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Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
Famous Writer
Myst eriously
Works On Book

MEDAN. France, sept. ID. (U.P)-
A mysterious masterpiece, of which
the World will know nothing until
il is completed, is being produced
here by Maurice Maeterlinck, the
famous Belgian writer, in the Sc
clusion Of the old chateau OF Me-
dan.
Although 70, Maeterlinck works
every day in the week to complete
his mysterious work. Few visitors
are allowed even to enter the park
surrounding the chateau and in
curing journalists have the gates
closed in their faces.
Maeterlinck never deviates from
daily program which he has fol-
lowed for many years. He rises each
morninp a. seven and starts writing
at eight. Il
Hearty Meal
At - o'clock he stops work to
enjoy a hearty meal and then takes
nap for several hours. Before 3
o'clock has struck, however, he is
on his feet again. walking about
the grounds of the chateau followed
by his little Belgian dog.
When he has had sufficient ex-
ercise. he starts TO work again and
usually writes until seven. Then
has dinner and goes to bed i'm
mediately afterward.
Nothing can induce him to change
the hours set for meals or work.
People who come to visit him on
business must forget business when
IL o'clock strikes.
Maeterlinck, in spite OF the mys-
ticism in his writings, is a true
gourmet He always eats heart
lily. Sometimes he likes to prepare
his own meals and is said to be an
excellent cook.
Thinkers With Auto
His other diversions are tinker
ing with his automobile and re-
pairing the electric light system Of
the chateau.
Once when a persistent newspa-
perman managed to enter the
grounds OF the chateau, he encoun-
tered Maeterlinck wearing old
clothes and covered with grease
working on a motor car. Not rec
ognizing the writer, he explained
who he was and said:
"I would like to see your master" ="
HE won't see you,' Maeterlinck
replied. He doesn't like journal
lists. You had better not let him
catch you around here
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
Kick Decisions
Filipino Champ

HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 12 U.P)-
Despite a nine count knockdoWn.
frankie Klick. veteran San Fran
cisco featherweight. won decision
over Varias Milling. Filipino, in the
10 round main event at the Holly
wood American Lesion stadium last
night.
Milling. featherweight champion
of the Orient, trailed badly during
the first seven rounds and failed
to overcome Kicks big lead with
fast finish. He floored Klick in
the eighth round held him even
in the ninth ard won the tenth.
Ray Butler, 126 FOUNDER of San
Diego, outpointed George Hansford
IN the four round semi-wind up.
Results Of other four round bouts
between local scrappers follow:
Young Nino. 1876. outpOinted Tom
my Santos; Tony Cadena, 160
knocked out Guy Salerno in ST
seconds: Russell Beach, 1876, decis-
icned Rudy Guyton and Rudy
Mendoza. LAP. outpointed Joe Skube
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
KENNEDY LOSES
TO LEE RAMAGE

SAN DIEGO. Cal. Sept. y. UD
Lee Ramage. San Diego light
heavyweight, defeated Les Kenne-
dy. former holder of the California
heavyweight title. in a fast 10
round bout here last night.
Lieut.. Jack Kennedy, the referee,
credited Ramage with winning sey-
en- rounds ano ca~ed three even.
Ramage weighed 176 pounds.
while Kennedy. who lives in Long
Beach. scaled 1912.
Fred Hawkins. San Bernardiro
lightweight. outpointed Joe Ortega,
Of Tijuana. in the six round semi
final.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
Ruth And Davis
Hold Top Place
Among Batters

NEW YORK, Sept. -. U.R-Hav-
ing regained batting leadership Il
the American and National Leagues
respectively. Babe Ruth. Yankees
outfielder and Virgil Davis, Phillies
catcher, now hope TO thwart Al
Simmons. Athletics outfielder. and
Bill Terry. Giants first baseman.
in the attempt to win two success
siye major league batting cham
picnships
Ruth tops the American League
with q percentage of 1904, with
Simmons a fraction of a point be-
hind at 1901 No other player ap
pears to have a chance to pass the
leaders. Morgan Of Cleveland and
Gehrig of New York holding third
and fourth places with 1855 and .354
respectively.
Davis has two close rivals 70"
honors, his average of .3434 being
only a fraction better than the
1890 compiled by his teammate
Chuck Klein. Terry. 1929 champion
and last weeks leader is third
with .S42.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
Helene Madison
Favored To Cop
Aquatic Events

