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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
Confirm Death of
Gen. Sun Vat Sen

PEKIN. May i4.-The foreign Of.
flee announced today officially the
death Of DR.. Sun Vat Sen. the South
China leader.
United Press dispatches from Hong.
kong reported the death Of Sun Vat
Sen yesterday. but the information at
that time was not confirmed. The
Pekin announcement today, however,
apparently removes all doubt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
S. F. Flyers Leave
Medford for South

MEDFoRD. Orc. May i4.--Leut
Earle Tpnkin and Sergt. Ivan Cooper
hoped off today at to4o a. m. for
San Francisco. after having been
forced 20 land hero yesterday because
Of heavy fogs over the SiskIyou
mountains.
The flyers left Seattle yesterday,
hoping TO establish nonstop record
flight 10 San Francisco.
Lieut.. Tonkln said he expected to
reach crissy field at 1880 D. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
PHONE COMP ANY
HIT BY CITY
Fire, Police Departments
HaraSsed, Is Charge

Charging that an attempt Is being
made by the Pacific Telephone 4
Telegraph 60. 10 harass the city
firc and police alarm depm tments.
with the purpose Of forcing tire city
council 10 grant the company e fran.
chise. Clark II. Jackson. supcrlntend.
spt Of pub,ic utilities. Wednesday
WIS preparing 10 take drastic action
70 protect the oity's rights
Jackson said that he win prohibit
tho repair or construction Of faulty
pples and aconduits pending peaceful
settlement OF the controversy.
The situation arose as tho result %
n threat BY tho phone company TO
remove the city's fire and police
alarm wires from certain Of It's poles
on HolEate 81. unless the city paid
its share % replacing several rotted
timbers with new uprights.
Lynch was informed that the com
pany intends TO replace tho rotted
timbers with new poles and was ad-
vlscd that unless the city pays It's
share. the aecoutrements granted
the city win be left off. These con.
slst OF the top crossarn and fix.
turc which alarm wires pass thru.
Cooperation Counsel T. J. l.. Ken
nedy. when consulted for an opinion
on the liability OF the city TO pay for
replacing the structures. ruled that
the phone company has no right n
the city streets whatever and are
only there by sufferance Of the city
council.
The phone company can occupy
the streets only on such terms as
the city may impose. including the
burden OF carrying the clty's fire
alarm and police signal wires free
If charge. assuming the city secs III
70 Impose such burden" Kennedy
laid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
AIRMEN
STARTS ON PAGE 1

Ava Harvey, commander % the rs.
ers and his mechanic. wao were lost
after crashing into a mountain, but
made their way hack 10 safety, arc
aboard ship on their way 10 Bclllng
ham, Wash.
WASHINGTON. May ia This
army air service today received n
RADIO message from Lieut.. Lowell
". smith, acting commander % the
Anerlcan 'round-the- world flight.
dated May ~. stating definitely
that tho planes would take or from
Attu today.
Smith asked that Maj. Blair Of
the signal corps. who was stationed
In the Alaska zonc TO make weather
forecasts for the flyers. be sent to
labrador 10 give forecasts for the
Atlantic hop next summer. stating
that tho flyers had great conf
dcnco IN BIair'a work.
Tho coast guard today announced
iaht the cutter HaidA had been
sent 70 tho Kurlic islands. next
stop OF tho flyers. to patrol their
course.
Lsuts. Lowell Smith. Leigh wade
and Eric Nelson. the three remaining
round.the-world flyers IN Alaska.
wcro ssiIl AZ Aitu wednesday morn
ing, but wcrc ready to make the
perilouH jump across the Pacific
ocean 20 japanese islands. according
TO meaeer Information which tho
naval radio station was able to fur
nish.
Tho three airmen planned 20 make
tho jump Tuesday. but for some rca-
son or other were held up. II Is be-
Ilcved that weather conditions were
responsible for the delay.
The men were to start Wednesday
II nothing interfercs.
Major Martin and sergt. Harvey.
crew OF the flagship Seattle. which
vas wrecked April 30. are on their
way to the Sound aboard the canncry
ship Catherine y.
The ship viii TAX, the two men
10 BcIiingham and they win then
come to Seattle en- route to Wash
ington. d. C.. where plans are being
made to have them reJoln the world
flight.
The Catherine d. Is due In Bell.
fngham around May %.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
Congress Will End
Session on June 7

