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Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-09
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9.-While
jack Dempsey aud his bride went
house hunting today, the champion 5
mano"cr, Jack Kcarns, prepared to
cash in oD the publicity which has
resulted from the romance.
Kcarns approved Dempsey 5 mar
ria%p to Estcllc TAYLOR, the film
actress, reports to the contrary not
withStandiuq, and he figures the
champions box office value has ris-
en- to the tune of at least two
fi"htS this summer. one with Harry
Wills in New York, and the other
with Tommy Gibbons somewhere on
Tire coast KcarHs believes the
chamPio" can earn at least Sl,jQ0,
o0o from those two fights and then
quit the prize ring, mdefcatcd.
Both Kenns and Dempsey have
been "kidding the public 50 far
as rumors of their ruptured rela-
tious are concerned. When gossip
had th" two Jacks in disagreement
while Dempsey was courting the
fair Estclic. Kc&rrs was quictlv ne
Gotiatine for the two important
battles Of the champion : career.
You have got to admit that the
champion has recently kept him
self on the front pages and made
himself million dollar attraction
through his marriage, - said KcanS.
'Jack's 5 lust been playing around
in this retirement gag. He loves to
kid someone Just show him some
worthy opponent who is sticking
out an inviting chin and Dempsey
will he taking Il shot at it. | hope
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-09
LAND MOVES TO CUT FRENCH DEBT
Washington is
Luke Warm Over
Entire Affair
by United Press Leased Wire

PARIS, Feb. 9.--plcased that
Great Britain has formally offered
II substantial reduction Of the
French debt, the IIcrriot govern
lncnt plans to send the premier and
VI. Clcmentcl, finance minister, to
London to draw up Il new agree
mont
Experts will study the offer made
in % note from the British ehancel-
lor of the cXchcqucr Saturday, after
which Iicrviot and CIcmentcl will
cross the channel for personal ne
gotiations with Churchill and Bald
Win.
Willie the French cabinct cauti-
msly greeted Churchill's offer rs L
friendly proposal and. set about di-
costing its slightly Ambiguous
phrascology, the Paris press was
somewhat skeptical.
The morning papers point out
that it is not made clear if the
allies must pay Great Britain in the
event that Germany defaults under
the Dawes plan.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Suggcs-
tions that the United States gov
orument viii be asked TO follow the
example of the British note to
France offering reduction in princi-
pal Of the French debt, were coldly
received hy offici%ls here today.
Two comments on the British
move were prevalent:
!. II the British note, which is
based on the Balfour note of 1922,
is Il move to bring the United States
into an agreement for pooling and
REDUCING the mtcr-allicd and Amer.
lean debts. It win fail as the Bal
rour note failed.
.. Any French debt agreement
with Great Britain should be ac.
compauicd or proceeded by sep
aratc offer by the Paris government
to the American debt funding com
mission on It's $4.000,000, debt
to the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-09
THIEF WORKS
WHILE FAMILY
PLAYS CARDS

While the family was playing
cards in the front part OF the house,
a thief entered the home of J. F.
Baker at 63S South Sixth street
last night and stole a tan velvet
purse and a white ivory jewel box,
the latter containing a signct ring
and diamond brooch.
. Members of the family, in re-
porting the affair to the police,
stated they thought they heard
some person in the rear rooms but
did not investigate AT the time. Ten
minutes later the theft was discov-
cred and the police were notified.
No clue to the burglar could he OBJ
tanned. ..t-f
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-09
DIRECTORS MEET,
CANVASS VOTE

Directors of thc Imperial Trriga-
tion District are meeting this af-
tcrnOOn to canvass the vote record
ed in the election of directors for
divisions |, 3 and ), which was held
last Wednesday.
1t was cXnectcd the entire after.
noon would be required to complete
tho task, after which the board
would declare G. w. Brocllman,
Mark Rose and w. o. blair the duly
elected directors from the above di-
visions.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-09
Congress Today
Senate

