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The Washington times., 1930-01-25
Michigan Man Offers
to Come Here And
Catch Panther

w. F. Brock, of Niles, Mich,
has two hound dogs who "can
catch anything anybody's else
dog can" he informed Major
Henry G. Pratt, police super
intendent, in a letter received
today.
Brock volunteered to come to
Washington and catch the now
famous panther.
His dogs. Brian and Kate,
know how to fight and know
how to trail. he says. He
learned of the panther hunt
through the columns of the
South Bend Tribune, he told
the chief.
The Washington times., 1930-01-25


alence of silk toppers as a
result OF investigations in con-
ncctiom 1Dith the tariff bill.
But the thing that interests
him about the situation is that
the silk hats Uorn here are
all made abroad and the
domestic silk hat industry has
disappeared. Not only that,
ldmentS Copeland, but, tOhen
he 1UGS a young society man a
silk hat only cost $5. NotO it
costs $40.
CAPT. JAMES F.. HOTEL,
of the Coast Guard, who has
been transferred from the
Seattle headquarters to Balti-
more, arrived in Washington
during the cold spell.
He had been in the tropics
for nearly a month and when
he took his car from the coast
to-coa5t liner in Havana the.
weather was very warm and
Palm Beach suits we're in order.
The Palm Beach suit was
ideal, he said, until he reached
mid-Florlda and there he
changed into heavier clothing.
Mrs. Hotel had been wearing
her fur coat since leaving
Palatka, Fla,
The Washington times., 1930-01-25
DR.. Stiles to Address
BiOIOeiCal Society

The Biological Society of Wash
ington will meet tonight at the
Cosmos Club. DR.. C. w. Stiles, of
the Public Health Service. speak
ing upon Observation-Disclosures as a
Factor in Professional Effort"
The Washington times., 1930-01-25
Pig Accessories Stolen;
Panther Ducks Hunters

While big game enthusiasts
we're busy beating around the
bushes in search of the alleged
panther which pulled the tails
off pigs, Jacob Meyer. Of the
First block o st. N. W.. yesterday
reported to police that four
pounds of corned pigs tails were
taken from his house.
Mr., Meyer said that five
pounds of sliced bacon and seven
and one-half pounds of smoked
ham were also missing.
The Washington times., 1930-01-25
HELD IN NUMBERS GAME

A steel door yielded to the
shoulders of Headquarters Detec-
tlves Hubert E. Brodie and Frank
Vfrney early. today, and led to
the arrest of John Shields, col
ored, 27, operator of numbers
game" in the rear of a cigar
store in the First block G Street
Northwest.
The man was charged with
operating a numbers game.
The Washington times., 1930-01-25

found an empty room with not a
seer in sight. Apparently the
prophet had foreseen something
she didn't like the looks of-per-
haps a blue coat with brass but
tons.
Fitzpatrick was sorry but he
couldn't remember under what
law the failure to change a per
sons luck came. No warrant was
issued
The Washington times., 1930-01-25
Jan. 81, Taxi Deadline
On New Liability Law

AL taxicab operators who have
not been licensed under the new
rulings Of this Public utilities
Commission, respecting both LA.
bility insurance and the condl-
ton and arrangement of their
cars by midnight of January 81.
will be deemed guilty of having
violated the law, Commissioner
Harleigh H. Hartman said yeStcr-
day.
In many cases temporary CIR
tificatcS will be issued by the
commission before permanent Ii
GenSeS are given, because the
work involved in testing and Gel
titying the nearly 1000 taXicabs
in the District has oVertaxed the
facilities OF the commission.
For each day taxicab is
driven in violation of the com
missions new ruling q fine OF
$500 may be imposed.
Every COED citizen - expected
to give to tbs Community Chsst,
The Washington times., 1930-01-25

Every coed citizen 1s expected
to give to tbs Community Chsst!
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05
CONTROL OF GRAIN wEEvEL

