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THE SCARECROW
BY Lorna MOON


never be able to hold it back. No. she
didn't know. But why, then, did she
never mention collars when they
were alone? Because she thinks l
can cut them. Because she knows [
can't. 1t was plausible either way.
She knows. She doesn't. For hours
his needle would flash out ana IN to
this torturous refrain. Many times
he had risen from his bench, deter
mined to have it out. Or, sitting by
her in the evenings, he had often
been tempted to break the long silence
by shouting the one word, Collars
just to see what she would do. But
he never dared carry out his resolve,
because he couldn't bear to learn that
she knew.
Most of the time he was comforted
by the thought that she didn't know,
and he loved her flercely for her blind
faith in him. But on occasions when
she would defend him too loudly, he
was convinced that she knew. And
he tortured himself by the thought
that she deSpised him in her heart.
At such times he almost hated her,
not only for the knowledge she had,
but that she was strong enough never
to give it voice.
One thing made it bearable. He
could laugh at her. She had notion
about the making of broth Nay
more than a notion; it was belief as
dear to her heart as her religion. And
he knew it to be founded on folly.
Mistress MacFarlane was a Fraser,
and the F'raSers had always held the
reputation of making the best Sunday
bruth-with -dumplings in the parish
It was their crown How 10 make 1t
was their secret. 1t neceSsitated the
constant attention, for the whole fore
noon. of O. member of the family
This meant that same one must stay
away from the kirk during the morn
ing service, and as this mortlnca1lon
seemed to be borne more cheerTully
by the male portion of the family, 1t
came to be a tradition that the fraser
men were a goddess ilk that would
rather tend broth than praise the
Lord.
So the Sunday morning after ms
marriage Penney learned the secret
of the Fraser broth. His wife told
him every detail, as indeed she had
continued to tell him every detail
every Sunday morning since, Tor
somehow she could never believe that
he could retain all its intricacies. and
never once did she fail to come back
from the doorstep to repeat: Mind we,
now, quarter Of an hour apart
That was the secret! Other be-
nighted DrumortianS put everything
into the pot at once. But the FraSers
first boiled a shinbone in the water
for half an hour, then added the tur-
nips A quarter of an hour later the
carrots went in, and so on until finally
the dumplings.
Before leaving for the kirk Mistress
MacFarlane would arrange the differ
ent vegetables in bowls and set them
in a row leading away from the 1ire.
Just before tying her bonnet strings
she would drop the bone into the
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, water and remind him. THE bowl
next the fire goes in first
1t was a ritual gone through with
much gusto on her part and great
patience on the part of Penney.
At first he had blundered, forget
ting this or that, or he would go down
to the shop and play a solitary game
of. chess and forget the broth alto
gether, and bowls of raw vegetables
would betray him to his wrathful wife
upon her return.
One Sunday, in a flush of rebellion.
he had dumped the contents of all
the bowls into the pot the moment
she was off the doorstep, and
thumped detiantly downstairs to play
chess. But he had little peace that
morning, for, in spite of himself, he
believed in the superiority of the
Fraser broth. He was apprehensive
about it's flavor, and in two minds
whether to confess or not, until they
sat down to the table and Mistress
McFarlane, taking the first spoonful.
exclaimed, just as she always did,
just as every Fraser always did;
my, that's fine broth" And he
agreed, just as the spouse of every
Fraser always agreed. He never let
a hint of what he had done cross
his lips; after that, his Sunday morn
x X x x
RUT now Penney was troubled. The
~ arrival of the new tailor sharp
ened his anxiety about the collars,
for not only might his wife discover
the truth, but soon all Drumorty
might know. He tortured himself
by attributing to his rival great skill
in collarmaking, and by magnifying
his own lack of skill. Soon the sight
of a new suit, with the collar snugly
fitting the neck, justified his fears.
And with every day came discourage
ing news of another customer gone
over to the enemy. Fear was added
to fear, as orders came in more and
more slowly. Even the report that
the '"Tattie- Doodle" couldn't hang
trousers didn't. bring the con
ISOLATION it should have. He began
to lean on Jean, seeking comfort in
the increasing Scorn she expressed
for the "Tattie- Doolie," for Jeans
emotion was growing more keen with
each Sunday. She existed from week
to week in a fever of anticipation.
She lived only for those moments
when they faced each other across
the aisle in combat. One morning
he was late, and she was beside
herself for fear he would not come.
At his sudden appearance, her heart
raced in an intoXication of some
thing; she called ii hatred,
After the services, when she
reached home, she would deride him
with a wit that delighted Penney,
and q venom that surprised herself.
But sometimes, following these out
bursts she would go to her room
and cry helplessly and she knew
that she wasn't crying because he
had outsung her.
There is no knowing how it might
have ended had not the orRaniSt
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died suddenly, making it necessary
to send htlrriedly to Aberdeen for
another to take her place. Five min
utes after the train came in with
the new one, Mistress MacKenty was
spreading the news that it was q
man this time with most extraordi-
narily thin legs. BY noon the next
day she was able to tell that he
demanded no less than two eggs for
his breakfast, and that he was
bound and determined to conduct the
choir practice himself, without in
reference from the minister. SO 1t
was clear that he was a feckfui
{forcefuD man, in spite Of his legs.
And his hands on the organ proved
this to be true. This was playing.
This was music worth singing to-!
The "Tattie- Doodle" would never out
sing her again. Here was music
that would give Jane strength to con :
uuer him. The new organist would
see who had the longest breath. lie
would judge who was best fitted to
lead the singing.
Her voice rose with clarion
strength. The tailor was doing his
best also. Jean was reluctantly
obliged to admit that there were
worse voices than the tailor's. They
were nearing the end of the line.
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A Queer Disease.

