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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-02
BIC DANCE TUESDAY

II you have not yet purchased
your ticket Tor Tho big dance 60 be-
given Tuesday evening az Economy
hall. First and Pike. for tho benefit
OF tho Ryther Home. you can DO
20 az any OF the down town stores
q the SWIM Drug CO. Proceeds
from tho dance will be used 20
/ equip the manual training ana ath.
ietie departments OF tho school. a
very worthy cause, II you cannot
so. buy ticket and send friend.
sunshine folks viii bo In attendance
and Leonhrd's orchestra VIII spoil
any chance OF your becoming a wall
flower.
Remember. now. you have a date
for Tuesday night. March 9.
800 ATTEND CoUE PARTY
Manager Frank steffy'a Coliseum
theater party was tho biggest and
best ever. Tho day waH IDEAL and
every Hhut.in who registered was
there To SO Emile coue and his por.
trayed formula. ssventy.fiye cara
OF every shape and slzo were utilized
In transporting the 900 aged and IN.
firm shut.ins who attended. The
Yellow and Red Top Taxi companies
placed their entire fleets at our dis.
posal and ! wish to thank them and
tiEvlr drivers for their attentive and
I orderly manner OF handling their
/ Passengers
The Seattle Taricab Co. furnlshea
E a i6'paSsenEcr Packard and the
VIM. HuEhson Co. furnished mot
Of 20 Ford and Lincoln ears. hut.
Itorworth & Sons snd tho Bonney.
Watson Co. furnished ambulances.
Others who furnished cars were:
Home Undertaking Co. Mrs. NJ A.
Porter. Mrs. Robert TrumbuIl, Mru
Rogers. Mrs. Doris Harrison, p. 10.
chamberlain. Mrs, HAstiuEA. Charlie,
Harris. Mrs. Albert jacobson. Mrs.
Caroline Humphrey. Mrs. John
Crossen. Frank Glhbony and n soor,
Iof others who did not give their
names.
mo Following performed excellent
work In the manner in which they
administered TO tho nhutinE Mrs.
Robert w. Gran. Mrs. c. W. shntla.
Mrs. Lonora whorf. Bertha Brown
Mrs. W. 4. Jones' Mru. Alien J.
Hawkes.. Mrs. w. w. Turner Mrs.
Lilly Harrison, Mrs. c. NJ. Andrcwn,
Russ slmonton. Jay Gage Clint
Montgomery and Manager Frank
stsffy. WHOSE big heart opened the
beautiful JenBon.von HerberE the.
alter TO bring cheer TO tho hundreds
OF shut.ins.
Tho wonderful Coliseum orchestra.
under the direction Of VI. jacques
Bcaucaire. volunteered 10 give an
their weekly holiday. to play for
us.
Chief OF Police 'RiH" s.veryns
added to the shutting large Indebt.
edness to him By sending sergean,
l.. w. Miller and Officers l.. J.
Gardner, G. NJ. Johnston. l.. G
Hines. A. Swanson. Fred livery and
s. Il. Dodson to assist in carrying
the shut.ins TO their seats.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-02
SUNSHINE SMILES
Department for Seattle ShutIns and Their Friends.
Appearing Every Week in The Seattle Star
Edited By II. LOOpe-Phons Capitol asss

tainsd 20 Of them az a thsatsr par.
~ The shutlns are very grateful
70 Mr., Ritter Tor his kindness and
20 chief of Police W. n. sevoryns
who came 10 their rescue with "a
delegation Of policemen. who lifted
tho shut.ins and carried them 20
their seats.
The motorists who transported
tho guests were Mrs. NJ, A. Porter.
Mrs. Caroline Humphric-. Miss Eva
Mason. X 5. Copeland aud Charles
Wilson. Capt. John Rex Thompson
made all the arrangements for the
affair and Mrs. Robert w. Gran
cared for them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-02
Rival Aviators Pre-
pare for Long Flight