Weevel in stored wheat and old corn
is doing a great amount of damage in
Charles County. Because of the scar
city of feeds the best of care should be
taken o. these grains so as to lose
none of the feeding value.
Weevel can be controlled by Carbon
Bisulphide. Use one pound to each
100 bushels of grain and allow the gas
to remain confined for thirty six hours
and repeat the treatment after Two
weeks to kill the later Matched insects.
If the grain is in room or bin that
can be closed tightly put the carbon
bisulphide. which is liquid, in several
shallow pans on top of the grain. |
room cannot be closed tightly cover
grain with canvas, or heavy sacks,
and put the carbon bisulphide under
meath cover in shallow pans. After
tie &c hours shovel over grain to pre-
vent any sweating. Never carry Ian
tern, pipe or cigarette into building
when fumigating as the gas formed is
infIameable. Carbon bisulphide can
be purchased at any drug store and
some of the general stores in the
county.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05

Bills of Sale: From VIM. T. E.
Hawkins to VIM. H. Christ, $50; Dali
las Ford and al to C. GRAVITY Edelen,
500.
Deeds:-F From L. Allison Wilmer
and w. J. Mitchell, trustees to Virginia
E. Haislip, for townsville" farm
1865; William I. Clagett and al to
John Jenkins, for siIsart Of Market
Overton. farm, 500; Henry t. Pad
gett and al to Joseph v. Padgett, for
lot near L. Plata, $500; r. c. Naylor.
to S. c. Naylor for 494 acres OF land,
500; Anton Ulman and al to Charles
Hamilton, for land in Sixth District,
$50.
Mortgages:-From John Jenkins to
VIM. I. Clagett, on land known as
Part of Market Overton, $50.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05
The Church To Begin

Mountaineering of the Catholics
of this vicinity was held 10 this town
on Tuesday looking to the beginning
of the construction of the new Catholic
Church in this town. The meeting was
well attended and all present seemed
enthusiastic over the work about to
begin and manifested warm interest
in the undertaking A committee was
appointed to confer with an archetect at
once as to plans, With the handsome
endowment of the late Mr., Richard H.
Edelen, deceased, of $1,000, and the
81, 900 already in hand neat sum is
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05
ORPHANS COURT

The Orphans Court met in regular
session on Tuesday with Judges Rice,
Henderson and Jones on the bench
The following business was transacted.
viii of Ann Katherine Page filed
and admitted to probate Bond of
Walter M.Page, Executor $500 fled and
approved. Letters Testamentry issued
Warrent to approve personal Estate
issued to H. Holland Hawkins and
H. Heber Boswell. Notice to creditors
sent to Maryland Indepen dent.
Inventories of personal estates OF
Sophia M, Ching, John +. Adams and
Walter A. Proctor filed and passed.
Order for Sale passed.
Will of John A. Golden filed for
probate.
VIII of George W. Gray fled and
admitted to probate. Bond of Paul
Gray, Executor, $500 fled and approved
Letters Testamentry issued. Warrant
to approve personal estate issued
Thomas |. Wright and George Perry.
Notice to creditors sent to Times
Crescent.
Ammendsd inventory of personal
estate of Elizabeth A. Della filed and
passed.
Court adjourned to meet in regular
session, Tuesday, Sept. 10Th 1885.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05
Oyster Roast

Mr.. A. T. Lloyd gave an oyster
roast at his hospitable home, Banks
of the Dee, on Saturday last, to a
number OF his many friends. The lus-
cious bivalves we're served up with a
bountiful supply of palatable liquids
and the repast was most enjoyable.
Mrs, Lloyd and her affable and attract
i've daughter, Miss Alma, assisted the
host in entertaining their guests assur-
ing all most pleasant feast.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05
PACIFIC ISLAND
! IS new WONDER
Partially Sinks From View
\ Daily; 1900 People
o. Live There.

