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Evening star., 1923-05-11
WH0OP|NG COUGH
ON INCREASE HERE
Health Office Warns Against
Contact With Victims of
MaIady.

With whoopiug cough on the in
crease in Washington, the health de-
partment IN its weekly report made
public yesterday afternoon. warns pa 9
rents not to let their children come i'll
contact with playmatcs who arc suffer
ing from the disease.
This situation is such" states the
health office. "as to suggest Il word
of caution with respect to allowing
children not suffering with the dis
ease to come in contact with those
who are. Whoopns cough is dan
EerouS communicable disease and is
responsible, directly or indirectly. for
more deaths among young children
than is generally supposed. and there
are many serious complications at
tendant upon it.
"The germ of the disease is he
loved to he given off through the
act of coughing or snrcZing. 1t would
seem to follow. therefore. that those
who are merely in the company OF
the patient may become affected. In
the earlier stages of the disease the
symptoms resemble those OF an prdi-
nary cold. but the ordinary cold uSu-
ally gets better in the course of Il
week or ten days, while in the case
of whooping cough the conditions
gradually become WorS" until the
characteristic Whoop clears up the
diagnosis.
There were siXty-Six cases of this
April -. forty-eight cases the follow
ing week, SiXtY-two for the last week
"f April and torty-Onc cases for the
first week of May.
Evening star., 1923-05-11
SIS TO GRAVES FUND.

Seventy five dollars, tho largest
donation made by any local American
Legion Post to tho national orgauiza
ton s 100000 graves endowment
fund. WAS received yesterday by
Howard 5 Fisk, SeCretary-treasurcr
from National Prcss club Post. No.
20. Other contributions reported in
"ludc $40 from fsoCk Island, Ill. Post,
No. 200. and 50 from William Me
kinley Circle. No. =. Ladies of the
G y. K. Checks are being received
daily from legiunnaireS all over the
country. the latest mails bringing in
donations from members who Joined
the legion in this city but who are
living elsewhere.
All graves will be decorated on
Memorial day. in this country and the
various cemeteries overseas. with Il
small American flag and a poppy. and
il is for this purpose that the legion
is seeking $1,000 II permanent en-.
dowmcnt fund. Contributions may be
made AT the booth in the District
building or 1" Mr.. Fisk, at 909 l2th
street northwest
Evening star., 1923-05-11
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

pRESIDENT-"The Gold Dfggers
(seccnd week), performance at S:3o
pm.
BELASCO - "Bluebeard's Eighth
Wife" tsecond week). at 2:30 and S:oo
pm.
GARRICK-"rhe Whole Towns
Talking" at $50 pm.
KEITH's-Marion Morgan Dancers
vaudeville, at els and S:15 pm.
COSMOS-Bobby Higgins and
Laughter. vaudeville, at 3, $50 and
pm.
STRAND-Larry Harkins and his
"Monarchs of Melody" at 2:45, $3.50
and S:45 pm.
GAYETY-"Let's Co" burlesque
at 2:15 and Sis pm.
METROPOLITAN - Norma Tai
madge., in within in the Law, at
1l:45 am, 1:20. $50. 500 1:21 and
$50 pm.
RIALTO-Agnes Ayrcs. III "Racins
Hearts at 1880 am, 1:S0, $3.50. $50
1880 and $50 pm.
PALACE-Thomas Meighan. In
THE Ne'er 10 Well.'' at 11:O5 am.
1905, 3:15. 5:1J, 7:15 and $3.50 pm.
COI.UMBIA-"You Can't Fool Your
Wife, with Leatrice JOY and Lewis
stone. at 1875 am, 1920, 2:l0, 4:l0
6. $50 and $3.50 pm.
Evening star., 1923-05-11
MRS. HOES HONOR GUEST.

