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DUBLI notice is hereby given
I that the annual examination Of
applicants for teachers license will
be held on April 4, g., z, and 8,
1925.
ANY citizen Of the United States
or of the Virgin Islands, over 10
years of age, who is known to be a
person of good moral character, IS
eligible to sit at these examinations.
Information regarding said eX-
animation may be obtained from
the Director Of Education or the
Assistant Director of Education
ARTHUR E. LINDBORG.
Director Of Education.
OTTO G. NCDONOUGH,
Asst. Director Of Education.
Christiansted, 81. Croix, V, |. U. S. A.
January %, 1925
, 1925-03-18
just Received
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Dome Lights. Valve CAPS, Radiator
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Steel Wool, and Grease Guns.
Christiansted, St. Croix, Feb. 18, 1925.
ERIK r. SIAKEMAN
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
WOMAN INSISTS
STORY OF BORDER
DENS IS TRUE
by United Press Leased Wire

SANTA ANA, Cal, July IS
sfill clinging to her narrowing story
Of kidnapping, dope smuggling and
underground yice-dens where pretty
girls were chained to bed.posts by
Oriental and Mexican brigands, Mrs.
Virginia Lee Gookson, ranchwoman-
authoress, was taken to a San Di-
cgo1 sanitarium today.
Although authorities disbe1inve
the story she was abducted by exo-
tie white-slavers and held prisoner
in 2 dungeon on the Mexican border
the pretty authorcss, in apparent
perfect health today, insisted every
detail of her assorted experience
was true.
"'It's the strangest case 7 ever
encountered, inside or outside a
book, " declared Sheriff Sam Jcr-
nigan, of Orange county. "But I
think Mrs. Cookson invented most
of her storv.'
Senior NJ. r. Pcrc]ta, head Of the
Mexican police ut MeXicaIi, wHcrc
Mrs. Cookson claims she was held
prisoner, asserted the woman $ story
was lone big joke
Police Chief Hardwick of Calex-
leo, who is charged with the lespon-
sibilitv Of disproving Mrs. Cook
SON 5 story or breaking up the
greatest vice ring in border history,
believes "the woman had a power
ful imagination.
Mrs. Cookson vanished suddenly
early Tuesday morning. Her deserr-
ed automobile was found in Orange
county park, together with her slip
pers, bits of clothing and some
wisps Of hair. Orange county au-
thoritics believed She had been mur-
dcred, until bedraggled, the woman
staggered into CaleNico police sta
tiou Thursday night with her weird
tale of adventure.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
HUNDREDS DROWN IN JAPAN FLOODS
Dikes Broken;
PestiIepce N0U
Threatens Mana
Nv United Press Leased Wire

by tnIted Press Leased w ire
TOXIC, July l8.==Seoal, the cap
ita1 OF Korea, with population of
half million, is inundated and five
thousand inhabitants are isolated
on some high ground as Il result of
extensive floods, according 10 dis
patches from that city. The reports
add that 300 have been drowned in
Korea and many more are IN PERIL
from the rising waters.
Toxic Island aud Yong San City
are completely submerged. Troops
have been called out.
\ later radio message from Seoul
said the city was completely isolated
when the hankang river dikes broke
innndating the suburb of Lmgehan
with population Of 5000. Many
were drowned.
Seoul s population of 100000 is
threatened with starvation aud pest
Hence. Water, light and food are
lacking, the report continued.
Bo;ts dispatched from Fuhan
,eerf. !swnmped. The flood waters
continued risihea~s5 il is feared that
the dead ut TofHt Tsiani alone will
reach $500. = -
Authorities are sending out wire.
less calls for aid.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
GRAPE AND WATER
MELON MOVEMENT
IS GOING STRONG
This Years Output of
Both Considerably
Higher