WASiTfN0rON. May ft-AEftt
mcnf on adjournment Of conrresI
Dy June T Was reached today az q
conferences between President Cool
idFo and house leaders 81 both par.
ties ~ che White Hopfe
Announcement q tho agreement
was made ~ Representative LonT
worth. Ohio. republican floor leader
u the house. who participated Do
the meeting.
fonETorth said that the sutfe
legislative situation was Eone into
20 dstermino when adjournment eau
te taken.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
French Altman May
Continue to Japan

PARIS. May ft.--Llcut. Pelletier
Doisy. French alrman, has completed
his original flight from Paris TO
Hanoi. French Indo.Chlna. according
to an official announcement today.
IL is believed that. owing TO his sue.
cess In outdlstnneing all other flyers
In the eastward race. Dolsy undoubt.
ediy will continue on TO Japan. He
had said he would do so II successful
In reaching Indo.C China.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
EARELLE TRIAL
is ORDERED
Wife of Missing Paymastef
Found In Chicago

wAsHSGTON. 1iay 14-trrc-
and triai n Lieut.. Lester =. Karsi'r.
of the navy supply corps. has been
ordered. following n reported short.
age ln bis accounts AZ The Puget
sound navy yard. Brsmsri0n. where
be- vas stationed.
MrS. Ilarelle. who has been sought
since her husbands diaappesrance.
was found yesterday a. the horne q
her uncle. Dr. Arthur Dean Bevan. IN
Chicago. Mira Kareie denied know
edge o. her husbands Whereabouts.
but added that he had intended going
20 Portland
Dr. Bevan also declared he had no
knowledge o. Karelle's whereabouts
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
British Airplane
Making Progress

ALLAHBAD. india. May 4.--Tile
Britieh round.the.world amphibIan
plane arrived here today from Ma.
sirabad. making the flight In six
hours.
The British flight now has covered
u total OF $3.50 miles since leaving
calshot aerodrome, Southampton.
March 25.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
nAIIrY IANAFR PAcr

LONDON. May 1.-THE British
government has Ratified the TanEisr
agreement. establishing tho status
OF England. France and Belgium IN
TanEier. North Africa. Prime Min
ister Macdonald announced IN The
house Of commons this morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14

ere amer 20 the
Temple de IiirEch
wednesday eve
ming az 3 O'Clock
The concert VIII
i,s staged - Tho
Young Mems lie
brew association
auditorium AZ
18th ave and y
Union -.
Young spigslman
viii BE- accom-
panied b. his sis
err. Miss Rose ~
the piano. and
Afiss Zelma eel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
Earthquake Rocks
Italian Villages

UDfNE. Italy, May IA strong.
undulatory earthquake today shook
Amhezzo and carnico. a church and
a number Of houses were cracked.
Even stronger shocks were felt at
Enomozo. where score OF buildings
were seriously damaged.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
u. of w. Alumnus
Speaks at Auburn

J. @. Fletcher. executive secfetsrY
Of the Alumni association u Tie
University OF washington, address 81
the Auburn high school Students and
the Mofherf' club Tucsday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
TEMPLE BILL
WILL FEATURE
BOY MUSICIAN

stanley spiEelman, i2.ysaroid SO
llnist and pupil q Prof Rusen. viii
b. featured az the benefit concert Tor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
36-inch Drapery
Marquisette, Csc yard

A SPECIALLY-PRICED offering of attractive
4 new Drapery Marquisette in desirable and col
orful styles for cottage Grapes, portieres-es-
pecially for summer cottages At 25c yard.
DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
TWo Typical Styles
Are Pictured

In the popular grays,
brown and tan tones, blues
an d lw a y questionable
black. The variety of styles
is notably good, as are also
the values. Prices S19.75
and $21.S5.
DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
10 New Styles
in Blouses
$l.95

Ten very smart styles
are in this new shipment
of barred and lace dimity
Overblouses.
In white and tan, with
boyish and round collars
and turn-back cuffs.
Trimmed in embroidery,
monograms, gingham pip
ing, lace and colored en-
broidery.
Women's and Misses
sizes. Good value at
$1.95.
DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
Very Pretty Styles in
Girls Bingham Dresses
1926

GIRLS of to Ia years will delight in having one
VI or more of these attractive gingham dresses
There is good variety of styles to choose from
and all are fashioned of good quality bingham in
checks, cross-stripe and ratne effects.
Pretty yarn, embroidery, applique and ruffle
trimmings Sizes to Ia. Good value at S2.95.
DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-14
VoileStep-Ins
Chemises
and Vests
$1.95

