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Evening star., 1928-04-01
UTILITIES INQUIRY
RESUMES APRIL Il.
Charges Against Copley
Press, Inc, Will Be Heard
by Federal Trade Board.

By the Associated Press.
The Federal Trade Commission de-
cided yesterday to resume OH April ii
It's open inquiry into the public utility
financing and at that hearing Will go
into recent charges against the Copley
Press, Inc. of Illinois and California.
The investigation OF the Copley in
terests was requested by Senator Nor
ris. Republican, Nebraska, who read to
the Senate charges that the Copley
newspapers we're controlled by public
utility interests. Commission lnvestiaa-
tors recently returned from an exam'na-
ton Of the Illinois Offices of the news
papers. owned by Ira c. Copley
At the hearing documents Will be
introduced from the files of the New
York and Washington Offices OF the
ioint committee of National Utilities
Associations the geographic divisional
Office of the National Electric Light AS
sociation at Springfield, Ill. the Chl-
cago Office OF the Illinois committee on
public utilities information. and Of
fees OF the American Gas Association,
where investigators have been at work
for the past few weeks. Records from
several other division Offices OF the
National Electric Light Association are
being examined and II this work Is
completed in time the material will be
placed in the record at the hearing
April IL.
Representatives OF the various as
sociations will be subpoenaed to appear
at the hearing to identify the docu-
ments as they are entered and to give
any other testimony required.
The commission recently requested
the Bureau OF the Budget to urge an
appropriation OF more than 100000 to
carry on the investigation, and an
nounccd yesterday that, regardless OF
the fact whether the appropriation Is
made, the investigation will be carried
through. although possibly at slower
speed.
Evening star., 1928-04-01
Bresca Family Supplies Papal Palms
In Accordance With 3OO-Year-Old Right

feast But in these days they come into
town prosaically by rail and are taken
to the Vatican in an automobile truck
with comparatively little ceremony.
Palm Sunday Is always connected In
the Roman popular mind with the story
of the obelisk taken from Nero's Circus
which now stands In the Square OF st.
Peter and with the Bresca family.
About three centuries ago Pope Six
tus v gave orders for the obelisk to be
raised where 1t now stands. and himself
witnessed the ceremony from the bal
cony of the Vatican basilica together
Evening star., 1928-04-01
FED UP WITH SHIP,
ADMIRAL DECLARED
British Commander, on Trial,
States Chief Objected
to "WaiI Flowers"

