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Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
SENATE SOLONS TAKE UP SWING Bill
of
Senate TO Meet
During Holidays

WASHINGTON, Dee. 17.-Ocvcl
opments of the lower basin of the
CoSrado river is national nee.
essity, Senator johnson, California
Republican, told the senate irriga,
tl0n committee, which met today to
consider the Swing-J0hnson bill pro
Viding for the construction of Boul.
der Canyon dam.
johnson declared the government
would be reimbursed within com
parativcly short time for the money
necessary 10 construct the dam in
Boulder Canyon and the all -Amcri-
can canal by revenues on power. and
irrigation leases
Representative Swing, California,
told the committee the dam would
cost approximately $4,000, 600 and
the allAmerican canal about S30,-
100000.
However" Swing said, "the
government would never have 10
put up the entire amount. Resi-.
dents of Southern California would
pay more than half the amount IN
advance payments for prospective
irrigation and power serviee.P'
The committee then took up n
detailed discussion Of the rights of
the United S;ates to prevent the
flow Of the river through Mexico.
40 r.vaty Exists
Senator Ashurst, Democrat, of
Arizona, declared that no treaty cx.
ist d IS 10 water rights .bc.wccn
the Un.'cd States ana Mexico.
Senator Walsh, Democrat, Mon
tana. questioned Ashurst rs to the
justice of treating Il neighburing
country in such n manner depriv-
ing them of water on which ;hcy
might be dependent.
Ashurst replied that II was cnly
4 question Of equity aad not amic-
bhity."
The committee adjourned unta
Monday after deciding to hold full
day sessions during the Christmas
recess Of congress.
The house irrigation committee
adjourned today over the Christmas
holidays without taking action on
the Swing Johnson Boulder dam bill.
Various features Of the bill were
3" discussed generally by the com
mittcc today, Chairman Smith said.
The committee directed Smith to
obtain permission from thu house
for re-refcrcnce of the Fred 'ricks
Boulder dam bill from the flood
control committee TO the irrigation
committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
LADIES' DAY AT CHAMBER BRINGS
FORTH SOME HELPFUL POINTERS

Mrs. ". w. McEuen, chairman of
the Americanization committee of
the Woman Ten Thousand Club,
and Mrs. F. B. Fuller. chairman of
the community service committee
of the same organization, gave some
unusually good suggestions to mem
bers of the Chamber of Commerce
on ways in which conditions in the
community may be bettered.
The occasion was "Ladies Dav, -
and almost half of the so persons
present were women, which was an
excellent showing, considering the
many demands which are made upon
their time at this period of the
year.
Mrs. cEuen gave brief sum.
mary of the work which her com.
mlttee is doing in an effort ia
make better citizens of those who
are eligible to citizenship, and in
euicate IN them the true American
spirit, with 4 proper respect for the
laws and institutions of this conn.
try.
Naturally the bulk of the worI,
OF the committee is performed
among the residents of the East
Side, and much of it is unknown TO
the average resident of this citv.
Inc speaker urged greater de-
gree of cooperation between the
Chamber of Commerce and the com
mlttee in this work and said il
would aid greatly if the profession
al men would assist them by visit
ing the classes occasionally and
giving advice to those who are
studying American customs.
In this connection she stated it
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
DISTRICT MAKES
PLANS FOR FETINC
LEGION OFFICERS
State Officers to Tour
System in Near
Future

Arrangements were made at yes
I tcrday $ meeting of the board of
directors of the Imperial Irrigation
District to entertain the state of
ficers of the American Legion, who
will arrive in this city December
27, headed by Nate Coombs, state
commander.
The party will be guests of the
district for an inspection of the
flood protection system in Mexico
on Sunday, December 2S. They will
leave here early Sunday morning,
and make the trip to Hanlon : Head
ing by automobile. Several Of the
party will remain at the Heading
overnight, making the return trip
TO GaleXico Monday morning and
from there they will go to- san Dt-
ego.
1t was hoped that the national
commander Of the American Legion,
General James \. Drain, would be
able to accompany the party, but n
telegram received here yesterday
advisd that he will not be able to
leave indianapolis on his western
trip until December 27.
John West, representing the
American Conservation Club, ap-
reared before the board and asked
its cooperation in signing up mem
bcrl for the club which has been
organized to support the Swing
johnson bill.
Claim of NJ. p. Ryan, for S1,022.S5
was allowed. Ryan, an employee
of the district, was severely injured
in an accident at the district quar-
ry several months ago and has been
permanently disabled.
Construction of wood working
shop al Imperial, which will be used
in connection with the erection of
the districts headquarters there
was authorized The building will
cost approximately 10000.
\ discussion of alkali lands in the
valley caused the directors to au-
thorize land owners to SOW seed on
laud which is being leached with
water for the purpose of removing
the alkah. Heretofore, no crops
have been sown on such land. II
was believed that by sowing bar
ley or some similar crop, the work
of the water in removing the alkali
might be assisted. 4 nominal
charge will he made for the water.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
ALABAMA 50 DOCTOR
is CHARGED WITH
NUMBERING WIFE