Charming new creations
in Chemises. Step-ins and
Vests. Fashioned in sheer,
soft voiles in such lovely
pastel colors as-flesh,
peach, orchid and apple
green, and white. Trim
med in dainty laces, inser-
tons and hand embroidery.
Vests and Step-ins in
styles to match, S1.95
each. DOWNSTAIRS STORE
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
MAY DEMAND AN
INSANITY TRIAL.
FOR BOY SLAYERS

CHICAGO, July l,-Attornevs
engaged by the millionaire Leopold
and Loeb families in an effort to
have their l9 year old sons from
the gallows, may demand that the
youths be given an insanity hear
ing instead of criminal trial. at
eording to present indications.
Nathan Leopold ,Jr., and Rich
ard Loeb are scheduled TO 90 to
trial August 1, on charges OF mur-
dering il year old Robert Franks.
But on July u, Judge John r. Cav
erlv will hear any and all motions
defense counsel may have to offer.
At this hearing it is expected that
Clarence barrow, leading attorney
for the defense, will ask that Loop
old and Loeb be given an insanity
hearing rather than Il murder trial
More than Il dozeh medical ex-
perts have examined Young Leopold
and Loeb. These men are practical
ly unanimous in their belief that the
boys may be declared insane, Oar
row said.
Leopold and Loeb are both stand
ing up well under prison confine-
ment. They have kept themselves
in splendid physical condition, and
apparently are cheerful.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
Ted Curry Takes
Position In S. D.

Ted Curry. well known automo-
bile salesman in Imperial Valley,
where he has been located for some
time, left this morning for San
Diego TO. take a position with the
Michigan Motor company.
Mr.. Curry was until last week,
sales manager Tor Inc ImperialN al
ley Motor corporation, distributoss
of Studebakers, III Main street,
when he resigned TO accept the new
position. Prior to his affiliatlpu
with the Studebaker agency here,
lie was district sales manager for
the Star and Durant Motor company
in the valley.
Mr.. Curry has a large number of
friends and acquaintances all over
the valley, who will wish him much
success in his new position.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
2 Cal. Doctors
Lose Licenses
By United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, July 11.--ln-
dictments .agiinst 10 physicians, ten
of them GaliforHianS, charging fraud
in connection with securing diplo-
mas and mediea; certificates, will
be returned here early next week it
was learned today.
The state board o.. medical exam
iners adjourned late yesterday after
Il threeday session during which it
aided in securing the indictments,
and revoked the licenses of two
California physicians.
Dir. Phillips, Dyment, Pasadena,
was found guilty of hiring another
man to take his medical examina-
tion in Georgia and obtaining his
license in California by fraud. DrA
Henry Nierick of Watsonville was
found guilty of habitual drunk
enesS.
The next session of the board,
which will resume consideration of
socalled "diploma MILL practices,
will be held in Los Angeles in Oc-
tober. Bench warrants will be OBJ
tanned blythe board for the return
here of nine physicians from ether
states who are included in the mum
Der indicted.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
BRITISH BOATS
SLIP AWAY TO
SEA ON RETURN
y, Unitcd Pres. leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, July IL
The special service squadron Of the
British grand fleet badc farewell to
san Francisco today and steamed
tiTougb the Colleen ,ate TO the open
sea and tie holneward voyage.
Shortly before 7:3l a. m. the
fleet passed through " the gate :"
and turned soutbward.
The British squadron slipped out
to sea quietly, just rs San Francis
80 was awakiug With the exception
OF q few whistles ON liners at piers
and ihe shouted farewclls Of early
commuters on ferryboats, the de-
p3ftHfe Of the British was mher-
aalod.
Since Monday, when the squadron.
which is nearing home after tour
of British possessions from Gibral-
tar to ancouver, b. c., entered San
FTauciseo bay to the roaring of can
non and the SHOUTS Of thousands
lining the shore, the STAY has been
eiie entertainment after another.
At sea the fleet will divide. the
Hood. Repulse and Adelaide going
through the Panama canal to Hah-
fax and Quebec while the Delhi,
Dnnae, Dragon and Dauntless will
proceed home to England via Cape
Horn.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
Dawes Delighted
to Run Against
Gov. Bryan
Nv United Press Leased Mire

