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Evening star., 1925-02-25
S15,ODO,0QO ASKED
IN REPORT ON MALL
House Told Land Should Be
Acquired at Once to Make
Approach to Bridge.

Appeal to Congress to remove IAN
eye sore and disgrace to the Nations
Capital" while at the same time pro-
viding for a beautiful Government
thoroughfare from the Capitol to the
proposed new Arlington Memorial
Bridge, is made Icy Representative
Charles L. Underhill. Republican,
Massachusetts, in a favorable report
to the House from the District COM
mittee on his bill authorizing an
appropriation of $4,000, 600 to acquire
land between the Capitol and the
White House for development of the
Mall project.
Representative Underhill asserts
that the area between the Treasury
and the Capitol on the south side
of Pennsylvania avenue and border
ing on the Mall was intended in the
plan of George Washington and has
been since the intention of the ex-
ecutive and legislative departments
OF the Government to be used for
park and building purposes.
Now Has Several Lots.
The Government at present, Repre-
sentative Underhill points out, owns
several lots or areas on the south side
of Pennsylvania avenue, including the
blocks occupied now by the Center
Market, the Post Office Building the
Municipal Building and the lot where
Polls Theater is located. The other
lots named in his bill are the re-
mainder of the property on the south
side of Pennsylvania avenue opposite
the Mall and three lots on the north side
just to the right of the Peace Monu-
ment
ic lop
will wipe out various buildings COM
monty held Objectionable and some
dilapidated business buildings and
other eyesores from the Capitol to
the Lincoln Memorial, giving an. un-
interrupted view of the Capitol the
Washington Monument and the Lin
coin Memorial.
1T is necessary" he says that
this land should be acquired imme-
diately. Congress has authorized
and the President has approved the
building of a memorial bridge across
the Potomac almost directly at the
rear of the Lincoln Memorial. The
value of these various lots has in
creased materially in the past few
years, and with the building of this
bridge the price of such lots will
be doubled or trebled.
Artistic Value Cited.
1T would be extremely desirable
not only from an artistic viewpoint
but also as a matter of pride in the
Nations Capital to acquire this land.
From a material standpoint it would
provide locations for contemplated
public buildings. Congress has re-
Gently authorized an appropriation
for public buildings. This location
would be the most appropriate place
for buildings of a public character.
ITO sum 1t all up, the Government
should own all of this land whether
it uses 1t for park or for building
purposes. 1t would beautify the
Capital and private property ap-
proaches to the Memorial Bridge, the
Washington Monument, the Lincoln
Memorial the Capitol and the White
House.
The time will never be more ap-
propriate than now, as the cost will
constantly increase as the years go
by
This bill has the hearty support Of
the superintendent of public build
ings and grounds and has met with
universal approval from the people of
the District and the people of the
Nation"
Evening star., 1925-02-25
Police Shoot Four Rioters.

HAVANA, February %. Four
minors were wounded by bullets when
police broke up a group of masked
boys and young men who were Great
ing a disturbance here last night.
Evening star., 1925-02-25
BORGLUM DROPPED
AS SCULPTOR FOR
STONE MOUNTAIN
Confederate Memorial Asso-
citation Cancels Contract.
Seeks New Artist.
By the Associated Press.

~ tIIt 7 IthF'
ATLANTA, Ga, February 25.-Gut-
zon Borglum's contract with the Stone
Mountain Confederate Memorial Asso-
citation was Cancelled by formal reso-
luton of the associations executive
committee at a meeting here today.
President Hollins n. Randolph was
instructed to appoint a subcommittee
to select another sculptor to carry on
the work of carving on the side of the
mountain a group of eque estrian fig
ures representing leaders of the Con-
federate forces.
Action was taken by the committee
after an attorney had presented Mr.
Borglum's side of the controversy
1t was announced that the committee
was unanimous in it's decision to can
eel the contract
Evening star., 1925-02-25
Want 70-Cent Hourly Maxi
mum-0ther Workers Ask
rs Per Cent Boost.
| 600 MEN AFFECTED
BY PROPOSED INCREASE
March 80 Set as Date for New
Schedule-Present Scale Was
Fixed Last Year.

