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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15
FLORA STEEL DIES.

British Woman Novelist, Who
Wrote Score of Books, Expires.
LONDON, April Is OP.-Flora An
ME Steel, novelist, who wrote more than
a score of books over a period of 80
years, died at her home in Minchin-
hampton on Friday.
Mrs. Steel was born at Harrow in
1847, the daughter of the late George
Webster. From the time of her mar
rage in 1867 until 1889 she lived In
India and for some time was a school
inspector in Punjab. The first of her
stories was written there, but she con-
tinued to produce novels at frequent
intervals through 1928, when two were
published. The scenes of many OF her
works were laid in India.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
Legal Notice 8 s
NOTICE OF EsTEAY

Notice is hereby given that on
the 28th day of September 1929,
that the undersigned took up on
the Quality Creamery premises, west
of Ell Centre on Commercial Street,
the following described animal to-
wit:
One yellow Jersey COW, ear mark
on left ear and marked " d CO on
left hip, about Z years old, lame IN
right hip. Value about $500.
The said animal is now confined
at said premises, and within 30 days
after date of this notice, if said
animal is not claimed by the owner
thereof, she will be delivered to the
constable of FL Centre township,
Imperial county, California, for sale
under Act 1000 General Laws of
California.
Dated Dee. 6, 1929.
(Signed) JOE K1RSCH
Dee g. l3 20 -
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
NOTICE OF ESTRAY

Notice is hereby given that on
the 30th day of July, 1929, that the
undersigned took up on the May
Phillips premises, 3 miles south, and
) miles west of FL Centre, Calf, the
following described animal to-wit:
One brown mule, 5 years old,
weight 1900 pounds, branded II on
left jaw, branded B on left rear hip,
value about $500.
The said animal is now confined
at said premises, and within 80 days
after the date OF this notice, if said
animal is not claimed by the owner
thereof, he will be delivered to the
constable of FL Centre township, I'm
pcrial county, California, for sale
under Act 1859 General Laws of
California.
Dated December ), 1929
(Signed) ANIBAL ANDRADE
Dec. c, IS, 90, 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF
PARTNERSHIP

The co-partnership business of
custom plowing and tractor work,
heretofore carried on by c. Y. Nun
son and Ii. l.. Munson, has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent ;
and from and after this date the un-
dcrsigncd will not be responsible for
any obligations incurred by any
other persons than myself.
Dated FL Centre, California,
December 18th, 1929.
II. l.. MUNSON.
Nov. 13-20-27 Jan. $40
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
Welcome To Edge
Given By Frencl

PARIS, Dee. 13. U.P Walter /
Ldge Of New Jersey arrived i
Paris today to take up his dutie
as United States ambassador t
France.
Ambassador Edge was ace c3rdci
an enthusiastic reception by tn
French and by the American colo
nies, members of which filed alani
the edge of the train shaking tn
Land of the diplomat.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
Live Stock

FOR SALE-Feedcr hogs, turkeys
and pair of mules. Il mile south
of city on, Dogwood road. 10t5
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13

end Saturday with moderate tenn
perature.
FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN
Fair tonight and Saturday wifl
considerable fog on coast; n,
change in temperature; gentle var.
able winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
Nursery & Seeds

FOR SALE Grapefruit, Orange,
Pccana aud Deciduous fruit trees.
Drop us 4 card and we will call
1lobbs-Grcgg Nurseries, w. John
ston, san Dimas, Calf.
Mon. Wed. Fri. If
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
Situations Wanted

WANTED-Nursing by the day
references. Press Box 3l3. 12t6
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13

The first carload of 1929 nave
oranges left Butte county, Novem
Ter 10, just 13 days later than las
year.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
W. |. Stone Men Board Insurance

State Insurance Commissioner requirements are tn
same as for Board companies The prices to you ar
remarkably lower. Let show you this real saving
Phone w. l. Stone 248 or 387-Office S31 Main. Ais
collection service.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
Household Goods

FOR SALE-ISlightly used gasoline
kerosene, and electric cook stoves
and heaters, very low priced. In
land Empire Gas Company, 1l6
North Sixth Street. 3tf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13

lady office clerk. Book
keeping experience not necessary
but must be good at records. Ap-
ply at once Press Box sol, giving
name, age, and experience. llt3
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
Help, Female

WANTED-EXperienccd stenogra-
pher. State salary wanted. age
and references. Press Box 287
l1t3
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
For Rent, Houses

