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Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
Addition Winners
Heard On Radio

Imperial county's winners in the
Atwater Kent Foundation contest,
Miss Margaret Pellet and ROLAND
Nerbovig, both of Brawiey, sang
last night over Ell Centro's broad
casting station, KGEN. They were
accompanied by Mrs. Pearl B. Allen,
also of Brawley.
The two young people will leave
shortly, for Los Angeles, where they
will compete in the state contest.
Mrs. Allen will go with them as ac-
companist. Expenses for the trip
are being met by donations by var
ious Imperial Valley service clubs
and other organizations.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
Court Continues
ROch Hearing

Jury trial in the ease of the peo-
Pie against Jack Roch was contin-
ucd over to November % when it
came before Judge Mayfield this
morning. Attorney Lee Nuffer ap-
peared with the defendant while
Edward ii. Law appeared for the
prosecution. A jury, however, had
not been summoned and the ease
was continued.
federal charge has been brought
against Roch as result of the raid
conducted by officers and in which
he is charged with unlawful posses
sion in Judge Mayfield s court. He
is charged with possession of n large
quantity of wine. The defendant is
free under bond for appearance in
each instance
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
Man Drowned In
Sight of Crowd

MARYSVILLE. Cal, Nov. s.
The coroner's office was seeking to-
day identify body of an unidenti.
fled man clad in working clothes,
Der of spectators Yesterday.
The men, standing on river bank
north of the Southern Pacifie trestln
heard cries OF 'help. hsp.' and,
rushing below the trestle. saw the
stranger in the water. apparenfiv
entangled by snags. BEFORE hc could
be reached he was drowned.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
Huge 1923 Road
Building Program
Nv limited Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO. Nov. S.-The
California State Highway Commits
sion 1923 road building program
will entail an expenditure of ap-
proximately $7,500,000, it was an
nounced today by B. S. Meek, di-
rector of public works. The con
struction will be paid for out of
proceeds from the new one cent
gasoline tax increase.
New construction financed by the
one cent gas tax bill, signed by Gov
ernor Young, together with recon
struction projects in the governor s
biennial budget, will bring the to-
tai highway expenditures for 1928
up to $25, 500, 900, the announcement
said. -,
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
NEW FARM LABOR SECRETARY
IN. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
By United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO, Cal. Nov. S.-Lloyd
Landsborough, secretary of the
Kings county chamber of commerce
today was the new secretary of the
Agricultural Labor Bureau of the
San Joaquin Vail =.
Landsborough was chosen at ?
directors meeting to sut eeed A.. r.
Lynn, formerly of Merced. Lynn
resigned recently when he moved
to the bay district.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
Veteran Fireman
Seeks Pension
By United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO, Cal, Nov. S.-With 10
years service to his credit, Frank
w. Walsh, deputy chief engineer of
the Fresno fire department has fill
ed an application for retirement on
pension citing disability as the
reason.
Walsh said he contracted chronic
bronchitis from inhalation of smoke
during restaurant fire here in
1924.
The application has been referred
to Mayor Al T.. Sunderland for de-
cision. .,
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
Mexico Executes
General Reyes
Ry United Press Leased Wire

MEXICO CITY, Nov. S.-A gov
ernmcnt bulletin has announced the
execution of former General Ferna-
do Reyes, bringing the total of exc
cuted revolutionary leaders to six.
Following their capture by Gales
forces under General Escobar, the
following revolutionary leaders We're
executed bv firing squads on Fri
day, Saturday and Sunday:
General Arnulfo Gomez; his neph-
ew, Colonel Francisco ,Vizcarra; for
mer General Adalberto Palaccios; !;
former Colonel Fernando Martinez
Puldo, and former General Silviano
Garcia.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
TIRE COMPANY SUES

