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Evening star., 1924-03-02
ke 4aatt PROTECTOR used for throwing the figures
q - : "a st,one 4nouNta1AL. 9
picture on this screen at night with
. powerful projecting lantern.


picture on this screen at night with
. powerful projecting lantern.
"But this again involved difficult
ties. The most powerful lanterns
made would throw a picture only
twenty feet or SO In diameter.
wanted good, clear pictures two hum
dred feet in diameter. Even tat that
we would have to cut the design up
into sections"
".It can't be DONE said the lamp
manufacturers when I went to see
them about making a suitable lantern
for me. why, the heat produced
from a light powerful enough to pro-
ject such a picture would crack the
lens in fewf seconds. And then, be-
sides, the slightest defect in grinding
the lens would produce . huge distor-
tion.'
"But we went ahead. found that
by heating the lense to a proper tenn
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
For SGse or Exchange

FOR TRADE-10 room house close
to business district, San Diego,
rented for $3.50 per mo. Value
$4,000. viii trade for good 40 or
so acres. Must be good. Press
Box 62G. ...., .. ito
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
MOVE LOOMS TO
BAN BOXING IN
NY. BALL PARKS

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Action to
make it difficult for promoters to
use ball parks for big boxing bouts
noyt summer will be taken by the
newly reorganized New York box
ing commission, it was learned to-
day. .=...z..
If William Muldoon swallows his
pride and decides to rem&in as a
working member of the commission
instead of as leader, it is certain
the fight will be made to make the
ball pa,iis undesid fable and for
championship bouts.
Although he declared that the
election of George Brewer, New
York attorney, as ch"irmm OF the
commission, was u "lack of cop
tesy," Muldoon said he would moi
resign if the public and the news
paper thought he could do the sport
some good by acting as an ordinary
commissioner.
The public so strongly endorsed
Muldoon as an essential member
Of the commission that it w;,s free
" predicted today tia, boxing
would "do a bust if he resigned.
1t is considered almost certain
that Muldoon will remain on the
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09

FOR SALE--Old newspapers. Ap-
70 ply Press office. 27tf
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
WANTS TO HIT
60 HOMIE RUNS,
BE- CHAMP TOO
Even Little Immigrant
Kids" I'm ~. 7. Know
His Fame
Ey HENRY L. FARBELL
Omitted Press Sports Editor)
BY United Press Leased Wire


NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-Babe
Ruth wants to hit 80 home runs
next season, and win, in addition,
the American League batting cham
pionship.
The Babe is no halfway fellow
When he picks out a job fo" him
self, he certainly does not look for
soft. spots,
The way he goes about things
he would take on Dempsey after a
couple of waym-up bouts, if he
ever went into boxing. 1t will be
recalled that the Babe cherished Il
secrc. ambition to become 4 boxer
and he believes that he could have
made good in the ring.
When. he, came to New York
recently, frcm his New England
farm, Ruth said he knew he could
hit 60 homcrs, if the Yankees were
still using the Polo Grounds, but
he docsn t like the layout Of the
Yankee stadium,
By his conduct last wir.er, the
way he played during the 1928 sea
son and tho good care that he has
been taking of himself .shis winter,
the Babe certainly has earned pub
lie faith and confidence i'll himself
Inspiration to Kids
Senator James j. Walker, fathe;
of the Sunday baseball bill and the
boxing law, discussed Ruth when
he was making a speech at the re
cent dinner of the Baseball Writers
8 Association.
Senator Walker lives at st
Lukc's Place, on the lower west
side of New York, near Greenwich
Village. He gave an example t.
illustrate the point he made thai
Ruth was one of the greatest inspl
ratlons for the kids of the whole
country.
"There's Il public playground
right in front of my house, the
Senator said. kids by the hun
dreds, from the nearby tenements
gather there daily. / always wall;
through the playground on my way
to nv office, and | have acquired
quite list of acquain,ances among
the little urchins.
cone morning last summer,
was stopped by little Italian boy
"Gimmc Il quarter, please, he
s9id.
"A quarter wRs more th"r the
usual appeal for a penny or so, an,
asked him what he wanted witt
- cents.
"''I want to buy a Babe Rutl
cap" he replied.
''That little urehin never had seer
Babe Ruth play, and he never will
Lccause when he gets old enough t(
have money TO 90 to the ball park
the Babe will have passed, But
even though he had never seen hl'
hero, the Babe was the biggest thing
in his lifc,' Walker said.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
Local Bank Will
Give One Week
Vacation Prize

