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Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
FALL Of = \
S()NK|ANC
REPORTED
Booming of Guns Heard
In Shanghai as Forces
Fight For City.
EVACUATE SOOCHOW
American Marines Order
ed to Parade in. Full
Kits With .BayOnets.

SHANGHAI, March 19.-While
guns doomed within earshOt OF
Shanghai today, an unconfirmed
report was circulated in the city
that the Cantonese nationalists had
captured Sunkiang, about 80 miles
south, on the Shanghai Ningpo rail
way.
The north China allies fell back
to Sunkiang several weeks ago, aft.
er being driven out OF Hangchow,
about 100 miles south Of here.
Shanghai fall hourly seemed
nearer today as reports from the
front reported the Cantonese nation
alists advancing on all offensives.
Soochow was reported to have
been evacuated and the opposition
to the Cantonese in that area seem
ed to be collapsing despite excellent
equipment and comparatively high
morale.
Shanghai fate depended upon
General ri Shou Chen, whose atti-
tude toward the Cantonese was sub
jcct to doubt, although he is the
commander of the north China al
lied garrison here.
Cantonese occupation of Shang-
hal was not expected to cause much
change in the status of the foreign
settlement, at least for the present.
The United States marine corps
contingent here was ordered today
to parade in Shanghai Monday in
full war kit with bayonets.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
ORE DIE
SECOND
ONE
Left Homeless
touring ! Rain Which
r IS to Misery.
! EFF is STARTED
; Y 1000 Homes Blown
4 IN, Many Fires
ulting.
alted Press Leased Wire

-.E ROCK, Ark, March 10.
u was commenced today in
> of $50 houses smashed By
T. which swept Carroll coun-
-ast night for five missing
klat may bring the total loss
40 30.
rev five bodies have been
o thousands were left without
can ascourging downpour Of
kl, hail.
e st damage was sustained in
rr Arkansas, and Green For
Di towns being entirely oblit-
Pel1t was the second wind
avage Arkansas within two
Eleven persons were killed
PC by a Tornado.
tn expeditions were rushed
d and medical supplies
-e to the stricken area, 200
LCth west.
iii
N, Mo-, March 19.-Wind
les made Il waste of Green
hNrk.. early last night, kill.
,fhrsons and iniuring 30 9th.
utrding to meager reports
Ea here today.
I teitnesses To the tornado
oFept through the little vii
+ more than half the houses
+ ness buildings were swept
He the terrific wind. Fire
fift in the ruins, further en-.
6tg the homeless victims.
= killed were reported TO
iln in Il small church which
IN down by the high wind.
workers were making their
n difficulty through the de-
tching for other dead and
|4ictims.
In Enication lines were paral-
fHrrounding towns, which re-
ord of the storm from eye
rushed doctors. nurses
ilances to Green Forest.
reported that Denver, Ar
lso was swept by the storm
raj persons killed, but that
had not been confirmed
lay.
houses caught fire and
fighters were cXpcricnr-
difficulty in checking the
of the flames.
were cxtinguishcd. Res
continued through the
RS of the morning in dark
cpt for a few lanterns.
ch which was not struck by
!, was being used as a TEN.
pspital this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
WOMEN MORE PROFANE
THAN MEN IN BUDAPEST

BUDAPEST, March 19.-Women
swear more than men in Budapest,
if police statistics are to be believed
Following a recent decree of the
Minister of the Interior prohibit
inc swearing on the streets the
nolicc arrested three women, and no
men, in the first two days the decree
was in operation. The first woman
arrested was 60 years old, and she
was fined $500, the Judge remark
'ng she was old enough to know
better. The other two women, both
lesser amounts.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
ent to Fight
Cooks Pardon
,itcd Press Leased Wire