An action was filed at the county
clerk S office this morning by the
Kelley Springfield Co., against j.
l.. Anderson. The complaint charg-
cs that the defendant is indebted to
the plaintiff in the sum of $345.O4.
j. w. Glassford is appearing as at
torney for the plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
Liberalists Win
In Nicaragua
ny United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Incom.
plete returns from the Nicaraguan
municipal elections indicate the Lib
eral party, which opposed the Dia2
conservative administration, h d
east a substantial majority of votes
the navy department was advised
today by Rear Admiral Sellers
commanding the special service
squadron.
Sellers said 1872 voting stations in
nine Nicaraguan states were guard
ed bv United States marines and
the Nicaraguan national guard.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
Rancher Again on
Trial for Murder
By United Press Lenscd Wire

BAKERSFIELD, Nov. S. With
selection Of jury completed today,
the rctrial of James Wingficld,
Greenhorn Mountain ranchcr, for
the murder of Anton Marius follow
ing a quarrel over dog, was sched-
ulcd to start today.
The state charges Wingficld shot
Marius as the latter was passing
his cabin. The defense counters
that the defendant fired n, selfde-
Tense. On the first trial the jury
disagreed.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
Traffic Deaths
Set New Record
By lnited Press Leased Wire

san FRANCISCO, Nov. $ With
The death Of two women and man,
San Francisco s automobile death
toll for the wear today rose u 12f,
the highest in the city's history.
During the entire 10 months of last
wear there were only l23 automobile
fatalities.
Mrs Elizabeth Piudcr, Ga, victim
of hit-runner and James Kelly,
injured in collision, died early to-
DAY.
Mrs. Catherine f. McManus, ~,
died yesterday from injuries Seceiv-
ed when struck by an automobile
Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
Sick Son Dies AS
Father Is Buried
Ry United Press Leased Wire

REDDING, Cal, Nov. S.-Too
i'll to attend the funeral of his
fhther yesterday, Isaac Newton
Stanford, 55, was found dead by
members of the family when they
returned from burial services for
the father.
The son had been i'll for several
months. He will be buried tomor-
row beside his father, Bella Wis
Ia pioneer.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08

Preparation for 1928 crops is now
under way throughout the San Joa-
quin Valley with the cleanup of the
peach crop and work OH prunes at a
close.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08

If a man can make better mouse
trap than his neighbor, the world
will beat him out of the patent
rights.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
Girl Leader of /. w. w. Strikers

speeches have stirred the miners
pictured
sustained mine The girl attired
leading the
by mine guards horse.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08

The Russian government seems to
have beaten its swords into oil
shares.
Evening star., 1927-11-27
BURGOMASTER PROPOSES
"DRINK UP" AS SLOGAN
Grave Conclave Rocks With Laugh
ter When Delegate Recalls
Jimmy" Walkers Visit.
of the Associated Press.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
BERLTN.-A grave company assem-
bled at Ma agdeburg. All the oberbur-
somasters of Germany had met in sol
emn conclave for their annual con-
Sress to discuss weighty matters of
municipal and political import. Lord
Mayor BoesS Of Berlin was in the
chair, surrounded by IA bevy of minis
ters. Chancellor Marx was also pres
ent and men of more than national re-
nown. such as Philip Scheidemann
DIR. Conrad Adenauer and DR.. Karl
Jarres. respectively lord mayors of
Cassel, Cologne and Duisburg, deliv-
cred addresses.
The latter created somewhat of a
sensation by his strong advocacy of a
German republic. "one and indivis-
ible," instead of a federation admins.
tratively split up into different states.
Then up rose Karl Scharnagl lord
mayor of Munich, to uphold Bavaria S
opposing claims.
Gentlemen" he exclaimed, "our
one and only slogan is and must for
ever remain"
Drink up and have another" boom
ed a deep bass voice.
Then all the grave burgomasters,
recalling Scharnagl's hospitality to
Mayor Walker of New York at the
Munic'i Hofbrauhaus, forgot their dig
nifty. The whole assembly rocked with
laughter.
Evening star., 1927-11-27
WOMAN IS MENTOR
Of INDIAN TRIBE
Once Chief of SeminoIeS, She
Was Removed for Refusal
to @. K. Sale.
81 the Associated Press.

