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Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-28
WD. KING AND TWO COMP ANIONS XIII LED
IN AIRPL LANE CRASH NEAR TOLUCA. MEX.
St. Paul AUiatOr Again
Starts On Flight To
Break Endurance Record

* ST. PAUL, March 81 00 = /.
y Gene Shank, st. Paul aviator,
* hoped off tonight on his fourth
x attempt to set a worlds endur- )
X ance flight record. )
* He took the air at TIA o'clock )
* at the st. Paul municipal port )
y and easily attained altitude with /,
X his light machine despite its load !
* of 143 gallons of gasoline.
y SHANK expects to refuel from !
4 another plane some time tomor- :
y row and hopes to stay up long :
X enough to beat by one hour the )
4 worlds mark of So hours, 80 min 8
y utes, now held by German avia- !
y tors.
*
* * * y y * * 81 * * y * y )
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-28
FOUNDATION OF
DAM DEFECTIVE.
SAY ENGINEERS
Governors Committee Make
Report on Disaster in
California

SACRAMENTO, March 81 Up =
Characterizing the failure OF the st
Francis dam in Los Angeles county
as inevitable" a commission OF emf
nent engineers and geologists named
by Gov. c. C. Young to investigate
the cause of the disaster, reported to-
Continued on Page Eight)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-28
'AIRPLANE GOES into
.NOSEDIYE WHEN 1000
FEET ABOVE GROUND

ROhIfs and Springer We're Instantly Killed in Crash
While Douglas Attorney Survived Less Than An
Hour After He Had Been Taken to the Hospital;
Party Left Douglas Last Thursday on Flight to
Mexico City and Return
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-28
PLANE COMPLETELY WRECKED

Fers Meet Death in Streets of TOIuca Only About as
Miles From Their Destination; Observers Stated
That Gust of Wind Caught Plane and Threw 1t Into
Dive, Out of Which Pilot Attempted to Make Safe
Landing
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18

We laughed when we heard how some French
people pronounced Lindbergh. If they could only
hear rs trying TO mention their two aces they would
probably have Mysteries.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18
AN INEVITABLE POSITION

Tattetales matter how sincere we'll nten-
toned they may be, looked upon with general dis
favor and strata of society holds the tatetale in
more contempt than does the "underword, where the
''squeaer' is marked man. Anything else may be
forgiven-"squealing' never is.
The convict who participated in the Thanksgiv-
ing Day outrage at Folsom prison. in which a dozen
men killed, places himself in unenviabe posi-
ton by turning informer at the trial of himself and
his erstwhe comrades.
Taking the witness stand, he declared his wish to
make complete statement, and gave the true ver
sion' of the outbreak, laying the blame the
vct recognized the leader. Immediately the witness
abandoned by his comrades thing unspeak-
able, case-hardened criminals though they his at
orneys refuse to have anything to do with him. and
the prosecution, which undoubtedly benefit
ted by his testimony declares it could have obtained
convictions without it and refuses to consider the in
former any better than his comrades.
Granting that the informer sincere, and hon
esty wished to make clean breast of it, he might
we'll be content face DEATH for should the state
show lenency his fellow prisoners will make his life
such that death would be a welcome relief His only
consolation is the relief that from confession.
If it was a clever move to save his neck, Stew
art we'll merits the heaped upon him. The trou
bic is nobody but himself knows whether not he
sincere and the world being such as it is,
will condemn him for his action than will be found to
sympathize with him.
The way Of the transgreSSOr is hard but the
way Of the reformed transgressor is terrible thing.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18
EDDIE FOT