,itcd Press Leased Wire
INGTON, March 19.-At-
eneral Sargent moved to-
eep DR.. Frederick A. Cook
1ounced he has requested
ID States attorney at Fort
'exas, to apply to Federal
Wilson has assured the JUS
ltion of the previous order
ationary release Of Cook
tvenworth penitentiary.
Wilso has assured the JUS
rtment that he will coopc.
test the Interpretation of
htion law by an appeal,
said.
sticc department has taken
jon that under the new
law federal judges are
d to grant probation only
mtcncc is started.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
GASOLINE WAR
THREATENED BY
LARGE CONCERNS
ny United Pres. Learcd yvi~e

SAN FRANCISCO, March 49,
The gasoline price war spread to-
day when the Standard Oil Company
Of California met the prices of seve-
raj other companies which started
clashing yesterday.
Effective Immediately the Stan
dard of California has cut its per
gallon rate two cents, "to meet
competition. -
The Standard s cut is effective
all over the Pacific coast area.
Its price per gallon, as Il result
of the cut, is now II cents in San
Francisco and 1870 in Los Angeles.
"Gas War; We have none to-
dav."
That was the consensus Of opin-
ion expressed by proprietors of SER
vice stations in Ell Centre when
interviewed by reporter relative
to reports of gas war in the north
ern part of the state.
The service station men quoted
their prices as being the same as
they have been since a small raise
in gasoline was experienced some
time ago.
One of the men said that he has
learned that a gas battle is being
waged by the companies themselves
in efforts to bind the distributors
to one-year contracts on a margi"
basis. This was begun only yester-
day and has not as vet reached into
the valley, he declared.
Others questioned relative to this
movement said that they had learn
ed nothing of it rs yet but said that
if it had been begun it would pro-
badly cause drop in prices here
soon.
1t was regarded as a move by the
larger companies to force some of
the smaller concerns out of bust
ness
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
CrOarkin Given
Life Sentence
BY United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, March 19.-Harold J.
Croarkin, convicted slayer of Wal
ter Schmith, Jr., was sentenced to
life imprisonment in the Joliet
penitentiary today.
The 26 year old slayer, whose de-
Tense was insanity, was silent when
the sentence was passed. None of
his relatives was in court.
Michael Ahearn, chief defense
counsel withdrew a motion for an
appeal from the conviction just be-
fore Judge Lindsay sentenced
Croarkin.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
BODY OF LAST SNOW SLIDE
VICTIM IS RECOVERED
by United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO, Cal, March 19.-The
avalanche of snow that swept down
over Camp 70, near Big Creek, on
February Is, killing 13 persons, has
given up the body of its last vic
tim.
The body of William A. Netzel
35, was removed from the snow
crypt late yesterday and will be
brought here today or tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
Believe Hindus
Killed in Sleep

GLENDORA, Cal, March 19.-
Two Hindus were found murdered
under mysterious circumstances in
a shack, five miles east of here to-
day, according to a report to the
deputy sheriff's office here.
No details of the murder were
given but the two men are said 10
have been slain while they slept.
Deputy sheriffs left here to begin
an investigation.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
Believe Bomb
Started Fire
ay United Press Leased wir.

; WOODLAWN, Cal, March 19.-
Fire, originating from a mysterious
explosion. swept through the Palace
restaurant here early today, doing
damage estimated at $4,000.
Sheriff J. w. Monroe, investigat-
ing the explosion, expressed the be-
lief it was caused by bomb, plant
ed by enemies of Philip Liston,
owner of the cafe. Men were seen
prowling about the place before the
explosion occurred.
A dance hall, grocery store and
billiard room adjoining were also
gutted by the flames.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
Man Shoots Wife
During Quarrel
ny United Press Leased Wire

