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Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14
LINDBERCH GETS
CONGRATULATIONS
FROM PRESIDENT
Coolidge Sends Personal
Telegram to Aviator At
Mexico City.
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Presi.
dent Coolidge and Secretary of
State Kellogg sent congratulatory
messages to Colonel Lindbergh
through the American embassy at
Mexico City Tor delivery Immediate
ly upon the flyer s arrival there.
The president said:
"The people of the United States
are proud to applaud the successful
elimination of another of your
courageous ventures.
- wish to add my hearty con-
gratulations to you in being the
first to flv without a stop between
the capitals of the two neighbor re-
publics.
Il am confident that as the har-
Einger of good will from the people
Of the United States to the people
of Mexico, you will materially assist
the two countries to cement friend
ly relations and | feel sure that the
true spirit of your mission will be
sympathetically understood in the
United States and Mexico"
Kellogg's message follows:
Again | congratulate you on an
other splendid achievement, the nom
stop flight from the capital of the
United States to the capital of the
United Mexican States. / am sure
that it not only advances the cause
of aviation but will advance the
tions. You have performed great
public scrvice.'
House Is "Stung''
Premature and unauthorized an
nouncemcnt that Lindbergh had
landed in Mexico City caused the
House to halt consideration of the
tax bill today and voice congratu-
lations' to the flyer.
Representative Tilson, Connecti-
cut, Republican floor leader, an
nounced to the House he had heard
from another legislator that the
War Department had word from
"some ONE at the State Depart
ment that Lindbergh had landed at
p. m.
Cheers followed. Tilson proposed
and the House voted that Speaker
Longworth send telegram of con
sratulations to the flyer.
The United Press did not carry
the premature announcement.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14
CaleXicO Man
Held In Jail

s. F. Nail. 35. of Calexico, is IN
the county jail, booked for invcsti-
alton.
Nail recently figured in an auto
mobile accident in which he was
quite seriously injured ard has been
detained since that time by CaleXico
police. An investigation is being
conducted into the ownership of ar
automobile which he WAS driving and
witch he wrecked in the crash. M
intimation has been made as yet
relative to what charges will be
placed against him.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14
Approval Given
Building Bill
nv United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dee. IA. - The
Reed bill, authorizing an additional
$l00,000,00 for public building con
struction throughout the country
was reported favorably to the House
today by the Public Building Com
mittee.
This bill carries merely a flat au-
thorization and does not specify
any project.
The post master general and
secretary of the treasury, under
new procedure, would submit list
of projects after congres votes au-
thorization The list then would re-
quirc Congress approval.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14
MANY EXECUTIONS OCCUR
IN CANTON REVOLUTION
By United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dec 14.-Whole-
sale execution of rebels BY Canton
troops, following the abortive revo-
lution there, were reported to tn"
state department today by Consul
J. C. Huston.
All Americans are safe so far as
is known. Much of Canton has
been burned and 'looting was gen
eral for As hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14
Endurance Flight
Again Postponed
Vy United Press Ieas"d Wtre

OAKLAND AIRPORT, OAK
LAND, Cal, Dee. l4.-Captain
Charles Kingsford- Smith and Lieu
tenant George Pond today were
again forced to postpone their at
tempt to break the world s endur-
ance flight record in their Fokker
monoplanc, Spirit of California.
Heavy rain that swept central
California last night left the run
way too soft for the eight ton plane
to attempt take-off.
The attempt will be made, accord
ing to Lieutenant Pond, as soon as
weather conditions permit.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14
HOUSE PRAYs FOR "LLNDY"

WASHINGTON, Dee. IA. - The
House session today was opened
with a prayer for the safety of
Charles A. Lindbergh. Rev. James
Montgomery, House chaplain, utter
ed the prayer as members stood with
bowed heads.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14
POETRY HATH CHARMS

