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Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-29
FORMER HEAD OF
FOX FILMS WILL
HEAD new GROUP

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, Dec. 80
(U.P-Formation of the Hughes
Franklin Theaters company, an
nounced yesterday, will bring an
independent chain of theaters into
country already controlled by pro-
ducing organizations. Harold B..
Franklin, chief executive of the Or
ganization, said today.
The new organization, capitalized
at $5,0OO,000, all of which already
has been subscribed, will erect thea
tiers in such communities as there
may be opportunities for construc-
tive development, Franklin added, as
well as drawing together indepen-
dent theaters.
1.-THE need for an independent cir
cult of theaters in this country is
very necessary" Franklin said. "Un-
der present conditions some theater
chains are conducted by motion pic
ture producing organizations as
secondary undertakings and every
constructive element in the indus
try will welcome movement which
will bring back to the theater opera
ton the initiative and individual ef-
fort that it lacks today"
Associated with Franklin in the
new enterprise is Howard Hughes,
youthful Texas oil multimillionaire.
who already has made a name for
himself in the motion picture indus
try. His organization, Caddo Pro-
ductions, was producer of "Hells
Angels" regarded as one of the most
successful pictures of the past year.
Franklin formerly was president
of the FoX-West Coast Theaters and
was credited with building that Or
ganization up from a small Califor-
mia chain to a nationwide operator
of theaterS.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-29
Deputy Spoils
Bandits Plans

SACRAMENTO. Dec. 20. U.P)-A
lone bandit who attempted to rob
the King Arthur road house here,
threw $50 guests into a panic and
fought pistol duel with deputy
sheriff, was sought in Sacramento
today.
The robber entered the cafe while
the floor was crowded with dane
ers. Approaching Bert Fellows,
manager, he ordered that all money
in the register be handed over to
him.
AS Fellows delayed, in the hope
CT attracting attention, the bandit
became more threatening. Deputy
Sheriff G.. R. Rockwell, at the cafe
as guest, heard the commotion
and started toward the holdup
man. drawing his gun as he went.
Bandit and officer fired at the
same time. But neither bullet took
effect. Still shooting, the robber
fled through the door, jumped into
Il waiting car and sped away.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-29
By RICHARD ID. MCMILLAN
limited Press Staff COrrcSpOndenl

PARIS, Dec. 20. W.P)-Marshal
Joseph, Joffre, fighting for his life
against poison. age and the ampu-
tation of a leg. appeared to be
holding on by sheer courage today.
Last religious rites were admin
istered to the old soldier, hero OF the
Marne and Savior of France" He
suffered slight, temporary facial
paralysis during the night.
When he seemed at the point OF
death, Joffre recovered and spoke
with normal vigor His doctors
asked him how he felt, and he re-
piled briskly. as he might have been
addressing his troops.
Excellent"
Physicians were amazed at his Vi
tality. His resistance became the
talk of all France. Joffre is 70 years
old. He has been i'll from inflam-
nation of the arteries for months.
His left leg was amputated above
the knee on account Of gangrene 10
days ago. and since then there has
always been at least one doctor by
his side.
Relatives of Papa" Joffre, know
ing his formidable courage, believed
that he might continue the unequal
struggle for days.
Madame Joffre telegraphed her
thanks to King Alfonso Of Spain,
who sent a message of sympathy to
the marshal.
An official communique issued at
8 a. m. today said:
Marshal Joffre passed the night
without incident. The patient is
feeble, but maintains complete luci-
dity. His temperature is 37.05 $3.50
Fahrenheit) and his pulse co."
France was cheered by the news
that Papa" Joffre, hero of the
Marne. had survived another day,
but made no effort to conceal the
fear that the warrior, now late in
his 18th year, could not withstand
the combined attack of age. poison
and amputation.
Little hope had been offered
anxious crowds over Sunday.
Unfortunately. the amelioration
noted this Sunday morning failed
to continue, and the patient is
weakening" bulletin said. Con-
trary to certain reports, there was
not d second amputation."
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-29
Gotham Theatre
Loses Receipts


NEW YORK. Dec. -. W.P ~ A
youthful bandit early today walked
into the Paramount theatre in the
heart of Times Square. scooped up
Sll 1000 from the treasurer's office.
at the point Of gun and escaped
while we'll trained ushers kept q
large portion OF the audience from
leaving the lobby.
AS soon as the bandit had poe
keted the money and departed from
the treasurer's office on the mezza-
nine floor. clerk telephoncd downs
stairs to have all the doors locked
Despite thorough search of the
building and close scrutiny 81 the
audience by scores OF police, the
bandit was not found.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-29
Baker Supports
World Court