Something of national figure is lost with the
death of Eddie Foy, veteran actor who rounded out
more than so years of work the stage this week. and
died literally 'in harness"
To some of the "arty" folks Eddie Foy would be
classed Glow comedian" He himself would prob
ably admit it. and with Foy humor, would be like
y to brag about it. To those of an older generation
particularly in the East he will be recalled the star
Of many of the American stage in the early
part of the century.
Later, head of the Foy family he with his
merous youngsters provided plenty Of amusement for
vaudeville bills. The Middle West however. will
member him the hero of the IroQuois theater dsas
ter, when he vainly tried calm the maddened horde
of women and children who perished in that tragedy
and came near losing his own life
His "reminiscences published year more ago.
furnished delightful reading. recounting vivdly the
when the best people looked askance at the stage
and every trouper fair game for petty and often
times not so petty persecution
FoyS humor clean. It was at the start, and
it continued Those who heard him once looked
for his return and welcomed him. knowing that he
would entertain them in wholesome way.
Many men achieve greater heights in national
life without doing half much for humanity did
Eddie FOy, Throughout half a century, whether sick
or we'll, prosperous broke, happy or sorrowfu he
brought happiness and smiles to others, made them
laugh and caused them to forget their troubles at least
while he with them. Surely life of service
though 1t done for pay The artist is seldom paid
in proportion to his work and Eddie Foy artist.
He made others happy" might we'll be written
on the tombstone of this lovable character VINO will
rank with jefferson, Drew and other lights of the
American stage
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18
nean9' asked Uncle Wiggilv.

mean'' asked Uncle Wiggilv.
"She is trying to say where is
her candyi' translated Nurse Jane.
"T saw her have piece a moment
ago, l guess she dropped it on the
floor. Get up, child. and look for
your candy squeaked Miss Fuzzy
Wuzzv.
"Oi eand ged dup!' was all Val
l'e could say. And though she pull
ed and twisted and wiggled and
woggled she could not get off her
chair.
Dear me,' cried Mrs. Long
ears. "The Fox must have hold of
her,'
"No! No.' laughed Uncle Wig
gily. ct ism the Fox. Vallie has
sat on her lump of sticky candy and
that = why she couldn't get up!'
And that 8 just what had happen
ed Nalhe was stuck on her chunk Of
soft. maple wax. 1t took quite a
while to thaw her loose but, it was
done at last and then the maple
sugar candy party went merrily on
And if the automobile will give
the roller skates a ride around the
block to watch the icicle tickle n
SNOWFALL, IN tell YOU next about
Uncle Wiggily' 5 choo choo.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18

Don t tease him, child!' squeak
ed Nurse Jane.
ooh, she doesn tease me, >
laughed Mr.. Longears. 81 think the
syrup is thick enough to make the
candy now,' he added.
Outside there was some clean
snow on the ground. To make the
sort of maple sugar candy Uncle
Wiggily had in mind, he was going
TO pour some of the hot, thick,
brown syrup on top of the snow. The
cold snow cooled the syrup into a
sort Of candy called maple wax
1t was about like a chocolate cara
mel after you have ehewed it
awhile.
Here and there, in little dabs,
splashes and patches on the white
SHOW, Uncle Wiggily poured the
maple syrup. 1t began to cool into
shapes like griddle cakes, and when
il was firm enough, Mr.. Longears
picked up the patches of candy and
carried them into the bungalow.
"Thc first piece is for Vallie,"
said Mr.. Longears, handing the new
little rabbit brown lump.
"Oh, what a lovely COB of can
dy,' exclaimed Vallie.
"You shouldn't say gob," cor
rected Baby Bunty. cit isn't pol
tie
'What should I say7' asked
Vallie, beginning to chew the maple
wax. If COB isn't polite what isi'
"Goo gurr zee wump!" was all
Paby Bunty could answer, for her
teeth were stuck together by the
sticky wax she was chewing and
size could not open her mouth.
Soon all the little rabbits were
eating some of Vallie s candy. And
then, all Of sudden, the newest
little bunny child said:
'WOb by camby?'
'What in the world does she
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18
Leniency Shown
In Weapon Case