One week S vacation with pay is
Offered by the local branch of the
Southern Trust and Commerce
bank to the cmploye renting the
most safe deposit boxes during the
month of February.
Believing that many FL Centre
people arc content to leave valua Die
papers exposed to fire, burglary
and other risks within their homes,
the bank has started a campaign to
remedy this condition as much as
possible.
The rivalry for the prize offer
ed is very sharp among the en-
ploYes of the bank and each is de
termined to be the lucky person.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09

Stockton State railFoad eommis
sion authorizes purchase by WcstnFn
States Gas and Electrical Company
Of plant, property aDd dislrladhg
system Of Central Natural Gas cbn-
pany for local gas scrN ieo.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09

FOR SALE--Several thousand fine
thrifty yearling grapefruit trees,
half inch to fiveeights, and five
eigAts up caliber, buds cut from
performance record trees. Rea-
!soh.jble, price made on applies
ton. Wilhite Citrus Nursery. p.
Pc 0. Box 154, .Glendora, Calf.
2Stf
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
U. S. c. Chances
For Title Good
by United Press Leased wire

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9.-Chances
for University of Southern Caiifor-
MIA basketball team to take the in
tercollegiate coast title are "prctty
good, f" according TO Coach Les Turn
cr.. = IS ,
This coming from. the .sagaeioua
Turner, who IS not given to optimis-
tic opinions, means something. In
torprotcd, Turner's guarded state
ments indicate he thinks that, bar
ling accidents the Trojans Should
be selected to play the northern
tcam-at least-for the champion
ship.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
Dick Hoppe Wins
Draw in Fight
With Jack Silver
BY United Press Leased Wire

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 8. - With
lightweight champion Benny Leon,
lard sitting at the ringside, boys on
lthe weekly fight program given by
the legion last night showed their
;best wares and mixed in inspiring
fashion. Jack Silver, of San Fran
icsrco, came from behind in the main
event, winning a draw with Dick
Hoppe by a terrific fourth round
rally, after it appeared that he Was
hopclessiy beaten.
frankie Grandetta, Spokane, Port
land and many way points, milled in
a crimson draw with frankie Dolan
that left the northwest sheik more
mussed than he has been any tine
slnce his southland invasion.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
THE. PRESS CLASSIFIED SECTION
For Saie-MtsceZldneOus

DESERT HONEY - 54S Broadway
15tf
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
New Ferryb0at
Makes Her Debut
-s-A..-- -

san FRANCISCO, Feb. p The
new Sptdhcan PacifiGs fgryboat
"Sacramtrto," The largest craft of
its kind in the world, nosed through
the bay today ON her maiden voyage,
loaded from apron 70 apron with
well wishers from Sacramento and
the .bugtdistfict. @
Ceremonies Saboard her ..incAi,ied
presentation. Of flags, mVaihug~ Of
a painting Of the state capitol III
the main saloon-and Il luncheon
NitAztlse ssNthegn PaeiIic q. Aest,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
CANADIAN GIRL
PUT ON PROBATION

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9.-Anita
Tell, one. of three British Columbia
girls arrested for theft of clothing
from exclusive residences where
they were employed as maids, to-
day commenced work to repay per-
sons from whom she admitted steal
ing.
The girl was granted probation
on he ground that she repay the
$40O, placed as the value of :he ar
ticles she admitted stealing.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
For ReRt-F arm Lands
w. E. HANCOCK

ALFALFA RANCH FOR LEASE
$50 acres in new alfalfa, abso-
: lutcly one of the best ranches in
Imperial valley, located IN Me
loland section adjoining rhc
Harold Bell Wright ranch on Tie
south. Can divide and Lease to
two parties, improved with two
small houses. Prefer having the al
falfa cut the first or" or two
crops before pastming. will lease
to responsible parties only. c. +.
Sprousc owner 92l CitZ. Natl
Bank Bldg, Los Angeles. ITO
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
FIGHTS, FIGHTERS.
AND THE RESULTS

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Pancho
Vill&, world S flyweight champion,
had an easy time winning a Is
round decision from Georgi, Marks,
california. The title was not at
stake as Marks came in at 116 1-2
pounds and Villa claimed the weight
forfeit Of $3.50. In the fcurtccE,h
round Villa ran into a right hand
swing and was almost dropped. 1t
was the only round in which Marks
showed a thing.
ROCHESTER,, n. Y.-Battling
Sikh, Senegalcse heavyweight, won
a ten round decision from Joe
White, Alabama heavyweight. 1t
was Skis first victory in this
country.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09

commission and ii was even sug-
gested that he would have more
power in minor position than he
would exert ut the helm.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09

