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Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-06
FAIRBANKS RETURN.
FROM EUROPE, ARE
IN HOLLYWOOD NOW.

LOS ANGELES aAng. 6.-Dodg
and Mrs, Fairbanks, will reach their
Beverly Hills home this afternoon.
The motion picture couple are re-
turning from five-months tour of
European centers.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-06
With Presidential
s Candidates Today
Nv United Press Leased Wire

Hy nltcu ITeSS AVHScu wire
President Coolidge: The president
has about completed a draft of his
acceptance speech and as now trim
ming it down. He had several en-
gagements before noon and then
erected a party of sightseers.
Senator La Toilette: The Inde-
pendent candidate continued his
conferences with those who are plan
ming his campaign but otherwise re-
mained in seclusion.
John w. Davis: The Democratic
candidate came to New York today
for q long list of conferences which
have been scheduled by his cam
paign managers. This will be his
last day of conferences before leav-
ing for Clarkburg, w. Va.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-06
San Pedro Will
Get Naval Base
by September Is

LOS ANGELES, Aug. Ga naval
air base will be in operation at San
Pedro, in the harbor district, by
Sept. Is, according to an announce
ment by Lieut.. Commander G. G.
Dichman.
Commander Dichmam, who has
been with the San Diego station, is
here under orders to have the local
base i'll operation by the middle of
next month. Airplanes of the
United States battle fleet will be
based at the. new government field,
which probably will be on Terminal
Island.
Unirrigated barley at Crows Land
ing, Stanislaus county, averaged
four sacks an acre, while irrigated
barley yielded 40 sacks.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-06
Man Jailed On
Serious Charge

san FRANCISCO, Aug G.--Al.
bert Ilanberry, laborer, was arr
rested here today charged with at
lacking an eleven year old girl Po-
lice do not believe he is the "long
nosed man sought for weeks as
the attaeker Of IA little girls in
series Of erinlina assaults that have
shocked the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-06
BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

Two eggs beaten lightly, one-half
eupful sugar, two Tablespoonful
melted butter, one cupful milk, two
cupfuls flour one cupful berries
and two teaspoonfuls baking pow
der. Bake in moderate oven.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-06
SUGGESTIONS THAT
ARE USEFUL FOR
ALL HOME MAKERS
Keeping Cheese

Keeping Cheese
Any strong smelling cheese should
be wrapped in tinfoil, then in oil
ed paper and then placed in "a GOV
cred crock. 1t can then be kept
in the refrigerator without danger
of tainting the other food
@ Helpful Hints
Add a few drops of ammonia to
the water in which the tea towels
are rinsed.
1\u the round table cloth from
the center to the edge and roll in
stead of folding.
Fold cloth wTung out of hot
water around the ice cream can or
mold of jelly and the contents will
slip ont easily.
The Little Girls Pocket
Patch pockets on the small
daughters frock are very attractive
but they are always being caught
on things. and many little dress
is spoiled in consequence. Try put
ting the pocket, so essential for the
young ladv's handkerchief. ON the
bloomers. just above the knee on
the right leg. A plain, square
pocket will do and in this protect
ed place it will never be torn off.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-06

The wife of Gen. Douglas Mac
Arthur was recently commissioned
a policewomen at Manila.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-06

In addition to her household du,
ties. Mrs. W. II. Loomis Of Cody,
Wyo., finds time TO attend to her
official duties as undershcriff.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-06

New York farmers are offering
farmercttes So a day TO swing a
hoe eight hours day.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-06
The Little Girls Pocket
THINGS WOMEN ARE
z DOING EVERYWHERE

Women tourists wearing knEk-
crs are forbidden entrance into
Mexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-06
COTTON MARKET

Tone steady; spots 3I.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
DEFENSE OF GAMBLER
in 500, 1000 SUIT DUE
Documentary Evidence Scheduled
Against Damage Claim Of
Mrs. Byfeld.
PLAINTIFFS CASE RESTED
Atlanta Capitalists Son Sued by
Beauty Contest Winner.