Nv tinted Press Leased Wire
CHICAGO, July 11.-GeneraI
Charles G. Dawes, Republican
candidate for vice president
today expressed pleasure that
he would run against his old
friend and neighbor. Gov
Charles Bryan, Democratic can
didate for the same office.
Bryan and Dawes once lived
within three blocks of each
other in Lincoln, Neb. They
were close friends during the
days when both were struggling
for success in the legal profss-
sion. Dawes left I,in"cln 10
seek fame and fort,aas in Chi
cago. Bryan remained in Lin
coin and became the first CIT
izen of his state.
II am glad of the honor that
has come to Gov. Bryan and to
the city of Lincoln and the
state of Nebraska in his nomi-
nation" Dawes said. 'TGov.
Bryan and I differ sharply, Of
course, in political matters.
but that has never interferred
with the personal friendship
which for so many years united
our families.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
Parents Reunited
as Daughter
Marries

CHICAGO. July II. Stanley
Field, millionaire nephew of Mar
shall Field, Chicago department
store king, and his wife, Mrs.
Sarah Carroll Brown Field, former
lv of Baltimore, today refloated
their ship on the matrimonial wat
ers, The sailing this time will be
smooth, they agreed,
The Fields were remarked Thurs
day afternoon in the office of
Stanley's attorney.
Divorced two years ago whea
Stanley said his wife refused to
live with him, the couple was drawn
together, it is believed, by the inn
pending marriage of their daughter,
Daphne, to Russell 2. Kelley.
Daphne, it was stated by friends of
the family, has been attempting to
bring her parents together before
her own marriage.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11

ton, etc. sd infinitum! You have
the most wonderful product Tor
constipation 1 have ever seen or
tried. Yours very gratefully.
L. T. Carter. 2ea Nineteenth St..
brooklyn. N. Y.
Kellogg's Bran, cooked and krum-
bled, does not irritate the mtestines
like drugs and pills. 1t acts exactly as
nature acts. Eaten regularly. it is
guaranteed 20 relieve permanently the
most chronic case of constipation, or
your grocer will return your money.
You will like the exclusive. nut-likc
1avor of Kellogg S Bran, cooked and
krumhlcd. Eat two tablespoonfuls
d&iy-in chronic cases with every
meal Eat it with milk or cream and
in the recipes on every package Sold
by all groeers. Made in Battle Greek
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
IMPERIAL
II. Press staff Correspondent

IMPERIAL, .JHlv 1l.-Fred Bal
lev and Eam5lv have moved into the
house on the corner # seventh and
- streets foam"riv occupied hv Mr..
and Mrs.s.i G.. Collins. who have
moved to san Diego.
Mr.. and Mrs Jack Christensen are
moving to El Centro today where
they will make their home. Mr..
Christensen is connected with
Llovnd 5 Drug store III Ell Centre.
Mrs. Phil Hoffman is expecting
her mother Mrs. Charles Chuse of
Phoenix, Arizona, who is coming
to visit her, today.
c. Houston Smith has returned
from Pacific Palisades where he
took his family to spend the sum
meT.
&C. b. Hicks has left for Los An
geles where he will be joined by
his family. From there they will
motor on to Bishops to spend the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Thomas left
Ibis morning for Los Angeles where
they will remain Il week.
Mr.. and Mrs Homer Harris of
Henderson, Texas, are coming to
Imperial to visit Mrs. Harris broth
er William Harris and nephews
Homer and 1. J. Harris and fani
lies. They will arrive TODAY.
Miss Era Austin of Brawley visit
ed AT the home of her uncle w. NJ.
Belford and famiIy-of this city
Tuesday.
Miss Margaret Mason and Miss
Emily Barry of FL Centre were I'M
perial visitors last evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
MUCH WANTED
MAN CAUGHT
IN SALT LAKE
By United Press Leased Wire

SALT LAKE, July 1l.-Followng
an unsuccessful attempt to crack
the safe of the Utuh Produce com
pany in this city, James Madison,
alleged robber and cracksman, SAID
to be wanted in Los Angeles for
highway robbery is being held III
the city jail here.
After Madison s arrest and the
escape of Madison s partner who
was on guard outside the plant, two
women were also arrested, one
claiming to be Mrs. Madison and
the other giving the name of Ruth
Strauss, supposed to be the wife
of the man who made his escape.
All three of those in prison are
said to be wanted in Los Angeles
for robberieS of cafes.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
Noted Robin Hood
Screen Player In
Film Coming Here

Remember the h;gh sheriff of No
tingham in Z Robin Hood ~
Well, you viii see him on the
screen again at the New Airdome
theatpr, when ''The Dangerous
Trail" comes to this city tomor.
row night. The actor who portray
ed Que of the most difficult roles in
Douglas Fairbanks phenomenal
screen success was William Lowery,
who has the part of the French
Canadian, Jean, in "TheN Dangerous
Trail. - His cinema career is one
succession of great roles.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
Was sksptieal Of kelIogg's Bran
until j. gave him back his health