LONDON. March 1.-Two famous
aviators are preparing for round the
world flights by asroplane over en-.
tlrrly different routes. Sir Keith
Smith intends 20 SO by what Ia called
tho northern route. while Alan J.
Gotham plans 70 follow the southern
route. They hope 20 hop orr IN the
early spring.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-02
GUILD MEETING

Tho Guild meeting with Mrs. Ella
Barto last week was well attended.
Following a very tasty luncheon. n
fine program was rendered by Mrs.
Chauncy shelton, Mrs. Lou Barrow,
Miss Hannah Evons and Miss vIr.
glnia Merrell. Tho Guild n prepar.
ing for bazaar in tho future.
"wednesday they served for the Ry.
Their Homo. The next regular meet.
Ing viii be held March is at the
residence OF Mrs. Z. w. Jones,
202s Nyo place.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-02
SURPRISE PARTY

Tho children OF the Rythcr Home
were agreeably surprised early
Tuesday, when 30 members OF the
senior department OF tho Gilman
Park Methodist Sunday school flock.
cd to tho home, bearing candy.
popcorn and other daintIes. A reg.
ular party was soon in order. Mrs.
knutson spoke on the pilgrimages
tho department makes. Tho follow.
Ing give n beautiful program:
Winifred Conrad. Edith Plsht and
tho Ryther children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-02
and good will the humble ferry boat.
Dedicated to Mrs N. ]. Thorsen.
Seabold. Wash, December 25. 1921.
EDWARD L. STENBACK.
HANGMAN IN THE TOLLS

BOLTON, Eng, March s.-Hang.
man William Bolton has been ar
rested for deserving his wife and
children 10 years ago,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-02
ENJOY THEArER PARTY

Several Seattle uhutina saw their
first vaudeville show IN years Tues.
day afternoon. when Manager Carl
Ritter Of she Moore thvatcr enter
, 1923-09-25
Publication.

TTis hereby brought to public no
l tice that the Government has,
this date, authorized the Reverend
]. P. CHR tSTENSEN to perform
civil religious functions in the Mum
cipality OF Saint Croix.
Government of the Virgin Islands Of
the United States, Saint Thomas 6 Sep
VIM S. ZANE,
G~oy.rament Secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
BLUE LAW" FIGHT
in |. A. BLAMED
FOR BAD BLAZE
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HOLLYWOOD, Dee. 21.-Fire of
incendiary origin late last night des-
troycd the garage and damaged the
residence of DR.. Gustav Briegleb,
staunch "blue law advocate, at
439 North Serrano avenue, it was
revealed today.
The blaze followed shortly after
receipt by DR.. Briegleb of a notice
ordering him to leave the city under
penalty of being tarred and feather
ed.
The minister was gone from his
residence for short time last night,
and during his absence neighbors
discovered the garage ablaze, and
the flames spreading to the house.
The damage will amount to several
hundred dollars, it was estimated.
Fire department officials announc.
ed the fire was of incendiary ori-
gin.
DR.. Briegleb has been one of the
strongest advocates of "blue law
enforcement during the present fight
over law enforcement now going on
in Los Angeles. He is close per-
sonal friend of the Rev. Bob Shuler,
another leader of the "blue law
forces.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
JAPAN TO SEEK
NEW AGREEMENT
AS TO RIG HIT 5
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WASHINGTON, Dee, 21.-Japan
has decided again to ask for Ameri-
can government for IN agreement
to protect the rights Of japanese
in the United States, it was under
stood in authoritative circles today.
1t is believed Ambassador Hani.
Lara, the japanese envoy to Wash
ingtOn, already has taken first steps
looking to diplomatic negotiations
for a settlement.
The problem has existed in one
form or another years, dating back
TO when California first prohibited
japanese from owning knd. Not
only California but othN western
states have passed more drastic laws
prohibiting Japanese from either
leasing or holding land in any way
for agricultural development.
Many Leaving Cal.
The United States supreme court
rcecatly confirmed the constitutions
ulity of these laws in California and
Washington. II has been stated that
since the supreme court decisions
many Japanese are leaving Califor.
mia.
One OF the two following courses
os action are believed TO be the most
probable step by the Japanese.
An inquiry to the American gov
crument indicating desire for ne
gotiations as Ia when discussion
of the problem can be opened Such
"a step probably viii be regarded as
constituting informal representa-
tions to the United States.
4 formal protest 10 the American
state department against the trea.
mcut Of japanese in western states,
which might force negotiations Of
the question.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
Giant Liner Leviathan Aground in Upper n Y Bay
TEACHERS MEET
ENJOYS FINAL
SESSION TODAY
Speeches on Necessary
Steps for Improving
Schools