BY the Associated Press.
DECATUR, Ca, March 7.-Reading
of documentary evidence by the de-
Tense in the trial of the suit for $780,
600 damages brought by Mrs. Sarah
Byfield, beauty contest winner.
against Walter T. Gambler, son of Asa
G. Gambler, Atlanta capitalist, was ex-
pected to begin with the opening of
court today. Attorneys for the de-
Tense said they expected to complete
their side of the case before adjourn
ment this afternoon. The suit re-
suited from an alleged attack upon
Mrs. Byfield by Gambler early on the
morning of July II, 1922. in Mrs. By
fields stateroom on the liner Beren-
garia en- route to Europe.
Attorneys for the plaintiff rested
yesterday after Clyde Byfield, auto
mobile dealer; his wife and two ply
SicianS had testified, and a mass Of
documentary evidence had been in
troduced.
Sensation I'm Court.
The most sensational developments
Of the trial yesterday was the Admis-
sion by Byfield while on the stand
that within approximately ten
minutes after he had discovered Mr.
Gambler in his wife's stateroom, he
had in his pocket Gamblers check for
$25, 900.
Later. while in Paris, France, ac-
cording to the testimony, Gambler ex-
changed the check for $4,000 cash and
a note for S20.500. and obtained a
statement from Byfield "exonerating"
him from all blame. Mr.. Gambler
later stopped payment on the note,
Byfleld testified, and he further de-
clared that he had signed the paper
generating Gambler because he was
afraid Gamblers friends were about
to attack him.
Course of the Testimony.
The events of the night on which
Mr.. Gambler was alleged to have at
tackled Mrs. Byfield were traced sew
eral times in direct and cross exam
ination during presentation of the
plaintiffs side of the case yesterday.
Mrs. Byfield testified that she retired
to her stateroom about $50 o'clock in
the morning, following a party, and
that Gambler entered shortly after
ordered him to do SO. she said, and
when her husband entered the room
Gambler told him. clyde. I'm drunk"
Her husband struck her several times
and the two men engaged in a fist
fight, she testified.
Byffeld testified that his actions re-
suited from the realization, he said,
that his life and business were ruin
ed" He said he accepted Gamblers
check after persuasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
SEIZE CHECKER CABS
IN PHlEADELPHIAW WAR
Drivers Of $50 Taxis Dodge Po-
lice in Early Stages of Move
Upon Garages.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
PHILADELPHIA, March deputy
sheriffs. armed with writs of replevin.
at o'clock this morning attempted to
seize 1876 taxicabs Of the Checker Taxi
cab Company. Two hours later the Of
ficers were in possession of the garages
Of the company.
About fifty broken-down cabs and ex-
actly forty-one good cars were under
official lock and seal. but $50 checker
cabs were scooting about the city.
cruising forlornly" or seeking haven in
out-of-the-way garages.
Arrests Are Ordered.
At Z o'clock a general police call was
sent out, calling for the arrest of all
Checker taxi drivers found on the
streets. The orders were to have the
men drive at once to the nearest
Checker garage and turn the cars over
to the deputy sheriffs-
The seizure came as an unexpected
development in the taxicab war
which has been brewing in Phila-
delphia for weeks. brought on by the
move Of the Checker Company in
lowering rates.
Checker Company came a few days
ago when M. A. Heller, president of
the Philadelphia Taxi Company, and
general manager Of the Checker
Company. turned over his duties to
Herbert Burgtorf and E. ". Jordan.
New York engineer, who arrived
here to reorganize the company. The
arrival Of the New Workers was fol-
lowed by complain to the public
service commission that the Checker
Company was merely disposing of old
stock and was building UP its line.
Late yesterday the Mogul Finance
Company of New York filed suit in
replevin against the Philadelphia
Taxi Company and the Checker
Company for 1876 cabs valued at
S1960OO. These cabs are owned BY
the New York Arm which leased them
to HelIers company. which in turn
sublet them to the Checker Company.
Some one who said he represented
the New York company cut our pri-
vate telephone wires" said Mr.. Jor-
dan, land we were unable to notify
our drivers to come in."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
ACTOR STRIKE FADES:
SHUBERTS SETTLING
Act Independently When Produc-
ing Managers Spurn Equity
Demands.
DECIDE COURSE SUNDAY
Actors to Pass on Strike Issue at
Meeting.
BY the Associated Pres

