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Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10
Bedtime Stories
By howard z. GAEIS
Copyright. 1928. ny Mcclure
Newspaper Sytdicare
UNCLE WIGGILy'S PIANO
LAMP

Uncle Wigg:ly was out walking
with his muskrat lady housekeeper,
Nursa Jane Fuzzy Wuzzv, ore
morning, when, right in front Of
the eleven and twelve cent store,
they met Mrs. Twistytail, the lady
pig.
'.Oh, how arc you, Nurse Jane -
squealed Mrs. Twistvtail.
Fine and dandy" answered
Miss Fuzzy Wuzzv. f.You look
well yourself. Mrs. T.; IS hand
some as ever.
"'Don I make fun of ne, =
grunted the pig lady, who was fat
and knew it. ''Tnele Niggiiv looks
well. though. ] supposr wa are
out buying piano lamps today she
went on. "That 5 what ! N do
ing"
.,Buying piano lamps? No, What
do You mean'r asked Nurse Jane
"Oh. the eleven and twelve cent
store is having q special sale OF
piano lamps for nineteen cents to-
day = squealcd Mrs. Twistytail. u
bought TWO for the breakfast room.
l thought that 5 what YOU came
out for. Look, aren I they won
derful?"
Indeed. the window of the eleven
and twelve cent store was filled
with lamps, but as soon as Uncle
Wiggilv looked at them he thought
of his pocketbook, how lean and
thin il was, ever since Christmas
So the bunny rabbit gently stepped
or Nurse Jane 5 tail. And when
ever Le did this Nurse Jane knew
he wanted to whisper something to
her.
"What is it," she asked in a
low voice.
III make you better piano
lamp than you can buy in the
store," =" whispered the bunny. Wait
until we get home and III make
YOU fine one.
80 Nurse Jane smiled and said
to !irs. TwistytaiI:
Uncle Wiggily is going to make
me piano lamp!'
''Cau lc?' gruntcd the lady pig.
'Ef course l can, - said Uncle
TjCgily, coEfi@cnt-likc and calm.
When Le and Nurse jane reach
cd tic hollow stump bungalow, I'm
cl- Wigg;ly took IN old broom and
nailed ii to one side of a soap box,
SO the handle Of the broom stuck
up in the air.
Nov the piano lamp IL half
finished, - he said to Nurse Jane.
Next he fastened on top of the
broom handle an old tin dishpan,
turned upside down. just like the
silk shade Of q real piano lamp.
Mailing piece Of wood to the
broomst;ck, just below the edge Of
the dishpan, Uncle Wiggily flsten,
cd two candles on this crosspiece.
Now the piano Imp IL finish
ed, hc said. Bring up your
rocker, Nurse Jane, sit down under
it and read the paper. / II do the
same.
j wos evening by the time Uncle
W.2gily had finished making tho
piano lamp. so, lighting the candles
be and Nurse Jane cat down to
read.
'Tbis is az good lamp as We
could have bought for nineteen
cents in the clcycn and twelve cent
store said the bunny.
cor cour.e il IS" agreed Nurs
Jane, and just then The dislpan
came loose. in some way, and fell
dawn on her head And thu can
dies tirPod over and spilled hot
wax on Uncle Wiggily.
"Ouch!" cried Nurse Jane
though she wasn't much hurt
"Oh, trolley easi' cried The
bunny provoked and put out like
" Something is wrong. a nail must
have dropped ont. But + ~ fix If.
lie lighted "a candle, n1ilod Tho
di-Agaa UaeL ~ tcp ol tbs broom
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10
BUSINESS PROGRESS
u aiaA


At the end Of 1924 nearly everybody bubbling
over with business optimism. The year started
off with rush Then in February came a lull and
charge OF tone Many people began to look upon the
prophec.eS false, and wrap themselves in g.oom.
here may have been no reason for eXtravagant
olt.m SIN ne,heT there Iater Tor eXtraVa-
giant pessimism here is usually iuI in February
so, it has not been myth n Ike genuine re-
lapse Fi.ures shov that BUS Les n genera, even
wh- o., Is &c tt cont nued its re-
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10
BEAUTY PARLOR
OPERATOR FACES
SERIOUS CHARGE

