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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09
USES CHRISTMAS
TO STOP DIVORCES
California Judge Postpones
Cases and Orders Re-
unions Over Holidays.
BY Consolidated Press.

BY Consolidated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, December 9.--Di-
Vorce judges in other sections of the
country, who would help spread a
little more Christmas cheer and at
the same time, possibly help cut down
the rapidly growing number of d.
Vorced couples, might we'll follow in
the footsteps of Superior Court Judge
Thomas f. Graham of San Francisco.
Judge Graham, already considerably
known to fame as CALIFORNIA; great
reconciler," and who, during his IS
years on the bench has probably
heard more divorce actions than any
living jurist, has just evloved a little
Yuletide plot which, in its final work
ings may make very benehcent
Santa Claus out of the stern law
itself.
VIII Delay Cases.
The chief beneficiaries of the plot
are expected to be a lot of unhappy
kiddies. whose parents seek perma-
nent parting of the ways. Judge
Graham has just announced that sew
eral score divorce cases scheduled to
come before him for a hearing be-
tween now and Christmas will be laid
on the shelf until after the holiday
season.
He also has issued a blanket order
To all divorce-seeking couples who
have small children and whose cases
are on his court calendar, to forget
their differences to the extent of pro-
viding their unhappy Riddles with
Christmas trees and other happy
tokens of the Christmas season.
Distraught youngsters whose war
ring parents seek surcease in legal
severance, however, are not the only
ones to whom Judge Graham seeks
10 bring Christmas cheer. He has
called upon childless divorce seekers
whose cases are scheduled to come
up in his court to eat Christmas din
ner together-the inviting to be done
by the one who took the aggressive
in seeking a divorce.
Is Only Suggestion.
of course, my orders to childless
couples who want divorces cannot
be made municipalities no way
of furnishing them if they fail to
have Christmas dinner together" ad-
mits Judge Graham. It's just sug-
gestion. In cases of divorce seeking
couples with children, however, 1
propose to see that my instructions
are followed out. It's going to be
mandatory.
What if they disobey? Well, the
custody of children is all too fire.
quently a bitter issue in divorce pro-
ceedings. Any father or mother who
ignores my request may find that a
parent who does not think enough of
his Riddles to show them good time
at Christmas may be considered un-
fitted to have their custody. It's
Christmas cheer for the kiddies-or
no kiddies."
Apropos the possibility of happy
endings for divorce-seeking fathers
nv "a L Y
influences of the Yuletide season,
Judge Graham quotes a bit of one of
Christ's own sermons-"And a Little
Child Shall Lead Them"
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100000, $4,000 Of which was in
cash. Directors of the bank an
nounced that 1t was not yet de-
securities were negotiable.
The hold-up was the first robbery
of a banking institution in the his
tory of Milwaukee and shattered one
of the boasts of the police depart
ment. Police took f1ngerprint i'm
pressions left about the portion of
the bank in which the robbery &C.
Cured and believe they have reason
ably accurate descriptions of the men
involved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09
OIL FIRM AUCTIONED.

TULSA, Okla, December 9.-The
property of the Constantin Refining
Co., in receivership since March, 1923
was sold at auction yesterday for
SS5S, 900 to H. G. Rorick of Toledo, Ohio
representing the Splitter Rorick Trust
and Savings Co. of Toledo, Lippincott &
Co. of Philadelphia and Prudden & Co.
of Toledo.
The three companies are said to hold
mortgages against the Constantine Co.
aggregating $4,000, 900.
Rorick was the only bidder, although
more than 100 oil men attended the sale.
The Constantin Co. was organized in
1913 by Capt. T.. Constantin and sons.
Jules and Eugene, of Paris, France, and
its property was said at one time to
have been worth $4,000, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09
ENGLAND RAISING FUNDS
TO PURCHASE LETTERS
Documents of Mary Queen of
Scots Offered to British
Nation.
Correspondence of the Associated Press.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
LONDON, November 22.-Nine letters
signed and subscribed by the ill-fated
Mary Queen of Scots are shortly to be
offered to the British nation and. in
order to secure them, together with FL
other documents connected with the
queen, a fund Of $1,000 is being raised
by popular subscription.
The documents come from the archives
of the family of Mure of Rowalan. They
have never been offered for sale before,
few of them have been published, and all
throw fresh light on one of the most
keenly debated episodes in British his
tory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09
Ship Reported on Fire.

