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The Indianapolis times., 1929-09-26
Cine Benefit PGrtU

Cue BeNeFt PdTty
Members of the Roma Club were
entertained with a luncheon bridge
today at the home of Mrs. Vincent
A. Lapenta, 2424 Park avenue. The
party was given for the benefit of
SunnVSide guild.
The Indianapolis times., 1929-09-26

Hats for Fall take on bewitching PEI
sonality of their own with each droop an
turn of their brims down in the bacl
off-the-forehead, irregular line and sol
crushable cap styles! Soft felt and soleil
all head sizes.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
WOMAN ASSUMES
OWNERSHIP OF
BASEBALL TEAM
BY United Press Leased Wire

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. Feb. .
Twenty four ycar old Florence
Kilhlea today assumed control "f
the Milwaukee American Associa-
tion baseball team. md in so doing
became baseball's yn'y woman clue
owner.
Daughtcr Of Horny Nilliirs, one
of the game, best known figures,
Miss Kililea obtaiued control Of
the local club through the will Of
her father who died last week.
The - wear old girl. former stu
dent AT the University Of Wiscon-
sim. is the second woman owner Of
the Milwaukee, team. \ few years
ago. til, team was owned hy Mrs.
George Ha1enor who assumed con-
troll after tn. death ~ her husband.
Whether the present owner win
elect to take active charge ot the
business affairs II th. club or viii
select someone ol-. las I.- boom
announced.
\ brunette. win. ,.uis slightly ~
the boyioh In drc~s Miss kllGiea S
business ability long had bo.n tie
talk of her father. SHE knows base
bail and would ba success, as 81
club owner. hcr friends bclov..
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
South Seems TO
Like Sharkey

MIAMI BEACH. Fla. Feb. =. -
Jack Nharkey likes the south.
With tire cheers Of a bigger rerep-
tion than tire one accorded Young
~tribling on Iii, arrival here >,ill
ringing i'm his ears, ShWkay took it
easy today under warm san.
The Boston heavyweight does not
plan 20 start training for his bout
with Stribliul February -, until
next week.
After his arrival last night.
~harkcy WAS paradrd through the
streets Of Miami and then given a
tast ride with u motorcycle escort
across the caU.cwaE 10 Miami
Sharkev and NtribIing met ia
ing last night. They were both
guest, at a Miami boHing show.
Whom they were introduced ~larl.,r
~ the better hand.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02

last year with % victories and i de-
feats; Bruce Cunningham. wlc won
u games and lost II for Los Anga-
les; and G. V. Levcrcttc. who won
10 games and lost - for Indiana.
polls.
Sicbol3, who played with Rcaling
last season and who had tryout
with the Athletics at shortstop in
1916, caI-e to the Braves along with
Percy Jones, Mcguire and Louis
Lcggctt, a promising young catch
cr, in the Hornsby trade. Jones
veteran southpaw who won 10
games and lost 6 for the Cubs last
season, is expected to win a regular
berth.
Another young pitching prospect
is George Perry, southpaw. who won
y games and lost II for Wichita
last season.
Pat Collins, veteran catcher from
the Yankees. viii probably divide
the catching assignment with Tay-
Tor unless Lcggctt or Richard Smith
from Montrc?l make good. Leg.
gctt battcl $40 for reading last
season and Smith hattcd .292.
The Braves tentative lineup fol
lows:
catchers-TayIor, Collins, Leg.
gett
Pitchers D,ar5t, Cantwcll. CGn-
ningham, Clarkson, Delaney. Green
field. Jones, Leverctt, SicboId.
Smith.
Infield: Sislcr at first; Mcguire
at second; Maranvillc at short;
Dugan at third. Farrell, GautrcaU
and James, reserves.
Outfield:-Clark, Harper, Rich
bourg. Al Moore. Mueller.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
Trojan HO0psters
Hoping For Luck
nv United Press Leased Wire


EERKELEI. Fch. 2.-UniNerSiry
of Southern California basketball
boosters are rinning thtir faith To-
night ON samrwh.t crippled team
t. etop the Victorious California
H#ars i'm their rae' T. another eaE-
tarenc. title.
Tie starting l.a.rn q The Trajan>
: expectrd - include heavier men
,ban have been playing SO far this
season. with the veteran Jack Mo-
t5Hson and Captain Lloyd Thomas
leading the attack.
California needs mother victory
over I. :. &. to b- sure ot the title,
aud Coach Nibs Prize i sending his
sroHg ,t lineup ir-o the game.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
By GEORGE KIRKsEY

