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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09
URGE MEMORIAL
TO NEGRO SOLDIERS
Backers of Movement for
Monument in Washington
Assured of Support.

Progress in the movement to erect
in Washington a monument to the
memory of negro soldiers and sailors
who fought for their country was
reported at a meeting Saturday night
of the advisory board of the Ma
tional Memorial Association, 923 r
street northwest.
F. d. Lee. president of the associa-
ton, read letters from members of
Congress promising to expedite con-
sIderation of the joint resolution of
Representative Will II. Wood of In
diana, which would establish a COM
mission of nine to obtain designs,
site and plans for such q memorial
and would authorize expenditure of
$4,000.
Letters from Representative Wood
and from Senator Pepper of PennsyI-
Vania, chairman of the joint com
mittee on the library, to which the
resolution was referred, assured the
association that report on the re-
cent hearing would he ready early in
this short session of Congress.
Letters of support were read from
Senator Frank r. Willis of Ohio. who
said he would take charge of the
resolution when it comes before the
Senate, and from Representative
Martin Is. Madden, Representative L..
G. Dyer of Missouri and Representa-
tive Hamilton Fish of New York.
Other supporters Listed.
AS an Endorsement of the movement
letters were read from the following
citizens as honorary members of
the National Memorial Association
and pledging their moral support to
the movement: Right Rev. Bishop
William T.. Mcdowell, Isaac Cans,
president Washington Chamber of
Commerce; Representative Hamilton
Fish, New York; DR.. j. Stanley
Durkee, president of Howard Uni
Nersity; Archbishop Michael J. Curley,
Bishop of Baltimore, Rabbi Abram
Simon, James l.. oyster, Commission
er OF District of CoIumbia; Repre-
sentative Martin s. Madden, Illinois ::
Gen. Frank T. Hines, director United
States Veterans Bureau; Senator
Frank r. Willis, Ohio; Cuno II. Ru-
dolph, Commissioner of the District
Of Columbia: William Tyler Page,
clerk House of Representatives, and
Theodore w. Noyes, editor of The
Washington Star.
Letters were received and read
from the following persons. repre-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09
Gayety-"Mollie Williams

Mollie Williams, one of the most
popular feminine performers on the
burlesque circuit today, is making
her annual visit to Washington, and
last nights crowded house at the
Gayety to see Mollies show. styled
"Snappy Revue" a big improve
ment over anything she has had here
tofore, gave her a reception that
promises a big week.
The funmaking, and there is a
plenty of il, is in the capable hands
of Fred Harper and Bobby Wilson.
This pair has been seen before at the
Gayety, but not in a Mollie Williams
show. Harper is particularly good,
and is provided with quite a bit of
new material. Wilson is funny lit
tie fellow, who makes a capable foil.
Their burlesque on II boxing exhibit
ton was much enjoyed last night.
Among the girls are Bebe Almond,
a dainty soubrette and graceful
dancer; Ella Corbett. an attractive
performer. and Addie Clifford, a sing
er with good style. Morton and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09

