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Evening star., 1926-09-26
MOUNT RAINIER.

MT. RAINIER. Md. September %
SpeciaD.-At the regular meeting Of
the mayor and common council Mon
day evening Frank Crown, chief. and
NJ. G. Harman. secretary. Of the fire
department. presented petition for
assistance in putting in A concrete
floor in the new Are house and. con-
crete driveway to the road. Their pc
tition was granted.
Several petitions were received from
residents of Thirty-seventh street,
asking for the lowering of sidewalk
to grade. construction Of cutters, an
additional street light, and also pc
titioning that Thirty-seventh street
be extended to Rhode Island avenue
In order to get water and sewer con-
nections. The petitions We're given
favorable consideration.
A petition for construction of side
walk on the east side of Rainier ave
nue from Thirty-second street to
Cedar street was accepted to take its
place on the list of sidewalks to he
constructed out of the revolving side
walk fund. 1t is understood this will
be about the next one on the list.
An ordinance was passed creating a
police court, with Robert r. joyce as
Judge. and town clerk and trea surer,
Evening star., 1926-09-26

PTRCELLvILLE. Va. September
es tSrecian.-Rev. Walt Holcomh
will conduct three-week revival
At the tabernacle here, beginning
Octoher Z.
At the September meeting of the
Purcellville Woman's Club. held at
the home of Mrs. T. \. Carruthers
Wednesday. the following were elect
ed: Mrs. Lester Dillon. president:
Mrs. Rebecca Hopes. secretary. and
Mrs. T. n. Carru'hers. treasurer.
The funeral Of Mrs. Martha Wenner
was held at the New Jerusalem
Church. Lovettsville. FRIDAY. the
Rev. w. F. SaItzgiver officiating.
She had been i'll several months. and
her death followed an operation at
Frederick City Hospital. She is sur
vjved by her husband, sister and
q brother.
Henry Heaton. graduate of the
University of Virginia. and son of
Mr.. and Mrs. y. r. Heaton. has en-
tered the Episcopal Theological Sem
mary. near Alexandria.
r r. Gregg was injured on Sat
urday by a bull, while at work. The
animal had not been regarded as
dangerous. Men who wero working
in a nearby field came to his rescue,
hnding him in semi-consci"ns con-
dition.
Work has begun on the new load
ing shed at the apple packing plant.
The building will he erected on a
foundation 30 ny so feet. near the
plant. and will greatly facilitate the
icadine of APPLES. The packing plant
opened Tuesday.
Edward F.. Nichols. prominent
hardware merchant. was badly cut
when an AK fell on his foot. severing
an artery.
Evening star., 1926-09-26
;f0NCK AS PILOT :.
UPHELD IN FRANCE
lie Bourget Airport Chief and
Others Say Ship Was
Overloaded.


PARIS. September 25.-The general
. opinion in French aviation circles
OF the fatal crash of the Sikorsky
transatlantic plane. piloted by the
French ace, Capt Rene Fonck, is
that It was overloaded and INSULT
ciently tested.
Concerning Col. II. F.. Hartley 8
charge that Fonck was incapable of
handling a plane Of that size and
load. Sidney Eeit, general America n
delegate TO the international Aero
nautical Federation. pointed out to-
day that Fonck was employed six
months ago on the basis of his record
as pilot. IL he was incompetent
to pilot q plane AS large as the Sikor-
: sky. II seemed a little strange, Neit
added. that his employers should take
a half wear 10 discover it.
: Commandant Renoise. officer in
charge Of the great Le Rourget air
port, remarked that Fonck had sue.
cessfully flown the Sikorsky plane
to Wa shington and return. which was
proof that he could handle II.
I'm my opinion" he said. the ac-
cident resulted from overloading.
Whoever superintended the loading of
the machine must share with the
pilot the responsibility for the acci-
dent
Evening star., 1926-09-26
DYNAMITING BRIDGE
CHARGE JAlLS TWO
Arrests at Cumberland Follow
Nine. Month Inquiry by Rail-
road Detectives.
Special Dispatch to The star.


