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Smyrna times., 1927-01-19

Here is what people on the
outside of our state think OF
"Delaware's Duty" The Phila-
delphia Evening Bulletin in its
edition of yesterday says:
'FMr. Pierre S. DUPONT, having
within five years, given approx
imately $5,OOO,0OO for education
in Delaware, announces with an
evident note of regret that he is
through" Consolidated ele-
mentary and high schools in the
towns of the Diamond State are
the visible evidences of his gen
erosity. But Mr. DUPONT be-
lieves that the people have
shown too little appreciation Of
his efforts to raise the low
standard of public education in
Delaware and replace the anti
quated system by one that
American education authorities
are coming to regard as a model.
''He advocated a bond issue Of
$8,000,000 at the session Of the
Legislature two years ago, the
proceeds to finance a program Of
replacing the unsanitary out
worn and ruinous elementary
school houses in rural districts.
After this proposal was rejected,
he took the office of Tax Com
missioner to institute an efficient
policy in collecting the State in
come tax, which is earmarked
exclusively for school purposes.
The Treasury at Dover now
holds surplus exceeding $8,-
100000, and the proposal is
made at the present session to
appropriate S2,OOO,OOO a year
for the construction Of school
houses.
IF that shall be done Mr.. du-
Pont might reconsider his de-
termination not to renew the
deed Of trust under which the
Service Citizens functions in
many kinds of welfare work and
the School Auxiliary spent mil
lions in building. The duty Of
the Legislature is plain. No bet
ter use can conceivably be made
of the surplus than to build the
schools that are 50 badly need
ed. Mr.. duPont's announce
ment is sharp notice to the law
makers that they can no longer
expect him to do personally
what the State collectively is in
duty bound to do"
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19

After serving as editor of
Every Evening for four years,
William ]. Robertson has resign
ed and left the local staff Satur-
day. Beginning Monday he as
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19
WANTED

Salesman for Lubricating Oil and
Paint; two lines combined. Salary or
Commission. The Royce Refining Co.
of The Royce Paint Co., Cleveland,
Ohio.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19
WANTED

Ladies who desire to turn all OF
spare time into money, call or write
G. A. Merritt, sales agency Home and
Office Supplies, DC Delaware avenue,
Dover, Del.-adv,
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19

occurred, a test was made in
which train sped past danger
signal at seventy miles an hour
while the engineer sat with his
hands in his lap. By the work
ing of the automatic electric de
vice the brakes gripped the
wheels four and a half seconds
after passing the signal.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19
For SALE

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sale. 25O-lb. gifts WIN ..a5ss ,l or xr1';;
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25O-lb. purebred breu bsad Feb. +
Prices advance s. pei. per nSai md see thse s
and March 1st. CONF ..rs ~ in hs''
or / will deliver any"ii'
G. County on approval. lara
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New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
Peerage for Husband
 Of Princess Mary

London, March Fixing George will elevate his son-in-law. Wis. count Lascelles, to the House of Lords as a peer in his own right. Official announcement to this effect is expected in the near future. A peerage for Lord Lascelles will in- volve no change in either the rank or title of Princess Mary's husband. but the title will become an actual one, instead of merely one of cour- tesy. as at present. This will be an- other instance where father and son sit in the House of Lords at the same time.
 Princess Mary is having her Lon- don residence. Chesterfield House, frightened up in preparation for lengthy stay in the near future. Plans for several dances for the forthcoming season already are in trogress. Princess Mary rides to hounds regularly. She also finds
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

James F. Glover os the third member of the same family who has taken up teaching profession. All three are in New Britain system. Miss Margaret Glover IS a commer- cial teacher at Stnior High school and Miss Rose Glover Is teacher Of physical education for young wom- en at that school
 Mir. Glover is an art teacher at the Central Junior High school. He began service in 1921. He has specialized in painting and pottery making and has exhibited much of his work at art centers.
 He is q native of this city and received his education in St. Mary's school. He attended Georgetown Preparatory school at Washington, D. C., and was graduated. For year he studied at Notre Dame university and took courses from time to time at the Yale School ot Fine Arts.
 He spent a year as instructor Of special courses taken at Hartford Art school before joining the fac. ulty at Central Junior High school.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
BIBLE CLASS MEN
 PLAN CONVENTION
Expect to Take 100 Men From Here to Philadelphia April 30