senting their respective States, &C
cepting membership on the advisory
board of the association: Gen. w. w.
Andrews, Florida; Rev. J. C. Austin,
Pennsylvania; Mrs. Mary Mcleod
Bethune, Florida; DR.. George q. Can
non, New Jersey; Mrs. Emma j. Col
yer, Florida; Capt. Sylvester~H Epps,
District of Columbia; Rev. DIR. Ora
ham. Pennsylvania: Mrs Morsell
Griffin, Pennsylvania; Lieut.. George
w. Lee, Tennessee; Walter ]. Single
ton, District of Columbia: DR.. Charles
+. Stewart, Illinois; Rev. f. B. Topp,
Mississippi: Mrs. Mamie Il. Wright.
Massa chusetts; Robert N Vann.
trict Of Columbia; Rev. DIR. Q. ]. w.
Scott, Ohio; Prof. John A. Landlord,
District of Columbia Capt. c. Z. Glib
son, District of. Columbia; Perry w.
Howard, Mississippi; Rev. Walter II.
Brooks. District of Columbia: Attor-
ney Robert NJ. Brockenburr, Indiana 7:
Mrs. Elizabeth c. Carter. Massachu-
sets; Prof n. W. Collier Florida :;
Mrs. Maude A Morrisseter, Pennsyl-
vania; Capt. O. Steedman, New York /;
Rev. Charles f. Stewart, Ohio; Mrs.
Booker T. Washington, Alabamat
Prof. John c. Wright. Florida; Mrs.
Saddle Collins F'erdnandis, Md. :;
Comd'r G. W. Hale, District OF CO.
lumbia; Arthur G.. Froe, West Vir-
ginia, Editor J. Finley Wilson, Dis
trict of Columbia.
Vacancies have been filled on the
board of State commissioners by ap-
pointment by governors Of the fol-
lowing: DIR. G.. w. Bowles of York,
Pa; Judge Ashbie Hawkins of Balti-
more, Rev. DR.. J. w. L. Bowen of
Georgia, Arthur q. Froe of West
Virginia.
tary A. NJ T. CHURCH and president
of the Prudential Bank, was elected
treasurer, and the Prudential Bank
was selected as the depository for the
association. Samuel 9. Smith was
named executive secretary. Capt
Sylvester II. Epps was elected to CO.
operate with the patriotic organiza-
tons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09

sore, stiff, aching
joints, a n d relief
comes instantly. St,
Jacobs Oil is d HARM
less rheumatism lini-
rnent which never dis
appoints and cannot
burn the skin.
Get a IS cent bottle
OF St. Jacobs Oil at
any drug store, and in
a moment you'll be
free from pain, sore
ness and stiffness. In
use for 65 years for
rheumatism, sciatica,
neuralgia, lumbago,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09

Mayo, a dancing team, bring a num-
Der of new eccentric steps.
Miss Williams intrusts these per-
formers with practically the whole of
the first part of the show, appearing
herself only toward the finish, in a
little playlet entitled 1.-The Slave
Dealer" From then on she dominates
the performance In many little
sketches such as Mollie only can put
over.
The chorus is young, sprightly and
pretty, probably the best Mollte has
ever had, and the girls display q
skill in the dance numbers that is
most pleasing. A wealth of pretty
costumes is worn by the principals
and chorus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09

suspended in midair without visible
means of support, as Thurston passes
hoop entirely over her body. Finally
she floats over the stage and disap-
pears. Amusement was stirred by
the Elastic Lady"
How a canary bird got inside an
electric light bulb which had to be
broken to liberate it drew exclama-
tons of surprise.
Pretty girls enliven the program
with their bright costumes and
sprightly dancing is interspersed be-
tween the magic tricks of the mas
ter" y gorgeous spectacle. THE
Mystery of the Water Fountain" con-
cludeS the show
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09
the show slldes through two an-too-

the show glides through two all-too-
short acts of IA scenes.
Tom Fairciough pleases with vocal
renditions throughout, rising to the
heights in "Pagliaccia." Jimmy wal
tiers, the featured Juvenile, has a sup
pie body and extremely agile pedal
extremities. He gives a good account
of himself in special numbers paired
with Viola Speath, ingenue. Grace
fremont was effective in a statuary
number. Mile. Valeska is the prima
donna.
The chorus is attractive, with be-
coming costumes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09
Vessel Aground for Second Time

SACKET HARBOR. N. Y. Deem
Der 9.-The freighter A. c. Mactier
which was released from rocky
ledge near Stony Point yesterday
after nearly two weeks of effort BY
a wrecking crew, went aground again
during the night near Madison bar
racks during gale. The lighter
Isabelle Reed also dragged anchor.
A New Zealand woman is raising
a family of twenty cells.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09
Mutual Maids From
Merryland."