An increase from SIS to 20 cents an
hour in their wages was asked today
by the motormen, conductors and bus
operators of the Capital Traction Co.
The petition. filed by the local divi-
sion of the Amalgamated Association
of Street and Electric Railway En-
ployes, also requests a 25 per cent
increase for workers other than
trainmen. About 1000 employees are
involved.
At present, trainmen are paid on a
sliding scale as follows: First three
months of service, So cents an hour;
next nine months, 56 cents, and
thereafter, 5S cents. The application
presented to the company today
by John H. Goodman, secretary of the
union, asks that on and after
March 80 the wages of motormen.
conductors and bus operators shall
be 20 cents an hour.
The Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Co. does not have a wage con-
tract with the street car mems union,
but at present is paying the same
wage scale of So, Sc and 5S cents an
hour fixed by the Capital Traction
agreement.
Officials of the Capital Traction Co.
could not be reached at an early hour
this afternoon for a statement or
their views on the petition.
Although the agreement between
the Capital Traction Co. and its men
does not expire this year, it contains
a provision under which either slde
may apply for a reopenin6 of the
wage question in any year by giving
the other party due notice before
March 80.
Arbitration Is Provided.
Under the agreement the applica-
tion Is first considered by commit
tees representing the company and
the men. If these conferees should
be unable to agree, the contract then
provides for submission of the ques-
tion TO a board of arbitration.
In such event the board of arbitration
would be composed of one representa-
tive picked by the men, another by the
and third selected by the
first two.
The present wage scale was fixed by
last March. Prior to that,
pay of trainmen ranged from so to Sc
cents an hour according TO length of
service. The Capital Traction employees
last year made the same request for 70
cents. The committee representing both
sides failed to agree and the question
went to arbitration, in which a COM
promise schedule was agreed to.
The letter of application to the COM
pany from Mr.. Goodman concluded as
follows:
I'VE would ask that you give this
matter consideration at your earliest
and notify US when our
committee can meet with you for the
purpose of comforting on this subject
as the agreement provides"
Evening star., 1925-02-25
WOULD NATIoNALIzE MOVE.

Letters exchanged between GutZon
Borglum, the sculptor. and Lucian o.
Holman, secretary of the Interna-
tional Monumental Granite Producers
Association of Boston, made public
here last night, outlined proposals
for an investigation by the organiza-
tion of the progress of work on the
Stone Mountain Confederate Me-
mortal in Georgia, and a reorganiza-
tion plan for Matchmaking the man
agement of the memorial"
Citing the controversy between Of
ficials of the present memorial as
sociation and the sculptor. Mr.. Hol-
man on cred to Mr.. Borglum the serv-
ices and facilities of this association
In whatever way you care to use
them" because of the desire .of its
officials ito see the work on this me-
mortal proceed to its completion"
His letter expressed the earnest
hope of this association" that steps
will be Immediately taken to remove
forever all jeopardy or delay and the
way cleared for this great work to
proceed"
Mr.. Borglum, replying, suggested
investigation of the work by the as
sociation and that it make public the
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column A.
Evening star., 1925-02-25

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star., 1925-02-25
WEATHER.

tu. ;. weather Bureau Forecast.1
Light rain tonight and possibly to-
morrow morning, followed by clearing
tomorrow; much colder tomorrow
Temperatures-High ighest, 61, at $3.50
pm. yesterday; lowest, AZ at am
Full report on Page Z.
Evening star., 1925-02-25

Continued on Page 5, Column 81
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
Mrs. Dan Scott GiCeR
Pleasant Surprise Party
(By Press Staff Correspondent

(By Press Staff Correspondent
MELOLAND, June Mrs. Dan
Scott was recipient of very pleas
ant surprise last Friday afternoon
when she called on Mrs. Claude
Smith and found the house full Of
friends who had brought dainty
gifts tied in pink and blue. Mrs.
William Johnstone assisted Mrs.
Smith in preparing for the shower.
During the afternoon an appropriate
contest was held in which Mrs. Bea
Christian proved most competent
and won the prize. Delightful re-
freshmeuts were served by the hos
tasses, assisted by Mrs. Smith S
daughter, Mildred. Those represent
ed there were Mesdames Alex
Meyer. o. Il. james. G. {. Richards.
Joe kinnaird, r. Neifert, Homer
Spear, ". 0. Pond, Virgil Edwards,
Fred flNalkeI,,pResA slFIStian, ChaTA's
Forsberg, Arthur Farley, Ward Me
Grew, W. \. Swerdfeger, VIII Stan
ton, Elmer Todd, Brent Smith, Fred
Smith, Will Meyer, the guest Of
honor and the Lostesses.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
Cfub Wome,i Open "
Fiqi1t for Uniform
Dnorce LGICs in L. 5,