Try Press Want Ads
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
MRS. EUTCHINGS WINS
WOMEN'S S COLE TOURNEY

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9.-Mrs. II.
D. Hutchings, of Winnipeg, Canada, ;,
won the midwinter invitational golr
tournament for women here yester-
dav, defeating Miss Margaret Came
ron ? and . in the finals.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-09
TODAY,S WANT ADS

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Cd according 20 tho following rates
and rules: - 81
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Prepaid Classified or Liner Adver
tisements in the Imperial Vale,
Press is l cent per word each inser
ion, if paid iu advance. Minimum
BABY CHIN: White Lcghorns from
m9ture stock, high egg producin.
- strain, ready Feb. 18th. No elec
- tfic lights or other egg forcing
methods used on breeders. Othe
popular breeds matter OF COZ
respondcncc. Enoch Crews. Sea
bright, Calf. 9t2
FOR" RENT small furniaAe
houses. Mrs. Land, Mission Apt.
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Must be cheap for cash, Sam Roo
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ONE NICELY furnished ROOF
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Bennett, Brawlcy, Cal, for part
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New Britain herald., 1924-06-03
TO ARREST DOCTOR IN
 HARRISBURG MURDER
Wounded Physician Accused of Killing Woman Shct
 in Office

Harrisburg. ran June s.--A war. rant charging Dr. Cornelius Nj
 Bailey. physician, with the murder of Mrs. Anna Manbeck. found shot 10 death in his office Sunday, soon after inc physician had staggered from his home with a bullet wound through his lung. was. sN orn out to- day by District Attorney Robert I. Fox.
 Armed vith inc warrant, city policeman took up a position outside the door or inc room in s hospital occupied by inc wounded man. AL tending pt, sicians had refused tho officer permission to servo the paper owing 10 the serious condition Of the injured doctor. They declared the shock might prove fatal. His rccoy- cry is expected. t vas said, if no complications arise.
 Mrs Bauboc6. q widow. was found seated in chair near his desk. with a revolver from which two shots had been fired upon tho floor few feet bchind her Her hands rested upon ihc chair arms. a handbag hanging from her right wrist. Discovery Of her body resulted after inc physician had walked from his home to and asked that he he taken to a hospital. He is said 10 have declared That woman shot mo"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-03
PLUNGES INTO POND AND
 RESCUES DROWNING BOY
Adam Kerr sa,es Frank scoepek, Aged Four. From Death In
 Water at Forestyiiie,
LSrselaI lo tl. Iletald.l

Bristol, June s.--The National
 Marine Lamp Co. pond in Forestvills
 vas cheated Of another drowning vic. tim yesterday afternoon when Adam Kerr of Brooks street plunged into ths chilly waters and pulled out Frank Scoepek, four-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. Scoepek Of Brook street. It was in this same pond that two Of fhe
 Bradley family Of Plainville, father and son, lost their lives last March in an unsuccessful attempt 10 rescue lit- tie Helen Baldega, who had fallen through the ice.
 Frank had fallen into the swiftly moving waters above the pond and was being sucked under when his screams attracted the attention Of Mir. Kerr. who was nearby. He plunged into the stream and succeeded in reaching inc little fellow after he had been carried downstream about 25 feet.
 The lad was exhausted by his strus- gle and il took some time 10 revive him, but it is not thought that he will suffer any ill effects from his exper- icnce or exposure.
 Mir. Kerr is one Of the men who tried So ya1iantly to save the Bra men and the Baidega girl in the un- fortunate accident of last March.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-03
Boys Pelvis Fractured;
 Autoist Under Arrest

William Zahnleiter, aged 1T. Of
 2s5 Maple street. is al the Eer Brit ain General hospital suffering from a fractured pslYis as a result of be- ing run over by an automobile driven by Lennis M. Erikorian of s7 Pros pect street last night on Maple street. Krikorian vas arrested by Fstroirnsn William Grsbeck. Hho investigated the accident, and had his case con- tinued until June 15. for trial when he was arraigned in police court this morning on 2 charge of reckless driving.
 ZshnIeiter sas riding his bicycle on Maple street Ehen struck by KTi- korian. and he was hurled from the vehicle, the automobile continuing along. running over the bicycle. re- ducing # to 2 mass Of nTeckage. and then over the boy. The boy was rushed 10 ffe office Of Dr. M. 4. Kim selia. uho ordered his removal 10 the hospital He vas reported at the hospital today as being in fair con- dition.
 Mr. Kriko-isn said today ths, Iii. car was nct going faster than 10 miles sn hour. The boy Tas riding along sids and going h the same 5iFertisn. and tired fo cross the street in front cf him. Hr. Krikorian said.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-03
BALLOON EXPLODES,
 AERONAUTS KILLED
Two Meet Horrible Death in Fall From Great Heights
 in Illinois