Omitted Press Staff Correspondert)
\tN YORK. Feb. 2-From
manaccr to mascot, T., Boston
Braves have been complct s'y over
hauled.
Viii fo,auer New York City
mag .stratc Who never piqv.d profeS-
sional basch; j as new IL: rage1 and
two heroes Of the l9.4 mirac1c
team as assistants, the Boston club
is the most uncertain i~clling out
fit in the National league Judge
Emil Fuchs and his lieutenants.
Johnny Evcrs and Hank Gowdy.
have a squad of 81 players, 16 of
whom are newcomers.
OF the Braves l6 new PLAYERS, SIN
of them are major league veterans
and two of the seven outstanding
recruits are 50 years old.
Only three of last year 5 regulars,
excluding the pitchers, are certain
of places on the 1929 team. George
Sislcr at first base, Lance Rich
bourg in the outfield, and Zach
TAYLOR.
Behind the bat may be reasonably
certain of their places, but the other
positions are doubtful.
Mcguire At Second,
Freddy Mcguire obtained from the
Cubs in the Hornsby deal is slated
for second base. but may get quite
a battle from r. B. James, a %
year old infielder who hattcd SO
for Omaha. James hit 1G home runs
and stole 20 bases last seas,n. Rab-
bit Maranville, who was member
Of the world championship Braves
with Evers and Gowdy Is Yeas
ago, has been obtained from the
Cardinals for shortstop. Joe Du
gan, veteran third baseman of the
New York Yankees, is slated for
third base II Lester Bell is traded
to the Cubs as expected.
George Harper, who came to the
Braves from the Cards with Maran-
vile. will be tried in one outfield
berth. Earl Clark. who batted .57s
for Providence, and Al Moore, whc
lated .326 for Buffalo have been
touted as real finds.
Among the Braves six new pitch
crs are tmee promising rec"ults
They are Tarrv Scibold, who 'cld
the international league pitchers
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
NOTICE

There is delinquent upon the fol
owing stock of the Imperial Val
ler Athletic Club on account Of as.
,a-~m.nt levied on the Goth day Of
November, 1928, as follows:
%amo 80. Shares Amt.
II. I.ar} Kendall Five 10000
L. G.. smith Five 10000
And in accordance with law so
many or such parcel Of such stock
as may be necessary viii be sold on
the 10Th day Of February, 1929, at
room lo7 Eelkopf Building, III
contro, at ~ O'Clock a. m, Of said
day, 70 pay said assessment there
on, together with costs Of advcrtis,
iug ami expenses Of sale.
{. J.. FERGUSON,
33t10 Secretary,
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
By United Press Lcnsec Wire

Hy nucd Press LEASED wire
Los, ANGELES, Feb. - fo.a
ing are today's market quotations:
POULTRY
Hens, LcgAorns, 3H to 4 Ibs3
Hens, co,orrd 4 lbs. and up, 35c.
Broilcrs, = lbs, and under 212
@ic.
Frycrl, Lcsborns, PA to lbs.
aGc.
Fryers, colorcd, 2lI to 3 Ibs., a3c.
Roastors soft bone, lbs, up 33e.
Duckiings, Pcking, 3 u lbs, uP l3c
Geese, 25c.
Young Tom turkeys, - lbs, and
up 2Se.
old Tom turkeys 25c,
Small hen turkeys, under s lbs
1Jc.
Hen turkeys lbs. up csc.
Squads, light and heavy 40c.
Cupons, lhs., up, 4Oc.
BUTTER
Wholesale price 3sc.
Price TO retailers Bic and l"c.
EGGS
Extra 3lc, Fresh firsts aul- Me.
odim 29isc.
Hereafter the Pres, VIII carry lhe
local price on eggs, furnished
through the courtesy Of Zurcher
Broihtrs
Today's local egg, Sic.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
DEMPSEY DOUBLE
GETS KNOCKOUT
OVER ]. RlSKO
by United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK. Feb. Jack Damn-
sev'> double has proved his right 30
ring recognition.
Before crowd of 10000 persons
he Madison square Garden las
might, Man Schmeliug, tho Ger
man Jack Dcmpsey,' knocked ont
Johnny Bj>ko, veteran r'avc,an /
raavywyi4ht, in the ninth roual Of
Il scheduled 10 round boat
S.hmeing tloorcd Gis'o foar
,il#ss before the referee halted the
Tight. Ri>ko went down under a
right to the Jaw in The f,r~' round,
hut bounded back Up without n
count.
Rtsko hur5 ~rhmeling ~.th tjght
seventh round The how evidently
aroused tie German who Immediate
~ assumed the offensive aud sbo.
out right to the Jaw which grar.
ped Rjsho in a sitting position fer
q count Of eight.
In the eighth round. Ri~bo began
throwing Ills wild heolz~ a' NriHa.-
jug who. weaNiu4 like III. Dempsey
OF old. lasbgd q left and ri-'t to the
inv which spilled Hisko for a count
If uinc.
Fighting far;rusjs >ej.mclng tore
into E.>ko wiJh hotH fist, at t'.'
START Of the ninth round. y righ. to
tie jaw stage. Ri,ko and taen
~gcrc~~lou Of rights and hfts
'.norhtd h.m down far q covn. II
nine.
TIN referee led ,ha badly hsa-en
Ha,ko .o lis corner.
It WAS the first kuorho.t in an
.arortant heavywejsht bout hese
~tne. Dempsey knocked out Nhaskey
IN Jn-N. 1877.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
Miller Again
Defeats Grogan

