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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

The Joseph r. Keene Association
met in the school Tuesday. The lol-
lowing appropriations were made: five
dollars for the expenses Of the natlonal
convention. S2.25 for placing an extern
sion telephone in the State once ana
si,f6cient funds to purchase pats ana
balls for the boys of the school.
Mrs. e. J. Drake. teacher of the sixth
and seventh grades, won the attendance
banner for the sixth consecutive time.
The nominating committee for selection
Of of1cers for next year were chosen as
follows: Mrs y. ]. Drake, Mrs Arthur
Cline, H. j. Overman and cyrus L.
Bright. -,
The awarding of prizes for bird
houses built by the boys, girls, teachers
and parents was one Of the prlncipai
events of the evening. Bird houses
of every description were on display
and prizes were awarded for boys, first
and second to Francis Miller and Law
renee Miller: to girls, first and second,
Margaret Miller end Tessie Gray; to
teachers. Mrs. B. j. Drake, and fathers,
George Chapman.
Judges of the awards were Mrs. Ar
thur r. Cline, J. c. Brown and F. l..
Swindell.
r. L. Swindell spoke on boy Scout
Organization" and his plan was IN
dorsed and the request for charter for
a troup in the vicinity OF the keene
School was signed by the association.
The day of the meeting being the
birthday of Mrs. FINS D. Morris, the
president, the association presented her
with a birthday cake, which was placed
before her with lighted candles
Music selections were rendered by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

"Rethinking the Place of the Father
in the Home Building" is the subject
upon which Rev. Moses Lowell will ad-
dress the Child Guidance Course at the
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
next Thursday morning
Mrs. Frances j. Nickels Of Minneap-
oils will speak on March 20 on The
Need Of Spiritual Reserves in the Life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

The first poster announcing the well
come of the District of Columbia to
the national members attending the
convention has been received in the
State office. It was made by a pupil
of Western High School. The school
children are being urged to make these
posters under the direction of the art
teachers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

DR.. Winifred Richmond, consulting
psychiatrist of George Washington
University gave talk on Character
Education" at the Woodbridge Associa-
ton meeting Thursday evening. Miss
Eva Rothrock gave reading and John
L: Mitchell sang.
Mrs. Daniel Pratt, president OF the
Woodbridge Association, who is chairman
of the motor corps for tn national
convention of parents and teachers
meeting at the Washington Hotel the
first week in May, would like to know
how many members Of the association
will help this committee In its work
for the convention; number Of auto
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

The Langley association will meet
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the
school auditorium, First and r streets
northeast. The speaker will be James
G. Yaden, whose subject will be The
Place of the Parent Teacher Associa-
lion IN the Life of the Community"
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
TELLS
WHY HE LEFT
BROOKLYN BANK

NEW YORK. May .. W.H How
he was prevailed on by the Italian
ambassador to head the tottcring
city Trust Company, only to resign
when aIlcgcdly hampcrcd in asccr.
tanning the bank S status, was told
today by DR.. \. II. Giaunini, board
chairman of the Bank of America.
\ bankruptcy referee is iuvcSti-
eating the collapse Of the bank.
which closed shortly after it, pres
idcnt, Francis NJ Fcrrari, died.
GianniEi testified that the Italian
ambassador asked him to become
president Of the bank. i'm which many
Brooklyn Italians had deposits.
He did So, Giaunini said, and as
signed examiners to inspect the
bank 5 books. They were hampercd,
he said, by auditors sent by Frank
II, Wardcr, state superintendent of
banks, who has since resigned.
Despite the obstacles, Giannini =
men found that the bank 5 affairs
were rot as represented, the wit
ness said, and he delivered the ulti-
matum;
- am out Of the picture"
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
FORD COMPANY
CONTRACTS FOR
PLANT ON COAST