ENGLAND reports an epidemic OF
encephalitis, a disease which
makes people disagreeable. Children
become ugly tempered. and old people
actually devote their time to annoy
ing and irritating their friends.
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Continued from First Pagel
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21

He did it!
Charlie Lindbergh has fulfilled the wishes of mil
lions of his fellow-czens who have been pulling for
him since he left San Diego nearly two weeks
ago. bound for the long trip to Paris.
Amerca-in fact the whole world, is thrilled with
pride at the splendid accomplishment of this stall
wart young American. Alone he tackled most diff
fcult task carrying it through to because of
his confidence in himself and his machine, plus his
personal courage and his skill in flying.
Cafornians in particular pleased with Lind
berghs victory for the plane which he landed in Paris
today was built in San Diego and first demonstrated
its efficiency in long flights that city. Lind
berghs great feat is distinct triumph for western
aviation and compels the East, which has been con-
sidered having monopoly mechanics and in
venton to recognize the progress made by the West
in this field -
These facts aside from the outstanding one
that Lndbergh did it. In few years airplane trans
portaton between New York and Paris, and
more distant points will be commonplace. 1t was only
yesterday prize being offered for the first to
the English channel. But future flight be-
tween the American metropolis and the French cap
ita can take any of the glory that is Charlie Lind
berghs STN~f1
This is his hour of triumph and he has won for him
self place in American history and in the hearts of
his fellowAmercans that will last while this nation
exists
Is America proud of Charlie Lndbergh?
The answer is correct.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21
WILL
GIVE WELCOME
| TO EXCURSION

'he Back East special excdrsion
tcheduled TO arrive al FL Centre
borrow at $40 p. IN. on its way
! from San Diego. 1t is expect.
that train will have some rs or
passengers who are taking ad.
tage Of the opening Of summer
md trip fares which become ef.
1.-Two tomorrow. The FL Centre
tmber Of Commerce has prepared
attractive envelope containing
sertising literature and a letter
greeting signed by the president
the local body.
Fred Nebel.Thau will have charge
the distribution Of advertising
tier on tho train and will board
Rt Dixieland with his l2 attract
girls costumed in the regulation
perial Valley style which consists
pith helmet, white shirt, and
I'm beach trousers. Girls assist
4 Nebel- Than are Pearl Withers.
ace Soden, Helen Edwards, Mar.
rette Edwards, Evelyn Pope,
india Burrage, Jewel Harlan, Ruth
ice, Claire Newkirk, Lottie Self,
ina Milliner, Juanita Young.
Pictures Of the train. girls and
ssengers will be taken on arrival
Fl Centro.
Each and every passenger will
given an Imperial Valley canta-
upe for breakfast the first morn.
*. These cantaloupes were do.
ted by The John Amicon Bro. Co.
Id Joe Gentle Co.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21
Benanca Plane
Still Held Up
by United Press Leased Wire