The movement Of grapes coatinuS~
Il be strong throughout the Valley,
nine ears going out by freight yes
tcrday, and three by express. This
brings the total shipment thus far
this season TO "a cars, practically
all Thompson seedless. The Mala-
gas are coming III HOW and from
prospects there Will be a splendid
crop Of this lusciscious eating Vari
ETY.. NJ this time last year, only
l6S ears had been shipped, show
ing healthy increase in this year S
output, despite the difficulties ex-
pericnced from cold weather and
grape leaf hopper, both of which
made considerable inroads on the
VINES.
The watermelon shipment is still
on in full swing, and from present
indications will last until the end
of next week, perhaps longer Thirty
three ears were shipped yesterday
making Il total shipment for the
season Of 256l caIs. Same date last
year, lyl5 cars had left the valley,
proving that the watermelon out
put has grown considerably. This
season s financial returns are said
10 be highly satisfactory, owing to
the-intense heat that has prevailed
ali over the country since early sum
mr., and which has greatly increas-
cd the demand and consequently, the
prices.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
1. S. Students Do
Not Respect Their
Elders, Complaint
by United Press Leased Wire


BERKELEY. Cal, July IS
American college students are
. likeable lot but they have en-
tirely too little respect for their
elders. And American college
professors are overworked.
These opinions represent the
attitude of DIR. Franz Z. Schaf-
fer, geologist at the University
on Vienna, after delivering
series of lectures at the Univers-
itv of California.
81 live in constant dread of
being called Franz by some
sociable girl or being slapped on
the back by some enthusiastic
freshman, - he said. "T am
amazed at the familiarity of
American students. -
Judging from what he has
seen at the university here, the
Austrian geologist believes that
American professors work too
hard.
"'Then too. they assume too
much responsibility. Why
should professor concern him
self with whether the students
attend lectures or mote The
professor should not be response
Bile for the progress of a stu
dent. That is the student 8
business. -
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
Scopes Trial Nears End With Conviction Looming
Here Is Secret
OF Keeping
Cool
ny Uaited Press Leased Wire

Ry United Press Leased Wire
los ANGELES, July 16.-
Here s the secret Of keeping cool
in hot weather, according to DR..
Gudbrand Herjultssen, Of Reyk-
javik, Iceland:
Wear red flannel underwear!
~ DR.. Herjulfssen came here di-
rect from the Icalandic capital.
The quick silver stood at 81 when
lie alighted from his train.
But he was the coolest man in
the city.
keep the blood warm and
the skin COOL counselled the
Icelander. "Look at this!' lie
relied back eight inches of shirt
sleeve and exposed his red fan
mel underwear.
THAT s the secret-wcar EN-
the year around. If it gets cold,
you Il keep warm. IF It gets hot,
you'll keep cool.
Simple, isn't it?"
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
Inspector Is
Transferred to
Coast Office

\. r. Nielsen, inspector in charge
Of the CaleXico office of the l. s.
Immigration service for the past
two wears, has been transferred to
san Diego, becoming effective ON
august first. His successor has
ROT yet been named.
Much regret is being expressed
throughout 1alcXico over the depart
IRE Of Nielsen who has been highly
regarded by all who nave come in
ccatcd the difficult duties Of MS of
ficial or social way. He has eX-
ccuted the difficult duties of his of
flee wi;h great credit to himself and
hi, force ana is being highly CON
gratulatcd upon the promotion Mr..
Nielsen $ family lives in San Diego.
fact that makes the transfer pecul-
iaIiv attractive.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
VERMONT MAN IS
VICTIM HERE OF
EXCESSIVE HEAT
Succumbs After Trouble
With Tires; Another
Man Stricken