FOR RENT Furnished bungalow,
modern Inquire Ills SO. 9th 50.
after 6 p. m. 6tf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
TODAYS WANTS

SACRIFICEr-$35, 100000 residence,
16 rm., located at Coronado, Cali
fornia. Wonderful home, private
school, club or family resort hotel.
Will exchange equity for ranch,
GAIL Maryland Drive, Los Ang-
eles. s.. 1877
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13

FOR -Reconditioned Clctrac
Crawler Tractor with power pull
ley attachment 100000. Clctrac
Agency, 1899 Main 81, FL Cen
tro. 3f
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
Optometrist.-Dr. Sem Bacon

Quality Eye Service Scientifically equipped to trea
all muscular cases and crossed eyes. Nearsighted
(Myopc) eyes and chldrens eyes given special atten
tion Glasses fitted. Lenses duplicated 5S1 Main
ST. Phone 228W
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
Autos For Sale

FOR SALE-Chrysler '27 Sport
roadster 20, new paint, Al me-
chanical condition $525.00. Terms.
Will accept Ford equity in trade.
Moreland Sales Corp, G66 Broad
way, FL Centre. 3tf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
Ell Centre Paint ShOp-615 State ST.
Optometrist-M. Norman Z. Dupont

Soentlflc examinations. Glasses fitted Lenses dupl
Gated Specializing chidrens eyes, crossed eyes, mus
cuar cases. GOA Main St. opp Bank of Itsy Phone 3S4
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13

FOR COAL and wood. Phone King
Johnson, 200 Imperial. 30t10
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
For Rent-Roon,s

FOR RENT-Newly furnished bed
room adjoining bath. Hot water.
Private entrance 635 Hamilton.
Its
COUNTRY CLU Binder new man.
agemcnt. Hot and cold shower
and tub. Free parking. ltf
ROOMS FOR RENT-Nicc, clean
sleeping rooms. F,re parking
space, rhOne, etc. CIT Orange st.
Phone .s2J. 21tf
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13
Losi---Fourd
Apis. For Rent

FOR RENT-Clcan two room Apt.
so Park Ave. 12t3
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-13

FLORENCE APTs- and rooms, hot
water for bath and laundry. III
Commercial. Phone 25l-J El Cen
tro.
The Washington times., 1929-12-11
Best Remedy for
Cough Is Easily
Mixed at Home

Youth never know how quickly q
stubborn cough or chest cold can be
conquered, until you try this famous
recipe. It is used In millions of homes,
because it gives more prompt, positive
relief than anything else. It's no trout
Bile at all to mix and costs but q trifie.
Into pint bottle, pour ~ ounces
OF Pinex: then add plain graduated
sugar syrup or strained honey to make
q full pint. This saves two-thirds OF
the money usually spent for cough
medicine, and gives You pnrer, better
remedy. IL never spoils. and tastes
good children like IL.
You can actually feel its penetrat-
ing, soothing action on the infamed
throat membranes. III il also absorbed
into the blood, where 1t acts directly
ON the bronchial tubes. At the same
time, it promptly loOsens the germ-laden
phlegm. This three-fOld action explains
why it brings such quick relief even in
severe bronchial coughs which follow
cold epideinica.
Pinex Ii q highly concentrated COM
pound of genuine Norway Pine, con-
tanning the active agent of creOsote, in
q refined, palatable form, and known
as one Of the greatest healing agents
for severe coughs, chest colds and
bronchial troubles.
Do not accept q substitute for Pinex.
II Ia guaranteed to give prompt relief
or money refunded,
The Washington times., 1929-12-11

