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The Washington times., 1930-02-21
British ObstinacyH Hit
AS Peril to Farley

naval defense. There must be
no agreement that does not in
sure actual naval fighting parity
with England, ton for ton. and
each nation to build the kind of
cruisers it deems best suited for
its position in domestic and world
peace.
IF the British admiralty are
the friends they pretend to be,
let them make a friendly gesture
aimed at world peace. Forget
that Britannia rules the waves
and give thought to the worlds
overburdened taxpayers"
The Washington times., 1930-02-21
W|FE'S CHARGES
ARE DENIED

William @. Leadbetter, holder
Of the beer-drinking champion
ship, according to the bill for
limited divorce filed in Equity
Court two weeks ago by his wife,
Mrs. Ethel G.. Leadbetter, $500
block Georgia Ave. N. W., has
answered his wife's charge with
q denial.
Mrs. Leadbetter had accused
her husband of drinking IL gal
Ions of homebrew a week, striking
her in the face leSt January IL
and deSerting her on the follow.
Ing day. She further accused him
OF becoming drunk on each night
and extremely so on each week
end.
Leadbetter, on the other hand,
admits the moderate and occa-
sional' use of Intoxicating bever-
ages, but vigorously denies the
allegations of his wife that he be.
~OAAASo CAO1 CAAAClJ 1IlJOAlCdJCu dt
any time. He also denies striking
his wife in the face on the date
she mentions and, on the con-
trary, says that she is of a
nagging disposition and on the
occasion in question threw a book
in his face and he simply held
her to prevent her from striking
him with other objects. His wife
called police. Leadbetter says, who
refused to take action.
Attorney George M. Wilmeth
appears for the husband, who
complains that during his entire
seven years of welded bliss his
wife has cooked his breakfast
less than dozen times, caused
him to have to eat stale lunches
prepared the day before and often
cook his own dinner.
Worries of the apartment seekers
usually end after a brief Review of The
Ilmes Classified Rental ListIngs.
The Washington times., 1930-02-21

British "obstinacy" will be to
blame IL the London naval parley
fails, in the opinion of Chairman
Britten R) of Illinois, of the
House Naval Affairs Committee.
Speaking before the Illinois
Manufacturers Association, Brit
ten said:
IF the London arms conference
fails. as it probably will, it will
be the third one that has been
a fizzle because Of British OBJ
stinacy.
There must be no diplomatic
victory at the expense of our
The Washington times., 1930-02-21
81 Chickens Are Gone,
Leaving Necks Behind

Thirty-two chickens disappeared
from the grounds attached to the
home of Justice of the Peace Ben
son P. McDaniels, of Oxon Hills
Md, early yeSterday-that is, all
except the necks Of the fowl
which were found scattered about
the yard.
Similar depredations had been
committed inside the home Of the
justice, three scarf pins, ties, suits
and other masculine accoutre.
ments having disappeared. The
total value Of the stolen articles
was $11O.
The Washington times., 1930-02-21
Two Are Held in Theft
OF Army Corps Auto

Two colored men we're arrested
yesterday In Boiling Green. va,
and brought to Washington where
they were charged with grand
larceny of an automobile.
The stolen car was the property
of the Quartermaster Corps Of
the Army, Charles Day, Al, and
william Longstreet. II, will be
arraigned in court today, accord
ing to police.
The Washington times., 1930-02-21
Fire on Dollar Liner
Will Not Prevent Cruise

NEW YORK, Feb. 81 G.NS0-
Fire which damaged cargo on the
Dollar liner President Garfield at
dock here will not interfere with
the ships sailing next Thursday
on a round.the.world cruise, 1t
was announced today. Damage
was estimated at $4,000.
The Washington times., 1930-02-21
Grass Hunter Tells
African Experiences

BALLSTON, Va, Feb. 21.-
With more than so members at
tending, the mems club OF st
Georges Episcopal Church heIc
its monthly meeting last night ir
the parish hall.
L.. w. Kephart, of the United
States Department of Agriculture
gave an interesting lecture or
The Experiences Of Grass
Hunter in East Africa"
The Washington times., 1930-02-21

Worries Of the apartment seekers
Times Classified Rental Listings.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12
Evangelists To
Visit Ell Centre