DETROIT, Mich, May 9. U,R) -
Contracts have been let for new
Southern California 100000 Ford
Motor Company assembly plant
locks and transfer warehouses to hc
erected ON Il 10 acre plot of ground
opposite Terminal Island at Long
Beach Larhor, Calf. 1t was annomc-
ed today,
There will be a slip and reinforced
concrete deck 800 feet in length
with two story transfer warehouse
alongside. The plant viii be in op'-
ration early in the spring of 1890.
The plant will consist of two
units, a single story assembly plant
920 feet long by 800 feet wide,
with a single story office building
and the two story transfer ware
house which will be 440 feet long
by S6 feet wide The total floor
space viii be in excess of 55Q,OO3
square feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
Mail Order Bride
Held By Police
On Murder Count

SONORA, CMif, May g. UH
Tie startling disclosure TIA, poison
Lad been found in the lining or
the stomach of Carroll =. .bieu, 81
year old war veteran, today had
umiy convinced authorities that
he was the victim OF a plot hatch-
,d by his mail order bride If two
years
The bride, Mrs. Eva RabIen, &2,
was held in the Sonora county jail,
charged with her husband 5 murder,
but still insisting that She Il in
accent.
Discovery of strychniue in Rqb-
lens body came after an earlier
analysis had failed to disclose any
evidence Of the deadly drug
Authorities believe Mrs. Rahlen
administered the poison in a cup of
coffee she served her husband dur
ing a dance in Tuttletown nearly
two weeks ago.
Police contend that Mrs. Rablen
planned her husband 5 doa.A SO
that she could collect ON his life
insurance compensation.
\ coroner's inquest win I've held
next Tuesday. Mrs. Rabcu 5 pre-
ljminary hearing has been set for
May II.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
CHELDERS TALKS
ON CALIFORNIA
WATER PROGRAM
Explains Features Of
Proposed Measures To
Local Chamber.

Charles Childcrs, attorney for
the Imperial Irrigation District,
gave an interesting talk on the
California water conservation pro
gram -at the chamber of commerce
luncheon held yesterday az the
Barbara Worth hotel.
According to Childcrs, five CT six
wears ago Il committee was appoint
ed to study the water situation ami
its various problems. Three years
ago added funds were supplied to
be used by this committee, which
had already expended half a million
in the study. 1t was finally decided
that the building Of a dam at
Kenscth on the Sacramento River
would meet the irrigation require
ments in the San Joaquin Valley.
This embraced control of salinity,
and pump irrigation for the valley.
An expenditure of $4,000, 900 was
recommended for the dam and $42,
100000 for the pumping project.
AS the community affected could
not finance these projects, it was
necessary to vote state bonds and
make it a statewide project Then,
stated Childers, attention was turn
ed to the southern end of the state
to see if other sections should be
included in these bonds. The all
American canal and the Colorado
River aqueduct were considered
and the control of the Santa Ans
l., .l,, 10,
ton
Two months ago, said the speak
er, Los Angeles expressed itself a;
against state aid for the aqueduct
as it would be under the control OF
the state. This leaves the Sacra
mento and Santa Ana River pro
+ jccts provided for by the assembly
constitutional amendment NJ 33
! and the money is to be apportioneC
to the districts doing the work
i Now, Childers states, if the pro
! iect can be handled locally, th'
Imperial Irrigation District ha
! passed a resolution proposing tina
j the all-American canal be included
and he asked that the people sup
port this resolution if the matte
comes up for popular vote.
Insurance Address
Forms Of insurance and an ey
PLANTATION of the advantages o
various policies were described We.
terday in a talk given to the mem
hers of the chamber of commerc
ut the regular weekly luncheon b
Continued on Page Six
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
COLLEGE STUDENT
SHOT BY OFFICERS
SEEKING LIQUOR