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12. U.P,
Helene Madison of Seattle. holder
of y world aquatic records. dom
mated the entry list today in open
ing events of the far western
championships
The l8-year-cld queen OF the
swimming tanks was to compete in
two events, the 100 and 200 meters
free style. She holds the world
mark Of 1903 for the 100 meter
dash and will compete with Olive
Hatch, NoTeen Forbes, Marjory
Lowe and Josephine AIcKim of Los
Angeles as her principal opponents.
Buster Crabbe of Los Angeles.
Austin Clapp Of Hollywood and the
famous Hawaiian brothers, Manuel
IA and Mailolo Kailili, are leading
entrants in the mems events.
Miss Madison will seek the worlds
500 meter record in this race to-
morrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
State Title On
Golf Links To
Be Won Today
BY JAMES :. sHEEHY


PEBBLE BEACH, Calf, Sept. y.
U.P)-When the sun lowers over
Pebble Beach today either Dave
Martin of Los Angeles or Ernie
Pieper of San Jose will be the 1881
California amateur golf champion.
Martin was even par to beat
Johnny Robbins Of Portland, 7 and
6. in the semi-finals Friday.
Against him is l9-year-old Pieper.
This tall. lean youth put out Guy
E. Hanson, 42-year-old Los Angeles
golfer, and 3.
He showed his fighting qualities
when he rallied in the late after
noon around after Hanson crept
up on him.
Against Robbins, Martin shot
even par for 30 holes. He won the
first three holes and finished six
up at the end Of 18 holes. He was
even par TO meet Johnnie's 81, five
over par. Robbins par in the af-
ternoon meant nothing to Martins
one under SO.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
PLUCkY PLAY IS
RACE FAVORITE

CHICAGO, Sept. y. U.P)-Plucky
Play, victorious over Sun Beau in
stake race this season. was a
So favorite today to win the $4,000
added Steger handicap at Lincoln
fields racetrack. Seventeen horses
we're named overnight for the l
mile race for 3 year olds and up.
Night Commander, No More, Dark
Sea, Brown Wisdom and Pittsburgh
er were among the other leading
ccntenders
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
Bare Knuckle
Fighter Die S

LONDON. Sept u. U.P)-Jenl
Smith. famous bare knuckle prize
fighter. died Wednesday a. the age
OF SO, it was belatedly learned to-
DAY.
Smith died at Park ROYAL hospi-
tai. near Acton.
In 1887, he fought Jake Kilrain
106 rounds for the world champion
ship. for q purse Of 200 pounds ster-
ling (s9720). The fight was draw.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
TWENTY GRAND FAVORED

NEW YORK, Sept r. U.P)-
Twenty Grand was quoted as a 1
TO faYorite today for the Lawrence
Realization stakes at Belmont Park.
Only three other ce-year-o -olds,
Sun Meadow, Sir Ashley and Belen-
helm have accepted the issue for
the $500 added ayent which was
won last year by Gallant Fox
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
WESTERN GIRLS
IN TENNIS PLAY

PHILADELPHIA RICKE T
CLUB. ST. MARTINS, Sept II
U.P)-Alice Marbel, San Francisco
and Ruby Bishop, Pasadena. Cal,
will meet here this afternoon in the
finals of the girls championship
matches.
In the middle states champion
ship finals which viii be played to-
day. the fight will be an all Eng
lish affair with John Ridley play
ing Elise Pittman for the final
honors in the singles.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
.OUTBOARD DRIVERS
READY FOR RACES