Mrs. Rose Gouverncur Hoes. local
author and great granddaughter of
President James Monroe. who enun-
ciated the famous doctrine Of inter
national relations, is announced as
the special guest of honor at the
Monroe Doctrine centennial. which
Will be observed in Los Angeles JULY
to August 4. inclusive
1t was Mrs. Hoes who suggested
that collection be made of the in
auguratiun gowns worn by the wives
of the Presidents of the United
states. She contributed the dress
| that her great grandmother wore
when her husband. President Monroe
was iuducted into office. This col
lection is on display at the smith
Sonian Institution.
Evening star., 1923-05-11
WIFE ASKS ALlMONY.
Husband MAI ed IN Suit Now in
Jail.

Although her husband. Louis +.
Eodgerney. is IN jail at North Hamp-
ton. Mass. Mrs. Addie B Hodgerncy.
in Il suit for an absolute divorce
filed yesterday in the District Su
preme Court. asks for alimony.
They were married at Baltimore
December 10. 1916, and have no chill
dren. She charges her husband de-
serted her in October. 1919, and is
now confined in the house of cor
rection following his conviction Of
misconduct with another woman. At
forneys \. 4. Stern and ]. l.. Krup-
saw appear for t1e wife.
Evening star., 1923-05-11
ORCHESTRA CONCERT.

To be given at o'clock to-
night at the United States Ma
rine Institute. Sth and ] streets
southeast, by the United States
Navy Band Orchestra, Charles
Benter. director.
Overture, Der Freischutz,"
49, c. Won Weber
Clarinet solo, "Sorgenfrei,"
Rob. Vollstedt
First Musician Chas. Brendler.)
Grand scenes from the opera,
"Eugen Onengin,"
+. Tschaikowsky
Tone poem, "Finiandia."
Jean Sibelius
Song. Home. Sweet Home"
Bishop Payne
Tin commemoration Of the Tooth
anniversary of the writing
of the song.)
Nalse. "Badner Mad'ln."
Karl Komzak
("The Girls of Baden.")
Excerpts from the musical COM
cdy, prince of Pilsen," c. I.uders
March, THE Gallant Seventh"
John Philip Sousa
Finale, Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1923-05-11
Furniture Repairing

Look the homo and Office over anu
see II there are any of the pieces of
furniture getting a little weak and
shaky. Now's the time to have them
done before it's too late to reclaim
them. Send for one of the experts
advertising in the Recommended
Service column-Of the CLASSIFIED
Section. Goull be guaranteed salts
factory ServiCn.--A dNerti snment
Evening star., 1923-05-11
II lCRANDAIT,S AVENUE GRAND

SNAlNDALL . s45 Pa. Ave. Sc
II Mats. pm. Daily 2 IN. Sunday.
\ TODAY-wALTEH HERS. i'll MIR
/ BILLINGS SPENDS HIS DIME
| And FIGHTING BLOOD. Round ,
4 RROW-HELENE CHADWICK.
in GIMME. And Our Garg
Comedy. THE BIG SHOW e Ap-
DED MATINEE AT 7 RACTION.
THE OREGON TRAIL" No o
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Swing
Here Tomorrow

After nearly two weeks of speak
ing in San Bernadino and Orange
Counties in behalf of the Swing
Johnson Bill for the construction of
Boulder Dam, Congressman Phil d.
Swing joined the party Of See
retary of War Weeks at San Diego,
and will remain with them until
today. Wednesday Mr.. Swing will
return to Ell Centre and on Thurs
day, May "a, will address a meeting
of north end citizens at the Brawely
grammer school on the Swing-JOhn-
son Bill. Elmer Heald, Chairman
of the American Legion committee
on Boulder Canyon Dam; Ira Aten,
president of the Imperial Irrigation
District; and Earl Pound, member of
the district board from Brawley,
will also address the meeting.
The following day the congress
man will leave for Riverside, and
upon his return few days later,
will address farm center meetings
at Mt. Signal and Heber. The lat
ter meeting will be joint affair,
including Jasper, Bonds Corner,
Verde, Acacia, McCabe, Seely, Mel
GLAND, Calexico, and Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
ITALIAN PRINCESS
TO BE FETED BY
WOMEN OF SOUTH