San Francisco. Calif.-Reports of
strange unfrequented island, which par
TALLY sinks from view every "a hours
and whose physically superb inhabi.
tants live almost exclusively on diet
of fish and coconuts, were made to
MatsOn line officials by Capt. G. n.
Olsen of the S. S. Golden Eagle when
his ship arrived at San Francisco re-
Gently from Australia.
This freakish little speck of land is
located exactly on the equator in the
heart of the Pacific south seas and
is so small that map-makers have not
even dignifed it by so much as a
dot. For Identification purposes on
the mariners chart it has been named
Tarawa and is one of the group known
as the Gilbert islands.
Captain Olsen, a veteran Matson
navigator, reported the circumstances
that caused him to steam a hundred
miles off course and give the members
of his crew the thrill Of discovering"
a new land.
Adventures Land There.
sour business there" he explained,
twas to unload five white adventures
whom we took aboard at Sydney.
Weaving our way through the coral
reefs to Tarawa was more of a job
than / had bargained for. There are
many treacherous reefs a few feet
under water, but by careful watching
from the bridge | could spot the deep
water by the way the light struck IL
and thus we were able to crawl along,
feeling our way as we went.
ave were forced to drop anchor a
half-mile off shore and proceed in
small boats. Then it became too shall
low even for the boats, and the last
200 yards we had to wade. But the
experience was worth while To our
amazement we found the little island
densely populated with race of people
as handsome as any have ever seen.
They appeared to be mixture of Ma-
laysian and Polynesian. The men are
giants in stature, clean limbed and
muscular, and the women tall and
slender with regal bearing.
Natives Awed by Approach.
1.-THE natives were awed by our ap.
proach, but after assuring themselves
our mission was friendly they received
us warmly Bronze-skinned nude chill
dren, like scared rabbits, peeked at us
from behind palm trees and bushes.
"Tarawa is a curved coral atoll
twenty two miles long and only a
mile across at its widest point. 1t is
only four feet above sea level and at
high tide approximately half its sur
face becomes submerged. Its year
round temperature averages between
SO and 90 degrees. Despite the small
area that remains above ocean level
when the tide is in, Tarawa main
tains about 1000 population.
"What impressed us most was the
apparent rugged health and vitality
of the natives, who probably live on
the most restricted diet Of any people
on earth Because of the absence OF
soil on the coral formation there are
no tropical fruits or vegetables; moth
ing but coconuts. Fortunately plenty
of fish are available and these, with
the coconuts, sustain the populace."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05
Cats Supply Income for
Small Town in Germany

Berlin.-Cruelty to animals as a
source of income for a town that is In
financial straits has been discovered
by the small town of Loewenberg in
Silesia. 1t sets traps under bushes
and trees in its public parks to catch
unsuspecting cats. The owners of tie
felnes rash to the rescue of their
pets. only to be met by guardian Of
the law who makes them pay three
gold marks (75 cents) before the cat
can be freed.
The town fathers first tried to coip
money out of the burghers' pets by
placing heavy tax on every cat ip
town. That did not work out right.
whereupon the town, which needs
money badly, set out traps for the
cats of their citizens.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05

The steam saw and grist mill OF
Captain j. w, Selby, in Cobb Neck,
caught fire on Saturday last and burned
to the ground. No insurance. The
destruction of this mill will be great
loss to that community, as it was con-
veniently located in "a thickly settled
locality. Cap. Selby will make an
effort to rebuild in the near future.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05

Mr.. B. Harris Camalier, of ST.
Mayo County, was nominated as the
Democratic candidate for Congress
from this Congressional District at
the Chesapeake Beach Convention on
Wednesday,. Mr.. P. Reed Wills was
a member of Committee on Resolutions
and Mr.. J. D. Robertson was one Of
he secretaries of the Convention.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05
THIRTY YEARS AGO
Politics seem to be stone dead.

Politics seem to be stone dead.
The School Commissioners will meet
on Tuesday.
The last dance at Chapel Point was
given on Thursday of last week.
The hot days of August have passed
but September makes a close second.
Rev. Father Healey is taking his
vacation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05
LOCAL sREvITIES

Mr.. Guy Stonestreet, Of New York,
Misses Virginia Stonestreet and
Margaret FERGUSON and Mrs, Hender-
SIN, of Baltimore spent Labor Day in
La Plata.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05

Invitations have been issued to the
wedding of Miss Martha McGervev,
and Mr. Gerard Patrick. of CLEVELAND ,
Ohio, Sept. goth at Christ Church
Ways Reception to follow i'm
mediately afterwards atthe home of the
BRIDES Uncle and Aunt Mr. and Mrs.
Foster NJ. Reeder at "West Hatton. :"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05

accessible to begin the work at once
and by the first of October, it is to be
hoped, it will be we'll under way.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05

Mr.. p. w. Murphy. of Noonan, Ga
was the guest over the weekend Of
Mr.. Dana Stevens at, Mulberry Grove
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05

Miss Margaret Grain entertained at
a Treasure Hunt and din Thursday
night at her home Mt vi aria.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05

