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Evening star., 1925-09-04
RAILROAD MERGER PLANS
Titanic Battle in Prospect
JOHN f. MITCHELL.
BY JOHN f. MITCHELL.

| Authorities doubt this. Each division
| superintendent and freight agent,
! they point out, has his own reputation
| 20 make. and no matter what financial
| commitments his road may have, will
compete Justify with his rivals to
| enhance his own standing.
After the passage of the transporta-
ton act in 1920 the trunk lines of the
! East leaders of the railway world,
were unable to agree. as has been told,
upon the voluntary plan to carry out
| its aims. In vain the members of the
Interstate Commerce Commission tried
privately to prick the executives with
sarcasm and warn them with cajolery.
1t remained for two Cleveland real
| estate operators to bring the first inn
portant consolidation project before
the commission. This has been mer-
cilessly attacked by the Chesapeake
and Ohio minority, and it is important
to remember the minority has yet had
no opportunity to offer its own evil
dence. Some of their doubts and criti-
cisms have already been mentioned.
1t Is further necessary to remember
| that men. in important positions on
highly successful railroads have pri-
vately in the last few days denied any
advantages to the whole consolidation
| law, which is so badly drawn it's va
| lidity is open to serious question. They
say the benefits of any consolidation
are invisible to those inside railroad.
Cummins for COmpuIsion.
The Republican party and President
Coolidge have no such forebodings.
especially the administration leaders
of the West. Senator Cummins pro-
poses compulsory consolidation by
! Congress If the railroads cannot put
/ forth plan of their own. The final
groupings of the railroads by the In
terstate Commerce Commission, which
pave the way for compulsory consoli-
dation, is now due.
The drawbacks of compulsory con-
soiidation-the seizure of one road un-
the saddling of it upon another-are
numerous. The Government would un.
doubtedly be forced in condemnation
proceedings to pay so dearly for a
railroad that no other road could af-
ford to absorb it unless freight rates
We're boosted TO unimagined heights.
| Chambers of Commerce would rush to
urge the administration or Congress
to strengthen only the railroads serv-
ing their particular localities. Endless
/ time would be consumed.
Opposed in Virginia.
Democratic Virginia is opposed TO
the Van Sweringen consolidation. Sen
promises a congressional investigation.
Republican Ohio is for the consolida-
ton. incidentally, the Van Swerin-
Evening star., 1925-09-04
VACANCY IN GUN FACTORY.
Commission Announces Place Open
at Local Navy Yard.

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an open com
petitive examination for assistant
chemist (metallurgy) to fill a vacancy
in the naval gun factory, navy
yard, at an entrance salary of $6.40
a day, and vacancies in positions re-
quiring similar qualifications
The duties of this position consist
of routine chemical analysis of steel,
bronze and other ferrous and non
ferrous alloys for foundry control and
other technical purposes, and also of
all raw materials required in the pro-
duction of alloys.
Competitors will be rated on their
education and experience, and publ.
cations or these to be filed with the
application.
Full information and application
Evening star., 1925-09-04
after two-thirds of the delegates had

after two-thirds of the delegates had
voted for him.
The Sons of Veterans chose as their
1926 leader Edwin c. Ireland of Bal
timore.
The National WomaR's Iselief Corps,
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, National Alliance Daughters OF
Veterans and Sons of Veterans Aux
iliary finished their business sessions.
The Sons of Veterans, as we'll as
the women, are pledged with the vet
Grams TO seek increased pensions for
the veterans and their widows. IT is
hoped that an increased pension of
$72 month for all veterans and $50
a month for all widows can be OBJ
tanned through legislative enactment.
The encampment favored the erec-
ton of a memorial at Westport, near
Kansas City, Mo.
Evening star., 1925-09-04
CHICAGO MAN KILLS SELF.
Had Retired From Business After
Nervous Breakdown.

CHICAGO, September P).-James
+. Wilson, "a, who retired recently
from active business as vice president
of Wilson Bros, wholesale mems fur
nishing company. after nervous
breakdown, was found dead in his bed
in Evanston last night.
A bullet was lodged in his brain, and
beneath his pillow was a revolver with
one cartridge exploded. Wilson, a
prominent clubman, had recently re-
turned from a yachting trip on Lake
Placid, n. Y. He was unmarried.
Evening star., 1925-09-04
INMAN Is ELECTED
G. A. R. COM MANDER
Turbulent Session Ends seth An
nual Encampment of Veterans
Organization.
BY the Associated Press