Members of Evcryman's Bible class are preparing 10 make fheir annual pilgrimage to the national convention Of the Federation Of Mems Bible classes. The conven- ton this year will be held In Phlla- delphia, April 30 and May i.
 This federation. was organized Tn this city several years ago, princi- paNy due to the activities of pr. J. l.. Conger, now state and national vice president. is the outgrowth Of the mems Bible class movement and consists Of more than 500 individual classes with many thousands Of members, spread over the entire easern part of the United States. The next convention was held in Mount Vernon, N. Y, and last year Tn Providence. F. l. More than B. 600 delegates are expected to at tend the 1927 convention, Plans are being made. it is understood. by the Mount Vernon class to charter q steamer rom New York 70 Phila- d6lphia 10 accommodate the New York and New England da!eEations. More than 100 men from New Brit ain are expected to attend Several local men probably will te among the speakers.
 President Clarence C. Pa'mer Of the New Britain class has been notified that phadophia people will open their homes to the delegates and there will be no expense ex- cept that of transportation
 The convention this yt7 has as @nmeh sarh proportions that l. has been found noca sary to split into sactioHs and some of the largest churches in the Quaker City in- ,ludinE the Baptist Temple where tho late Dr. Russell r. Conwcu WAS pastor tnr Messiah Iu;barn church and thc Holy Trinity Proshy- .arian chur.has will he used for convention s.aaj0-s. Tha usurl Sat Hrday night banquet will hn held at one Of fiji" several large armortes in Inc city.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
France Finds a Verb
 For Modern Woman

Paris, March 12. Although the French Academy has not yet rec ognized il, a new word has crept into the worlds vocabulary, via France. This word is Ito adamize" and expresses the idea of Woman's evolution to her present status, where she has many so-called mas culine characteristics.
 The "adamized' woman Tn re- guarded with horror in France only by those partial to Eve. The word originated with the weekly maga- zine "Fantasio" in a satire on mas culine women. The French in,elli- gentsia snatched it up and spread it broadcast,
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
AMERICA'S CHANCE
 ID WIN IS GOOD.
Olympic Team Will Be Another
 Top NOtcher

New York. March t2 tUP)-De- spite well meant warnings against a feeling of complacent security that might carry fatal penalty of over confidence, f may he said that Americas chances of winning the 1928 Olympic games in Amsterdan are as good as those of the 1924 team that won in Paris.
 The best team that can he rc- orr!ited will be unbalanced, as were the 1920 and 1924 teams because of weakness in the middle distance and long distance running events, but the 1928 team will not be weak CT than that of 1921.
 Figuring on past performances, the American team will have better haIf-milers and uilers than in 1924 and while they may not be good enough to finish first, they might be able 10 cut into valuable secon- dary points.
 The American team seems sure of winning nine first places; it will be uncertain in seven events. and prob ably will lose four events.
 In considering tho chances Of the team 1t is important 10 point ont that six of the events that were con- .sted in 1924 have been removed from the program, and that five ot these events were practically the r,-ivata nropertv of Finland. and one oe Italy.
 The events stricken from inc rrorram were the 10000 meter walk the pentathlon. the 10000 meter cross country race. the 10000 meter cross country team race, the 5000 meter team race and the 3,ppp me fer steepleChase.
 Lawson Robertson. head coach of 'he 1924 team. who made survey If the foreign field last summer said however. that he saw enough 70 warn him that some Of the ioreish nations may cut into sure Amer ,can points. He was impressed par ,icularlv with the possibilities of the new German team and the revival or the "before the war British threat
 Looking over the athletes that might be picked now for tn" team and considering the changes and lfn- movements that may be expected to result in another year, some critics consider the American probabilities as follows:
 Sure events: 100 and 200 meter SashAs; 400 meter relay; pole vault; discus; no and 400 meter hurdles high jump and broad jump.
 Uncertain events: 500 10 1ooi meter runs; hop, step and pump; javeln throw; shot put; hammer throw and 1900 meters relay race.
 Almost certain losses: 5000 and 10000 meter runs: decathlon ant marathon.
 Several of the best American afh' ,otos were injured in 1924 in train Ing on the crude track and grounds a. the headouarters Of the team an' they were all unrerved and fatgue' by a long, bunny ride in bnsso from the camp to the stadium. Tn food, prepared by French chelS was not to their liking and the sani tary arrangements were poor.
 Conditions should be much bette in Amsterdam and if they are, team of no greater strength thar the 1924 team should make bette showing.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

which have bred and now roam about in these dry regions sine. they were displaced from their transport uses by motor trucks. Moran man aged 10 escape the camels by diving under fence. After three rays b. was found by worried searchers.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
Boy Lost in Australia
 Chased by Wild Camels