Two cases Of heat prostratioH, one
of which resulted in death, Wege Ies'
ported in the county yesterday.
Phillip W. Howard, 30, of Mont
pelier, Vermont, was overcome by
the heat while attempting to change
an automobile tire on the Imperial
Brawley road yesterday afternoon.
As FAR as could be learned. Howard
was travelling through the country
with Il companion ana had only been
in the valley a day or two.
He was taken to the office of
DR.. II. Y. Gray in Imperial. who
summoned Lemons ambulance and
had the sick man taken to the Ell
Centre hospital. Howard was treat
ed with cold ice packs, but failed to
rally and died few hours after
being admitted to the hospital.
Through papers found in his eff
fects, he was identified as a broth
er of George Howard, 50 Cedar
street, New York. The latter Was
notified by Coroner Lemons by tele-
graph, and gave instructions to
have his brothers. body shipped To
i Montpelier, Vermont.
The second prostration case re-
ported was Walter Colby, who lives
a short distance west Of Seeley.
i Colby has been in bad health for
some time, it was stated, and was in
the valley with the hope of improv-
ing his condition
When he became effected by the
heat he was removed TO the hospi-
tai, where it was stated today that
his condition is serious, with the
chances of recovery about even.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
WARD VICTOR
IN SAN DIEGO,
INJURIES HAND

Battling Ward. who was scheduled
to appear in the local boxing arena
last night, the date later being can
cclIci, won . decision over Webb in
the six round special event at san
Diego last night, carrying every
round.
The victory was a costly one for
Ward, however, as he hurt his hand
severely aud it is doubtful if he
VIII be in condition to meet George
Goodrich in the main event schcdul-
ed for this city neNt Friday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
COMMERCIAL AIR
FLYING INCREASES
OVER IN SWEDEN
By United Press LeaSed Wire

WASHINGTON, July 18.-Com-
ucrcial aviation has taken a def
mite hold IN sweden, according to
aayices received hv the department
oI commerce.
Several swedish companies are ac-
tive in promoting the development
of air routes and considerable public
interest is focused on this means of
travel. \ large company is report
ed to have been formed recently
With German and Swiss capital for
the purpose Of amaIagmating al the
an transport lines into one network
napaged and operated under one
1rHNnization.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
THREE ARE HELD
GUILTY FOR LEI,
CAMPS MURDER
By United Press Leased Wire

HANFORE, Cal, July :S.-Mrs.
jennie Laura Brown first woman
ever convicted Of murder in Kings
County, ''Uncie johnny" Upton
and Fred MAIs. held jointly respon-
siblo with Mrs. Brown in the muir
der Of Lee Camp, will be free on
bail within the week if plans of de-
fcGsc attorneys can be consummat-
ell II is said that the attorneys
are determined to take an appeal III
the casa when the convicted trio
comes up for sentence at clock
mex Monday afternoon Should
the higher court reverse the decis-
ions Of the local court the convicted
trio VIII bo admissible to bail pend.
) y. .sebsequcnt hearing.
Mrs. Brown. Upton and Mills
were held - the .iGil. Of murder in
tha second degree in one of the most
bitterly contested criminal eases
= er held in the local courts, while
Robert McCamish fourth person
charged with the crime, vas pro
ne5Eced not guilty.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18

state elementary school fund. This
fund had balance of $11.58 on
hand on July !, 1924. The amount
received from the state was expend-
ed entirely, leaving the balance on
hand in this fund July /. 1925, the
same sum, $ll.5S as on July /. 1924.
The county elementary school fund
had a balance on hand of $775.oS on
July |, 1924 During the year this
fund received from the county $193,
37l.75, and to this was added $4,000
received from the United States for
est reserve, making a total of 1894
994.23. OF thi stotal $194,730.63 was
apportioned among the schools of
the county, leaving a balance in the
fund of $263.60, on July l, 1925.
The state secondary school fund
Continued on Page g.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
School Report Shows Exact
Cost of Each Pupil During
Term; 447 Elementary Graduates