LOS ANGELES, December 9.-Radio
messages to the Federal Telegraph
Company here last night reported the
Mexican steamer Oaxa on fire 40 miles
south of Mazatlan, on the West coast
of Mexico. The ship is in no i'm
mediate danger, however, the mes
sage said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09
STORE PROPRIETOR SHOT

NEW YORK, December While
resisting an attempted hold-up in a
deliCatessen here last night, James
Bujones, 20, one of the proprietors,
was shot dead by two armed negroes.
who escaped in a taXicab. A general
alarm was sent out for the arrest of
the hold-up men,
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REWARD FOR ROBBERS.
Loot in Milwaukee Estimated al
100000.

MILWAUKEE,. December 9.-The
Milwaukee Clearing House Associa-
ton yesterday offerd a reward of
$1,000 for the arrest and conviction
of any or all of the men who held up
and robbed the Northwestern Ma
ttonal Bank yesterday.
The loot, it is estimated, will total
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09

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New and striking patterns,
both bold and conservative.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09

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smaller with each days business, and you DO get the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09
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The beautiful "Croyden'
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finest pure silks, in exclusive
designs Of the richest color
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These are distinctly individual
in their designs and color COM
binations.
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Four-in-Hand Ties in OPEN
end shapes, made of rich i'm
ported silks, that are wonder
full specimens Of color effects.
SLIPS the Half Dozen
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
Says Piles Heal up and
DisappearForeyer
Seldom Fails to Give Absolute Re
lief from All Pain and Suffering.
Guaranteed by Loynd's Drug
Store and All Good Druggists.

Many sufferers from Piles or
Hemorrhoids have become desUond.
ent- because they. have been led, to
believe that their case was hopeless
and that there was nothing in the
world to help them.
To these people we say, eco to
your druggist and get an original
box of MOAVA SUPPOSITORIES. "
One of these inserted into the rec
tum according to directions will be
found to give immediate relief.
They reach the source of the trou-
BILE and by their soothing healing,
antiseptic action first allay the pain
and soreness and then by direct con-
tact with the ulcers and piles cause
them to heal up and disappear for
ever.
It's simply wonderful how speed
lily they act. Blessed relief often
comes in two days. Even in cases
that have steadily resisted all
known treatments, marvellous re-
suits have been obtained. MOANA
is one of the wonderful discoveries
of recent years and any sufferer
from Piles or Hemorrhoids who Is
disappointed with its use can have
their money refunded. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
BIDE-A-WEE Club
MEETS AT McEUEN
HOME ON VINE ST.

Mrs w. w. McEuen entertained
the members of the Bide-A-Wee
Club and their children at her Vine
street home yesterday afternoon.
The time was spent with needle
work and the children played vari-
Gus games. At the close of the af-
fair, delicious refreshments were
served by Mrs McEuen, assisted
by Mrs. c. f. Son6s and Mrs. John
W. Cook.
Those present included Mrs. J.
d. Foss, Mrs. j. B. Bromley, Mrs
II. G.. Jones ana daughter, Kath-
crime, Mrs. II. Nye, Mrs. G. f
Sones and ellildrens Max and Georgi
anna, Mrs. J. S. Cook and children
Betty and Lawrence, Mrs. Frank
Young, Mrs. Joe L. King and daugh'
ter, Marry, Mrs. j. G. Miller and
son, Henry, Mrs. Leslie Mcconnell
and sons Morris and Jack.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
Gay May Day Party
For Bushore Children

Little Rita Iliene and Clifford
Bashore entertained u number of
their small friends at Il delight
full May Day birthday party, held
yesterday afternoon on the lawn of
the Bashore home on Fifth street.
The winding of q May pole games
and taking Of pictures furnished di-
versions for the afternoon, follow
ing which delicious refreshments,
were served. The little guests were
seated about q table beautifully de-
corated with miniature May pole
and. quantity gowned paper dolls,
with gay, flower-faced faVors at
each place. These clever favors
were sent by the children s aunt in
Stockton.
The guest list included Betty
Jeanne Smith, Mary Adele, Marsa-
ret and Johnnie Reed, Danney Bal
lev, Annie Mae and Ethel Lea
Vogel, Billy Keller, Barbara Bess
Brent of Los Angeles, Dorothy Lou
House, Gilbert Preston, and Rich
ard and Elizabeth Lopez Of CaIcXi-
co.
Miss Alma Hamilton and Mrs.
Garnett Potts assisted Mrs. Bashore
in serving.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
Wonaeya's Interests
IMPERIAL COUNTY
w. G.. r. u. MEETING
VERY SUCCESSFUL