his whole suffering weight on
the table. He cried out:
Great God do they think
I did this! Why would I do
it,"
Half wild, he begged them to
bring the mother to him. She
would know that he hadn't and
couldn't do this thing. He
asked for Bryce. Bryce, too,
would know that Guy Elliott
was incapable Of the deed.
In these hours they kept from
him the word of Pats fate.
When he became incoherent he
called on Pat to vindicate him.
He said softly:
''PatteIl them
He lapsed into senli-consci0ts-
ness with her name on his lips.
She would come rushing
through The whole world to
clear him as he w@uld have
rushed to her.
They would. not let him sleep.
Then he asked for friends.
fellows who had gone to college
with him and who would stand
to him now.
Through the whole tortured
night he told and retod the
same story. The details were
these:
He had been In q small room,
dann cold and poorly verti-
lated. He woke up there some
time after that Monday after.
noon. How long after he didn't
know He had a terrific head-
ache and felt dopey. He was
living on a mattress, stripped,
but with q blanket thrown over
him.
He tried to cry out, but the
gag was securely fastened and
the helmet kept it in place. He
worked along the mattress, try.
ing to loosen this helmet. After
what seemed hours he got IL
showed to the side.
This gave him some hope. He
sat up, found that he had a
certain freedom, and cautiously,
the chain about his legs drag
ging, began to move about.
He showed along the wall,
feeling his way with his Shout
ders. He had a wild hope OF
coming upon a peg or q nail.
On this he would catch the
helmets strap and break the
gag loose. Infatuated when q
painful search revealed no
means of accomplishing this,
he began to fling himself
against the wall. He made
loud, humping noises. The
handouts and the chains rang.
Immediately someone spoke.
To his establishment the voice
was q womar1's::
stop that! One sound more
and you'll be chained without
The Washington times., 1929-12-11

an inch of freedom. The noise
Of thunder won't bring anyone
to your aid. There's not q soul
for miles. Obey and you'll be
treated decently. Get this
straight: you're being held for
purpose.
'sThe gag viii be removed
when you show that you under
stand resistance is futile. One
cutlery and the gag will be re-
placed. We have the power to
enforce our win, Nod IL you
hear and understand. Nod
twice If you are ready to com.
ply"
The voice had q peculiar,
metallic ring. It was low, but
very definite, and the words de-
livered without heSitance.
Then he heard someone NOV
ing about with slippered feet.
The voice came again:
I'm going to feed you now.
You're to sit perfectly quiet on
the bench to which you'll be
led. If you shout when this
gag Is removed, you'll be simply
and permanently silenced d.
That's all"
The person came over,
showed him to bench and re-
moved the gag.
His throat burned. It was
difficult to swallow. He man
aged to say:
take the blind from my
eyes"
He received no answer. He
was given soup and milk, push
ed back to the mattresses and q
heavy blanket thrown over him.
Whether the person who did
this was man or woman he
couldn't say. He thought it
was a man. But it was a
woman who ordered:
Remember! Not sound!
Don't fling yourself against
these walls. I'm on guard.
I've a pistol ready. You'll be
snuffed out and no one will
ever know what has become of
you.
He was doped and his head
frantically throbbed. After what
seemed an eternity of restless
tossing he fell into . heavy
sluinber.
When he awakened his cap
tor was In the room with a
bowl of milk. Without explana-
ton the gag was replaced.
Slippered feet moved from him.
All the movements appeared to
be those of a man; the voice
was always that of a woman.
Don't struggle. Later, the
gag will be removed again"
This procedure was repeated
endlessly. In the night, SO he
judged it, the gag was removed.
In the day 1t was replaced.
At first he felt certain that
he would soon be rescued. He
had friends who would leave
no stone unturned to reach
him; they would track him to
the ends of the earth, as he
would have tracked them. His
disappearance would be mystic
rious, of course. But the fel-
lows who, had accomplished it
would surely have dropped q
clue. 1t would be found. He
bore UP In the wild waiting
for this.
Then came the hour, after
blind and now respondent days.
whether day or night. he knew,
not, that his captor appeared
and told him he would be re-
leased. For the first time he
The Washington times., 1929-12-11

