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Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
DOCTORS WIFE
SHOOTS SELF

LOS ANGELES, May 17.-With
Mrs. Mae Dillingham;, wife of DIR.
Frank Dillingham;, prominent local
surgeon, dead, suicide, authorities
today started thorough investiga-
ton, seeking to determine some mo-
tive. for the tragedy.
Mrs. Dillingham; shot herself
through the head late last night, af-
ter she and her husband had enter
tanned at dinner DR.. and Mrs. Ches-
Ter G. Skinner and DR.. Victor Wei,
of San Francisco. .t
Cheerful throughout the evening,
Mrs. Dillingham; accompanied the
party on an automobile ride after
dinner, and then returned to the
palatial residence on South Irving
boulevard. ...;...
Excusing herself, she went up
stairs 10 her room. A shot followed
She was found dead on the floor,
with small revolver at her side.
d.. Wei told police that at dinner
he and Mrs. Dillingham; had talked
about suicide, and during the con-
,versation she listened attentatiyely.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
u. S. Flyers Now,
In Japan After
Difficult Flight
Continued from page II Z

J
Continued from page IL f.
TO gain long distance supremacy in
the air. r
Captain Pelletier D'Oisy, the
French flyer attempting a flight
from France to Japan, was at Hanoi
yesterday and telegraphed Paris
that he had finished tests to his new
motor and expected to leave for
Canton this morning.
The British round the world am
phibian plane commanded by Major
Stuart MacLaren reached Calcutta
yesterday. MacLaren expected to
remain there ut least until Monday
to install new motor and over
haul his machine.
The Portuguese. flight from Lisbon
to Macau was held up in the Indian
desert after u disastrous landing. 1t
was believed new plane would be
necessary before the flyers can
continue. ..-
The, Kurile group of islands IS the
second string which scatter from
Alaska to Japan. Paramashiru is
the second largest of the Kurile
group and the first foreign stop of
the Americans. .z--
The island is so miles long and
approximately 10 miles wide, thick
" studded with mountains. One of
the mountains is an active volcano,
from which steam is always rising.
The islands are sparsely inhabited,
only the Southernm6st parts know
ing ANYTHING of civilization.
Islands Are Volcanic
From the sOuthernmost island
Kanashiri, the flyers will again be
able to see full civilization-tele
graph lines and light houses--as
they wing their way into Japan
proper, after their arduOus flight
through the bleak Alaskan country.
The word Kurile is derived from
the Russian word ''to smoke, the
islands probably named on account
of their volcanic formation.
The japanese name for the is
lands is s'Chisima or 'Tsisima, =
meaning thousand islands. T.
The islands are unpleasant places
for mariners, either of the water or
air. There are many treacherons
half sunken rocks off shore and
treacherous undercurrent flow be-
tween the islands. . Il
Fogs ire frequent and gales may
blow at any season. The northern
part of the Kuriles was under Rus
sian control when the japanese fin
allv asserted that they owned the
chain. .-..
The aviators crossed the interna'
tional date line during tnelr A44snt,
making the arrival Saturday Jap
anese time or Friday, according TO
American time.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
Want to Work
In Postoffice?
Here's a Chance

An examination for the position
of clerk or carrier in the post of
flee will be held in this city on
June q, 1924.
Applicants must be citizens of
the United States between the ages
Of IS and 45 years on the date of
the examination,
Age and height and weight re-
quirements are waived in the case
|of honorably discharged soldiers,
sailors and marines.
Women will not be admitted to
this examination because there is an
ample register of female eligibles.
Applicants must be physically
!, sound snd must not be less than 5
feet 4 inches in height in bare feet
and weigh not less than l25 pounds
without overeoat or hat. :
For application blanks and fur
ther information relative TO this
examination address local secretary,
board of U. S. Civil Service Exam
iners, III Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
Brawley Stages
Strong Att ack
Against Vice

Brawlev is in the midst of an an
twice campaign in which police Of
ficers, under the direction of Mar
shal Verge, haze already made Il
large number Of arrests.
On Thursday night the Officers
made 10 arrests, ia which was in
cluded the Ta:t on the Jack Jen-
sen ranch in which the county sher-
if s deputies seeured large guam
tity of liquor and mash and Il huge
still.
Information as to three notorious
dives on the East side has been
filed with authorities, it is said, in
which il is asserted that these
places have been used as dis-ribu.-
ing agencies from which narcotics
ahu liquors have Ueen peddled ana
delivered TO number of other dens,
and 10 individuals. The consign-
ments Of illicit goods are said to
have been shipped as far east as
Arizona and to Los Angeles on the
coast
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
They Run Out
|ofNames for
Babies