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, March THE Shu-
berts, who control 70 per cent of
New York theaters. will meet the de-
mands Of the Actors Equity Associa-
ton. regardless of what the other
members of the Producing Managers
Association do. Lee Shubert yester-
day informed the steering commit
tee of the latter organization.
Mr.. Shubert tried to win his col
leagues to his point of view, but was
outvoteq and the managers commit
tee will recommend that the asso.
citation refuse Equity's demands for
"the equity shop" under which a
company has either all Equity or nc
Equity members in it's cast.
Should Mr.. Shubert keep to his
course. 1t appeared doubtful to Equity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
WALLACE URGES FARMERS
TO RAISE VEGETABLES
Little Competition in Perishable
Edibles, He Tells Rhode Island
Agricultural Conference.

By the Associated Press
PROVIDENCE. r. l., March T.
Secretary of Agriculture Henry C..
Wallace, making the principal adj
dress yesterday at the final session
of the Rhode Island agricultural con-
ference, advised the farmers of the
state to raise perishible edibles, be-
cause there is little chance of com
petition in that line from western
farms
He said he had been informed that
the wholesale price Of food in Rhode
Island Is only per cent above the
price in the west, but that the retail
price Is Is per cent higher, and de-
clared the answer lay in methods of
retail distribution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
ADMIRAL CLAMPS BAN
ON DRINKING NEAR YARD
Order Follows Unconfrmed Report
OF Deaths Of One Marine
and One Sailor.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press,
NEW YORK, March IA report
that one marine and one sailor had
died from alcoholic poisoning cir
suance by Rear Admiral Charles P.
Plunkett. commandant of the Sd Ma
val District, of orders clamping an
unqualified ban on the district con-
tiguous to the Brooklyn navy yard
ana caused more than 1000 sailors
on thirty days leave to depart hur-
rfedly from the Navy Y. M. c. A.,
which Is In the forbidden area. :
Rear Admiral Plunkett said he had
not heard of the reported deaths and
declared his orders were issued "be-
cause too much drinking was going
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07

officials that a general strike would
be called June /. as proposed.
Most Of the 1000 local members or
the Equity, however. will attend a
mass meeting Sunday to take final
action on the proposed strike, Frank
Gilmore, executive secretary OF the
association, announced.
Plans for the strike were perfected
year ago. he said, and Sundays
gathering will be to have the ar
rangements approved.
Mr.. Gilmore limited that the actors
might endeavor to operate their own
theaters, but would not discuss pos
sible plans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
$500 Little Tots
Wool Capes

Pretty checks; plain
velour colorS; made
with sweat bands;
all sizes from the
little tot to the big
boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
RED CROSS GIVES AID.

The American Red Cross will re-
habilitate survivors and families of
victims of the Nixon, N. j., explosion.
This will include repairing homes,
supplying. clothing and furniture, and
helping them until they obtain en-
ployment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
Chidren's Panty
Dresses

Brand-new style of
high class, fast-color
Bingham and cham
bray for tots 9 to 9
years. Plain colors.
daintily embroidered
and deep hens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-03-07
SCHOELLKOPFS SEPARATE
Wife Robbed Of $500, 900 in New
York Year Ago.