Los AlNGELES, Mar. 10.-Mrs.
Mary Electra Lawrence faced man
slaughter charges today in conncc-
tion with 4 fatal facclifting op-
Grafton 1T her beauty parlor.
\ coroner'S jury decided that
Mrs. Jessie Gilchrist, of Pasadena,
died rs Il result of poison admins
tered to her face in the ''pccling"
operation performed by Mrs. Law
renee,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10

Canadian farmer inherits S650,000 from an Eng
lsh uncle on condition that he shall encourage the
Sussex Fox Hunt TO the best of his ability, and be
member Of TIE same" Let him accept it, by all means
Worlds may totter and the heavens fall but British
fox hunting must be preserved.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10
Double Bill at
Palace Theater

Johnny Hines in "Speed Spooks
will be the feature attraction at
the Palace theatcr tonight. This is
the story of the speed tracks and
was taken at Ascot speedway.
In addition to the feature pie
turc, a special act will be given.
Harold's Dad and Harold, direct
from the Orpheum circuit, is ex-
tremely mirth-provoking and con
tains many ehuckles. Harold will
be seen performing may card tricks
and Harold's Dad will play on 16
different instruments, much to the
amusement of his audience.
In the Tennessee mountains i
dude is man who gets his hair
cut in March instead of April.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10

ec4I1 ~.e 4-Of.L --o4--- -o--e les - -~c-A-
eneQ. y eat Du54nesS A1s 10. ed @ne~d
! he trouble seems TO have oeen My psyche
og.cat cope who were expecting 100 rapid progress
mistook moderate progress Tor retrogresslon feope
in lines not yet caught up with the general business
movement saw everything wrong. February is always
likely to breed mental depression anyway. With
March the business pace should quicken and there
should be widespread recognition of the real gains
made.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10

A lot Of people will never take to the air as long
as there's parking space on the ground
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10

Some of the states having difficulty about
reading the Bible in school, but there's nothing to pre-
vent reading it at home.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10

Lots of times n man thinks n girl
is crazy about him because she can t
get a date with anybody else.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10

The super rum ring" recently uncovered in the
middle west is what might be called vicious circle.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10

Style hints for the future predict
women may go without everything
except money.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10

ANOTHER personal necessity that is priced very
low. Two improved styles-of Hickory quality
Each one packed in box. 29c each.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-10

so ESSENTIAL to Miladys Ward
robe. Wrinkle proof your new frocks
with these sanitary aprons Good Hick-
ory rubber with mesh tops. All new
fresh stock at soc each.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
STREET R. R. HEADS.
/ SILENT ON RUM0R
Withhold Comment on UtiIi-
ties Commission Query Until
/ Report Is Completed.

Officials of the two street railway
companies indicated today that they
viii wait until their replies are ready
10 be sent to the Utilities Commission
before discussing the letter addressed
TO them by the commission yesterday,
1nquiring what progress has been
made toward Il merger and what the
prospects are for an early agreement.
George f. Hamilton, president, and
John H. Hanna, vice president, of the
Capital Traction Co. are consulting on
the question today, but il is hardly
probable they will be ready to answer
the letter today.
William +. Ham. president of the
Washington Railway and Electric Co.,
said he would reserve any statement
until his answer is forwarded.
Officials of the commission will
await with interest the forthcoming
answers from the companies, since it
will guide them in deciding whether
further legislation should be sought
from the new Congress to bring about
q consolidation.
Although the atmosphere has been
filled with various rumors of merger
headway since the North American
Co. of New York indicated its inter
est in the local situation by having a
survey of local conditions made, the
commission wrote the letter to get
some official information of what
progress, if any, has been made.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
SAILING TOMORROW.
SAILING THURSDAY.
SAILING SATURDAY.

n12: DOM J
Egremont-Port Said. ......... 200 M
otterdam-Rotterdam ..... 1000 AN
Alaunld--LiierpOOl =. .OU A M.
Reina Maria Christina-Cadiz . IL 100 NJ
Garfeld-Puerto Colombia. IL 100 A M.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
1886, 900 THEFT CHARGED.