CUMBERLAND. Md. September
25.-Following an indictment charging
dyna hitting the Western Maryland
Railroad Bridge AT Rngamon. Decem-
ber "a last. James Kendall and James
Toney both Of Ringamon. were placed
under arrest last night and lodged in
Jail at Fairmont for trial at this term
of the Criminal Court. Each is 40
years old.
Western Maryland Railway detec
tives Of this city and other points
had been working on the case for
the past nine months. The railroad
company had offered 81 900 reward.
The bridge was used for coal trains
on the Bingamon branch. and when it
was dynamited union miners were on
strike. The open shop mines on the
Binsanon branch were forced to
close because Of the damage.
Evening star., 1926-09-26

noon at the Vienna Public School
The speaker of the afternoon was
Mrs. Barrett Smith, daughter of the
late DR.. Kate Waller Barrett of
Alexandria. who was before her death
national president Of the Florence
Crittenton Mission and State regent
Of the d. A. r. in Virginia. There
were several music numbers by Miss
Hollis Waggoner, Irene Maxwell and
Miss Emily Van Doren.
The first shipment made this sea
son by I.atvian timber merchants to
Riga consisted Of 100 900 logs.
Plars for establishing and 10
cent store in Alden, Arabia, are being
discussed
Evening star., 1926-09-26
Tinney Pals Alimony.

SYRACUSE, y. Y. September 25
R.-The warrant for the arrest of
Frank Tinney comedian in the Earl
Carroll "Nanities," reached Sheriff
Louis Scriber of Onondaga County
this morning. However the actor
was not placed under arrest. Attor
ney William Rubin of Syracuse noti-
fed the sheriff that the 81 400 back
alimony owed by Tinney had been
sent to New York last night
Evening star., 1926-09-26
CANCER DAY PLANNED.
Demonstrations and Clinical Talks
on Baltimore Program.


Special Dispatch to The star
BALTIMORE. September 25.-Mary
land cancer day will he observed Mon
day in Baltimore with demonstrations
and clinical talks. a pathological con-
ference on cancer and public meet
ing for women.
Prominent physicians will conduct
the demonstrations and give talks
Included will be a number Of foreign
representatives. DR.. James a. Muir
ray, director of the imperial cancer
research fund of England. and DR..
Archibald Leitch of England will
speak at the women's meeting. Prof
Fl. r. Deelman. director of the 1nsti.
tute. of Pathology, University of
Gronigen. Holland; Prof. j. Maisin
surgeon -pathologist. Louvain. Bel
gium: DR.. William NJ. De Nries Of
Amsterdam, Holland. and Prof. Blu
menthal of Berlin will attend.
Evening star., 1926-09-26
Mothers! Apply Common Sense

THIS is the era Of the prevention
/ Of disease and sensible people
do not wait until sickness has ac-
tually come before remedying the
trouble. The crowded hospitals ev-
erywhere are sad examples of the
results of neglect. Be especially
watchful Of children. Restlessness,
lack of normal appetite and fever
ishness usually indicate constipa-
tion. Give a spoonful OF DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin at once and
you will help to prevent real sick
Evening star., 1926-09-26
Dobbin Still Rules.

WOODSTOCK. ILL.,, September 25
R.-"Old Dobbin'' may have been
put in the background by motor cars
in most sections of Illinois, but in
Evening star., 1926-09-26

laxative, a vegetable compound Of
Egyptian SIENNA with pepsin and
desirable aromatics, and so appre-
ciated that il is now the largest
selling preparation Of its kind in
the world, over 10 million bottles
being used annually. The formula
is on every package.
Three Rules of Health
Always keep a bottle Of Syrup
Pepsin in the family medicine
chest. Give it to any one from In
fant to grandparent, for 1t is safe,
and the cost is less than cent q
dose. Give it for constipation. tor
rid liver, indigestion. biliousness,
headaches, colds and other evil
dence of bowel obstruction. DR..
Caldwell, who was a practicing
physician for AZ years and who
originated this formula, had three
rules of health that he found very
effective among his patients, which
you can follow with great benefit:
Keep the head cool, the feet warm
and the bowels open.
S24 WashinpfOn ST.
Evening star., 1926-09-26
A Great Family Laxative