ROOSEN ELI FIELD. IL. 1 =, May
2l.-A furry of excitement was
caused here early today when it
was announced the Bellanca plane
Columbia would start for Paris at
dawn.
Mechanics started working on the
plane, which has been held to the
ground by an injunction for several
days. 1t was reported Lieutenant
George R. Pond, U. s. N, retired,
had been selected to fly with Clar-
ence Chamberlin.
After mechanics had worked for
an hour on the plane it was an
nounced the flight had been post
poned because of adverse winds.
The Columbia was to have been
flown by Chamberlin and Lloyd
Bertaud, but the latter was removed
from his post as navigator after a
dispute with Charles Levine, back
er of the proposed transatlantic
attempt.
Bertaud obtained temporary in
junction to prevent substitution Of
another aviator. The restraining
order was dissolved yesterday.
1t was reported at the field to-
day that the Bellanca plane might
take off tomorrow morning.
Commander Richard Byrd's fox
ker plane America was given a short
test flight this morning and it was
understood it might be tried with
its full load of l4,5oO pounds later
in the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21
Gilbert Scores
Dorothy Mackaye
by United Press Lease Wtpe

LOS ANGELES, May 2l.-- A
calm, before the final storm Of ora
torieal efforts by opposing counsel
seeking to seal the fate of Paul kel'
ly, young screen actor, hung over
Hollywood 3 "bare knuckle' mur-
der trial today.
When court convenes Monday, w.
7. Gilbert, gray-haired dynamic de-
Tense attorney will take up the
threads of stinging address TO tho
jury which was interrupted late yes.
terdav by adjournment.
Gilbert began his address by scor.
ing the courtroom spectators deelar-
ing they were present only to hear
something salaeious. - His re-
marks were directed at a statement
made by Prosecutor George Kemp
who preceded him and called atten.
ton to those present who wanted
justice.
Dorothy Macksye, the woman in
the triangle that the state contends
sent RAY Raymond to his death. was
more the object Of the states at.
tack than Kelly. Kemp branded
her the "assassin Of her dead bns-
band s. character" and Gilbert In.
timated that "son,e one else was 10
blame also. te
The case is expected 10 reach
jury by Monday afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21
Coolidge Greets
Flyer and France
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON. May 2l.-The
joy Of the nation at Charles
LUCKY" Lindbergh's successful
flight was voiced by President
Coolidge in cablegram held at the
American embassy, Paris, for i'm
mediate delivery on arrival, as fol-
lows:
"The American people rejoice
with me at the brilliant termina-
tion of your heroic flight, the first
nonstop flight of lone aviator
across the Atlantic crowns the rec.
ord Of American aviation and in
bringing the greatness of the Amer
lean people to France you likewise
carry the assurance of our admira-
tion of those intrepid Frenchmen,
Nungesser and Coli, whose bold spir-
its first ventured on your exploit
and likewise a message of our con.
tinued anxiety concerning their
fate.
(Signed) "Calvin Coolidge"
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21
Lindbergh's Log
AS Reported

NEW YORK. May 21.- The
log Of Lindbergh flight, by
Eastern daylight time. follows:
1851 Is a. m. Friday-Took
off at Roosevelt field.
9:06 a. m.-Passed East Green
wich. r. I.
9:15 a. invest Middleboro,
Mass.
9:4O a. m.-Halifax, Mass.
12:45 p. m.-Cape st. Mary,
N. s.
1:O5 p. m.-springfield, N. s.
1850 p. m.-Milford. N. s.
3:O5 p. m.-Mulgrave, N. 8.
4 p. m.-Main Adieu, N. 8.
Last time seen on North Ameri-
can mainland.
4:05 p. m.-Mulgrave. between
mainland ard Cape Breton Is
land.
7:15 p. m.-St. Johns. N. F.,
last time seen over land In the
western hemisphere.
1910 a. m.-Saturday-Emp-
ress of Scotland at latitude
1924; longitude 43.72 reported it
saw plane believed to be Lind
bergh's.
$3.50 a. m.-Reported from un-
named ship that Lindbergh was
sighted 200 miles off Ireland.
9:40 a. m. approximately -
Unidentified plane which might
be Lindbergh's sighted over
Valentia. Ireland.
2:4O-Plane, presumably Lind
bergh's over Plymouth, England.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21
RECEIVER WILL
BE ASKED FOR
WACY COMPANY
More Indictments Will
Be Asked in Julian Oil
Muddle.
Dy United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, May 2l.-The
return of three more indictments was
indicated and one more receivership
action assured as the county grand
| jury today concluded the first
| week 8 investigation into the fren-
zied financial dealings of the Julian
| Petroleum Corporation.
A bill in equity was being drawn
up on behalf of Emil Brisacher and
staff, San Francisco Advertising
Company, asking that receivers be
named for A. G. Wagy & Co., Los
Angeles brokerage firm, which
closed its doors last Monday after
permit to operate was revoked.
The bill win be filed in federal
court Monday by Shaw & Mcdaniel,
attorneys, on the grounds that ad-
vertising bills against the brokers
are unpaid.
A countrywide search for Jacob
Bcrman, alias Jack Bennett, con
tinued today under the direction of
the district attorneys office. Ber
man is wanted for questioning in
connection with the overissue of be-
tween 10000 and 100000 shares
Of spurious oil stock
Names withheld
The h unit for Bennett last re
ported in New York became more
intense after the grand jury return
ed secret Indictment, on which Il
$250,000 cash bail was fixed. OF.
ficials, however. are still guarding
the name or names Of the persons
indicted.
Reports that three more indict-
ments were TO be returned follow
ed testimony completed before the
grand jury last night by s. C. Lewis.
resigned president of the corpora
tion. Lewis at that time had com
pleted his third day before the in
quisitoral bodr, which at intervals
also heard auditors reports on the
financial status of the concern.
Following action taken by the
Los Angeles Stock Exchange. all
companies listing stock have been
notified that in future they must
have a regularly appointed registrar,
either a national or state bank, or
trust company, satisfactory to the
exchange.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21
BATH VILLAGE
GIVES THANKS
FOR ASSISTANCE
By FOSTER EATON
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

