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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-07
COST LIMIT
PUT At
$1,000
District Economies Associa-
ton Gives Out Figures After
Completing Inquiry

; The great need of the Nations
Capital today is the construction
of well built, moderately priced
homes that will be beyond ques-
tion good investments for families
Of limited means.
This is the opinion of officials
Of the District Home Economics
Association, which has been
formed to encourage the building
of better homes in Washington and
contiguous territory by cooper
ating with builders who are con-
structing houses on large scale.
Out of Seasonal Class.
According to a statement issued
today by the association, the average
family, whose income Is $4,000 a
year. cannot afford to pay more
than $500 for a home.
Financial difficulties, 1t is pointed
out, are likely to occur when the
moderate salaried man attempts
to finance a home costing above
$500.
Co-incident with the assertion of
Home Economics Association officials
comes a statement from the Depart
ment of Commerce in which 1t is
pointed out that the building in
dustry is moving out OF the sea-
sonal class to one furnishing en-
ployment to thousands of workmen
twelve months in the year.
Sa0rafaru EIorHovf ~.
Commerce Department, said custom,
not climate, has been responsible
mainly for the seasonal ups and
downs in building. He added that
these evils are largely unnecessary
and can be eliminated"
Construction Cost Vast.
According to Mr.. Hoover, the
value Of construction in the country
u more than $4,000 ,OOO, 900 annually.
Business in general has much to
gain from more stable conditions in
the building industry. he said.
Digging up statistics from the
1920 census and the various in
come tax reports, the District Home
Economics Association finds there
are 96,l94 families in the District
OF Columbia, and only 72.175 dwell
Hngs.
These figures show there is an
excess OF families over dwellings to
the amount of Is per cent.
The 1920 census shows the aver
age family in dwellings, consists of
80 persons, officials of the associa-
ton said.
The income tax report for 1922
shows there were 42.761 heads Of
families paying the tax, the average
salary being SO, 500.
Subtracting the total number of
those paying income taxes in Wash
ington from the total number in
the District, leaves 53,433 families
making no returns, thus indicat-
ing. officials said, that with the
deductions allowed by law they do
not have an income CT $4,000.
Average Income Low.
From these figures the associa-
uon officers concluded the average
salary of employees in the District
Is between $500 and $4,000.
With the idea Of assisting fami-
lies of average incomes to build or
buy their own homes without get.
ting "over their heads" in finan-
cling the dwellings, the association
Is building a $=->del hC<ne at Aurora
Hills, Va. Another will be built at
Garrett Park, Md.
The following committee has
made careful study of housing con-
ditions in this city and is making
plans for the construction of better
homes: Mrs. Belle Shelton Ketcham,
Mrs. Edith Salisbury, DIR. Louise
Stanley, Mrs Charles Holmes and
Miss Julia Connor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-07
"SWEET ADELINE."

Mike O'F1ynn he loved to sing,
But was no operate star:
He simply waded right In
And made the rafters Jar.
He had no stage aspirations,
And didn't intend to do 80,
So it wac quite painful
When he tried TO be q CaFusO.
When he started In on some song
His wife ratified the Dishes
Showing that for his music
She had no joyous wishes.
His children, too, were quite blue
When daddy started to sing;
One small one thought ne was crying
And felt sorry for the poor thing.
BRIDGEPORT.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
TEAPOT
DOME SCANDALS
IN new APPEAL