Senate
Bursum bill retiring disabled
emergency officers is unfinished
business.
Muscle Shoals conference report
and state, judiciary, commerce and
labor departments appropriations
bill awaits action.
Agriculture committee considers
President 5 farm program,
House
Considers legislative appropria-
tion bill.
Agriculture committee considers
report of agriculture committee.
Interstate commerce committee
considers long and sort haul bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-09
Deckert Trial
Is Nearing End
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. O. With
the closing arguments near an end.
the trial of Mathew Deckert, charg-
ed with the murder of Walter Pow
er, was expected to be given to the
jury shortly after noon today.
Deckcrt is alleged to have shot
Power when the two got into an
argument over a bad cheek which
Deckert received for some liquor.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-09
BIG STORM DUE
ON WEST COAST
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CANT rpAHrcrcco uo1,

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. o.
A storm driven by q gale of
hurricane velocity is coming in
from tho sea and should reach
tho Pacific coast sometime late
today, according to the weather
bureau here.
The bureau received q Wire
less message from the motorship
Aorangi, reporting her position
as almost in the center of the
gale. The barometer is falling
rapidly, according to the mess
age. .r a.,
Evening star., 1925-05-12

their Summer home there. They will
come to Washington at the end of the
week.
Mrs. Morse, wife Of Comdr. John
w. Morse. will entertain at tea this
afternoon in compliment to her house
guest, Mrs. Evans, wife of Capt.
George r. Evans, who arrived today
from her home in Paris, where she
has lived for some years. Mrs. Morse
will be assisted by Mrs. George VII.
liams, Mrs. z. H. Campbell, Mrs. Ed.
win Pollock. Mrs. .Tuleston, Mrs. s. M.
Robinson and Mrs. J. c. Townsend.
Mrs. William Denison Morgan will
go to New York tonight and will sail
Saturday aboard the Paris for Eu-
rope, to remain until October. She
will be accompanied by her two
daughters.
Col. and Mrs. A. c. Macomb re.
turned from Miami, Fla, where they
spent the Winter.
Mrs. Mabeth H. Paige of Minneapo
lis will entertain q number of women
at tea Thursday afternoon in the
lounge of the Grace Dodge Hotel
Among her guests will be Mrs. Ma
bel WalkerS Willebrandt, Mrs. Alvin
Dodd and Misses Gladys Harrison,
Miss Ann Webster, Miss Margaret
Owen, Miss Agnes Peterson, Miss Lu
cille Atcherson, Miss Margaret John
son, Miss Carolyn Riley, Miss Belle
Sherwin, Miss Mary Anderson and
Miss Marian Parkhurst.
The delegates and members of the
Norwegian delegation were enter
tanned today at typical Scandinavian
luncheon at the Grace Dodge Hotel
Mrs. Mas. Mabeth H. Paige was the
acting hostess About rs ladies were
present Among them were F'ru Anna
Backer, Fru Betsy Kjelsberg, Fru
Agnes Martens Spare, Fru 1nga
Falsen Gjerdrum, DR.. Fru Ingeborg
Aas, Fru Marie Michelet, Froken
Elise Hambro, DR.. Froken Marta
Taerum, Fru Hilda Poulson, Fru
Marie Idsoe, Froken Louise Emgen
Fru Marie Gjerdsoe, Fru Ambrosia
winsnes, F'ru Olga Graft, Fru Thee
Hoist, Tandlaege, Froken Olaug
Nordby, Froken Johanne Young, Fru
Signe Lund, Fru Juliet Michelet
F'roken Solveig Fossum and Fru
Ingeleiv Kullman.
Streets of Cairo Feature
Oriental Fete Thursday.
Through the kindness of Mr.. ano
Mrs. Keith Merrill, who are occupying
Twin Oaks, the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Bell, that beautiful estate
will once more be open to the public
for the annual Spring fete for Neigh
Evening star., 1925-05-12
SOCIETY
Mrs Coolidge Holds Annual School Girl
Reception at White House
This Afternoon
This Afternoon.