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dee. II
DR.. George r. Edwards. former staff
physician of the Tennessee Company
hospital here. was late yesterday
"ft rnoon indicted on six counts
charging. first degree murder grow
ing out of the killing of his wife
in their bungalow two weeks ago.
Mrs. Edwards was chloroformed md
ker skull crushed. lie was ordered
hold without bond.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
ENTIRE COUNTRY
CRIPPED BY ICY
WINTER BLASTS
All Pacific Slope, as Well
as Middlewest Shivers
Today
Nv United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. 17.-CaiI-
fornia shivered last night as the
predicted cold wave settled over the
state, accompanied by rain and snow
ut some points.
General weather conditions were
reported better today, however, ae-
cording to the weather bureau. Wind
of GA miles velocity had subsidized to
48 miles at Point Reyes, Calf, and
storm warnings were ordered taken
down all along the coast.
Eleven inches of snow fel Mt
Summit, Calf, during the "A hours
ending at q. m. today and ap-
parcntly the furry had passed at
dawn. y depth of p inches was re-
ported at the Summit weather sta
tionS
Rain fell generally over the state
yesterday and last night, but ''elear
and continued cold'' was the pre-
diction this morning.
Escondido, in San Diego county,
had the heaviest rainfall, LAO
inches. Marks for other points
were: FL Cajon LIP, San Diego LOG,
Riverside "a, Redlands .9S, Corona
90, Porterville .S4, Pomona SO,
Bonita 90, Lindsay 80, Bakersfield
20 Eureka .04, Fresno SO, Paso
Robes 80, San Pedro 80, San Ber-
nardino "a, Los Angeles "a, San
Francisco .03, San Jose 10, San Luis
Ohispo 30
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17

was very desirable that a banker
talk to the class on banking regu-
lations. A talk by lawyer on
American laws and institutions
>would also help greatly, Mrs. Me-
Euen stated and the same thing ap-
plies to other lines of business and
trade.
Ask Aid for East Side
She asked that the chamber OF
commerce assist them in getting a
sand pile for the East Side play
grounds. Aid in helping the social
workers of the East Side in carry
ing out program Of Christmas
activities was also requested.
Among the things which Mrs. Full
, Ter recommended for the considera.
/ tion of TIE chamber of commerce
and civic leaders were better street
( lighting, more sidewalks cOmmun-
ity center, better par. and better
films in the moving picture houses.
\ community center, including n
/ playground for children and young
people is a real need here, Mrs. Ful-
Ter believes. She has been advised
that an expert in playground affairs
l. can be obtained TO come here from
| Los Angeles without charge aud
! make a survey of I'll Centre = needs
in this line giving such suggestions
as are necessary,
A detention home where young
women and girls can be placed while
awaiting disposition of their cases,
is also necessity here, said the
speaker
During the luncheon musical mum.
bers were rendered by Mrs Marie
jenkins, violinist, and Mfs. Ruth
Tseple Reid, pianist.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
STUDENTS PULL A
REAL JOKE ON PARENTS

BERKELEY, Calf, Dee. IL
Reginald Clampitt, %, and Miss Re-
becca Thacher, IS, had thought up
so many good JOKES for 1.-The Peli-
can University of California stu
dent publication that they thought
they would pull a good one on their
parents.
They eloped t6 Martinez and were
married. The groom is a SON of
Rev. Frederick w. Clampitt of
Berkeley and the bride the daughter
of Rev. Philip Thacher of San Di-
ego.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
RAILROAD STRIKE
DANGER is OVER

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. l7.-All
danger of a strike of Southern Pa
cific railway cngincmen was over
today.
After ten days of conferences an
agreement has been reached between
the company and its employees under
which the engincmen will receive
wage increases amounting to half of
their demand and changes in work
ing conditions requested by them
will be made.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
MARINES HELD AS
MUTlNY CEASES