MIDDLETOWN, Conn, Sept. II.
U.P) Seventy outboard drivers,
registered from points as far away
as Florida and Illinois, gathered
here today for the eastern cham
pionships to be run on the Con-
necticut river today and Sunday.
Twenty five amateurs will race
for sectional honors in six classes
for the right to represent the east
in the national championships at
Oakland, Calf, Oct. 1912.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12

a stormy session OF the city COM
missioners in which religious fac
tions took leading part.
Heflin's permit to speak Sept. %
drew protests from both Catholics
and Protestants, and an emergency
ordinance was adopted to revoke It
on the ground that it would like
ly stir up strife which may result
in an immediate public calamity"
The commissioners adopted the
ordinance last night by vote OF
four to one, Commissioner William
Glass voting against it because he
stood for Heflin's right to speak
although l probably wouldn't agree
with what he said
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
SPEED MONARCHS
RACE TOMORROW

SAN JOSE. Cal. Sept. Y. U.P)-
Ernie Triplett. Belvedere Speed
King, and Chet Gardner Of Long
Beach prepared today for a racing
duel in the 10 lap main event at
the dirt track here Sunday. Trip
lett is leading in the 1881 dirt
track championship with Gardner
close behind in second place.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
B A S E B A LII
STANDINGS S
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
Chicago. 3: New York, l.
Boston. 5; Detroit, @.
Only games played.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
COAST LEAGUE
YesterdaY's results

Yesterday7s Results
Los Angeles. ITO; Seattle, 2-2.
San Francisco. 16; Oakland, 6.
Portland 10; Missions, /.
Hollywood, 2-7: Sacramento. 5-5.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
Boston. 6; st. Louis, 5.
Pittsburgh, S; New York. ,
Brooklyn, s; Cincinnati, 3.
Chicago, 8; Philadelphia. !.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12

Merced county tested 1887 cows
in July having an average butterfat
of 2907 pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12
Permit To Heflin
Stands Revoked

FRESNO, Cal, Sept. II. W.R)-
A permit granting the use to the
city auditorium to Thomas j. Hef-
lin, crusading ex-senator from Al
ALBANIA, stood revoked today after
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12

SANTA BARBARA. Cal. Sept.
IL. W.P)-The San Diego marines
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-12

defeated the Santa Barbara athletic
club. 25 to 0, in a football game
here last night.
Neil, Gaghiot, Strong and Click
starred 1or the marines, while Half
back Swanson and Center Cook
were outstanding players on the
Santa Barbara team.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
COURT AWARDS
DIVORCE DECREE
TO MRS. FARR

Virginia A. Farr today was grant
cd an interlocutory decree of di-
vorce from G.. Roy Farr, when the
husband entered no defense to
charges against him, and after a
s25, 900 property settlement on Mrs.
Farr was effected yesterday after
noon, with the consent of Judge A.
c. Finney.
Farr appeared in court this morn
ing with his attorney, Harry w.
Horton, but offered no defense to
sensational charges made by his
wife. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Farr took
the stand for questioning by Judge
Finney.
Ernest Utley represented Mrs.
Farr in her suit.
The property settlement was ap-
proved by Judge Finney yesterday
afternoon, and the divorce suit set
for hearing this morning. Within
an hour after court convened, Mrs.
Farr had received her interlocutory
decree. BY the settlement Mrs. Farr
receives S25,000.
In her complaint she charged that
at one time, and in the presence of
friends and acquaintances. Farr
stated that he would give SIS 900 to
get rid of her.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
FOX IMPERIAL
OFFERS VARIETY
FOR WEEK END

THE Flood" a smashing drama
romance of mans battle with
river gone crazy, is the attraction
at Fox Imperial theatre tonight,
presenting some of the most thrill
ing scenes ever filmed.
Monte Blue, Eleanor Boardman
and David Newell head the cast and
scores of "eXtras" risked their lives
that realistic scenes of a river
bursting its banks and running wild,
spreading death and destruction be-
fore it.
Edward Everett Horton. Esther
Ralston. Laura La Plante, Patsy
Ruth Miller, and other screen
notables are to be seen in Lonely
Wives" the Sunday night attrac-
ton. a laugh provoking farce of a
philandering husband who gets into
all sorts of difficulties by hiring a
man TO impersonate him while he
carries on his love affairs.
Horton is seen in dual role and
does some of his best work. He is
one of the best talking actors on
the screen and his ability as CO.
median has been firrlly established.
In addition to the feature picture,
comedy and news reels, the theatre
will present the usual Sunday night
vaudeville attraction.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
FUNERAL OF
HENSON TO BE
HELD SUNDAY