LOS ANGELES, May IT,
The parents of % children and
all run out Of names, Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Toombs are call
s ing their latest arrival, now two
weeks old, just "the baby
Mrs. Toombs is SO years old
and her husband 63.
1.-The baby was born May A.
she explained, sat the county
hospital. I've been there every
year for the past nine. We are
a little disappointed, though,
because she only weighed IL
pounds. Robert weighed 16
pounds when lie was born
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
PROMINENT ATTORNEY
DIES IN CALF FORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO, May IL
Frank C. Drew, one of the leading
figures of the California bar, died
at2 his home here early today.
He had been i'll with q heart at
Fiction since. December.
Drew defended Eugene. Schmitz,
may or, was tried during the social
ed Schlnitz- -Ruef graf Investigations.
OF later years he had figured
chiefly rs personal attorney of Pres
idept Obregon of Mexico and as an
authority on Mexican affairs.
BY the time you find the needle in
the baystack if is rusty.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
TWO VESSELS ON
q. ! OREGON ROCKS
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REEDsPORT, Ore, May lE--The
coastwise steamer g.. Gry5;indauer
lay on the. sands - Of the South
Umpquas bar spit today, her back
broken by the waves, while. less than
1000 feet away the STEAMER Admlral
Nicholson was''fast approaching the
same fate.
two vessels which went
aground during clear weather yes
sterday were today being further
battered onto the beach.
81, The crew of the Lindauer was re-
moved yesterday just before crash
ing timbers told her hull was part
ing. Darkness caught the crew of
the Admiral Nicholson on board,
where they remained throughout the
night.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
MODIFY BAN ON
MANY SECTIONS
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SACRAMENTO, May 17.-Unin.
fected portions $of six California
counties are expected to be offici
ally freed from all hoof and mouth
disease quarantines and the restric-
tions modified in three other coun
ties today. following recommends
tienN 10 tha: effect made yesterday
to Gov. Richardson by DR.. L. G.
Houck, federal chief of the foot
and niouthgdisease eradication fight
The six are Orange, Fresno, Tu.
lare, San Joaquin, Contra Costa and
Stanislaus counties.
The three; whose Closed quaran
tine will be changed to modified
areas arc Alameda, solano, and
part of Napa count iG.S.<zsa-
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
House Destroyed by

House Destroyed by Fire-Motor-
lists on the CaleXico road about
midnight last night were attracted
by fIames coming from the unoc-
cupied. cottage owned by J. L. Kel-
" of San Diego. located ON Mr..
Kelly 5 vineyard property about
three quarters Of mile from this
city. BY prompt work volunteer
workers succeeding IN moving a
tractor, a gasoline tank, and a
quantity of grape stakes, in close
proximity to the house, out of dan
ger. The house was completely de-
stroyed The origin of the fire is
unknown.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

Held on Felony Chrage-C. Cragg,
employed as truck driver by the
Harris Gin, was arrested yesterday
by the sheriff's department and is
being held here for the arrival of
officers from Shamrock, Texas,
where he is said to be wanted on n
felony charge. The Texas Officers
win arrive tate today or tomoWow.
Dancing every Wed. and Sat.
nights at Seeley. Real music. Pat
Thaanum, floor manager. adv.
Tasty. home. made. pastry at
Steve S. adv
Davis Beauty Parlor for appoint
ments. Phone 227. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
Granted Life certificates-Cou

Granted Life certificates-Coun-
- Superintendent II. c. Coe of this
city and George r. Momyer, princi-
pal al the Brawley high school are
rejoicing in the receipt of high
school life certificates just received.
Both men Are prominent in educa-
tional circles of the valley, and their
friends viii be glad to hear of this
,eCo9nition.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Praises Imperial County Herds
William Schumacher, member Of the
county board Of supervisors of
Orange county, was a visitor in Ell
Centre yesterday, being accompanied
here by his wi1e and daughter. Mr..
Schumacher stated that he was ex-
erting efforts toward dropping
quarantine regulations outside OF
areas in the state actually infected
with live stock eontagion. Mr.
Schumacher is a former cattle and
dairy man and expressed his pleas
ure at seeing so many fine herds i
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Ms. Arthur Leonard re-
turned this morning from Los An
geles where they have been spend
ing the week. Mrs. Leonard made
the trip with her mother, being
Joined hv Mr.. Leonard later in the
yvaeI
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Hotel Barbara Worth-Table de
hote dinner s1.00. Special SQUAD,
Chicken and T-Bone Steak dinner
$I00. Special BIB Steak dinner
90c. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

the week end. They were accom-
panied by A. NJ. Kelsey.
n
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Conant Geft
Yesterday for trip to Los Angeles;
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Sargent, Miss
Marlys Sargent and Mrs. Louisa
Scott of Long Beach will make up
Il week end party at the Sargent s
cottage at Live Oaks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney Herman will
spcnd the week end in the noun
tains. 4
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
wooda BIesy, Dance Studio 7c3
Orange. Phone f1IW. Ads