NEW YORK. Dec. 90. (U.P-1m-
mediate entry of America into the
world court and distribution Of the
nations surplus wheat to feed the
hungry were advocated by Newton
d. Baker, speaking at the meeting
of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation
on the 74th anniversary of the late
Presidents birth.
Baker, secretary of war in the
Wilson administration. declared
that if Wilson were alive today he
would mot be patient at the at
tempt to relieve economic condi-
tions by purchasing surplus wheat at
the governments expense.
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and Miss
Margaret Woodrow Wilson, widow
and daughter OF the late President,
attended.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-29
WHAT'S DOING

Tonight
Memorial banquet, 7, Califor-
mia hotel.
Band practice. 7:45, court
house.
F. and A. NJ. No. 3S4, 1880,
Masonic Temple.
Troop I, B. S. A., ! o'clock,
Scout hut.
Troop 5, Il. s. A., Z, Seeley
Community hall.
Basket ball, I, high school.
Fox Imperial Theatre, Just
Imagine"
BrInk's Comedians, North of
Fifty Three"
Tomorrow
Lions club, Barbara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-29
MARSHAL
IN STATE
Of COMA
Joffre Fighting Hard to
Recover from Effects
of Grave Operation.
LITTLE HOPE HELD
Aged Warriors Weaken
ed Condition Makes Re-
cOvery Highly Doubtful

PARIS, Dec. 20. Wpl-Marshal
Joseph Joffre lapsed into a state OF
coma late today shortly after his
physicians had announced further
weakening in his condition.
The marshal, after rallying Slight
ly earlier in the day. was in a very
grave condition, the physicians an
nounced.
The bulletin issued at $50 p. m.
said Marshal Joffre had entered "a
state of coma"
1t was signed by DR.. Raoul Boulin
and Prof. Rene Leriche.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-29
Hoover HOnOrs
Wilson Memory

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. (U.Pl-A
wreath from President Hoover lay
on the tomb of Woodrow Wilson at
Washington Cathedral today, with
others placed there on the 74th an
niversary of the birth of the war
president.
At Staunton, Va, where Wilson
was born IA years ago yesterday, a
memorial service to be addressed by
Wilson'S Navy secretary, Josephus
Daniels. will he held tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-29
Woman Claims
Altitude Mark

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20. U.PS-
Miss Juanita Burns, who has been
flying for only three years and who
has been in the air only ia hours
by herself. today claimed a new
women's altitude record after flying
to a height which observers believe
was approximately $1,000 feet.
A barograph installed by the Ma
tional Aeronautical Association was
sent to Washington for checking
Miss Burns altimeter froze at about
26,000 feet, but she said she con-
tinued her upward climb for at least
another 1900 feet.
The previous altitude record for
women was 1893 feet and was set
by the late Ruth Alexander of San
Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-29
Local Resident
Buried Today

Funeral services for Peter Jack
son Kisling. II. were to be conducted
this afternoon from Lemons funeral
chapel at 4 o'clock. Interment was
at Evergreen cemetery.
Kisling was sufferer from chro-
mic heart disease and this ailment
caused his death yesterday. He re-
sided at 408 South Fourth street and
was born in Kansas.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-29
DISTRICT TAXES DUE

Today is the last day for the pay
ment of the first installment of the
Imperial Irrigation District assess
ments and according to reports re-
ceived from the office this noon
collections are coming in remarka-
bly, well.
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DELLA

