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Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-01
Bones On Desert
Present Mystery

, Shortly after noon, Yesterday, Al
Sawyer arrived at the sheriff's
office with small box under his
arm which contained some small
bones and wearing apparel he had
found i'll a wash near PLASTER City
earlier in the day. Sheriff's Off
GERS Immediately got in touch with
G. c. Cocklcy, deputy coroner, and
a thorough examination was made
late yesterday afternoon, and was
continued tins afternoon.
The bones brought in by Sawyer
were All small, but he had told the
officers at the Jail that larger
pieces were scattered along the
wash together with articles of
clothing and other things,
a cursory examination of the
bones made by county officials lead
them 10 believe that the body has
been exposed to the clements for
at least two years. The hat and
other articles of clothing found at
the scene by Sawyer. will be sub
]ccted to careful scrutiny in an
effort to discover some marks of
Identification which will clear up
thi. new desert mystery.
Tho bones were found by Lonnic
Dawes and several other Plaster City
men, who reported their find to
Sawyer. According to information
from z. A. Thaanum Of the district
attorney S office, the men had gone
five miles south of Plaster City on
the old san Diego road to indulge in
target practice.
Thaanum said the bones were
those of a man about five feet six
inches in height and were scattered
over a radius of thrcc-fourths o. a
mile. Parts of black shirt, a heavy
undershirt, blue serge pants and II
hat minus band were found near
The bones but there was no possibl,
means of identification.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-01
Court Defers JUDGMENTS,

tincz was tried before Judge May
field yesterday afternoon on the
charge of having stolen a watch
and was found guilty. The court
then stated that final Judgment and
sentence would be pronounced some
time today.
Notice--Thc S & S Electric Shop
is open for electrical work of all
kind. 660 Main st. Phone 1871.
j.. Schmitt, Prop. Tn M If
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-01
Probe of Dry
Charges Asked

WASHINGTON, July 81. U.P)
Coincident with the transfer of
prohibition enforcement today from
the treasury to the justice depart.
ment, a resolution was introduced
in the house by Representative
Ccllcr, Democrat, New York, calling
for an investigation Of charges
made by Maurice Campbell, re.
signed prohibition administrator at
New York,
Collier cited Campbel's charges
that New York Republican politi-
clans. are interefcrring with prohib-
ition enforcement, and said his
statement indicated great laxity
in the enforcement of the Nolstead
act"
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-01
FJ,AYS VETERANS BILL.

WASHINGTON, July |. W.P)-
The substitute world war veterans
PenSion bill advocated by the ad.
was denounced today
as niggardly injustice in
speech by Senator LaFollette, Re
publican. Wisconsin, opening the
tlnaI debate on the measure in the
Senate.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-01

leaving the valley, where he hai
made SO many friends and was an
certain as to his future plans in The
coast city.
Thinking Of pu.Iding7 Let me
explain how you can own or mod
ernie your own home. Call 493
after 6. o. II. 10.f
Firemen Hold Meeting--A meet
ing of the membcrs of the FL Centre
fire department was held at the fire
station at S o clock last night
Chief Tom Recms presided and the
boys discussed various problems af-
fccting tic local department. \
good attendance was reported.
DR.. A. 3. A1TsoId, foot specialist
is at Hotel Balboa for a few days.
Phone $40. 26tt
District Board Mcets-Tho rcgu-
lar weekly meeting of the Imperial
Irrigation District board of dirsc-
tors was held today in the offices
Of thc American Conservation club
due TO alterations being made in the
regular board office. Matters OF
routine business we're taken up at
today'S meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-01

Purchased Monday beautiful en-
scmblcs and sleeveless dresses, all
sizes. Am making extra special
prices for Wednesday and Thursday.
You'll want one or two of these ! IN
sure. Mrs Lingo's Smart Shoppc.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-01
Pure lemonade ice cold at Paul's
&c glass. Pickwick Stages.