Probation Haring Is Set-Pablo
Sclano, Mexican, who was convict
cd on q charge OF forgery last
week, appeared in superior court
this morning to make a plea for
probation. Upon the request of his
attarnevN Edgar Hervev, the pris-
oner was allowed uatii neXe We'd
nesday TO gather together evidence
which viii he used ii his plea.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Slip More Cantaloupes-The an
nc mcement of more cantaloupe
moving from Ell Centro includes ;
SHIPMENT of eight ponies and fiv'
flats to Denver and Kansas City
by the Eagle Packing Company. X
Shimodc was the grower. Price
reported were S24 on the ponies an,
Sl2 On the flats.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Money to Loan on automobiles.
Contracts bought. Fred r. Cross
600 Main st. Phone 359. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
u. S. COUNSEL SAYS !.
DIR. SUN YAT SEN
Is STILL ALIVE

BY United Press Leased Wire
PEKIN, May 1.-THE Amer
lean consul at Canton today in
formed the legation here that
DR.. Sun Yet Sen, head Of the
South China republican move
ment, is still alive. 4
Persistent reports and denials
of Sun Vat Sens death have
been circulated all week. !.
Every cay you see more people si'
ting up playing the piano without
moving ;heir hands.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Imperial Valley. He said he had
never been into the valley before.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Among the recent guests register
ed at the Rosslyn Hotel and Annex,
Los Angeles, we're: Mr.. and Mrs. c.
H. Merit, Mrs. c. Washburn, Mr..
and Mrs. h. L. Bell, Mrs. S. Birdie
Kline, Mr.. c. d. Modine, Bernice
R. Modine, r. o. Dean, c. L. Gillett,
A. J. Delozier and j. $. BOnter.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

For Mems WORK Shoes see Gun.
singham, opposite post office, adv
To Attend Grand Lodge-Mr. and
Mrs. r. A. Chesnut and Ralph
Voyce have been chosen rs de4e-
gates to the Pythian Grand Lodge
to be held at Oakland opening Mon
day and continuing for five days.
The two men viii represent knights
of Pythias Castle Hall No. 3lj; Mrs.
Chesuut, Pythian Sisters Temple
10. II. Mr.. and Mrs. CheSnut left
this morning for San Diego, and
from there will continue their jour
ney by BOAT to San Francisco. Mr.
Eovce will leave on the night train.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Or. Harry Hooper, Dentist "a
Sain Street. Phone 3S2W ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

George A. Carter, J. S. Strong
fellow and Mrs. B. r.. Cole were
among the guests sojourning at the
King Edward Hotel, Los Angeles,
last week.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Dance in the coolest hall and to
the best music, Wed. and Sat. nights
at Seeley. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

She will enjoy eating at steve's
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Insure Your Hay with Edgar
Bros. Realty Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17
Open All Night at Steve's. ed
Eat Any Hour at Steve's. adv

bat ANY HOUR AT steve ). auN
Real Estate Men Here y. J.
Thorst enbarg, prominent real estate
dealer from Idaho, at present re-
ding in. Huntington Park, made his
first visit 10 Imperial Valley today.
he stopped at the Chamber of Com
nerce here for information concern
ing property in the valley, and ex-
pressed his surprise al development
Projects here.
Davis Beauty Parlor, for appoint
lnents. Phone 227. adv
Our Ice Tea Blend is better than
sver. Try pound. a. NJ. Williams.
Phone 653. adv
E5telle Katharine Needham, teach
ir of piano, aeeompanist. Associat-
ID with Prof. Elmer a. Todd. 6e4
Dive Phone 466W. adv
Touring valley-Mr. and Mrs. f.
o. Fitz Of Glendale, H. W. Peters
never of Los Angeles, and j. G.
Early, also of Los Angeles, stopped
at the Chamber of Commerce yes
terdav while they were in Imperial
Valley on brief visit. They made
tour Of the valley before return
ing 10 Los Angeles.
Monday Evening, May 10, 1924,
Mrs. Marie Reitz jenkins, violin
and cornet recital at Baptist church.
Public cordially invited. adv
Davis Beauty Parlor, for appoint
u,en+s Phone 227 adv
Hotel Barbara Worrn--Table de
bote dinner s1.00. Special Chicken
dinner sl00. Special TBona Steak
dinner 90c. Special Rib Steak din
acr soc. Seventh Stree. Entrance
,irect tn cafe adv
Touring Historic Spots-Elizabeth
Ann Price, formerly a prominent
educator, now making Il tour OF his
toric places throughout tire United
States, was visitor in FL Centre
yesterday. stopping at the Chamber
of Commerce, where she told of many
of the places she had visited. Her
home at present is in Ontario, Cali
fornia..
Go Where the crowds 60 every
Wed. and Sat. nights. The Seeley
Dance Hall. adv
For Sale-Pair 35X5 Federal
Truck Cords, Tubes. Slightly used.
$4,000. Smith, 715 Orange. adv
You'll Be with friends at Steve s.
adv
proicae Tr1upriaI County Herds
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Our Ice Tea Blend is better than
sver. Try pound. a. NJ. Williams.
Phone 653. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Davis Beauty Parlor, for appoint
lnents. Phone 227. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