That Imperial county school stu
dents cost the taxpayers consider
able money each year for the educa-
ton, is shown by the report of II. c..
Coe. county superintendent of schools.
filed today with the county clerk.
Among the various items that the
report sets out, which are of inter
est to the public, is the daily cost
to the county per pupil, based on the
school enrolment and the number of
DAYS of school.
In the kindergarten schools the
annual cost per pupil is $122.O1; in
the elementary schools the cost is
%76.S4 and in the high schools the
cost is $277.S6, showing that higher
education costs higher.
The county received during the
year q total of $1S6.506.5S from the
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
They Don't Make
EN- That Good
Nowadays

BY United Press Leased Wire
DURANT, Okla, July 18.-
That's nothing remarked
Frank Bennett, when he read a
story in the Durast Daily Demo
crat about a newspaper man
wearing one pair Of cuff links
20 years.
Indignant, Frank marched
down to the newspaper office
and announced: "Say, I've got
shirt I'm now wearing that
was bought 81 years ago. It's
a good shirt, too, and it's clean.
I'm going to wear it today
to go fishing the preserver of
veteran shirts declared.
Bennett said he bought the
shirt 81 years ago in Arkansas
and that he had used is since
that time.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
II Cars Melons
Left Valley
Friday

Imperial Valleys cantaloupe
season is stringing out its fin
ish as long as possible, with ship
ments dwindling down to II cars
which Were shipped out yester-
day, many of these being honey
dews, The total for the season
including yesterdays shipments
is 1889, according to the rec
crds of the Southern Pacific
company.
There We're no cars on order
for today, as there are sufficient
cars on hand to fill any demands
that might be made and it was
stated at the railroad office that
no more than 10 cars were ex-
pected to leave the valley today.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
Old Redwood Log
Nets Ha nds ONE
Profit to Man
By United Press Leased Wire

CANNON BEACH, Ore. July Is.
An old log which campers and va
cationistS built fires against for
Years on the beach here was rccog-
ui"ed by George Walker as section
of redwood of great value.
Walker set 10 work and spent two
days with a team and scraper. get
ting it out of the sand His friends
thought he had gone crazy.
He estimates that he has taken
from it nearly $4,000 worth of lum-
brt including 30 circular dining
room table tops, worth approximate
~ IS each.
Natives said that the log had been
living in the same place for years.
Louis Burke said he saw It there as
long ago rs 1887.
It's special value lay in that it was
"curly" redwood containing wood
Of whorlcd grain.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
33 Entries For
Bicycle Races

Thirty three entries have been re-
cojyed for the Los Angeles Amateur
championship bicvcle races to be
he'd Sunday at Culver City, under
the auspices of the Amateur Bicycle
League Of America, Of this number
four senior and four junior riders
will qualify to represent the city in
the Southern California champion
ships, July 2G, and the state finals,
August 9, which will be run over
the same course.
The senior and junior riders with
the highest score in the finals will
lave all expenses paid to participate
in the national championships in st.
Louis, in September,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
FRANCE, SPAIN
TO TALK PEACE
WITH CHIEFTAEN
By United Press Leased Wire

PARIS, July Is The Quai Dor
say today confirmed that France
and Spain are about 10 send semi
official delegates 10 Add FL Krim,
kiffian chieftain. 10 impart to him
the two nations peace terms.
These terms will l,e virtually in
the form Of an ultimatum, rs Krim
will be told he must give 4 yes -
or mo = reply.
By United Press Leased Wire
FEI. French Morocco. July is. -
Nearly 1900 French soldiers were
killed or missing in the fighting
with the RiffiaHs up 10 July /, il
j. understood.
French casualties to that date in
Ciude:,
Killed and missing 1873.
Wounded 277I.
Taken prisoner 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
Grape Situation
In Entire State
Being Surveyed
Nv United Press Leascd Wire