Miss Marie Herbert returned to her
home in Washington on Tuesday, after
spending the summer with her Aunt,
Mrs. f. Wills Posey
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05

Miss Eleanor j. Digges has return
ed to her home after visiting Miss
Louise Finan, in Cumberland
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05

Miss Kitty Dare Burroughs has re-
turned to her home after visiting in
Winchester, Va.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-09-05

Mrs. Walter j. Mitchell enter
tanned at bridge luncheon Thursday
at her home, ''Thainston" in honor of
Miss Martha McGervey.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Hill Hamilton en-
tertained at dinner and cards, Thurs
day night, at their home in honor of
Commander and Mrs. Davis, of Wash
ington.
Miss Emma Fay, of New York, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. John
Jay Kemp, of Welcome,
Mrs. McClain, of Washington, is
visiting her son, Mr.. George G.,
McClain, of Riverside.
tOOntInued on Page 50
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tCOntInued ON Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-05
Banker Addresses
Local KiWanianS

Trust service as rendered by the
Bank of Italy and the many values
of this service to patrons both dur
ing their lifetime and for their es-
tates after they have passed on, was
related to members of the Kiwanis
"lub at their regular weekly meet,
ing yesterday noon by Caxton
Rhodes. assistant vice president of
the trust department of the Bank
Of Italy, San Francisco. The talk
was very interesting and appreciat-
ed by the listeners.
Joe Scott was chairman Of the
day. Entertainment for the meet
ing was furnished bv James Childs
who rendered several vocal selec.
tions. and two piano numbers by
Miss Virginia Cosby Ga Scotch poem
by MacDoweD, and Miss Jane AL
derson (Rubenstein's Valsc Caprice)
Both these young ladies are pupils
of the Todd Conservatory of Music.
Announcement was made that n
card party will be given next Fri.
dav night at the Women's 10000
club at which time the ladies will
be entertained by the members OF
the club.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-05
KEEPS
BUSY ANSWERING
MANY QUESTIONS

Although chambers of commerce
were first organized for the pur-
pose of building up and advancing
individual communities, they are re-
garded by many persons as serving
the public. chiefly as an informa-
ton bureau. The FL Centre cham
Der is no exception to this rule and
a great deal of the time of the staff
is spent in answering telephone,
counter and mail inquiries. This
service is given gladly as the cham
Der is ever ready to help local per-
sons and each out Of town inquiry
answered may lead to new resi-
dent or new investment in the
community.
In addition to the many hours
spent on FL Centre and chamber OF
| commerce activities during h e
month of March, 279 Imperial Coun-
ty and Ell Centre booklets, together
with leaflets on dairying and citrus
culture and 1929 crop reports, were
sent out to all parts of the United
States and Canada. These booklets
we're not sent at random but each
was mailed in response to request
for information concerning Imperial
Valley and FL Centre. This is the
largest number of pamphlets ever
sent out by the chamber in any one
month and is indicative of the in
crease in interest concerning this
section of the west throughout the
| oe ~,,.X
The chamber staff also answered
III inquiries by letter, where the
pamphlets were not necessary, dur
ing last month and it was noted
that the ma .iority of these requests
for information were concerning
land values. and residence oppor'
tunities rather than working condi-
tions. which have been so numerous
in the past. Many inquiries were
concerning farms and the prices of
land, others asked about attractions
and availa BILE apartments for per
sons spending few months here
A large percetage was from per
sons with families who enquired
about rents. prices on city lots anc
houses and information which would
be of interest to persons with child
rem.
Inquiries about schools. churches
swimming pool can all be answer
ed favorably because of the fac'
that Ell Centre is we'll cared for II
these matters but the housing short
age has been a problem to the
chamber as it is unfair to brins
people to this city unless houses are
available. With the building activ
itv now in progress and the promise
If even increased building next fall
this shortage is solved and the
nhamber believes that satisfact
1rv percentage of letters sent out
will bring permanent residents and
home owners to FL Centre and aid
N the aim of digger and better
II Centro."
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-05
|CalexicO Judge
Presides H ere