ES the Associated Press.
GIBRALTAR, March Sl.--Because
the starboard and not the port accom-
mediation ladder was prepared for Rear
Admiral Bernard st. @. Collard at NAL
t. on March S. and because some of the
woman guests at a dance aboard the
esttleShip Royal Oak we're wall fiow-
ers," the admiral became abusive and
said he was fed up" with the ship.
This testimony was brought out in
the opening session today of the court
martial which is trying Comdr. II. NJ.
Daniel on charges of breaches Of naval
discipline. It was adduced before eight
captains from ships of the British Med
tterranean feet who sat and listened
TO the reading of letters In which
Comdr Daniel reported the incidents to
Capt. Kenneth Dewar. Capt. Dewar's
trial is to follow the Daniel hearing.
Due to Rough Sea.
The letter by Comdr Daniel. respect
ing the accommodation ladder incident,
stated that. because of the roughness Of
the sea. there was no choice as TO the
side Of the ship TO be used, but he Sc
lected the starboard accommodation lad
der for the rear damirals departure
ashore because there was less chance
that the barge would be damaged by
being thrown against the side of the
bat.sShip.
The letter said that Admiral Collard
was furious when he saw the arrange
ments and ordered Comdr. Daniel to
see to 1t personally that the port ladder
was made ready for him. He said he
was writing the letter to Capt. Dewsr
because he felt that the admiral's atti-
tude, before nearly 100 officers and men.
would seriously affect discipline. He
added that all officers Of the ship we're
resentful and that apologies would serve
no useful purpose.
Called for Jazz Band.
The wall flower affair came up al
the dance aboard the Royal Oak. at
which Admiral Collard. according to
the letters. publicly abused the ships
bandmaSter and musicians and had a
private Jazz band summoned to take
their places.
The letter said that Admiral Coilard
noticed that several ladies were sitting
ont dances and that he threatened
Capt. Dewar. In the presence OF sew
eral guests. that II the captain failed
70 do his duty by having people intro
duced TO each other. he would make
him do ii.
Admiral Collard. on cross-examina-
ton. virtually admitted the correctness
Of the statements about the dance and
band, but denied he had made the re-
marks in hearing Of guests
The trial viii be resumed Monday.
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with all the members of the Sacred Col
lege, while In the enormous piazza be-
low was a dense mass of spectators.
The Pope, TO give solemnity to the
occasion and to avoid distracting the
500 workmen, had decreed perfect
silence on pain of death. The large
block of granite, which weighs $50 tons
and measures. including the pedestal,
1872 feet in height, was just rising
slowly in the air when the ropes began
to slacken and all the efforts of the
men at work on 1t we're Intellectual
A catastrophe was imminent, as the
obelisk was swinging In the most
dangerous way. Suddenly. in the midst
Of the tragic silence, voice cried out.
Water on the ropes. water on the
ropesl"
Fontana. the celebrated architect,
who was experimenting the work, was
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quick TO take the hint, and gave the
necessary orders. the wet ropes became
taut and the. obelisk was saved, to-
gether with many human lives.
Sixtus v inquired as to whom the
voice Of rescue belonged. II proved TO
De young sailor called Bresca, from
San Reno. who was trembling In his
shoes for having disobeyed orders. The
Pope. however, not only forgave him.
out promised to grant whatever he
asked. After much consideration the
young man said he would choose for
nlmsen and his descendants the priv
ilege OF providing the palms used each
year In st. Peters.
The Bresca palms were eagerly so1eh.
after today and are considered bv sorne
Romans to have special sacred quail
ties
Evening star., 1928-04-01
Rnmmage Sale Planned.

The Columbia Hospital rummage sale
will be held Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday al Connecticut avenue and
M street, The committee In charge
comprises; Mrs, Arthur Foraker. chair
man, Mrs, John Quick, viee chairman;
Mrs Barry M8hun Mrs Reeve Lewis
and Mrs George Hewitt Myers The
sale will be conducted from 10 TO 5
ofElnck each day,
Evening star., 1928-04-01
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
TO PLAN ACTIVITIES
Montgomery County Meeting Date
Advanced and Campaign Matters
Are 10 Receive Attention.

sDs"isl Dispatch 90 The star
KEESIhGTON. Md. March 3i.--~Ac-
tivities OF the Summer, business and
social win be planned al the semi
annual meeting OF The Women's Demo-
cratic Club Of Montgomery County,
which has been advanced from April
26 tn 10, Thursday.
The meeting win be held At the home
0f Mrs E A. Eyeritt, North Chevy
Chase large attendance Ia expected
because Of the political demands and
In view 0f the general interest in issues
and candidates 1t is expected that this
meeting viii be- one Of the most signifi-
cant in The clubs history, Reports 0f
committees and speaking viii be fea-
tlIred.
Evening star., 1928-04-01
LAST RITES TOMORROW
FOR HORACE SPRINGER
Civil War Veteran end Former su-
perintendent of Mails In ID. E.
10 Rest at Arlington.
sre.4aI Ilspsllk u e go.

spes3si Dspstek 70 Tue saar
KEkEIfsGTON. Nd, March al.
Funeral services viii be held Monday
~ pm. fof Horace r. Springer, s3
years old. CIs5I War veteran and en-
ploye of the Washington post office for
many yesfs, Yiao died suddenly Of
heart affection Friday Rev r -.
Wlnc3zts Will ofilciste III ths home
smile tf9e rites 10 b. heid III Arlington
Cemetery viii be under Masonic
auspices.
Eesi6ss bis xlcov sno brother. john
EarF Springer fae deceased Is SUI
sired by TWO sisters. Mrk. r. N. King
esa6 Miss Addje Springer of PniisdeI-
Dhis He serYso siin the Union sFng
tl5TougIoDi tnf wsT ~ & non n-c9mT1ig~
stoned officer fnd for 20 years Bss
aupsrjBten6fnt If mails of me Wssnr
sngson City peat oface
Evening star., 1928-04-01
SUIT
|SLOST BY WOMAN
Mrs. Mccormick Ordered to
Pay $3,5C0 for GeIding
She Reported Lame.