Sydney UP)-Wandering away from a homestead on a cattle station boy. Harold Moran, was chased by a mob of wild camels, herds of
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
Dame Clara Butt Has
 Silver Fish Hobby Now

London. March lG. -- Dame Clara Butt. who has just celebrated her 5tth birthday, makes 9 hobby of collecting silver fish. At her Hamp- stead home sae h1s ianumerabla sill yer fish os various shapes and sizes, from all parts Of the world.
 The singers husband, Kennerley Rumtord Vas one c; the first per sons to collect jugs, a speciality which is nov taking a foremost place among collectors hobbies.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

time to superintend a new garden planning scheme and to supervise her poultry farm at her Goldsbor- ough home.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

Nerly 37ooo persons are em- ployed In the printing industry in New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01
MORAN HELD FOR
APPEARANCE IN
SUPERIOR COURT

OctaNiano Moran was held to ans.
wer to superior court on charges of
having had immoral relations with
girl. aged Il, following Il hearing
held before Judge Emerson in Ca.
lexico Yesterday He was released
under $1,000 cash bail for appear
ance before Judge \. G. Finnev for
arraignment. He will probably be
arraigned next Friday morning.
The girl in the case charged that
she was drugged by Moran in his
first attack upon her. She said
that she had gore out with Moran
several times and that they were in
the habit of taking automobile
rides. On one of these occasions he
offered her Il cigarette which she
smoked and which promptly caused
her 10 fall into slumber.
Moran. she saws. promised her
that he would divorce his wife and
marry her and so she continued to
90 about with him. She told of
numerous clandestine meetings with
Moran. Mrs. Francis Garcia, Alex
ander Garcia Jr, and DIR. William
Talbert were the other witnesses
questioned.
The case has created consider
able stir in and about CalcXico,
warrant for the arrest of Antonio
Esralante. Calexico boxer, having
been sworn ont on a charge of kid
Mapping. II is charged that Esca-
lante and a Mexican official forced
Moran across the border from Mex
icali TO Calexico at the time of his
arrest.
District Attorney Head and Ed
ward B. Law, deputy district at
tornev. were in charge of the pros
ecution while Alfred BlaiSdell and
T.. J. Powers appeared in behalf of
the defendant.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01
Bedtime Stories
Copyright. 1927, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
BY HOWARD E. GAR1S
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
LAST DAY

Such Jolly excitement az there
was. Such jumping up and sit
ting down, Such barking, chatter
ing, squealing, squeaking, mewing
and singing! All the rabbits, dogs,
kittens, squirrels. guineapigs and
other animal children in Woodland
seemed ready to stand on their
heads for very JOY!
"What is it all aboutF' asked
Uncle Wiggily, coming to the front
door of his hollow stump bungalow.
"It's the last day. harked
Jackie Bow Wow, who was doing a
funny dance with Susie Littletail.
THE last day of what'' the
rabbit gentleman wanted to know.
THE last dav of school y chat
tered Johnnie Bushtail. ave go
see the Lady Mouse Teacher for q
little while today and then we don t
have 10 come back until September!
Hurray.'
Hurray!" cried all the other
animal boys and girls. Last day
Last day
on thev rushed 10 th' lloiioN
Stump School with more shouts and
laughter than had ever been heard
before on a regular school day.
What a wonderful thing is the long
vacation, ism I itf
well, instead of going adven-
turing today said Uncle Wiggilv
Ia himself rs he ate his breakfast
in peace and quiet. now that all the
bunny boys and girls had gone,
''instead Of going adventuring |
shah hop to school myself. | love
t. he there on the last day
1t did not take the rabbit gen
tleman long to hop to where the
Lady Mouse Teacher and her eous-
in. little mouse lady, who had
the kindergarten classes, were
waiting for their pupils.
But this last day of school was
unlike any other. Generally the
boy and girl animals hurried SO
thew wouldn I be late. But now the
Lady Mouse Teacher only smiled
and twiddled her tail when Jimmie
Wibblewobble. the duck boy, wai-
died in after the last bell had rung.
"Quack, Quack. > murmured
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01
Iouse and the kindergarten teach