The eighteenth annual convention
of the Imperial County Women IS
Christian Temperance Union held
in CaleXico on Tuesday and We'd
nesdav of this week was wen at
tended and was marked by unusu-
oily strong interest on the part of
the delegates who gathered from
all parts of the valley. FL Centre
was represented by a strong dele
gation, and carried off the 50 prize
offered for the union having the
largest percentage Of members pre-
sent.
Mrs. Laura McClurken Of La Mesa
was the principal speaker and gave
4 fine address on Tuesday evening,
She is state evangelist and presi-
dent of the La Mesa union.
Another feature Of the convention
was the passing Of a resolution
strongly upholding the present 9
o clock closing Of the international
boundary. 1t was planned that
Mrs. Sylvia Feldman, county prcsi-
dent, should stay over in CaleXico
today to meet with the Chamber
Of Commerce to urge that no change
be made.
One of the enjoyable features of
the hospitality extended by the Ca
lexico women was the delicious lunch
served on both days at the First
Baptist church, where the sessions
were held.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
Storms Crossing Pr0Ues
SPleHdid ,SEOt for Picnic

A jolly party composed of mem
bers of the local telephone force
and their friends enjoyed a weiner
roast ut Storm S Crossing on Mon
day night. \ program Of real
"kid" games,' including "Flying
Dutchman," Last Couple Out,'
"Three Deep" and "Crack the
Whip,' together with clever jokes
by John DeWeesc made the hours
pass mcrri!y.
Those present were the Misses
Jessie Burrage, Mary Hill, Sue Nc
Guire, Helen Overholser, Lucy
Rives, Helen Stone, Dorothy Tuck
er, Mrs. Matte Wynne, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Christian, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Holscott, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Adkins, Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Over
holse., Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Wilson
and Messrs. John DeWcese, Arthur
Hill, Bill Mulhollen, Oran Stark,
Alfred Towle, w. f. Stokes and
Randall of San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
HRS. e. A. NANCE IS
HOSTESS TO CLUB,
BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Mrs. Edgar A. Nance entertained
the members of her bridge club yes
terday at her home III this city with
Il lovely luncheon, which was follow
ed by an afternoon Of cards. Spring
flowers of varied hucs were pretti-
" combined in the decorations of
the house.
Mrs. George W. Anderson was
awarded the prize for the high
guest score, and Mrs. Tom Edgar
and Mrs W. II. Best, both Of Braw-
ley, received the first and second
club prizes respectively.
Guests present were Mesdames
Roy BreedloSe, George W. Ander-
son and Charles f. Scott. Members
in attendance were Mesdames Leroy
Holt, Ross T. Hickcox, f. r. G.
Fenton, VIII r. Conway, J. D.
Huston, Arthur Edgar, Tom Edgar,
". II. Best and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
May Meeting imperial
Comfy Federation. of
WOHteN's Clubs Saturday

Members of the Woman S Ten
Thousand Club are again reminded
of the annual May meeting of the
Imperial County Federation of Wo-
men $ Clubs TO be held at Calipa-
tria all day Saturday, May 3. A
delegation from this city will at
tend, leaving here about 8 a. m,
as the first session opens at 10
O'Clock. The installation of the re-
Gently elected Officers will be one
of the features of day. Luncheon
will be served at noon at the Cali
patria high school. The speaker
of the afternoon will be Mrs. Henry
Coodccll, instead of Mrs. Rex Good
cell as previously announced, Mrs.
Goodcell is from San Bernardino,
and is state chairman Of literature.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
Women Of u. s. Plead
to CoRgress fer Peace

WASHINGTON, May 1.-Women
of the nation today made their plea
to congress for world peace.
Delegations representing various
women S organizations appeared be-
fore the special senate foreign re-
Nations committee to get this gov
ernment to enter the world court
of Justice at the Hague for the
first step. They were backed by
DIR. Manlev c. Hudson of Harvard
and Samuel Gompers of the -Ameri-
can Federation of. Labor, who wish
TO accomplish the same end.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
Large Fridge Party Is
GiveR by TlUo HOStesses