PERM, Dec. l7.-Americm ma
rincs who were in readiness to jump
TO Kalgan at } a. N. today to pro
tcct lives OF Americans menaced by
a mutiay of Chinese troops, remain
ed in Pekin following receipt Of
word from the northern city that
order had been restored. The ma-
rines will be held ready to leave at
an instant $ notice in event Of fur
.hcr trouble.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
WHAT'S DOING

City Council meeting tonight.
Meeting Chamber Commerce
directors tonight.
Prayer meeting city churches
tonight.
Dance FL Centro Country CLUB
tonight.
1.-The Perfect Flapper" Val
ley theater tonight.
1.-The Wife Of the Centaur'
and personal appearance of Roy
Gardner captor, Palace theat,:.
18th, Law EJroiu5,' Thea
ter Tulane.
Rotary Club luncheon, Fri
day noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
GOvernOr-Elect
Made i. S. Senator
ky United Press Leased Wire

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. IT,
Governor-E Elect Hiram Bingham, Re
publican candidate, has been elected
United States senator to replace the
late Frank Brandegee.
Complete tabulation of returns in
yesterdays special election shows
Bingham was successful over Hamil-
ton Holt, Democratic candidate, by
more, than 10000 votes.
The vote was Bingham l12,290;
Holt II 500.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
Attention, Cross
Word Puzzle
Fans

Attention, all you crossword
puzzle fansl
You'll be glad to know that
the Fres3 is running a snappy
cross word puzzle every day,
with the solution given the fol-
lowing day. The first of this
series appears today on an inside
page. Look for it-join the
ranks Of those who spend cosy
evenings before the fireplace
these evenings increasing their
vocabulary-and having lot of
fun at the same time.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
Another Boat Is
Blown Ashore
By United Press Leased Wire

PORTLAND, Ore, Dee. 1.-THE
five masted schooner Blanca was
ashore today between Neah BAY
and Clallam Bay, in the straits Of
Juan De Fuca, according to wire
less adviees received by the Federal
Telegraph Company here, from yes-
sells going to her aid.
The coast guard cutter Iaila and
the wrecking steamer Homer were
enrouse to the schooner assist NEE.
The Blanca was in bound from
Alaska fishing grounds with sal
mon. The storm caught her and
blew ashore.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17

ANNAPOLIS, Md. Dee. 10. The
navy varsity eight will be onterul
in the intercollegiate rowing cham
pionships at Poughkeepsie next
June, it was announced by the
Athletic Association.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
FROST WARNINGS GIVEN

Los ANGELES, Dec. 17.-Warn-
ing of frost tonight which may en-
danger citrus groves and other crops
was broadcast today by H. b. Her
sey, local weather forecaster.
Frost or freezing weather was re-
ported in some sections this morn-
ing, Hersev said, and the tempera-
ture will be generally lower tonight
in exposed places.
The lowest temperature last night
was % degrees, registered at Po-
mona, the weather bureau report
disclosed.
Snow fell during the night ON the
back of Pasadena, COW
Continued on Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
LA PLAYA HOTEL
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Nv United Press Leased Wire

CHRMEL BY THE SEA, Calf,
Dee. 1.-THE famous La Playa hotel
here was burned last night. The
building, for 90 years a hotel, was
formerly the home of Chris Jorgen-
son, artist.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-17
GRAND
JURY ADJOURNS
By United Press Leased Wire

OAKLAND, Cal, Dee. 17.--The
Alameda County grand jury which
investigated the recent wreck Oh
the Key Route,Sacramento short
line systems which cost nine lives,
has adjourned indefinitely without
returning any indictments,
Evening star., 1924-02-19
OPERA AIDS GERMANS
TO SAVE THEIR FUEL
Residents of Large Cities Flock to
Theaters as Means of Keeping
Selves Warm.

Great lovers of music ordinarily.
Germans living in the large cities of
that country flock to the opera houses
and motion picture houses in the eve
ming this winter il order to keep
warm and enjoy the entertainment
rather than burn expensive coal tc
keep the house warm, the Depart
ment of Commerce is informed.
Consul Hayden at Leipzig reported
that although 10000 out of the 700.
600 population of that city are out
Of work. the opera and motion pic
ture houses are crowded and have
the standing room, only" sign out
every night. Admission to motion
picture houses in Germany is but a
cent or a cent and a half, American
and the consul attributes the popu-
larity of the pictures and the opera
to the inherent love OF music of the
German and his desire to be enter
tanned and at the same time keep
warm.
A similar situation is noted all over
Germany, he adds, asserting that al
though a part of the population has
little money and some are in actual
want, the typical Ge man is loath
to abandon his music and will spend
his last penny or save and scrimp
to buy q ticket to the opera while
keeping warm.
Evening star., 1924-02-19
MUSSOLINI CAN'T WASH;
ROME WATER MAIN BROKE
American Tourists Also Bathless,
But High italian Ladies
Find a Way.