My stock is new ensembles made
of high grade crepe dark and light
back grounds with large floral over
prints designs. Just what you will
need for vacation or week end trip
to the coast. Regular sizes, prices
low. Mis-. Lingo's Smart Shoppc.
It'll
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-01
Peace Disturber Tined-Tor p

Peace Disturber Fined-Tom Bee
was found guilty of disturbing the
peace yesterday afternoon when
tried before Judge Mayfield on the
complaint of Baron Socrates. 1t
was brought out at the trial that he
had previously secured a Judgment
against Socrates and had followed
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-01
Permanent Wave $3.50. Euth's
Marcel Shop, 4th and Wenslcy. adv

Egg Shell and White Coast, also
nifty twecds for your vacation.
Prices aand quality always right at
Mrs. Lingo's Smart Shoppc. I'll
The Alaska fisherman., 1930-04-15
THE ALASKA FISHERMAN

and Roosevelt. could wish for no greater assur ance of real worth than that which our bi-parti zans has thusso freely given James Wickersham.
 Whether we like the man or not, we must ad- init that he is the one above all who raised the banner of autonomy for Alaska He carried it de- t1antly through the storm of many campaigns, and before he withdrew from public life planted it firmly at the Capital of the Nation where it has been ably defended by his successor. It was not until the Legislature had permitted strangers to pifer what he secured for us that his voice again rung out over the Territory calling the people to arms to protect their inheritance
The Alaska fisherman., 1930-04-15
Predicts Circumstances Under Which Wickersham

Predicts Circumstances Under Which Wickersham
 Has Filed.
 think am in position to say that he has no aspirations to hold public office again. But if ev- CT through mishap or deceit the honor of the Ter ritory should be threatened it's aspirations mis- interpreted by any man sent to represent us at the Capital, this veteran fighter will again grab the old banner and hold it toward the stars, and know enough of the temper of the people of this territory to you that when he does so, they will back him with greater majority than ever before sent him any other man to Washington. From Anchorage speech of September 3O 1927.
The Alaska fisherman., 1930-04-15
Secretary of Alaska Native Brotherhood Writes Letter to
 Hon. John RuStgard

tions on fishing. This would in- clude abolition of the traps"
 Your answer is very illumin- ating. Your published platform on fish traps is: 1T also believe that owners of fish traps and trap sites should be protected Tn such ownership against all in- reference except by the govern ment, to that end should receive leases for their trap sites for a fixed period, subject always to revocation and whatever rules and regulations the Government may see fit to impose"
 By Government" I presume you mean the federal govern ment, since another part of the platform mentions it as such: Tt would seem obvious that the peace, progress and prosperity of Alaska demands the closest and friendliest pos- sible cooperation between the Federal and Territorial agencies within the Territory. With all the navigable waters, 99 per cent of the land, the fish, the game, and wild fur-bearing animals under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government and with the Territorial development de- pendent on that Government for financial assistance amounting to several million dollars per
The Alaska fisherman., 1930-04-15

annum, it would be unwise for the people of Alaska to enter in- to acrimonious disputes with the authorities at the National Cap- ital. It shall, therefore, be my aim to establish and maintain the friendliest relations with the Federal Government and it's sev- eral agencies in Alaska, while at the same time urge upon all these which I conceive to be the wishes of, as we'll as for the be- neflt of the majority of the peo- pie of Alaska"
 From this, it seems to me, sufficiently clear, just how you now stand upon the fish ques- tion-the most important ques- tion to the people of the Terri tory, and especially all coast towns of Southeastern Alaska.
 believe that your own stand upon this question will decide your fate at the coming election for the reasons I shall try to make clear in this and other let- ters. I believe that the voters of the Territory should not elect you to the office of Delegate to Congress, if they are to act for the best interests of Alaska and it's people.
 In your contention that we should at all times cooperate with the Federal agencies, etc.,
The Alaska fisherman., 1930-04-15
Hon. John Rustgard, Attorney General, Juneau, Alaska

My dear MT. Rustgard:
 II appreciate your reply to my letter and your answers to my questions. I wish to thank you for sending me copy of the con- piled opinions of yourself as At torney General and also copy of your platform.
 Your answer to my question on fish traps and fishing regula- tions is as follows: "I will do absolutely nothing about the fish traps or fishing regulations as stated in my platform. For sev- eral years I have as Attorney General fought for the right of the Legislature to regulate fish ing, and, as result of that fight, the Supreme Court by the deci- SlOn III that case WHICH argued before that tribunal held that the Legislature now has auth ority to regulate fishing in Alas ka to the extent of adding addi- tional restrictions to the present regulations imposed by federal agencies. That is, the Legisla- ture may not make any regula tions which abolishes any of the restrictions made by federal agencies but may add regula- tions which increase the restric-
The Washington times., 1930-03-27
JUNIORS RALLY.
PALM SUNDAY