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2. The
national sensations Of the Teapot
Dome scandals were revived today
when the government twent before
District Of Columbia court Of ap-
peals in q final effort to bring the
principals before the bar Of crimi-
nal justice ON bribery charges.
The bribery case will be lost for
ever If the government fails to con-
vince the court that indictments
founds last year against former Sec
retary Of the Interior Albert Fall,
Harry F. Sinclair and the Edward
Dohenys, senior and junior, were
valid.
To hold them valid, the court will
have to reverse the ruling Of Chief
Justice Mccoy Of the district su.
preme court, who quashed them
Mccoy held that the indictments
were invalid because Oliver Tagan
special assistant at the department
Of justice, was illegally in the
grand jury room at the time they
were returned.
Since the indictments We're nulli-
fiedy the special government oil
counsel, Atlee Pomerene and Owen
Roberts, have secured new indict
ments charging conspiracy, but it
was found that no new bribery in
dictments could be obtained because
Of the statute Of limitations.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given by Geo.
W. Allen, administrator of the ess
tate of K Yale Zamora, deceased,
to all persons having claims against
said deceased, to present them with
in four months after first pnbica-.
tion of this, notice to the under
signed at 107 Rehkopf Building, El
Centre, California, the place select
ed to transact business Of said es-.
tate, OF file them within four
months after first publication Of
this notice in the office Of Clerk
Of Superior Court, Imperial Coun-
ty. r..
Dated this 18th day Of October,
1925. !
GEO. W. ALLEN, Administrator
Jas. w. Glassford, Attorney for Ad-
ministrator. o 10 26 N 2 9 16
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
HOLTVILLE
By Press staff Correspondent

HOLTVILLE, Nov. 2.-In q col
lision Saturday morning at the
corner of Holt avenue and 9TH
street between a touring car driven
by j. G. Boswell of Corcoran, Cali
fornia and sedan, driven by Jack
Mccoy of this city, Boswell was
severely cut and bruised about the
face and head. Mccoy was accom-
panied by James Alfred, who sus-
tained a lacerated finger. Boswell
was also accompanied by two com
panions, but neither were injured.
Both ears We're wrecked almost be-
yond repair, the car driven by Bos-
well having overturned three times.
Clarence Thielsen, Arvel Scrog-
gins, Noval o. Walker and Bonner
Williams were visitors in Ell Centre
Friday evening.
A large number of local residents
turned out to welcome the senatorial
committee, who passed through here
Saturday morning. Flags were dis
played and large signs boosting the
all American canal were conspic-
ously posted.
Among the local football fans
who attended the ,Calexico- Central
footall game at Ell Centre Saturday
afternoon were Ed Kirkland, Floyd
Thomas, Bonner Williams, Clarence
Thiesen, Edward Brady, Roy Will
lams, Clark Woodland and Carey
Mitchell.
The American Legion house
warming party and Hallowe ZEN So
cial, which was given Saturday
night at the new legion home on the
corner of Sixth and Cedar, was at
tended by large crowd of local
residents. Delightful refreshments
were served during a varied and in
tersting program, which had been
arranged by Joe Feireabend.
Anon Williams was able to re-
turn to school Monday morning af-
ter several days illness.
The regular boy scout meeting
will be held at the Methodist
church tonight at 1880 O'Clock.
Scoutmaster Arthur McKinnon asks
"cubs' not attend these meetings,
owing to the lack of an assistant
scoutmaster to take charge of them.
Russell Thompson was q visitor
in FL Centre Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Vivian Of this
city spent Friday evening in Ell
Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
PALACE TO SHOW
FAMED FILM PLAY.
'C0MMAND DMENTS'

The :picture which has been ac-
claimed in every part of the United
States and in practically every for
eign country in the world as the
outstanding cinema masterpiece of
all times is coming to the Palace
Theater Tuesday for its first FL
Centre showing.
Cecil b. DeMille's "The Ten
Commandments the peak of this
great directors s supervising genius
opens a limited engagement here
following one Of the most success
full runs Of any super-photoplay
production.
Playing the wo-a-day," in New
York City, it broke the record of
SO weeks which had been held by
"The Covered Wagon" remaining
at capacity business for SO consc
cutive weeks. "The Birth of a Ma
tion,' was only able to last Al
weeks ON Broadway while "Way
Down East, 1.-The -Four Horse
men, and "The Thief of Bagdad,'
held up lesser period.
About five million people, it is
conservatively estimated have seen
this remarkable picture since it was
first shown at two dollar scale.
Thomas Meighan in "The Man
Who Found Himself,' Booth
Harrington story Of modern crimi-
nal life, closes two day run at
the Palace tonight. "The Ten Com
mandments;' opening Tuesday rep
resents one of the finest examples
Of cinema entertainment ever
brought to Ell Centre and its recep-
tion is certain and positive. Mat
inees will be established during it's
showing for the benefit Of those
who desire to avoid long waiting
lines and crowded houses.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
(By LAURA SWETT)