owing to the recent death of her sister
there.
Miss Margaret Wilson, who has
been the guest of Mrs. Woodrow Will
son at her home on street, has re-
turned to New York.
Mrs. Lucy Russell Ogston enter
tanned a small luncheon party today
at the Shoreham in compliment to
Nine. kazemi wife of the charge
d'affaires of Persia.
Gen. Pershing constantly shows his
interest in the Washington Opera
Company, as in many other local in
stitutions. and will occupy n box to-
morrow evening for the production of
La Traviata,' in the Washington
Auditorium.
Maj. and Mrs. George oakley Tot
ten, jr., will have in their box Mrs.
John b. Henderson. Miss Beatrice
Henderson, Col. and Mrs. Stephen
LII. Slocum. Baron TrolIe and Mr..
p. ". G. Assersson, counselor of the
Swedish legation.
Mrs. Horace G.. Macfarland has
issued invitations for a bridge party
Saturday evening, in compliment to
iiti ooli siio MI. dHu
Mrs. John M. Hudgins.
The marriage of Miss Corinne de
Garmendia Stephens, daughter of
Mrs. Stephens and the late Brig. Gen.
John Edmondson Stephens. to Mr..
Frederick Thomas PEBBLES of Column
bia, Tenn, will take place this after
noon. The ceremony will be per-
formed at 5 o'clock in the rectory of
st. Matthew'S Church, the Rev. Ed
ward L. Buckley officiating, in the
presence of only the members of the
two families. An informal tea for
those who witness the ceremony and
few very close friends will follow
in the apartment of the brides
mother, in the Westmoreland
Mrs. James NJ. Green was hostess
to a company of IA at luncheon today
at the Chevy Chase Club in honor of
Mrs. Lewis Newton Murray of Dun
kirk, n. Y, who is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Kauff-
mann, at Airlie.
Mrs. William Howard Taft is among
the out-of-town patronesses for the
pageant which will be given Wednes.
day, May 20, in the Lyric Theater, in
Baltimore, for the Thomas Jefferson
Memorial. Mrs. J. Wilmer Biddle
will take the part Of Liberty in the
prologue, and Mr.. Richard Folsom
Cleveland will appear as Thomas JEFF
ferson. Mr.. Clevelands mother, Mrs.
Evening star., 1925-05-12

borhood House. The afternoon and
evening of Thursday the oriental at
mosphere will be felt from the mo-
ment Of passing the gates. Each Of
the booths along the winding drive
way will add it's own distinctive bit Of
the East. The first booth on the right
will be managed by Mrs. Neigh and
Miss Vinton, who will sell Batiked and
dyed scarfs, table covers and lamp
shades, woven rugs, basketry, metal
work and all the other lovely things
made at Neighborhood House.
Next comes the Japanese flower
mart, where, in a garden of Japanese
cherry trees, flowers will be sold by
ladies and girls in Japanese costume.
Passing on from Japan we come to
Turkey, where Nine. Panaretoff will
serve Turkish coffee and Nine. Proch-
mix and her assistants will sell Turkish
cigarettes and keep guard over the
magic gift tree.
Still on the right and very near the
house Mime. Calderara and the ladies
of the Italian embassy will be game
wardens of the fish pond, where the
most astonishing things can be
caught.
To the left Of the driveway and not
far from the gardens will be a truly
Egyptian corner, where the ladies' OF
the State Department, dressed in
Egyptian costumes, will serve supper
in the streets Of Cairo.
Conveniently near will be the Indian
bazaar, where the dust Of Cairo will
be forgottin in wonder over the In
dian silks, perfumes and spices, and
in the Indo- Chinese jades, lanterns,
spangles and brasses. And just In an
avenue Of great oaks and naples at
the bend of the drive will be Chinese
city, where, with other interesting
features, will be prizes presented by
| the ladies of the Navy to the winners
of Chinese games.
These are only few Of the booths,
and the booths are only a part OF the
Continued on Ninth Page)
Evening star., 1925-05-12