AIKEN. 8. c.. March 3i.---A jury OF
cotton mill workers and farmers late
today rendered decision In the 80.
ciety lame horse trade" awarding s. A.
Warner Baitazzi, Westbury. Long Island.
banker. $500 damages In his suit
against Mrs. Amy Mccormick for the
purchase Of Bacchus II, chestnut geld
Ing. the animal In question.
The jury's decision was in line WITH
a long standing tradition In this sectio.
OF the South OF ''norubaek" in horse
trade.
During the two days that the suit
has been on trial In Civil Court the an
cient red brick courthouse has been
jammed with members of the fashion
able and socially prominent Winter
colony dressed In smart sport togs and
local folk anxious to hear details Of the
horse trade" that has been the topic
OF much discussion both among the
colonists and permanent residents.
Evening star., 1928-04-01
TATE WINS FELLOWSHIP.
o. pitsl Man Awarded Honor for
Unusual Ability.

Alien Tate, rs ysssTs old son III J0bn
- aa6 Mfs Nellie vaFnell Tate VINO
reside here IN the Logan Hotel, was
ore of 70 young American scholars vino
recently was awarded fellowship by
the John Simon G1ggeDheim Memorial
Foundation for having shown unusual
ability.
nj Tsta, who Vas graduated from
Vanderbilt unigeTstfp IN i922 nsE been
making New Iors his headquarters
he a. ore time attended Georgetown
University mere
Evening star., 1928-04-01
ALEXANDRIA HEBREWS
TO DEDICATE TEMPLE

4 leoial 1us1alpi, "a The Star.

special dispatch ~ The star,
ALEXANDRIA. Va, March 3i,-~The
new Beth Israel Temple st Wolfe and
Pitt streets Will be formally dedicated
st 4 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. with
Tiabbi George silVerslone Of Washing
ton delivering the principal address,
Ons Of the features VIII be the pre-
sentation 0f the Holy Scrolls, which
written In Hebrew on parchment, by Q
European rabbi, weighs About 7b
bounds.
Evening star., 1928-04-01
by the Associated Press.

ROME. March 31.---A little ceremony
dating back three centuries was enacted
today when lorry rolled up to the
Vatican containing the palms to he
blessed and then later used at st.
Peters In the observance OF Palm Sun
day tomorrow. The palms were fur
nished by the Bresca family of Genoa.
In the old days OF medieval glory the
palms used to come by sea from Genoa
and up the River Tiber to Rome In
great state and were received with all
the pomp attendant upon religious
Evening star., 1928-04-01

Fine texture, lustrous satin.
Ideal foundation for sher dresses.
Hip pleats for fullness. Plain or
more elaborate styles. Sizes 80 to
a.
Evening star., 1928-04-01


The training eisss for leaders IN 50.
cial hygiene led by Mrs, w. r ho0p,
state social hygiene chairman, held its
fiBsl meeting Wednesday st the Bur
lington Hotel Mrs.. R0op gave sn out
line W be used in social hygiene study
groups. Mrs Frank g, Nickels Of Min"
nesp0iis, MINI, gsE the speaker
A. the close Of The meeting the entire
class had lunch together, with Mrs.
kieEela, Mrs Roop snd Mrs II, Is.
AIrges ~ guests ~ honor.
The Lsngdon Association entertained
the president VI the National CongfEaE
III Parents sHd Teachers. Mrs. A, II.
Reeve, st dinner At the Burlington H0-
tel preceding her lecture on Parental
EDUCATION" lsEt Monday night. Mrs.
GILES Scott Rsftef. District NJ Columbia
state president. sHd Miss A, M. sisson,
principal NJ Lsnad0n School we're also
guests Mrs X. l.. Norris, president of
the I,snRdeD Association, presided The
guests we're presented With eoIesEee.
Evening star., 1928-04-01