WINNIPEG. Manitoba, November
"a CP).-Joseph Xavier Hearst. former
president of the Hearst Music Pub
fishing Co. of Canada, was arrested
last night on a warrant issued by the
attorney generals department charg-
ing him with the theft of $3S5,000.
At the time othis arrest Mr.. Hearst
was out on bail awaiting trial on two
charges of misrepresentation of funds.
The amount involved in these charges
is 100000. The original accusation
against him followed the failure of the
music publishing concern last Decem-
ber The company had branches in
Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal. Chicago,
New York, Vancouver and other cities.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
Many Other Dainty Gowns, 81

Fine na1nsook trimmed with real lace-lace-t
sheer voile-hand- embroidered cotton crepe
handmade Porto Rican gowns.
Muslin Underwear Section. Third floor.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

flee at 1884 N
street.
Mrs. WeitZ has
long been closely
associated with the
federation, a n d
has a wide news
paper experience.
Formerly a mem
Der of the staff Of
the Des Moines
Capital, she is now
the editor of the
Iowa Federation
News. She was
also for several
years president of
the Iowa Press
and Authors Club,
is "a member of the
Evening star., 1925-11-24
Granite Silk Hose
For Every Holiday
Occasion

Service Weight, a heavy silk
hose for street, with Isle
tops and soles. 81.
Granite All-Silk, slightly
heavier than chiffon. 81.
Granite Chiffon, with Isle
garter tops : or Granite
Regular-weight Silk Hose.
$l.75.
Granite All-Silk Chiffon, for
tea and dinner dances after
the game-in the new rose
blonde, gun metal and
cruiser, as we'll as smart
street shades. 81.
All-Granite Hose have the
Granite garter blocks which
prevent runs, and are full
fashioned.
Women's Hosiery Section. First floor.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
WOMAN WRITER HEADS
SPECIAL NEWS SERVICE
Mrs. Frederick w. Weitz Conducts
Work for General Federation
of Women's Clubs.

A special headquarters news service
is being organized for the General
Federation of Women's Clubs by Mrs.
Frederick ". Weitz at their main Of
Evening star., 1925-11-24

Society. and has written a number OF
plays and pageants which have been
performed in Iowa. Mrs. Weitz also
edited the Iowa Red Cross Book.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
Two Gifts in
Imported Luster-

Two-tone Luster Bridge Sets.
include buffet plates with cups,
teapot, sugar and cream.
Service for 6, S8.75; for 8,
$11.5O and $3.50
Evening star., 1925-11-24
Thanksgiving and Christmas Shopping Services
Ready for Your Every Requirement

EXPRESS ELEVATOR SERVICE. The schedule of the
bank elevators arranged that you may ride express from
the First floor the Eighth floor where the Department of Ac
counts Bureau of Adjustments and Public Cashiers Offices To-
Gated The Starters floor manager will be pleased
duct you these elevators.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
A New
OverbIouse

worn with a ve'vcteen or
silk skirt-makes an en-
semble of unrivaled smart
ness.
Smart high collars are seen
on many OF the new models
which may be worn open
in a V if preferred-varied
with clever ties, or belts
that end in smart bows.
Satins, velveteens, crepes,
metallic cloths-and combi-
nations OF fabrics-in smart,
wanted colors.
$12.75 to $29.75
Blouse Section. Third floor.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