Judge Lorenz of Calexico presided
in justice of the peace court this
morning in place of Judge Mavfield
who is attending a safety conference
in Los Angeles. The visiting judge
found his time well taken up with
cases on the calendar.
The case of E. f. Jeffray, charged
with assault with a deadly weapon,
was continued until next Saturday
as the principal witness i'll the ease
failed to appear in the court room
this morning.
A. Ruiz and V. Oliveras were ar
raigned on a burglary charge and
their preliminary hearing will be
held on April s. Bail was set at
$1,000. The pair were arrested by
local police officers after the burg
larry of Hurst's service station a
week ago.
John Evans pleaded guilty to a
violation of the labor laws and May
5 was set as the time for pronounc.
ing sentence. The complaint was
made by John Eggerson on March
Is. that Evans had failed to pay
certain wages within the specified
time according to law. The month
of grace was given in order that
Evans might make good the money
owed.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-05
SKINNER TO Be
CANDIDATE FOR
COUNTY OFFICE

Harry Skinner, deputy superln'
tendent in the office of the county
superintendent, has announced his
candidacy today for the office Of
county superintendent of schools.
Pledging himself to an efficient
and economical administration OF
tbe office and to maintaining of a
friendly professional attitude in the
schools. skinner will run on plat
form designed for the best interests
of the students, his interest IN
school work being an interest IN
children.
For many years an educator
Skinner states that whenever there
is a doubt, he believes in giving the
child the benefit of that doubt ano
has carried that principle out IN all
/ his dealings with children.
In regard to his qualifications foI
office, Skinner has been for sl'
! wears in the office of the count,
superintendent and has been al
educator in this state for ID years
He is the holder of three creden
tials, the life of elementary, admins
tration, and supervision of chile
welfare, and states that he is thor
oughly conversant with the busi
ness of the office of county super
intendent.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-05
Legal Nottcs
IN BANKRUPrCy

In DhNAAAsS4 xVy
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge
and Order Thereon.
Form 81
In the District Court of the United
States. Southern District oe Cal.
ifornia.
In the Matter og j. R. Waters,
Bankrupt.
To the Honorable William =,
James, Judge of the District Court
of the United States for the South.
c,n District of California, j. r
Waters. of Brawley, in the County
If Imperial, and State of California
in said district, respectfully repre-
sents that on the tenth day of Jan
uary, last past, he was duly ad
Judged bankrupt under the Acts OF
Congress relating to bankruptcy
and that he has duly surrendered al
lis property and rights of property
and has fully complied with all tn,
requirements of said acts and o
tie orders of the Court touchin,
his bankruptcy.
Therefore, he prays that he ma,
be decreed by the Court to have
snll discharge from all debts prov
bale against his estate under sal
Bankruptcy Acts, except such debt
as are excepted by law from sue
discharge.
Dated this Goth day of Marcl
\. D., 1880.
j. R. WATERS.
BANKRUPT.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-05
Retiring Elks
Receive Gifts

Service in the Elks lodge does not
remain unappreciated, at least not
n the Ell Centre lodge, as is eviccnt
from the testimonials rendered re-
firing officers at the meeting held
Thursday night.
At that time the lodge presented
J.. L. Zinn, retiring trustee. with
complete set of golf clubs, caddy
bag and balls, as token of the
appreciation in which they held his
long and meritorious service as
trustee of the local lodge, position
10 which he gave his best endeavors
ever period of years. +. B.
Christian, the retiring exalted ruler,
was presented with Gruen wrist
watch, as a testimonial of the un-
firing efforts he had shown in
furthering the principles of frater-
nifty during his term of Office.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-05
SHULER REQUEST
FOR PROBE MUST
WAIT ITS TURN

LOS ANGELES, April 5.W,1-
The Rev. Robert p. Shuler will
have to wait for his grand jury in
vestigation of Sheriff William /.
Traeger's conduct of office, until
regular routine brings the matter
to the top of the inouisatorial list,
it became evident today.
Foreman Frederic !. Morris of
the Grand jury refused to comment
on the pastors request for a probe
of the shcriff's management of his
office. when the investigating
group adjourned last night until
Tuesday. The district attorneys
office has adopted neutral atti'
tude.
The Rev. Shuler. who broadcasts
his opinions via his own radio sta
ton, made public letter contain
ing charges against the sheriff
over the air Thursday night. The
communication today was reported
to have been forwarded to the grand
Jury as a basis for the pastors re
questcd investigation.