Following the last general assem-
bly, of the Imperial County Teachers
Institute which was held at the high
school this morning, the teachers are
this afternoon scattering to coast
and other points for their Christ
mas holiday vacations.
A general symposium was the fea-
turc of this mornings program,
over which d. S. Richmond, super
intendent of the Brawley district,
presided. Various subjects of inter
est to the teachers, and which dealt
as a whole with possible improve
ments to the school system of this
county We're taken up by various
speakers, aud followed by general
discussions.
}. B. Rogers of Calexico, who yes
terday made fine talk on the rela-
tions of this country with Mexico,
brought out clearly that our attitude
regarding the inhabitants of 9TH q
country as mibarbarians when in
reality they are a charming and low
able people if rightly understood,
opened the mornings program. By
special request, Rogers read per-
sonal letter received from Il Mexi-
can friend which illustrated his
points made yesterday, and made fur,
ther interesting remarks on, the sub
ject.
Talking. on the Parent Teachers
Association and its work III the
schools, A. P. Shibley of this city
brought out numerous points in re-
gard of the attitude OF the fathers
of the community and ways in which
they could assist the organization of
which the women have so far been
the principal sponsors.
Tells of Teachers Clubs
Telling of the value of teachers
clubs, of which there are already
number in the county, A. w.
Hughes of Imperial mentioned ways
i'll which these organizations help in
supplying inspiration and keeping
the teachers in the best form for
their work. Following Hughes, M.
S. Templeton of Imperial spoke on
the advantages of forming an asso-
citation of the various teachers clubs
of the county, which suggestion re-
ceived favorable consideration from
the institute.
Yesterday afternoons session was
devoted to three group meetings, one
of the Americanization department
presided over by Miss Nora Kreps,
the elementary school group at
which A. P. Shibley presided, and
the high school group, in charge of
G. r. Prince of Calipatria.
A number of items of interest
were taken up by these groups, and
many teachers stated at the close of
the day that they felt that it had
been one of the most beneficial ses-
sions of the institute.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
URGE VENIZOELS
TO RETURN TO
GREECE AS HEAD
Committee Hurrying to
Paris to Offer Him
Premier Job
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ATHENS, Dee. 21.-A determined
effort to persuade Ex-Premier Feni-
zelos tp.overcome his hesitancv and
the fears of his newly acquired bride
and return to the helm of Affairs in
his native land, was made today by
the present government.
Premier GOnatas and Colonel Plas-
tiras of the military directorate,
the two strongest men in Athens at
the moment, answered the demand
of republicans that the former re
sign of Fastening the departure to
Paris of committee which will
plead with Nenizelos to return to
Greece.
simultaneously, they persuaded
250 deputies-a. majority of the
chamber-to cable the veteran
statesman to come to Athens.
Thus, for the moment, they save
their own positions, because they
enjoys prestige as Venizelos form
er associates and likewise. the sup
port of 1000 Cretan officers who are
for the ex-premier.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
BANK ROBBER
ARRIVES WITH
FOUR WOUNDS
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PASADENA, Dee. 2l.-With' one
bullet wound in his head, one in his
right arm and two in his back,
Zethie Saunders. wanted for rob
berries here and at La Jolld, Calf,
arrived here this morning in. custody
of Detective Bob O'ROurke.
Saunders was shot by the officer
on a Southern Pacific train enter.
ing Tuseon Tuesday night when he
attempted To escape. The suspect
pulled gun from a concealed pocket
in his trousers, but O'ROurke got
he Drop on him and fired first.
None of Saunders injuries is seri.
Gus, and he was to be taken to the
county hospital today, where he will
be treated, pending his recovery and
trial.
Saunders confessed this morning
to the charges against him, Chief Of
Police Kelly reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
OBRECON SAYS
NO new TROOPS
ARE NECESSARY
Confirm Victories Around
San Marcos and
Puebia
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MENItO CITY, Dee. 21.--With
important victories for general
forces at San Marcos and Puebla
confirmed and General Gardenas
cavalry pushing rapidly forward
two thousand strong, towards Qua
dalaiafa. President Obregon has ex-
pressed the government : confidence
in speedy. victory over the rebe's
by refusing, the offer of farmers
and workers seeking to enlist.
No new military contingents will
be organized for the present.
Prisoners, ammunition, artillery,
armored trains and control of sup
plies and fuel at the important San
Marcos Junction fell into Federal
hands when the De La IIuertdistas
were driven out, according 10 Of
ficial adviees.
Obregoh forces row are reported
advancing on Esperanya in the east,
approaching Guadalaiara in the
west.
VERA CRUZ, Dee. 21.- De La
Huerta y press bureau tonight re
ported minor successes in various
operations. The taking of five pris-
oners and 90 horses near the city
Of Topic, and says that i'm Guerrero
all volunteers are organizing for
a march ON Mexico City.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
HOLIDAY SALES
SHOW BUSINESS
BETTER IN 1923