ABINGDON, W. Vay., May Q. U.P)
Charged with murder in conncc-
tion with the death of J. w. Ken
drick, II year old Emery and Henry
college student, whom they believed
to be transporting liquor, three men
were held for the grand jury here
today.
Kcndrick dlrd early thls morning
Of bullet wound through the head,
He was shot late yesterday when the
auto in which he was riding with
two other students, Paul Phelps and
g, DuAon, was fired ON by police
who &cvcd the car contained
liquor,
The policeman, James McRcy-
nolds and two Washington county
deputies, James Grove and J, Y.
Morley, said the boys did not stop
when ordered, The shots, they said,
were fired at the tires of the auto.
The officers said they had been
ordered to investigate disturbance
being made by some students.
Phelps, driver of the ear in which
Kcndrick was riding, and Dutton
said they heard no order to stop.
The officers waived preliminary
hearing and were held for the grand
jury. Bond for each was set at
$4,000 Warrants for their arrest
were sworn out by r. NJ. Hendricks,
uncle and guardian of the slain boy.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
MAGNET DRAWS
NEEDLE FROM
BABY'S BRAIN

POTTSVILLE, Pa, May 9. U.D
\ powerful magnet il a surgeon 5
hands pulled a tiny sewing needle
from the center of a baby's brain
today ard physicians said the child
has a good chance Of living.
Several days ago Mrs. Jennie
Harvey, OF Pine. Pa, near here,
found the threaded end Of q needle
F.otrrding from above the left eye
of her baby daughter, Rosanna, 9
months old.
The mother tried To pull ont the
needle. but the thread slipped and
the needle disappeared. An N-ray
examination showed the needle rest
ing vertically in the center of the
infants brain.
Today DR., j, p, Rogers, chief
,cr2con of the Pott>villo hospital,
Vi ened the babv'S scalp ana held
~ electric magnet over the place
where he thought the needle Nv be-.
H.a needle, biarRcuod during the
Jwc it had been in Bosanna 5 head
came out.
How the needle entered the
.'bv 5 head, aud when, az, not
known.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
7 4 RIF T F
BILL Up
IN HOUSE
Strict Party Line Vote
Gets Measure On Floor
For Debate.
BATTLE IMPENDING
Senate Wrestles With
Amendment To Exclude
Fruits Vegetables.
BY PAUL p. MALLOJ
Omitted Press Staff Corresponder

WASHINGTON, May 9. UP
Defeated on the farm issue m the
senate, the two months old admin
istration of President Hoover faced
tariff opposition in the house to-
day.
IIurrying with unusual parlia-
mcntary speed, Mr.. Hoover 5 forces
got the new tariff bin out of the
ways and means committee to the
floor Of the house by a strictly
partisan vote OF - to 9, the - be
ing administration Republicans and
the nine being opposition Demo
Gratis.
Latter in the day the advocates
and opponents were to announce
thcir respective feeling about the
issue from the floor, Chairman
HawIcy Of the committee defending
the - per cent general increases
provided by the bin and Rep. John
Garner, the minority leader, attack
ing them.
The Democrats are outnumbercd
hopelessly in the house as far as
party lines are concerned but they
belie>o they viii he joined by suf-
ficicnt farm bloc Republicans to
alter the administration bill. Re
publican representatives q l.
western states are To hold a confer
en"e tomorrow to determine their
course of action
Says Policeman Guilty
\ similar meeting is to be held bv
tie rock-ribbed Republican, but
dissatisfied Pennsylvania dclcga-
tion.
The tariff clash on the Floor was
held up by q speech from Rep.
Brand, Democrat Georgia, dry, who
coutendcd a policeman who recently
shot an alleged Washington rum
runner was guilty Of mauslaughtcr.
The policeman was discharged yes
terday by the grand jury.
Meanwhile the senate was settling
.hc last fight over tie pending
farm bin ON the question whether
fruits and vegetables should hc in
ludcd in the list of, commodities to
he benefited. The pending amend
mcut is seeking to have both fruit
and vegetables eliminated.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
BROTHER IN LAW
OF CONGRESSMAN
TO BE- ARRESTED