For the smart young woman
are Turtle-neck Sweaters, or
the chic Crew-neck styles.
$5.75 to $40.
For the business woman
the golf-coat model, or the
practical jersey tux e d o.
$6.75 and $3.50.
For til e sportswonan-
Jumbo knit sweaters, brush
ed-wool slip-ons and the
smart windbreakers. $5.75
to $16.75.
Sweater Section. Third floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-27
SMALLPOX HERE
MAY CLAIM
8 MORE
Trio Near Death IN Hospital.
No New Cases Reported to
Health Officials

Three persons are seriously i'll
at the District Smallpox Hospital
and are not expected to recover,
officials of the District Health
Department declared today. No
deaths or new cases, however, have
been reported since Saturday.
The vaccination clinic at 400
Fifteenth street northwest, cared
for about 900 persons today. It
was announced that this clinic
would be opened every day, in
GLIDING Sunday, except Tuesdays
and Thursdays. The clinic Is open
from 10 to IL o'clock.
Health officials are urging those
unable to pay a private physician
to take advantage of the free clinic,
Sixteen deaths and fifty-one cases
of smallpox have been reported
here since the present outbreak
started.
Doctor William C. Fowler, Dis
trict Health Officer, said today
every precaution is being taken TO
prevent the spread of the infection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-27

these moves are not expected to
gain much Roadway
Tonight George Yeatman, presi
dent Of the Southwest Citizens AS
ISOLATION, will address the jefferson
Junior High School Parent Teachers
Association to enlist support in bis
campaign to have southwest repre-.
scented on the council.
A. J. Driscoll's name will come
before the MidCity Citizens Asso.
citation in the Thomson School to-
night when the executive committee
will ask the associa rion to approve
their selection of Driscoll as nomi,
nee for the council.
Driscoll will tell the association
Of his platform.
The campaign for election on the
council continues to he carried on
largely through mail appeals to
delegates to the federation who
have the power OF election.
Many campaign speeches, how
ever, are planned for the week
Nominees are scheduled to speak
at various associations.
Mr.. Suter said today that ar
engagements are being made to see
that only authorized persons are
admitted TO the District Building a.
Saturdays election
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-27
MUSCLE SHOALS
POWER TO BE
LEASED
Bids for Use of rs, 0o0-HorsO
Ready July I Are to Be
Advertised

An advertisement asking for bids
and provisional contracts for the
leasing of % 900 horsepower which
will be developed at Muscle Shoals
on July has been prepared. and
final disposition OF the temporary
leasing Of the power Is awaiting
only the recommendation of the
Presidents Muscle Shoals Commits.
sion, it was learned at the War
Department today.
The War Department requested
the Commissions view on two al
tentative methods of leasing the
power. One provides for the leas-
ing OF the steam plant at Wilson
Dam to a power company and the
other provides for the sale of power
to be developed pending the ulti-
innate disposition of Muscle Shoals
by Congress. The commission has
made no answer as yet and 1t is
understood the first meeting Will
not be held until some time next
month.
Contracts to be let will be pro-
visional and temporary but will
assist the successful bidder in, carry
ing over the low water season this
summer. The only power distribu-
tor which is known to be a pro-
spective bidder is the Alabama
Power Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-27
MARKET
NOW WORLD
MODEL
Dealers and Patrons to Cele-
brate Completion of Re-
modelling of Structure

Sixty.five dealers in the Arcade
Market, Fourteenth street and Park
road northwest, will join the pub.
lie Thursday night in q demon.
stration incident to the remodeling
of the market house.
With the renovating of the
market. the arcade now ranks with
the model markets" of the coun.
try.
The white tile stands, cement
floors, exceptionally wide aisles
and excellent lighting and ventila,
ton are only few of the features,
The celebration Thursday will be
gin at 7:3O o'clock and continue
t., 10 o'clock. There will be plenty
of music, and many of the dealers
will give away numbered tickets
The person holding the lucky mum
Der" will be given merchandise.
In addition to the remodeled
front, with its new show Window
and artistic marquee, the building
row has new marble entrances
stirways and Hobbies in connec
ton with the amusement depart
ments on the second floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-27
RECEIVED
IN ROYAL
PO|V|P
Reception Is First official Act
of Sovereign on Return
From Trip for Health
By HARRY FLORY.
international News Service.

