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Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26
Two Are Granted
Natura liza tion,
Seven Refused

Hearing of petitions for naturali-
zation was held before Judge
Franklin J. Cole in Department l
of the Superior court on Saturday
and resulted in two aliens being
admitted to citizenship in the Unit
ed States of America.
Due to technical errors, seven ap-
plicants out of nine petitionlng
naturalization, were not granted
their papers, and must appear again
on November %, there being only
two times in the year when the
court passes on the qualifications
for citizenship.
Declaring the wrong country was
the error which DISQUALIFIED most
Of the applicants, Judge Cole stat
ed, and in this connection the
Judge warned future applicants to
be sure that this information is
correct, and also said that all ap-
plicants must come provided with
their certificate Of arrival, which
shows the time and place Of their
entry to this country. These are
obtainable from the bureau Of i'm
migration which keeps record Of
every alien entering this eollntry.
Inozenz Thanner Of Germany
and John Charles Neale of England
were the two successful petitioners.
The other applicants iucludef men
from Canada, Syria, MeXieo. Ger.
many and Switzerland. Deputy
United States Attorney Terrill Of
the southern district Of California
came down from I,os Angeles IN
connection with the admission Of
tine pe1v cifizehk
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26
TEST OUT DEATH RAY IN
ENGLAND BEHIND LOCKED
DOORS. HEAVILY GUARDED

support Is not Forthcoming from his
own government.
Meanwhile the French firm of
Chantiers Durhone of Lyons, which
has been negotiating with Mathews,
claims to have learned his secret
and to be able to produce the death
ray regardless of whether it is sold
to England or France. Mathews de-
MICS this.
The claims he makes for his ray
is that is will kill or stun human
beings at distance of between six
and ten miles; it could put out of
commission the machinery of an en-
emy fleet approaching the English
coast, although it could not sink
battleships; it can bring down in
flames airplanes with which it comes
III contact. A chain of forts equip
ped with machinery for transmitting
the deadly ray would prove a per-
feet defense to this county, against
airplane attack, he declares.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26
by United Press Leased Wire

LONDON, May 26.-Behind doors
that were barred and locked and
heavily guarded, death dealing ray
invented by Grindcl Mathews was
tested out in the presence of air
ministry officials today.
The death ray, claimed q terrible
weapon of destruction ill case of
war, was then offered to the Brit
:sh government III exchange for fl
hancial support for the inventor.
i representative of the air min
istry went az once to report to the
cabinet concerning the success OF
the demonstration. If the govern
uent does not support Mathews, he
viii go into partnership with a
frenchman at Lyons and the inven-
ton will PASS into control of France.
The inventor has declared that 81
though lie is an Englishman, he will
sell the secret to France if financial
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26
Another Victim
of Ever Present
Triangle Affair
by United Press Leased Wire

By United I'rcss Leased wire
SANTA ROSA, May ga tri-
angle love affair involving two
neighbor ranchers and the wife Of
ane of them resulted in the shooting
and killing near Cotati yesterday
of Pete Mcllos by Michael Lornbos,
the latter confessed to Sheriff John
Doyes toGay.
Lombos told the sheriff that he
had warned .dclios repeatedly to
cease his atteltio? to Mrs. Lomh3s
aid had even taken a shot at Mel
los to impress with Vim the ser;-
ousncss of his objections, but hat
Mellos had refused to take the hint.
Sunday morning Lombos went to
TIE home of MeIlos, he confessed,
and found him hocipg weeds. He
shouted to him and then fired. The
first shot missed. A second shot
pierced the mans heart.
Lombos surrendered without resist
ance when Sheriff Booyes called a.
his home to arrest him several hours
later.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

will be the guests of the Wo.nen's
Overseas League.
Miss Elizabeth kecler of Central
Union High School was adiudged as
the winner of the Imperial County
contest.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26
For Mems Work Shoes see Cum
singham, opposite Fest office. adv

The Public is cordially invited to
a Children s recital by pupils Of
Elmer A. Todd and Miss Needham
at the Woman S Ten Thousand club
tomorrow evening at s clock. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

Press Want Ads are Wonder
Workers.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