At special meeting OF the church
board of the State Street Christian
church Wednesday night, action
was taken to procure Charles Reign
Scoville and party to conduct an
evangelist campaign beginning the
middle of January. Mr.. Scovllle is
internationally known as one of the
greatest eVangelists of modern
times, and is rated by a great many
as being greater than Billy Sunday.
Mrs. Scoville is a nationally known
singer of professional training and
ability. Mr.. Scoville rarely comes
to place 40 small as FL Centre, but
by the FL Centro church and the
Holtville church combining their Ell
forts for a valley wide campaign, his
coming to this community is made
possible. The Scoyille party is at
present holding a great meeting III
Kansas City, Mo. There are tour
in the Scoville team and the Ell
Centre Christian church feels for
tunate indeed to be able to have
them here. There are many in FL
Centro who have heard Scoville and
they all acclaim him to be a great
evangelist.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12
REPORT FEDERAL
RESERVE SYSTEM
in GOOD SHAPE

WASHINGTON, Dec IL. U.P)-
The Federal Reserve system is IN
the soundeoJ condition III its his
tory, statement issued today in
dicated. Reserves were shown by
the weekly condition statement to
be at record high levels. The ratio
of reserves to liabilities is now the
highest, except for brief time IN
1924, since preWar days.
Furthermore, the 5000 member
banks of the Reserve system, COM
prising a third in number and two
thirds in assets of Americas bank
ing system, are borrowing less from
the Reserve system now than tol
many years. Indebtedness OF men,
ber banks is now at the low figure OF
$257 100000, compared with S768,-
100000 a year ago.
Included in the $3,141 AIT 900 to-
tai reserves of the Reserve system
is mores than $3,OO00 100000 in gold
In addition, another 81 900, 100000 OF
the yellow metal is held by the
Treasury, other banks and the pub
lie. The United States, therefore
now has S4,00O,0 100000 of the world;
total gold stock of less than S10,-
| OO0,O00,000 France holds $4,000
! 100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12
Z. K. o. WILL MEET
MONDAY AFTERNOON

p. E. O. will hold an afternoon
meeting next Monday instead OF the
usual luncheon, the affair to be held
at the home of Mrs. Howard P Mey-
er, $50 Wensley avenue, with Mrs
|. c. House as co-hOSteSS.
The business meeting will begin
promptly at 2:30 and will be fol-
lowed by social afternoon, bridge
game being arranged for those who
enjoy cards, while those sWlsh
to do their Christmas sewing arc
urged to bring it. Refreshments will
be served and the social committee
is planning a delightful surprise.
All members are asked to bring
instead of the usual gift, some artl-
Gle of food that can be used fol
Christmas baskets for the needy
which will later be distributed by
the social service committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12
STANDARD RULES
OF ETIQUETTE

Question. What is the etiquette
concerning calling cards?
Answer: While making calls is
no longer as important part of
the social life as formerly, there are
still certain fundamental rules of
etiquette that prevail and certain
standards which are maintained in
every community although, of
course, customs vary in different To-
calities.
In Washington, D. c., calling is
an extremely important matter and
q rigorous etiquette is maintained
which the newcomer must follow
to the letter. In smaller communi-
! ties, calling is decidedly out of ia
, vor, and in larger cities, the use OF
a visiting card, to be left as evidence
| of ones presence at the home OF
another, has gone out of popular IA
vOr.
However, the visiting card is useo
now in place of the written note OF
invitation for informal parties
Messages of coincidence or congra-
tulation are written on it, thus as
suring its constant use, even if not
for the original purpose for which
| it was invented.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12
Financier Admits
Huge Shortage
Continued from page ~

/ lyWood IN those defrauded by him,
Revealed by Bank Close
The resources of the Guaranty
were placed at Sll $50 ,24767 III the
+ last Semi-annual statement, issued
on June 30. The greatest part OF
, this amount was made up OF loans
! placed at Sl,428.50616. Other as
sets were listed as cash, real estate
and miscellaneous. Its liabilities IN
7 cluded investment certificates and
membership shares valued at Sl0,-
I 202 558,35. The paid up capital was
/ listed at S575,00 surplus and un-
divided profits at Sl02, 763 SO; bills
/ payable, $525,00; and incomplete
/ loans, Sl04 ,86485. An unearned dis
count entry was $l9 ,344.58
Discovery of the fraud was made
after the closing of the Bank OF
Hollywood earlier in the week
Beesemyer, a we'll known Southern
California fihancier, was chairman
OF the board of directors OF the
/ bank.
The Guaranty Association, upon
the closing of the bank, immediate
! " exercised its right to demand 81
/ DAYS notice to all investors who
wished to make Withdrawals.
Officials began an investigation
of the books of the Guaranty and
learned that they were in great dis
/ order.
Beesenyer was called before the
I board and early today and after
\ some questioning he said:
There is something wrong with
my handling of the funds. l am a
dirty crook"
| The headquarters of the Guaran-
( ty are in Hollywood, while branches
are maintained in downtown Los
! Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale, Santa
Monica and Beverly Hills.
! Directors of the Guaranty said
! that Beesemyers detalcations ap-
parently began some time ago and
! that they continued as Beesemyer
promoted several unsuccessful ven-
( lures. The final blow, it was SAID
/ came with the stock market col
! lapse.
Loss To Be Heavy
Beesemyer is as years old and was
( born in Hollywood. He is married
and has one son.
The Bank of Hollywood at Holly
| wood and Vine streets and its
4 branch at Santa Monica and Vine
| streets were closed for a seven day
period early in the week by Will G,
! Wood, state superintendent OF
! banks.
J Wood said that the action was
necessary because the bank was not
able to meet the heavy withdrawls
/ by investors. Unless an acceptable
plan of reorganization is offered by
next Monday, Wood said he would
liquidate the bank.
Commissioner Whitmore issued 9
statement in which he said that the
loss due to the misappropriation was
certain to be large, but he said thai
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12
ADMIRAL MOFFETT
TELLS NEED OF
NAVAL AVIATION