MORRISTOWN, n. j., Dec. IA
The manner in which Byron Dexter,
penniless young poet, recited Shell
ley, charmed Mrs. jeanette Colgate.
She divorced her millionaire hus-
band, the soap manufacturer, it was
said, to marry Dexter
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14
RECKLESS DRIVER FINED

Juan Saldvir, 81, of FL Centre en-
tered "a plea of guilty to charge of
reckless driving when arraigned be-
fore Judge !. Mayfield this morning.
lie was sentenced to pay fine OF
s25 and spend 10 days in the county
iail, the Jail sentence being suspend
ed upon provision that the fine be
paid.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14
PRESIDENT SIGNS BILL
FOR "LINDY s. MEDAL
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dee. II. - The
congressional medal of honor was
officially awarded to Colonel Charles
\. Lndbcrgh today when President
Coolidge signed a bill providing for
its bestowal 1t was the first bill
of the 10th session of Congress ap-
proved by the president.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14
ESTATE TAX REPEAL LOSES

WASHINGTON, Dec. l4.-The
House defeated 19l to 81 an amend
ment to repeal the Federal Estate
tax Offered by Representative Mer-
ritt, Republican, Connecticut. The
vote followed two hours of debate.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14
LNDbERCH LANDS SAFELY At MEXICO CITY
Wilbur Presents Extensive Naval Construction Plans
Lindy's Air Route to Mexico

13 minutes to make th
Mexico City, the first time
between the capitals accomplished
Louis the trip without dl1
cu of any
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14

The post office at Rutherford.
s'apa county has been robbed more
than a dozen times.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-14

Tulare is the second largest pro-
drcer of hay, Imperial county being
first
Evening star., 1927-11-06

Tile Mary TaliaferrO Thompson
Chapter of the Southern Memorial As
sOciation held its first meeting Of the
season October IS. at the Hotel
Hamilton. Mrs. Nelson P. Webster.
the new president. presided Mrs
Merrill. the recording secretary. read
the minutes of the last meeting.
A resolution was passed for the re-
storation of Manassas battlefield. with
a proper museum for the housing of
Confederate relics and others to be
donated.
Evening star., 1927-11-06
it is now being repaired for that pur

it is now being repaired for that pur.
pose.
Mrs. Ollie Johnson. recently returned
from her Western trip. gave replica
of work that she had seen demon
strated by relief corps which she had
visited IN Fostoria, Ohio.
The president announced that in
spection for Phil Sheridan Corps would
be held at the Grand Army Hall No.
vember Is and urged full attendance.
After closing of the meeting a social
hour was had and refreshment served.
The Excelsior Literary Club met
Tuesday at GAS South Carolina ave.
nue. southeast. Mrs. Emma Gravatte
and Mrs. Inez Gravatte being the
hostesses for the day. After transac-
ton of business papers were read by
Mrs. Royal Rrasel on Life and
Writings Of Charles Dickens and
Mrs. Daniel John Donovan read a
paper entitled Books" Miss NJ.
Culley read poem, October" and
poems were also recited by Mrs.
Emma Gravatte and Mrs. Lessie
report from the District Federati ton
of Womens Clubs and a committee,
composed of Mrs. Henry c. Cook
Mrs. Sawtelle and Mrs. d. J. Dono-
van, was appointed to arrange for
card party in the near future. The
res. .gnation Of Miss r. K. Roberts
was accepted with regret. The next
meeting will held November Is at
the home of Mrs. Royal Brasel, Gil
Columbia road.
Evening star., 1927-11-06