The Imperial Valley Academy of
Music will celebrate its formal
opening Tuesday night.
In this brief statement is embod-
led the naturalization of a dream,
and an evidence of faith in the fu-
ture of Imperial Valley.
But recently completed, the
Academy of Music building, situat-
ed on Olive avenue between Sixth
and Seventh streets. forms Il splen-
did addition to the city. Thousands
of dollars have been spent by Prof.
Elmer A. Todd, director, and
Mrs. Todd in their cndeavor to pro-
vide an adequate and beautiful set
ting for the study of music and al
lied branches of art.
Designed and built by r. A. Chcs-
nut for Prof. and Mrs. Todd. the
Academy of Music is attractive from
both exterior and interior views
But the outside appearance of the
two story studio, built in English
style with sharply sloping roof and
pebble-dash finish, has already re
ceived favorable comment from
most of ri Centre s residents. 1t
is, therefore, the interior, which will
be open to the public for the first
time on Tuesday night, which is of
particular interest.
Large Reception Hall
Entering the academy from the
porch, the visitor finds himself in
the reception hall. which forms part
of the spacious auditorium. A room
of large size, given pleasing pro
portions by the high ceiling with its
cathedral beams rising at the center
to height of 81 feet above the
floor greets the eye.
TO the right and left are studios,
each with its grand piano. But
the feature of the room which at
tracts the gaze first and holds it
longest is the stage, with the pipe
organ grille in the raftered loft
above.
Through 4 clever arrangement of
sliding doors, the stage may be
shut off as Il separate studio or APP
pear as part of the auditorium.
Prof. Todd s attractive studio has
n fireplace designed by Mrs. Todd,
with soft blues, greens and browns
harmoniously combining in the tile
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
NOTICE OF EsTRAY

Notice is hereby given that on
the fourteenth day Of August, 1925,
there was taken up at my place and
is now being held at the Ellis
Ranch, miles north Of Seeley, the
following described animal:
One Chestnut sorrel mare, be-
tween three and four years old, with
white spot on forehead. Notice is
hereby given that unless the said
animal is claimed by its owner with
in 80 days from this date and the
cost Of damage and its keeping paid
a. required by law, / shall turn
said animal over to the Constable
Of FL Centre township for sale ae-
cording to act 1000 Of the general
Lave Of California.
Value about $4,000.
Dated October 10, 1925.
A. +. ESCHERN.AN.
October 10 20 No 2.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
WOMAN SWALLOWS
POISON DIR AUG H T
FOLLOW I'm G ROW
NJ U.iteA Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. "A
quarrel with her sweetheart, a Fres-
no man whom she refused to name,
put Miss Lillian Martin, "a, in the
hospital here today for poison treat
ment.
Miss Martin told police she was
severely beaten during the quarrel
and was worried and in pain, so that
she took what she believed to be a
sedative. She denied intent to take
poison. The man in the case, she
told police, returned to Fresno to-
day.
Emergency hospital attendants
said Miss Martin would recover.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
Marion Davies
Scores Big Hit In
Broadway Drama