LONG BEACH, Cal, March 19.-
Angered when his wife refused to
return home with him, F. w. Nc
Erath, wealthy Oregon rancher,
shot her and turned the gun on
himself, police said today.
Both are in hospitals with only
slight hope extended for their re-
covery. The McElraths were mar
ried 25 years ago and separated last
Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
ch Postpone
Ieply to Note
nlted Press Leased Wire

|, March 19.-:The French
oday failed to agree on a
President Coolidge's second
b to discuss limitation of
maments and the decision
Iponed until Tuesday.
the invitation was received
in the week, the cabinet
Foreign Minister BRAND
. task Of drafting n reply
las to have been presented
binet today and dispatched
ington if satisfactory.
Polidge invitation expressed
that inasmuch as England
i'm had accepted the confer
itation, France might recon
Pr rejection. A similar
INVITATION was sent Italy.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19

A New York boy says he started
on career of crime because the
socks he got for Christmas didn ,;
fit. They started him on the wrong
foot, maybe.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19

The United States Senate seems
to have changed all our old notions
about dam site.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
MARRIAGE LICENSE

Rodriguez -Cortez. Juan Rodri-
auez, 90, native of Mexico and resi-
dent of Ell Centre. Antonia Cortez,
10, native of Mexico and resident of
Ell Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19

The annual automobile show in
Bakersfield, Kern county, will be
held March 1919.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Dancing, Red Wing, Brawley.
Dancing. Palm Garden, Heber.
Palace theater, ''The Denver
Dude"
Valley theater, "Let It Rain"
go Easy Mable," Brrnk's
tent theater.
TOMORROW
Services, all churches.
Baptist Young Peoples valley
wide rally, city park, 1 p. m.
"While London Sleeps" Pa
lace theater.
"McFadden's Flats" Valley
theater.
1.-THE Show Off," Brrrnk's tent
theater.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19

raternal Order Of Eagles
t a $4,000 building in
Imperial Valley press., 1927-03-19
MONDAY

MONDAY
Masonic luncheon, Hotel Bar
bara Worth.
Twice Told Tales section. Ten
Thousand Club, Mrs. Don q. Bit
ler's.
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
PROPOSES
WAR MUSEUM

A bill introduced by Representa-
tive Henry r.. Rathbone. ILL.,. to
establish National War Memorial
Museum and Veterans Head.
quarters in the old Ford Theater,
was favorably reported today by
the House District Committee.
The bill authorizes an appropria.
tion of 100000 for repairs and
alterations to the building.
The museum would be a per.
manent repository for the OIdroyd
Collection of Lincolniana, which
has been purchased by the Govern.
ment under authority of a bill
passed in the last session. and
would also include war relics and
other articles of national and
patriotic interest.
No other action was taken bv
the committee. except to refer a
Few recently introduced bills to the
proper subcommittee.
The insurance subcommittee
headed by Representative l.. Under.
hill of Massachusetts. failed to
report on the Blanton bill to 4stab.
nsh new insurance code for tho
District. and SO action on this
measure was delayed until after
the holiday recess.
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
Girl Sits Up In Coffin,
Asks Where Am |?
Funeral Off

Miss Fannie Broyles, daughter
of a prosperous farmer, near
Culpeper, Va, sat up in her
coffin yesterday and asked,
Where am II"
Since Saturday her parents had
mourned her as dead, and funeral
arrangements were completed
even tosthe point of the minister
being present to preach the
funeral sermon, when the girl
suddenly game back to life"
She was supposed to have been
killed when struck last Saturday
by the falling limb of a tree
during a storm.
When restoratives were given
her after her resurrection the
girl told her parents she was
conscious while her funeral ar.
rangements were being made. but
she could neither speak nor move
Physlcians say she will recover
completely.
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
|NSURANCE[OST
ON BAD CHECK