BATH, Mich, May 2l.-Amid the
sorrow of burying its Al dead, the
village Of Bath paused today to give
an official thought to the manner
in which its plight had touched the
heart of Michigan.
eve, the board Of education Of
the Bath Consolidated school, read
resolution unanimously adopted in
Township hall, extend our most
heartfelt thanks to those who have
so noblv assisted US in this hour of
our distress. -
1t was the first formal statement
from the authorities confronted by
the all but hopeless task of restor-
ing community Of 800 inhabitants
following the maniacal dynamiting
Of its consolidated school.
The communication was issued by
M. W. Reyes, secretary, with the
haltinRlv- made request that it be
published in all the papers and
read owe: the radio 1t was sign
cd by Keves, George Morris. presi
dent; G.. f. Siangler and a. Detloff,
members Of the beard.
The name of Andrew Kehoe, how
ever, was missing from the docu.
ment. 1t was Kehoc who plunged
the village into almost unparalleled
mourning by his mad act of last
Wednesday. Kehoe was treasurer
Of the board and a glance at the
board s records revealed that Mt the
last regular meeting he as usual
made the motion to adjourn.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21
INDbERCH SUCCEEDS IN FLIGHT TO PARIS
FRENCH READY
WITH WELCOME
FOR LINDBERGH
By A. L. BRADFORD
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent)

PARIS, May 21.-Odds against
Captain Charles Lindbergh in his
effort to fly from New York to
Paris were decreasing this after
noon and the crowd continued to
grow at LeBourget Field, where the
lone airman was scheduled to alight.
1t was evident that there had
been some attempt to work up An
anti American sentiment among the
crowd but this was isolated.
The weather service reported no
rain along Lindbergh's supposed
course.
The crowd, mostly French, had
increased to 1000 by late afternoon
and was constantly being added to
by new arrivals. The odds, first
quoted at 10 to l against Lindbergh,
went to 8 to l and finally Z to
this afternoon.
Newsboys arriving from Paris
with the latest extra editions of
newspapers relating reports and de
velopments, sold out as rapidly rs
they appeared.
By 8 p. III. French time Il p. m.
eastern saving time) today, crowds
had gathered in downtown Paris
before the electric news signs. Ed
itions Of the evening papers were
snapped up as fast as they appear
ed. The fever heat of excitement,
hope and enthusiasm which marked
the crowds when Nungesser and
Coli were believed to be over the
Atlantic was absent tonight. The
crowds were skeptical, remembering 6
the false reports Of the White Bird IS
success.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21