II may be difficult to decide just
what medicine to use out of the
many that are offered, but il would
not be if you knew the facts. There
are laxatives, cathartics, purga-
tives and physics, and they vary in
their reaction on the system. Nat
urally, the stronger the medicine,
the more it shocks the system, so
wise parents never give anything
but a laxative to children. DR..
Caldwelps Syrup Pepsin is a mild
Evening star., 1926-09-26
Three Rules of Health

Write "Syrup Pepsfn,' 5z4 Washington ST..
Monticello, Illinois, for q free sample bottle.
Evening star., 1926-09-26

The Lloyd Rarrage irrigation project
an the Indus River in India will cost
vaariv S65 nnn 600
Evening star., 1926-09-26
A CAREFULLY
CHOSEN RUG
GIVES CHEER
AND COMFORT

DUGs undoubtedly are a greater
N influence in the appearance
of the home than any other single
item of furnishing. The Rug can
introduce a studious note to the
library. give a restful tone to the
sleeping room, emulate life and
charm In the living room, and in
troduce just the proper degree of
serenity to the dining. room. Truly,
choosing rugs Is a most important
function.
At w. q J. Sloane's one finds not
only one of the largest selections
of both Imported and Domestic
Rugs on display in America, but
also a variety Of carpetinss in
euch a diversion Of colorings that
making a choice is a genuine
pleasure. Prices start at a very
reasonable level.
Evening star., 1926-09-26

McHenry County he still rules
supreme. Tax board of review he.
ures, just announced. show there are
1904 horses and 4.t45 pug&I~> p
wagons in the county. as compared
with 5.s1S automobiles and trucks.
Evening star., 1926-06-10
NAVAL ACADEMY HONOR
STUDENTS ANNOUNCED
Thirty-Two Members Of Fourth
Glass Achieve Average Of IS or
Better in All Subjects.

srecial Dispatch TO The star.
ANNAPOLIS. June tN.-Announce
ment was made today at the Naval
Academy of those members of the
third and fourth classes who obtained
star" grade for last year. having Sc
cured mark Of S. per cent Of the
total. or better. in all subjects.
In the third class but Of 272 mem
hers made this rating. In order Of
merit they are: Norman T. Ball. Ohio
Charles r. Watts. Ohio: James r.
Lee. Virginia; Paul F. Barrier. Kan
sas.
In the fourth. or beginning class.
AZ out of 409 obtained the star grade.
In order Of merit they are:
John r. Webster. California: Lincoln
Baird. Ohio: Leslie f. Richardson
Colorado. knight Pryor. st large;
Robert A. Henlein. Missouri; William
c. Allen. Oklahoma. John Fl. kea tley.
Iowa: James ". F'ar,'in. IL. Louisiana
Charles F.. Trescott. Ohio: Dale X
Pennington. Kansas: Frank NJ Adam
son, South Dakota: Richard r. Wolfe.
Missouri; Pat l.. Humphrey. Missouri;
Elliott w. Parish. jr., Georgia: Henry
G Persons. ir.. Alabama: Daniel T.
Rush, Wyoming, Edward J. Bacher,
Ma ssachusetts; Caleb 3. Laning, Mis-
souri,; George H. Wales. Vermont
Francis r. Dubrog Nevada: Robert
e. Mccoy, Ohio; Burl II. Bush. Penn.
sylvania; Charles +. Weakley, Mis-
souri,; Leonard T. Morse. Massachu
sets Delos Z. Wait. Arkansas;
Thomas E. Kent. jr.. at large Mau-
rice 3. Hinman, Montana: Macdonald
p. Mains, New York: William S.
Gates, Pennsylvania; Frederick G. Lip
bert, Pennsylvania; Warner s. Rodi-
man. Massa chusetts: Laurence e. Bal
iauf PENNSYLVANIA.
Evening star., 1926-06-10
Daylight Saving Time.

A few years ago complete hard
ware stock included something like
$50 types of hammers and axes. Due
to standardization this number has
been reduced tWO-thirdS.
Evening star., 1926-06-10
APPEAL FOR RADIO
REPAIR FUND MADE
Sets Given to "Shut- lns" in
Poor Condition-$3.00O
Campaign Launched.