student Of the Marjorie Webster
| School of Expression, gave two read.
| ings. Club songs were led by Polly
Pollard and Kay Pierce, accompanied
| by Irene Juno. Mary Lewis, chair
| man of banquet committee, gave a
short report on the installation BAN
quet to be held December 10. Mar
| jorie Webster read Dunbar's Life.
a short poem in tribute to the mother
of Caroline stephen. Election of Of
ficers will be held November 8.
The Southern Relief Society held it's
first meeting of the season at the
Southern Relief Home, 2403 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, Tuesday morning. Mrs.
Theodore Hance Tiller, president, pre-
siding. Officers for the year are: Mrs.
Oscar Horn. first vice president: Mrs.
Wallace Whitcover, second vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Herbert H. Merrill. record.
ing Sc retary; Mrs. Lucille M. Ellis,
corresponding secretary: Mrs. Drury
G. Ludlow. treasurer, and Mrs. Archi-
bald Young, chaplain.
Following the custom of the society.
the meeting was opened by the chap
lain. Reports were given by officers,
followed by an open discussion of i'm
portant matters before the body. Mrs
Tiller announced Mrs. Alice Ferguson
as chairman of the committee on re.
lief: Mrs. Pearce Horne, chairman on
legislation; Mrs. Leland Stanford
Connass, cha irman on membership;
Miss Elizabeth Zea. chairman of tho
house committee, and Mrs Andrew B.
Graham. chairman on admission to the
home. The SOCIAL committee will be
made Up of Mrs. George Hillyer. jr,
chairman: Mrs. Wallace Whitcover.
Mrs. Albert Lea Rheinstrom, Mrs
Tully Vaughan, Mrs. Percy Quin, Mrs.
Robert N. Harper, Mrs. Franklin
King and Mrs. Leland Stanford Con.
mass.
Sustaining patrons this year will be
Mrs. Charles w. Whetmore, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred p. Thorn, Judge ard Mrs.
William Bailey Lamar, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry 3. Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam +. Dennis. Commissioners and
Mrs. Davis II. Blair. Mrs. Delos II.
Blodgett. Mrs. Milton Johnson. Mrs
Ella Herbert Micou. Mrs. Frederick V.
Abbott. Mrs. Lawrence H. Quirollo,
Mr.. Wade II. Cooper and Mrs. Albert
l.. Rheinstrom.
Plans have been completed for q Sc
ries of monthly card parties. the first
to be given November Is at the South.
ern Relief Home. Those wishing reser-
vations may obtain them by communi.
eating with Mrs. Franklin King, who
is in charge of the tables.
The Thanksgivir. tea will take the
form of pound party his year. The
tea will he given at the home Tuesday,
November %, from to 6 pm. All in
terested in the home are asked to drop
in for cup of tea and leave their
pound.
The W0man's Club of Chevy Chase.
bill iS..
sued, contains the program of activl-
ties of various committees and the
eight sections of the club for the cur
rent month. Mrs. Campbell FA
Waters, second vice president, is in
charge of this very important little
publication. The junior department,
under Mrs. Hoover Hanger, met on
October 81. ct the home of Miss
Dorothy Pothury, on West Lenox
Evening star., 1927-11-06
Infant Care

Mothers, you can't start too early
to establish a chiIds serene and tran
gull disposition. Even an infant can
have a happy. fretless state Of unin-
terrupted health. What will help do
this? A simple, purely vegetable
product as old as ycu are; plain Cas-
tora.
A few drops of Castoria will settle
all uneasiness in jiffy. Will dispeI
collie or ward off constipation; and
Just as surely check diarrhea.
In real sickness, call physician.
But many physicians urge only Cas-
toria for those little childish disorders
that need nothing more. You need
never be afraid to give pure Castoria.
1t is safe and perfectly harmless, for
IT contains no paregoric, no opates,
no dope of any kind. At least. this is
true of the genuine Flctcher's Cas-
toria*-and that is the kind doctors
tell you always to buy.
Fietcher's Castoria is fine for any
child. All children love to take it. De-
licious tasting. and as good as il
tastes. Just look for the Fletcher sig :
Evening star., 1927-11-06
POINCARE JUDGES MEN
BY THEIR HANDWRITING
Believes That His Ability in That
Direction Has Been of Great
Value During Career.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
PARIS-One Of Premier Poincare's s
weapons in the international political
arena is the ability to detect weak
nesses and strengths of the states
men with whom he deals by reading
their handwriting.
A confirmed ''grap biologist" with a
profound knowledge of the technique
of handwriting reading gained by long
study, the former President of the re-
public believes his talent in this di-
rection has been of great value in
his career. Writing recently to a
prominent student Of graphology, he
expressed the belief that the science
really makes possible character inter
pretation.
NJ. Poincare's handwriting, accord
ing to experts. shows his remarkable
moral and intellectual gifts. There
are signs of great respect for others
opinions. sensitivity. opinionativeness
courage, audacity. scorn of obstacles,
and rather brutal frankness.
Evening star., 1927-11-06