OAKTON, Va, March 27.-The
young peoples division Of the
Fairfax County Council of Relig-
ious Education is completing
plans for a general rally of all
Junior members of Protestant
churches in Fairfax county to be
held at Falls Church on Palm
Sunday.
The general chairman for the
rally is Stewart Ogilvie, of East
Falls Church, who will be assisted
by the Rev. S. Y. Craig. Of Fairfax
Baptist Church, as general ad-
viSory chairman. Clarence Hart
man, Of East Falls Church, has
been named chairman of the
place committee, with H. S. Gar
riSon, of Falls Church, as chair
man Of his advisory committee.
The chairman Of the program
committee Is Miss Mildred Will
liams, Of Annandale, with Miss
Roma Cupp, of Fairfax, as vice
chairman, and Marvin Kirby, of
Mclean, as advisory chairman
Miss Thelma Speer. Of Oakton, is
chairman Of the publicity commit
tee, and she will be assisted by
Glenn Myers. Of Bull Run, Miss
Agnes OrriSon. of Andrew Chapel:
Roger Copeland and Miss Ellen
Fenwick, Of Falls Church: Charles
Magarity and Miss Francis Hile-
man, of Mclean; Miss Katherine
Detweiler, Miss Vera Kincheloe
and Glen Myers, of Clifton; Miss
Marie Creel, Of Annandale; Miss
Sarah Day, Of Andrew Chapel;
Fred Loental. of Oakton; Petts
Carter, Of Lincolnia; Hubert Hail
man, Of Fairfax; Henry Beall, of
Chesterbrook; Maxine Harlowe,
Of Seminary; Edith MCGUIRE, of
Herndon; James Wycoffe of Burke,
and Miss Mary Garrison, of East
Falls Church,
The Washington times., 1930-03-27

OFFICERS FAIL
To FIND RUM
At SCHOOL

The sensational charges Of
Henry w. Lynn, street car con-
ductor. to the effect that stu
dents Of Eastern High School are
buying liquor and that 10 speak
easies were. operating in the vi
cinity Of the. school apparently
were simmering today following q
report yesterday by Capt. William
E. Sanford, OF the Fifth, precinct,
to Major Henry G. Pratt, super
intendent Of police. :.
Lynn recently testified before
Q Congressional committee against
reduced car fare for school chill
dren, making the assertion that,
the money saved would be spent
in SpeakeaSies for liquor. Later
he declined to give the names
or addresses, Of the alleged pro-
pTtetors Of the places to detectives
semitic him by Capt. Sanford.
Among other charges Lynn
claimed that he saw a 6-year-old
girl purchase gin in q place very
close to the high school.
Captain Sanford on learning
Of the statements made by Lynn,
sent a youthful plainclothes man
into the neighborhood and re-
ported yesterday that as far as
could be determined by his in
vestigation there was no bootleg
ging in the vicinity of the school
and that the students were appar-
emily very well disciplined.
A number Of high school boys
expressed their indignation at the
Stat0ment made by Lynn and
while admitting that on occasions
one or two boys have been
known to drink, denied that the
practice is general among stu
dents,
The Washington times., 1930-03-27
PLANS
ASSOCIATION

VIENNA, Va, March 27-The
Fairfax County Firemen's Asso-
ciation at its general meeting in
the Vienna town hall were told
by r. e. Kendrick, president of
the Falls Church firemen, that
in receiving public tax support
during the coming year they
were obligated to conduct their
duties with the greatest possible
care and efficiency.
A committee to draw I'D a
Charter, constitution and bylaws
was named, with Vernon Gown.
chalrman;. Lloyd Wright, of VII
emma; r. e. Kendrick, Of Fails
Church; George Farr and George
harrison, OF Herndon; E. M.
ward, OF Falls Church; Allan
Williams and w. w. Beattie, of
Fairfax, and T. M. Corner and
John Preston, of Mclean.
Lewis Oliver, Of Fairfax. rem
reSentative Of the County Fair
Association, said fair officials
would name one day "Fire Pro
lection Day." with special fea-
ties Of interest to the firemen.
The fair management, he said,
would offer cups and other prizes
Tor the best showing made by
visiting fire departments.
Chiefs Of the five county fire
departments, with E. M. Ward,
OF Falls Church, chairman, were
appointed a committee to zone
the county into districts to be
served by each company. e. M.
Ward, Of Falls Church; M. p,
Smith, Of Vienna, and w, w.
Beattie, Of Fairfax, were named
a committee to study the cues.
ton Of fire drills and general
fire protection in the county
schools. It is planned to urge
Tire extinguiShers and adequate
tlre escapes in all public schools
and that frequent fire drills be
held.
The next meeting will be held
Of Herndon.
The Washington times., 1930-03-27
ACTION DELAYED
ON CONTRACT