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. UP
Naval aviation needs more planes
more men, and more money, Rear
Admiral William A. Moffett, CHIEF
of the Navy AeronauticS Bureau, ad-
vised Secretary Adams today.
Moffetts requests were contained
in his 1880 annual report, which
pictured the past year as the safest
in naval air history.
The aeronautics chief urged pas
sage of legislation authorizing 125
more plans to replace those taken
from Coco Solo, G. T., and Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii, to outfit cruisers
More men are needed at the San
Diego and Hampton Roads fleet ali
bases, Moffett said. He asked that
either the enlisted personnel be IN
creased or legislation enacted to
provide additional civilian en-
ployees.
At the same time, however, Mot
tett recommended reduction OF en-
listed pilots from 80 to % per cent
of the present officer strength.
He said a lower percentage OF en-
listed pilots would result in greater
safety and efficiency than has beer
obtained during the past year.
Appropriation of more funds are
needed to conduct aeronautic eXper.
imentation and research, without
which naval aircraft development
will foil for ho1ovy tbof in foroiOr
countries, Moffett said.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12
City and County News Briefs

terday afternoon filed suit against
Mccoy asking 5000 as damages and
$50 as rent due. and seeking reStl-
tuition Of the property in question
to himself.
Eucalyptus wood, $500 per rick,
$1,000 per load. Ed Royce. Phone
1913. 9-m, W sat
History IIeadquarters-536 Main
street, phone SEQ. Reserve your
copy of The First Thirty Years"
being compiled by Otis B. Tout.
loft
For Christmas Gifts-Hand-m made
quilts, can be used as novelty bed
spreads, 620 Hamilton. 9t6
Investigate CrOps-George Cole
and c. s. Milliken, from the central
office of the Fruit Growers eX-
change, are in the valley for the
purpose of investigating the citrus
crops and the local situation.
Call us about our free ride and
reduced prices. Good only until
New Years. Phone 626. Barbara
Worth Riding Academy. 12t6
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12

Hand made Christmas Gifts -
Ladies Rest Room, South Sixth St
1871
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12
SENIORS GREATEST SMOKERS

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. U.P)-
The longer girl stays in college
the more she smokes, according to
a survey Of Smith College students
smoking habits. OF a total of &c
freshmen, 149 do not smoke, while
of a total of 460 seniors, only III
do not smoke.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12

66XS0 pure wool in
brown. blue and pink
ribbon edged $3.50
66xS0 pure wool in
your choice of sew
eral solid cOlOrS -
Special .....,....,... $3.50
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12
FIREMEN TUHN sAxTA CLAUS

LYNN, Mass, W.P)-Local fire
headquarters has been transformed
r.to a Santa Claus workshop. Fire
men, in their spare time, already
have completed SIS toy cribs and eX-
pect to build at least so more be-
fore Christmas. Scrap wood from
the General Electric Company's
plant is used as material for the
toys.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12

sistant Scout executive, will ac-
company them.
DIR. l.. w. Jensen, dentist-Spc-
cializing in inlay work. Gas ad-
ministered. 110 North Sixth Street.
3-m,W, ,fr-tf
Tire Company Officers Here.
Lee Gregg of the sales promotion
department, and c. v Irish, credit
manager, both of the Goodrich Tire
Co, are in the valley for a few days
on a business trip.
DR.. a. 3. hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.
Valley Shipping--Seven carloads
OF peas. six carloads OF lettuce, and
one each Of spinach. grapefruit and
greens rolled from lmperlol Valley
Yesterday. according to B. A. Har-
!iean. agricultural commissioner.
Charges Violation OF Lease
Charging that J. Fl, Mccoy violated
the terms of a lease by failing TO
plant 20 acres of milo maize and
that he did not pay rent when It
became due. George W. Evans yes
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12
Big Carnival Dance at Mt. Signal,
December l3. 3t6