corresron.lenoe OF the Associated Press.
NENOKA. Okla.-Mrs. Alice f.
Davis. first woman chief OF an Indian
tribe, now is the 75-Near-old guide,
philosopher and friend" of 3.1oo Semi
mole tribcsmen. whom she ruled for
two brief periods in 1922.
She frequently appears in the Dis
trict Court here as an Interpreter in
litigation involving the oil lands OF
the SeminoieS.
Her father. John f. Brown, a Scotch
phvSician and graduate of the UniNer-
sitv of Edinburgh, had come 10 the
United States as a surgeon during the
Civil War At that time he married
Lucy Red Beard. a Seminole.
Appointed for Day.
j., son teta.as chief of the tribe and
won the title Of "Gy'.." Crown. After
the latter's death. his sister Alice WAS
appointed by President Harding 10
serve as chief for one day in order TO
complete business which her brother
had left unfinished. a month later
she was reappointed in order TO sisn
authoritatively deed in behalf OF
the Seminole Nation. The deed called
for the transfer of Emahaka Mission
toaa private individual
4 school for Seminole cirls, the
mission had been condemned and
abandoned. and the Federal Govern
ment wished to dispose of it. Mrs.
Davis refused TO sign the deed. She
contended that the land had been sold
without the consent of the tribe an6
that the Indians had received no part
of the purchase price. For her refusal
she was Immediately separated" from
her position as chief of the tribe.
Mother of II Children.
Her retirement TO private life by no
means leSsened her activities. She
keeps a record of births. deaths and
marriages among her people. and is
always prepared TO supply information
TO a fellow Seminole who wishes 10
prove his claim TO oil rights.
The Federal Government has sent
Mrs. Davis to Florida three times in
the last generation to act as inter
prefer in trials involving Seminoles.
After being educated in Indian mis-
sions, the daughter of the Scotch ply.
Sician and the Seminole maiden be-
came the wife of white man, George
Davis. She is the mother OF IL chill
dren.
Evening star., 1927-11-27

tips the scales at 1S4 pounds. Need.
less to say he is rather valuable as
set to the schools basket ball team
playing at center.
The shortest" student is Earl Wall
man, who weighs but as pounds de-
spite his Is years, and measures 3 feet
8a inches. Standing alongside of his
tall schoolmate. the top of Mailman S
Evening star., 1927-11-27

town Historical Association has lost
the hearing of one ear as the result
of a peculiar accident in Holland Glen.
He was walking in the glen with Il
party, surveying the property of the
association, when he received a sud
den blow on the side of the head and
felt sharp pain in the left ear.
Mr. Jackson, who is skilled in wood
craft. fashioned n pair of tweeZerS
Evening star., 1927-11-27

Window, located 10 miles west Of Nc
Pherson, that it has the tallest and
shortest high school students in Kan
sas on it's student roster this year.
and there is a good reason for the
claim
The "ta1lest" student is Orval link,
n senior, who measures feet ana
! inches in his stocking feet, and
Evening star., 1927-11-27

from a branch and extracted a twig.
which could be plainly seen, from his
ear. The twig. was fully an inch
and a quarter long and had punctured
the ear drum.
Evening star., 1927-11-27

head comes to links belt line. Both
are exceptionally bright students and
each is president of his class link cf
the seniors and Wallman Of the fresh
men.
Evening star., 1927-11-27

Termites, or white ants. are eaten
either cooked or alive by some tropical
natives
Evening star., 1927-11-27

In the Winter Boston gets some Of
its cream supply as far West as
Kansas.
Evening star., 1927-11-27
TWIG oUNCTURES EAR.