By the Associated Press.
ROME, February 1s.-The people of
Rome for several days past have been
suffering from bathless days, and no
relief seems in sight for them until
a broken water main, which has
caused all the trouble. Is repaired.
Premier Mussolini is among those
who has been compelled to go with
out his bath. Hundreds of North
American and South American Wis.,
itors have had to forego their showers.
while it is estimated that four-fffths
OF the population of Rome have gone
for the past few days without even
washing their faces.
While the premier and the Ameri-
can visitors are foregoing their baths.
however. the Roman ladies insist on
having theirs. Scores of limousines
were to be seen waiting about the
fountains while the chauffeurs sought
their place in the lines of people to
fill kegs or barrels, to be taken to
various parts of the city, so that mi
lady might perform her ablutions.
The water shortage at the hotels has
caused particular discomfort to the
patrons.
Evening star., 1924-02-19
Pyrex
Glassware
Choice, 81

Pudding Dishes, Pie Plates
Square Cake Dishes
Round Trays, Baking Dishes
Utility Dishes au Gratin
Bean Pots Casseroles
Every woman k vs.
Pyrex and how it enables
her to enjoy the satisfac-
ton of serving the food
hot on the table without
the trouble of transfer
ring it to another dish.
Pyrex bakes better and
retains the heat. 1t is
economical in use, attrac-
tive on the table.
The appetizing food that
you can cook in Pyrex
glassware helps you to
express the feeling of
hospitality that you have
for your guests.
Glassware Section. Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1924-02-19
200 More Pictures
IN the Semi-AnnuaI Sale
$3.50 $3.50 $3.50 IS

New arrivals of sample and showroom pictures from
leading picture house. They secured at very great
concessions and offered you at extremely low
prices.
All are nicely framed some in mahogany; others in
beautifully tinted or hand-carved frames.
Copies of the old masters landscapes figure pictures and
popular subjects very wide selection, for they are
mostly one-of-a-kind, Individual subjects.
Picture Galleries.
Evening star., 1924-02-19
Gold Encrusted Glassware
Choice. 81

A selling of water COB
lets and low or high
footed sherbet glasses.
Of thin blown optic
81 ass, in attractive
shapes, encrusted in
N-carat quality white
or yellow gold.
On sale tomorrow for
the first time. 81 each.
Glassware Section, Fifth door.
Evening star., 1924-02-19
PARTY LEADER DEAD.

ROME. February Ex-senator Gio-
vanLi Nanni. Cne of the founders of
the Italian democI attic party, died
here yesterday, aged siXty-five years.
Evening star., 1924-02-19
Ruffled Marquisette
Curtains, $3.50 Pair

A fine quality, exceptionally
we'll made; sheer and airy; in
neat dotted patterns; white;
"a yards long.
Rufled Wolfe Curtains, $1.A5
pair. An excellent value in
these soft, sheer curtains, we'll
made and 214 yards long.
Hemstitched Marquisette Cur
tains, Sl.5o pair. A very good
quality for such low price: /:
choice of white, ivory or ecru;
"a yards.
Evening star., 1924-02-19

People were naughty, even in the
oI@ :. but they didn't call 1t lib
OyRliSm.
Evening star., 1924-02-19
Cretonne Pillows
81 to 81

These new cretonne sofa
pillows were made in our
Shop. Domestic and fine
imported cretonnes and
printed linens. Each con-
tains a muslin covered,
kapock-flled cushion.
Evening star., 1924-02-19
Special Lou February Prices
Slip Covers and Draperies Made to Order
Furniture Reuphostered Window Shades to Order

You benefit by the low prices and avoid
possible annoying delays later. While
we are able to keep, our shops busy now,
usually the dull season.
Evening star., 1924-02-19

tile patterns in various sizes. Clear
cut, straightline designs in colors
that will last because they are in
laid.
Evening star., 1924-02-19

Slip Covers
-may be of several
materials.
Belgian Linen, S5c yard.
Cotton Damask Stripes,
55c yard.
Cretonnes, 75c to $3.50
yard.
Evening star., 1924-02-19
New StenciIed
Crash
Furnishings