The Washington radio hospital fund
committee today made an appeal for
$4,000 with which to reCondition the
radio receiving sets il installed several
years ago for "shut,tns" in S. hos
pitals, asyluns and charitable tnsti
tutions in the District
Leroy Mark. chairman Of the com
mtttee. pointed out that many of the
sets are badly in need Of repair and
others will not operate AT all because
Of dead" batteries and tubes. The
committees treasury Ia exhausted. he
said. and only through public contri-
buttons will it he possible TO restore
the sets to efficient operating condi-
tieu.
The COMMITTEES is making its appeal
chiefly TO the radio fans. whom Mr..
Mark said. are fully cogrizant Of the
benefits of radio entertainment to
''shut-ins." "If every radio fan in
Washington will contribute so cents,
he declared. we will have enough
money TO maintain the sets for AT
least two years"
Certificates to BE Given.
Attractive certificates, certifying
that each donator is contributing
member Of the hospital radio fund
have been printed. and will he mailed
10 IL CONTRIBUTORS. ne reff1UC6Ie Is
designed TO be placed on radio receiv-
ins sets.
The American Society Of Authors.
Composers and Publishers and the
American Broadcasting O.. are co
operating with the committee in its
drive for funds. The music writer's
nrsa nIzation through its president. .
Gene Buck. has authorized the com
rnittee's broadca sting station WMAI.
to use the works OF it's membership
without the payment Of the royalties
extracted from other radio stations.
The American Broadcasting Co. has
its periods on the air for advertising
purposes.
Writing to Mr. Mark. Mr. Buck
sa id: This society ia proud of the
privilege accorded us to cooperate e
with you by extending. cratuitously.
permission to broadcast from your
sta ton the copyrighted musical works
belonging to our members.
In doing SO we are inspired by the
cause which YOU are serving in main
tanning a hroa dcastinc station and we
cheerfully recognize that the financia |
returns will not profit any individual.
hut are solely 70 continue the service
rendered 10 the unfortunate persons
who are confined in charitable
institution.
ftnd should he sent to Herbert r.
Shannon trea surer. Room EOS. Colo
RADIO Building.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-30
CONSTRUCTIONS OF
BIG GAS TANK TO
START MONDAY

Work will start Monday with con
strnction of the holder or storage
tank for gas at the Inland Empire
Gas company plant at Fougth and
Magnolia streets. The holder will be
'of steel and viii have u capacity Of
10000 cubic feet Of gas The cc-
ment for the foundation is being
laid and the work of StaliHg me-
chiEcrY viii progress rapidly upon
its arrival from Birmingham, Ala-
bama. Construction Of the holder is
similar to that of elevated water
tanks. the steel plates being rivctcd
with hot bolts which call; the sheets
of metal and in cooling bring them
together making the tanl: gas tight.
y large amount Of heaters for use Of
gas patrons have already been re
ccived aud 1t is hoped to have the
plant in readiness by the middle of
December.
The plant when completed win be
in readiness to supply gas for cook
ing, heating and other purposes.
Pipe lines viii be extended from
this city to Imperial and Brawlrv on
the north, Hcbcr CaleXico on The
south and later to lioltyiilc ON the
east. 1t is planned to erect large
gas containers both ut BrawIrN and
CalcXico. Gas can be supplied TO all
cities of the Imperial Valley until
the population doubles without neccs-
stating plant cnlargmentS, The
pipe to be used for the distribution
Of gas is what is known as crntritu-
gal cast iron pipe and viii last with
out deterioration in any kind Of soil
conditions.
The company was organized Yc1r
ago by II. w. Burkhart OF I1s AuIc-
les and q group of Los Angeles and
Long Beach capitalists, We'll known
in the banking and business world.
The company after organization pur-
chased the franchise and easements
owned by the W. F. Holt interests,
ami was granted rights OF way over
the county roads b. the supervisors.
The total cost OF construction
win be in excess Of a million dollars.
The main office Of the company
is in Los Angeles, but the local Of
flee is in the rooms occupied by the
Fl Centre chamber Of commctc" at
ll6 North Sixth strccT.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-30
LETTUCE GROWERS
MEETING TO BE
HELD NOV. 18TH