Maids From Merryland." the at
traction at the Mutual Theater this
week. Is one of the most pleasing
presentations yet offered at the Penn
sylVania avenue playhouse. Headed
by the inimitable Lee Hickman, COM
edian, assisted by Harry Harripan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-09
OUCH! RHEUMATISM!
RUB THE PAIN AWAY

Stop dragging Rub soothing, pene-
trating ST Jacobs Oil right into your
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18
IT'S SHOWING IN
NEARBY MOUNTAINS

Reports from the local office of
'hc Automobile CLUB of Southern
California shortly before going 20
press indicate that motorists going
"over The hill' will have a rather
damp time of it. Light snow has
been falling in the vicinity of Pine
Valley, and rain in other sections
of the mountains. However, the
roads are said TO still be in good
condition.
From the "inside' route to Los
Angeles, San Bernardino reported
heavy rain last night both in the
city and mountains. Precipitation
extended in this direction as far as
Whitewater, according to word re-
ceived at the Southern Sierras
Power Company's terminal station,
Threatening clouds cireling
around Ell Centro today are keeping
weather representations working
overtime, and lettuce growers and
shippers in an anxious state of MIND
as to the possible effect of moisture
on the growth and market price Of
their crop.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18
Works Report on Boulder Dam Bill is Encouraging
Ask Merchants to
Decorate for
Visitors

E, Centre busir,ess men are be-
ing asked to cooperate with the
Chamber of Commerce here in
welcoming the trade excursion
and golden rule sociability tour
Of the $50 members Of the Los
Angeles Chamber of Commerce
when they reach El Centro We'd
nesday night.
Special window decoration,
flag exhibits and welcome signs
in honor Of the visitors are re-
questcd. The party will be tax
en- in their private car to Ca
lexico afte1 the banquet and will
return to Ell Centro Thursday
morning to sper1 few hours.
The party arrives from San
Diego at 6:45 p. IN. and will re-
main here for a banquet at the
Barbara Worth hotel.
The itinerary Of the party in
cludes Imperial Valley, south
western California and the Grand
Canyor in Arizona. In the val
ley, stops will be made at Ell
Centre, Calexico, Brawley, Cali
patria, and INLAND.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18
AMAZING TALE OF LIQUOR
BRIBES TOLD TO PR0BERS;
BATCH OF new SUBP0ENAS

WASHINGTON, Mar. 1S.--Delv
ing into transactions regarding
Withdrawals of liquor, the senat,
committee investigating Attorney
General Daugherty today heard from
William Orr, of New York a story
of large payments, totalling some
times $4,000 at a time, ITO How
ard Warrington, described as a
close friend of Daugherty. These
payments, Orr said, were in con
nection with "liquor deals,n but he
did not know what became of the
money, exeep, that it was "to keep
the eases of out of court
Development Of this angle OF the
inquiry followed announcement that
large numbers of new subpoenas has
been issued including in the com.
mittee' s dragnet Secretaries Mellon
and Weeks, Prohibition Commission
er Haynes ana several members of
Daugherty's staff at the depart
ment of justice. Among them was
II. II. Votaw, brother-in.law of the
late President Harding. Votaw has
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18
BRITISH PLANES
RUSHING TO BEAT
in GLOBE TRIP
by United Press Leased Wire