The Mothers Club OF the Bryan
PIT A. viii meet Wednesday at / 80
pm. Mrs. C. II. Kettler wiil speak on
"Truthfnlncas." study of DIR. Gallo
ways book, 'Parenthood and Character
Training Of Children" Will be con-
tinued
Al the last meeting OF the Van Ness
PIT. A. IL was voted 10 put curtains AT
the windows Of the teachers room. The
Board Of Education has officiaily passed
hat the lights will be put In immedi-
ateiy An entertainment is TO be held
NJ Hine Junior High School May II.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
BIRTHDAY PARTY
FOR HELEN BURKE
IS MERRY AFFAIR

Helen Burke, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Burke of 653 Brighton
Avenue, entertained group Of
friends at merry affair Saturday
afternoon in observance of her
eighth birthday. The afternoon was
spent playing games in the house,
which was deliberately decorated
with hearts and other Valentine
symbols.
Refreshments were served at an
claborately decorated table, young
guests present included Marjorie
Hovev. Janet Reid, Glenadine Utley,
Mary Katherine Horton, Barbara
Ruth Horton, Alice Jones, Madeline
Neal, Evelyn Fite, Charles Burke,
Margaret Burke, Bob Burke, Jim
Burke, Virginia Burke and tn"
Young hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
DINNER. PARTY AT
A. c. FINNEY HOME
DELIGHTFUL EVENT

Judge and Mrs. \. c. ,Finney pre-
sided Saturday night at delight
full bridge dinner at their home on
Sandalwood Drive, the affair being
given in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. j..
H. Bridenstine of Holtvillc, cele-
brating the twentyififth anniver-
sary of their coming to Imperial
Valley. The gathering also marked
the Finreys' eighteenth wedding
anniversary.
Sweet peas were used as the grace
full decorations. Places were arrang-
cd for Mr.. and Mrs. Bridenstipe,
Mr.. and Mrs. I. H. Shaw, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. B. Harmon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred C. Kamm and daughter, Ethel
ena, Mr.. and Mrs. George Shawver,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mackie Jr. and
son, Mac, all of Holtville, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred C. Royse of Hemet and
the host and hostess.
Prizes at bridge were won by
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyse, first; Mr.. and
Mrs. Shaw, second and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harmon, third. Mr.. and Mrs. Bridcn-
stine received guest prize and
Judge and Mrs. Finnev were sur
prised By q lovely anniversary gift
from their friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
ROBERT KINCAID
CELEBRATES HIS
FIFTH BIRTHDAY

Robert Kincaid celebrated his
fifth birthday with party given
by his mother, Mrs. Harry f. Kin
caid, at the family home Saturday
afternoon. Valentine decorations
were prettiIy used. Games and a
peanut hunt were diversions of the
afternoon. Balloons, used as fav
ors, added to the pleasure of the
young guests. Refreshments were
served. Mrs. Kincaid was assisted
by Mrs. II. Sorensen.
Those invited to the party were
Val Neary, Betty Cook, Lawrence
Cook, Jack Mcconnell, Jack LEM
Margaret LEM. Gayle Baker, Yer
non Baker, Winifred Anderson, Bob
bv Anderson, Junior Loynd, Jimmie
schofield, Mary Alice Trey, Ear
Trey Jr., leila Mallory, Johnnie
Mallory, Gene Tyler, Margaret Ty
Ter, Dorothy Hunt, ALA Katherine
Sanders, Betty Surface and hath
,eryne Surface.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
SOCIAL BREVITIES