LOS ANGELES, May 22.-
Princess Santa Borghese of Rome,
Italy, will be entertained by 1000
woman of Southern California at
formal breakfast at the Ambassa-
dor Hotel Saturday noon.
Princess Borghese comes to the
Pacific coast to speak officially
for the Italian Ministry of Eduea-
ton at the n. r. A. conference in
San Francisco next month.
During her stay in Los Angeles
she will be official guest of the
city and the chamber of commerce.
Women of the southland respon-
sible for the Saturday noon affair
in her honor represent the Fedora
ton of Women Clubs, the Fede-
ration of Business and Profession
al Women, League Of Women Vot-
ers and school affiliations. Scores
of women from southern counties
are making reservations through
the Women's Banking Department
of the Bank of Italy in Los An
geles for the interesting event.
A graduate of the University Of
Bologna and leading English edu-
cational institutions, leader i'll
suffrage and artistic circles in her
own country, Princes Borghese
brings a message of interest and
friendship to the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Palacios Carry
Off HOnOrs In
Game at Jacumba

Cecil Cruz, star pitcher OF the
Palacios Of MexicaG, had "evcrv-
thing at Jaeumba, and the III
Centre baseball stars could do
little with his delivery, while Bob
bv Green Of San Diego was easy
pickings for the boys from the other
side oil the line and the locals went
down to shutout defeat, the final
score being IA 10 @.
The Palacios got to Green in the
first inning for six runs. the re-
suit Of heavy smuggling, and added
four more in the fourth by follow
ing the same tactics IN the eighth
they repeated the trick, and then
rested co1tent for the afternoon
Baker the loeal left fielder, con
tsibuted several star catches dur
ing the game, which brought the
small crowd Of spectators TO their
feet, andtried hard to connect with
the bail when he stepped to the
plate but could not make the grade.
The Locals seemed to have holes in
their bats, but even the best of
them fall down, and it IS certain
that next Sundays game win see
the fireworks fly at Jacumba.
Under schedule, four more games
ere to be played, unless one Of the
teams takes a majority of them be
fore the entire series IS played.
The Palacios were strengthened
Sunday by the addition of several
crack pls-ers from Hermosillo. ami
the fans ON the other side Of the
line are determined 70 have a strong
team to represent them in the Sc
ries.
The threatening weather Sunday
kept the crowd from going TO the
hills Sunday, and there were less
than 500 people at the game.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Plan Improved
Marketing for
I. V. WatermelOns

BRAWLEY, May 22.-The drive
for membership being carried on
by the Imperial Valley Vegetable
and Melon Growers Association has
aroused considerable interest among
the members of the business and
banking fraternity.
Three thousand acres is the esti-
mated watermelon acreage which is
largely in the FL Centre district.
The association has, decided upon
a triple inspection this season. The
first inspection will be in the field
next at the car by the association s
experts and finally by the govern
ment. At many of the large stands
along the coast it was shown that
the'venderpaid an average price of
$40 per ton for watermelons last
year. According to Bishop the
grower receives not more than an
average of $l2 per ton.
1t is expected that Brawley ship
ments will begin shortly although
a definite date cannot be set. Sew
eral ears of Mexican watermelons
arrived at Los Angeles but the
quality, it is claimed, is Inferior.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22

DECRY ACTS
RUSS SOVIET
Nv United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, May 22.-The atti-
tude Of the socialist party OF Amer
lea in convention here toward the
Russian soviet government was de-
eided tday when resolutions We're
adopted protesting against the pol
10y Of political persecution" Of non
belshevik working classes organiza-
tions in Russia. The resolutions
adopted were in contrast to those
rejected yesterday in which the of
ficials Of the soviet were character
lied as "cruel' and "merciless. -
Resolutions to be passed on by the
convention today concern the ma
tionalization of coal mines, the Ku
Klux Klan, recognition Of Mexico
by the United States and amnesty
of political prisoners.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Rev. Crawford
Goes to L. A.