! VEST. BADEN, Ind, June :
TheSfight. .faI uniform marriage and
divorce laws started before the
genera Esassation of women s clubs
at toaas,ss session. 1t was led by
Genevisse sPafkhurst, associate edi-
tor, Pstfsffal Review. New York.
Mrs. .SYfbert Davis of Windsor,
VT, lesislstive chairman. introduced
ths following resolution:
1Whe4-as the General Federation
of .Wqlfpfr 5 clubs, an organization
of bore than 100000 leading Amer
lean wame1s has endorsed the Prin-
cipag, of uniform marriage and. di-
vorca laws,and an enabling amend
mentato the federal constitute 39asind
whereaHsass q .usiifel law draWas BY the
general fedsTafion 5 loyal advisor
has already beeh introduced to con-
gress.
Therefore, be it resolved. that
in view. OF the present wide spread
opposition to further constitutional
amendments the general federation
fer the present confines its efforts
TO an educational campaign which
will include a survey Of the diverse
and contradictory marriage and di-
voree laws throughout the IS states
with the intention Of revealing the
necessity for such federal amend
ment and so educating public opin'
ion.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
WcCabe Department
val Meet Friday

The McCabe Farm Home depart
men. viii hold IN all day meeting
next Friday at the home Of Mrs.
George Austin. The meeting Will
start promptly at 1880 a. m, the
topic to be discussed being " Au-
tritiou Beverages. - Miss OrPba
Miller will bc i'm charge Of this part
Of the meeting. Following tn pot
luck luncheon. which viii be served
a. noon, mattcrs Of interest viii
be taken up during the afternoon
session.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
Bible Marathon
Is Almost
Done

YUCAIPA, Cal, June q
Yucaipa's Bible-reaaing mara
thon was running On schedule
today.
At noon fivc-sixths of the
scriptures lad been read aloud
from the pulpit OF tho First
Methodist Church, and by mid
night it was expected to com
plete the final chapter.
Since midnight Satirtly
night the Methodist worship
pers have been reading con
tinuously.
Between . =. III. and 5 a. IL.
today the Rev. Z. Z. RaIsy, pas
tor, and his wife, were the only
persons in the church They
read to each other for three
hours, when one of the par
ishoners arose from his sleep
and mounted the pulpit ID re
ieve them.
THE Bible IS not appreciated
and only by such methods as
this can we impress upon good
Christians the Importance Of the
scriptures, " Rev. Railey sand.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
NRggNlII5gEEEElEGHG gIgI9EGE2EEI2Ni
MANY BRILLIANT NUMBERS GIVEN AT
SECOND RECITAL By TODD STUDENTS

The last number proved a unique
as wc!l as entertaining one, three
pupils at one piano, three a the
ccIcsta. two at the second piano
and :wo at the pipe organ with Mr.
Todd directing and pcdaling The or
gan simultaneously
The opening number of the first
program of last evening WAS nov
city of six Youngsters playing the
" American Patrol" with precision
and fine Interpretation. They in
c}udcd Albert Steele, Junior
whacker. William Dellavcn, Walter
NcIch, Robert Graham and George
De Haven.
With the exception Of the final
number, all the other selections
were piano solos, many of them
evidenc.ng unusual musical feeling
on the part of the performers, who
were for the most part of very
youthful wears.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
OBTAINING JURY
IN SINGH CASE
VERY SLOW WORK

Giving every indication of being
q long drawn out ease, the trial of
Parker Singh, charged with the
murder of John B. Hagcr and Vic
tor Il. Sterling at Calipatria. on
April J, got under way in the su-
pcrior court yesterday afternoon be
fore Judge Cole.
When the court rendered a deci-
sion denying the motion of the de
Tense counsel for a continuance of
the trial, r. names were drawn, fill.
mg the jury box and the long battle
Tor the selection of T. jurymcn be
gan.
Throughout the afternoon, and
again tins morning, the examination
ot jurymcn proceeded. At noon,
whcr court recessed, II jurors had
been excused Or cause the prosccu-
,ion had used two peremptory chal-
.cngcs to remove two moro and the
defense had used one challauge.
Examination proceeded at a slow
rate, the defense indicating by the
questions Of Attorney o. Y. Will
son, that an attempt will be made to
prove that Singh was insane at the
time OF the shooting. 1t was prac-
ticaliy certain that no jury would be
obtained by the time court adjourn.
ed at . o clock and every indica-
t,on was that it would be at least
tomorrow afternoon before the
jury was completed.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
Ell Centro's New
Water Plant Is
Near Completion
Continued from page