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va,
March 26.-Action Of awarding
the contract for the extension of
Spout Run Shore Line a distance
Of 800 feet was deferred until q
later date by the Arlington county
school board at its meeting held
at the court house last night.
Superintendent Kemp, having
been in Richmond attending the
annual conferences of county
school Superintendents for the
past two days, said he had not
had the opportunity to review
the bids opened a few nights ago.
The board will hold a special
meeting within the next few days
when the contract will be awarded.
The extension will be from the
Washington-Lee High School
shore line and will relieve a con-
dition existing in the vicinity Of
Pierce Station in the Spout Run
Valley for many months.
The Washington times., 1930-03-27
First Buddy Poppy"
Bought By President

Lois June Allen, 5-year-old
daughter Of q deceased World
War veteran. yesterday sold
President Hoover the first buddy
poppy" in the annual campaign
conducted by the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars for the relief Of
disabled soldiers and their
dependents.
The little girls father was a
Detroit policeman who served
with the American Expeditionary
Forces in northern Russia.
A definite percentage of funds
received from the sale Of poppies
goes to maintain v. F.. w. homes
for widows and orphans Of de-
ceased veterans.
The Washington times., 1930-03-27
Spanish War Veterans
Observe Anniversary

The thirtieth anniversary of
the Gen. Henry w. Lawton Camp.
Spanish War Veterans, will be
celebrated tomorrow night at 8
o'clock in the auditorium Of the
Interior Building.
Comdr. George j. McDermott is
chairman Of the general commit
tee, while Past Comdr. James E.
Smith heads the committee OH
arrangements. Past Department
Commander James C.. Yaden will
act as master Of ceremonies.
The Washington times., 1930-03-27
Drug-Selling Waiter
Has 100000 Fortune

CAIRO, March q 1.N.SO.-A
waiter with the wealth Of $500, 900
has just been arrested here as a
dope trafficker.
This waiter, Ahmed Gamra, has
been working in q cafe in Cairo
for IL years, During this time he
has built up trade in hacniche
and heroin which enabled him to
buy a mansion in one of the smart
suburbs of the city and to open
a bank account. He continued his
work as a waiter under his own
name and used another for his pri-
vate life.
The Washington times., 1930-03-27
Almond Shoot Takes
Root in Locust Tree

TULARE, Calf, March q
QN.S).-A freak Of nature has
been found in the local city park.
In a live locust tree along the
southeast side of the park, a live
almond shoot is flourishing, ap.
parently started there last year by
an almond tossed into the tree
crotch and subsequently taking
root.
The growth Of the shoot is
termed a natural graft by agri-
cultural instructors at the local
high school.
The Washington times., 1930-03-27
COUNTYBR|DGES
UNDER REPAIR

FAIRFAX, Va, March ~.
State road forces are eliminating
all danger spots on Chain Bridge
Road between Mclean and Fair.
fax. Several feet are being added
to each Of the four bridges on that
stretch Of highway so that these
passages will be safe for two cars.
The one-way bridges formerly used
were the cause Of numerous
wrecks.
The Washington times., 1930-03-27
Little Change Noted
In Crude Oil Situation

AUSTIN, Tex, March q
0N.S0-There was little change
in the Texas petroleum situa-
ton during February, according
to Bernard Nichols, editor of
the Texas Business Review, Just
issued,
The Washington times., 1930-03-27
Ex-Secretary Kellogg
To Talk on World Peace

NEW YORK, March q 0.N.
s. Former Secretary of State
Frank B. Kellogg was scheduled
to speak here tonight on the
United States and the Outlook
for World Peace"
He will appear under the
auspices of the civic forum.
Smyrna times., 1930-01-22
MORE AND BETTER ALFALFA
IS BEING GROWN IN KENT
REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED
BY THE COUNTY AGENT
SO Great Has the Alfalfa Cam
paign Extended, a Survey Will
Be Taken Yearly by Dealers