An official announcement has
been received from G.. II. Tcckc. di
rector Of the Department of Agri.
culture at Sacramento, which runs
as follows:
In accordance with the provisions
Of Section 4 of the California Fruit
and Vegetable Standardization Act
Of 1925, (approvcd MAY %, 1925;
statutes 1925, Chapter $500 pub
lie meeting Of growers. dealers and
others interested in the production
and marketing Of head lettuce is
hereby announced to hc held at the
Court House, FL Centre, California,
Saturday, November 10, 1926, at .
p. IN.
The meeting will consider the re-
tommcndations Of the state com.
mittrc on lettuce Standardization in
connection with the proposed revi-
sion Of the California Fruit and
Vegetable Standardization Act ~
applied to this commodity. Such
other business rs may come within
the jurisdiction Of this meeting will
also hc transacted. Growers, ship
prr4 and all others who may be in
tcr,stcd are requested to attend.
lSigncd.)
G. II. HECKE.
adv Director Of Agriculture.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-30
STATEMENT MADE
BY OFFICERS OF
1928 GRAND JURY
To the Public:

To the Public:
y printc 4 circular has been
distributed throughout the Nalley
towns addressed to the city voter. =
In This circular there is a statement
10 the effect that the grand iury
report appeared in Washington in
the hands Of enemies Of the Swing.
Johnson bin before it was filed here
This circular is signed American
Conservation club; Finney for Judgr
club; larcW for Judge club; Farm
Crs committee.
While the names Of the foreman
and secretary Of that grand jury
are not stated. and they would have
been stated if the people who dis
trlbuted this circular had been
frank about the matter, aS they
should have been, it is generally
known that the only grand jury re
port which which was ever sent 10
Washington was the report of the
1923 grand Jury, which was filed in
February. 1924, and OF which grand
jury the undersigned We're foreman
and secretary, respectively. That
ItpUIb NtS ono tLlllClLAhS AAIt III
rcctors of the Imperial Irrigation
district for their extravaganza in the
expenditure Of public money.
The statement that this report
was in the hands of anybody in
or elsewhere. other
than the grand jury itself before it
was flied in the office OF the county
clerk aud became 4 public record
Is malicious}y untrue. The minutes !
IF the grand jury, and they are a
public record. show that the report /.
N question was filed with the clerk !
and became public record open to
everybody on the same day that the ,
grand Jury agreed upon it.
\. y. BUCkLIN. /
Foreman /.
= II. LIEN.
Secretary /
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-30
TRANSCRIPT OF
COURT VERDICT
IS REPRINT Ed