Monta Bell has turned out the
best film of his short career in
Marion Davies "Lights of Old
Broadway" which is enjoying its
Imperial valley premier showing a,
the Valley Theater. 1t was not un-
til about year ago that the pic
ture-goer first heard Of young Bell.
With the release Of Broadway
After Dark" exhibitors, producers
and film fans began to inquire who
he IVES. -
Miss Davies has not been seen on
local screens for some time, and
with the premier showing of this
pretentious and gigantic picture Of
fering, film fans of the Imperial
valley are thoroughly enjoying its
showing at the Valley Theater, now
under the supervision, control and
management of the West Coast
Theaters, Inc.
Lights of Old Broadway will
continue as the feature attraction
at the Valley Theater tonight and
tomorrow only. Regular admission
prices prevail for the showing.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
HEBER
by Press Staff COrrespon dent

HEBER, Nov. 2.-The Heber P.
T. A. gave delightful Hallowe 'en
social on Friday evening. The room
was filled with school patrons. The
program was spooky from the ghost
ly reception at the door to the
"dream in the cemetery Some
waists were good size as shown
by the change in the miniature ap-
ron pockets, amounting to $l7.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. b. Dobson of
Turlock, were looking up old ac-
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
Steve's Players
Lick S. D. Bakers
to Tune of 1872

"Steve's Stars walloped the
team from Cramer's Bakery, San
Diego. yesterday at the Calexico
baseball park, the score being 1S
to 2. Although the San Diego out
fit came here with record Of Is
straight wins. at no time did they
show anything that would warrant
such n record. The game was slow
and uninteresting to watch, except
when one of the local players pull
ed off a brilliant fielding stunt.
paddy" Livingston was on
the mound for "Steve team
and although he was little wild
i'll the second inning, permitting two
runs to score, he settled down there
after and held the San Diego team
to four hits. Patterson was on the
receiving end of the local battery.
"Steve 50 new infield, with
Smith at first, Mari at second, Gros.
so at short and Jack Tackett at
third, compares favorably with any
semi-pro infield in Southern Cali
fornia.
The local team is particularly
anxious to get an enclosed playing
field in Ell Centre and A. j. Barnes,
proprietor Of "Steve's Coffe Shop
who is backing the team, is en-
deavoring to interest local business
men and baseball fans in obtaining
an enclosed park.
Next Sunday "Steve's Stars
will play the team from the Neigh
borhood House Recreation center
San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
SIGNAL MAN KILLS SELF

LEGRAND, Calf, Nov. Char,
les Parker, 40. Santa Fe signal
maintenance foreman, was dead
here today after shooting himself
in the head with shotgun.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02

Paint Shop at 142 So. Eighth st.
Clean, new shop, fully equipped for
first class workmanship. Prices rea-
sonable. Satisfaction guarateed. adv
Misses Billy Chance and Betty
Shorts, marcels Use, manicuring.
Barbara Worth Barber Shop. Phone
797. adv
Wanted-Applications from young
people desiring theater positions.
Apply room $50, Barbara Worth
Hotel. adv
Sanitary Barber Shop, 562 Main
St., for first class barber work
fully equipped with baths. Sanitary
conditions strictly observed. T. A.
Hunt, proprietor. adv
Your Own Home built to your
tastes and needs. Pay like rent. Ask
Valley Lumber Co. Phone 241. adv
Palmer & Greenwell, Chiroprac-
tors. Room 26 to %, Bank of Italy
Bldg, Ell Centre. Phone 14S. adv
Hold La'l AS Suspect. - Archie
WHY, 16 years old, was picked up
at the quarantine station near Yuma
bridge Saturday by Deputy Sheriff
Quick, on suspicion of being impli-
Gated in the theft of a car at Holt
vile. The youngster was brought
to this city this morning and was
held at the Jail until an investiga-
tion into his story could be made.
WHY denied that he knew any
thing about the theft Of the car
and stated he was on his way to Fort
Grant, Arizona, to see his brother,
when he was arrested by Quick.
Misses Billy Chance and Betty
Shorts, marcels 75c, manicuring.
Barbara Worth Barber Shop. adv
Bowers Mattress Shop. Phone
324R. 533 Broadway, Ell Centro. adv
For Mattress Work. Phone 324R.
adv
Davis Beauty Pa,ior. Phone 227.
adv
Guests At Golf Club.-In addition
to large registration Of members
at the El Centre Golf club yester
day, several out-oftown guests were
noted on the course. F. G. Cud-
'debeck Of San Diego was playing as
the guest Of A. H. Keller, Mrs. Phil
d. Swing was the guest Of Mrs. Al
len P. Nuffer and B. C. Wallford of
Escondido, was with Earle Davis.
w. r. Bailey, W. A. Fleming, Alex
McBurney and T. A. Dahl, all of
Jack Brothers and McBurney, prom
inent Brawley produce growers and
shippers, We're special guests Of the
club.
Try Loynd's Steaks. Loynd's
Drug Store. adv
Furniture Bargains. Clayton &
Stevens. Us No. 5th. adv
Leaving For Iona 1inda.-Post-
master c. w. Collins was scheduled
to leave today for Iona Linda,
where he will spend several weeks
at the sanitarium. Going to get
repairs and a general overhauling
preparatory to the Christmas rush, -
said the postmaster in speaking OF
his intended departure.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
ONE DEAD, 10 INJURED
IN FRESNO ACCIDENTS