The growing of more and better
alfalfa on the farms in Kent coun-
ty has been one of the important
projects in the program of work
for the past three years, accord
ing to the various reports which
have been issued by County Agent
Russell e. Wilson, and the results
of this alfalfa campaign are shown
by the increased paintings of this
legume throughout the county
during this period. Numerous in
quiries are being received at the
county extension office relative to
the cultural requirements of alfal-
ia, indicating that more farmers
each year are becoming more in
terested in this crop as a suitable
source of hay for their dairy cat
tie and other livestock. These re
quests for information have been
supplemented in many instances
with farm visits for the purpose
Of discussing these cultural prob
lens with the individual farmers
in an attempt to give them as
much assistance as possible in the
growing of this legume In order
to determine the extent to which
this alfalfa campaign is spreading
over the county, it has been the
plan of County Agent Wilson to
make a survey each year by pers-
onal contacts with the different
seed dealers and to secure from
them the amount OF seed sold.
This seed survey in 1929 showed
that Alp bushels had been distribu-
ted, as compared to 440 bushels in
1928, and 346 bushels in 1927, re-
suIting in approximately $500
acres of alfalfa to oe added to
Kent county within the past three
years. The extremely dry weather
which occurred last summer at the
time alfalfa seed should have been
sown in this sction was largely re-
sponsible for the slight reduction
in acreage last year as compared
( " L11Cl VI 1890 444e1Aly ACAA AA40AH
hesitated to invest their money in
alfalfa seed under such adverse
weather conditions. Another in
teresting fact in connection with
these seed surveys is that all Of
the local dealers are carrying in
stock a good grade of alfalfa seed
which is reported to have been
grown in the western and north
western regions of the United
States, and which is the kind that
is being recommended by the Ag-
ricultural Extension Department
of the University of Delaware un-
der whose direction this alfalfa
campaign is being conducted thru
out the state.
Smyrna times., 1930-01-22
STATE POLICE MAKE REPORT
301 Arrests Made During Month
of December, S3,118 in Fines

State Highway Police during the
month of December arrested 301
persons and reprimanded 1887 and
collected $3,118 in fines. Reckless
driving heads all other offenses for
the number of arrests, with ga and
having no operators license spell
ed arrest for So. Unregistered
cars led to the arrest of % pers-
ons, larceny, 21, drunken drivers
II, and failing to stop at main
road intersections IS. Tabulations
of other offenses follow: Drunk
and disorderly, ID; improper tags,
8; passing worthless checks, s.;
defective brakes, 6; improper
lights, 4; overloaded trucks, A;
allowing unlicensed person to op-
crate car 4; assault and battery,
4; leaving scene of an accident, 4 4.
parking without lights, 3; no
clearance lights on truck, 3; no
muffler, 8; breaking and entering,
3; interfering with driver, 2; car
rying concealed a deadly weapon,
2; runaway from home, 2; making
threats, 2; possession OF narcotic
drugs, 2; disorderly conduct, 2; no
light on horse drawn vehicle, 2;
and loaning tags, 2. There was
one arrest on each of the follow
ing charges: No. title for car, as
sault, breach of peace, pointing
gun, wife beating, possession Of
hypodermic needle, passing red
light, passing on the right, aiding
prisoner to escape, aiding and
abetting, failure to report acci-
dent, possession of stolen car, bur-
glary and obtaining money under
false pretenses.
Smyrna times., 1930-01-22
1880 EMPLOYMENT BETTER
Increased Demand For All Kinds
of Labor is Expected

Employment prospects in Della
ware in 1880 are better than at
the beginning of 1929, according
to the Department of Labor, which
conducted special survey, nation
al in scope and inclusive of every
State. The survey, made public
says concerning Delaware: Practi-
cally al reports received are op-
tinlistic concerning the industrial
outlook for 1880 throughout the
State, and it is generally believ d
that there will be a greater de
mand for labor than that which
prevailed in the year just closed
A satisfactory volume of building
is anticipated, and in the city of
Wilmington the volume will prob
ably be larger than ever before
experienced. Various projects al
ready announced in that city in
volve an expenditure of over $27,
100000. An increase in the amount
Of public works and expenditures
of over $8,55O,OOO has already
been scheduled. The major indus
trial establishments report a
bright outlook and expect to keep
full forces steadily engaged in
most instances. Approximately
$1,75O,O0O will be available for
road construction and mainten-
No decrease in the cultivated acre
age is expected in the agricultural
districts. However at the same
time no material increase is ex-
pected. Generally speaking, farm
ers had good year in 1929 and
now are in somewhat better condi-
tion than they were at this time
a year ago. From all indications
the resident skilled and semi-skill-
ed labor supply of the State
should be well employed, with a
bridght outlook prevailing for un-
skilled workers.