LONDON, Mar. 1S.-Stired by
the start of the American airplanes
on a world flight, Great Britain is
rushing planes to enter the race and
beat the Americans around the
world, the Evening News declared
today.
The Britishers will fly eastward,
whereas the course of the United
States army flyers is taking them
westward. Three Royal air force
airmen, one at least using a Napiers-
Wicker Amphibian plane similar to
that III which Ross Smith flew to
Australia, are hurrying secret prep
arations for Il start, the News states.
1t has been planned to start the
British flight April Is but the date
has been put ahead. The British
aviators have Il schedule calling for
completing the globe girdling flight
in three months, which would bring
them home ahead of the Americans.
VANCOUVER, B. c., Mar. lS.-
The British naval tender Thiepval
is enroutc/now to the Aleutiau Is
lands and Kamchatka coast to es-
tablish supply bases for q proposed
British around-the- world airplane
flight.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18
UP TO CONGRESS
TO ACT, ADVICE
SECRETARY WORK
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Mar. 1S.-Con-
gress alone can take the response
bility for laying down a definite
policy covering all phases of the de-
velOpment of the Colorado River
basin, Secretary of the Interior Work
declared in transmitting to the house
committee on irrigation and recla-
nation report of a board of engi-
neers who have studied the situa-
tion.
Apart from the Boulder CANYON
dam project, other matters which
must be considered in establishing a
policy, Work said, are flood con
troll, impounding of water for farm
ing, storing water for generating
electric power, the All-American
irrigation canal to supply Imperial
Valley with water and the possible
future necessity of California cities
for a domestic wafer supply.
1.-THE scope of this. subject in
many directions, lit urgency in some.
and its opportunities for developing
demand the determination of a de-
FINITE government policy, Work
wrote the committee.
'The Colorado river is now To-
cal menace. 1t may be converted
into a public utility of first i'm
portance, particularly to southwest
ern United States
Concerning the feasibility of the
Boulder dam project, the engineer
ing board said:
Congress itself should appraise
the necessity of an outlay of such
magnitude and Justify the financial
obligations to be assumed by the
government before beginning the
project.
The engineers reported that they
believed, in view of the urgent neej
for flood control and the CROWN"
market for power congress should
make up its mind as to government
development of the Colorado river
without DELAY.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18
co. SUPERVISORS
WON'T Be DRAWN
INTO ROAD FUSS
Delegation CalexicO Men
Urge Action On
Highway Route

Despite the appeal of Calexico
business men for endorsement by
the county supervisors of the cen
struction of a state highway from
the highline to Belden s corners,
yesterday afternoon, the board clos
ed its regular meeting without tax
ing any action on the matter.
a delegation of eight members
of the CaleXico Chamber OF rom-
merce appeared before the meeting
of the board of directors and pre-
sented petition similar to the one
brought before the board Of lirec
1Drs of the Ell Centro Chamber OF
Commerce last Wednesday.
The petition yesterday, however,
omitted all mention of the road from
FL Centre to Holtville and referred
only to the highway from the nigh
line to Belden's corners.
The delegates called attention of
board members to an agreement al
legged to have been made in 1915 in
which Holtville and Ell CeGtro On
dorsed a road to be built east tronl
Bond s corners.
The following Calexico business
men made up the delegation yestcr-
day; Paul b. Steintorf, Thomas r.
Yglesias, j. p. Siegel, Robert G.
Goree, S. T. Tyler, William H. Lo-
REM, Frank Weed and c. S. Ander-
son. The first three i'll the list are
members of the road committee of
the Ca!exico chamber.
The board accepted the bid of c.
l.. Collins, for the construction of
a girls dormitory at the county
farm. The bid called for an ex-
penditure of $1095. Its acceptance
by the board was subject to the ap-
proval of the district attorney.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18
SWINGS WIRE IS
PROOF REPORT
IS FAVORABLE
Excerpts from Work Re-
port Show He Is Alive
to Urgency