FRESNO, Calf, Nov. 2Onc per-
son was killed and ten injured in
weekend traffic accidents here.
Francisco Ramos, 55, is the fatality
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02

New Zealand has found the red
wood well suited to conditions there
and this spring ordered $50 pounds
Of seed from Humboldt county.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02

Black Mission grapes shipped by
E. NJ. Koeling and A. NJ. Doty of
Biggs, Butte county, tested higher
for sugar content than any in the
valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02

quaintances. Mr.. Dobson was a
business man in Heber a number Of
years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wassum Of Van
Nuys, were here on n business trip
and called upon old neighbOrs.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02

Kingsburg, Fresno county, has 4
l 200 car grape crop this season.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02

'Tis indeed the truth
our special process
of washing and dry
ing blankets takes
from them their soil
and puts back into
them the comfort
that makes them
your Wintertime
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02

friends. Protect them from
moths by having us call for
them. And wrap up all your
other clothes, children play
things, the table and bed linens,
lis shirts and your rub dresses.
Rough Dry for 10 cents a pound.
Can you beat itf
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02

Automobile Loans. I clear your
var and loan you money, you pay
ne by the month. Fred r. Cross,
$50 Main St. Phone 359J: FL Cen
70. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

Imperial Youth Arrested.-Brice
Frederick, Is years old, who is
charged with grand larceny, was
arrested at Riverside yesterday and
was taken back to this city by
Undersheriff Bert Underwood, who
was notified of the arrest by the
Riverside police. Frederick is ac-
cused of stealing q sum of money at
Imperial and is held for investiga-
ton by the juvenile officer.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02

New Paris Cafe. Mexicali. Chinese
and American dishes. New orchcs-
ira. Dancing every evening. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-11-02

Wooda Blesy, School Of Dancing
1913 Orange, Ell Centre. Classical,
Ballroom, Charleston. Phone 411W.
adv
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-30
Phone Bowlers VIII
Stage Battle Here

"Wednesday evening the Illinois
iisIl telephone bowling team, playing
oil Chicago. defeated tho southefn
California telephone team, playing a,
Los Angeles. by a score OF g.sbs 10
sess. The Southern California team
on Tusrday evening had won the
Pacific coast telephone contest, De.
foatine the Washington team. which
played At Seattle. By margin or
ciEh, pins.
The Chicago team. Immediately
after It's victory over Los Angeles.
sent a challenge TO the Washington
team, Washington last year had
beaten tho Illinois Bell players and
had been accorded the 1894 telephone
championship Of America. which II
rsllnuiishcd when defeated las. Tues.
day evening by the southern Call.
fornians.
a message was sent from Seattle
Thursday accepting tho Chicago
challenge. Tho Washington team
viii bowl in this city. probably NEXT
Saturday evening. rho Chicago
scors viii ut the Same time DO postod
hero by wire.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-30
Correspondent Gets
League Decoration