KEY WEST. Fla, May 9. (U.R)-
4 warrant for the arrest of Walter
Cram. brother-in-laW Of 2epre-
sentative NJ. \. Michaelson, Illinois,
was issued by the {. 5. commissions
cr here today. 1t charged violation
Of the national prohibition laws by
illegally importing and transport
inG liquor.
Michaelson, supporter Of the
Jones law, was acquitted today by
Jury in federal court Of charges
# violating the national prohibition
law.
The verdict substantiated the re
pratcd statements of Michaelson
That he did not smuggle intoXicat-
ING liquor into the United States
from Cuba by use Of freedom Of
the port privileges accorded mem
bors Of congress, - specifically
charged in the Indictment.
Immediately after the verdict
was read, Cong ,sman Michaelson
made the following statement to
the United Pre- p:
Il am very. Wy happy. The
verdict simply lore out the state
mant I made in Chicago after my
arrest when | said that / would, at
TIE oprortune timc, prove nay in
nctancp in q court of justice. >
The warrant for Cram was sworn
y1t by the collector Of the port of
Key We.
Ii charged that Cram imported
nrd transported two trunks full of
Iouor ON the occasion of thu return
If Representative Nichacisan party
from Cuba In january, 1928.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
NEW POST OFFICE.
FOR FL CENTRIC
MAY COME SOON

Possibility that Il new federal
post office building viii be con
structcd in FL Centre in the near
future loomed' yesterday when f.
p. Smith, post office inspector Of
san Francisco, visited hero and
made an investigation as tc the
needs Of this community.
Inspector Smith arrived in El
Centre yesterday morning and with
Postmaster c. G. Jenkins went over
the situation and made a thorough
investigation for the proposed
erection Of federal building in
Jhjs city.
1t is understood that the lease on
the present building viii terminate
within the next year. If a new
building is erected it will be con
struetcd under the present federal
building program which has been
provided for by congress, accord
ing to Postmaster Jenkins
The present post office buildiug,
which is merely leased by the gov
,rnmcut, was constructed in 1920
when the population was but 5000
and WAS built in such manner as
to take care of the needs of the
city for at least 10, years. The 10
years will be up next spring, and
with the population increased more
than double the 1920 figure, it is
Obvious that the present building
viii not be adequate for future
needs in view Of the present dcvcl-
opment Of the community.
# - new building is constructed
here, which is highly probable, it
will be built in such manner so
as to take care of this city's needs
for at least 20 years, jenkins said.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
Strikers Off To
Demand Probe

GASTONIA, y. G., May 9. U.P)-
Somewhere along the highway to
Washington today sped a big truck,
carrying Is teAtilc strikers deter
mined personally 90 appeal to cong
less for investigation into working
and sanitary conditions at mills in
North Carolina.
Shortly before the delegation de
parted deputy sheritts stormed the
mill owned cottage OF John Robin
SON, Mauvillr Jenckcs company
former employee and carried the
torniturc end household goods out
into the street.
Practically AN the 50 families of
strikers at the MmWue Jenckes
Lolay plant had been eviy-ed to-
day
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
Tables Turned
On Texas Judge

AMARILLO, Tex, May 9. UP
Judge r. II. Hamilton, who many
times has sentenced men to jail,
spent the night in jail here, wait
ing for 4 decision on whether lie
viii be permitted TO furnish bail ON
the charge Of murder lodged against
him for the killing Of Tom Walton
j..
Hamilton shot Walton to death
when the p year old youth came
to the Judge S office to tell him
that Theresa, the judges l. year
nld daughter and Walton had been
married secretly last February.
The grand Jury sitting in the
case returned an indictment lestrr-
day formally charging the Judge
with murder.
Theresa is recovering from an
operation.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
TWO R0MANCES
HOLD SPOTLIGHT
IN FILM WORLD