Gahrino Cucllar, o. of Westmor-
land district was given suspended
sentence upon recommendation of
the district attorneys office by
Judge /. Mayfield after he had en-
tered plea of guilty to Il charge Of
carrying concealed weapon. Cuell-
ar was arrested by immigration in
spectors Il few days ago and turned
over to the county authorities for
investigation when he was found
in possession of a gun.
The district attorneys office in
investigating the matter learned
that the ease was not an aggravated
one and when Cuellar entered a plea
of guilty, the prosecution recommen-
dcd lcnicncy. The judge sentenced
the defendant to serve six months
in the county Jail but suspended
sentence during the good and law
full behavior of the defendant.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD E. GARIS
Copyright, 1927, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND VALLIES
CANDY

Tnclc Wiggily hoped over the
flclGs. Uncle Wiggily hoped
through the woods. Soon the old ra5-
bit gentleman reached q tree that
he well remembered.
'.This is the sweet tree said
Mr.. LongearS, talking to himself.
Il found some sweet maple sap here
once before. but before could boil
it to syrup and candy in the Wolf )
den, | had to run away. That is the
day | found Nallie On my steps. She
certainly is a cute little Valentine
rabbit.'' chuckled Mr.. Longears.
" She is growing up fast to want
candy so soon. Well, III get some
more sap now and I hope no Fox
q Wolf comes along to bother me.
Once more Uncle Wiggily made 4
hole in the maple tree. As soon as
lie did so a little juice, like water,
began to run out. For it was the time
OF year for sap to run.
Sticking in the hole a piece Of a
tin bean blower, Uncle Wiggily set
under the other end of the little
tin pipe a pail. Soon the sweet sap
or juice, from the maple tree, began
to drip into the pail.
"Tink, Tink! Tink. - pc drops
sounded as they fell.
Waiting for the pail to be filled,
Uncle Wiggily kept watch to see
that none of the bad chaps was com
ing 70 nibble his ears. He was glad
When none came and soon the rab-
bit gentleman carried the pail Of
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18

Beware the Ides of March" the soothsayer told
Ceasars wife. And the income tax collector repeats,
Beware the Ides Of March"
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18
Zumiga Trial
February u

Jesus Zumiga, "a, of Brawley was
arraigned before Judge Mayfield
yesterday afternoon on a charge of
grand theft. Preliminary hearing
was set in the case for February 81
and the defendant rcmanded to the
county Jail in default of bail in the
sum of $1,000.
Complaint in the ease was made
by Captain Cromer of the city po-
lice. Zumiga is alleged to have stol-
en- an automobile belonging to
Edith Hcdrick of FL Centre. The
ear was taken from in front of the
public library here and was later
found in Zumiga's 3 possession by
Brawley police.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18

girls, of whom Nallie was the forty
thirteenth. but. Vallie asked me
first 50 I'll call this candy hers,
though there will be plenty for
every one else. y
The maple sap was put on to boil.
Soon most delicious smell filled the
bungalow and the little rabbit boys
and girls began twinkling their
noses, for they were getting hungry
for candy.
Isn't it almost done?" asked
Vallie, after a while.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
February 1S. 1913

The Imperial Valley Cotton Grow.
ers Exchange held an important
meeting at the office of Hortieul.
tural Commissioner w. T.. Wilsie, at
which future steps toward the in.
corporation Of the body were taken
Directors were elected, including
w. +. Whsle, w. A. Edgar, II. d.
Mccall, 0. =. Hyde, w. Branden-
burg, Anton Gerdes, NJ Sehalter and
c. w. Barton.
y. A. Ross of Los Angeles is
spending a few days here.
DR.. j. c. Blackington of Redlands
arrived here by auto from San Di-
ego to look after his interest here.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18

The Stewart Truck, king Of tran.
sportation. J. B. Hart, Col Main St.
El Centro. Sixth & f SITS. Brawley.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18

sap home to his hollow stump bum
galow.
MAKE a hot fire if You please,
Nurse janet Uncle Wiggily called
as the muskrat lady housekeeper
opened the door for him. 81 am go
ing to boil this sap down and make
candy for Nallie.
"Can't we have any candy?'
asked Baby Bunty.
"Of course You shall have some.'
promised Uncle Wiggily. looking at
the forty twelve bunny boys and
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18
TICKET SALE FOR
FIREMEN'S BALL
MEETS SUCCESS