School Case Still Up.-Judge Cole
had not reached decision late to-
day with respect to the hearing of
the petitions for writs of mandate
filed by several residents of El
Centre to force trustees and prin-
cipals. of elementary schools to
permit children who have not sub
mitted to physical examination to
continue in school. Judge Cole
stated this morning that the case
involved number of points which
require careful study.
Clayton and Stevens have tents
camp equipment, trunks, suitcases,
etc. Will trade for furniture or
what have you. 115 North 9Th.
Phone 62S. adv.
Insure Your Hay with Edgar
Bros. Realty Co. adv
The Public is cordially invited to
n Children s recital by pupils of
Elmer A. Todd and Miss Needham
at the Woman s Ten Thousand club
tomorrow evening at s O'Clock. adv
Special Window Decoratioa--Con-
siderable favorable comment IS be-
ing made upon the effective window
display at the Smith and Siocum
.Iewelrv Company, where scenes from
1.-The White Sister, featuring Lii
liam Gish arc shown in connection
with an artistic arrangement of
iewelry. Mrs. A. Mace is responsi-
bic for the effective window which
features the picture to be shown to-
night, Tuesday and Wednesday at
the Airdome.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

Her badly singed hair won pretty
Constance Evans, 1G. $500 in
New York court. She brought suit
against a beauty parlor for $1,000
when her former beautiful tre5ses
were damaged. Above Miss Evans
with her singed locks and, below.
as she appears with a wig she is
wearing while her locks recover.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26
Dr.. Harry Hooper, Dentist. o4s
Main Street. Phone 3S2W- Adv

Passes Through City-Mrs. II. W.
Brewer Jr., formerly of this city and
now of Eseondido passed through
here yesterday noon on the east
bound train bound for points IN
Colorado and Missouri, where she
will sisit for month or six weeks.
DR.. and Mrs. j. T. Foncannon, Mrs.
blower's parents, Miss Julia Fon-
cannon, Miss Mildred Brewer, sis
ter and sister-inlaw respectively,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Mont j. Reid, were
among those who went to the sta
tion 10 greet the traveller during her
few minutes stop here.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

Black and white STRIPED satin,
such as this, is so decorative in
itself that even cut on the simplest
lines it takes ca an elaborate air.
Here the stripes so round on the
skirt and under the arms but so up
and down on the sleeves and front.
Six wide tucks at the hem. few
steel-colored buttons and a tasseled
scarf are effectively used.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26
PICNIC BIG Success

Picnic Big Success The picnic
held yesterday at the Ranehos De
Fresno east of CaleXico where Mi.
and Mrs. W. Il. Waldrop entertain
cd the former residents of Alvara-
dc. Texas, who gathered from all
parts of the valley, was an unquail-
fled success. Over so people were
present, including number from
this city. \ basket luncheon was
enjoved under the spreading trees
ut noon, and various games played
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

Hotel Oregon-Our washed air
cooling system is now in operation.
Noon lunch 35c;. dinner soc. Fried
chicken dinner 75c, Chops, steaks
and salads at all hours. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

Home Made pastries always serv-
ed at Broadway Chop House. adv
Bring Your Health Problem to
Tompkins, the Chiropraetor, Duna-
way Bldg. adF
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

Woods EIesy, Dance Studio TO
Orange. Phone 4Ilw. AdS
Davis Beauty Parlor, for appoint
ments. Phone 227. adV
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

Hoffman Many Get New Trial
District Attorney Utley is in Los
Angeles today in conference with
Deputy Attorney General Flynn re-
lative to the recent reversal OF the
sentence placed by the superior
court here against ID. B. Hoffman,
pioneer raneher, in which the dis
friet court of appeals in Los An
celes held that the decision of the
court here was in error. Proceed.
ings for a new trial are expected
in lie filed this week.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

I Goes for Prisoner.-Sheriff Gil
&tt is in Los Angeles today, where
kc was called to get f. G. koJInia,
Japanese charged with obtaining
money under false pretenscs- 1t IS
aid that Kojima sold certain con.
6cssions in Mexico to residents or
his county and that the conecs-
lions were valueless.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

A Combination of .Soloists and
instruments you ought not to nnss
al the Williams Pupils Concert.
Tuesday, 1880, Christian church.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

Y A Real Swiss Cheese or corn beef
sandwich, a glass of Maiers select
u Steve's. Cool and refreshing.
y adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