DETROIT. Feb. 2.-HaviHg dem
.ons,rated thar his previous victory
over Tommy Grocan, Omaha >luggrr,
was no fluke. Ray Miller. Detroit
lightweight, today was III tie lead
ing chalcngcr's seat for tile light
weight crown Of Sammy Mandeil.
Three weeks Ego Miller knocked
Grogan cut here. and last night
10000 fans paid Sfo,ooo to see a ra-
turn bout in which IL" referee dee
cided Miller was the better.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02

FOR SALE Rhode Island Rcd
hons. , miles southeast on DR..
Apple 5 old place. ". r. Popplo-
well. 31t3
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
Here and There
In Sport World
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PALO ALTO. FuA. 2.-Stanford
University ard Olympic club mines
will meet here this afternoon in tine
first baseball game of the season
for the san Francisco clubmen.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. .
Tommv cello cam, along another
step uf his ring comeback last night
when he took a 10 round decision
from Battling DoNgr, negro. in the
prcamland main event hcdc.
SAX FRANCISCO, Feb.
Tne ter.a straight victory Of the
season was scored .ast night by s..
I-uat:us basketball players defeat
ing the Ioyola Lions of Los AnE
clg~, IS 10 IS, in Nczar pavilion
here.
NAN MATEo, Feb. :. SAN
Matco Junior colle..e came closer to
state championship last night by
defeating the Marin Junior Colle-
1.ans, = TO ~, on the home court
here. Tin two teams meet @1aiu to-
night 1t Ncntfteld.
NEW YORK, Feb. Jackie
Fields. Pacific coast welterweight
contender, and Bahy Joe Cans, Cali
turnia negro, haze 5,cn matched fer
q 10 round boat in Madison Square
G"idcn February Is. IN effort Will
hc made /. pair The winner with Joe
Dundee, w,Itcrweight champion.
rutIAuEEHHiA, Feb. Gus
~auueubcrr, world Is haaNywcjght
wrestling champion, today had an
other s3g,cn>~ful d.f.u>, Of lis title
go his credit a. q suit cf his vic
tory ever Captain john smith of
NmG Harh, re>as. m tHa afsua \.
G., 5a~t night.
MY ORLEANS. Fob. 2.-TaE-
Ing the lead at the >tart. NrImujo,
sleek coal b'aek col. from Texas.
hold his advantage throughout and
won tha New Orleans laudirau yes-
terlaF. which earri.d rrizn Of
So. .o57.7o and - 5000 god trophy.
-. LOUIS, Mo, Fe5. =. BIZ
Frjel business manager Il the -.
Louis Ee,Vrs, ...id Doe did not con-
template anN tfaa 20 IN signing
Aivin Cro0der leading pitcher ln
TIL. American League la>t Tear. who
is seeking " higher snlarr than the
!raWt> have offered him.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
lIaIoney Defeats
Irish Battler