N'tHNlIluNh liNill IdSt L
tank was built by the Chicago
Bridge and Iron Company. These
foundations are massive piers of
concrete extending eigl. feet into
the ground, being l2 feet square
at the base and four feet square
at the top,
Superintendent McKibbcn stated
that the pumping plant viii be
ready for business in about two
weeks, and once under operation,
there will be an end to the old fear
that a bad fire in the business see.
tion, or elsewhere in the city, might
use up the city cr!iro supply of
watCt.
Conc and Harris, consulting en-.
gineers cf Los Angeles, who were
retained by the city to make Il sur
yCy of the old water system, and
draw up plans for the installation
Of modern system, have been in
charge Of the work ut the pumping
plant, thereby assuring the city ct
an efficient, practical and econom.
ical distribution Of the money voted
by thc people OF the city.
Mayor George ". Anderson, who
is also water commissioner, has TAX
en- an active interest in the work at
the pumping plant and has been Il
frcqucr; visitor there for the pur,
pose Of keeping IN touch with the
construction work.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
Riddles Hours at
City Library Are
From Two to Six

|. No doubt the opening of the iuvo-
nile room at the public library,
which has just been announced by
Miss Agnes Ferris, librarian, viii be
heraIded with delight hy the child
rem of the town. The hours during
which this room viii be kept open
are from until 6 every afternoon
and mothers are requested to coop
eratc with the librarian in seeing
that the kid6;cs are not allowed to
come at any ether time, for there
viii be no deviation from these
hours.
Following tho rule of former
years, there will be special vacation
privileges for the benefit of those
who wish to carry books out of
town. This privilege entities the
holder of Il card to take out any
number of books for one month with
renewal for one month. However,
there must be specific under
standing at the time the book Is
taken out that the special vacation
privilege is desired. IN this way
misunderstanding regarding doiin.
GuCncicS can be avoided. The
SeVen-day books can be taken ont
during the summer for two week
limit with no renewal.
Every one is familiar with the
popularity of the magazine tablc"
near the entrance of the library and
any contributions of magazines will
be appreciated.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
TRAIN WRECK Is
WORK OF ROBBERS

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, June
2.-pcrai'ing Of seven coaclcs Of
Santa Fc passenger train No. 6
northbound, Oklahoma City TO Kan.
Sas City at i:l5 a. M. today, was
believed the work Of Il gang OF
train robbers.
The spikes were found to have
been removed from the ties allowing
the rails 10 spread. The seven
coaches rolled down - foot en-.
bankmcnt.
Whether the mail cars carried a
valuable cargo or not could not be
learned.
Al of the coaches and the engine
left the track.
The train had just slowed down
on danger warning from the block
signal system. It was moving along
cautiously at a speed less ;han ten
miles an hour when the rails gave
way.
The passengers were transferred
20 another train sent from Guthrie.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02

A large number of friends at
tended the thirteenth annual piano
recital arranged by Elmer \. Todd.
given at the State Street Christian
church last evening.
The recitals this year are given
in three parts, program No. being
presented Saturday evening by
adult pupils. Those pupils OF The
first grade who completed short
course of instruction offered NV Mr..
Todd and his assistants, Misses
Neodham and Newton participated
in the program last night.
Splendid training In technique
and much ability was displayed i'll
the execution of all numbers and
many ,ase; hefalded as coming plan
lists. The performance of little
Virginia Cosby, six year old musical
prodigy. received muth applause
and, many predictions Of future
achievement have been made by all
VINO have heard her.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
SEC. JARDlNE IS
UNABLE TO VISIT
IMPERIAL VALLEY

Secretary Of Agriculture Jardine
is expected in Los Angeles about
June =, according to latest adyiccs,
but it is doubtful whether efforts
10 induce him to make trip to In.
perial Valley Will be successful at
this time Both the farm bureau and
irrigation district officials sent ur-
gent letters some time ago asking
Secretary Jardinc to try and ar
range his. itinerary to. include. this
section.
The irrigation district is in re,
ceipt Of a. answer from Secretary
Jardine 5 secretary explaining that
his trip west is to become acquaint-
ed with the department work and
the personnel Of his staff, and that
due = this fact, il will be impo,s-
iblc for HIM to deviate from his
itinerary. The letter follows:
Secretary Jardine asks thai
reply to your letter of May T, in
which goa kindly invited him to
make a trip to Imperial VALLEY on
his contemplated trip west. He re
grets that a hcavy schedule in Cali
iorHia makes il impossible Tor him
to accept.
His trip is primarily orc to
become acquainted with department
work and personnel so he must hold
to his itinerary very closely. He
fully appreciates the Importance o.
the work YOU have underway, and is
sorry he cannot visit this section Of
your state. He asks that l express
his appreciation for your interest in
this connection.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
Sec. Weeks Shows
Some Improvement