HOLLYW WOOD. Calf, May 9. U.P)
-Arother film wedding was to take
place today. while the wedding of
Constance Talmadge and Townsend
Nctchcr still was a topic of discus
sion in the film COLONY.
John Gilbert, one of the screen 5
famous lovers, and Ina Claire, stage
and screen actress, We're to be mar
ricd in Las Vegas. Ncv, today.
They left Hollywood last night,
accompanied by large number of
friends, to avoid the three day no
tice Of intent to wed required by
California law.
Miss Tamadgo and Netcher were
married yesterday afternon at the
home of Buster Kcaton. Norma
Talmadgc and Mrs. Keaton, the
brides sisters, attended her Wal
ter Lehman, a friend of Nctcher 5
acted us best man.
The ceremony was simple in the
cstrcmc. Only a few friends We're
present.
The bride wore gown of shell
pink with long tight sleeves
and q tight bodice. She carried
white orchids.
Gilbert and Miss Claire became
acquainted about Il month ago. The
announcement of their impending
wedding came as a surprise to Holly
wood
While the two have been together
frequently at various social tunc-
tions recently, their romance w&s not
suspected
Miss Claire formerly was the Wife
of James Whitaker New York
ncwspapcman. Gilbert was divorced
some time ago by Lcatrice JOY, film
actress. Both Gilbert and Miss
Claire are &2.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Night school classes, 7 to 9,
high school.
B. P. o. E. No. 1925. 8
O'Clock, Elks building.
R, A. NJ. No. 100, 8 o clock.
Davis hall.
Citizenship classes, 7;30,
high school
Troop 5, B. s. A, 7:3O, scout
hut.
Troop 81, B, S. A, 1880, M.
E. social hall.
Adult English classes, 700,
high school.
Farm adult classe, 7:8o, high
school.
Samuel I. Ball recital, 500,
Academy CT TIusic
Christian church board, 1880,
618 Euclid,
Moose installation service,
Masonic Temple.
Baseball, 800. citT water
W@Iys.
Drum a-d Lug,o ,orps, 7:15,
court II use
choral club. SOC Christian
church.
Legion auxiliary. ESQ, Har-
vey NeryCn 1:E.dcrtc.
Fox Imreual Theatre,
Hearts in DiyIc 80
Ra in KXO, 4 tC 1H
EOn1Ul row
Kiwanis club, Barbara Worth.
Radio KXO, to 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
ECLIPSE THROWS
SEVERE SCARE
INTO FILEPIN0S
Natives Give Away All
Property Fearing End
OF World.
BY II. r. EkIN5
United Press Staff Correspondent

|
MANILA, =. l., May 10, friday
U.P)-Failurc Of the world to end
with the total eclipse of the sun yes
tcrday left hundreds Of natives IN
an embarrassing position throughout
the southern islands today.
While noted scientists packed up
masses Of detail secured during the
phenomenon. the superstitious Of
tie islands franticallv sought to re-
gain thcir earthly belongings given
away in anticipation Of the lend
Of time.'
Despite the assurance Of the Of
ficials that the world would not
end. and the prediction of Tic Bu-
coy. aged astronomer Of lloilo that
even the eclipse would not occur,
panic stricken natives began dispos-
ing Of their possessions as the twl-
light Of the eclipse descended.
The legal status Of their claims to
regain their belongings will remain
a problem for the island govern
ment TO settle.
Meanwhile scientific expeditions
were converting on Manila from all
sections Of tine southern islands.
Eauirmont valued at hundreds OF
thousands of dollars was beng
brought here to be packed and ship
ped home.
Report May Take Years
Records and Photographic plates,
which scientists believe contain Sc
crcts. which may change text books
in use throughout the world, were be
inc carefully packed away.
50 yoIuminous are the records thai
members Of the expedition may not
be able to render a complete report
for several years.
More than one million persons III
the Philippine Islands gazed at the
sllv and witnessed the solar eclipse.
shortly after noon, the moon sip
ned between the sun and tie Garth.
Light grew DINNER, just as though
the sun was setting and night was
starting.
At 2:07 p. m, the eclipse started
and for more than an hour the moon
continued it's revolution until the
sun was ohscured, for period OF
l3 minutes in some parts Of the
islands.
The eclipse became total at $3.50
u. m. ,2:39 a. m. +. $. t. and eiec-
tric lights were necessary for those
remaining indoors,
Nervousness among the natives
was reported noticeable, many OF
them giving away all their earthly
belongings at the last minute be
cause they believed the end Of tn"
world was near.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
WICKERSHAM ON
A00VER'S BOARD
FOR LAW SURVEY