A bad check, dishonored nv q
Milwaukee bank on the grounds of
insufficient funds, cost the estate of
John Zahn, ex-service man. 81. 900
IN war risk insurance, as the result
Oh a decision by Comptroller Gen.
eral j. r. McCarI today.
Inc check for the monthly pre-.
MUM was sent by zahn to the Vet.
erans Bureau during the grace
period allowed after the regular
'deadline" for payment of monthly
insurance charges had lapsed.
The Veterans Bureau promptiy
presented the check to the Mil.
waukee bank upon which il was
drawn. There was enough money
In Zahn's account to cover the
cneck - but several other checks
drawn by him reached the bank on
the same day. So the insurance
check was returned to the bureau.
Zahn died suddenly, without MAX
ing good the dishonored check.
Director Hines. of the Veterans
Bureau, asked the Comptroller Gen.
eral for ruling on the case, the
substance of his inquiry being: Can
we pay this insurance, inasmuch as
the dishonored check undoubtedly
was unintentionalIy given and was
merely a matter of bad bookkeep.
ing?
McCarl informed General Hines
today that payment of the insur-
aHce would be illegal. as the pre-
MUM had not been paid, regardless
of any good intentions on zahn's
part.
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
BLANTON-B CLASH
LIKELY TO BE SWITCHED
FRIENDS To TRY
FOR PEACE 1T
HEARING

The expected clash between Rep.
resentative Thomas l.. Blanton. a
member OF the Gibson sub-commit-
tee of the House District Committee,
and Herbert d. Brown, chief of the
Bureau of Efficiency. when he is
called before the committee January
., may be smothered by other mem
bers of the committee.
Blanton'S colleagues on the com.
mittee do MT intend to let him re.
new his battle with Brown at the
hearings of the subcommittee. They
believe the Texans personal fight
with the bureau chief should be
carried on through other channels,
and through other committees.
Blanton has introduced resolu-
tions In the House to force Brown
to reveal his connection with the
DuPonts and to abolish the Bureau
of Efficiency.
1t is expected that he will at
tempt to cross-examine Brown or
these subjects when he is calleC
before the subcommittee.
Other members of that BODY
however. have a distinctly warn
feeling toward the Efficiency Blu
reau's chief as a result Of his work
for them during the Investigation
of last session and will try to pre-
vent any effort by Blanton to get
Brown in any of their hearings.
Brown will be the first witness
before the subcommittee when il
begins its investigations with 8
public hearing January 9. He viii
be asked to report on the investi
cations he has made since the
Sixty-ninth Congress adjourned.
The Washington times., 1927-12-21

Everett Sanders, the Presidents
secretary, is no mean dresser him
self and he is anxious that the
Presidents encourage, including
aforesaid newspaper men and pho
tographers, make the best possible
impression on the sensitively artistic
temperament of Havana's official
and social circles, as well as the
people in general.
Morning clothes is the proper
caper, according to MIR. Sanders.
A dark cutaway coat with pin.
striped trousers. properly creased.
This attire may be heightened in
artistic effect by the addition of a
high silk hat, light colored spats
and patent leather shoes, and pos
sibly likewise a cane.
At any rate, Mr.. Sanders Ia doing
everything to surround President
Coolidge with a lot OF good-looking.
weii-dressed men who should not
fail TO make the right impression
on the Cuban populace
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
B j s Terminal
MEET DEC. 28

Prospects for a Washington bus
terminal appeared brighter today
when the Public Utilities Commits.
sion, through John w. Childress,
chairman, agreed to hold a general
conference with bus line owners
on December 2S.
All OF the % bus companies are
expected to be represented at the
conference. This is the first gen.
raj action to be taken looking to.
ward establishment Of bus ter
minal here
The Public Utilities Commission
and the District government are
without authority to build and
operate a bus terminal but can
serve as Intermediates between the
bus companies and capital which
might be invested in such a plan.
At the present time. 204 busses
every "a hours leave the temporary
and inadequate bus terminal at
Little Ninth and b Streets North.
west; other busses leave from
Twelfth Street and Pennsylvania
Avenue Northwest, and still others
from the Georgetown end of the
hey Bridge. These busses engaged
In interstate traffic transport an
average OF 1000 passengers dailv.
The Public Utilities Commission
has authority onl yto designate
routes for the busses. The Inter
state Commerce Commission has
called for hearings on January IL
next, whe nthat body will seek con
troi over interstate bus transporta
tlon, similar to their railroad con
troll. The utilities commission. au
tomobile association and many bus
companies will be represented al
the conference.
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
TWO new BILLS
ON PENSIONS