Mouse and the kindergarten teach
er.
So that's what happened. Mr.
Longears told some of his funniest
stories and after Susie Littletail
had spoken a piece about cherry pie
why school was over for the day
Really it was more like fun than
lessons.
"Good by until we meet again.
squeakcd the Lady Mouse rs she
and Uncle Wiggily watched the
boy and girl animals hurry out. In.
to the ward they surged. Jolly and
happy until, all of sudden. Peetie
Bow Wow barked:
Has anyone seen my brother,
Jacket
He was in the room with the
rest eff us, said Sammie I.ittletail.
But he ism t there now!' whin-
ed Poetic. "Oh. m afraid some
thing has happened to him.
'Tell Uncle Wiggily!' chatter
cd Johnnie Bushytail.
Then began n search FOR the miss,
ing puppy dog. Miss Mouse aud
the rabbit uncle helped the children,
the rat ianitor and the little kinder
garten teacher look for Jackie.
Maybe one OF the bad chaps
sneaked in and took him away. =
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01

whispered Jillie Longtail the little
mouse girl.
THAT couldn / happehl" sand
Uncle Wiggily. But where could
Jackie be, He WASH T. down cellar.
in the sehooi rooms or in the yard
Then, all of sudden. when Uncle
Wiggilv was going after the Police
Dog. there sounded noise up in the
cupola where the school bell hung.
"Who is up there?' cried Uncle
Wiggily
~ am whined the missing
Jackie, and down lie came all GOV
cred with dust and cobwebs, bat
safe and sound.
What were YOU doing up
theret' asked Miss Mouse. 1--WE
have been looking al over for
vou,
81 went up there to tie some
rags around the elapper of tie bell
81 il couldn t ring by mistake. and
/ call us to school in vacation, -
Jackie barked. II don't want to
take any chances. | muffled the
bell! Then everybody laughed
The boys said Jackie had done Just
right, and the girls thanked him.
SO they all went home for the
long vacation, and if the Jumping
rope doesn't pull a wheel off the
! baby carriage 40 make roller
skate for the angle worm. III tell
! you next about Uncle Wiggily 5
| Fourth of July.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01
THREATS DO NO GOOD

With all due respect to Congressman Joe Grail of
Los Angeiesa good friend to Imperial Valleys most
needed legislation, i would appear that he has hon
ped off on the wrong foot in threatening to kick Ar
iona out of the Union
from the California viewpoint Arizona is playing
oop-n themanger part IN connection with the Color
ADO river problem bat threatening to kick her out of
the Union IS not going to get anyone anywhere.
An idle threat does good, and that is Just about
what the coneressnans declaration is.
We would rather CALIFORNIA; new commission
recently appointed by Governor Young. handle the
matter and deal with Arizona the conference
table Certainly American citizens should be able to
strsighten out almost any trouble among themselves
without gong to extreme measures about it.
4 And antaeOnlzing Arizona still more by threatening
TO dIspossess her of her dearest
in the American Union-is not going to help Imperial
Valleys Legislation any Arizona has Staunch friends in
both houses of Congress and Congressman Crails
threat would he more likely to have boomerang eff
feet than accomplish any good Arizona is the Ma
tons Valentine having been admitted the union on
that day i'll 1910. Uncle Sam is not going to drop his
Valentine by the wayside.
We might point out that Congressman Grail is newly
elected, has never sat in session of the House
member, and for him talk of overthrowing Brother
Cameron Brother Ashurst and Brother Hayden. to
mention the Honorable w c. P Hunt is like Fidel La
Barba saying what he will do to Gene Tunnev when he
meets up with him.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01
Pair Taken To
State Prison

james Robinson and Jack Man.
nington were started on their way
to San Quentin pcnitcntiary this
morning and Richard Clare, alias
Rudolph Martin, arrested with Rob
inson and Warrington i'll eonnec-
ton with the forgery of several
checks at Calipatria, has been re-
leased. Commitment Of Robinson
and Warrington ends 4 ease which
has been subjected to considerable
Trcpondering in the courts here.
The three were arrested in ella
Bend, Ariz., early in the year and
returned here to face the bad check
charges brought against them while
Glare denied guilt in all eases until
Monday when he pleaded guilty to
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01
THEATERS