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, September
Am a turbulent session yesterday
the Grand Army of the Republic com
pleted the work of it's fifty ninth an
nual encampment elected its COM
mander-in-chief and adjourned sine
die. Similarly the five auxiliary or
ganizations completed their business.
elected officers and adjourned.
John B. Inman of Springfield, ILL.,.
past department commander of Iii
nois, was chosen communicative chief.
His election was declared unanimous
Evening star., 1925-09-04

ArgentineS extensive railway ex-
pansion program is to be carried
through
England's latest battleship. now
under construction, will be 700 feet
long.
Evening star., 1925-09-04

dent does not believe this compulsory
consolidation is necessary. but the
hint was extended that If the roads do
not consolidate voluntarily compulsory
Legislation will be passed"
Copyright 1929
THE END.
Evening star., 1925-09-04

blanks may be obtained at the ONCE
of the secretary. fourth Civil Service
district. 1928 + street.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

This paper heartily indorses economy in government-that is so long as it is applied at the proper place.
 When a man, to keep fit, starts to reduce, he does not begin by cutting off his hands and feet to bring down his weight. He gets rid of his fat.
 Uncle Sam has plenty of fat. Generally speaking he spends money like a drunken sailor. In the past he has poured bar rels of it in promiscuous pro- jects like water down a rat hole. Congressman, purely as vote-geting propositions, have fought for, and obtained, huge appropriations for things ut terly unneeded. Other con- gressmen have supported these wasteful appropriations in ord CT to get votes for similar pro- jects of their own.
 That is the place to trim ex- penses-not by abbreviating the already inadequate mail service of a country like Alas ka, that needs mail communi- cation probably more than anything the government can or is likely to give. The few thousand dollars deficit in the maintenance of the Alaska service is a mere trifle com pared to the vast sums the government fritters away an- nually on things in no way as important to the welfare of its people.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

other folks began to believe in me-"
 The average preacher could stretch out an hours discoufse on Billie's text, and maga- zine writer who had made a name for himself could fatten his bank account several hund- red dollars by stringing many words on the same thread, but we simply want to repeat his formula and allow you to fill in the gaps:
 "As soon as I got sure of my self other folks began to be- lieve in me-"
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

You may have overlooked the fact, but Christmas is just around the corner. Uncle Sam, through his post office depart ment, is already making his preparations for the holiday. The Christmas rush is always a real problem for the post of flee department. Even though he shops early-and he usual ly doesn't-the average citizen always puts off his Christmas mailing until the last minute.
 The post office department is already preparing and sending out propaganda urging early shopping and early mailing. There is no departmental sel- fishness in this move; it is made in the interest of every patron of the post office. Early shopping means a selection from complete stocks of mer- chandise; early mailing the certain delivery, on time, of the gift upon which both the giver and the recipient place much store.
 It is less than two months un~ til Christmas; and that short time will pass in a hurry. It is NOT too early to begin your Christmas shopping.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

An editorial article in last weeks issue of the Herald rel ativo to the mail situation has been misconstrued by few readers as a covert criticism of Ketchikan and Ketchikan interests. We believe, however, that a fair and unbiased perus- al of the article in question will reveal no real cause for Offense. At any rate there was no intention of "slamming" anyone or anything. The art icle had no other aim than to warn the public against what appeared to be an i'll advised propaganda which threatened to be distinctly harmful to this community. An attack up- on Ketchikan or Ketchikan in- terests was as remote from the editorial mind as denying the laws of gravitation or cultivat- ing a stomach ache. The Her aid believes and has frequent ly exrressed the view, that the closest cooperation and amity should exist between the citizens of the two towns. Nut ual confidence and depend ence should be the guiding in- fluence in all intercourse be- tween the two communities. Ketchikan has been for some time the leading factor in local mineral development. The Riv- erside and Mountainview are permanent evidences of the value of Ketchikan's interest and influence. Ketchikan can and probably will give to Hy- der a large share of the capi- tai necessary to the develop ment of her mineral resources and with the growth of local population and industry Hyder should become of great inn portance to Ketchikan's com mercial interests. There is much to be gained of benefit to both communities by the perpctuation of cordial relat- ions and much harm can result from rancor and hostility. Whatever resentment we may feel at the acts of individuals who seek to use Ketchikan in- fluence to further their own ends in Hyder, it should not be directed against the com munity of Ketchikan, which at present is doing more for the camp in promoting it's develop ~-"n+ than any other commun- ity or interest.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