Big Carnival Dance at Mt. Signal,
December l3. 3t6
WOlfOrd's Brothcr-inLaW Dies
Word was received here this morn
ing that the protner-in law Of ID.
II. Wolford, deputy district attor-
ley here, died at o'clock this
morning. His name could not be
learned Woltord having left Ell
Centre today. Wolford's father re-
Gently died in New Mexico. The
brotherinlaw was a resident OF
Long Beach.
Baby Rice-Buttered or sweeten-
ed pop corn, always fresh. 5, 10
and 25c box. Next to Stage Depot.
2ti
Hand made Christmas Gifts -
Ladies Rest Room, South Sixth St
1871
Sea Scouts Plan Trip-Sea Scouts
Of the valley are planning a vaca-
tion trip TO Camp McCrory in the
Iaguna mountains for some time
during the Christmas vacation in
the interval between Christmas and
New Years. Approximately 2n boys
will go and H. f. Lounsbury as
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12

Federal forest funds of S150,000
have been set aside to aid the
Palms-to-Pines Highway in River
side County.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12

The Imperial Valley has shipped
trainload of hay eastward as an
experiment in marketing.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-12
Social Brevities

Initiation of three candidates will
feature the regular meeting Of
MooSeheart Legion to be held to-
night at 8 o'clock in the ballroom
of the California hotel. Refresh
mentS will be served at the close
OF the program and a social hour
will be enjoyed.
Those wishing to secure attrac-
tive Christmas presents are advised
to attend the Episcopal guilds ba-
zaar to be held tomorrow at the
new Scheniman building on Main
street, where number of novelties
will be available Delicious cooked
foods will also be for sale at this
time.
The many sr.cnds of Miss jose
phlne Brown, former valley Y. w.
C. A. secretary Vho has been in
China for several years, will be de-
lighted to learn that she plans to
spend some time in the valley, ar
irving Sunday evening. Miss Ag-
neS Ferris will motor to San Diego
tomorrow to meeA her and after a
short visit with the F.. B. Ferris
family the two will return to Ell
Centro.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
BIDS LAST FAREWELL
TOTS ARCTIC FLYING HEROES
Ben EieIson and Earl Borland's
Last, Cold Flight Ends
at Fairbanks
MEETS AIR CORTEGE
Bodies OF Siberian Crash Vic.
Tins Transferred to Train
for Seward Trip

Fairbanks, Alaska, Mar. 8.-R-
Alaska bade farewell today to Carl
Ben Eielsori. the man who abandoned
. prospective banking career and be-
came the flying hero Of the arctic.
The bodies Of the famous flyer and
his mechanic, Earl Borland, borne in
q cabin plane with funeral Grapes,
reached here yesterday from Ruby,
Alaska, marking the end Of the long,
cold flight from North Cape, Siberia,
where Etelson and Borland crashed to
their deaths last Nov. Q while on q
flight from Teller, Alaska, to the
motorship Nanuk, icebound off the
Siberian coast.
a Ole Eielson, father Of the flyer, was
at the landing field to meet the aerial
cortege and receive the body his son.
The elder Eielson warmly greeted the
sons flying buddies who labored 50
long to locate the wreckage Of the
Eielson-Borland plane.
The cabin plane containing the
bodies was first to land, being follow
ed quickly by the two others making
up the cortege. The three planes con-
tanned virtually all Of the avtators
who participated In the long search.
Ed Young and Joe Crosson were IT
the controls Of the cabin plane, and
were accompanied by Sam Macauley.
q CayJadlnrf mechanic.
Maverick slipenov, Russian COM
mander, who directed the work Of re-
covering EielBon's and Borlands
bodies, flew one Of the planes, accom-
panied by Fabio Fabric, q mechanic
Harold Gillian, who with Crosson wa,
first to sight the plane wreckage
piloted the third plane, with him were
Captain Pat Reid and William
Hughes, Canadian flyers.
Arrangements we're made to send
the bodies, accompanied by the elder
Eielson and Mrs. Borland, to Seward
by rail-. From there they win 60 t.
Seattle by steamer.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
TWO more KILLERS
ESCAPE AFTER GUN
fight WITH POLICE
Retired Millionaire BootIegger
FelIed by Fists, Then Shot
with Machine Gun
COPS PURSUE GANGSTERS
Cunmen Fleeing in Stolen Car
: Knock Down Three Children
Standing in the Street
COPS PURSUE eANesTERs