Naturally Mr.. Carter-whose letter
foilows-was skeptical. He had tried
practically everything for the relief of
constipation. All had failed. But
Kellogg Bran brought him perma,
nent relief, just as it has done for
thousands of others. Read his letter;
Gentlemen:
! am sS years old, and have been
Tor years a great sufferer from
constipation. had TO resign
clerical position because of rushcs
Of blood to my head, some of which
caused me TO fall to the ground
took an outdoor laboring job and
tried for the first time, skepticaly
admit, your krumbled Bran. The
result has been wonderful. l began
TO be normal after ] had ieen on
the Bran about three days. No
more enemas. no more Old DIR. So
and-So's Pills, EPSON salts by the
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
THIEF IS
CAUGHT IN NORTH

san FRANCISCO, July IL
George Frank. wanted in Los An
geles for burglary, was captured III
a rooming house here late Thurs
DAY after Il search Of several days.
Frank was tried a year ago and
Ssntenced to san Quentin peniten-
tiary when found guilty. of ropbing
an Ambassador hotel cottage Of
5000 worth of iewelry He appeal
cd and then q" jumped his bail.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
Hammer Against
Hamlnar Means
Trouble
by United Press heascd Wire


by United Press beascd Wire
LOS ANGELES, July IL
Sylvester B. Hammer was in
superior court today seeking
divorce from Freda L. Hammer
because she hit him with a ham
mer. tsf
Sometimes she used an ice
pick or a rock, Hammer said,
but her favorite weapon, he al
legged, was hammer. With it,
tho terrified spouse declared,
his wife broke Trough the door
of his room and then threatened
to do the same thing with his
skull.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
MR.. VIM. HOHENZOLLERN
IS TO HAVE COMPANY

BERLIN, JUiy 11.-Prince
Oscar and family have left the
city for Door, Holland, where
they will be the guest of the
princes father, Mr., William
Hohenzollern for two weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
SAMUEL GOMPERS rs
VERY MUCH BETTER
ny United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, July 1I.-Samuel
Gonpers, veteran president of the
American Federation of Labor is
considerably improved, " it was
stated at the Conev Island hotel
where he is recuperating today.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
The Weather

FOR LOS ANGELES AND vi
CINITY-Fair and warm tonight
and Saturday with moderately low
humidity.
FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fair tonight and Saturday. Not
much change in temperature.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
ARREST OFFICER ON
CHARGE OF MURDER
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, July 1l.-Arrcst-
ed on Il telegraphic warrant from
Kansas City, Kans., charging him
with murder, Frank B. Swanson, %,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11

GREAT NECK, y. Y.-Georgcs
Carpenter began active training to-
day for his championship fight with
Gene Tunney at the polo grounds,
july "a.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11

his parents here. He denied al
knowledge Of the crime charged
.hinlg
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11

a former patrolman of that city,
was in jail here. today. Swanson
was found last night ut the home Of
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-11
COTTON MARKET

Tone firm; spots 3O.6j.
Evening star., 1924-03-15
EXHAUSTIVE SURVEY
OF RENTS IS PLANNED
Cities Throughout Nation to Be
Canvassed by Association of
Real Estate Boards.

4 comprehensive survey OF what
prices actually are being paid for
residential rents in cities over the
United States and Canada will be
made by the National Association of
Real Estate Boards through ques-
tionnaires sent out to it's member
boards in approximately 500 cities
The inquiry will also go into the
question Of what way rents are tend
tion of the family's rent bill in each
community goes directly to pay taxes
on the property occupied.
The survey is expected to be the
most complete examination erer
made Of rents. Previous surveys,
notably those of the United States
Department of Labor and of the In
duStrial Conference Board, have COW
cred only rents being paid for work.
ingmen'S dwellings. it is pointed out.
The survey will cover three CLASH
fications of property, hitting both the
extremes and the mean of the rent
scale. 1t designates as these classi-
fications (a) high-claSS apartments
and residences in best residential dis
tricts, OBJ middle class residences and
apartments in moderately priced To-
cations and (c) cheap structures in
the poorest residential locations.
AS to each classification, it asks for
each city answers to the following
questions: (a) What rent per room
is now being charged? (b) What per
cent of the gross annual rent of this
type of structure is now being alb
present tendency of rents in this type
Of sfructure?