: Davis Beauty Parlor, for appoint
'ments. Phone 227. 81 auF
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

:. Hotel Barbara Worth-Table de
mute dinner $1.0o. Spesial SQUAD,
Chicken and T-Bone Steak dinner
$l.00. Special Rib Steak dinner
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

Jack Patty is again cooking
those juicy steaks and chops at
Chop House. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-26

yEstelle Katharine Needham, teach
~ of piano, aceompanist. Assoclat-
"a with Prof. Elmer A. Todd. ga
Al;va phona 466W adv
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-05
STANZAS WRITTEN on THE ROAD
BETWEEN FLORENCE AND PISA

Oh talk not to me of name great in story;
The days of our youth are the days OF our glory ;
And the myrtle and ivy of sweet two-and-twenty
Are worth all your laurels, though ever so plenty
What are garlands and crowns TO the brow that is
wrinkled?
'Tis but as a dead flower with May-dew be-
sprinkled:
Then away with all such from the head that is
hoary.
What care l for the wrcaths that can only give
glory,
Oh. Fame.-i Ger took delight in thy praises,
Twas less for the sake Of thy highsounding
phrases.
Than TO see the bright eyes of the dear one dis
cover.
She thought that / was not unworthy to love her.
There chiefly 1 sought thee, there only found
thee;
Her glance was the best of the rays that surround
thee;
When it sparkled DER aught that was bright in
my story.
| knew il was love. and ] felt it was glory.
George Gordon Byron.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-05
THEY NEVER KEEP DEAD

ANOTHER mystery that has never been
solved has lust been solved again. lhere
is every prospect that it will con-
t;nue to be solved in the same way for
manv generations. 1t will keep on be-
ing solved until people forget it, or 1t
becomes such ancient history that no
~bodv will ever care about il. Mankind,
however. so dearly loves mystery that
there is no telling how long the solu-
tons will be pouring in.
Recently man named Orlott y.
Orlaw died in New York. 1t was I'M
mediately announced that he was IN
reafftvs the missing Archduke John OF
Austria and a story was Immediately
published in various sensational news
papers that care more for excitement than
for truth. that Orlaw had for years been
known to them as the missing archduke,
but they did not give the trifling but DOS
siblv important detail OF how they hap
pened to know what they claimed they
knew
All that is known of the Archduke
Tohn is that he disappeared on a voyage
at ssea. The boat on which he was
known to have taken passage never came
to land and the chances are more than
ten million to one that for many years
the body of the archduke has been living
at the bottom of the Pacific ocean. How
ever. every now and then. somebody
brings him to life again. 1t is strange
fact that the people who claim to have
known the archduke always identity hin
as a man who has just died. There ha:
never been an identification OF a living
man as the Archduke John. It is al
ways somebody who cannot be talked
to and invited to answer questions whC
is or was. the archduke.
Alchduke John never amounted Il
anything in his life time anyhow. HI
is nothing in his death except fourth
class mystery.
lust as the archduke has been 10
wears identified as various persons, 81
the world may be sure that from time t
time there will appear individuals VIII
will be identified as the czarewitch VIII
was slain with his family at Ekaterinbur
several years ago. The exact story c
the murder OF the Romanoff family ha
never been made public and this
enough to make it sure that there wi
be many az heir to the Romanoff famil
that will be heard from in years to com,
kfter Richard III caused the murde
of his little nephew in the Tower {
London. the little nephews kept turnin
up. One of these pretenders. Perki
Warbeck, actually obtained followin
and it was only after very considerabI
length of time that he was exposed an
hanged. Another little nephew. who's
name was Lambert Simnel, was ais
shown up as an imposter and given
lob as a cook. There were other lit
nephews who never obtained the prom
inence of these two, but they mac
periodical appearances until so muC
time elapsed that it was impossible fl
any little nephew to be alive. Ait
that. they stopped coming.
Marshal Ney was shot in Paris aft
the second abdication of Napoleon al
every few years story bobs up to t
effect that he actually escaped and car
10 North Carolina where he lived +
many years as booty old schoolmastt
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-05