street and elected officers: Miss Clay
Hite, president; Miss Helen Chaffee.
vice president; Miss Catherine Mer-
| ritt, corresponding secretary; Miss
Sarah Pollard, recording secretary,
and Miss Dorothy Potbury, treasurer:
Miss Helen Harrington, chairman of
the committee on revision of the con-
stitution and bylaws, and Miss Elz-
abeth Twohey, chairman of the COM
mittee on publicity. press and pro-
gram. The section met again Thurs.
day at the home of Miss Sarah Pol
lard, to consider the constitution.
The French section met October 25,
at the home of the leader, Mrs. Will
liam Y. Brady, on Morrison street,
when informal talks we're given by
Miss McEwen on Brittany and Nor
mandy" and by Nine Winslow II.
Herschel on her vacation in France.
Two classes in French were or
ganlZed. Ia classe intermediate. meet
ms at $3.50 a. m. Monday at the home
or Mrs. Burton McCoflum, on oxford
street, and la classe advance, meet
ing at IL a. m. on the same day at
the home of Mrs. Chester Morrill,, on
Ingomar street
The nature section is meeting each
week Tuesday morning at 10 a. m. at
the Chevy Chase Circle for a walk,
last Tuesday going into Rock Creek
Park.
The music section made q splendid
start October %. beginning rehearsaIs
under Herndon Morsell, with so mem
bers present among whom were
some new people. This section also
gives musical each month, the
first of the season to he held on Tues
DF ID Diat1-
Clayton, on Brookeville Eoad.
The art section is also another ac-
tive organization, with a membership
of forty.fve. Some of these man-
bers are working each week in handi-
craft. metal work. basketry and
sketching. The latter class did some
sketching last Tuesday in Rock
Creek Park
The executive board Of the social
section met Tuesday morning at the
home of the leader, Mrs. George r.
Wagner, on Hesketh street, when ar
rangements were completed for the
dinner dance for members and their
husbands. to be held at the Eanor
Club Wednesday at p. m. Members
attending should notify Mrs. Wagner
no, later than today.
CneVv CnaSe F1OFence CrlttentOn
Circle will meet Tuesday at l p. m.
at 561S Connecticut avenue, for
luncheon, with Mrs. John BOYLE, ir,
the president as hostess. The lunch
con will be followed by the regular
November meeting. when Mrs. Reba
Barrett Smith will be the guest
speaker.
The CurIey Club met October q
at Hotel Gordon. President Aloysius
McGarvey presided and reports of the
various committees were given Mr.
Boyd, chairman Of the entertainment
committee, announced that final ar
rangements were made for the Hal
lOween card party and dance, which
was held October % at Chestnut
Farms Dairy. This event was great
success. Mr.. Boyd further announced
that arrangements were being made
Evening star., 1927-11-06

The Sunshine and Community
Society will hold its November meet
ing tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. H.
NJ. Hunter, 1859 Hobart street. Mrs.
Annette Purdy and Mrs. Charles Daw-
son will assist. Mrs. David s. CARL
will speak on Work With the Women
of the Philippine Islands,
Miss Mary Apple will sing. accom-
panied by Miss Edith Dawson.
Evening star., 1927-11-06

nature on the package and you will
know you have the genuine and pure
Castoria.
ESPECIAL NOTE: With every bot-
tie Of genuine Fietcher's Castoria is
wrapped book on "Care and Feednu
Of Babies" worth its weight in qold
to every mother or prospective
mother.
Evening star., 1927-11-06

