davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12

sank between Africa and America
with the worlds first brilliant civ
iltzation so long ago that yesterday
1t was only a legend?
Word has gone out that the Sar-
gasso Sea covers the secret of lost
Atlantis" t.
This means, of course, that it COW
ers. inconsiderable extent, IL not
shoal water, certain parts of the
island-continent that sank least in
the ocean-so little that they may be
dredged, and, as some claim, even be
explored by divers!
Now, the hurried radio report of the
Arcturus scientists that they have
already" found volcanic rock from
the bed of the sea" points to shoal
water, or. in any case, depths easy
for extensive dredging.
Also, volcanic rock shows the At
lantis catastrophe. All the antique
accounts tell how the fabulous land
went down in a volcanic cataclysm,
with it's golden palaces. its king
astronomers and geometers and its
flashing armies of war cars!
X x y
TN Europe they say that "the Amer
leans will probably get first data
of Atlantis, whether they are seek
ing 1t or notw
This is because the Arcturus is
equipped with the Sonic depth detec-
tor, by which 1t can chart ocean
depths from mile to mile, almost
while in movement!
1t is the invention of the United
States Naval Experiment Station at
Annapolis, by which sound sent out
from the vessel is reflected back from
the bottom of the ocean to receiver
The time elapsed from the sending OF
the sound to it's return determine s
the depth of the water.
With utmost rapidity, this depth de-
tector reveals the sea bottoms noun
tains, valleys and high plateaus-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12

some of the species the mating sea-
son is about to open. and the all-im-
portant question of selecting the
proper companion is obviously in the
minds of Uncle Sans big Zoo.
THE Zoos inveterate gossip, Billy"
L the big blackjack gull known
to thousands of visitors, spends most
of his time whispering his predictions
to chums. Billy has the low down
on all the inctpient romances in his
neighborhood, and not a bill or a
coo or Turing call escapes his keen
ears.
By the way, there is a good story in
Billy and his own romance, which
he claims was forced upon him by the
insatiate desire of the Zoo scientists
to continue his species. Heaven
knows he was contented with his
idyllic state of single blessedness
until marriage was forced upon him
by brute man intent only on proving
his theories and caring nothing for
the feelings of self-respecting tax
paying black-back gull
Billy has made his home in the
pond at the Harvard street entrance
in a state of blissful bachelorhood.
He was lord of all he surveyed, a
state which surely does not exist
after a wife is introduced into the
background of any bachelors home.
Unchecked, he could leave his loose
feathers where he pleased, or scatter
his favorite peanut shells anywhere
about his home, unmolested by a
carping female, intent only on keepins
things in order.
His mind in this state of lordly
freedom, Billy took upon himself
the task of being official host of
Washington's animal kingdom. He is
the court announcer, as 1t were, and
every one passing his way is AMIGA
bly, greeted in best squawk style. The
children love him, and Billy re-
ceives much largesse in the shape of
peanuts and other tidbits, dear to his
bird taste.
In passing, it might be said that
even in these days Of enforced mari
tai ties Billy possesses the poise
and swank of the Prince of Wales,
albeit Mrs. Billy claims that he is
spoiled" by attention and exhibits as
much temperament as a prima donna.
Billy is a great favorite with the
two million or more people who visit
the park yearly.
Az said before, Billy has the low
down on all the cooling at the Zoo,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12
BY MARGARET POE HART.

~ RAPPY EASTER" was the
&c chorus chirped out this
morning from the inha hi
tants of about 80 eggs in
the various nests of the
Zoo. which, according to expectation.
will usher the birdlings into life and
Easter at one and the same time.
This viii give real Easter note
to the morning events. The egg
homes which are being forsaken are
Of varied hues, and those of the emu
are speckled and tinted, and would
he splendid as characterization for the
Easter baskets brought to thousands
of Washington children this morn
ing by Bunny" Rabbit.
Young Washington could win
many eggs in the oid-fashioned
picking" game with one of the os-
trich eggs, which is the largest egg
laid by any bird, and has tough
she'll These eggs are marked with
the dates on which they are laid, and,
If all goes well, the ostrich clutch"
as il is called by Mr.. Blackburne,
headkeeper at the Zoo, will be noisy
with baby ostriches today. Great
care has to be taken lest the mother
bird break these eggs. Heretofore no
ostriches have been born at the local
Zoo, but Mr.. Blackburne predicts the
record may be broken today.
High in the trees of the great flight
cage are many bird nests, safe from
any marauders. whether of the hui
man or animal species, The cage
will sound with baby cries and cheeps
all day, and presence of the little
ones will mean Easter" to all its
inmates, whether bachelor or mar
ried
All the symbolism OF Easter, in its
promise of renewal of life, is being
enacted at the Zoo in a wonderful
drama of animal life. AS the chill
dren of the city throng the slopes
of the green hills, intent on egg
rolling, within the cages and animal
houses the spirit of Easter prevails
In the presence of the newly born
young of several species, while with
others of the inmates il is the mat
ing" ason, when romance and the
Instinct FOR home making are upper
most. and fill the very atmosphere
with interest.
To those who can look beyond the
cage doors, triangle stories, "vamps,
as well as the sweet tales of true
love abound in the teeming life OF
this nationally known Zoo Fol-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12