Bay State Man Suffers Unusual In
jury to Hearing.
Correspondence of The Star
BELCHERTOWN, Mass. Presi
d mt John w. Jackson of the Belcher
Evening star., 1927-11-27
800 in Gold for a Name

Have you visited charming little Model Bungalow
the Fourth Floor We are seeking name for it. Enter the
contest Get application blank after visiting and give
your suggestion 500 will be given the person submitting
the winning
Evening star., 1927-11-27
Use the Budget Plan

Christmas comng-but you needn't feel that though you'd
like Kroeher suite can't afford right nominal
deposit will deliver your home the balance be paid
for in convenient monthly payments.
Evening star., 1927-11-27
EXTREMES MEET.

Tallest and Shortest Students
Claimed in Kansas.
Evening star., 1927-11-27

Correspondence OF The Star.
MCPHERSON. Kans.-The claim Is
made by the Rural High School OF
Evening star., 1927-11-27
3-Pc. KrOehler
Bed-Davenport Suite

luxurious serpentine front suite, NNO1
upholstered in genuine mohair, with pZ.O/
sprng-hlled cushions OF colorfu rattina
tapestry, outsdes and backs covered in plain velour.
The davenport opens in the easy kroeher fashion, into
a roomy double bed
Fourth
Evening star., 1927-11-27

This 3-Pc. KrOehler
Bed-DavenpOrt Suite
$196
Upholstered in taupe mohair with cushions of col
orfu ratina (outsde and backs covered with plain
1our) Simply remove the cushions and with one
movement the beddavenport is converted into
roomy double bed with plenty of space for thick dav-
enpOrt mattress. FouhF
Evening star., 1927-11-27
Sunfast Velour Drapes,s2 s.
Imported
Wall Tapestries
S16.95

Upright 20x6O Tapestries, in
soft pastel shades Several pat
terms to choose from.
40x60 Upright Tapestries,
$l6.95.
Other sizes from SI2.9s to Sos.
tSIxth Floor
Evening star., 1927-11-27
3-Pc. KrOehler
Bed-Davenport Suite

Upholstered in Jacquard velour-the C17I
bed-davenport opening into double bed - /4
fitted with sagless cable wire spring, al
lowing ample space for a comfortable davenport
mattress.
Evening star., 1927-11-27

Sunfast Porticres, in blue,
combined with rose. mulberry,
gold. taupe or blue. Also rose
and rose and mulberry and
taupe. All 80 inches wide and
2ll yards long.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-29
COMMANDER HOTTEL
 THANKS SEWhRDITES

In behalf of the officers and men of the U s. s. Cutter Northland, J. F. Hotel, Commander of the coast guard vessel, writes the Seward Cham Der of Commerce in appreciation of the fine reception and entertainment afforded them on the occasion of their recent visit to this port.
 Here is the letter
 Each one of us enjoyed the visit immensely and you may be sure that each appreciates fully the hospitality so generously extended by the citizens of Seward.
 T regret that our schedule permit ted such short stay in Seward and l hope that the Northland may be able too return in the not too distant fu- ture"
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-29
COLLEGE WANTS GAMES WITH LOCAL
 BASKETBA

The "Farthest North College" now in session for it's sixth year con- templates another tour of Southeast ern Alaska for the young men and women that will represent the Col lege in basketball for the coming sea- son. And to profit by experience the management of the teams, K. w. Coach Abell, who states they are ar ranging series of games now, earlier than heretofor and the cooperation of the Seward teams is requested
 T. R. Mo Ewen, Superintendent of Seward schools, received letter from Interior metropolis, near where the College holds forth, and states that it is the desire to have schedule of three games with Seward for the boy and girls teams, the same as last win ter. The following dates are suggest ed;
 Double headers-one game on Dec ember 10, on Saturday, and two on December 31, and January 1, on Sun- day; or January or 8. In the event the College extends their trip to Seat tie, other tentative dates will proba- ply be submitted.
 Coach Abell also states in his let ter that the College is interested in having the Seward boys and girls teams meet the College, at the Col lege.
 A contract, which is slightly higher than in past years is asked and this MT. Mo Ewen will take up with President FHckinger, of the s. A. c.
 These dates are offered the Seward teams in Fairbanks;
 From December to g, or February 3 to the 10th. The Fairbanks High School, the City Girls team, and the boys team of the Fairbanks Explora- tion Company, are anxious to enter in to week schedule of this sort which assures an ample number of opposing lives.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-29