Belleville, lll.. June S.--The man sled bodies Of Dr, .. Leroy ,Meisinger of the United States weather bureau, Washington, and Lieutenant James r. Neely of Philadelphia, who left Scott field late yesterday in the army bal loon S-3 for inc ninth in series of air test flights, were found near Be ment ,lll.. today. The balloon had ex- plodcd and was destroyed by fire.
 Rcmcut is about 15n miles north - cast Of Scott field. A watch on Lieu tenant Nccly's body had stopped at 11:i5, seven hours after inc fatal flight started. Both men were pilots. hut Lieutenant Neciy was in charge Of tho balloon. while Dr. Meisinger made his observations
 The flight of tho balloonists was nn- dertaken particularly 10 prepare q chart or the air at 900 feet elevation. The SS, a balloon Of S0.oO0 cubic feet capacity. left here about D m, yesterday. and when last scen was headed in northeastcrly direction.
 lt was assumed that thc gas in the bag had become ignitcd by lightning.
 The r. c.-s ieft Scott fcid shortly after II q. m. for Monticello 10 bring back the bodies.
 Tho body of Lieutenant Jstucs r. Neely was found partly under the bae- Set of the balloon tr Meisinger uas 'ound three quarters of q mile anay rear parachute.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-03
Burton Preparing Speech

Ann Arbor, Mich, June s.--pr
 Marion Leroy Burton. president Of the
 'nitersity of Michigan. who will nom
 mate his long time friend. Calvin
 Coolidge, for the presidency at the re-
 publican national convention at Cleve-
 land, will not return to Ann Arbor
 until after the convention. He has
 advised friends. He will prepare his l speech either al Washington or a nearby retreat. and it probably will
 not he in manuscript form until late |this week. Dr. Burton has indicated he ac- |cepted the invitation purely as a ti- sate citizen and not as head of the university. He said before leaving for Washington that he would not have been willing to make the address if the Michigan delegation had not been |solidly for President Coolidge. Dr. Burton said he would accom- modate his speech 10 the temper Of the convention and tho limitations Of time. cutting if short fl he found the delsEstss in no mood to hear lengthy |tslk.
 II is probable that one of the De froit delegates 10 the convention Will resign after reaching Cleveland, thus making place in the Michigan dele zation for Dr. Burton.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-03
BO0KHART LEADING
slowly increases Gain O,rr Burton r.. sweet in senatorial Primaries Being Hrlh in Iowa.

Rv tft- 7sr 1-tsd T'Frr-
 Drs Moinos. ia, June 5-Sruator Smith ". Brookhari slowly incrca7cd his lead otrT Burton T.. sweet today as country precincts reported the TO- sult of yesterdays republican senator ial primary. With approximately one hslf Of the precincts recorded. he had a lead of 7.1h1 rotcs.
 Senator Tfookhart's campaign lead CTS declared that the increase repre- icntcd thc beginning Of iie climb in his advantage They had expected sf- ter inc bulk of the city votes had been reported. while rampaign mau- aEcrs for the former congressman de- clarcd they were not yct ready Co ad- init defeat.
 The vofc in i.-5i precincts out of s.41z was. Bru0kHart 1is.ssg. sacet 1e5.1sS.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-03
ZALESKI IN HARD LUCK
 AT MARBLE TOURNAMENT
New Britain Champion Inses To Ri- rsls In Preliminary National
 Title Contes.

Alexander Zalesky, New Rritain's i marble champion, sent to Atlantic City by this newspaper and the Junior Achievement foundation, 10 contend i in the national championships being | held there, Is having rather hard slcddins in his preliminary matches
 and it appears as though he may bc definitely out Of the running. though
 he has several more games 10 play. Before crowd of many thousands
 who lined the boardwalk and the beach the 54 contestants played their first games yesterday on seven spe- eially constructed rings in the sand, The players were divided into groups or leagues, each leagne comprising the players from certain sections of the country Each Toy eitl play the ether and their standings uill he kept similar to baseball standings. Tomor- row those who stand highest in each league will meet each other in Inc preliminarie. Of an elimination tour nament. which will eventually decide the United States marble champion
 Yesterdays results were: Boston. won none. lost three. Hartford, won three, lost none: La wrence won two. lost one: New Britain. won none. io=i three: New Haven. won two. los, ono; Springfield. won two. lost none; Wat. erbury. lost ono, won one; worrcsinr won none lost two,
 Whether Zaleski will be able to de- 1 feat all corners in the rest of Inc league games or not is eNtrcmcIv problcmatical. if he does he probable, SUI has a chance 10 enter the elim- ination tournament.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-03
Three Bank Men Plead Guilty
 to Forgery at Trust Company
Domijan and Smith Admit Counts Brought Against Them When Put to Plea This Afternoon.
Special to the Herald.)