BOSTON, June 2.-Secretary of
War John W, Weeks ''has been
sleeping comfortably since > 4.
M DIR. d, ]. Jones, surgeon, an
nonnecd at $40 Il. m. today.
Srcretary Weeks had n rest,
less night until a. m. Since then
he has been sleeping comfortably.
Condition is not entirely satisfac
tory, but IS better than last even
ing. Temperature normal. Pulse
90.
Secretary Weeks underwent an
operation for removal of gall stones
last Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
MELOLAND NEWS
ny Press staff Correspondent

ny Press staff Correspondent
MELOLSND, June 2.-Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Merrill have as their
house guest, Mr. Merrill 5 mother
who comes from Omaha, Nob. Mrs.
Merrill plans to Stay west some
time and will he with her son and
family indefinitely.
Air. and Mr.. Grove called in at
tie W. \. owerdtcrgcr home last
Sunday. Mrs. Grove WAS school
mate Of Ms. owcrdferger : back
n indianapolis, Ind. Mr.. and Mrs.
Grove are located III Los Angeles
II present and were down over the
weekend to look over the Valley.
Kenneth Bush Of Los Angeles
drove down to the home OF his
aunt, Mrs. Arthur Far.ev. last Fri
day. lie saved coup!e O. days,
returning on Sunday and taking his
aunt with him. Mrs. Farlef plans
to be gone week or two, visiting
with her sister, Mrs. Bush, and
others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Walker and
family motored to Pine Valley Sun
dav, where they met Mrs. Walker 5
mother. Mrs. Mason, from san Die
90. Mrs. Mason has a cabin there.
and while Sarah Stokes. Mrs. Walk
er 5 oAesr daughter is spending the
week at the Girl Reserves Camp at
Ripass. Mrs. Walker ana the three
littla children will be with Mrs.
Mason at Pine Valley. Mr.. Walk
cr returned home.
Attend Recital
Several Meloland people attend
ed the recital presented By the ad-
vauccd pupils of Elmer Todd last
Saturday night. McIoiand was rep
resented in the recital by Mildred
smith. Dorothy Spear, and Sarah
stokes. Those from Mcioland who
enjoyed The recital were Nj. and
Mrs. Spear and family, Mrs. Swerd-
ferger and Helen, Nj. aal tfrs.
Claude smith, Mr and Mrs. Charles
Forsbcrg. Clarence Forsbefg, ana
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker. Little Mar
jorie spear represented Mel"land
In Mr.. Todd 5 recital for younger
Students Monday evening.
The trustees Of the McIoiand
school are rejoicing over the fact
HAT their trio of competent teach
crs who taught last year are sign,
cd up for another year. school
affairs this past year have been
unusually harmonious and pfoSrcs-
s.ye. therefore, with the same
teachers IN charge, next year gives
proluisc Of much success. Mrs.
Nary Ingram is principal and ieatA-
IS intermediate grades, Mrs. Belle
Mcmillan teaches the primary
GRADES, and Mrs. Hettie James
teaches the upper grades.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-02
Society, Clubs, Lodges,
Churches and Schools
IGEIlGE1gIGNNGIGTlI1aRIEGGIaGI
School .NUTScS Go to
Santa Cruz Contention

Miss Iiolcn Scott, school nurse Of
hiss ci,y. and Mrs. Beatrice Kay.
school nurse ct Uoltvillc, are at
Santa Cruz this week attending the
state nurses convention. which is
being hold in that city from June
/ to !.
Various programs have been ar
ranged for the couventIQn, incIud-
ing q Red Cross session this after
nocu &. which Miss Dorothy Led
yard, assistant national director OF
nursing service Of the American
Red Cgo>s, viii preside.
There VIII also lee a session on
Thursday devoted Ia matters per
tanning 60 scEuot nurses activities,
.wi:n an address by the well Known
authority. Dr. Herbolt Stoltz OF
san Francisco.
Miss Scott will return from San
ta Cruz the end cf this week and
90 to lipass immediately, where
she vii! assist in girl reserve camp
activities and later with the expert
mental health camp Tor anaemic
kidd!tS.