Two new bills to liberalize retire.
ment for Federal Employees were in
troduced in the House today.
Both would permit optional re.
tirement after 80 years service. This
was the sole purpose of a bill in
troduced by Representative James
M. Mead, New York.
A bill introduced by Representa-
tive j. j. Manlove, Missouri, would
allow optional retirement after 80
years service il the employe were
So years old and would also give
the retired employee an annuity
to two-thirds Of his average salary
during the last five years of service.
Representative Ernest Gibson,
Vermont. introduced bill today de.
signed to abolish diploma mills. .
The bill provides that no institu.
tion shall have the power to confer
degrees unless licensed to do so by
the Board OF Education. which, oe.
fore granting such license must in.
quire into the qualifications of the
institution to grant such degrees.
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
B | A S I VICTIM
/ To REST HERE

The body OF James Raynor Ails.
worth. of SOL Illinois Ave. N. W.,
who vas killed during a heroic. at.
tempt to save his companions after
the explosion yesterday aboard the
airplane carrier. u. S. s. Langley,
is being brought to this city today
for burial with full military honors
lin Arlington Cemetery.
His widow. Mrs. Ada Ailsworth.
was advised by Navy officials yes.
terday that she must choose be.
tween having her husband buried
in San Diego by. the Government
or here at her own expense. She
elected the latter course.
The explosion occurred off San
Diego and was caused by leaking
drums. AiIsworth was the only
man killed but four others were
seriously injured. The vessel was
badly damaged.
Mrs. Ailsworth was prostrated
when informed of The tragedy by
the Navy Department last night.
Il had feared the worst she
said. when. read accounts of the
disaster in the early afternoon pa
pers The news viii kill his invalid
mother"
Aifsworth's mother, with fwO-sons
and daughter, lives in DeItAville,
Va.
Seven OF his eleven years service
} in the Navy were spent. At the
Naval Air Station in An9costia lie
first attracted attention OF naval
authorities about six years ago
when,. during a disastrous fire at
the air station. he saved several
seaplanes at imminent danger TO
his own life. lie ,sas badly burned
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
ROBBERS BULLET GRAZES
OWNER on RETURN HOME
FLEES
AFTER FIRING
SHOT

Don't shootE' cried William NJ.
King. 30. auditor for the Bureau
Of Internal Revenue, showing his
hands into the air as an unidenti.
fled negro. popping from behind a
bedroom door in the King home.
flashed a revolver in his face.
Then--bang! A bullet whizzed
through Kings coat, burning his
shoulder.
A scnrry of feet, the colored man
fled down the stairs to the first
floor. almost knocked down Edward
III. Buckner, dashed through the
front door, and faded into the early
night darkness.
Mr.. King, who resides with his
wife at 156 T st. N. E.. returned
to his home last night about 715
in company with a former OCCUPANT
of the T Street house, Edward n.
Buckner. His wife had not vet
returned, and the house had been
deserted all day.
just Missed Death
Leaving Buckner on the first
floor. King retired to the second 10
change clothes, and upon entering
a bedroom was surprised by a sound
behind the door leading to the hall.
Swinging the door around, King
was suddenly confronted by a giant
colored man, armed.
The drama played itself with light.
ming speed, and when he reioined
Buckner in another moment, both
realized that the auditor had Just
missed death.
The suddenness of the discovery
OF the intruder by the young hus-
band is believed to have been the
reason Kings life was saved, the
robber shooting at random.
Recovering his wits, King experi-
enced strange burning sensation
in his shoulder, which, upon investi-
cation proved to be a flesh burn.
caused by the bullet. The gun fire
tore through the lapel of his over
coat and escaped through the col
lar.
Cash and Watch Taken
Further search disclosed that a
watch valued at SIS and SO in bills
| had been taken, The watch had laid
on the top of the bureau. and Mr..
King stated that he had, for the
FIRST time in several years, neglected
to- wear it yesterday morning.
Later last night King. examining
doors and windows in the home.
found a basement window had been
forced open.
Policeman c. A. Berry, of the
Twelfth precinct, was on the scene
a short time after the negro's 3
escape. and believes him to be the
same. person who entered two other
homes in the vicinity yesterday.
Detectives DuBusky and Robey.
or police headquarters, arrived
shortly after, by which time King
had recovered the bullet from the
negro's gun. 1t was 80 caliber.
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
Nina HAYNES to Dance
At Better 'OIe Club