Mesdames C. +. Givens and John
r. Zurcher were joint hostesses at
a delightful card party given at
the Ten Thousand Club tea room
yesterday afternoon when they en-
tertaimcd with eight tables of
bridge. Lavender and pink was the
color note carried out in the flow
ers and dainty refreshments which
were served at the close of the af-
tcrnoon by the hostesses.
Attractive prizes were won by
Mrs. c. b. Morris of Kansas City,
first; Mrs. w. j. Meagher, second,
and Mrs. II. Z. Zurcher of CaleXico,
third
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
Unique Bits From
FASHIONS Realm to
Please EUerybOdy

An unexpected wave of bright
sunshiny weather at the last Auteuii
races brought out host of new
spring garments.
This is the moment when the
Partisan makes her choice Of sam
mer clothes. Hence il is. one OF
great importance from the fashion
point of view.
As matters stand now, the Pari
sian choice is set on tailored COS
tunes for the severe type of suit
for the morning walk i'll the Bois;
but the three-piccc call together,
or ensemble, is chosen for more
formal wear, such rs shopping OH
the Rue de Ia PaiX, tea ut tho
Ritz, and so on.
For the afternoon dress the long
straight overtunic in beltless effect
reaching to within three inches OF
the bottom of the underskirt, holds
the field.
For evening, French woman favor
the sames style of straight tunic
dress, made in georgctte meta
cloth, metal lace, or in the new
rhinestone net finished at the bot
tom with wide, fluffy band OF
marabou or ostrich.
In skirts the box pleat and knife
pleat combination tops the demand
both in all-around pleating, and
with pleated sides and plain front
and back. The embroidered mono
gram is smart touch added TO the
flannel skirt.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
HERE'S POLITICAL SITUATION
TODAY, WITH CONVENTIONS
ONLY A FEW WEEKS AWAY

Smith strength, on the theory that
when the time comes to begin the
sWitchcs' that may determine
the nominee, Cox will be likely to
swing Ohio $ 80 votes to Smith. But
some of Cox's friends have re-
verse idea-they say Smith eventu-
ally will swing to Cox.
Smith is the only Democratic cam
didate to show much progress dur
'ing the past month, for while Nc
Adoo was suffering his double set
back, Underwood aud Ralston we're
not doing anything to attract great
attention.
Third Party
Rumors and reports continue to
be the chief result of efforts to find
out Just what the La Toilette third
party movement will amount to. 1t
is pretty certain that In Toilette
will not be an active campaigner,
but that campaign will be carried
on in his name i'll a dozen states or
more. Whether he and his Pro-
gressive group will attempt seriously
any part in the Cleveland convention
is doubtful.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
Bakers Name
Looms Up As
a Dark Horse
by United Press Leased Wire

ALBANY, \. Y, May 1.--Gov.
Smith, returning to his desk at the
capitol today, let it be known he
was well pleased with the result of
the primaries in Massachusetts,
where he won two delegates.
a name previously unmentioned
in Albany in connection with the
presidential nomination was heard
here followig Smith IS return. Ac.
cording to reports from Washing
ton, Newton d. Baker, secretary
of war in the Wilson administra-
tion, was being suggested as a dark
horse for the nomination IN the
event that the Smith and McAdoo
forces lock the convention. Accord
ing to this information, Smith would
then be suggested as u vice presi-
dental candidate.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
Schedule for MAY
Meetings of The
Home Department

The schedule for meetings of the
various Farm Home departments in
May is as follows:
May 2, McCabe, on Friday at 200
p. m. for clothing work and pre-
school age children's work; May 7,
Mount Signal, on Wednesday at 10
a. m., for clothing work and pre-
school age children 8 work; May 8,
Northend, on Thursday, at 1890
a. m, for cooking and pre-school
age children 8 work; May 9 Spruce
Trifolium, on Friday, at 10 a. M,
for cooking and pre-school age
children's work; May 13, Magnolia
Mulberry, on Tuesday, at 10 a. M,
for clothing work snd preschool
age children s, work; May IA, Aca-
ella, on Wednesday, at 1890 a. m,
for clothes dycing work; May Is
Alamo Verde, on Thursday, at 10 q.
IN, for clothing work and pre-
school age children s work.
May IS, Artesia, on Friday, at
10 q. m., for clothing work and pre-
school age children s work; May 20,
Eastside Sunset, on Tuesday, at 10
q. m. for clothing work and pre-
school age children 8 work; May %,
El Centre, on Thursday, at TO a. m.,
for project leaders work on frozen
desserts; May %, Brawley, on Fri
day. at 10 Il. m., for project leaders
work on frozen desserts; May "a,
EI Centre, on Saturday p. m, for
county chairman s meeting; May 81,
Seeley Lantana, on Tuesday, at 10
4. m., for clothing work and pre-
school age children s work.
The home demonstration agent
will be in the FL Centre office on
the days not in the above list.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01