Hoboken, N. j., Mar. 8-(R-police
today blamed q feud engendered In
his beer running days for the killing
Of frankie Dunn, retired millionaire
beer baron Of North Jersey.
Dunn was set upon yesterday In
the lobby Of his office building by three
men. After two Of them felled him
with q blow Of their fists, the third
turned q submachine gun on him.
Two bullets passed through his body.
He died in q hospital q few hours
later.
The machine gun owner, later
Unidentified as Frank Dugan Of New
york, committed suicide when police
cornered him on the top floor Of an
apartment house. The others escaped
after q running gun fight with police.
After shooting Dunn the machine
gunner ran out the real exit Of the
building while his companions escaped
through the front entrance.
Policemen Give Chase
In the alley he va Joined by an
other man who carried q pistol. A
policeman chased them, firing g he
ran.
AS the fugitives reached a limousine
parked nearby Patrolman John
O'Toole Joined the fight, and while
lis companion tried to start the car
Dunn stood off the police. A machine
gun bullet clipped the tips off three
fingers on ORIOLES left hand.
Unable to start the car. the driver
abandoned 1t and escaped. Dugan
backed into q doorway Of an apart
ment house, firing his machine gun at
the officers. Dugan retreated up the
stairway Of the apartment house, pur-
sued by the police.
Killer Kills Self
AS the officers neared the top OF
the three story building they heard .
shot and then came upon the body
of the machine gunner with q pistol
bullet through his head.
Another pistol fight took place be-
tween the two who had left the build
ing by the front door and police be-
fore they escaped in q stolen q r In
their flight the a grazed three chill
dren, knocking them down and IN
juring them slightly.
Despite his wounds Dunn walked
out Of the building and across the
street before he collapsed. He refused
to discuss the shooting with detec-
tives before he died.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
military OFFICERS
HERE DUE SCHOOL
Guard Heads Going to Grand
Forks Monday; Score Of
Units Represented

National Guard officers in Bis
marck are preparing to leave for
Grand Forks. Monday. to join with
other guard officials in the school Of
intruction to be held there by the
state guard four days next week.
Among those going from here will
be General Angus Fraser, adjutant
general: Colonel L. r. Baird. COM
mander Of the 164th u. 8. Infantry.
which in its state guard designation
Is the First regiment. National Guard:
Major Harold Sorenson, Captain II.
A. Brocopp. Captain Forest Skinner,
quartermaster: First Lieutenant Gil
bert Cas-. First Lieutenant Simon
Fraser, Second Lieutenant william
Smith.
The school will take up the matter
Of the annual encampment ct Devils
Lake and decide on some Of the ar
engagements. Supplies also vim b
checked up Ia the various units.
Eigteen companies win be repre-
seated by their officers. also ordnance
and medical units.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-08
wing 50 SHOWED IN
farm MEET FAILS
Seed Conference Called Oft for
Week; Big Attendance at
Sterling and Driscoll

impossible roads today caused the
postponement Of the farmers seed
meeting scheduled for Wing this aft
ernoon and 1t will not be held for q
week.
A. r. Miesen, county agent, was in
formed that Wing still was more or
less isolated by snow drifts lingering
on the county highways up there for
several weeks. One car got through
from Turtle Lake, but the accom-
pliShment was regarded Is . feat In
which others were likely to fail.
Farmers can travel to some extent by
Sleds.
The county tried to open the roads
Friday. but apparently had no sue
cess with its tractors and snow plows.
The meeting ct Sterling. Friday.
was attended by about 20 farmers.
81. E. Wildfang officiated IS local
chairman and talks we're delivered
by ]. G. Thyssel Of the Mandan ex-
pertinent station. and County Agent
Miesen.
Mr.. Miesen also interviewed some
boys relative to club work and has Z
calf club planning an active summer
In 4-H activities.
The Driscoll meeting. Thursday
was . stfl larger gathering. About
90 farmers and their wives attended
". +. Olson was the local chairman.
At this meeting Agent Nieoen In.
tervieued the young people On c1n1
activities and learned that the wusaer
Of the HomemakeFs club viii ogganisl
q girls club. Among the b0yB : pfl
club already = In extstence.