Mrs. F. f. Boyd was hostess to
the members of the birthday club
recently at her home east of Impe-
rial. A delicious luncheon was
served by the hostess, color
scheme of red being carried out in
the decorations and adding to the
attractivenesS of the affair. The
afternoon was spent playing cards.
High score was achieved by Mrs.
T. ID. Mccall, second prize was won
by Mrs. William Olmstead, and the
consolation went to Mrs. NJ. Suttle.
Those present were Mrs. Florence
Richards, Holtville; Mrs. William
Olmstead, FL Centro;! Mrs. j. r.
Kinnaird. Mrs. H. Richards. Mrs.
Albert Newton, Mrs. T. d. Mccall,
Mrs. NJ. Suttle and the hostess.
In the Central gym, Saturday
night the Senior class held a party,
as a result of the contest for sell
ing La Solana tickets. Norma
Young's side lost the contest and
entertained John Busby's side. The
affair had been planned as weinie
roast, but because of the inclement
weather was changed to a party in
the gym. The evening was spent
in playing games and dancing, and
buns and minced ham were served.
Mrs. C. W. Maitland delightfully."-
entertained at bridge at her home
on Holt avenue Saturday night, her
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
STATES CITRUS
CROP REPORTS
SEVERE LOSS
BY United Press Leased Wire

RIVERSIDE, Calf, Feb. c.
California s orange crop for the sea
son will be 70 per cent of normal and
the lemon crop so nor cent of nor
NAL, the annual survev published
by the Riverside Press said today.
Hol weather last May, which
caused the small fruit to drop in
June, was said to be largely res
ponsiblc for the loss. In some locali-
ties the crop was only 80 per cent of
normal.
Data gathered by the Press
through growers and correspondents
in various parts of the state, esti-
mated the orange crop at 42,S15
ears and the lomon crop at ll,Oo0
cars. These figures are for the sea
son starting November l, 1927 and
ending October 81, 1923.
The value of the states orange
and lemon crops together was esti'
mated at $75,000,000.
Figures from various sections of
the state were given as follows:
Southern California-35, 800 ears
Of oranges and l0,700 ears of lemons
Central California-6,7 200 cars OF
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06

to be. at once, the blackest menace
and the richest source of perpetual
wealth in the southwest.
While Alarcon was laborously
making his way up the Colorado,
Coronado s men, divided into three
parties, were tampering over the
length and breadth of the desert
country to the north and east. One
of his lieutenants, Diaz by name,
came upon the Colorado river and
followed it to its mouth.
Saw Grand Canyon
Don Lopez Cardenas, another of.
Coronado S aides, was the flrst
white man ever to look upon the
awe inspiring spectacle of the
Grand Canyon. of the Colorado. 1t
is not recorded that Don Cardenas
waxed poetic at the sight. On the
contrary, he probably hurled
mouthful of sulphuric Spanish ex-
pletives against the towering can
von walls, and let it go at that.
Cardcnas. it must be remembered,
was not out to view the wonders
of nature; lie was LOOKING Ior Sohi
studded boulevards flanked with
gold castles. His only interest Ill
the rivers was to find Il way to
cross it, and the Grand Canyon eff
fectually thwarted all his plans IN
that direction.
The Colorado owes it name to
Father Garccs, who lived 700
wears after the time of Alarcon.
Father Garces was shining and
dominent figure among those brave
hearted Padres who worked among
the Indians in the territory discov-
cred and claimed by swashbuckling
Conquistadores.
Alarcon, diScoverer of the Colora-
do, had called it "The River OF
Good Guidance,' believing it would
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
MESDAMES COGGINS,
ROSS ENTERTAIN
FOR ROUND TABLE

Mrs. 'John Stewart Ross and Mrs
c. Z. Coggins were joint hostesses
al a dinner party for Round Table
members, which was given Saturday
night at the Ross home. Husbands
of the members were special quests
Dainty place cards marked the
covers at the dinner table. which was
prettily decorated with sweet peas
Prize winning scores at bridge were
made by Mr.. and Mrs. Will 5. Faw'
tett for the combined high score
consolation awards going to Mrs j
r. Fahs and o. j. Bradshaw.
Those present included Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy F.. Breedlove, Mr.. and Mrs
j. r.. Fahs, Mr.. and Mrs. Will s
Faweett. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert W
Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. o. j. Brad
shaw. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard P. Mey
or, who were club guests, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Coggins and Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
COUNTY BOARD
HOLDS MEETING
AT CALIPATRIA