BOSTON. Feb. - Jim M.luey.
Boston hca1yUeiEfr. won m e@~r
decision from Con . Kelly of Ire
lmd in their /" ra,nd bout h.tog.
"a crowd If l2."1 Ia the Boston
Garden last night
O Kelly was bothered by a bad
cut received i'm tire fifth round. IN
the ninth he A,nt to the mat for "a
couu, ef , under & sla,ain- attack
hE Nalouey.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
SPORT NEWS
STRENGTH OF MAJOR LEAGUE
TEAMS DISCUSSED BY KIRKSFY

Editors Note Herewith is
the fourth of a series of 16 ar
ticles discussing the added
strength to the various major
league baseball teams. This ar
ticle is for release in afternoon
editions of Saturday, February
2. The fifth article will cover
the Chicago White Sox.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
Help Wanted Male

Representative for EI
Con.ro and vicinity, who wants 70
build 2 future for himself. Nou
can earn excellent money. Must
have sales ability. State aye, cx-
p"rlencc and references. Write
Harry Trcnboft, care Imperial
Valley Press. 20 { s.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
Fs~ Sale, Real Estate

'OR SALES acres fully equipped
chicken rTn"h, including 1000
CHICKENS, lrooder house, for 1000
chicks, Living ho, sc 23.;St f..
Well cleci" pump. / room house,
gfs water, "ctr;rity, 25O E.1r.
luC fruit trhes = acre aspc agus.
SAL fruit, al hiuds, vege Ib.cs.
l n:Ic from buSu IS center Ct Fl
NJ. rtr. +. y. Dos, corner ~ Ter
m Weaver Call Jenkins, post
maStCr. ~,
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
For Rent, Farm Land

FOR RENT-Good stalk pasture.
2e1 head wanted G.. &. Iiu-srr,
ScoIcy. ltf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
T0DAYS WANTS

WANFEp-'Work on ranch or
dairy. Single man. Aged 80. lie.
land Billy, Gen. Del. Calcxieo.
It's
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02

JERSEY caw for sale, soon fresh.
" mites southeast FL Centre on
DR.. Apples old place. NJ. T. Pop
plrwcll. sStG
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
So. California
Sport Briefs

Los AM tLt.>. Feb. 2.=ArMGud
Emanuel Of Nar Franc;~ea viii wind
up heavy training Tor his bout with
Tommy Loughran here Tuesday
night by stepping three fast rounds
with Bert Cnlima, Mexican boxer.
today. Ioth fighters viii enter the
ring Tuesday weighing about l>i
pour5s
HOLLYWOOD. Feb. 2.-N.w>bov
Brown and Delo, "K;d' Williams
fouglt 10 round draw in the main
event OF the Hollywood Legion >how
here last night.
Williams allowed Brown to fore.
the fighting in the opening roand
but a, TIE boat progressed both box
or> tore. into each other and maI
If q r-al contest.
Tom Moore defeated Jo, B,.o IN
SIX round ,auif,ual bout and
Clrr Gleason won the special event
from Bobby Haydca
LC= A%GELEs. Feb. Crr;-
dental college overwhelmed the ~4H
Diego state team ~ to Ii mt Glen
dale last night and practically ciura-
cj the Southern tuf.-on.. hasl,t-
bah champion hia
\ 43oooo Catbo!:r church will
soon be ha;lt 1T Oo,iilr, Bate
county.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
Help Wanted Female

WANTED Experienced lady groc.
oTy clerk. Press Box G73. It's
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02

UNDER new management Mac 5
Sandwich shop, located at Eighth
and Main. Barbecue sandwiches.
IIamhurgers. Toasted Cheese. Etc.
Counter and JaDics or take them
homo hot in bag. 2tG
CAMPING near highlinc, account
asthma. Felt "luto Seat Gov
crs," Pillow Tops. All kinds
Rugs. Delivered ON orders any,
where. Write card Daddy Plum
kctt, Box 335. 2tl
LAST CHANCE - Gold plated
Bucscher cornet. Hamilton music
stand and case and new Arban 5
method instructor complete.
Rare bargain, $500. Houston
Spransler, 7$3 Broadway, Room :.
Phone SLOW. 2tl
FOR Piano, Al condition.
Terms. l00S SO. Fourth st. 2t3
LOST Iu the 800 block ON Main.
Change purse, containing cur
rcncy Return care Of Press. Re
ward. 2t3
WANT gentleman 5 or ladies gold
watch for light car or equity IN
cash. Phone lbs. Mr.. Reap.
2tf
FoBDsoN TRACTOR with fun
equipment, viii trade for dairy
COWS or young stock Is miles on
san Diego highway, H. miles
north. L. \. Long. 10
GOING to san Francisco about
Feb. ). Chrysler. Like two pas
scngcrs. Share gas expense. Call
Mr.. Harvey. Phone -. 2t3
FOR SALE Two furnished houses.
Close in on paved street for $500.
Income 80 per month. Best buy
in town. Easy terms. 473 Orange.
2t7
FOR SALE-Furniturc and lease.
So room hotel on Main st. Half
block from highway. Transient
business. Write to Virginia Ho-
tel, Yuma, AriZ. 2t2
WANTED - Experienced stcno-
-rarh,r desires stcuographir or
clerical position. Address reply
Box 67l, care Imperial Valley
Press. 9t5
WANTED Hear from owner good
: ranch FOR sale. Cash price, par
ticularc. .. F. Bush, Miuneaoo-
lis. MINI. 2tl
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES

PIGGLY WIGGLY store for sale.
Information Box G58, Needles,
Calf. 2ft8
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
Household Goods

BARGAINS in furniture. Hcbe.
Second Hand Store. 1925
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
Farm Innplrrn"nts

FOR SALE-lIcavy field float
McDanjrIs, l2%l W. Main. 11tf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
Livestock

WANTED TO buy. - or g sows that
NN .arfoW soon. Phone Goa.
" and t3
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
FOR SALE

FOR SALE House and IL acres
ground in Villa Farm Subdivision.
Must sell at once. Geo. w. Wood
20 Bancroft Bldg, san Diego.
26t6
For SALE Choice residence lots
hear school and court house 800
10 per cent down, SO per month.
Iaeu;rc 473 Orange. 22tf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
APARTMENTS
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Apaytmcut with pri-
vate bath. Phone 237W. Park
view APts. 50ti
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02

\ 100000 Catho..r charrh win
soon be- hG;it 1T Oo..llr Bate
county.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
FOR SALE
.NCCHATG&S

9 tLartcrs-5aD Egg.
Buckeye E'rc's,c, -5ed Egg
THESE ARE Priced 70
SELL QUICK. COME EARLY
AND GET YOUR PICK
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02

IIARIIEII.-1hc Roofcr, takes the
guess work out Of roofing. Phon"
DIV. l4tf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02
THE FAIR

1215 MAIN ST. PHONE 1090J
Imperial Valley press., 1929-02-02

CAMPING near highlinc, account
asthma. Felt "luto Seat Coy
crS, Pillow Tops. All kinds
Rugs. Delivered on orders any
where. Write card Daddy Plum
kctt, Box 335. 2tl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-08-08
business Opportunities 60

CLEANING dyeing pressing sh0eshine for
sale; reasonable: best l0cation: quick
nos Vt Ave Cleve. 5000 Nat. 1900
BOOMING HOUSE-Neat and clean: real
n1oney-maker; terms.
Very good grocery store.
High-class restaurant, Gloss in.
One of the best-equipped cafeteriRs In
town; make your own terms.
Cosmetic and extract mfg. business
owner will turn over all trade and for
nulas 10 purchaser.
INVESTMENT SALES co.
73o Investment Bldg. National 1859
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-08-08
SACRED MUSIC
FETE SET

WINONA LAKE, Ind, Aug. 8
N.S).-The annual sacred music
conference and festival will be held
this year from August u to Is with
Homer Rodeheaver of Billy Sun.
day revival fame as director.
The aim of the conference is TO
give church musical leaders the
most practical instruction for their
particular work in the church.
More than 10000 persons from all
parts of the United States, are
expected to attend this years con.
ference.
This is the opportunity church
workers are seeking" Rodeheaver
said. Pastors can do nothing bet
ter for their musical directors than
to send them to this conference.
Choir leaders are instructed, organ
lists and pianists are given special
trimming and platform and organ
rational methods of procedure are
discussed"
Church choir program instruction
will be in charge of George l.. Ten
ney, director of music in the New
First regational Church of Chi
,cago and leader Of the Lutheran
Teachers chorus of $50 voices. He
will be assisted by Mrs. Tenney, a
widely known soprano soloist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-08-08
GLACIER POINT
PLANS CABLE