somewhat dryly. at is very sad that
her ailment is incurable but six
months is the longest we may hope to
have her with us, the specialists say !:
otherwise Alva would have remained
at her convent in Switzerland until
the summer. She is quite helpless,
you know. my dear, but her mind is
wonderfully active"
She had added the last remark to
Sallie but Sloat took it up with a
laugh.
"And quite as determined. as ever
You will probably find her rather a
terrible person to get along with, Alva.
but the only thing is TO humor her.
We all do, and treat her whims as
though they were laws"
"Why?" asked Sallie. but inwardly
her thoughts were racing. Could this
be the game?
wheeler simply means that it is
more kind TO avoid argument and try
TO please her." Mrs. Copeland ex-
planned hastily and turned as the foot
man entered once more. Il did not
ring. Fitch
pierre is calling" He spoke very
carefully and distinctly and Sallie
jumped. Where had she heard. that
name before?
II told you that was at home to
no one," Mrs. Copeland rose in an
noyance. However, will see Mrs.
Delapierre in the smaller reception
room. Fitch"
"very good, madam" He bowed
and vanished and she turned TO Sally.
"A very old friend of whom you
have heard me speak. my dear, but j
do not think you are quite strong
enough yet to meet strangers. l shall
not be long"
"Oh. Alva will stay and talk to
me, Aunt. Flo" Sloat observed, adding
meaningly: 1--WE have a great deal to
say to each other, you know"
''Very well, but you must not tire
her." Mrs. Copeland paused for mo-
ment uncertainty and then went out
but Sallie was oblivious to her depar-
ture. She was searching in her MEM
DRY for the vague impression which
that name had brought and all at once
it came back to her; Ma Brennan in
that squeaky rocker at home with the
newspaper which bore the big black
banner: mo Trate of Delapierre Dia-
monds. Police Look for Missing
CONTINUED in Our Next Issue)
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he and France wished nothing more
strongly than to live at peace with Eu
rope.
He was not even given a hearing
Some nations turned back his messeng
ers at the borders. Not single country
sent him formal reply to his an
nornced intention of keeping peace. All
raised armies and declared war. They
took this action simply because they
had reason to discount the reliability
of his statements and believed them
selves to be in danger because of his
return.
By the same line of reasoning, the
present nations of Europe would be
justified in attacking Germany if she
attempted to restore the Hohenzollern
dynasty, and there are some faint in
dications that Germany may try that
identical thing.
At trial recently held in Munich,
Gen. udendorff, fanatical imperialist,
was acquitted of charge of treason
against the country. The decision was
greeted with joy by the Bavarian peo-
pie ana LuuclluOIll HOW STATUS III tiC
position of popular. hero. Yet, there
is not the slightest doubt that he at
tempted to bring about revolt against
the German republic and for the purpose
of restoring an imperial form of gov
eminent.
The result of Ludendorff's trial may
we'll be accepted as an indication of
the trend of feeling among the Bavar-
ian people. AS Bavaria is the largest
state in Germany, with the exception
of Prussia. the end of the Ludendorff
trial can hardly be considered in the
light OF reassuring incident. Just how
strong is the republican party in Ger
many, is something that has yet to be
determined. 1t may be powerful enough
to fight off the tendency toward restor-
alton of the monarchy but that remains
to be seen.
1t is evident that struggle between
the two principles is approaching and
the peace of Europe is, in measure,
bound up in the outcome.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-05

If the Man in the Iron Mask had not
died ard been buried, he would have
kept turning up for seventy-five years
or so, but there is no doubt OF what
happened to him, so it was impossible for
him to make a succession of farewell
appearances.
1t is only after about one hundred
years that one of these mysteries is
definitely laid away, so it is fair to pre-
sumo that Archduke John will keep on
diving for several years to come.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-05
LUDENDoRFF'S ACQUITTAL

1t is to be conceded that any nation
has the right to the form of government
that pleases it best, provided always,
that its style of government must not
be such as to injure other peoples.
Germany has had an imperial gov
eminent. She is now republic, but
she has a perfect right to become an
empire again if she wishes to do so.
She will not be conceded the right, how
ever, to place the Hohenzollerns on
the throne. The other nations OF Eu-
rope have had their experiences with
the Germany of the Hohenzollerns and
they will attack Germany before they
will allow that family to rule again
They will be forced to do so because
of the simple fact that if the Hohen-
zollerns arc to be allowed TO rule III
Germany there can be no safety for
| Europe.
When Napoleon went to Elba. it was
generally believed that he would re-
main there. He. however, returned tc
France and the French nation accepting
him as its ruler allowed him to occupy
the throne he had held before. A
soon as he was established in power
Napoleon sent word to the nations o
Europe that he did not intend to make
war on anybody. He declared that HI
had returned to France in accordance
with the wishes of her people and tina
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-05
THE WOMAN'S VIEWPOINT