GENEVA. April 3o.--Paul Ify.
mans. president OF the first league
Of nations assembly. has conferred
the decoration OF the order OF the
crown OF Belgium upon Henry
Wood. In charge OF tho United Press
bureau here.
Tho decoration carries the rank
Of chevalicr and is in recognition
OF Wood five years service In
reporting the meetings and work OF
the league"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-30
TO PROBE MINES
Club VIII Expose Fake Ven-
lures and Stock Sales

Passing upon all public offers Of
mining securities IN an attemp, 10
expose fake schemes and ald legltt
mate ventures will be the work OF
the Seattle Mining club. organized AZ
the Chamber Of Commerce Wednes.
dag noon
A committee viii 30 appointed 10
take charge or the approval or dla.
approval Of mining STORYTELLING
schemes The board Of trustees.
elected at the meeting, Ia as foiloWs;
Falcon Joalln. NJ. y. Leehey. Rob
rsl Mcilsou, w j. Eimendorf. J H.
Hull. Chester r. Leo. J. G. Haas.
Dorsey Hager Minor Roberts. c. D.
Garfield. +, c. stoesa. L. a, Lcavcn.
saler, Harry Townsend. NJ. J. Falk.
cnberg and Thomas Davis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-30
ETTER HOMES
GROUP MEETS
Committee Plans for Week
Long Program Here

The first meetins Of the Better
Homes ia America" Seattle commit
tee met Wednesday noon In the
Chamber OF Commerce building un'
der the craftsmanship Of Mrs George
y. sohonsld. appointed by Herbert
Hoover.
Mrs sehofiold appointed Alonfo
Victor Lewis OF the chamber as
general manager and Mrs. J, T.
MACPHERSON as yice chairman. MI
Lewis then appointed a publicity
committee. composed 81 Mrs J. H.
Macpherson, q. Hohinsun and Mrs
Victor Zedniek chairman.
Complete plans for tho weck'long
program win be decided upon al the
meeting Of tho COMMITTEES Friday
afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The members who attended the
first meeting were: ban Hlmsihoeh'
A. ~ ierzbers. a. Robinson. Mth
Henry Landes, Miss A. J Bliss,
Mrs w. u. nArnhArt, Mrs. Carrie
H. Buell.. Mrs ". H. Hawthorne,
Mrs a. A. ~. nonnar and Mrs
Victor zedniek
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-30
Woman Victim of
Auto Improving

some Improvement In the condition
Of Mrs. A. s. Hawk. 1914 Summit,
ave, was reported Thursday shc
was run down by an auto at Third
ave. and Pike st.. Tuesday. physl
cinna Mt the city hospital Thursday
hoped she would recover.
The woman was crushed by the
wheels OF heavy sedan driven By
Mira. J.. 4. Holt, 500 Crockett AZ. A,
frat physicians dospalred Of saving
her life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-04-30
CHINESE PLEAD
Men Nabbed In Golden West
Raid 10 Answer Charges

Thirty eight Chinese. negroes and
whites. nabbed By deputy shfrlffs
In tho big gambling raid 10 the uoi,
den West hotel building several
weeks ago. were 10 appear before
Justice Dalton Thursday afternoon
TO enter pleas 10 state vagfancy
charges. They are az largo under
i15 bonds each
slx principals. Including Tho al.
legged proprietor of the establish.
ment. Frank Louie. and HE pretty
Chinese wife, face trial next month
charged with operating gambling de.
vices. The men appearing Thurs.
day arc represented by J. ]. SUN.
van. tong attorney, and r. g.
Reagan.