MT. and Mrs. Luke Elwell, Seward residents who have been mining in Cache Creek throughout the summer, are expected to arrive back in town within the next few weeks.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-29
BECOME CHAMBER MEMBERS

Prior to their departure for the Out side last week MT. and Mrs. Wm. Law ing joined the Seward Chamber of Commerce. Through this medium they expect to assist materially in put ting Seward on the map, in a publici- ty way.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-29

Latest Brunswick phonographs and records. Schallerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-29

Boys all wool school suits, long pants. urbacf1's.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-09-29

School suits, at Outside prices. Urbach's.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14
FAMOUS SHEPARD
 OFFERED FOR SALE

PHILADELPHIA Pa, Oct. II. With. delivery of tho passenger and freight steamship Eyangeline yesterday. the long and historic career of the William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Company came to an end
 When the Evangeline, built for the Eastern Steamship Company of Boston, and the 524th craft constructed at the giant plant since it was founded ninety-seven years ago. by William Cramp. slip ped down the Delaware on her trial trip, all activities at the yard ceased. Eight deserted ways and a glaring For Sale" sign on the nine-story office building told the story.
 Officials attributed the passing of the famous plant to the inac- tivity of shipbuilding during peace times.
 The yard saw the passing of the wooden ship and the birth of the ironclad, when it constructed Tor the United States Navy during the Lincoln administration the new lronsides. It had built many bat tleships and other warcraft for the Navy. During the World War more than 11,000 men were em- ployed in the yard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14
FOR SALE

FOR SALE = 5-passenger Stude- baker touring car. $200 cash. R. E. Blake, No. 2, Partridge Apts, Sth St.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14

FOR SALE-Gas boat, 40 it., 25 hp. engine. Good condition. Bargain for cash. Phone 374.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14
NOSE CL0GGED FROM
 A COLD OR CATARRH Apply Cream in Nostrils To Open Up Air Passages.

An! What relief. Your clogged nostrils open right up, the air passages of your head are clear and you can breathe freely. No more hawking. snuffling. mucous discharge, headache, dryness-no struggling for breath at night, your cold or catarrh is gone.
 Don't stay stuffed up! Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist now. Apply a little of this fragrant. antis- optic cream in your nostrils, let t penetrate through every air passage of the head; soothe and heal the swollen. inflamed mu- cous membrane, giving you in stant relief. Ely's Cream Balm is lust what every cold and catarrh ep6erer has been seeking. It's 5ust splendid. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14

A. w. Quist, contractor for the new home of the Juneau Cold Storage Company, sailed on the Alaska for Seattle on busi- ness trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14

Advertlslns always pays. Use
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14
School Concerts


 Two school concerts and a school play are being planned at the present time, according to MT Keller. The concerts, both to be free, will be held at the Eiks Hall, one on the afternoon of Sun. day, November 20 and the other, a special Christmas offering with appropriate pieces and songs, on the evening of Tuesday, December 20. However, the dates and places are only tentative. although the the final announcement will be made soon
 The Glee Club, under Miss Eunice Zimmerman and the or chestra, under Mrs. J. w. Woods. will furnish music for the two concerts.
 Thursday and Friday nights, December 1 and are the tenta- tive dates set for the High School play, and it will probably be pre- sented at the Elks Hall. The coaching of the play will be under Miss Ardena Leer, while the stag ing and scenery will be managed by Miss Zimmerman. The school orchestra will play at the affair. The play is comedy entitled MT. Pim Passes By" and has been used great deal in the last two years in amateur theatricals cir cles with much success.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14
SCHOOL NE WS