the connecting link between the
Dominion and the United States. In
1897 and 1898 he was in Washing
ton in connection with the revision
Of the International regulations
respecting the Behring sea seal fish;
cries md other disputes between
Canada and the United States.
With the British ambassador in
Washington, he signed the protocols
of the preliminary negotiations for
the appointment of a joint high
commission.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
SUGGESTIONS THAT
ARE USEFUL FOR
ALI HONE MAKERS

\ book of ivory or silver assort.
cd bodkins and q correspondence
card wrapped with delicately shad-
ed lingerie ribbons is a suggestion
for a small gift for the prospective
bride.
We are frequently at 4 loss as
to the best way of driving our wet
fure. Hang them III Il cool room
and let them dry naturally with
out brushing When dry, shake
them out. Then brush or rub the
fur up and down with the hand to
make the hair stand up. 1t is well
to choose fur from water ami
NAL if you are exposed great deal
TO weather conditions.
If the blankets are soiled when
the winter is over, don't put them
away III that condition. On 4 clear
windy day wash them and hang
them out straight to dry. Then
wrap them in brown paper with
plenty of camphor and then again
in newspapers before packing
away. You will not only fool Mr..
Moth by this method, but be pretty
we'll pleased with yourself when
You get them out next fall.
Made so that it can be folaed and
carried as baggage, novel screen
can be set up to form closet or
to shut off a portion of room.
A clohting button has been in
vented that folds on hinge along
its center for easy insertion through
stiff buttonholes.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
Sir Louis Davis,
Canada Supreme
Justice is Dead

OTTAWA, Ont, May 1--sir
Louis Davis, chief justice Of the
supreme court of Canada, died at
his home here today. lie was 70
years of age.
Sir Louis had served often as
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
The Weather
nv United Press Leased wire

FOR LOS ANGELES AND VI
CINITY- Fair with moderate Temp
erature tonight and Friday. Prob
ably fog clouds in the morning.
FOR s uTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fair tonight and Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01
BY LAWRENCE MARTIN

Copyright, 1924, BY United Press)
WASHINGTON, May l. With
most Of the presidential primaries
and conventions out of the way, the
pre-convcntion campaign today en-
tered its final phase in both par
ties. 1t is just q little more than
q month when the Republican con
Vention meets and two weeks be-
yond that the Democrats will as
scmble.
Here is how the national politi-
cal situation shapes up to observers
here at this point in the campaign:
Republicans
Mr.. Coolidge s expectations Of
tion at Cleveland were more than
realized during April and he now
has total of delegates variously
estimated at from 1926 to $50, de-
pending on the estimator. The few
odd ones don't really matter; what
is important iS.tiat he will 90 into
the convention with Il strangle hold
On the nomination and not only that
but able to dictate the vice presi-
uCtldl HONlHCc dIu NI1lt lHc plll-
form.
Hiram johnson, utterly routed in
his efforts to capture delegates with
in his party, can do nothing in the
convention but try to voice his
protest against conservative CON
troll Of the party and that probably
will be howled down. What John
son then will do apparently is not
vet determined, though he has
threatened to sever all connection
with the party.
Democrats
Governor Al Smith of New York
SHOT to the front towards the end
of April as the outstanding Demo
cratic candidate, while William G..
McAdoo suffered serious blow in
reverses in Massachusetts and Ohio.
Smith now has around 16O dele
gates pledged to him and eventu-
ally will control many more, and
from now on his campaign will be
carried on with characteristic vigor.
Some observers today saw in james
NJ. Cox's sweeping victory in Ohio
over McAdoo an addition to the
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01

The Jap problem looks real
troublesome now, but may cool Off
after we blow over it q while.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-01

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