With the announcement Of See
retary Works report on the Swing
bill at Washington Yesterday, boost
ers for the Boulder Canyon dam
project were heartened more than
at any previous time in the struggle
for Enactment of the bill.
Congressman Phil Swing wired
Secretary McIver, of the Imperial
Valley Irrigation district this morn
ing quoting from the report of the
secretary of the interior. The tele-
gram follows:
Secretary Work filed his report
yesterday. Generally favorable to
prompt action by Congress neces-
sity Boulder Canyon Dam for flood
contact; repayment of cost from
sale of power and All-American ca
nal. Extracts follow:
"Colorado river is now local
menace. May be converted into
public utility first Importance. In
view of urgent need for flood con-
troll and growing market for pow
er. Congress should decide at this
tiHt -NHttHtE SOFeIHlHeHb SHOULD
proceed with development Colorado.
Water for irrigation is now carried
to Imperial Valley through Mexico.
For obvious reasons this is open to
many substantial objections; tam
pering, excessive cost of repairs;
beyond control of water laws; no
right of way; and possible source of
International dispute. Rights
granted Mexico to use half water
| il taken now would limit further
expansion irrigated area and in
| crease water shortages present area.
People Imperial Valley appeal
ing for protection. They feel, in
sure and are restive. Their fears
are justified and they should be
pathetieally heard. Pescadero
cut may not serve for more than Is
years after which time river will
return to old channel and threaten
life and property. This temporary
protection should not be permitted
to delay permanent structures for
flood control.
Fears For Future
81 am concerned for the future
of people menaced by temporarily
controlled floods and entertain
Continued on page 6l
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18
PICACHIO PAIR
PLEAD GUILTY:
HEAVILY FINED

F. w. McDunna, formerly con
stable of Pic&chio, arrested on
Thursday for violation of the liq-
uor law, pleaded guilty in superior
court this morning and was sent
enced to pay fine of 5000 or
serve 10 months in Jail. Judge
Cole gave the sentence. McDunna s
parter, Frank Hensler, arrested at
the same time, pleaded guilty and
was fined $400 or sentenced to
spend 200 days i'll Jail.
McDunna, who was constable at
the time of his arrest, was operat-
ing still near Picachio DIN the Co
dorado river, according 20 informa-
ton obtained by Sheriff Gillett. A
search revealed the location of the
still and the presence of several
gallons of liquor and two barrels of
mash.
The sheriff's party was waiting
for someone to appear, when Nc
Dunna, carving cask of liquor
and gun was halted by Sheriff
Gillett. His partner, Hensler, was
arrested shortly afterwards in the
cave.
A the time of going to press, Me
Dunna and Hensler had not succeed
ed in raising the required amount
of bail, and were taken back to
the county Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18
More Rni11 For
Southland Says
Weather Bureau
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 1S.-More
rain for southern California tonight
was predicted by Col. II. b. Hersey,
local meteorologist. Tomorrow, how
ever, will Sc the storm clouds van
ished and clear weather returning.
The heaviest precipitation report
ed in this section for the storm dur
ing the last "a hours was LIS inches
at Newport harbor.
The rainfall has done n world of
good to southland crops, according
to ranchers who are congratulating
themselves on the delayed down,
pour. Citrus growers are also jubi-
liant.
Victor Valley and Anteloupe Va'-
ley reported some hail during yes
terday, while eight inches of snow
fell at Arrowhead Lake, adding
greatly to needed replenishment of
underground basins of the valley.
Imperial Valley sections have. re-
ceived little of the rainfall thus far,
according to Col. Hersey's reports,
which give the following figures cor
rected to , a. m today:
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18
TODAY'S LETTUCE MARKET
BY BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL EcoNoN
G. e. Schultz, Local Representative

Carlot shipments reported in the
United States, March II, are as fol
lows:
Imperial Valley, so; So. District
California, l. Total 81.
Cars ordered in the Imperial Val.
ley for today's loading, 1O3. l car
by express.
Origin of Imperial Valley ship
ments reported out March II:
Calipatria, 6; Brawley, 2s; I'm
perial, 3; FL Centre, %; Holtville,
/; Heber, 6; Calexico, Il. Total 80.
Total shipments reported to date
in United States, this season
1928. Imperial Valley, this sea
son, 1924.
Shipping point information, FL
Centre, Calf; Monday, March II.
Cool, partly cloudy Demand good
market firm. Wide range in quail
ty, some soft. Carloads f. o. h
cash track, As, $3.50. mostly around
3.25; IS, mostly 2.75.3., few in part
ears high rs 3.25; few IS, in part
ears, 2.25-50,
Terminal +. o. r. Auction Sales,
Monday: Calf. / ear not U. :
Grade, 2.27E.
Tclegraphie reports from inpor-
tant markets:
Columbus: 37' cloudy. | Calf ar.
rived, 3 on track. Supplies liberal.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18
HOUSE APPROVES SOLDIER BONUS Bill
Measure Much
Different From
The Vetoed Bill
by United Press Leased Wire