Nina Haynes well-known night
club dancer will be featured in the
special holiday program to be inau.
gurated tomorrow night at the Bet.
ter ole Club. 1915 u st. N. W.,
the genial host, Robert" announced
today.
The program which lists a few
added attractions will continue in
force until climaxed by the New
Year Eve celebration.
McWilliam's Orchestra. under the
direction Of Claude Nichols. is at
present dispensing tunes at the Bo-
hemian center.
The Washington times., 1927-12-21

Carol. Blue Triangle Club, Y. w. c.
A.. S:15 D. m.
Luncheon--Rotary Club, willard
Hotel. 1880 O'Clock.
LuncheOn--D. c. Bankers AssOcia ion
Willard Hotel. O'Clock
Luncheon English Speaking Confer
ence, Willard Hotel. l o'clock.
LuncheOn--Insurance Club, Lee House
1880 o'clock.
Christmas shington Coun-
Gil. knights of Columbus, knights of
Columbus Hall, o'clock.
Christmas Party Washington canp.
Heroes Of IS. LAiglon club salons.
6:30 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
Shop Window Broken,
$275 Fur Coat Stolen

Burglars early today smashed a
show window in the store of Al
Stein. 729 Seventh st. N. W.. and
stole a fur coat valued. at $275. The
ROBBERY was discovered at a. m. and
the proprietor was notified,
Miss Margaret Shoemaker, of
apartment -. 1923 Newton st,
n. W.. reported that her apartment
was entered during the night, and
three Christmas presents were
stolen. The value was estimated at
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
What's Doing;
When, Where

Today
Meeting--South Washington Citizen !
Association. FairbrOthers School 8 D. IN,
Meettng-Illinois state Society Will
lard, p. IN.
MeetinE-NatiOnal Capitol Dahlia and
Iris Society. Hotel MaYflower. D. M
Annual Meeting Cosmos Club, Sis
p. IN.
Meeting-Lee Highway Associa lion,
Washington Hotel 3 p. m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Club Hamilton
Hotel. 1890 p. M
Musicaie-City Clubs Music Com
mittee. City Club. sac D. la.
Entertainment - Dickens Christmas
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
HE GOT A HOT PLACE

Sap-I got China on my radio
last night.
Dumbell-That's nothin', NV
ole man played on his last night
and when he went upstairs he
got HI!
And this brings up story
told by a Washington minister.
A fellow who died and was sent
below was noticed by the Devil
to be strutting around the lower
region, wearing an air of owner
ship.
"You act as if you owned this
place." said the Devil to the
newly arrived.
swell, / ought to-" said the
other, my wife gave it to me
often enough when l was in the
other world"
There wss a rich widow of Paw
Who had money to fill q bucket.
She wanted to marry
Didn't care to tarry.
But had to, for her money her paw
tucket. GINGER JIM.
a a
The Washington times., 1927-12-21
POST cHILDREN's DAY

Inc George Washington Post No
l: american Legion, will hold 5
children's day and New Year. racsn
.ron . January 2 in the posts club
Ioo.lls' 1879 ST. \. W. The Yale
University films and other chron.
lcies OF America will be shown.