The first three days of the ticket
sale for the "Leap Year Gambol, -
the 18th Annual Ball of the FL Cen
tro Fire Department, indicates that
Il record crowd will attend the af-
fair which is to be held at the Palm
Garden dance hall in Heber We'd
nesday night.
The "Fircmen s Ball' is regard
ed here as one of the social events
of the year and since its Inaugural
tion nearly 20 years ago it has held
its place. The firemen have been
handicapped somewhat in the past
because Of the cramped quarters af-
forded in the city for such an af
fair and this year in order to give
all who attend chance to have a
full evening of fun the ball is to
held at Heber where more commodi-
Gus quarters are available.
Committees have been at work
for the last several weeks making
arrangements for the event and c.
+. Ferguson, president of the fire
mems association and general chair
man of the bali committees, reports
that all is working smoothly toward
making the "Leap Year Gambol'
the crowning event of the affairs
staged thus far by the firemen.
The Los Angeles Fire Department
Orchestra, noted all along the coast
for its ability, will furnish the
music for the occasion. Palm Gar
den will be decorated in suitable
manner and with refreshments and
entertainment thrown in the pro
gram promises to be 4 lively one.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of I'm
perial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
February 18 1QOS

Clarence Conant sold 80 acres of
his farm down toward Silsbee for
$50 cash, this being one of the best
sales yet made in the valley.
Weaver, Eadie & Company have
begun shearing their flock of 900
sheep on their ranch northeast of
Imperial, and lively and interest
ing scene is presented. While this
is not the first year that Imperial
Valley has ranked as producer of
wool, the output this year will be
very much larger, and will give
much Importance to the industry.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18
WESTMORLAND BABY'S
CONDITION IMPROVED

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Wcstmorland will be glad to learn
that their three months old son,
Charles Henry, is considered out
of danger following serious at
tack of influenza with bronchial
complications. The baby is the
grandson Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. b.
Adair of this city. He has been in
Il critical condition for Il week.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18
MORE EAKERS on HAND

Again warning is issued to Imperial Valley resi-
dents to beware of fake automobile clubs and fake
automobile insurance agents, both of which evils
reported to be found in this section at this time
cording to complaints made to the authorities by
eral who have been victmized
The fake automobile club is hardy perennial"
blooming forth each spring with the old game
in a slightly different package. Agents for clubs
having initials which make them resemble bona fide
clubs offer all of inducements to get their vic
TINS to sign the bottom line.
Tow service, discounts gasoline and oil,
repairs, hotel and tourist camp Accommodations and
flattering promises Of just what excellent service the
member Of the club get when he goes the road,
stressed by the glib-tongued agents.
The legitimate automobile clubs operating in this
section be named the fingers of one hand Their
work is too well known to need any comment.
Those who approached by the "flyby-nghts'
easily check up them and should do If they
not among those who are known here by the work
they have DONE it is good idea to let them alone.
Fake automobile insurance agents should find
little business here, but without any doubt they also
rake in their victims. With the number Of legitimate
insurance men scattered over the valley, who in
business here throughout the year, and whose ability
TO the auto satisfactorily is unquestioned,
the faker should find the going hard But then, there
usually certain number anxious to get something
for nothing and they usually get-nothing
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-18
TEN YEARS AGO
February 18, 1918

President Leroy Holt of the Irri-
CATION district is on his way to
Washington, d. C. He will have a
conference with department of the
interior officials regarding n con
nection with thc.Laguna Dam.
Evan Davis, FL Centre photogra.
pher, was awarded prize of $lJ
for photographs of highway con.
struetion by the National Highway
Association. The prizes were a
warded by Mark Sullivan, Theodore
Roosevelt and Ida NJ. Tarbcll. II. W
Scott Of Brawley received a second
prize of So.
Evening star., 1928-03-09
returning to their home In Manchester
by-the-Sea.
Mrs. Seton Honor Guest
At Tea Tomorrow Afternoon.