SACRAMENTO, July lS.-A sur
vcv Of the grape Industry in the
state MS regards condition of u.
vines and possible production ~
1925 has been inaugprated by The
California department Of agricul-
ture.
The survey was authorized by &.
II. Hcckc, head of the department,
and will be conducted by r. l..
Nougaret, viticulutrist Of the hu-
rcau Of plant quarantine and pest
control
Conditions this year affecting the
size of the crop differ considerably
from those which heretofore were
determining factors, according 10
Nougaret.
This year there has been a de-
crease in acreage, due to several
causes, Nougaret stated.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
BAN ON
EVIDENCE MEANS
SPEEDY CLIMAX
barrow May Be Charged
With Contempt of
Court
BY WILLIAM j. LosH
Omitted Press staff Correspondent,

{Un1ted Press staff Correspondent)
DAYTON. Tenn. July 18.-Day-
ton 5 day in the sun is waning.
The Scopes trial, to ali mtents
and purposes; is practically over.
\ few hours Of flaming oratorv as
William J. Bryan sums up in tri-
umph and Clarence Darrow fights
back in defeat, and then the Young
defendant viii be found guilty and
the case that put this little Ten
nessee town into the spotlight viii
be en- its way to the higher courts.
Attorneys for both sides agreed to-
day that Judge Raulston s ban on
Introduction of scientific evidence
means chat by next Tuesday tight
the case Will be closed and trains
10 the north, east and soutl, and
west Will be laden with departing
experts, counsel, espondents
and visitors.
There was seant possibility that
Judge Raulsto1, after perusing T.
coo words of scientific evidence in
behalf OF evolution, presented by
the defense in tie form of affi-
daEits, would reverse himself and
permit the Jury to hear tie experts
brought here bv barrow and
his associates. But the chance was
slight.
May Move Against Darrow
What seemed equally possible was
that Judge Rauiston would take ac-
tien against Darrow. who clearly
AID himself open 20 contempt pro-
. c"edings yesterday when he COM
Ue1ted upon the couft $ rulings.
after Rauist0H read the affidav-
its. + he still believes the jury
should act hear their contents, clos
iae arguments will be made and tia
Jury will he given the fate OF john
Thomas Scopes. who taught tbs
school children Of DAYTON the theory
o.. evolution. Scopes already i;
Ioragiua for thc $500 fine he will
nc undoubtedly assessed when found
guilty.
scicntjsistef the defense STAFF
l2hortd today to reduce their opin-
ions or evolution and tho Bible to
writing for submission 70 the Judge
today. Meanwhile, all other prin-
c;pals fled to- the mountains for
rest.
Attorneys for both sides practical
Iv agreed to limit speeches TO half
Or three quarters Of an hour to each
attorney appearing and Il maximum
or eight hours Of argument.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
Flies Are Named
In Divorce Suit
ny United Press Leased Wire

AUBURN, July 18.- Upon the
question of whether Peter Sefert
Of Lincoln opened the door of their
home to let the flies in. or to let
them out, rests the fate of his
wife S divorce suit against him.
Mrs. Urio Seifert contends Peter
opened til" door SO the flies would
come in and annoy her, but the re-
pentant spouse contends he was
giving the flies chance to escape
The wrath that had been vent upon
him.
In any ease, Judge !. r. Lands.
having heard both sid-s in the mat
ter, has the suit under cousidera-
tiop.
Mrs. Seifcrt also charged that
her husband failed 10 provide prop
cr clothing for their children. and
that he slept with n butcher knife
under his pillow.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
Aniln0sity Keeps
Leper Fund From
Being Realized
by United Press Leased Wire

'S ShaANu aAN'ANN-u ~ sEN
MANILA, July 1S.--The Philip
pine Anti-Leprosy Society stood
dissolved today, following formal
announcement of failure in drive
to raise $4,000 in connection with
The million dollar campaign in Amer
lea for benefit of the Culion Leper
colony
The failure was declared 70 be
due to the opposition Of Spanish
d;alect papers, caused by personal
animosity against the leaders If the
society. Only $4,000 was raised
in the campaign.
Opposition of the press to the
movement was considered a disgrace,
according to statement of Americans
aHd progressive FHpions.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
TENNIS FINALS,
SAN DIEGO TODAY