But, of course, no children have been
thus eaten at Washlngton's Zoo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bear will soon be hold
ing reception to present four cubs,
born in January, to the public. The lit
tie bears are very delicate and are han
died with much care.
The arrival of three baby tigers was
met with great interest. They were born
March 81. each weighing about ~
pounds. They will not be on exhibition
for some weeks vet.
And then there is new buffalo, a
deer and Japanese monkey.
Mr.. Lilford Crane of China contrary
to most of his species. does not spend
all OF his time standing on one foot, but
INDUCES in friendly greetings to visitors,
and is an imposing figure of bird dignity
as his bright eyes watch his guests per
haps in the faint hope that a delicacy OF
some kind or other may be forthcoming
Americas own bird. the eagle, is well
represented in the local Zoo and on the
tree in the accompanying picture may
De seen four noble specimens of this ma
tional bird. The American eagle Is as
brave as lion and majestic in its
flight. The eagle in peace time is
mild hammered, but let the honor Of the
United States be impugned and 1t will
be seen that the eagle will be among the
first to fight"
'Dingo." a wild dog of Australia.
longs sometimes, l know, for the free
dom of his tame brothers who roam the
streets of the Capital at will He is a
friendly soul, and has gentle look from
MS nice brown eyes, and am sure could
quickly be made into a pet Knowing
the love of such wild things for freedom.
l felt deep sympathy in my heart for
the Gagged animal, and know that il the
time comes he ever has the privilege of
a home life he, like his domesticated
brothers, will be mans best friend.
The busy little offers from Florida
teach many lesson of industry and
patience to the children who visit
the inhabitants of the Zoo. for these
quaint little beings toll steadily on
their self-appointed tasks of building
little enclosures.
The pride of the Zoo-at least TO
himself-is a gorgeous peacock. who
shares the proverbial vanity of his
race, and, TO attract praise, spreads
out his wondrous tail, which sur
passes anything that might be
fashioned by modiste or artist Percy
Peacock is good fellow. however,
despite this slight tendency to
boastfulness.. and will condescend to
partake of a favorite tidbft of pea
nuts from admirers.
Washington parents should realize
in even greater number than they do
the thrilling it'll, city OF animals
and birds that wal at the National
Geological Park instruct and In
terest their child. In these days,
when children arr too blase and
sophi sticated, it will be we'll to give
them a glimpse of the wholesale
activities and happenings OF these
happy inhabitants of the Zoo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12
Sargasso and Famous Lost Atlantis

miles north of the cape. The repair
ship, instead of finding the cable at
the depth 1t was laid in 1899. at 1900
fathoms, or just over miles, picked
it UP only a little more than three
quarters of a mile deep. So, the At
lantfc bed must have risen miles in
the past 25 years, south of st. Helena,
and no one knows how far north.
1t affects European geographers
greatly.
1t recalls Atlantis. Probably the
sunk Atlantis surface has risen pro-
portionally in such rising of the
Atlantic bed. Parts of it which sank
least, they say, are now probably
almost shoal water. hidden in the
abandoned areas of the Sargasso
Sea!
AS a fact, there has been a fairly
complete. charting of the probable
situation of Atlantis. from existing
data before the American invention
of the depth detector.
Curiously, this outline is exactly
within the dead waters, free from
currents, supposed to cause the -four
the collected drift of Atlantic wreck
age.
But, now, they say that Atlantis is
the cause of the Sargasso Sea'-that
is to say, the cause of the dead
waters. 1t revives the old tradition
Ovid, Latin poet, knew the existence
of the Sargasso Sea, and suggests, in
one of his immortal poems, that it is
portion of the lost continent OF
Atlantis.
The recent earthquakes intensity
the interest.
The Atlantic seaboard, on both
sides. has been so immemorially free
from such disturbances that the re-
cent shocks lin England and Scotland
as well as from Canada southwark
recall, at once, the rising of the At
lantie hoor,F
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12