Hartford, June S.-Edwin R. snel- grove, Victor Domiian and Vincent Smith, until recently employees of the Commercial Trust company of New Britain, appeared before Judge Arthur F. Els at the opening of the June term of superior court this afternoon and pleaded guilty to charges of forg- cry which had been preferred against them in the New Britain police court on May g. Snelgrove and DomiIan were formerly assistant treasurers at | the bank and Smith was a discount clerk.
 Snelgrove was accused of forging the name of r. ". Carmon to a note for sS.45o; Domijan with forging the name of William r. Murphy to note for s5,so0, and Smith with forging the name of Francis Gillispie to a note for sa,1Oo. In police court Prosecutor Woods said additional counts could be preferred. When the men were ar rested officials Of the bank stated that their combined defalcations would to- tai between s5o.oo0 and sso, 1000.
 When the case was called in super for court this afternoon the warrants were read and each Of the three en- tered pleas of guilty. They were rep resented by Attorneys r. r. McDon- ough and Altd Levitt both of New Britain. States Attorney Hugh Nj. Alcorn made no recommendation 10 the court and no statement was made by counsel for the defense.
 It was expected that sentence would ! be imposed this afternoon or tomor- row by Judge Els.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-03
DUkHAM WILL APPROVED
Brothers. Sisters snd Niec,.< Are Re,e. hcisries in Document Filed in Fro. bate Court To-day.

The will of Mrs. Ellen N. Dupbsm . as filed in probate court today. pro- vision is made Tor the distribution of 1sWelry, personal effects and house. hold furnishings among her nFeces. Marie and Florence Welch. her nephew, Charles wslch. and the fol- lowing sisters: Emily Van De Bercb. Mary Austin. Lizzie Scaife. Carrie Bruin and Bella W-eIch. The sum Of s4.ooo is left in trust nith the Ber- lin sasinss bank. the income to go to 2 brother. Hyron L.. Blinn of Hart ford. and he to receive the principal if he survives his five sisters. other wise the principal is 10 he divided a sm0ng them.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-03
DROPS DEAD IN BRISTOL
Edwin r. Hubbard. Aged 60. Expires on North Main Street This Noon While on His Way to uotA.
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 Bristol, June 5.-Eduin F. Hub bard, aged so years, dropped dead on North Main street near the office building Of the New Departure Mfg. Co. this noon while on his way to work after dinner.
 Mir. Hubbard was born in Bristol and spent the graeter part Of his life here. He was widely known. For many years he had been in inc em- ploy Of the New Departure Mfg Co. He is survived by his nife and two daughters.
 Medical Examiner <. g. Bracket viewed inc body and said death was due 10 heart failure. He permitted g. Funk S Son 10 take the body and prepare it for burial. Funeral sr- engagements have not been completed.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-03
J. M. Curtin's Funeral
 Tomorrow Morning at m

The funeral Of James NJ. Curtin win ne held tomorrow morning from his nome if5 Wcsi Main street. followed by services in St. Mary's church at ID o'clock. The Grcgorian mass of .eqtiem vii be celebrated. Burial will be in st. Mary'S cemetery.
 Members Of New Britain lodge of Elks of which Mir. Curtin was treas- prer for many years. will attend ,ba funeral scrivces in a body. Tbev gttl park their sutJmobiIcs on ;eaver street and sili Ieare the cIIb house at 2 o'clock and march in bod- ,o the Curtin home. They will then march in 2 bcdy to st. Msry.s church and gofo ths csmetsry. after the ssry- ices. ia thsir sutomobilss
New Britain herald., 1924-06-03
NcusDaperman Named
 To Board of Assessors

Mayor <. M. Faoncssa today an- nauHeed the appointment Of James J. ButIer of 2s Spring street as niem- ber ef fhe board of assessors for a term of two years. succeeding Edward J. Henuessey who resigned saturday and te.terdsy took over the duties Of building inspector.
 The new arpoinfse is city hall re- portsr for the Herald"