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK.
Aug. QN.SD.-An aerial cable
ways system may soon link the
far.famed and lofty Glacier Point,
the most celebrated precipice of
gorgeous Yosemite, with the floor
of the valley. 1924 feet below.
While no action has yet been
taken, officials of the park, the
chief scenic wonder of the Pacific
Coast. said that they have been
studying the various tramways, in
an effort to settle upon a safe, in
expensive means of transportation
between the two, places.
At present. Glacier Point ID only
reached by climbing a steep zig
gag and somewhat perilous trail,
or by a roundabout mountain road
for autoists.
An aerial galloway, first used in
the higher regions of Germany in
1925. and now installed in the Alps
in Switzerland. in Spain, in Sweden,
ma South Africa. has been sug'
Eested as the most logical for
Yosemite. ...
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-08-08
OPERA PLANNED
IN PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH. Aug. s G.N.S).
This city is about to throw down
the gauntlet of competition to New
York and Chicago in the art realm
Of grand opera.
Plans were announced today for
the Pittsburgh company. which will
open ambitiously October IA with
Rigoletto, Verdi's stirring master.
branches out taking in most OF
Practised Long w.
The singers of the chorus have
accomplished II themselves With.
out pay. or any great prospect of
pay they have practi@ed long and
diligently each trill and cadenza
and have labored studiously on har.
monies and matters Of tone treat.
ment, to give Western Pennsyl.
vania a genuine rendition.
This Is the assurance of Frank
Vittor. Pittsburgh sculptor. who
Tapped over bit to take part in
direction of the project.
1t has been announced by back.
ers of the opera here that tire
price would be commensurate with
the average mans ability to pay
for opera. But there was no
specific information as to what
amount the hackers considered was
enough for an ordinary citizen to
pay for grand opera
List Classics
The program includes La Trav.-
alta. II Trovatore. Cavalleria Rusti-
Gamma. Pagliacci. Carmen. Lucia dI
Lammamoor. Tosca. La Boheme
Madame Butterfly. Faust. Rigoletto.
The operas will be given in Syria
Mosque
Later, II plans materialize. the
operas may be taken to Youngs-
town. Ohio, Akron and other cities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-08-08
Magnetic Phenomena
Laid to Big Sun Spot

PASADENA, Calf Aug. S.
Magnetic disturbances which re.
Gently have affected scientific IN.
struments were due to a large spot
which has just crossed the face
Of the sun. according to DR.. Seth
r. Nicholson. Mount Wilson Ohserva-
tory astronomer.
According TO the astronomer. the
ordinary solar magnetic field about
sun spot has value of 80
causes. the unit in which physicists
measure magnetic intensity. but he
spot recently observed had value
of 1000 CAUSES AT its core. The
earth's magnetic field. he asserted,
Is only one.half gauss. while ordi-
nary magnets have fields of more
than 10000 CAUSES
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-08-08


F. E. Kennedy, a motorcycle po.
liceman Of the Thirteenth percinct
narrowly escaped injury in the most
exciting of the two chases. He
was riding out Blair Road North.
west. near the District line. when
he noticed a machine which sp'
peared to have heavy load.
He gave chase. The driver of the
suspected machine promptly speeded
up to 20 miles an hour. He shot
out Blair Road to New Hampshire
Avenue. He darted In alleys and
around corners but was unable to
shake his pursuer. ...
Jumps and Escapes
On reaching Seventh and Webster
Streets Northwest the fleeing driver
slackened speed to about 25 miles
and hour and leaped to the ground.
Kennedy was so surprised he nearly
crashed into the machine.
Careening along about half a block
without a driver, the automobile ran
headlong into parked car owned
by Emmett L. Scheehan, 1900 block
7th st. n. w. The unidentified
boot.egger escaped down an alley.
Scheehan's machine, like the rum
car. was badly damaged.
The abandoned automobile was
found to contain 28S quarts of liquor.
E. c. Spaulding and J. II. Major,
Twelfth precinct policemen. were AT
18th and H SITS. n. f. when they
started chasing a suspicious-looking
car.
Faces Five Charges
The chase proceeded about 20
blocks, in alleys and around corners
at terrific speed. The policemen
finally forced the machine to stop At
Sixth and l Streets Northeast. 1t
was found to contain 1853 quarts Of
alleged whisky.
The driver, Narus Shipper, %. Of
the 400 block Six-and-a-Half Street
NorthwC was arrested on charges
of transportation. possession. reck-
less driving, speeding and driving
without a permit.