LONDON, April 27.-Alanson B.
Houghton, ambassador to the Court
Of st. James presented his Gre
dentials to King George today.
The Kings reception of the
American diplomat. carried out with
full panoply on the sovereign's part
and quiet tormality by the Amer
lean embassy staff, was the King
first official act since his return
from the Mediterranean.
Ride in State Coaches.
King George sent Sir John Han
bury Williams to Crewe House
with three state coaches to bring
Ambassador Houghton and the en-
bassy staff to the palace. Sir John
was in full regalia and white
wigged Positions drove the
coaches.
The new ambassador and seven
attending members of the embassy
were in full evening dress, but
eschewed knickerbockers.
Talks with Chamberlain.
Austen Chamberlain, British
foreign secretary. was present
when the ambassador presented his
credentials to the King and after
the ceremony chatted with Mr..
Hougton at length, discussing
American affairs and his Ameri-
can friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-27
PROBING BEGUN
FOR DATA ON
BRIDGE
Engineers Want Information
on Contour of Bedrock.
Will Take Few Days

The work of taking from fifteen
to twenty probings on the site of
the north abutment of the proposed
Arlington Memorial Bridge, to sc.
cure detailed information regarding
the contour of the bed rock over
the whole abutment area was be-
gun today by army engineers.
Four core borings, to show the
nature of earth and bedrock at
various portions of the site. have
been completed, it was stated today
and, unless the probings reveal con
ditions which need further investi
CATION. no further core borings will
be necessary at this point.
The probing is made with a steel
pipe which is driven through the
ground to bed rock. a stream OF
water, forced through the pipe
under great pressure assisting in
the cutting.
Great care is required in learning
the contour of the bed rock, 1t is
explained, as a great caisson, within
which the abutment will be con
structed, must be driven down and
must fit the rock surface with an
almost water-tight bearing. The
probings are expected to provide al
the required information before the
close of this week, 1T is said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-27
HIGH
IN HOSPITAL
CARNIVAL
Affair for Benefit of Free
Wards of Providence-Put
on in Morning

The ladies auxiliary Of Providence
Hospital on which the free wards
of the institution are primarily de
pendent for maintenance, linens
improvements and surgical equip
ment each year sponsors two bene'
fits with which to obtain funds to
extend the charitable and educa-
tional work An annual thanks
giving linen shower and tea is fol-
lowed by a carnival in April.
This year the carnival is SEIZED
uled for tomorrow morning at the
National Theater at II o'clock.
This unusual hour has been Sc.
Iected as being smarter and be-
cause it permits the audience 70
remain downtown for luncheon or
for early afternoon functions. 4
diversified program has been ar.
ranged by Mrs. Clifford Lewis and
Mrs. Josephine Tighe Williams AM
embraces such attractions as the
United States Navy Band. LIE
Paradis Band, a short motion pic
ture loaned by Mr.. Crandall. a
group of songs by Mrs. Mabel
Holtzclaw Gaw1er, George O'Con.
nor in his charcoal cnantings, two
solo dances by Mile. Zolnay, wh1
dppSdTSu dI the DSldSCO III lie
Talk of the Town." and Walter
Beck of the Rams Head Players in
humorous, monologues. An act from
the Keith vaudeville circuit will be
later selected and announced from
the stage.
Mrs. H. H. Father and Miss
Mary Dove, who are in charge OF
the sale Of boxes and head the com
mittee on patronesses, several days
ago announced all boxes sold. Mrs.
Coolidge has accepted a box and
also is a patroness.
The officers Of the ladies auxiliary
are as follows: Sister Mary Berch-
mans, first vice president; Mrs. John
Foote. second vice president; Mrs
Clifford Lewis, third vice president
Madame Calderon, recording secre.
tary; Mrs. p. F.. Ridsdale, CORE
spending secretary: Miss Mary
Dove, treasurer; Sister Margaret
and an executive council composed
of Ellen Lorraine Dorsey, Mrs. II
H. Father. Mrs. c. M. Gearhart
and Mrs. Josephine Tighe Williams.
Some idea of the work accom-
plished by the hospital is evidenced
by the fact that last year more
than 10000 patients were treated in
the patient department alone ami
of this number 1898 we're surgical
cases.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-27
coLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS
WILL HAVE DELEGATE