by United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, Mar. 49,
The house today passed the
soldier bonus bill.
The measure is radically diff
ferent from the bill President
Harding vetoed.
Its principal provision is a
20-year endowment insurance,
which will be issued to all ex-
service men except those whose
compensation is $50 or less.
These will be entitled to cash.
The bill now goes to the SEN
ate, where it faces a stormy
time, although some form of a
bonus bill probably will be pass
ed there.
From now or bonus arvocates
indicated they would center
their activities on getting Pres
ident Coolidge won over to ap-
proval Of the insurance bonus
Plan, or, failing that, to asslu-
ing themselves Of erough votes
to pass it over his veto.
The bonus bill will involve a
total expenditure Of S2,000,000,-
600. It was estimated the aver
age payment to each veteran
getting insurance is eltimated
at 1862.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18
VALLEY BOOKLET
GIVEN APPROVAL,
FINISHED SOON

At the meeting of the Board of
Supervisors yesterday, final approx
al was given on the Imperial Valley
booklet, which has been compiled by
Horticultural Commissioner b. A.
Harrigan at the request of that
body. Purchasing Agent Cal Movs-
seau and Commissioner Harrigan
were also instructed to check over
bids submitted for the printing, and
were granted authority to accept
the lowest.
As Imperial Valley has been need
date publicity matter to send to
various sections of the country
where interest in this county is
manifested, this 20-page booklet will
be i'll great demand as soon as it
leaves the press.
Profusely illustrated with some SO
cuts, the information it contains has
been arranged III excellent shape by
Commissioner iiarrigan, who has
consulted with men who are author
tiles on the various subjects COW
cred.
All topics presented are short and
to the point. Among the general
subjects of interest covered are eli
mate, markets, water, transporta-
tion facilities, general farming, farm
labor, the horticultural department
of the county, farm organizations,
churches and amusements.
Products covered include early
vegetables, lettuce, cantaloupes,
dates, cotton, barley: grapefruit,
grapes, asparagus, tomatoes, alfalfa
and milo maize.
Commissioner Harrigan states that
the bulletin will probably be ready
for distribution within the next 30
daYs.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-18

Demand moderate, market steady.
wide range in prices. Calf. As and
5s, 800, poor quality aud condition
400.
Memphis: 3S clear. I Calf. arr
rived, none on track. Receipts aud
supplies light. Market active, wide
range in prices. Calf. 2 dozen
Calf. crate 2-2.25; STANDARD crates
os, mostly around $50.
Baltimore: 42' clear. 2 Calf. az.
rived. 4 on track. Closing Monday
and opening Tuesday. Supplies
moderate. Demand good. market
steady for good stock. Calf. best
3.50-4, fair condition 2.2550, poor
condition low as l.50
Kansas City: so cloudy. 6 Calf.
arrived, 10 diverted from team
track, on track. Demand good,
market firm. Calf. large sizes 4.
4,25; medium sizes 2.75.3.25.
Chicago; s4' showing. 10 calif.
arrived. rs on track. Supplies M
crate. Demand good, market firm.
Calf. Is. ALSO, mostly S.25; as
and smaller 4ie5, mostly 400.
Atlanta: II cloudy. No arrivals.
3 90 track. Supplies moderate. mar
ket about steady. Calf. A. 400; 81
$50.
Philadelphia: 36' clear. q Calf.
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