But the door opened a. that in
slant and Mrs. Mar2hee caught a
hand of each and led them back to
the draining" room.
"Marjorie's such a little talkie,
she explained, land we, mustn't
start gossip among the guests"
I'm very different part Of town an
4 amateur musical comedy pro-
Queer was going over his scrip with
his leading lady, few other char
acters and a part of the chorus.
They were in the living room of the
Svenson flat on West Main street.
Pending arrangements for a small
hall where they might have stage
and a little makeshift scenery, they
were rehearsing where they could.
Olga had made this first night pos
6ible by inviting them to her home.
And now" Brett Younger was
saying, well let that part go for the
present and consider the leading
lady. Mary Della, the part was made
for you. You we're the logical per-
son for it and I thought of you all
while I was writing it"
No soft soap, now, Brett :"
Mary Della sat in a muchly over
stuffed chair and tried to appear as
if carrying musical comedy parts
was daily occurrence.
Soft soap. my eye," Brett re
piled. I'm telling you the truth.
And to prove it, there's the song.
Didn't l have your name put in it?
I'm a married man, Mary Della; you
don't have to worry about me. But
if wasn't +. :"
They all laughed at that and felt
a little easier for it.
Nov, Mary Della" Brett resumed
you enter something like this :"
Brett stepped into the hall and
Immediately re-entered walking as
much like a woman as he could,
hanging up an imaginary coat and
hat and dropping behind an ini-
provised bench, wearing an express
sion of gentle boredom. mot too
poppy, not too mopey. You see, you
want to look your best all the time,
but pretty quick you have to hop up
and show the audience just how
much life there is in the modern
girl. See? Now, you try it."
Mary Della went out, then came
back in, a little self-conscious, but
about as she would have entered
had there been no musical comedy
rehearsal.
Gee! That's great. Child, you're
a wonder. You Just behave like
Mary Della and you'll be whiz.
Now for the dance and song"
He hunted through his brief case
tnd extracted a piece of music,
written in PENCIL At the top Of
The sheet, in ink was written:
The Clock Shop Clock"
You see, Mary Della. the Clock
Shop Clock is a dance. I started
to call it the Clock Shop Click,
but Clicks weak ending for the
title. You click your heels; so why
not let's say clock is the past tense
of click. Click, clock, clicked.
See?"
Once more they joined in the
laughter led by the producer.
Here's the dance. Mary Della.
I'm no Pavlowa, but you'll see what
1 mean.
TO Be Continued)
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The larger bull was slowly tearing his antagon-
ist to pieces. They rolled on the ground, biting
and striking. Then erect on their hind legs they
pulled and tugged like human wrestlers. Meriem,
through it all lay still and unconscious on the
ground. At last the apes went down for the last
time Then the larger one arose alone and shook
himself He waddled back and forth with deep
growls between tfs body Of the girl and his fee
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MAY 8. 1890
Ahern
BY Small

Then he stood upon his victim and gave tongue
to his hideous victory challenge. The gorgeous
birds fed in all directions at the terrifying noise
The great ape waddled again to the girls side
He turned her ever and shifted at her face. She
lived He stopped. and lifting the girl to his
shoulders, made of through the jungle. Korak,
returning from the hunt. heard the jabbering Of
the excited monkeys yAo followed In the trees.
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Often the girl came in for blows intended for
hairy fee and finally she was felled, lying un-
conscious while the apes. relieved Of the dis
traction of OBTAINING her BY force fought one
another III fierce and terrible combat. Above
them screamed the monkeys in frenzy Of ex-
element. Back and forth over the battle field
flew countless birds Of brilliant plumage squawk-
ing cries Of rage and defiance. In the distance
lion roared
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OUT OUR WAY

SYNOPSIS
MARY DELLA CHUBB-The best look
Ing clocker in the clock shop. II not
In Waterbury. Lives with her parents
MIRIAM ROBIN Limited in S. A..
but Mary Della's best girl friend; also
JOE SPEAKS Mary Dellas steady.
Young man about town, good looking
and hard-boIled.
ROBERT HENLEY CALKMAN M
Yale senior and football star. one OF
the Calkmans Of Detroit.
GEORGE McKRAY-He wanted to go
10 Harvard but the cards we're against
him. also a senior at Yale. Happy-go-
MARJORIE MARABEE- Daughter Of
fashion. living on Cracker hill. Flancee
TIMMY FITzMOAN-Pe is his
spscfaItv. In love with Mary Della.
OLGA SVENSON-Also a clocker and
not too popular with any one
Mary Della and Robert are parked en-
the old piece of highway of the Ches-
the ed Mask in the darkness ahead OF
their car They leave the body and de-
eide to say nothing about 1t. TO protect
themselves But after three DAYS Mary
Della writes an anonymous note to the
police telling about the murder and
where the body IS The american ar
ries the story under glaring headlines
the next day. but saws the police could
not find the body.
Bret Younger has written a musical
comedy called The Clock Shop Checkers"
in which Mary Della is to be the leading
lady.
Mary Della discovers that she has lost
the letter written her BIZ Robert and from
which she tore a piece Of paper to write
the police about the murder.
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CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Contin-
ned