was fed bounteously. The cof-
fee had a strong, bitter taste.
He was thirsty and drank two
cups.
The woman spoke:
Tonight you will be released.
Unharmed. But follow orders.
Sit perfectly quiet while you
are shaved and dressed. have
q gun and will use it al the
slightest move. After you are
dressed you will be led to an
automobile. You will be driven
to q certain place and freed.
You win be safe If you obey"
The helmet and gag were re-
moved but not the bandage
from his eyes. He was washed
and shaved. "A man, he felt
certain, performed this office.
While being dressed, his hands
and feet were te1ys
chained TO the bed.
Blindfolded and again gagged
he was led to q machine. It
was driven. he estimated, about
three-quarters of an hour. He
and his captor then walked I'D
hills. A mamie felt certain
this companion was.
They halted. His companion
put hands on his shoulders
and pushed him to q sitting
position. He felt very sleepy,
almost unable to move, and did
not resist.
The helmet and gag were re-
moved. A handkerchief that
slnelled of chlorofornl was
thrown over his face.
This was all he knew until
he awakened just before sun
down on what he thought must
be the next day. He was free.
But he had no idea where he
was. He got up and tried to
walk. He was appallingly weak
and very hungry. He could
walk but a short distance when
he was forced to rest.
He hoped to find the road.
Night came On. He tried to
fight off sleep. but it con-
quered.
Late on the morning of his
discovery he. awakened. He
spent the day in futile efforts
to find a road. He was ham
pered by a terrible dizziness
hunger and weakness. But
above all by the insistent de-
sire to sleep.
; In the middle Of the after
noon, like q miracle, like a
thing of beauty so incredible
that he fancied he dreamed,
the dog had come upon him.
He told the dog to fetch
someone. The dog returned
alone. Again he sent him forth.
sThen Tim Chase came. And
he was almost weeping with
relief was ready to fling him
self on the man in sheer Joy
when the order. to throw up
his hands was given
The rest they knew.
They listened to this. They
laughed at it, How finely in
his two days in the hills he had
worked out the fantastic de-
tails. Who was the woman
another phantoml
The next day Monday, the
Mrs. Taylor who had seen the
kidnaper of Billy Bryce came
to the Jail. She picked Guy
out from q dozen men.
copyright. 1929. King Features
Syndicate, Incl
Ito be continued
The Washington times., 1929-12-11
Startling Situations Thrill
Reader of New Novel
CHAPTER 80
BY ELENoRE MEHERIN
Author Of "ChicIsis" and Other Famous Serials

YyHEY had trapped their at the scene Of the crime
They had the goods on him had him cold
This mans dog carried the ransom box through
Che fume His automobile had driven up to Lafayette
Square and driven away again with little Billy Bryce. In
tlia aytc hairs Of the child were found the mat
The Washington times., 1929-12-11
DR.. Bisch's Daily Health Hint

During the second year of life the percentage Of deaths
from intestinal trouble among infants amounts to 26 Dur
ing the third year 144 per cent During the fourth
SO per cent Never be careless about childs digestion
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-17
CITY IS Low IN
PUBLIC SERVICE
Ranks Forty Ninth, Passed
by Fl. Wayne, MunCie.

indianapolis ranks y-ninth
among cities of the United States in
Services which its citizens are get
ting" according to an article in the
August American City.
The ranking is based on such
public services as parks, paving,
sewage, library circulation, fire pro-
lection and health measures.
Fl. Wayne and Terre Haute rank
above Indianapolis. Fl. Wayne is
fourteenth of all cities in the United
States. South Bend, Muncie and
East Chicago are next in order
among Indiana cities.
Indianapolis highest rating is in
public parks, with $50. The school
term, based on length, rates lowest
with 1888.
Since the general rating of cities
of 100000 population is 1914, In
dianapolis with 81.25 is above the
average. City manager cities in
the survey showed a narrow margin
of efficiency over those with the
federal form.
1ndiana's ranking as a state is
eighth in the survey. California
leads by large margin. Indiana
ranks fourth among middle western
states, being passed by Wisconsin,
Ohio and Iowa.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-17
Debt Baby
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
CAMDEN, N. j., July IT,
Babies can not be held as Sc
curity for board bills. Judge
Samuel Shay ruled here in re-
storing the 2-year-old Gather
ing Murphy to her mother, Mrs.
Patrick Murphy.
The child was left with Miss
Mary Hannigan in May, 1928,
with the understanding that
$40 per week would be paid
for the child's support. Mrs.
Murphy asked for her child,
but Miss Hannigan said she
had $500 coming to her and
had the mother arrested for
abandoning the baby.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-17
FARM BOARD
TO ACT ONLY
IN EMERGENCY
Co-0perativeS viii Take
Care of Ordinary
Marketing.