Rev. NJ. X. Crawford, rector Of
st. Paul's Episcopal church of this
city has been transferred to Los
Angeles. His removal will be
mourned by his many valley par
ishioner and friends. Rev. Craw-
ford has been here about a ye;s', but
has made a wide acquaintance dur
ing that time, as his activities have
included work in Holtville, Brawley
and Calexico, as well as in this city.
Under Rev. Crawford s supervision,
a new Episcopal church is being
erected in Calexico.
Next Sunday Rev. Crawford will
conduct his last services here. The
Crawford family will leave for Los
Angeles Immediately following the
high school commencement exer-
cises, when Mrs. Crawford 9 son,
Norman Martin, will graduate.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Turned Down at
Prison, Wo m a n
Swallows Poison
By United Press Leased Wire

LINCOLN, Neb., May 22.-Re-
fused re-admittance to the Nebras-
ka penitentiary from which she had
recently been paroled Miss Violet
Schmidt, %, swallowed poison tab
lets and collapsed in the office of
the state parole officer today. Ply
sicians said she woul dprobably re-
cover.
Miss Schmidt, from prominent
Omaha family, was forced to work
is n stenographer after the death
of her father left her penniless. A
year and a half ago she confessed
to passing bad checks and was SEN
tcnced to prison but was paroled in
January.
"No one wants q Jail bird to
work for them she told Mrs. NJ.
d. Harmon, state parole officer,
pleading to be taken back to pris-
on to finish her sentence. "All my
friends have deserted me. Please
let me go back to prison. y
When told her request could not
be granted, the girl swallowed the
tablets and collapsed.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Kays New Local
Agent For S. P.
Brown Promoted

Carl R. Kays, fer several years
telegraph operator al the local
Southern Pacific Station, has been
appointed local agent for the com
panv to succeed George T. Brown,
who has been transferred to River
side where he viii act as travelling
freight and passenger agent for the
company. Mr.. Brown has been
agent here for several years and
made many friends during his stay
here, and proved his value to the
company by his efficient work.
The new agent, though a compar-
atiycly Young man. has had long
experience in railroad work and
should prove a valuable man for the
company. He has resided in FL Cen
tFo for several years and is well
known here.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Rickard After
Proposed Wills
Dempsey Scrap
BY HENRY L. FARRELL
Inited Pr.sS Staff Cerrespondent


NEW YORK, MAY 22.-Tex Rick
ard stepped suddenly into the ranks
Of promoters seeking the proposed
Dempsey-Wins heavyweight cham
pionship match this morning.
Richard went before the New
York boxing commission seeking
information if the bout coald be
held in this state.
Rickard said he had not made
any efforts 10 get the match in the
past because he had thought it
would not be possible to get official
permission.
Almost n wear ago Wills went
through the formality of filing an
official challenge for a champion
ship bout and posting a certified
theck for $2500 as a guarantee.
Mullins, his manager, now has called
upon the commission 10 announce
what is to be done about It and the
commission is UP against the neces-
sity of declaring itself.
Law sharks are Of the opinion
that Wills must be given a chance if
boxing is to remain a legal sport
in New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
* No 5432 In Bankruptcy
NOTICE OF FIRST, MEETING OF
..S - CREDITORS .s

In the District Court, of the Unit
cd States for the Southern District
Of California, Southern Division.
In the Matter Of Fred Miller,
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Fred Miller,
of Calexico, in the County Of I'M.
perial and district aforesaid, a
bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on
the 9Th day Of May, 1923, the said
Fred Miller was duly adjudicated
Bankrupt; and that the first meet.
ing Of his creditors will be held at
the office of the undersigned Re.
feree, l03 and 104 Rehkopf Build
ing, Sixth and Main Sts., in the
City Of Ell Centre, state Of Califor-
mia, ON the 28th day Of May A. d.,
1923, at the hour Of 9:30 a. m. at
which time the said creditors may
attend, prove their claims, appoint
a Trustee, examine the Bankrupt,
consider q petition of the Trustee
to sell the property of said Bank
rupt and transact such other bust
ness as may properly come before
said meeting.
WILBUR w. RANDALL,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Dated May II, 1923.
2otl
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Plan
Trip to Europe