The most romantic period in the
history Of the United States Is de-
ricted in Tim McCoy'S Califor-
MIA. - Nctro-Goldwvn Never : new
historical Western film drama COM
ing tomorrow to the -Airdome the
atcr.
Tim Mccoy, who was starred in
ssWinners of the Wilderness and
"War Paint is seen IN the stellar
role Of this powerful story of ro-
nance, drama and action which
Peter r. Kvnc wrote especially for
this production.
MANY Of the most celebrated
characters Of American history ut
that period have been characterized
in the story. There are: Captain
Gillespie, L. s. NJ. C., President
Polk. Captain Fremont. Kit Carson,
General Kearncv, Pho Pico and 9th
CrS.
The story deals with the Ameri-
can conquest of California at the
time there were several other pairs
of hands prepared to grab the rich
ltIIltblN DbiNNlihS va ~ 90 -
Ocean.
Ii is the romantic tale of dash
ing American captain of Marines
who not only helped conquer Cali
fornia but at the same time won
the heart and hand of most beau
tiful Spanish senorita, whose father
opposed the coming of the Ameri-
canOs.
The famous battle OF San Pasqual
in which Kearney' troops and n
number of marines from San Diego
we've halted and put under siege by
the native Californians, is one of
the high lights of this vivid histor-
zeal romance.
The story embraces all the vivid
ness and color of the period when
California was a series Of great
baronial estates granted by the
kings.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01

one of the charges, the other three
held against him being dismissed on
motion Of District Attorney Head.
Glare was granted probation ana
has been taken back to his home in
Texas by his parents.
Robinson and Warrington were de-
MED probation by Judge Finncy but
commitment in their eases was
withheld pending the disposition of
the Glare case. They were started
for San Quentin this morning un-
der custody of Deputy Sheriffs Gil
lett and Freeman
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01

Jimmie.
"Squeak. Squeak > laughed
Miss Mouse This meant that jim
ME said he was sorry for coming
late and Miss Mouse said it didn I
matter. But of course it would
matter on any day but the last.
The very school bell itself seem
ed glad vacation was coming, for
il made scarcely any sound at alt
Just few faint tinkles when the
rat gentleman janitor pulled the
rope.
"Wcll, children,' said the Lady
Mouse when all the pupils were in
their seats and Uncle Wiggily was
sitting up on the platform, since
this is the last day we shall have
no lessons. Uncle Wiggily will tell
us few stories, we shall have
some rccitations and then YOU NAV
90 home, NOT to return until Sep
tcmber!
'Hurray! bleated Billie Wig
tail, the goat boy, and everybody
laughed, even Uncle Wiggily, Miss
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01
Friday, July 1, 1927

pot on June Z boosted the amount
Of fire damage to the highest mark
Of the year, The loss TO the freight
depot alone was i'll the neighbor-
hood of $25 600.
A vacant house located at j53
Commercial avenue was also prac-
tically destroyed by flames. 1t
was believed that this blaze was
started by children playing about
the house with matches.
The other two fires were of
minor nature. A Ford automobile
took fire when some wires were
short circuitcd but was put out be-
fore the firemen arrived. A boiler
at the Oregon Hotel exploded but
resulted in practically no damage.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01
BIG TREASURY SURPLUS


WASHINGTON, July Acting
Secretary Of the Treasury Mills to.
day announced the treasury surplus
for the fiscal year closed July 80 as
$685., 500 2l.70 as compared with
$377,7G7Sl6.C4 for the previous
year.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01
Four Fire Calls
During Month

Although firemen were only call
ed cut four times during the month
of June, the CONFLICTS destruction
of the Southern Pacific freight de
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Fair tonight and Saturday with
fog near coast tonight; normal TEN
perature; gentle westerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01

j. c. Borgcs, Tulare, has cow
that recently gave birth to sturdy
triplets, two bulls and heifer.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01

". II. Wade, Carleton, Oregon,
has baby chicks, between four and
five weeks old that crow.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01
THE WEATHER
LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY

Fair and mild tonight and Sat
urday but foggy or cloudy in the
morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01

If Mr.. Coolidge doesn't play any politics in the
ers thereabouts
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01

Summer is here. If YOU don't believe it. look at the
almanac.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01

The American Library Association asks the govern
ment to maintain the Mississippi levees to prevent
floods 1t might help if the libraries would donate
material for ballast few thousand tons of careful
" selected books from their shelves
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01

Good news from Matchmaking doing there late
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-01

It's the old world after all Sir Thomas Lip
ton says he's going to challenge for the Americas
cup again.