Their, is lot of talk nowadays, about
getting the woman's point of view.
Business houses profess to be nightly
concerned about it. They like to test
out Their advertising on the basis Of how
the women will react to it. They seek
advice, which they use if it agrees with
their own opinions, as is the invariable
way with all seekers of advice, about
what the women are supposed to think.
1t remains for public stenographer
in New York City to carry this idea out
in writing love letters. She writes all
sorts OF letters for all sorts of people
taken from dictation. but she frequently
steps irto the role of the old time letter
writer and composes love letters for
men who are too busy to write them
or who do not know what to say or
how to say it when the ideas are there.
After sizing up the man, she writes the
sort of letter she imagines he would
write or the kind he would like to write.
She also has love letters dictated to her
by men who are not sparing of trouble
as they nine times in ten copy the let
tiers in long hand afterwards, but they
are doubtful about the manner in which
their letters will be received.
"What thew want, I think says the
writer of these letters, "is to get the
wom;n's viewpoint I can tell, from the
careful way in which men watch when
they are debating, that they are inter
ested most of all in my reaction to their
letter. If l should show the faintest
trace OF amusement, the man would i'm
mediately strike out. that particular SEN
tence."
Are men really as pathetically help
less as that? One can scarcely believe il
and wonder what sort of men these car
be. But one thing is certain. If the
woman who received the love letter, con,
oocted in that manner, ever did know
that another woman" passed upon wha
should go into it, or smiled over what
might have gone into it, the recipients
viewpoint is not difficult to conceive.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-05
TIMELY ADVICE.

In warning his colleagues in the
United States Senate that, unless there
was marked change in policy, tax
legislation and other important meas
ures were in serious danger, Senator
Borah of Idaho expressed a conviction
held generally by the public. The
Idaho senator asserted that the time
had about arrived when we should
dissolve ourselves as a grand jury"
and resume the business of legisla-
ton.
The inquisitorial activities of the
Senate have occupied much of the time
which ordinarily would have been de-
voted to the consideration of legisla-
tive business. Time-wasting speeches,
which have no other purpose than to
promote partisan interests, are the
daily routine. Developments in the
committee rooms of the investigators
are discussed at length on the floor
of the Senate. Legislation of gem
eral nature is almost at standstill.
Congress has the right to investigate
anything which will throw light on
pending legislation. 1t has gone fur
Their afield at this session and has
taken up work which in ordinary times
is left TO federal grand juries. After
all. the function of Congress is to
make laws. not TO prosecute violations
of them. Senator Borah's warning is
timely. 1t would be well if it inn
pressed his colleagues, but with urge
to do grand jury work still strong
il would be too much TO expect that
they will give heed.-Seattle Daily
Times,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-05
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS

Women can blame Eve for most OF
their faults, but Eve never borrowed
neighbours vacuum cleaner.-Port-
mouth Daily Times.
The only time some men look i'm
portant is while they are adjusting
their Observation-Disclosures State Jour
nal.
About all the back seat is used
for is to emphasize the passing of the
old-fashioned large family.-Hartford
Times.
Somebody ought to be able to make
lot of money in Washington with a
refreshment stand where witnesses
could refresh their memories.-Indian-
apolis News.
The wages Of sin is publicity, but
nowadays that doesn't even aid in
getting a vaudeville contract.-Buffalo
Evening News.
When a girl runs her hand through
your hair it is time to propose or go
home.-Binghampton Morning Sun.
May / have a taste of what you
are drinking, STRIP
"Sir, how dare you"
81 am an enforcement agent. I've
had a sniff but I'm not sure" Louis
vile Courier Journal.
Shell wonder why it is referred to
as the silver moon. q
He-Because we get it in quarters
and halves, suppose.-Boston Trans
cript.
Miss Pippin-Have you "Kissed Me
! in the Twilight?'
Music Clerk-It must have been the
man at the next counter. I've been
here only q week.=Detroit News.