pleasantly his old friends they ride
along. Billy can sympathize now
with King Solomon, who was harass-
ed by not only one. but 700 wives.
Experience never really kept any
one, bird, animal or human, from ex-
perimentation Despite Billy's fate,
which is common Zoo gossip, "Soko,'
the big bachelor chimpanzee, feels his
fancy turn lightly to thoughts of love
these balmy Spring days, and is en-
gagged in a counting episode with a
pretty little chimpanZee girl whose
attractive methods of Smelling pea
nuts caught his vagrant eye from the
opposite cage.
Soko has displayed all his aero
battle tricks for her benefit, and has
been rewarded once or twice by a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12

TENDER, 1915, from the forests of the
French Congo. He was then about
3h years old, and weighed only three
pounds During the Autumn of 1916,
or when about ~ years old, he lost
his milk teeth and since the perma-
nent teeth have developed his growth
has been much more rapid than be-
fore, Headkeeper Blackburne ex-
plains. Soko has been taught by
Mr.. Blackburne to take his formal
meals seated at a table, and after his
napkin has been adjusted he scans
the menu, writes his order and rings
his bell for service.
Sliced bananas. rice pudding and
other foods are eaten with fork and
spoon in conventional manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12
Counting "Confetti."

Out of the many intricate jobs done
by women in the new ticket Of
flee just opened by the London Gem
era1' Omnibus Co., Ltd, at Chiswick,
confetti counting" is surely the
strangest, says the Scientific Amer
lean. When a check is desired on
the number of tickets sold during an
omnibus journey, the conductors bell
punch is opened and the tiny clip
pings of paper are all poured on the
table. The girl, helped by a metal
finger" sorts and counts the clip
pings, which are built up into little
heaps of confetti all the same coiors.
from which it is easy TO. Calculate
how many penny rides" have been
sold s.e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12

feeting smile out of those empty eyes,
that only now and then CLEAN with
a look of real intelligence and the
rest of the time seem to be but a
faint ghostly reflection of the human.
The inmates of the monkey house,
opposite the lion house, where Soko
makes his home, chatter endlessly
over the incident of the courtship, and
some confirmed old bachelors have
laid down bets of spare peanuts as
to whether or not Soko will regret
it when he weds in haste to repent at
leisure, as monkeys, even as men, will
ofttimes do.
Still they cherish the hope that
Soko's example may induce some
other bachelor to follow suit.
Soko reached the park in Sep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12

but with him pride went before a fall.
Now the joke is turned on him and
his victims are whispering Billy's
story with derisive laughter or what
is akin to It among their kind. After
all his boasts of happiness to be found
in bachelorhood. he is now one of the
most henpecked birds at the Zoo. His
mate, forced upon him, so Billy says,
by the keepers, dominates his little
world and bul1yrags him for all the
bird world to see and jeer about
K y * X
WHERE his domain was in glorious
w disorder before, il is now spick
and span, kept SO by that exasperat-
ing female, whose mind never seems
to rise above her matronly cares long
enough even TO greet decentlY and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12

Symbolism of the Day Is Being Emphasized
IN Events at Government Home for Birds and
Beasts Billy the Inveterate Gossip, Who
Has Low-Down in All Incipient Romances,
Becomes Victim of One of Most Interesting
Tales in Kingdom of Fur and Feathers.
"Soko," Former Confirmed Bachelor, Now
Engaged in Counting Observation-Disclosures Pay
Much Attention to New Baby Hippopotamus,
But There Are No New Arrivals at the Ele-
plant House-Some Infant Faces Expected
Among the Kangaroos- Reptile Mother Be-
lieves in Doing Things on Large Scale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12

TN the alligator pool in the Zoo are
l. about % specimens of various sizes
The larger alligators are cannibals and
when hungry, do not hesitate to swal.
low the young of their own species
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-04-12

TT was discovered when the Eastern
Cable Co.'S cable between Cape
Town and ST Helena broke, Some SOC
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31
ELLENCSON GIRL
Will. Be TRIED
FOR. INSANITY