E5telle Katharine Needham, teach
ir of piano, aeeompanist. Associat-
ID with Prof. Elmer a. Todd. 624
olive Phone 466W. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Warm Weather specials at
Steve 5. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Mrs. Will r. Conway left this
morning for trip to San Diego.
Mesdames o. G. Horne, j. Stewart
Ross and Robert McGOvney have
gone to Los Angeles with their re-
spective husbands, who will repre-
sent the local branch of the Pacifc-
Southw est bank at banquet at the
Ambassador tonight.
Miss Myra Robbins, of San Diego,
who has been spending the past
week as the house guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Ellis, will leave tonight
for visit in Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cary X. Cooper and
family have gone TO San Diego for
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

You'll Be with friends at Steve s.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Hotel Barbara Worrn-Table de
bote dinner 800. Special Chicken
dinner SL00. Special T-Bona Steak
dinner 90c. Special Rib Steak din
acr soc. Seventh Street Entrance
direct to cafe. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Monday Evening, May 10, 1924,
Mrs. Marie Reitz jenkins, violin
and cornet recital at Baptist church.
Public cordially invited. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Davis Beauty Parlor, for appoint,
nen+s Phone 227 adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Go Where the crowds 60 every
Wed. and Sat. nights. The Seeley
Dance Hall. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-17

Mrs. Will r. Conway left this
morning for a trip to San Diego.
Evening star., 1924-09-30
Wrangell Island Not
American Territory

To the Editor Of The Star:
May l be permitted to question your
special correspondents contention
that by raising the American flag over
Wrangeu Island (the correct spelling,
according to a ruling by a Govern
ment departmenD that remote spot
would automatically come under the
jurisdiction of this country?
The fact OF the matter is that the
United States long ago renounced all
claim to that isle. Only Japan. among
all the nations, yet contests Russia's
right to bit OF land that is Of little
or no value. Since 1881 Canada had
claimed the island, but not long ago
Charles Stewart, minister Of the in
terror for Canada, informed the Do
minion parliament that Canada re-
linquished its possible rights to
Wranger. When Alan Crawfords ILL
fated expedition raised the Canadian
flag on that barren isle, Tchitcherin
Of Russia protested to Great Britain
He claimed that Russian ownership
dates back to 1921, and pointed out
that in 1915 Russia formally notified
the world powers that the island was
an integral part OF the then existing
empire. In reply, the British govern
ment acknowledged Russian SOW
eighty over Wrangell and explained
that Crawford's expedition, like some
others, was a private enterprise with
out oficial authority or backing.
This status applies to the expedition,
participated in by your correspond
ent, which is on it's way to wrangell.
GEORGE o. GILLINGHAM.
Evening star., 1924-09-30
Dollars Come Home.

For the first time since the armi-
stice thousands of American dollar
bills boarded in German and Austrian
and Slav stockings are coming back
to their native land.
That is probably the most prom
Using symptom Of European conf
dence in process of restoration which
has yet come to light, for these
American dollars, shipped on remit
tance or obtained from tourists and
then secreted in walls and closets,
were the last hope OF thousands of
people in all classes of wealth They
were the barrier against the wolf At
the door, the last resource against
the specter OF starvation. They were
the only pieces OF paper in which
place a popular trust. at a time when
German marks and Russian rubles-
symbols of mighty empires now
crumbled to dust-were selling at
2-pence or a nickel per several mill
lions in the London Strand or New
York's Broadway. and were not Sell
ing at all in their own countries.
Blank despair, the ice that has
bound and clogged the arteries of
European commerce. is breaking up.
The homing dollars are the proof of
1t. People who a year ago would
trust only the shining republic OF the
West have acquired loyal belief in
the recovery and stability OF their
own countries. And that is the first
great alchemy OF the Dawes pian.-
kGEAQd Rxptda PrsE
Evening star., 1924-09-30
Women in Office,