Thomas j. Preston, is also an out-of-
town patroness for the affair.
Mrs. Preston, known in Washington
as Mrs. Grover Cleveland, has re-
Gently been elected president of the
Needlework Guild of America, sue
ceeding Mrs. Truman H. Newberry,
wife of the former Senator from Mich
igan. who has served as president for
some years.
DIR. and Mrs. Cary D. Langhorne
will entertain a company of Ia at din
ner tonight in their home on Crescent
place.
Gen. and Mrs. Thomas Q. Ashburn
Evening star., 1925-05-12

have gone to New York, and are a,
the Hotel Lorraine for the week.
Evening star., 1925-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Legare re.
turned to New York yesterday from
Europe and have gone to York Har.
Dor, Me-, to arrange the opening of
Evening star., 1925-05-12
Genuine
Coffee

From which the caffeine has
been largely removed.
Particularly adapted r
those to whom ordinary coffee
is forbidden.
Kafee Hag, lib. carton, CSC
Dekofa. lib. carton. .oOc
Magruder Inc.
Best Groceries
Conn. Ave. and K St.
Established 1875
Evening star., 1925-05-12

Mrs. r. M Kaufman has gone to
Champaign, ILL.,, for an indefinite stay
Evening star., 1925-05-12

owing to the recent death of her sister
there.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
JOLLY coRKs AT CAPITOL

A fine shop opened at the Capitol yesterday featuring as the headl,ne attraction the Five Jolly Corks. a breath of old time mlnstrelsy and of especial interest 10 local theatre goers Is the fact that Tom English. a resident of this city, IS included in the cast of this offering, Mr, English has been a big fayori;e on the minstrel and vaudeville stage for years. The Five Jolly Corks Is composed of i've old time minstrel men and include besides Mr. Eng fish Eddie Horan of Hartford, Al Edwards, George Cunningham, and Harry Armstrong. They dre all vet erans of minstrelsy and tneir offer ing is reall worth while seeing, Other acts include Dave Schooler in Music Hath Charms. Mr. school- CT Is a wizard at the piano, and Is ably assisted by two clever nlitsss. Loretta and f,altus offer a dainty novelty act; Ryan and Hunter pies- ent witty line of talk and songs; and Ernest Hiatt proves very enter tuining in Nothing Scrious". The photopay feature offers Virginia Nslli and Norman Kerry in "The Price of Pleasure. A new episode of the serial "Sunken Silver" Is also on the bill.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
DOUBLE BILL AT LYCEuM

The Eyceum theater presents an extremely interesting double feature bill of movies, in addition 10 the usual news releases, selected com odies and serial picture, The big pictures include Kenneth Harlan and Jane Norak In The Man Without q Heart" It is an absorbing drama of love and intrigue.
 The companion movie drama Is School For Wives" starring Con- way Tearle, the popular leading man and Sigrid Holmquist. the beautiful young Swedish cinema star They are supported by a capable cast of well known screen performers.
 School For Wives," has some ele- ments of comedy drama, yet 1t Is somewhat deeper than the usual run. 1t concerns a poor but very popular young man who. because of his fi- nancial status, does not feel that he can propose 10 the rich girl whom he loves. Eventually, she does the proposing and they are married Things do not run as they should md a divorce ensues
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
PLANS FOR FLEET
Training Methods During Trip to Australia Are Announced by Ad- mirai Coontz.

Honolulu, June 26.--Comprehen- sive plans for an extensive program of training during the Australian cruise Of tho fleet were announced by Admiral Robert E. Coontz. com mander-in- chief.
 Shortly after the sortie from Honolulu, at an hour and in a man ner to be specified later, a signal will be made for the train squadrons and battleship divisions to exchange places in the formation
 The orders issued read:
 During the cruise to Australia, the commander-in-chicf expects to see great strides made in training in all lines. Tactical of the unit is 10 be combined with gunnery train ing as may be practicable. It is the commander-in- chiefs desire that attention of the commanders be given to visual signals, particularly I transmission and reception of code groups by flashing lights,
 "The Melville will normally be the fleet guide, The fleet speed will be | knots, The fleet guides will rectify the formations daily at G ?. m. unless night training is to he carried out, which will interfere, in which case the formations will be rectified as soon as possible.
 At Pago Pago certain Australian naval officers and data regarding the entertainment program will be picked up"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
WARLIkE METHODS
 PLANNED IN CHINA
Students Urge Military Train,
 ins.,ShanShai Strike Ends