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 3l.-The
condition Of Dorothy Ellin5son :
mind will be decided before she
is tried for murder.
Thl 16 wear old cafe but erflv
who k.,led her mother, will today
commence facing the ordeal of an
insanity trial \ new jury Will be
chosen, taking possibly several davs.
Should Dorothy lie found Insane.
proceedings in her murd " trial,
which had reached the point where
evidence was to be introduced. WI
be s9mmarilv halted
Brt should the insanity jury find
her mentally sound the murder
trial will follow.
The cid jury of nine meo anl
three women was suspended by
Judge Harold Louderbacl,. pending
decision IN the new hearing.
Should the ia7z girl b. found ~
sane. she will be committed %
state hospital. IF. however, she
should regain mental balance ~ anv
Tine in the future she MAJ still be
tli-el for murder
.Ip3ee Louderback allowed the
defense motion for the iasqnitv
t.ial late va-tardov aftar onastioa-
ing DR., Jan Hoo Pail. noted al'na-
ist. who declared Dorothy ipsqnr.
The scientis. also seated he had
learned Mrs. ANN Fllinozon tho
mother whom Dorothy Fillef was
very nervous and oce9eioualIy m
sana inst before the cIild 5 birtE.
As ehild tha oirl WIS patho-
logical liar. She ii without capse
Or Ball eqia. .'She had an alec
holie father and his actions af-
feeted he mental condition of thu
mother before the girl was horn. "
The case ROW bccom1s a civil ac-
ton, with the defense holding tho
burden of proof. 1t must conyinc,
the jury that the g.rl is insane. The
vote of nine ovs Of the - 7urors
can decide the issue
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31
SEELEY
ny Press staff Correspondent

HF Press staff Correspondent
SEELEY. Mar. 31.-Tha Scolev
Lantana farm center will meet at
Community hall Friday night. The
meeting is under the auspices of
Charles Berkman. Besides the usual
program there VIII be a basket so
cial to which the women and girls
WI bring a fine lunch. Their viii
be singing and radio programs, The
entire proceeds Will 90 towards the
church debt
A. L. Noorhies ana son William.
notore@ to San B rnardino On sun
day to visit Reverend and Mrs.
Carr.
Mrs. W. H. Murray Of Jos Auge-
les is visiting Mrs. y. P. Pearse.
Ii. II. Hvers, who was stmg by
some poisonous insect, is recover.
ing
To say the Pyramid Tea given
n the pretty farm home of Mrs.
Henry Frost was a success. would
be putting It mildly. for there was
one Of the largest and iolljest gatL-
crings since the Ladies Aid started
thdre ta2s. Tho spacious verapdas
were most inviting w:sh daintv
tables, spread vii snowy linen and
he air was laden with perfume Of
roses and sweet peas. The afternoon
was most profitably sp Il tying a
comfoI and accomplishing other
handWork. At the conclusion Of the
work delicious ice cream ard cake
was served by he hostess who was
also assisted by Mrs. IIacl,!enau
and Mrs. Difoni.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31
Have You a Bed
For Needy
Family?

a particularly pitiful case of
poverty has just been discover
Il by Miss Granger, clinic
nurse, who is . sist.ug Miss He
len Scott. local school nurse. A
family of six were found sleep
ing on the ground on the edge
Of town, the mother Ill. It would
sc1m bad enough to II, average
person to have to sleep on
hard floor, but sleeping on the
cc'd ground is a lot worse.
There are doubtless plenty of
beds around Ell C1atEo that are
not being used, and Mis- Grain
ger asks that any one who can
donate bed or cot 70 assist this
needy family, get in touch with
tcr over the telephone i'll the
mornings, number 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

'" McCabe Dance Friday with Calf.
Orchestra means 4 good time. adv.
Dance at Hc3er Tomcrrow.-Har.
~ holland, manager Of the Palm
Garden dance hall ut Heher, stated
today O.at The usual Wednesday
night dance will be held tomorrow
night. The wind, which tore down
q section OF the building SUNDAY
afternoon, did not damage the
dance floor and workmen who arc
repairing the damage done, expect
to have everything in readiness for
tomorrow 5 dance.
Noland's OrcnCsJra. Music for all
"casir."s. Phone El Centre 5S3. ad,
Automo oo4e Loans. l clear your
car and loan you money, you pa1
me by the month. Fred r. Cross.
$50 Main St. Phone 359J, El Cen
tro, adv
Judge Conkling Eeturns.-Judse
Nj. W. Conkling, who has been. alb
sent for week while holding court
in San Diego, has returned to Fl
Centre and was at the courthouse
for a short time this morning. He
was not feeling in the best of
health while in San Diego but stat
cd today that he is much better
now and hopes to recover his usual
good health.
Nanee Every weo. s. Sat. nights
Heher Palm &c. den. ad,
0ev's Beauty Farlor. Phone 2o7
adv
stevo's for Special Salads. adv
ir> Brooks Beauty Shop Phone
Il adv
Eatables Always Fresh - steves
adv
April Fools Dance Wednesday
night Palm Garden, Heber, 900 p.
m. adv
Davis Beauty Parlor. Phone 227
adv
Calf. Orchestra sells good music
for NcCabe Friday night. adv
steve's Spec1ar noon lunch soc.
adv
Nine. Katherine Ward KnpeIian
.ecal teacher. studio 6t3 Olive
We'd. of each week. Voices tried
Arrangements made for lessons
Phone 57SW. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31
New Griffith
Produc tion at
Valley Theater