Mrs. Seton Honor Guest
At Tea Tomorrow Afternoon.
Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton, no
tional president of the League OF Amer
ican Pen Women, is the guest in whose
honor Mrs Edward Hood Watson will
entertain at tea tomorrow afternoon,
from 4 until o'clock. In her new home
at 1905 Kennedy place. Mrs. Watson
will have receiving with her. the United
States marshal and Mrs. Edgar G. Sny-
der, while Mrs. Oscar z. Bland, Mrs.
Carl r. Chindblom. Judge Mary O'Toole,
Mrs. Wilson Compton. Mrs. Walter
Bruce Howe, Mrs. Henry K. Bush
Brown. Mrs. George l.. Whitford. Mrs.
Carlton Van Valkenberg, Mrs. Will G.
Barnes. Miss Helen A. Colhoun. Mrs.
Henry j. Staley Mrs. Harriet Hawley
I.ocher and Mrs. Dorothy Hamlin Cogs-
we'll will serve at the tea table. Mrs
Watson also win have assisting her
Miss Alice Hutchins Drake. Miss Agnes
Winn, Miss Ruby Nevins. Mrs. Peter
Mrs. Robert E. Lee Smith, Miss Helen
Goding. Miss Grace Hudson and Mrs
David A. Snyder.
Mr.. Eben F. Comins will entertain
several tables of bridge In his studio,
1911 Connecticut avenue, this evening
Mrs. Melvin M. johnson Of Brookline,
Mass, is at the Carlton for about a
week visiting her daughter, Mrs. Porter
Adams, wife of the president OF the
National Aeronautical Association.
Mrs. Clara A. Mckee of Pittsburgh.
Pa. Is at the Willard for short visit.
having stopped in Washington after
having spent several months In Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Wilson of
Wilmington. Del. are spending q week
or more at the Grace Dodge Hotel
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood p. McEnany
of New York are at the Carlton for a
week.
Mrs. c., E. Arney of Spokane, Wash,
who Is passing a few days at the Will
lard, was hostess at luncheon In the
crystal room there today. Covers were
laid for IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Jones of Medina
Evening star., 1928-03-09

Davis had as their guest for short
time before leaving their apartment In
New York. Mr.. Davis father. Mr. John
Thomas Davis, who has joined his sis
ter. Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins, In Wash
ington, for few days before returning
to his home In Elkins. w. Va.
Mrs Hugh r. Nelson was hostess at
luncheon yesterday at Rauschers.
Capt. r. p. Mccullough. U. S. N. who
is assigned TO duty as co-ordinator Of
the End Area of New York. Is now In
Washington and with Mrs. Mccullough
is staying at the Mayfiower.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Mathews Dick are
In New York and are at the Savoy
Plaza. preparatory to sailing Tuesday
on the France for a stay In Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs Lyman B. Kendall, who
are passing sometime at Palm Beach.
were among the guests Of Mrs. Ashton
Rollins last evening at the dinner at
the Everglades Club.
Mrs. Joseph Letter Is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. John Ballantine Pitney. In
Aiken. S. c. Mr.. Letter and his son,
Evening star., 1928-03-09

Thomas Letter, will join her there to-
day.
MFR. and Mrs. A. L. Humes OF New
York are In Washington for few
days and are at the Mayfiower
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Warren Merrill, who
spent part of the Winter In Washing
ton, at the Mayfiower. will be at the
Plaza. In New York. for q week before
Evening star., 1928-03-09

Former Senator and Mrs. Chauncey
NJ Depew are spending some time in
st. Augustine. Fla. They were enter
tanned at dinner last evening at the
Ponce de Leon by Mrs. George Fletcher
and Mrs. Joel Il LYMAN
Evening star., 1928-03-09

Alpha ri Alumnae
Luncheon Tomorrow.
The Alpha ri Alumnae Chapter OF
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority has extended
an invitation to the active chapter at
George Washington University to at
tend its annual pledge luncheon to be
Continued on Nineteenth Page.)
Evening star., 1928-03-09