by the tobacco manufacturers asso.
citation that general lockout. In
volving 120. 900 employees, will become
effective November IL. The. tobacco
workers union demands Is per
cent wage increase to conform to
rising living costs. while the employ
Evening star., 1927-11-06

for a Thanksgiving dinner to be held
November 81. A report OF the prog
ress made for this affair will be given
at the next meeting, November 10.
A card party and dance will be held
November 26 for the benefit Of the
scholarship fund at the Chestnut
Farms Dairy. Miss Margaret Mon.
roe, corresponding secretary of the
club. announced a card party to be
held at her home. 1926 T street. Tues
dav. November s. at SIS pm, the
proceeds of same to he placed In a
special fund for furnishing music
after the meetings. Miss Mary l.. Nc
Gee, chairman of the welfare COM
mttee, reported that a number OF
the members were present at the
dedca ton of the school at La rata.
Md, October %, and that all present
were edited that another step had
been taken to further Catholic educa-
ton.
The Takoma Park Civic Study
Club met Tuesday at the Takoma
Park bra nch of the Public Library.
Ernest p. Walker OF the Biological
Survey of the Department of AEricul-
ture gave an address on Alaska.
Mr. Walker has been resident of
stated that the living conditions are
to he compared favorahly with those
in the States. The address was IL
Illustrated with lantern slides OF
scenery, towns, activities of the
Juneau, Alaska, Woman's Club, his
torical points and animal life.
The next meeting will be held De-
cember when DR.. Thomas Walton
Galloway of New York. formerly
professor of biology at Belot College,
will speak on draining Youth for
Parenthood."
Plans are being made for the club
to hold a card party. Mrs. F. c. Lin
coin will act as general chairman.
L'AllegrO Club of All Souls Uni.
tartan Church will present it's players
in three one-act plays November 10 at
the Little Theater at Pierce Hall, Six
teenth and Harvard streets. at pm.
Miss Ina Hawes, chairman of the play
committee. has selected when the
Whirlwnd Blows" by Essex Dane:
Jazz arc Minuet." by Ruth Grioroff.
and Jane, Jean and John" by Alfred
kreymhorg. for the Fall productions.
The plays are being directed by Mrs.
Savage, formerly of the dramatic de.
partment of the Oregon State Normal.
Phil Sheridan WOman's Relief Corps,
No. 6, was recently called to order by
the president, Mrs. Hickman, at 8 pm.
at the home of Mrs. Carolina NJ. Curry.
43l Tenth street, having a splendid at
tendance. For absent officers the fol-
lowing substituted: Mrs. Isabelle A.
Bontz, Harriet Hill and Fila Marsdon.
Reports read by Secretary Mrs.
Marion Parker, Treasurer Mrs. Lida
Oldroyd and Junior Vice Mrs. Curry
showed that the activities for the Fall
work were well under way.
Mrs. Elizabeth Shaw gave n report
as chairman of the committee which
had been appointed by the president,
Mrs. Hickman. to get information re-
lating to halls in which meetings could
be held. The question was. after dis
cussion. solved. in that the corps
would remain at Grand Army Hall. as
Evening star., 1927-11-06
Tobacco Workers on Strike.

HAMBURG, Germany, November
R.-Forty thousand tobacco work
ers in Hamburg. Bremen, West
Phalia and Mannheim are striking
in protest against an announcement
Evening star., 1927-11-06

ers insist that an agreement on the
present scale of wages hold until
March 81, 1925.
- -
An elephant sometimes weighs al.
most five tons.
Evening star., 1927-11-06