 A certificate was received today by Supt. W. K. Keller of the Ju- neau Public Schools from the Fair Association which read as foi- lows: Certificate of Award of Honor conferred by the South eastern Alaska Fair Association, upon the Juneau Public Schools, at it's Annual Fair, for highest score in competitive educational work" MT Keller declared that he was well pleased with the dis play the school had made at the Fair, as it took a few more than one-half of the. total prizes offered
 in the school exhibit department.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14

examining all children for any traces of the skin disease, and an effort will be made 10 stamp it l out at once.
 | Report cs.1~i for the first six weeks will be out next Wednes- day.
 Basketball
 The second game in the Inter- class basketball series was play ed "Wednesday evening between ] the Juniors and Seniors, the latter ] winning by score of "A to 16. i Members of the winning team were: F. Jackson, A. Sturrock, J. Ramsey, H. Peterson and F. Orme of the Junior's; J. Orme, A. Burke c. Dunn, H. Nelson and R. Livie.
 Tonight at the school gymnas- ium the Juniors will battle the first-year men, who lost to the Sophomore outfit in the first game of the season. The Frosh team is composed of w McAllis- ter, c. Whyte. W. Gerritzcn, R. Hurley, F. Jacobsen. W. Pullen. I. Johnson and A. Clark.
 The schedule has been arrang- ed so that each team will play every other team once and the re- suits will be compiled on per centage basis. The two teams meeting tonight are at the present on the bottom of the pile. with one game lost and none won.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14
THE EMPIRE IS THE MEDIUM

Through which the general public can always have its wants supplied. Closing time for classified advertisements: 2 P. M.
 Closing time for display ad- vertisements: Il A. M.
 Ten cents per line first ln- sertiOn.
 Tive cents for continuous sub sequent insertion.
 Count five average words to the line.
 Minimum charge. 50 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14
Steamer Movements
 NORTHBOUND
No steamers enroute.

NO StedmeTS euTOute.
 SCHEDULED SAiLiNGs Yukon scheduled to sail from Seattle 9 a. m. tomorrow. Princess Alice scheduled to sail from Vancouver Oct. IT at D. m.
 Admiral Rogers scheduled to sail from Seattle October
 19, 10 a. m.
 Alaska scheduled to sail from
 Seattle October 22, 9 a. m.
 souTHBouND sAiLiNGs Admiral Watson scheduled
 southbound sometime Sun day morning.
 AIcutian south about Oct. 19. LOCAL eAILiNGs Marpnita scheduled to leave for Sitka and way ports at 8 o'clock Wednesday night. Sails for Skagway every Sunday at II D. m. Virginia w sails for Chicragof and way ports at 6 o'c> ,ck
 every Wednesday night. Fo-
 Chatham Straits route a. 18 o'clock every Saturday night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14

FOR SALE-One h. D. Caille marine engine, price $40. One 31a h. p. Ferro with propeller and shaft $25. Econolhy Gar age. Opposite Home Gt0eery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14
Measles Reported

Four cases of measles, all under quarantine, were reported during the present week. A few cases of skin disease which has been re- current for the last two or three years have been found among the children. who were sent home, to be readmitted only upon doc
 tors certificate. Miss Marie Fal- dine. Red Cross nurse, has been
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14
TIDES TOMORROW
HALiRuT PRICES

SEATTLE, Oct, 14.-Five yes sels arriving yesterday with 16,- 400 pounds of halibut which sold for 12 and IA 1-2 cents. Sable sold for 63-4 cents and mixed cod for 1 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-14

FOR -Four room fprrish- ed house. Phone 4702.