NEW YORK, March Hugo c. p.
SchoeIlkopf of Buffalo and his wife
Irene, who was robbed of 100000
worth of jewelry in this city year
ago, have signed a separation agree
ment, 1t was disclosed today in gen.
eral sessions.
The Washington times., 1924-02-04

the part Of Mr.. Wilson in that
movement.
Crys Of ''extra paper" from
newsboys outside suddenly were
waited into the church and DIR.
Pierce paused minute and then
said. Even now we hear that
which marks the passing of be-
loved leader in the peace move.
ment." President Coolidge, It IL
said. was visibly affected.
After the service, which was
rounded out with a silent prayer by
the congregation, had been con.
cluded, DR.. Pierce walked with the
President and Mrs. Coolidge from
the church. The minister said:
"It is a great thing to know
that man had the universal love
and sympathy Of all the people. I
am glad he is peacefully at rest"
The President replied:
II am glad, too, since Mr.. Wilson
could not recover from his illness.
that his life has ended so peace
| fully"
The Washington times., 1924-02-04
COOLIDGE To Be
At LINCOLN
DINNER
President and Mrs. Coolidge
Will Be Honor Guests of
G. o. p. Voters Of D. c.

President and Mrs. Coolidge will
be honor guests at the Lincoln Day
dinner which viii be given by the
Republican State Voters Associa.
ton Of the District at the Willard
Hotel Saturday evening. Senator
Frank L. Greene. Of Vermont,
chairman Of the dinner committee.
today announced the Presidents &C.
ceptance Of the invitation to attend.
Among those who are listed to
speak are: United States Senator
David A. Reed, of Pennsylvania;
Congressman Nicholas Longworth,
Of Ohio; Congressman Henry r.
Rathbone, Of Illinois, whose father
was in the theater box at Ford's
theater when Lincoln was shot;
Mrs. Arthur Livermore, of New
York; Congressman Charles E. Win.
ter, Of wyoming: william Tyler
Page, clerk of the House; and the
Rev. James Shera Montgomery,
chaplain Of the House.
Minister'S Orchestra win furnish
the instrumental music and the Cap.
The Washington times., 1924-02-04

sing Ruby Smith stahI
solois win render aevera
Earl Carbaugh md Calow selections
The Washington times., 1924-02-04
DEBATE ON PSYCHOLOGY
BE UNIVERSITY SAVANTS

Prof. William McDougal, of Har-
ward University, will debate tomor.
row night with DR.. John d. Watson,
formerly of Johns Hopkins Univers.
ity, on Fundamentals of Psy.
Geological Society and will be held
in Memorial Continental Hall.
There will be three decisions, one
by Chief Justice Walter /. Mccoy,
Associate Justice Frederick l.. Sid.
dons and Judge Charles II. Robb:
another by committee of eight
psychologists seated on the stage
and the third by the audience.
The Washington times., 1924-02-04
Long Distance Call
Proves Cure For
Suffering

RENO, New, Feb. 4.-As q
temporary cure for suffering,
try the long distance telephone.
Gilbert ("Trux") Howell,
champion stutterer of the Uni
versity of Nevada, swordsman
and war veteran, says it works.
Howell talked $3.50 worth
over the long distance telephone
to Chicago recently.
"W-w-ould you b-b-b1ieve it,
ILL never s-s-stut-stuttered
o-o-once," he suffered. "H-h-
how c-c-could / when LII had
to p-p-pay, p-p-pay for it?"
The Washington times., 1924-02-04
Daily Traffic Calendar
FINEs ANp COLLATERAL ToRFEITUREs

n for Saturday 7S5
The Washington times., 1924-02-04
PHILADELPHIA FREICHTER
AFIRE OFF IRISH COAST

QUEENSTOWN, ireland, Feb. 4.
The Dutch freight steamer Bur.
gerdijk of $500 tons gross, from
Philadelphia and Norfolk for Rot
terdam, sent a wireless message
that she had fire on her main
deck. he was gnaking eleven
knots.
The Burgerdijk gave her position
as latitude 49.14 north: longitude,
24.10 west, or about geo aailes off
the Irish coast.
The Washington times., 1924-02-04
EXTRAS TELL
Of DEATH To
COOL|DGES
President and Wife at Church
When Newsboys' Cries
Reach Him.