Shanghai, June 96 Rl--A meeting ofthe Shanghai students union yes terday decided to issue an appeal 10 all Chinese students throughout the country to learn the art of war and he ready 10 fight for their coun- try,' lt was resolved to petition the military chiefs to select lecturers to arouse tho patriotism of the people and soldiers"
 The program for students demon strations in many parts of China yesterday was largely iiasco, ow- ing to official prohibitions of meet. ings. Precautions taken at Shanghai completely frustrated the students activities here.
 Many volunteers have been with. drawn from the Shanghai streets which are assuming a normal ap- pearance.
 Two additional Japanese destroy CTS have gone to Annoy and Canton
 Hong Kong, June 26 R,-All the foreign missionaries have escaped from Canton but there are grave fears concerning the fate of some ol those in the country districts from whom nothing has been heard since the outbreak of the anti-foreigr movement. This Is the report oI 1 0. w. Mamillen and w. W. Creigh, ton. American Presbyterian mission, aries. who arrived here today iron Canton.
 The anti-foreign propaganda 1T
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26

librarians and 1t is likely that he will And himself unable 10 accept most of the requests,
 Tentatively, MT, Coolidge has &C., ctpted the invitation Of Ralph s Bauer of Lynn, an old time friend, to participate In an outing on his farm near here on July ii and it Is probable that he will attend a din- ner to he given here July 20 by the Essc County Republican club in honor of Senator Butler of this state.
 MT. Coolidge is stil undecided whether he will go to Poland spring Me, netx week to participate in the conference of governors, If he does not, 1t Is believed the governors will come to White Court to be received by him.
 Yesterdays rain was followed to- day by n flood Of sunshine which
 ured President and Mrs. Coolidge outdoors after breakfast for l5- mile automobile ride to Msrblehead where the Maynower, the presidents s yacht, is at anchor. The president made no stops on his motor trip. Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge are expect- cd 10 spend a quiet weekend at White Court, not even taking a cruise on the Mayfower, No ar- engagements had been made today for visit to White Court by Vice -Presi- dent Dawes, who is due in Boston for an overnight stay on his way from Maine to Chicago and 1t was indicated that the president and vice. president probably would not see each other
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
ATTEND OUTING
New Britain Women. Members of
 n. of r and r. of A., Have An nuAl Reunion at Washington, q.

uNhi h'uhH" aN NuAiHbpvht S''
 A number of New Britain women who are officer and members Of the Connecticut chapter, Daughters Of Founders and Patriots of Amer lea, attended the June outing of the organization at Washington, Conn. Luncheon was served at the May flower inn with overflow at the Bromley tavern.
 The program consisted of a re- port by Mrs. r. s. NJ. Crofut, who was delegate to the general court held at Washington, D. C., last April. Mrs. Laurence Mouat of this city read paper prepared by Mrs William F. Brooks, also of New Britain, on her recent trip abroad Mrs. Brooks was prevented by ill., ness from being present.
 Miss Mary S. Whittlesey of New BBritain is president of the Connec- ticut chapter and presided at the meeting. Others present from New BBritain included Mrs. F. ". Ben ham, corresponding secretary; Mrs w. C. Hungerford. Mrs. B. B. Bas' sette. Mrs. E.. E. Eddy, Mrs. E. $ Goodwin, Mrs. w. II. Judd. Mrs F. Allen Moore. Mrs Laurence Mouat, Mrs. Oscar d. Murray, Mrs William Parker, Mrs. F. w. Schultz Mrs. C. W. Stanley, Mrs, William NJ Warner and several guests Of the New Britain members,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
City Items