What Lindbergh accomplished to-
day had already cost the lives Of
four men and perhaps of six. Noel
Davis and Stanton Fl. Wooster were
killed when the formers 3 New York
to Paris entry crashed several weeks
ago. Charles n. Clavier and Jacob
Islamoff were burned to death last
wear at Roosevelt field when Cap.
tain Rene Fonck 8 Sikorsky plane
nosed over in taking off for Paris.
Captains Charles Nungesser and
Francois Coli are listed IA missing.
~ II be in Paris tomorrow, said
Lindbergh when he climbed aboard
his monoplane at Roosevelt field
Yesterday morning.
incidentally, Lindbergh won the
$4,000 prize offered bv Raymond
Orteig. New York hotel man, for
the first person to fly between the
two cities.
Crowd Gives Greeting
A crowd Of $4,000 people stormed
the field as the monoplane and its
gallant pilot rolled slower and slow
er and finally came to a stop on
the far side Of the field. A surging
mass Of humanity surrounded the
craft.
Lindbergh's 9 ship arrived without
lights as modestlv as when it set out
from Roosevelt Field, Long Island.
Yesterday morning with prayers of
millions with him and the chances
all against him.
Lindbergh was unable to move
from his seat and fell to the floor
Of his plane moment after the
craft stopped.
With the nervy young flier lying
where he had fallen, the joyous
and wildly excited crowd showed
the monoplane toward the lights on
the other side Of the field.
The scene at LeBourget was al
| most indescribable. The wild en-
thusiasm Of the crowd was commen-
surate with the wild daring Of the
flier. Barriers erected to restrain
the crowd simply disappeared when
thousands Of people behind them
| suddenly and simultaneously decid-
ed that now was the time to go
out on the field and welcome the
flying mail man.
Hysterical men sought to touch
the plane of "Lucky" Lindbergh,
as though the contoct would trans
fer some of the flier's abundant
good fortune.
Men, women and children were
injured in the wild mad scramble
to say "Hello, we'll done"
Lindbergh rapidly recovered from
the faintness that caused him to
collapse on the floor Of the plane
just after landing.
g So this is Paris" he said, ~
! did it,
He said he was recovering his
strength.
:, Pushing the plane became too
slow for the crowd. Men nearest
the Esprit of st. Louis" edged
Continued on page 6)
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21
REFUGEES
RESCUED
BY CARS
Fleet of Trucks Sent
Into New Area Which
Is Threatened.
HOOVER ON SCENE
Crews Work All Night
TO Prevent Breaking of
LeVeeS.
By E. w. LEWIS
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

(Un1teC PreSS 6Cd11 COITcSpOuUcutj
NEW ORLEANS, La, May 81.
Fleets of automobiles and boats are
ready today to move the $4,000 in
habitants of Point Coupee Parish to
safety
"A fleet of 100 trucks and vOlun.
teer cars left Baton Rouge last night
for the threatened area now believ-
ed doomed TO inundation because Of
weakened levees along the Atchafa-
laya river.
The automobiles will spread along
the country roads in the western
part of the parish where the flood
would first whiri. Red Cross and
relief officials hope the reluctant
farmers will make use Of the relief
fleet when they realize the danger
of remaining.
The farmers Of Point Coupee Par
ish began moving their families out
today after receiving the warning
of former Governor Parker urging
immediate evacuation.
Three thousand negroes worked
through the night on the levee at
McCrae on the Atchafalaya where
engineers say levee break is i'm
minent.
More than 100000 fertile acres
in five parishes would be flooded
as a result.
Secretary Of Commerce Hoover
will be in Alexandria today to study
relief problems, following his first
hand glimpse Of actual refugee
movements in st. Martin PARISH
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21
OF
GOV ERNOR ON
NEW MEASURES
by United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, May 2l.-Gov-
ernor Young last night placed his
approval upon three of the most
hotly contested measures adopted at
the recent legislature. as follows:
1.-The "gin marriage" bill by
Assemblyman George W. Rochester
Of Los Angeles, designed, according
to the author, to prevent marriages
when the bride and groom are under
the influence Of too many cocktails.
II would require a public notice of
intention to marry three days before
the license is granted.
2.-Adding a new plsa in eases of
murder, of "not guilty by reason of
insanity Under this law if de-
fendant so pleads he is tried first
on the charge of murder, and if
found guilty, upon the charge of in,
sanity. IF found insane, he is com
mitted to state asylum and may
not apply for release until wear
has expired, and then only at year
ly intervals.
3.-Placing the statues Of Father
Junipero Sierra and Thomas Starr
King, outstanding figures in Cali.
Continued on page g.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-21

Gang Arrested
BY United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, May 2l-Addi.
tional arrests in connection with the
operation of an asserted counter
feiting ring was expected to be
made today following the capture of
six men asserted to be leaders in
the plot to circulate spurious dol
lars. 25 and so cent pieces.
Charles f. Kelly, Harris Lewis,
Charles Bve, Nicke Sutherland, Pet.
er MaZetti and Rubin Schlocker, pu.
gilist, were being held in the county
Jail, while federal agents sought
other members of the gang in a
number of Pacific coast cities.
According to treasury department
agents. large quantity of counter
felt coins were found in q safe in
pool hall whore the alleged ring
is said to have maintained their
headquarters.