Billie Hart is a Texas weather prophet, and what's more, his prophecies nearly always come true. Wall Street men wire him, farmers write him, and trip takers consult him with reference to advance weather as it concerns their particular interests.
 Billie is the International bridge tender at Eagle Pass, Texas. That is his regular bread and butter job, but the fun he gets out of life is along the predicting line. He pre- dicted the Galveston storm, and as he hits it right about nine times out of ten, the folks down his way have a heap of confidence in him.
 When asked how he account ed for his success and the trust reposed in him, he said, Well I think the secret of the whole thing is faith, As soon as I got to be sure of myself,
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

A maiden fair in dairy cloak
 Went out to milk a family goat
 She patted, cooed, and said Nanny, be still"
 The animal said C ain't Nanny, I'm Will"
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

Where's your daddy?" a little girl was asked by a neighbor the other day. He's down in the basement" the innocent child replied, squeezing grapes with the potato masher."
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

Mrs. Smith (after ten min utes' conversation -"Well, Mrs. Brown, I must be getting along to the plumber. My husbands home with his thumb on a burst pipe, walu- ing till he comes."
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

Tt frequently happens" mus es Oren F., "that the wolf that formerly lurked around the back door, nowadays infests the vicinity of the garage.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

A Hyder young man one ev- ening.
 Her mother about to enter The room, said;
 Hello, Mable, are you alone?"
 And the girl looking On the davenport beside her, Answered: Almost.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

Once a fisherman and a golf CT met in the washroom of a Pullman car, and even the flies got weary presently and left the place.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

Now it goes: 'In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, on the trail of the lonesome pints."
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

Blueberry Kid says, like most of the other stations, the big gest part of the program is jazz.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

There's no place like home. It's the only spot where you can spit on a runner in your best silk hose without getting thirsty.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

Here's another jail break: At Athens, Ohio, a prisoner in the County Jail fell off the cell block and broke his left leg.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

Much good English is wasted on a billiard ball; much bad English is wasted on a golf ball.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

Safety pins," a Cleveland Ohio, doctor declares, "have killed more babies than fire arms" Shooting babies does seem to have gone out of fashion.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

The human mind is said to emit radio waves. But, the
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

The test of any form of gov ernment is it's ability to ring the dinner bell.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11
LIFE'S LITTLE AGONIES

A Stewart girl was entertain ing
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11
Just For Fun

Lots of fellows stand around and make excuses while lots of other fellows are making success.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

There are plenty of go-get- ters. What we need, is more come-backers.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

A man who fails to get what he deserves, says Ben Oien, should be thankful.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

A Townsite resident who had spent the evening on the other side of the line came home in the small hours last week and was disrobing, when his wife awoke and after a glance at her belated spouse exclaimed: "Why what in the world have you done with your under clothes? You haven't got them on! I am sure you had them on when you left this morn ing!"
 Hubby glanced down at him. self for a moment, in puzzled manner:
 Good Lord," he exclaimed, q must have been robbed!"
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

A woman likes being called a vision, but bristles up at be- ing called a sight. Funny, isn't it?
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

Job Printing Neatly Done At The Herald Job Shop.
Hyder weekly herald., 1925-11-11

Two's a couple. Three means they, go to the picture show.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-22
GIRL RESERVES TO
GET PROCEEDS OF
CONCERT TONIGHT

Nj girl reserves of the city are
invited as special guests OF the
kiwanis club tonight at the Laur,
cnce Lambert concert to be given
at the Wilson school auditorium,
which the Kiwanians are sponsor
ing.
IN proceed from the concert,
over the actual expense Of bring
ing the artists mere VIII be given
20 the girl reserve movement and
every Kiwauiau and his friends
are expected to be on hand to swell
the attendance, and incidentally,
;rc girl reserve fund.
Tie girl reserves will be given
free admittance as special guests at
The affair as a mark Of appreciation
Of the important work being done
Iy their organization and the i'm
portant niche it fills in the con
structivc life Of FL Centre.
Mr.. Lambert, who is a nationally
known baritone, viii be assisted by
Russell J. Keeny, violiuist, ana
Dorothy b. Keener, pianist, botl
unusual artists, and Il very nomina
admission fee has bee SCI rs an
added attraction.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-22
MEMBERS OF LOCAL
u. Z. o. COMMITTEES
ARE ANNOUNCED

