L Il Z 4 2
SAWYER"

"Guincy Adams Sawyer, the
much heralfod picture of New Eng
land life, made its premier showing
in Fl Centre last night to packed
house, and advance reports Of its
unusuainess were not at all cxag-
gerated. II is a large sized slice
Of life as il is lived by every day
people, introducing action and sus-
pense all along ine line.
The acting Of few Of the many
stars assembled for this east, stands
out boldly, even in this day of super.
productions.
OF course the hero and heroine,
Blanche Sweet and handsome John
Bowers walk off with most of the
honors and keep the audience in a
gasping state Of suspense during tlIe
extraordinary scenc where the ferry
boat is sent on its way to the crash
ihG water fails aud John rescues her
by galloping cross country and plak
ing ath-defying leap on horse
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
Honor Boston Visitors
Uith Informal Musicale
ny Press staU Corrc.pondcu,

bRAWLEf. Jan. l6.-Mr. and
Mrs. r. Clinton Lovoland entertain.
ed with a delightful informal mus.
ieale IN honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bax.
ter OF Boston, at their home in No.
; sunday evening. Miss Mary
Shouse aud Mrs. Cav Pearson sano
several solos with Miss MarvoT
Pearson AZ the piano. Mrs. Frank
REYNOLDS read poem Of her own
composition
Delicious refreshments were
served. Among those present were
ar, ami Mrs. Frank REYNOLDS Mrs
= y. Pellet, Silas Bryant. Mr. and
Mrs Ella Tucker, Mrs. GUY Pearson
Mr and Mrs. Baxter, Miss Mary
Shoase, Miss Maryon Pearson. Mis-.
MarSaEet Pcllett, Miss Elizabcth
Pellet Mss Aileen De Journet Mr.
and Mrs. 4. Clinton Loveland. Bax.
ter Loyelapd and Howard Lcvelaud.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
GgA}oci;ety
DINNER DANCE TO
BE SMART EVENT

Mrs. Monor sweeney Will have
the members of the Ten Thousand
Club Ways and Means committee as
hancheon guests at her home Friday.
Pie committee will plan further for
ele Spanish dinner dance to be given
ut the clubhouse on the evening of
January 27, and which is going to
be quite the Smartest and eleverest
social event Of the year.
= Everything is to. be Spanish in the
CAL sense of the word decorations.
menu. music, dancers and entertain
crs. The committee SAYS that the
dinner is to be perfectly delectable
and the dance to follow is bound to
sr q happy event in such setting.
The Young matrons planning the
affair are: Mrs. NJ. NJ. Sweeney.
Mrs. John Rice, Mrs. Vaughn
Thompson. Mrs f. \. Nance. Mrs.
Neal Gavin, Mrs. Joseph Mum, Mrs.
=. ]. Mack, and Mrs. John Me
Nccce.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
Riddles Party
GiUen at John Rice Home

Mrs. John Rice entertained a
group of children at an all-day party
Saturday and declares she never had
shch good time. There was pret-
tg luncheon at noon with the kind
ID eats little folks like, and there
were Jolly games on the lawn, with
many diversions. The boys and
girls attending were: Phyllis Brew
os, Billy Brewer. Ruth W. Whitelaw,
Eva Rae Lavayea, Madge Osborne,
seggy Whitelaw, Kenneth Mason,
Billy Osborne. Abbie Cook. Kenneth
Osborne. Jimmy star, Buddy Cook,
and Junior and Morgan Rice.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-16
BOB" LINEKIN IN
NEW LOCATION

II. j. Linekin, proprietor of the
SuititOrium, after many years on
Sixth street, has moved his estab
lishmcnt to the corner of Fifth and
State streets, in the Princess Hotel
building, where he will be able to
render improved service to his Gus
toners because of increased space
and better facilities for carrying on
his work. Mr.. Linekin is one of the
best boosters for Imperial Valley and
has shown his, faith in the future Of
El Centre by charging his business
at this time. "Bob'' has Il host OF
friends in the city who will wish
him we'll in his new location.