The new spring and sum
,ner designs have arrived.
More delightful furnishings
could hardly be imagined.
The attractive designs are
stenc1ed in oil and are
washable.
Pillow covers, couch covers,
scarfs, laundry bags, chair
backs are shown in designs
not found elsewhere in
Washington.
Large Couch Covers, $3.50.
Pillow Covers, CSC and $1.25.
Table Scarfs, $1.l5 and So.
Oval Table Covers, $3.50.
Chair Backs, 85c.
Laundry Bags are $3.50.
Drapery Section, Fifth door.
Evening star., 1924-02-19
White House Dresser, SO!
for Small Apartment
Another Dresser, $135

is built along the same general
lines, but larger in proportion. ftav.
ing three doors, larger drawers and
cabinet space.
Housewares Section, Fifth door.
Evening star., 1924-02-19
Laundry Bags, $50

Generous Size Cretonne Bags,
made in our shops. A good va
riety of colors.
Curtain 8eetion, Fifth door.
Evening star., 1924-02-19

Window Shades
We use John Kings
Sons Imported Scotch
Holland and Hand
tinted Cambria Cloths,
and all. shades are
mounted on Hartshorn
rollers.
Evening star., 1924-02-19

Expert workmanship and high-grade ma
terials are assurance of your entire salts
faction. The materials, of course, are to
be purchased here.
Evening star., 1924-02-19

Upholstery Fabrics
may be chosen from
Tapestries, V elours,
Velvets, Damasks, Bro
cades or Others in a
wide range of designs.
Drapery and Upholstery Secti
Evening star., 1924-02-19

Much less than regular price on
genuine inlaid linoleums of a heavy,
durable quality. Dutch and other
Rug and Linoleum Section, Sixth door.
Evening star., 1924-02-19

Extension Day Bed, providing comfortably
sleeping room for two persons; full coil
spring base; mattress upholstered
in tapestry or corduroy; one pill X89.5O
low included d......................
Evening star., 1924-02-19
The WHITE HOUSE Line
Sectional Unit Steel DreSsers
Ideal for the Modern Kite hen

This combination of dresser and side Units is ideally
suited to the kitchen requirements of the modern home
this day when the equipment of the khen and pantry
must be efficient and durable we'll as attractive
This combination sketahea . ncuaestIs M large Dresser
cooking utensils-brooms, mops, brushes and other
kitchen necessaries $50 each unit Any of which may be
senarafe1v.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-09
SELL OFF FIR
But Retailers Still Buying
Old Sizes OF Lumber

There was n marked decrease In
the unHold fir stocks September as
compared with the firSt OF August.
according to a report Of 10 repre-.
sentative sioek.earryinE lumber mills
10 the West Coast Lumbermen's as
ISOLATION this week.
unsold stocks of by No. :.
vertical grain flooring. decreased 10
per cent during August Slash grain
flooring Of the same dimension and
grade dropped Sc per cent on tho IN,
sold iotsls.
ono Of tho principal reasons why
mill operators have allowed stocks
70 run low. the association states. hRs
been 20 clean up accumulations Of
old sizes In the expectation that tho
retail trade turnout tho country
would begin ordering on the now
standard sizes promulgated thru the
U. s. department OF commerce.
Tho retail trade. however. con.
tinucs 10 place orders on the old
sizes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-09

and didn't want 10 20 into the ring.
Britt pulled a gun on me and kept
IL with him all during the fight. BE.
tween rounds he would flash the
butt Of the weapon
Joe Walcott. former welterwelght
champion, was black man. Old.
timers say his fight with Kid Ia.
yigne white lightweight. was the
greatest ever held inthe history Of
the prize ring.
Walcott was called the Giant
Killer" He knocked out Joe Choyn.
Ski, white heavyweight. who doomed
eight inches taller and weighed 30
pounds more. by leaping from the
floor In the midst Of a rally ana
planting q haymsker on the He.
brew's jaw.
Joe Cans battles with Battling
Nelson, white lightweight champion,
were rugged classics. Once Cans
was the central figure in a near riot
az New York. Cans whipped Spike
Sullivan, white lightweight. 30
badly the referee stopped the fight
In the 18th round.
Sullivan Was seconded by old John
/. himself. John l.. had no use for
Cans. The referees action displeased
him and he started free.for.all
fight. Vulgar cops gave him the
buns rush. It was a new and not
altogether pleasant sensation for the
Olympisn god Of pugilism.