This Is the second of several articles
by c. j. Lilley of The Times Washington
has studied farm relief from its fnceu-
tion at Washington and also is familiar
with the farmers problems from long
residence in western and middle west
ern farming communities.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-17

In 1911 there were only eighty
eight banks in the United States.
Their capital was $42,600,000.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
MINNESOTA WEEKLY
INDUSTRIAL REVIEW

The following record Of Industrial
activity lists items showing invest
ments Of capital employment OF
labor and business activities and
opportunities. Information from
which the paragraphs are pre-
pared Is from local papers,
usually Of towns mentioned And
may be considered generally o
rect
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
Ha, Lofty Purpose

The Gideon society a formed In
1899 by three commercial travellers.
sor the purpose of banding together
Christian commercial travellers II IL
this society which furnishes Bibles
for the guest rooms Of hotels.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
rrsttY Seottlsh Cu.tom

In the song "Comin' Through the
Rye" reference Is TO the fording Of
the River Rye. Custom established q
toll Of kisses to be exacted from
lassies who were met In crossing the
stream on the stepping stones
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
Put Ont Those Firesl

Statistics show that game Is
killed annually by careless campers
who leave their fires alight than BY
the guns of hunters The loss from
fame In timber country Is i~ncalculable
To preserve these resources. extiD
guish ali embers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
Sail. In use

2 There are still some $50 sailing YES
sells. aggregating 10000 tons. engaged
In transporting the foreign trade Of
the United States. most OF which are
American vessels.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14

The word Job" Is a bit Of the
shorter and ugiier which
has crept into aeronautics via auto
row. Flying. the poetry Of motion,
calls for q poet laureate instead Of
a lingo carpenter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
Quite So

A hospital authority says be has eu
dence that singing aids in GONZALES
cenee. No sooner does II begin than
the patients wish to leaye.-Detroii
News
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
In Northland

At Grunberg. In Germany. in the
same parallel of latitude as Newfound
land, are the most northern vineyards
in the world
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
Mani. sm.Il comprehen.ion

He that had never e a river I'm
agined the first he met 20 be the sea
and the greatest things that have
fallen within our knowledge we con
clude the extremes that nature makes
Of the kind.-Montaigne.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
Fer /. While, a, Least

The electoral college is different
from other colleges In that II alwas
guarantees employment TO its gra6u-
atesLouisville Times
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
Frat America. rheater.

The 1rs1 permanent theater In
America was built on South street,
Philadelphia, In 176d The following
year New FORKS FIRST permanent the
alter was opened on John, street
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
Io,. Dividins Line

The length OF the boundary line be
tween Canada and the United States,
from the Atlantic 20 the Pacific
oceans. Is 3.s9s miles
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
L.r,..t Artificial Lax.

The Scientific American says the
largest artificial lake In the world Ia
that formed by the construction Of
the Martin dam In Alabama
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
Ancient Palestine

In Christ's day Palestine was divid.
ed into three: Judea on the south.
Galilee on the north: Samaria Lay be
tween.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
Geographical Designation

"Levant" is the name given to the
coastlands Of the eastern Mediter-
ranean sea, from Greece to Egypt, or
more generally to the coast lines of
Asia Minor and Syria.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
Nothing To Saw

The worst thing about people who
have nothing to say Is that II takes
them 70 long 70 say it-Los Angeles
Times.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
The Tired Ones

You ear say this In defense Of the
modern girl-she dearly loves the spin
ming wheels-Atlanta Constitution.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
. From Wnd Ancestor

The holiday turkey. of whatever
variety. traces its ancestry back to
some of the four species that once
grew wild in America
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
EEROSTnNG
does not make
the cake 49,

: 1heb ce ffosting WON'T make . poor cake good But
hwfa make q good cake better . gEfhyl fluid can't
mako q poor gasoline good Il takes the best crude
and proper refining 30 make a good gasoline
qEzhyi .dded 30 proved dependable Red Grown makes
As bek gasoline yoa can buyl
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-06-14
Nothing New

Nothing New
Two hundred and ffty-fve differ.
emit things a be made Of peanuts,n
which, By q coincidence, is exactly the
number Of things grandmother could
make Of q -four sack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02

Suddenly he finds Tab Daniels at his side
again.
The tall woodcutter from Pennyroyal leans
against the other side of the elm tree and looks
indifferently toward Five Corners, looks away
from the picnic grove. know that hoss-rider,
Floyd?"
Trying to place him." says the sheriff.
"Seems like ought to know him."
"Brant Valentine" whispers Tab Daniels.
Huh! Brant Valentine. So that's Brant
Don't believe I ever saw him before. Before
my time, must be. Been away long time
hasn't hep"
"Brant air killer"
Murder on his head?"
"Three-four, reckon. Brant he kilt OF man
Pelton an his boy. Kilt probition man, too.
while Federal man war a-goin' down noun
tain Brant he kilt him. Never ketched Brant
EaSe he went West. Herd he held up steam
train In Arizony. Arizony sheriffs ketched