Tie Susan Il. Anthony Foupda tion
Inc, will hold its monthly business
meeting Tuesday, 8 pm. at the Cairo
Iiotel All reports that were not
completed at the last meeting will he
'aled lor, ana 1t is requested that
All papers and records relating to the
work or last year will be brought in
and filed with the secretary. THE
work of the present season will he
started with enthusiasm: new cou.
mittees will be appointed. Members
VINO are in arrears with dues Of the
current year will please remember
that dues run the organization and
are always lin order" Every man
and woman who is interested in nor,
petuating the work of Susan n. An.
fhony Is invited to attend the meeting
ana get program Of the coming
year. At this meeting Mrs Mary
Allan Adams, acting president, viii.
be in charge. After some music Mrs.
Anna T.. Iendley, founder and hon.
orary president, will give short quo.
tation from Susan Il. Anthony. and
Mrs. George g. Seibold will lead the
Salute TO the Flag" using the flag
which was presented 10 the founda.
| ton by Robert J.. owen.
Soroptomist Club. Helena Reed
president, presided at the luncheon
held Wednesday. The meeting was
| in charge Of the social committee,
| Jane Ryan, chairman. assisted bv
! Irene Juno and Marjorie Webster
| Fritz Maile, yiol!nia and radio ar.
| tist. rendered two selections on the
violin. accompa nied by Emile Mann.
| both on the faculty of Washington
| College Of Music" Lillian Ruth
Latham of the Washington Opera
| Company sang, accompa MED by
: katherine Benson. MBs Ellen Wicks,
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-03
Bill is Stronger
Says Childers

In q telegram received today by
the Imperial Irrigation District, At
tornev Charles l.. Childcrs declares
that the Swing johnson dill IS dead
for the session, but that it has gain
ed increased strength for a renewal
of the fight at the next session of
congress.
Supporters of tn ebill are not dis
couraged, according to Childers,
whose telegram is as follows:
Washington, d. c., March =, 1927
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIST.
FL Centre, Calf.
The fight seems to be over for
this session but we have no reason
to be discouraged. We knew we had
only fighting chance in the short
session and the fight was made.
We demonstrated to ourselves and
the country that the bill is right
and cause is just and is bound to
go. Leaders in both houses give us
every possible encouragement and
feel sure of success next time. The
bill has taken definite form and
many strong advocates have been
developed in both houses and in the
departments. Our job is to hold the
ground we have gained and press on
with renewed and tremendous vigor.
Starting home tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-03
Valley Produce
Shipments Heavy

Shipments of fruits and vege-
tables, other than lettuce, are NOV
ing from Imperial valley in a
steady stream at the present time.
Yesterday four cars of mixed vege-
tables, two of green's, three of
chicory, seven of peas, three of
cabbage and three of grapefruit
were rolled. Endive and carrots are
two other vegetables which have
also been moving in carload lots
this week.
A considerable acreage of table
beets has been planted, and carrots
in quantities ranging as high as
100 acres planted by single grow
er, are now being harvested.
The quality of the vegetables is,
in general, excellent. Peas are par.
tieularly fine this season, being
tender and of fine flavor.
Imperial valley asparagus ship.
elents, in carload lots, are now
moving bv cypress from Imrerjal
and Brawiay, The asparagus is, on
ihr nL"h'. .',w,r in stating is
season than in rast Years.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-03
AGED SISTERS
SENT TO JAIL
FOR FORGERY
by United Press Leased Wire


Los ANGELES, March s.
Grace and Blanche Stauber, the
"praying sisters,' were sentenced
to one year in the county Jail on a
charge of forgery and granted five
years probation on charge of is
suing false checks.
The sisters, 81 and 43 years of
age, college graduates, daughters
of a Kansas Methodist minister,
have maintained prayerful demean
or in jail since their arrest several
weeks ago following their appre-
hension charged with forgery ope-
rations said to have been conducted
over period Of SIX years.
Superior Judge Albert Lee
Stephens who sentenced the women
said:
"This is the m ,st remarkable
case of its kind that has ever come
be fore me. Undoubtedly the illu-
sicn that, on rhe death of their
father, the world owe1 them );"-
ing was strong in the minds of b:th
these defendants.
""rhc long ana unusually ircra-
tive series of forgeries they un-
blushingly pursued in the guise of
home loving old ladies. however,
can not go unpunished.