the ponce ABOUT ttlc nuIucI-
CHAPTER FOURTEEN (Contin-
uedD
Mars Della was pulling every
thing out of her pockets frantically
Piece by piece she removed a bit of
pencil. a little handkerchief. the
purse and a compact. Then she dug
eagerly into both pockets, but they
were empty.
Miriam >" her eyes were full
I've lost Bob'S note It's
the other half of the piece I wrote
the letter to the police on"
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
TTAVING agreed with George
L i that any attempt to see Mary
Della might prove embarrassing to
her as we'll as to himself, Robert
decided that the better plan under
the circumstances was to have
George leave another note on the
landing before the Chubb'S door
They did not leave early. therefore,
but arrived at the Marabee home
shortly after O'Clock
Marjorie and her mother were no
less ELUSIVE than on his last visit,
and even Mr. Marabee, good, honest
soul that he wanted to be, took the
two young men to his study and
poured them out what he assured
them was prewar stuff, which led
both Robert and George to think
that he must have been talking
about the Nicaraguan war.
In Mrs. Marabee'S drawing"
room were four tables of guests.
deeply immersed in the problems
of their respective hands. These
bowed casually without rising, or,
in the case Of one or two of the
men. rose and extended a flabby
hand, and Immediately went on with
their games.
A fifth table was promptly set up
and Mrs. Marabee and George OPP
posed Marjorie and Robert.
1t was the typically bridge
party with the typically brilliant
wit flowing freely.
The orchids were beautiful, Bob, =
Marjorie remarked. asserting her
cards.
George kicked Robert on the shin
and Robert bowed and smiled. They
we're to substitute for the call
couldn't make" he said calamity
Afidyears, you know"
of course. you poor things" Mrs.
MaTabee interiected. I reserve
George, dee yah"
Mrs. Marabee had the ace OF
hearts. the jack of clubs and most
of the numerically small cards of
the deck. She did we'll tc reserve
her bid.
Robert bid a spade with four in
hand. including the ace. jack and
ten. George. a novice at the game
who held bridge to be on a par with
Nah Jongg and death by mercurial
poisoning. gathered that he was
supposed to make an informative
bid for the benefit of his partner
who had failed him utterly. With
the queen of spades and the queen
OF clubs for support Thy his own
reasoningl and the king and ten
OF hearts. he bid two hearts, with
four in hand.
Marjorie did not lack for quick
tricks. She held the ace, king and
queen of diamonds, with five in
hand. the ace and king of clubs
and the king of SPADES with four
spades in hand. Two spades" she
said sweetly, and turned to her
mother.
Now Mrs. Marabee considered 1t
4 mark of imbecility to bid on a
minor suit. but out of conSidera-
ton for her guests she considered
It a matter Of social necessity to
accept the inevitable AMI raise
Georges bid OF two hearts. Three
hearts, she declared. and beancd
ct George. Alter al she held to
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ITO Be Continued)

Burdened by the struggling Meriem, the great
ape could not fight to advantage upon the
swaying bough, SO he dropped to the ground
beneath. Quickly the other ape followed and
here they battled now and then giving up the
duel to pursue and recapture the girl who took
every chance to break away in attempted escape
But always they overlook her and first ore and
then the other grasped her as they tore at each
other.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-18
COAL COMPANY BID IN

The Admiralty Island Coal Con- pany was yesterday bid in by Frank Africh, plaintiff, represented by
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-18
ALLEN LEAVING
 FOR TRIP EAST
Buyer from Leader Depart ment Store Leaves To-
 morrow on Annual Trip

Enroute to eastern markets to purchase fall stocks of merchandise, T. L. Allen, manager and buyer for the Leader Department Store, will leave here Saturday for Seattle, it was announced today by General Manager Thos. George of that firm. He will be absent six weeks or more.
 MT. Allen will go directly to Chi cago from Seattle, possibly travel ing by plane. From Chicago he probably will go to New York for special purchases. After com- pleting his eastern market shop ping, Mir. Allen will return to the Pacific Coast and visit the cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Port land and Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-18
BRIGHT PRAISES
 ALASKA BUREAU
B. P. R. Inspector Says Williams Road Admin
 istration Efficient

The work of the United States Bureau of Public Roads in Alaska Is very satisfactory, declared J. F. Bright, Assistant Regional Engineer from San Francisco headquarters who is now engaged in field inspection of Alaska projects and familiarizing himself with local conditions.
 District Engineer M. D. Williams work is very satisfactory to the bu- reau," MT. Bright said.
 Spends Big Sum
 This year the Bureau of Public Roads will expend s13,0oo,000 on it's construction program. Of this sum $9, ,000, ,000 is to be expended on For est Service road projects and $4,- 100000 on National Park work.
 In addition to this sum, the Bu- reau supervises engineering work on highways throughout the coun- try on which s125 100000 Federal Aid Road Funds will be expended in the current fiscal year.
 This is the biggest years work in the history of the organization, MT. Bright pointed out. Of the 13,- 100000 which will be expended by it in the entire country. about s1,- 100000 will be in Alaska.
 Goes to Skagway
 MT. Bright and MT. Williams left this afternoon for Skagway, going to Tee Harbor by automobile and boarding the tender Highway there. They will spend two days at Skag- way, returning here Sunday.
 After day spent in local head quarters, the two officials will leave Tuesday for Petersburg, Wrangell,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-18
MISS KASHEvAROFF WILL
 RETURN HOME TOMORROW