With the report coming from one
of the leading .iewelry firms of the
city that more diamonds have been
sold during the past two months
than i'll the previous year, and other
merchants of the city reporting
brisk trade, it is evident that San
Ia Claus is receiving strong finan-
cial backing this season.
While all the business which has
been coming to local firms recently
is not traceable to Christmas, a
large percentage is known to be
prompted by the holiday season.
People are giving sensible gifts
this year and lots of them,' said
the president Of one concern today.
"They come in here with lists of
ten or twelve names and buy gifts
for them all. - From this same
firm came the report that, unless
bad weather prevented, the present
sales quota keeping up p'until Satur
day night, the turnover for the 10
business days of the present month
would be equal to that of the en-
tire month of December last year.
AS the day before Christmas is al
ways Il banner one, and as there are
four business days after the holi,
day, ii is believed that sales for
the month in this store will be
materially larger than last year.
Department stores of the city all
Ynnnrt ou unuaualI,, bpa,.,, fro5p in
the readyto.wear line, especially in
women's S garments. Dry goods sales
are also high.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
| DEAD, Is HURT
IN TWIN CRASH
AT LONG BEACH
Ambulance Rushing Hurt
to Hospital Hits !
Machine
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LONG BEACH, Dee. 21.--A sailor
is dead and Is persons are injured.
one perhaps fatally, as the result
Of a double accident here late last
night in which It roller coaster car
on the "Pike' was wrecked and
an ambulance, hurrying the injured
to the hospital, struck an automo-
bile.
r. A. Belliott, sailor on the Y. s..
S. California, was killed when he
attempted to leap from one fast
moving coaster car to another, run
ming parallel II the adjoining track.
He fell 90 feet to the ground be-
meath, with practically every bone
in his body broken.
The leap derailed the second car,
which crashed into a post, injuring
IA occupants. The carrier miracu-
ouslv remained on the trestle work
and did not plunge through to the
beach below.
Mrs. Catherine Mcdonald, 4S, was
perhaps fatally injured when an
ambulance, speeding to the hospital
with persons injured in the coaster
wreck, struck the Mcdonald ma
chine. Both vehicles overturned.
j. o. Mcdonald, the woman's hus-
band, suffered a skull fracture, but
will perhaps recover.
\. G. Armstrong and r. M. Giles,
seasmen third class, U. S. S. Mary
land, were badly cut and bruised III
the coaster wreck, and, it is feared
additional injuries when the ambu-
lance crashed. f. j. Wood, driver
of the ambulance, was cut and bruis-
ed, bat was able to leave the hospi-
tai after treatment.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
Mrs COnnnt is
Burned i1l Fire
Damaging Home