Their many friends in the valley
will regret to learn that Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Thomas, former owners of
the Model Grocery, are leaving the
valley permanently
The I:.onrases nave just closed up
their place of business on Main
street after years of successful
selling, and ARE planning to leave
June 6 for an extended trip to their
old home in Wales.
Upon their return in the autumn
they will locate somewhere near the
coast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas have been
prominent in social and fraternal
circles of the valley for 10 years.
Their two oldest children, Mary and
Howell, are among the members of
the graduating class of the Central
High School, and are extremely
popular in the younger set.
Mr.. Thomas popular young
brother, Conner, has gone to San
Diego where he expects to be per
manently located.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
HOLTVILLE
by Press Staff Correspondent

HOLTVILLf, Mav 22.-The Ala
mo- Verde farm center will meet
Wednesday at the Alamo school
house. Several speakers will be
present and very interesting pro-
gram carried out.
Elfred Luons, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Luons, underwent an opera
tion for the removal of adenoids
and 'tonsils at the Holtville Hospi-
tai Monday morning. He is doing
nicely.
Mrs. Fred Wilson returned to her
home near Meloland Sunday with
her new baby boy, which was born
al the Holtville hospital May II.
Mrs. Mills is visiting this week
with her son, Woodie Mills and
family of Fl Centro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Rivers and
little son were Holtville visitors
from Brawlev district Monday
morning.
The literary Section was to have
met Tuesday afternoon at the home
of the chairman Mrs. John Kava-
naugh, but was postponed to We'd
nesday afternoon. This is the last
meeting of the year, and the pro-
gram for the following year will be
made out.
Benjamin Stafford, who received
badly fractured skull two weeks
ago while lifting the lid of an ice
box, is reported as doing nicely.
Miss Rena Smith and Miss Viola
Peters were among those enjoying
Sunday in the hills.
Mrs. Rufus Duden of Calexieo
spent Sunday visiting with her sis
ter, Mrs. Jeff Mills and family, on
East Fourth street.
H. T. Whaling of the Alamo dis
trict has returned from Il two
weeks vacation at San Diego.
G.. j. Watson has returned home
after visiting in Los Angeles with
trineds for a few days.
Concrete Contract
Pete Ryerson, of the Imperial
Valley Concrete company has re-
ceiyed a contract for making sever
al hundred thousand concrete
blocks for Mr.. Vaughn, of Jacumba.
There is a natural gravel bed there
and the blocks, will be made from
If for cottages and other buildings
there. Mr.. Ryerson recently pur-
chased the concrete business from
/ +. W. Weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex johnson and
children left today for their home
in Corona after spending 4 couple
of weeks visiting with Mr.. John.
son S parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. +.
johnson.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Weeks Party in
Tour of Studios
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, May 22.-Secre-
tary of War Weeks and the con
gressional party accompanying him
on the junket of the army trans
port L. S. Grant, today toured Hol-
lywood and saw how the movies are
made.
Later the party left for Pasadena
where they will view the Hunting
ton art gallery. They are schedul
cd tosail from San Pedro at 8 o.
clock tonight for San Francisco.
Secretary Weeks will leave the
party at San Francisco.
Last night Weeks spoke at q
chamber of commerce banquet on
the value ofthe country's military
establishment in peace times.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Jail Two in Raid
on Movie Schools