Miss Xenia Kashevaroff, daugh- ter of Rev. and Mrs. A. P. Kashe- varoff, who has been absent for many months, first in the Ortho- pedic Hospital at Seattle and later attending school at Carmel, Calif.. will arrive tomorrow on the Prin- cess Alice for 6 vacation visit. She will spend about three weeks, re- turning to Carmel to re-enter school August 18. z
 w. c. MacMayburn, logger and rancher on Shelter Island, is reg istered at the Alaskan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-18
TAKU BRINGS
 INJURED MAN TO HOSPITAL
Seaplane Carries Nick
 Branavich Here from , Excursion Inlet

On an errand of mercy, the sea. plane Taku left here at noon today to bring an injured man from 2 cannery at Excursion. Inlet to tht hospital in Juneau. The winged craft accomplished its task in less than two hours.
 The injured man Is Nick Brana- vich, one of the crew of the seine boat Florida, which is owned by the Peril Straits Packing Company and which was fishing in Excur- sion Inlet for the company's can- nery there.
 Immediately after returning her7 from Excursion Inlet, the Taku left for Tenakee with Mrs Frank Reader, MT. and Mrs. H. H. Sully T. B. Burford and Mir Baird, who represents an adding machine com pany in Seattle as passengers. On coming back from Tenakee, the plane and its passengers will 50 to Haines, and then return here and go to Hawk Inlet. It will be back in Juneau this evening.
 Going to Ketchikan
 Tomorrow the Taku will go to Funter Bay to get Gilbert Skinner, President of the Alaska Pacific Sal mon Corporation, and take him to Rake and Ketchikan.
 Word was received this morning by A. B. Hayes, who is in charge If the Alaska Washington Airways' activities in this Territory, that the Wrangell, which is to take the place of the Skagway here, lief. Seattle at 8:20 o'clock this morning for Juneau. The Wrangell is bring ing passengers, and is expected to errive here tonight.
 Tomorrow, the Wrangell is sched- uled to take two passengers off the steamship Alaska, when it docks here, and take them to Waterfall
 Taku Busy Yesterday
 Late yesterday afternoon, the Taku went to Funter Bay. From there it took MT. Skinner to Port Althorp. The plane then proceed ed to Point Retreat, where the Fairweather, boat of the Hawk Inlet Cannery, had foundered. A man was left to refloat the craft. The Taku then returned MT. Skin ner to Funter Bay. There it picked up four passengers off the steamer Queen and brought them here, ar irving last evening.
 Early this morning the plane made two flights over Mendenhall Glacier with tourists off steamships in port. In all, eleven passengers made the flights.
 At Il o'clock this morning the Taku again flew to Funter Bay to take MT. Skinner to Port Althorp, where he remained a short while and then was returned to Funter Bay
 On getting here at noon today, the plane received the message to go on the Excursion Inlet mission.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-18
Locomotive Boiler
 Explodes; Two Killed

WINNIPEG, July 18.-The boiler of new locomotive of the Ca- nadian Pacific exploded late yes- terday afternoon and killed A. R. Elliott, engineer, and R. Myers, fireman. both of Winnipeg, and injured five others. The explosion took place near Mollon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-18

Ketchikan and Hyder where they will inspect road projects. They will return to Ketchikan and MT. Bright will go from there to Seattle and proceed to ms headquarters at San Francisco.
 Before coming here eafy this week, he and Mir. Williams visited projects in south central Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-18
HALIBUT SOLD HERE

Fifteen thousand five hundred pounds of halibut were brought to Juneau today. With bids of 10 cents pound and 6 cents pound, the New England Fish Company took the catches.
 The Margaret T., Capt. Peter Hil- dre, unloaded $500 pounds and the Addington, Capt Ole Sezold, 5000 pounds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-18
EsTERETH GOES TO sITKA

With freight and passengers, the mail boat Estebeth left Juneau last evening for Sitka and way ports. Her freight consisted of merchan- disc. The passengers were: Mrs. c. L. Tubbs and children for Fun ter Bay; Mrs. T. Slocum, Mike Gas off, William s. Hamilton and Mike Kasoff for Tenakee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-18

Short sightseeing flights cost 51 cents a person at the Fresno, Cal, airport.