Mrs. Wadsworth, wife of former Sen
-ator James w. Wadsworth, ir.. Is spend
ing a few days In New York, having
gone there from her home In Geneseo,
Evening star., 1928-03-09

MIR. and Mrs. Henry Gassaway Davis.
Sd, have gone TO Hot Springs, where
they are with Mrs. Davis mother, Mrs.
Cornelius Vanderbilt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Evening star., 1928-03-09

Wardrnan Park Hotel tomorrow, later
taking their guests to Miss Quincy
Smiths lecture.
Mrs. Clark Comes for
Opening at Corcoran Gallery.
+, Mrs. william A. Clark and Miss
Huguette Clark. widow and daughter of
the late Senator Clark of Montana,
have arrived In Washington from New
York for the opening tomorrow of the
new annex given by Mrs. Clark and her
Art for the housing of the late Sena-
tors famous collection.
A box has been taken for the recep-
tion and ball of the PENNSYLVANIA So
ciety at the. Willard tonight by the Sec
retary Of the Treasury. Mr.. Andrew w.
Mellon. Others having boxes are Sena-
tor David A. Reed. Mr.. Irwin B. Laugh
lin. former Gov. Clifford Pinchot, former
Representative and Mrs Thomas w.
Phillips. DR.. and Mrs. Stanley NJ. Rine-
hart. Mrs. George Mesta. Representa-
tive and Mrs. Louis r. McFadden, Rep
resentative and Mrs. Harry c. Ransley.
Representative and Mrs. Guy Campbell.
Representative and Mrs. Edward NJ.
Beers, Representative and Mrs. j. Banks
kurtz. Assistant Solicitor of the Treas
ury and Mrs Harry K. Daugherty. MI
and Mrs. James NJ. -Carmalt, Col. and
Mrs. Frank Curtis, Miss Clara Nc
Quown, DR.. and Mrs. Gaius NJ. Brum-
baugh, DR.. and Mrs Percy Hickling. Mr..
and Mrs Joshua Evans and Mai. and
Mrs. Clayton Emig.
Representative Clyde Kelly Is presi-
dent of the society. and with Mrs. Kelly
VIII have as guests in their box District
Commissioner and Mrs. Proctor l..
Dougherty Representative and Mrs. E.
Hart Fem Mr.. and Mrs. William A.
Rodenberg, Baron and Baroness Won
Below, MIR. and Mrs. Frank Morrison,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Heating, Mrs
ralph Richards and Representative and
Mrs, j. Russell Leech.
Mrs. John Hagerty was hostess yes
terday. in compliment to Mrs. Elmer
Bacon, ir.. company of 80 guests
at bridge and tea at the Carlton Hotel.
MFR. and Mrs. w. Clark Noble will be
at home informally. Sunday afternoon
after o'clock in their studio home at
1880 Sixteenth street.
Mr. and Mrs. Noel S. Symons of Buff
falo are at the Carlton for several
weeks on their honeymoon MIR. Sy-
mons Is son Of Mrs. Thomas w. Sy-
mons, widow Of the late military aide
to the late President Roosevelt.
Commodore and Mrs Herbert Hart
ley have taken an apartment at the
Willard, where they plan to remain for
an indefinite stay. Commodore Hart
ley was formerly the commander of
tke S. S. Leviathan
Mrs. Wadsworth, wife of former Sen
-ator James w. Wadsworth, ir.. Is spend
ing a few days In New York, having
gone there from her home In Geneseo,
Former Senator and Mrs. Chauncey
M. Depew are spending some time In
st. Augustine. Fla. They were enter
tanned at dinner last evening at the
Ponce de Leon by Mrs. George Fletcher
and Mrs. Joel II. Lyman.
-
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gassaway Davis.
Sd. have gone TO Hot Springs, where
they are with Mrs. Davis mother. Mrs.
C0YYnfiiYS NanHavhtlf nyA
Evening star., 1928-03-09

Miss Sara Levy of the Portner has
just returned after q two-month visit
with her brother In Hollywood, Fla.