Members of standing committees
Of Chapter \. Y, 7. L. O.. who will
serve for the coming season are
announccd by tie president. Mrs.
Charles +. Scott, to he as follows:
Year book-MrS /. {. House,
chairman. Me> lanes c. ". Allison.
II. /. Loud. Robert ". Campbell.
Roy Breedlove. John Stewart Ross
and Miss Laura Swctt.
Social-M1, Howarj P. Never,
chairman, Meslames Dol c. b Ier.
George ". Anderson, George ~.
Hartman, \. NJ. Williams, WI S.
Fawcett and t. T. Harden.
Social scrvice-M-s. /. p. Sar-
gent. chairman. Mesdamcs ". T.
Mosker H. {. Coe, J. l. House and
7. B. Fuller.
Calling-Nrs. Forrest kutz, chair
man. Mtslames George PaUlin and
c. 6. Horne.
Florsl-Mrs. c. t. Coggias, chair
man, Mesdames VI. N. Sweeney. r.
B Kepley and c. L. Paris
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-22
PIANO PUPILS OF
MRS. KENAH GIVE
SPLENDID RECITAL

Appearing before 4 packed house
from which many were turned away
during the evening, piano pupils of
Mrs. Oria B. Kcnah gave most
interesting recital at the Prcsbyte-
rian church last night.
Among the note worthy features
Of the program and one which ere
ate, n,uch favorable comment at
the close of the evening, WAS the
progress evidenced by many of Mrs.
Kenah 5 pupils since their appear
ance in public recital year ago.
While excellent technique and in
depreciation were shown by many
Of the pupils, Jane Anderson 5 rem
dition OF la Fontaine, was par
ticularly worthy Of comment and
showed remarkable progress during
the last year.
Mrs. Win;fred McIyor. accom-
panied by Mrs. Kenah, rendered
two delightful vocal solos.
Several fine ensemble numbers
added variety To the we'll chosen
program. one trio by three of ehc
younger pupils, Dorothy Leu Gillian,
Shirley Mae Cary and Georgiana
Sones bring particularly interesting
in It's perfect condition.
The work of the ten members of
the beginners class, who are just
completing their i'r year of musi-
cal instructions, showed remarkable
achievement fer 50 short period.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-22
Society, Clubs, Lodges,
Churches and Schools
LOCAL WOMEN TO
ATTEND GREEK PLAY
IN LOS ANGELES

Members of the Delphian Club
Will he interested to know thai one
of the plays taken up by that
group in connection with the study
Of Greek tragedy which has been
held this spring, Autigonc. is
being presented as the eighth an
nual Greek plav of the University
of California, Southern Branch.
Two members of the local club
who are planning to avail them
selves of the opportunity Of study.
ing the presentation of this play are
Mrs. James w. Glassford and Mrs.
Will :. Fawcett, who will attend
the performance to be given to-
morrow.
The annual Greek play at the
branch has won nationwide fame.
Nowhere in the United States, but
III Los Angeles. is such a play Civ
en- and it Is rapidly becoming as
fdmous with tourists as the Pill
glimage and Mission PLAYS. EVELYN
Thompson. who has produced the
previous plays, will direct this
drama. and music will be furnished
by an orchestra Of 60 under the
Erection of Squ,rc Coop OF the
music department, which in itself
will form & great attraction.
The dancing will be another IN
teresting feature Not all Greek
dramas lend themselves to choral
dances, but the one in this old play
of Soplfoclcs is particularly beau
tiful,z
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-22
BdptiStS Enjoy Park
Outing and Picnic

Last evening the city parl, was
the srcnc Of merry picnic when
the members Of the FIRST Baptist
church, Bible school and their
friend. met for their annual early
SUMMER festival Some $50 people
were in attendance, and all present
enjoyed delightful time.
Baseball and races were partici-
pated iu by the Younger members Of
the Sunday school, the ladies and
men ) classes also partici pating
and adding much fun tor cycryoiir
\ wonderful picnic supper served
By the members of thc Ladies
Bible class was completed with d
bounteOus supply Of ice cream and
cake, even the small boys reporting
they had had COOLIES.
1t the close of the supper hour,
splendid readings were given by
Miss Louise scott and Mrs. Paul
C0gIcv, each responding TO hearty
cncorcs. Rev. G. r. Flanagan report
ed that the Bible school has just
completed what was perhaps tho
I finest year in It's history, winch in
cluded the largest attendance and
| the best results. Last Sundays at
I tendance was 178 and the offering
| sf3 il was announced. Under tn,
popular leadership Of X. NJ. Arm
/ strong, superintendent supported
/ by fine corps Of workers anc
/ teachers, most co'nmendable result
( have been accomplished.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-22
GREATEST DEBT
PRESSURE BEING
USED ON FRANCE