One of the most disastrous fires
in the history of this city from the
Standpoint of destruction Of objects
of art and fine furnishings, and one
which resulted in one b Elm 9
painfully burned, occurred in the
early hours this morning when the
living room of the beautiful home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence +. Conant,
corner of Wensiey Avenue and Sixth
street, was swept by Flames.
Awakening about 2:30 his morn
ing, Mrs. Conant thought she heard
peculiar sounds coming from the di-
rcction of the living room. Calling
her husband, Mr.. Conant while half
asleep reassurca her and said that
he believed it was a stray dog which
had been around. the house earlier III
the evening. ,---=
However, the sounds continued
and Mr. Conant upon opening the
door of the living room was greet
cd by angry flames which by that
time had filled the room.
Mr. Conant rushed to the tele-
phone to call thc fire department,
and his wife, thinking that he had
gone into the blazing room, follow
ed him and sustained burns on her
hands and feet, which while pain
| full are not serious, it was stated
today.
Fire Dept. Acts Quickly
! According to Mr.. Conant, the fire
| department arrived il record break
ing time, and through speedy and
efficient work kept the blaze con.
/ fined to, the living room, which
/ had been closed at the time the fire
started. However, the exquisite
furnishings of the room and the
i!nost priceless collection of vases,
pottery, books, pictures, oriental
iHgs and fine furniture was com
llctely ruined.
The loss, which it is believed will
be entirely covered by three insur-
ance policies. viii run high on ac
count of the value Of the many I'M
lcrted furnishings and decorations
which Mr.. and Mrs. Conant have
blought home from their many Eu
ropean trips. The intrinsic value
of many of thoir treasures cannot,
Of course, be estimated as many ;of
the articles can never be replaced.
1t is believed by Mr.. Conant that
the fire was caused by live coal
or spark from The fireplace falling
cut onto the heavy rug, and from
The rug the wicker divan and its
cushions caught fire and spread the
flames about the remainder of the
room. The wood wo,k and floors
are badly charred and the piano was
completely ruined.
Mrs. Conant is st the home of
DIR. Frances Elliot and is suffering
from inhaling smoke, as we'll as
trom her barns end general uervou:
shock.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
MANY NOTABLES
ON BOAT, BACK
FOR HOLIDAYS
No Damage for Passen-
: gers Who Are Trans
ferred to Ferry

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The
giant liner Leviathan, largest ship
in the world, reporteds,.5v wireless
today that she is aground in upper
New York bay off Robbins reef.
Her position is not dangerous.
The Levianthan was arriving from
Southampton wi,h q heavy passen-
ger list of Christmas travellers, in
Guiding John J. McGraw of the New
York Giants.
At the offices of the United
States lines it was stated that the
only message received from the
Lcviath;.n up until noon was that
the vessel had gone slightly
aground on Robbins reef. this
morning. -.
Observers at st. George, Staten
Island, said the ship has a slight
list to starboard but that it is nct
pronounced.
The Leviatnar is approximately
three quarters of :, mile off St.
George, they said, between Robbins
reef and the he'll buoy.
The Leviatian had cleared quar-
antine and WIS., proceeding up the
bag when the accident occurred.
Many Homeward Bound
She went ashore ut half tide.
III. and it was considered possible
:hat the big ship with her thousands
of passengers, many of whom are
bomdward for the holidays and may
have only Il few hours i'll which
make train connections, would be
DELAYED until dark when it would
be impossible to dock her unit!
tomorrow.
The spot where the ship is
aground is filled with mud and it
was not believed the Leviathan's S
hull had been damaged, Staten Is
land observers said.
The vessel was close to the rocks,
however.
The Levianth;n ran aground in
Il heavy fog shortly before 1850 Il.
III. at which time she wirelessed the
United States lines headquarters of
her predicament.
When the fog cleared away eight
tug boats were putting around the
towering liner, trying to drag her
off the flats. Crowds gathered along
the shores of Staten Island and
other vantage points to see the
pride of the American merchant ma
rine aground. The roofs tops of st.
George were black with people who
Lad climbed there. to see her.
Shortly after , p. IN. the ferry
boat President Roosevelt started
taking the Leviathan S first class
passengers ashore.
The ferry maneuvered her way
alongside the giant liner, which at
that time was listing to, starboard
as her churning propellors under the
efforts of Il dozen tugs failed to
move her from the mud bank.
The portside water line was above
water by afternoon
The ferry took passengers fron
the starboard side, There was con
fusion as many were brought
ashore.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
Post Office Open
Tonight Till
9p. m.