SAN DIEGO July IS. = Semi
finals and finals are on the schedule
today in the La Jolla tennis champ
ionship tournament. Mrs. William
Nj. Henry of Los Angeles yesterday
won the women s singles title by
defeating Miss Margaret Lord, San
Diego, SO and Go.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
Prune Growers
May Settle Their
Differences Soon
Ry united Press Leuacd Wire

REpDTNG, CAL, July 1s.-Possi-
bic amicable settlement of tbe Shas-
tn County Prmc Growers difficult
ties with Tho California prune and
Apricot Growers, Inc, was seen here
today with appointment Of a com.
laittee to visit association headquar-
tets in San Jose Thursdav Notice
of withdrawal was filed a week ago,
bur this action may be cancelled.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
LOST A THUMB,
HAS TWO LEFT
By United Press Leased Wire

SANTA ROSA. Calf. July 1s.-
Although O. Peterson, planning mill
worker, lost n thumb on his right
hand in a recent accident here, he
still has two thumbs.
The reason is he was born with
three thumbs, and the accident left
him normally equipped.
e After "A visit to the surgeon to
get the wound trimmed up Peter
son expressed himself as satisfied.
81 always meant TO have il taken
off some day, anyway, he de-
cared.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
PADDOCK'S PAL.
A. A. A. WINNER
by United Press Leased Wire

LONDON, July 1S.-Loren Murch-
ison, American sprinter who has
been touring the world with Charley
Paddock, won the finals of the 100
yard dash in the A. 4. 4. track and
ticl@ championships at Stamford
Bridge today,
Murchison $ time was 9 o,10 sec
onds, the New York flyer leading
the French sprint champion, thread.
to the tape by q seant half yard,
Paddock is not competing here, hay
ing remained in Sweden for some
match races.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
Rubber Still on
Upward Flight
ny United press Leased Wire

LONDON, July lS.-Continuing
its constant record breaking ur-
ward flight, rubber todsy reached
still another high peak when it was
quoted nj four shillings, five and Il
hale pence per pound Meantime,
rubber manufacturers began pro
testing against artificial limitation
az supply which is deemed respon-
sihle for the present jumps in price.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
Find 30 dy Of
San Pedro Man
I'm Sacra me ntO
by United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, July IS. - The
body of man. be;.eved to be
Lawrence Rolhck of San Pedro, was
being held at the city morgue here
today The body was taken from
the Sacramento River late yester-
day.
Letters and papers found in the
pockets of the dead man led to the
identification. A pawn ticket and
& card from \ Los Angeles barber
college were among the papers he
carried.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
REDDTNG PAPER
CHANGES HANDS
ny United Pres. Leased Wire

REDDTNG, Cal, July U.s. r. Son
succeeded father here today IN owu-
orship Of the Redding SeaechIight,
Gajly newspaper.
IT, G.. Moody. the sen is publisher
of the Yreka News, weekly aud
Shasta Sun, Redding weekly, and
will combine the sun with the
Scarchlight which ho takes over
from II. L. Moody.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
GAMES TODAY
National

National
Cincinnati at New York, clear.
st. Louis at Brooklyn, clear.
Pittsburgh at Boston, clear,
two games.
Chicago at Philadelphia, clear.
American
New York at Detroit, clear.
Boston at Chicago, clear.
Washington at Cleveland, clear.
Philadelphia at st. Louis,
clear.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-18
HALF MILLION FOR
SAN BERNARDINO SHOW
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN BERNARDINO, July 1s. -
A half million dollar movie theater
is to be erected this summer in San
Bernardimo.
Site for the film palace already
has besn purchased, opposite the new
$+5G,000 county courthouse which is
in process Of construction.
The theatcr is being built by the
Meyer Picture Finance Corporation
Of Los Angeles.