WASHINGTON, May 90 = The
United States government will con
tinuc to center its debt collection
reports on France, despite its recent
sweeping move in the direction of
other war debtors.
French objections to being sing
led out for pressure caused these
other nations to be approached, it
was learned, but, having done this,
pressure on France, whose debt is
the largest unfunded obligation on
the books, viii continue.
The reason is that an informal al
1iance apparently exists among this
country's continental debtors TO de-
lay settlement until they see what
terms France gets.
Officials recognize the futihty
under the circumstances of pressing
the others until the French debt is
settled.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-22
CRAB NEAT SALAD

Two teaspoons granula1ed gelatIn,
.lrs exp chs ken, STOCK, L tab esR4en
Vinegar, y cup ma-onnaise dress
ing, = cup grape fruit, y cup can
ned pineapple, I cup crab meat.
Soak gelatin iii cficken stock
five minutes, dissolve over hot Wa
ter and add vinegar. Add mayon-
naiSe and beat thoroughly. Mix
fruit aud crab meat aud add to first
mixture. Pack in moulds and chill.
Chicken stock may be made with
cubes.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-22
MRS. JACOBS NAMES
OFFICERS, COUNTY
CLUB FEDERATIO

Announcement of the names OF
club women of the valley who Will
head the various departments of the
Imperial County Federation of Wo-
men s clubs has been made by Mrs.
F. d. Jacobs of this city, county
president, and includes the follow
ing:
Department Of American citizen
ship-communitf service, Mrs. L. {.
Lee, Ell Centre; friendly cooperation
with ex-.erviee men and women,
Mrs. Elmer Heald, Calipatria.
Department of American home
country life, Mrs. J. J. Strieby,
Brawley; home extension service,
Mrs. George Austin, El Centre.
Department Of applied education
education, Mrs. j. II. Bickford,
Brawley; California history and
landmarks, Mrs. 2. n. Meyers, Cali
patria; birds and wild flowers, Mrs.
Jessie Hoyt Hatch, Imperial; infor-
nation and library service. Miss
Evalyn Boman, E. Centric motion
pictures, Mrs H.. G. Miller. I'm,
perial. I
Department of fine arts-arts and
crafts, Mrs. Q. A. Pratt. Calexicu;
music, Mass Carmen Fairbanks, I'm
perial. 80:
Department.. of legislation Mrs.
r. A. Rarlse, Galipatria.
Departfients' Of press and pablo
ity-Federatson News, Mrs, L. y.
Andrews, Bra wiley.
Department of pablp. .welfare-
child welfare. Mrs, B.. L. Roberts,
FL Centrp; institutional relations,
Mrs. P. P. Anderson, Calexico; IN
dian welfare. Bard club.
Department OF international rela
tions-Mrs. c. 5. Shaw, Holtville.
Standing committees - emblem,
Mrs. Kate Beal, Holtville; fedora
tion extension, Mrs. X. u. Oliver.
Brawley; junior membership, Mrs.
John Kavanaugh. Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-22
Hartman Pupils to
.4TtDeCr in Recital

Pupils of Mrs. Adelaide Hartman
will appear in recital to be given
ut the Christian church. on Mon
day evening. May p, 1t 5 ?. m.
Both vocal and Instrumental num-
btrs viii be given The public is
invited to attend
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-22
HERER
ny Press staff Correspondent

Ey Press Staff Correspondent
HEBER, May 22.-Heber branch
library has received a number of
new juvenile books for school child.
rem and about 80 volumes of adult
fiction and some good non-fiction.
The social meeting of the Ladies
Aid was held at the home of Mrs
l.. d. Jones on Thursday, May 2l,
Misses Phillip aud Wylde- Browne
were the hostesses 4 pleasant So
cial hour was enjoyed by Mesdamcs
iiiGgley, Ashurn, Hunt, Fcnton,
Gavin, Denham, La Fever, Foss,
Hudson, Potts, Miller, Hancock,
Mohmkc, Fishburn, Jones, Baker,
Newman, Witchrc, IL. Jones, Wo-
mack and Misses Phillips and
Wyide-Brownc Dainty refresh
mcuts We're served by the hostesses.
This meeting closes the activities of
the society for tais year, which has
been a very successful year.
Miss Bessie Briggs, who is i'll, is
being moved to sanatarium, to
make her rs comfortable as poss-
ible.
Mrs. \. H. Hudson still has the
baby of. Frank Silva's. Mrs. Silva
WAS recently sent to the insane
asylum.
The closing program and gradu-
alton exercises of the school will be
held on Tuesday, May 26.
There is no future in being n Bal.