Postmaster, g. w. Collins re-
ports that this Is the heaviest
year the postoffice has seen since
he has been in office, all Of
which reflects returned proper
ity.
Due to the splendid cooperation
given by the public, he declares
that everything has moved along
smoothly and that all packages
are being mailed out PROMPTLY.
For the benefit Of last-minute
patrons, the postoffice will be
open tonight until rine p. m.
Collins voiced his extreme ap-
preciation of the cooperation af-
fordad by both the Press and the
public in trying 20 simplify tho
Christmas mail problem as much
as possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
L. A. DANCERS
LOST OUT BY
JUST ONE VOTE
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LOS ANGELES, Dee. 21.-Advo-
Gates of more liberty and less law
in enforcing the city's "bluc'
statutes almost won victory in
the city council today-only they
didn t.
Absence of Councilman Baker
prevented passage of Il measure au-
thorizing the city attorney to draw
up a revised ordinance permitting
dancing until p. m. for everyone,
and later, if the police commission
gave special permission.
The vote stood four to four, with
President Workman with the Glib
erals, lining up with Councilman
Mushct, Gregory and Wheeler.
Councilman Allen, Criswell, Nal
lard and Sanborn voted against an;
change in the present statute.
Baker is known to be "Liberal ;
He is on leave of absence and will
return next week.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
REQUEST DAWES
ACT AS HEAD OF
PARLEY INQUIRY

PARIS, Dec. 21.--The reparations
commission decided today to request
Charles G. Dawes, former director
of the United States budget, TO act
as president of the committee of ex-
perts which. will investigate Ger
many finances.
The decision to invite Dawes to
head the first committee was unani-
nous. 1t was reached in the belief
that such move will insure more
complete American participation and
that it will please the United States.
The invitation was forwarded i'm.
mediately.
The reparations commission decid-
ed to refer Germany's request for
a $70,000,000 food loan to the allied
governments, meanwhile requesting
the committee on guarantees at Ber-
lin to submit report on the Ger
man food situation, especially on the
supply of wheat and oats.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-21
FATAL QUAKE
VISITS THREE
MEX. TO w N S
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NOGALES. AFiz. Dee. 2l.-Fur-
iher details If the earthquake
which RACED three towns in the Ba.
vispe river section region, IN re-
mote section Of Sonora, Mexico,
were received here today by Joa-
quin Terrazas, McXiyan cgasul The
loss Gf life Is heavy. II was report
cd, while every house in N. towns
Of Oputa, Granados aud Quasimas
was shaken down.
Naeozari. Sonora, j. the nearest
aiiroad town. aud the scene of the
disaster is Rom so 10 rs miles lis.
tant, II was reported. The qunkc
occurred Ia rugged. mountainous
region.
An appeal Tor relief has been
wade "a authorities of Aqua Pricta
arross the line from Douglas, Ari.
lona, according to Consul Tcruzas
advice.