"Isn I Life Wond ,~ful, the
newest D. ". Griffith triumph, IS
one of the simplest little love
stories ever shown on screen. This
pio,urc appeals TO all people, BE-
cause it is filled with beauty and
replete with humo-.
Carol Dempster and Neil Hamil-
ton have the leading roles III this
production with a splendid ard well
known cas- in support. Ism I
Life Wonderful viii open tomor-
row at the Valley theatre for run
Of several days.
\-.L:,e .r ,,,oro fo4+a.,.rc +hor q
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31
Aratin

Austin, Tex. = Harold Osborne
broke his own world S record high
Jump Of feet IA inches by
clearing the bar at 6 feet 1915
inches in the inaugural Texas laT
games here.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

NTIIEN you do run across a
w tailored suit in the spring col
.lections. il is quite apt TO be
distinctive and striking. Here is
me with a very long coat and an
lvcrblouse of white pique with
bound buttonholes The whole effect
very straight and tuhelike.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

Bored q California oil well thou
sands OF feet. Next biggest bore is
some Of the movies they make.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

Why don t some Of these chronic
uplifters get jobs as elevator boys
and be quiet for while?
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31
steve's Evening steak dinners. ad

Willonghby Baek-Leq Willough-
by, popular high school student,
has returned from San Diego, where
he went for special treatmer,, for
his eyes, following a recent attack
of Influenza. Ice is back at school,
taking two classes a day and soon
hopes to be in normal condition
again.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

McCabe? Sure they are having
ono Of their good dances Friday
might. auF
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

Missing Link Pound. Ad-
yertise in the Press and il shall be
found,, is pro,ty good slogan
according to ]. S. Eastman, VINO
iost cuff link. one Of pair spe-
cially mads for him by local
lodge. The link was returned To
h,n Yesterday by a local women
who found i in the gutter in front
az the postoftice. covered WI mud
ms MS ;he street sweeper 's felent-
less broom was deeending upon IT,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

Regular Wednesday night dance
at Heber, 900 pm. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31
Valley Beauty Shop. Phone 324J.

Regular Wednesday night dance
Mt Heber, 900 D. N. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

Nothing is more fatten.ng than q
few months in Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

TO New Arrivals ESTABLISH vour
credit before you neei it. This win
save you delay in opening accounts
with valley Observation-Disclosures OF
our service. Application forms may
be s-,ured from merchants or p our
ofre Commercial Credit & Service
Co. III Rahkopf Bldg FL Centre.
Phone 264 an'
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

Headlight Campaign OH. c.
Reynolds, traffic officer in the f!
Centre police department, is still
conducting his campaign against de
fective headlights, and each day
sees several offenders in court as a
result Of his activities. Car owners
are warned by the police to see
that their headlights are properly
adjusted, otherwise they are liable
to arrest and a fine.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

April Fools Dance Wednesday
night Palm Garden, Heber, 900 D.
IN adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

Davis Beauty ParrUt. Phone 227.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

Noland's OrcnCsJra. Music for all
"casir~s. Phone El Centre 5S3. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

Calf. Orchestra at McCabe Dance
Friday night. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

April Fools Dance Wednesday
night Palm Garden, Heber, 900 p.
m. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

aotel Barbara Worth club break
tasr 25c up Special chicken, turkey
and steak dinners $100. Table De
hote dinner $1.00. Seventh street
entrance direct into dining room nj
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County,
Everybody 6ats RAUL s Buttered
Pop Corn. Whys adv

RREERRREEgERRaRHHElanaaHRRr7IErE
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

Held for Investigation.-Emilic
Alffaro, % and Miguel Romero. "a
were arrested in Imperial yesterday
by Inspector Linfoot of the United
States immigration service, charged
with being in this country Illegally
They were brought TO The county
Jail to await investigation regard
ing deportation proceedings.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-31

Regular Wednez lay night dance
at Eeber, 900 D. m. adv