President and Mrs. Coolidge
learned Of the passing Of former
President Woodrow Wilson while
they sat in their accustomed pew
yesterday morning at the First
Congregational Church.
The Rev. Jason Noble Pierce.
pastor, was near the end Of a SER
mon in which he had extolled the
progress Of the world movement for
peace, and mentioned inferentially
The Washington times., 1924-02-04
D'ANNUNZIO TO GET TITLE
OF THE COUNT OF FIUME'

ROME. Feb. At was reported
here that King Victor Emmanuel
will confer the title Of Count Of
Fiume upon Gabrielle d'Annunzio
tomorrow.
D'Annunzio seized the city Of
Fiume for Italy and held 1t q year.
The Washington times., 1924-02-04
LARSON, SLAYER OF FOUR,
IS GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE

GRAND FORKS, N. D.. Feb. A.
Theodore Larson, slayer Of four per-
sons near Kloten, N. D., last night,
pleaded guilty and was sentenced
to life imprisonment.
The Washington times., 1924-02-04
See the Interesting Motion Pictures
at 1880, 4:45 and 8 P. M.

Among the exhibits machines that automatically put
coal on fire, keep burning and the ashes; self
feeding devices for furnaces special CRATES for burning buck
wheat rice and barley and other installations
secure better combustion and reduce waste.
"HOw to Cut Doom the Cost Of Heating Your Home"
number of helpful books distributed show mailed
request This descriptive literature describes the proper
methods of using all kinds of coaburning heating appliances
The Washington times., 1924-02-04
Grand STuRDiY's sGTa1I FINES AND FoRFEiTuREs

Milton S. Cooley. sou
e. A. Nc Closky..... 40
Lulu Mueller. ...... 40
William c. Hutchins 80
Earl r. Dixon. .... 25
J. M. Bowles. ..ssss 20
Myron Randolph -. 20
James McNeal. $50. 20
Joseph Tucci ...... ID
Gratz Strickler ..... Is
Robert M. Leishear. 12
James Richardson. IL
Robert Van FosSen. 10
Stanley r. Altman. 10
Roswell e. Boothby. 10
Isaac r. Green. 80. 10
G. A. Goldborough. :. 10
Walter l.. Miniclier. 10
Meridith r. Palmer. 10
James M. Powers. 10
Alfred B. Quinter. 10
jerome J. Rupert. 10
Rebecca Sweeney. 10
Frank Good ....... 10
Charles e. Downs. ]. 10
Ralph w. s. Hill. =. 10
Fred Kalker ....... 10
Andrew w. Manzer. 10
Samuel r. Tucker. 10
John B. Walters. -. 10
William G. Williams 10
George Bergman 80. 10
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27

Weesatchie Camp No. SO, W. o. W.,
held q very interesting meeting in the
small w. .. w. hall Thursday night,
at which time three applications for
membership were received. Though
Weesatchie Camp is not the largest
camp in the city, yet it is the oldest,
and for number of years has been
satisfied with its present membership
strength, but recently awoke to the
fact that to keep astride with the times
and -he growth of the other six w. o.
w. camps in the city that it would
have TO get busy and get new members
or be classed only as an "olG" camp.
Following the business session a
short domino contest was held. after
which tamales, sandwiches, near beer
and cigars were served. The camp will
hold social session hereafter, follow
ing the business meeting of each second
Thursday in the month. Ed RANDY
and William Hoehnel composed the
entertainment committee.
The attendance Of Sam Houston
camp No. 50, was cut in half at the
meeting Thursday night on account
of the carnival. but the enthusiasm
however was just as great, for 81 can
didates we're initiated and 81 appli
cations for membership were received.
The new drill team executed clever
floor work, much TO the establishment
of the members, for the team is less
than month old.
The Protection Degree and secret
work was given by late Manager X.
Il. Miller. who conducting the I'D. s.
Rossman" membership drive. The
membership campaign committee plans
ON having at least 100 or more appli-
'catiols at the next camp meeting to
be held May IA, which will be follow ed
by the ,egular monthly smoker and
refreshments.
The patients at the W. o. w. Hos
pital. enjoyed a rare treat Thursday
afternoon. when Mrs. &. Z. Cole of
San angelo, entertained the 200 pa
tients with humorous and delightful
readings. Mrs. Cole was Fiesta
visitor, and also has patient rela-
tive in the hospital. Mrs. Cole has
given number of readings at vari-
Gus times at the State Sanitarium at
Carlsbad, and has promised to re-
turn again, to the w. o. w. Hos
pltsl.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
Hollywood Movie Divorce Can Be
Caused Only byAlmighty Dollar