bccaOSc or Misrepresentation
! concerning the terms of the decision
! II! the ease of Fairbanks VS.. Gale,
! the following transcript of the de
! ci>ion from the court records is Civ.
IN.
Ault and McKinnon. attorneys for
Mrs. Fairbanks, state tnat the fol
lowing comprise the only terms Of
settlement, either written or verbal,
which were considered or entered
into:
M. Mckee: II the Court please
it has never been, and is not now,
the desire Of NJ. Gale that any.
thing that he may have said or done
win in any way injnrc Mrs. Glib
son. formerly Mrs. Fairbanks. lie
is willing now, and at all times has
betn willing to DO everything in his
power. except rs il was necessary
for him to DO otherwise, in order
that she may not be injured in the
future. and in order that her name,
insofar rs is possible, may he clear
ed from any thing that he may have
SAID. or anything or sting that may
have been in the words which he Ut
tered IN 4 momeut OF haste, that
Jury return verdict IN favor Of
plaintiff in the sum Of One Dollar,
and / understand that i agreeable
to plaintiff and her counsel.
MIR. Ault: That il right
The Court: It is i very happy
outcome OF the entire matter. and
| an glad You have been able to
agree on It, Does the .ury desire
to lctirc' II = at compulsory un-
l,.>s YOU wish dc you desire to re-
tire befor, agreeing ON the Yer,
dict,
juror Yes.
tJa,v rctir5S.A
(Julv returns into court.l
The curt: G2ntlcmc2 DO yo'
>tiunlate inat the ilry is present
NJ. Su,-: L ma IN 81 stipulated.
Mr.. Mckee: I's.
Tie "ol. :: l.a.c. u 2G'ocl npon
Foreman Of the jury: We lave.
your Honor.
lie Court: You mqy pass it UP.
Gerdict harrsa 10 the C1irt.l
The Court: rhr i 'aik Will liter
IL ,,.aict.
The Clerk: In the Superior Court
OF the state of California, in and
for the County of Imperial Carmen
G. Fairbanks. Plaintiff. W. d. {.
Gale, Defendant. Verdict. We,
the ipry in the above entitled ac
tion find COR the Plaintiff in the
sum Of 500 damages. Dated the
15-h dav of October, 1926. BY VI.
7. Stone, Foreman.
The Court: Is that your verdict
gentlemen
The Jury: Yes.
The Court: Very well, tho yer
diet will be so entered. Ladies and
gentlemen of the jury. the litigants
in thN {ase through their attorneys
have MAIZE request. and ] think
vour ver5ict is Q happy outcome of
the matter which was causing con
siderable diSsution in our neigh
boring town, ana / am going TO
givc YOU their suggestion and re
tH'Nt. ana tHAs - tHdt tHC li''N'>
Of this trial, and the discussion in
your Jury room and out of i, that
il win probably be for the best
interest of the town of Imperial,
and al concerned that as little be
said as possible by everybody CON
cerned in it. and that the case be
allowed to rest where you have
placed it by your verdict, and that
there be no discussion either as to
the outcome OF the case rs decided
bv YOU or rs TO how YOU stood, or
anything Of that nature. Just Sim
ply allow the ease TO rest where You
have placed il by your verdict. /
wish to thank YOU for your atten-
ton TO this matter adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-30

dav INTO the death Of Herbert Will
lcM IL, who was killed late yestcr.
DAY when he was run over by II
light truck driven by Miss Esther
Freye. Miss Fteye was released
after police heard witnesses declare
.hc accident was unavoidable.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-30

ing. They win spend the week end
With their parents in FL Ccntro.
Mrs. \. lIelbok Of PORTLAND, Orc
: the guest Of her daughtet, MIS-.
y. II. Richardson.
Mn. \. W Swanson came over
from San Diego Tor the week emu
to visit in FL Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-30
COTTON MARKETS

NEW YORK, Oct. 30. frhe cot
ton market closed up 20 to %
9oints. Spots steady, up 20; mid
Hrlan1S 1os5
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-30
PERSONALS

Melvin King ana William paw.
SON motored down from Clafemont
Ehore they are enrolled at Pomona
college, arriving early this morn.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-30
Porterville Boy
Killed BY Truck

PORTERVILLE. Calf. Oct. 80.
An inquest will be held here to.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-30
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the Jasper com
munity for their kind words Of sym
pathy and also FOR the check for
flowers.
F.. 0. Thomas & Family.
adv Mr. and Mrs. Grey Hasty.
Phoenix tribune., 1926-11-01

In the Mormon Tabernacle at Salt
Lake City you can hear a pin drop
but in some of our churches you
can't even hear a coin drop
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-21
FORD WILL NOT TESTIFY

DETROIT, Dec. 21.-Henry Ford refused to accept the invitation ot Representative Bloom to testify be- fore the Senate committee on his charge that international Jews con- trolled the federal reserve system and their agencies.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-21
PLANT AND ALCOHOL
 s1,000,00Q SEIZED

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-A distilling plant and alcohol valued at $1,OOO, 900 was seized on the estate of Dr. Chas. clan, where it had been operated by bootleggers in his absence and un- known to him.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-21
PLAN INVESTIGATION

~NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Thirty prominent us, churehr1e1Is, writers and educators plan . Investigation of religious and economic conditions in Mexico under the sponsorship of Herbert c. Herring.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-21
AIR CHIEF HOPS OFF

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-General Patrick, army air chief, left for San Antonio for the hop-off of the five army fliers in the Pan-American flight.