e. LOS ANGELES. May 22.-Offi-
cials of two "make-up' schools.
which are alleged to prey On mex
perienced persons who come to Hol-
lywood applying for positions in
motion pictures, were in Jail here
today following first police action
in its campaign to make Los An
gelcs safe for the moviestruck ten
derfoot The men who are in Jail
on charges of violation of the city
advertising ordinance are Harry
Keaton, head of the Keaton Produc-
tion company, and James II. Chip
man, head of the California Film
company.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Arthur S. Fell, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned Admistratrix of the
Estate of Arthur S. Fell, deceased,
to the Creditors Of, and all persons
having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit the same with
the necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication
of this notice to the said Admins
tratrix at room 106 Rehkopf Build
ing, Fl Centre, or file them with
the County Clerk of Imperial
County, California.
Dated MAY 22nd, 1923.
MARIE A. KLELNDINST, :
Administrative.
Hickcox, Crenshaw & Trude, Attor-
neys for Estate.
First published May 90, 1923.
May 20 20, June s IL
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
Much Interest is
Shown in Border
Jiu Jitsu Fight

Many FL Centre wrestling fans
plan to 60 to Cale1ico tomorrow
night to see Ad Santel and Professor
Higami fight it out for the jiu iitsu
championship of America, which
viii be the stellar attraction at an
athletic bill presented at the recre
alton center under the auspices of
Calexico Post, American Legion. In
addition to the American sports,
the big majority OF the japanese
coionv will be On hand to root for
their countryman.
In addition TO the wrestling, there
viii be two or more good boxing
bouts between first class men, and
exhibitions OF japanese fencing,
strong man stunts and other attrac
tiCns.
Though meeting Professor Higami
at the national sport OF Japan, San
tel feels confident of winning, hav-
ing mastered the art Of jiu jitsu
and defeated many Of the leading
japanese wres;.ers during a tour of
the Orient.
Professor Higami has been seen
in action in the valley several
times in the last few months, and
though a small man, he has been
able 10 take the measure Of men
much larger and heavier than he is.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
PIONEER
DIES IN BRAWLEY

BRAWLEY, May 22.-Samuel f.
Burger, an old time resident o. I'm
perial Valley, passed away Satur-
day after !; long illness. Mr.. Bur
ger was well known throughout the
north end of the valley. H had
vast interests in the valley and was
interested in irrigation affairs.
He was born in Springfield, Mo-,
and had an honorable record in the
Civil War. Funeral services will
be held from the Hopes Chapel at
10 o clock today. Masonic services
will be conducted at the grave by
the officers of Br;wlev Lodge, No.
402 f. and A. VI. of which Mr..
Burger was member.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
SEELEY
BY Press Staff Correspondent

SEELEY, May 22.-The sick of
Seeley are getting along very nice
~. Mrs. Cook, who had her tonsils
removed on Saturday, is getting
along fine. Rev. Chapman, who
was sick last week and unable to
preach on Sunday, is improving.
Peter Morrison, who had his arm
broken on Friday, is resting com
fortably. Lois Sprinkle who has
had typhoid fever, will soon be able
to be up again.
Word has been received from Mrs.
w. X. Miller that Mr.. Miller had a
comfortable trip and is feeling
much better at their new home in
Sierra Madre.
Grouleffs Move
Nels Grouieff moved from the
Cunningham ranch west Of Seeley
to the old Florence school house.
Mr. Grouleff is working as carpen-
ter for Irrigation district.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Simund motor
ed to Live Oak Spring on Friday
evening.
Word has been received mere that
Mrs. NJ. Scola, who formerly ran
the Seeley restaurant is at Campo
and getting quite well again.
Two large tanks have been placed
On the siding by the Standard Oil
station, 50 now the company will
soon be ready TO operate their sta.
tion here.
Miss Edna Berridge of Calexieo
spent the week end with her sister,
Mrs. F. A. Robinson. Friday night
they took in the high school oper.
eta in FL Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-22
HALLE SMITH FUND
GROWING RAPIDLY

BRAWLEY, May 22.-The fund
being raised here for the erection
of monument to the memory of
Miss Halle Smith, as suggested by
Mrs. Florence Dunham Robbins,
principal of Magnolia school, is be-
ing swelled by the contributions Of
the pupils of the elementary schools
of the Brawley Union high school
district. Outside subscription
amounting to one hundred and sixty
dollars have been pledged. The pu-
pills have been asked to contribute
ten cents each.