distasteful to many is a recommends
ton that will have weight.
In the meantime HOLLYWOOD is keer-
ing up the pace that has won it such
a large place in the public prints. Bert
Lytle says that he expects to be di-
vorced, and there is no woman in it.
Claire Windsor is bit more frank,
saying that she thinks Bert one OF the
incest men she ever met.
The beautiful Anne Luther. who lc-
Gently married Ed Gallagher of the
team of Gallagher and Shean. and
who was named by Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw as a correspondent in her ae-
ton for divorce against Jack Clifford
her husband and dancing partner
complains to the district attorney Of
plot to blackmail her. Divorces toe
numerous TO mention have been filed
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27

bers, and it was decided to continue
the contest for two weeks.
Among the prominent speakers and
guests present were +. j. Dunn of
Chicago, national president, and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. K. Fowlkes of Dallas.
Mr.. Fowlkes is state manager of the
society. A. ID. Scott Of Chicago, eff.
ficiency manager, who has been in
San Antonio for several weeks in the
interest Of the drive, also made a talk.
At the conclusion of the meeting, So
cial hour was enjoyed, which included
dancing.
A joint all-day basket picnic Of the
contesting teams will be held at Koch
Ter Park. Sunday. Games. races and
contests for prizes will be the feature.
A pep" meeting will be held Tues
day evening, at 423 East Locust
street. to which the members and their
, friends are invited,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
Woodmen Circle

At recent card and bunco party
given under the auspices of the sun
shine Society" of Myrtle Grove No. l.
Memorial HOSPITAL, / rizes were award.
ed to the following patients: Bunco
fC. G. Gibbs, ". F.->Wheelus. j. f.
h Womack. Il. f. Brown, ii. n. Mil
/ Ter and o. Il. McSwain; $780," NJ. c.
French; pitch, G. NJ. Hanelson: high
five, H. d. Allen and L. Ruppel. The
patients heartily enjoyed the enter.
1tainnent and are hooking forward to
another such affair within the near
future.
\ A number of applications for mem
.bership were Received and two candI-
sdates were initiated in full form at
1.-THE meeting of Myrtle Grove Tuesday
hight. While the attendance was small
ION account. of Fiesta and carnival
fweek, yet the full personnel of the de-
<gree team was on hand to put on the
fwork, followed by an exhibition drill.
(which was greatly onjoyed by those
spresent. Mrs. Gertrude Frey played
the piano.
a State Manager r. f. Miller of the
fwoodmen of the World and an active
5worker in the Woodmen Circle. gave
5hn interesting talk Woodcraft and
Ealso gave the grove Instructions and
Suggestions on how to conduct the big
drive now under way.
"A 1t was announced that San Antonio
f-amp No. 500 w. D. W., had donated
rs to the cimmittee in charge of the
acky party to be given Tuesday. April
no. the proceeds Of which will be
Eised Jointly by Sunshine Society Of
Edyrtle Grove and the Woodchucks for
charitable purposes only. Sam Hous-