WASHINGTON, May 9. U.D -
George W. Wickcrsham. OF New
York, has been decided upon for a
place on President Hoover's com
mission of inquiry on law enforce
mont according to authoritative re-
ports i'm administration circles.
Niekcr~ham is considered especial
Iy qualified for the place 10y virtue
off his services as president of the
American Bar Association.
So far as it IS known, Wicker.
sham newer las gone ON record pub
IicIy i'm relation to prohibition, which
win DE the dominating problem be.
fore the inquiry board
White House officials have an
nomcod the complete personnel Of
tbr commission would be announced
i'm % week or 10 days.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
Girls To Shoot
Dice For Ring

REDWOOD CITY, Calf, May
8. U.P)-Those who play with gal
Looping dominoes today anXiously
awaited the first gambling game
to be sanctioned by law here since
the pioneer gold rush days.
Two girls, Iris Macpherson and
Hazel Stirling of Chicago, must
obtain pair of dice and shoot
for a diamond ring valued at
S2,700 according to the will OF
Thomas a. Kelly, former San
Franciscan, filed here for pro
bate.
Kelly's will specified that the
ring must be used as a gambling
stake and that the Chicago girls,
his nieces, must shoot dice for it.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
Attack On Woman
Evangelist Fails

los ANGELES, May 9. W.P-
An alleged attempt to attack Aimee
Semplc Mcpherson, the evangelist,
with a hammer and a pair of scis-
sors brought Miss Mildred Hutchin-
son, 30, to the psychopathic ward of
General hospital where she was
under observation today.
A special policemen at Angelus
Temple captured the woman, who is
said to have scratched Lois Ayers,
ar assistant secretary, with the
SCISSORS when Miss Ayers tod hei
Mrs. Mcpherson was busy.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
OLD LAWS TO CURB LIQUOR
MAKING STILL HOLD GOOD

still are held to he effective,
man who uses his cellar for the
mixing Of raisins and yeast is
liable to fine of $500 for not
procuring brewery license.
And, because he did not pay
u revenue tax before starting
the "batch, - ne is subject to
$1,000 fine. An additional as
sessment Of $6.40 per gallon
may be levied ON the liquor he
has on hand.
If me- happens to have done
the job mp right and added n
few drops of coloriug to the
"'whito MULE To make f. ap
pear like the cereal. stuff, 80 hc
cam be fined rlo0 more.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09

WTNSLOW, Ariz., May 9.
UP) State statutes that are
expected to provide trcmcn.
dously effective weapon in the
offensive against liquor law
violators have been uncovered
by f. A. lIazcltine, for l6 years
regent Of the University of
Washington aud'noW senior i'm
vcstigator for the prohibition
departments
In checking over court
records, IIaloltinc found that
laws passed years ago lovymg
assessments ON individual ln0Il-
crs of moonshmc for the rro-
lection Of large manufacturers,
never have been repealed,
Under these provisions, which
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-09
WOMAN MAY BECOME
RULER OF SMALL KINGDOM

Ell PASO. Texas, May .. UP)
An El Paso club woman and
her SON expect to ascend to the
throne of the smallest kingdom
ON cath and plan to establish "a
second Monte Carlo ON a tiny
island i'm the Mediterranean.
Mrs. IL. y. Frawrton and her
SON, Locwen, said today thcy
probably would accept the offer
made them from the kingdom Of
Tava'ora, off the coast of Italy.
Mrs Frampton's 5 great-groat-
grandfather settled ON the island