The Federation OF Colored WON.
ems Clubs of Washington and
vicinity are busily preparing Tor a
nublic meeting and reception in
honor of Mrs. Mary Mcleod.
Bethume. president OF the Nationa!
Association of Colored Women OF
America, and her cabinet, Mrs.
Jane Porta Barnett, chairman, VINO
bave been delegated to attend the
international Council of Women
which meets in the Washington
Auditorium May to May ID.
Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, presi-
dent of the local organization, Is
being assisted by Mrs. Mary F..
THOMPSON. vice president; Mrs.
Ester Butler King, secretary; Mrs.
Marion D. Butler, Mrs. Emma M.
Holcomb, Mrs. Nellie f.: VauSn
Mrs Susie r. Saunders, Mrs. Jen-
Mo Cecil Taylor. Mrs. Eta B.
Lisenby and Mrs. Leila A. Pendel
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-27
}ASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO KING GEORGE
CONCERT

BY the United States Marine Band
Orchestra. at the Marine Bar
racks At 8 p. m. William II.
SanteImann. Lea a err Taylor
Branson, Second, Leader.
PROGRAM
March. ITO the Camp"
BIankenburg
Overture. Precise huts". Weber
Nocturne, Opus IS. No. 1 Chopin
Grand Scenes From La
BOheme .Puccinl
q Polish National Dance.
Danae Lithuanienne,
Rimsky- Korsakow
waltz, The Beautiful Blue
Danube" ..............D Strauss
Orchestra Suite. 'Arlesienns.''
No. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Biket
q Pastorale, andante soBtonuto.
Intermeszo, andante moderate.
c Menuet. andantino.
Farandole, alIegee declso.
Marines Hymn, The Halls Of
Monteguma."
THE Star-Spangied Banner
This will be the last orchestral
concert OF the series OF indoor
concerts at the Marine Barracks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-27
EX-SU|TOR HELD
IN STRANGE
DEATH
Roomer Admits Shooting
Woman by Accident-Hus-
band Arrested Also
By International News Service.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, April 81
Following the mysterious killing OF
Mrs. Barbara Staigle, thirty-two, in
her home early this morning. her
husband. Stephen, and Adam
Weiner. a rOomer in the Staigle
home. were held for the coroner
when arraigned in police court to-
day. According TO police, Weiner
admitted shooting Mrs. Staigle by
accident. but could give no satisfac-
tory explanation Of the shooting.
Weiner was a former sutton OF
Mrs. Staigle. according to witnesses
at the police court hearing.
The shooting occurred in the
Staigle home soon after O'Clock
this morning. Weiner said he was
examining an automatic revolver
when 1t was accidentally discharged,
the bullet almost instantly killing
Mrs. Staigle.
Staigle declared he had sent his
wife to hospital after the shoot.
ing. but she died before reaching 1t.
Neighbors called police after the
shooting and Staigle and Weiner
were arrested.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-27
seek 800 RADIO SETS
FOR FREEpMEN's HOSPITAL

That each of the 800 beds at
Freedmsn's Hospital be equipped
with a complete radio set, is the
purpose of a $4,000 drive, of which
more than $500 has been con
tributed. Miss Anna 8. Payne, 1907
w street northwest, and George
William Cook, professor at Howard
University, are in charge of the
fund.
The contributions received for the
most part have come from teachers
in the colored public schools of
Washington, the colored churches