Imperial County Club women
held well attended and worth
while board meeting at the attrac-
tive new American Legion head
quarters in Calipatria Saturday,
where they were guests of the Cali
patria Women S Club. Sessions
were held in both morning and af-
ternoon, with luncheon served be-
tween by the Calipatria Auxiliary
of the American Legion.
A number of county chairmen
were present, and reports made in
dicated that work throughout the
county is progressing in an unnsu-
ally satisfactory manner. Mrs. Jes-
sic Hoyt Hatch, county chairman
of the bird and wild life depart
ment and a past southern district
chairman of many years achieve
ment, and Mrs. H. B. Graeser of
Holtville. international relations
chairman. were among those giving
outstanding reports.
Mrs. Carl Morford of Holtvilie,
county chairman of music, out
lined tentative plans for an out
door Easter sunrise service, and
stated that the Federated Clubs
would be glad to cooperate with
the churches or any other organiza-
tion interested in sponsoring such
a service.
Mrs. L. d. Jacobs, of this city,
southern district vice president at
large, reported on the recent south
ern district and state board meet
ings which she attended at River
side. One of the interesting por-
tions of Mrs. Jacobs report dealt
with the report given at state board
meeting by Mrs. W. w. Green, Cali
fornia S federation president, who
has just returned from a general
federation board meeting in Wash
ington,n ID. c., and who brought a
summary of national federation af-
fairs back to club women of the
state.
Plans for the county convention,
which will be held in this city on
April { were discussed, and the an
nouncement made that Mrs. Henry
DeNyse, southern district chairman
from Riverside will probably be
here at that time was made. The
biennial convention, to be held in
San Antonio, Texas, in May, was
announced.
Those attending from this city
were Mesdames Jacobs, Hugh T.
Osborne. S. Z. Allen, A. w. Hale,
Elmer w. Heald, W. W. MeEuen.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06

lead him to riches and power. Diaz,
who followed closely upon the heels
of Alarcon, chose to name it "El
Rio Tizon,' nr the Firebrand
River It is supposed that Diaz
used this name because of the gen
eral practice OF the river Indians
of carrying firebrands as protec-
tion against hungry hordes of mos
quitoes.
Later, the stream was known as
"The River of Good Hope by
certain of the Padres; by others, IN
a more sombre mood, it was called
"The River of the Martyrs. Be
cause of the reddish color of its
water during the spring flood sea-
son, Father G:/ces gave it the name
of "El Rio Colorado, 1.-THE Red
River"
Who can say which of that glor-
ious company of soldiers and priests
chose the most fitting name for this
river of destiny9 Unless man hast
ems to control its flood waters be
hind great dam, it will some day,
as certain as death, break through
its soft silt banks and wipe out for
ever the entire Imperial valley.
Should this transpire, it will appear
to us once more, in bitter truth, as
"The River of Martyrs.
But if it is harnessed and con-
trolled, the Colorado will have
earned, at last, the right to its orr
ginal name, "The River of Good
Guidance.
Continued Tomorrow
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Arrested For
Beating" Bill

Gene Ellis, 80, Of New York state
was apprehended at Andrade by De
putty Sheriffs Ball, McClelland and
Sharp Saturday night. He was
brought to the county Jail and lock-
ca up on a warrant charging him
with defrauding an innkeeper.
According TO information furnish
ed in the case the man had been
appearing in Mexicali as singer
and lodging at the Gateway Hotel
in Calcxico. The proprietor, a. w.
Walsh declared that Ellis had ran
up a bill amounting to $50 and when
he eyaded payment Walsh called
the CaleXico police while Ellis was
in the hotel.
Tie police, however, found only
an empty room, Ellis making a
speedy exit through window and
clamored over a roof to the ground.
The deputies located Ellis at AIga-
dones. He denied his identity at
first but finally admitted that he
,sas the man named in the warrant.