Mrs. Nj, S, Dunn of 7l5 East street, Is al Sound View She Will remain there until September. Gulhransen player pianos at Morans --advt.
 Thomas Day reported 10 the pos lice last night that his bicycle had been stolen from the North End park yesterday afternoon.
 Try Muller's New Pony Quartet, { cigars in pack for 25c.--adv.
 Thomas J. Under will speak at Westport this evening at a meeting Of the Fairfield Planning association.
 S?5 to $50 reduction on Saxo- phones, rebuilt used pianos, good as new. Special prices. C, L. Pierce & Co.--advt.
 A months mind mass for the re- pose Of the soul of Miss E, Mary Collins will be sung tomorrow morn- ing at 7:SO o'clock at St, Marys church,
 Free enlargement with every film. Reprints one cent cheaper. Open every evening to ?, m.--advt.
 Anna Reinas sold today through thecamp Real Estate Co, a lot on Cliff street to Joseph LaRocco who will erect three-family house there.
 VictroIas and pianos at Morans.--- adv.
 Mrs, Mae B. Johnson is spending |
 Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Lee are leave ing today for two weeks in north- ern Maine,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
Miss Jewell H. Vehs Is
 Bride of Thomas E, Carey

Thomas E. Carey, son of Mir, and Mrs. Charles. H. Carey of 6l7 Stan ley street and Miss Jewel H. Vehs, daughter of Mrs. W. Vchs of IL Frary avenue. Mcridcn, were quiet ly married Wednesday afternoon at 2S0 o'clock in Meriden. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. pr. Albert J. Lord of the First Congre- gational church of Mcriden. They were attended by Miss Mildred G. Vehs, of West Hartford, sister of the bride, and Philip D, Ross of this city, Following an extended honey moon trip, they will he at home to their friends at 579 East street, this city.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-26
ATLANTA SCANDAL AGAIN IS AIRED
Tales Of Bribery Given at Trial
 Of Accused Men

Atlanta, June 26 Pl-A list of "unidentited" persons, named as receivers of large sums contributed by wealthy prisoners to obtain spe- cial privileges held prominent place in the testimony adduced in federal court here yesterday in the trial of l.. J. Fletcher, former deputy warden. and Thomas P. Hay den, former chaplain of the Atlanta federal prison on a charge of con- spring to obtain bribes.
 The governments three witnesses were Mrs. k. K. Walthall Of At lanta, Mrs. George Remus, whose husband, reputed hootlegser king, is an inmate of the prison, and Mamie Kessler, wealthy bootlcgger prisoner from New York.
 Each of the witnesses denied knowledge that the defendant Fletcher had ever received any of money. Mrs. Remus testified that she had paid Hayden $500 in cash.
 The "unidentifed" list made it's appearance in testimony of Mrs. Walthal who asserted that she re- ceived $9.00O from "an unidentified woman" and two payments of s2,5o0 1 from two unidentified men" Mrs. Walthall said she received the money while acting under in- structions of w, F. Wall, govern ment witness at time in question a prisoner and clerk' in Fletcher's office.
 Further instructed by Wall, Mrs AlthalI testified. she put S4,oN0 of | the money in a package and deliv- cred it 10 "an unidentified woman" who called nj her home.
 Kessler testified that he had heen in prison but d short time when he was approached hy F ], Sweeney, then an inmate who proposed that Kessler "come across with sS,000" for which he would get an easy po- sition in the prison. Receiving no definite answer, Kessler said, Sweeney returned the following day and said the price was s1h,oeo,
 Kessler told of paying s5ooo for privileges. Asked if he knew it WAS to Eo to Fletcher, he replied he was informed simply that it would Eo "to the proper source" He was then assigned to work in the library, he said.
 Mrs. Remus testified that soon after her husband was imprisoned January ?5, 1925, Hayden intro duced himself to her and asked for s1oO. She told Of giving the chap lain $500 later Hayden told her, she testified. that the money was to be divided between Warden Sar- tain. Deputy Warden Fletcher and himself. She did not know whether Fletcher ever got any of the money she said.
 Rcmus was permitted to take his meals in the chaplain's quarters Mrs Remus declared, adding that she sent approximately s5.o00 worth of cooking equipment and food tc Hayden's quarters