A judge in Texas has decided in
ruling on an application for an in.
Function that Mrs. Miriam Ferguson,
democratic nominee for the Office of
governor of the State, is qualified
Under the law for that candidacy.
.Nhe plaintiff argued that women were
made ineligible under the common law
OF Texas, adopted in 1870, to hold
office except in wholly ministerial or
c administrative Offices the duties Of
.,Hhich could be exercised by deputy.
1t was contended that the common
-law was kept in force by the State
constitution Of 1876, and that there is
Asnotf,ing in the constitution or the law
Sfssthe State before or since the
daption Of the suffrage amendment
bnpermit a woman to be governor.
s-.t-Mas further contended that there
l-.s been conspiracy between Mrs.
'~ rerguscsl and her husband. il she
acre elected. that he should be the
.! real governor and she the figurehead
! Ii Office. The Judge held that none
= Oh these contentious is valid. that
- un6er the new laws OF Texas the
I s&uDpu law rule about married
e VEm and their separate property
N1Aksd He also r1les
Evening star., 1924-09-30
The Weather Must Be Good!

The weather is now an important
thing. Washington cannot endure the
thought Of a rainy Saturday. The
people will not stand for it. They are
ready to make any reasonable or un.
reasonable oblations to Sol and to Of.
fer wreaths Of golden rod and asters
to Auster and zephyrus that they
may give us halmy breezes on the
great day we have in mind. If the
South Wind and West Wind demand
a bunch Of orchids they are willing.
The Weather Bureau says it cannot
now predict fair weather for the open.
ing Of the World Series-spell it with
capitals. It is said that stormy condi-
tions prevail over the Atlantic States,
and tia: tropical storm. threatens
to invade Florida and travel north.
Something is ALSO said about ''low-
pressure areas over the Atlantic
.states but most ef vs. are not "uR'
Evening star., 1924-09-30
Do Schools Waste
Time and Money?
BY JOHN CARLYLE

Mark Thomson, former president OF
the Cleveland board of education, is q
man who has had unusual experience
in dealing with schools, school teach
ers and the law governing the taxes
for school purposes. He has just
made some very serious charges.
There is nothing that demands your
more intense interest than your
schools. Turn these charges over in
your mind. Do they apply to your
schools in this state? Thomson says:
That the public is not getting as
much for money spent for education
as it is entitled to.
That teachers are not sufficiently
well trained.
That the compulsory school age OF
sixteen that obtains in some states is
crowding high schools with pupils
who are not fitted for high school
training and who would be better on
if employed outside.
That too much time is wasted in
long summer vacations. He urges
the opening Of school plants 800 days
out of the year.
That the schools have assumed too
much of the moral training that prop
erly belongs to the home.
That there is grave danger in ex-
tending the school age downward
The kindergarten operates in some
instances as q nursery, relieving
mothers OF responsibility they ought
to assume.
But Mr.. Thomson is q friendly critic.
He admits that At the worst schools
give taxpayers more for their money
than any other institution.
The fact that we get a lot of value
for our money should not blind US.
however, to the possibility of organ
izing our resources in such a way as
to do and to get great deal more.
These charges have great value.
They are commended to the constd.
Grafton Of the board of education in
this and every community.
We pay a great deal more for
teachers. We have a right to expect
q great deal more.
Not many years ago elementary
teachers in large cities were paid
about $500 year. Today the mini.
mum is nearer $1,000.
High school teachers, who used to
be paid from $1,000 to $4,000. now re-
ceive all the way up to $4,000. Some
receive more. Life is short ana
schoolhouses are idle too much of the
time. Schools must be given the bene-
fit of the most adequate and intelli-
gent kind OF organisation.
/ Their contribution to civilization IL
foA1zx3gAt. .lazka
Evening star., 1924-09-30

on the subject Of low-pressure areas
and such. What we want Is clear
weather.
No doubt the Weather Bureau is
with the Capital in this momentous
matter, and that the meteorologists
are as much interested in the Griffs,
the Bucks, the Senators, the Mats, the
Fictors, as other loyal Washingto-
mans. Whatever can be done to make
perfect day Of Saturday will be done.
The extra stand in right field in going
up, and the clamor for tickets is the
widest ever known. Many persons
who did not know until a week ago
whether Walter johnson was fourth
baseman or a movie actor are eating
hoarhound lozenges to calm their ach.
ing throats. There is great popular
excitement, and the weather must be-
have.