Honoring the memory of Mack
Henson, volunteer fireman who died
Thursday night as a result Of burns
received when he was enveloped in
flaming gasoline while welding q
fire extinguisher at a fire last week,
the flag atop department headquar-
ters is at half mast today.
Firemen who are to act as pail
bearers at funeral services tomorrow
afternoon are Fire Chief Tom
Reams, Charles Ferguson, Ernes.
Sanders, Orville Ferguson, Jack
Tackett and Tillman Daley. Other
members of the department will at
tend the services.
Funeral services will be conducted
from Lemons funeral chapel at 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon with
Rev. c. E. Flanagan, pastor of the
Baptist church, in charge. Inter-
ment will follow at Evergreen ceme-
tery.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28

factory first quarter income show
ing undoubtedly" Vanderlip said,
but there are many indications
that there are now in the making
improved conditions which will
later be reflected in increased en-
ployment and better earnings"
Vanderlip said that his opinion
could not be applied to the oil in
dustry.
In the field Of oil overproduc-
ton and a savage rate war make
the immediate outlook particularly
bad. but the very severity of the
competition promises the elimina-
ticn Of the weak and unstable con-
Germs that have caused an uncon-
trolled trade situation. and promis-
es in time TO put the oil business
here more completely in the hands
Of the financially strong and ably
managed concerns"
Vanderlip said that he observed
q growing optimism and an actual
increase in activity in building con-
struetion. road building and gener-
al industry on the coast.
There is undoubtedly a marked
in the attitude of
businessmen toward the future OF
he concluded.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
Daily Reports
OF Finance And
Grain Markets

NEW YORK, March %. U.P)-Un-
expected slowing down Of orders for
automobile body steel brought re
duction Of three points from 81 TO
AZ percent in operations OF steel
mills in the Youngstown district for
the coming week and resulted in
sharp break on the New York eX-
change today.
United States Steel common stock
was hammered down toward the
l40 mark and all leaders made new
lows on the reaction which was one
of the most severe of the year.
The opening was lower. This was
followed by recovery which lasted
until the youngstown announcement
came out, after which selling was
resumed. Volume picked up on the
decline and tickets were running
behind the market near the close.
Copper prices moved down and
proved another cause Of unsettle-
ment. Holders of stocks which re-
Gently changed dividends threw the
issues overheard and this also add
ed 10 the confusion.
No attention was paid TO favor
able weekly business reviews point
ing out improvement in retail trade.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
Five Children Die
In Stalled Bus
Continued from page u

made their way over the snow
choked roads to attend them.
The bodies of the five who per-
ished were taken to Holly.
The surviving children related
that the driver, Miller, kept the en-
CINE of the school bus running te
generate heat for the first few hours
they were marooned. The gasoline
supply was soon exhausted, how
ever, and they were left without
protection except for the meager
shelter afforded by the bus in the
worst blizzard of the winter in the
Rocky Mountain region.
Miller likely knew no man could
get through alone to bring back help
when he left the bus Friday morn
ing. But the children were suffer
ing and dying, it was related, when
he left the bus. and he ventured
forth. Possemen said there ives
virtually no chance that he still
survives. His body, they said, may
not be found until a thaw meltS
the snow banks.
Several OF the survivors were re-
ported in critical conditions. Their
names were not obtained. Frozen
arms and legs, and frozen faces
were among their injuries.
Aid from Eads and Lamar, Colo,
was asked. The condition Of the
roads, however, presented difficult
ties and it was not certain the au-
tomobile parties which left those
towns could get through.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
Items Of News
About Town

Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Benton were
here from San Diego this week for
visit with their niece, Miss Bea
Waters. They were enroute to New
Mexico.
L. p. White. travelling freight
agent for the Chicago, Rock Island
81 Pacific railway lines, plans to
leave tomorrow for Los Angeles. He
later will go to st. Louis, Mo, to
spend a two-weeks vacation.
Harry Grooms of Riverside will
spend the weekend visiting friends
in Ell Centro.
A. Muller, representative of the
Fnestone Rubber company, is a
visitor at the local U. S. Grant Auto
Equipment company today.
l.. B. Hall, perishable agent for
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
railway company, left this morning
for Los Angeles. He will remain
ON the coast but short time.
Miss N. Livermore and Miss Ethel
NJ. David left Ell Centro this morn
ing for their home in London, Can
ada. They are making the trip by
stage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nieberkorn of Ban
ming, Mr. and Mrs. j. Stuart Barton
of Pasadena and Carl NJ. Einhart OF
Arcadia were visitors in FL Centre
today.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Hovey and
two children are spending the week.
end in Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Bush are
spending several days on the coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
BITLER OUT AS
ATTORNEY FOR
DAVIDSON CASE

An entirely unexpected move in a
case that has been replete with un-
expected moves came late yester-
day afternoon when Don v. Bitter
Withdrew as attorney for William
Game Davidson in the latters mil
lion dollar damage suit for alleged
false arrest, in which San Francisco
county officials are named as de-
PENDANTS.
No reason was given for Bitler's
action, nor was any substitution of
attorneys made. Judge Vaughn N.
Thompson accepted Bitlers with
drawal without comment.
Question about the matter today,
Bitler stated that he has been in i'll
health for several weeks. and does
not feel like continuing with the
case. Davidson is able TO carry or
the legal battle. he said. but denied
knowledge of Davidson's intentions
OF retaining another attorney.
An amended complaint in the
damage suit, naming H. I. Mulcrevy,
San Francisco county clerk;
Thomas Finn, former San Francis
co sheriff, and l.. I. Helscher,
cashier of the Liberty Bank of San
Francisco. as defendants, is in Da-
Wilson's hands and ready to file,
said Bitler.
The amended complaint was made
necessary when Judge Thompson
ruled that the complaint stated a
legal conclusion instead of alleging
facts. Davidson was given two
weeks in which to file the amend
ed complaint, and was granted later
another continuance because of
Bitler's illness. 1t is expected the
amended complaint will be filed
Monday or Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
CARROT SHIPMENTS
REPLACING LETTUCE

No lettuce left the valley yester-
day and none is scheduled to roll
today, according to B. A. Harrigan,
agricultural commissioner While
there probably will be few strag-
Cling cars shipped from time the
season is believed TO be closed at
this time.
Carrots topped the list yesterday
with % cars. Other consignments
included four cars of grapefruit,
two of peas, two of asparagus and
one of anise.
The cantaloupe season is expect
ed to be in full swing by the latter
part of next month. In the mean
time valley labor will be directed to
the movement Of vegetables and
preparation of the cantaloupe crop.
Files Divorce Suit Marguerite
Bucher yesterday afternoon filed a
divorce suit against Chris Bucher,
charging extreme cruelty and ask
ing custody of five minor children.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
Beauty ParlOr
Owners Sued

Burns inflicted by a permanent
waving machine on the head Of
Violet McDougal damaged her to
the extent Of $3.50, she estimated
yesterday afternoon in filing suit
against Eta Gum and j. D. Gum.
The defendants, according TO the
complaint, owned a beauty parlor
in Caiipatria June |, 1880, when the
plaintiff was receiving a permanent
wave. Her scalp was severely and
permanently burned in five places,
according to the complaint.
The complaint asks $1,000 damages
for the burns, $50 for medical treat
ment, and S480 damages for inability
to work since the burns were in
flicted.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
Perfect Bridge
Hand Is Winner

DENVER, Colo, March 90.
W.P)-There is more than one
way TO bid perfect bridge
hand.
James Kirk of Denver play
ing auction bridge with three
others at oridge party, was
dealt 13 clubs. The player to
his right, w. J. Schwartz. who
also was the dealer, bid an or
iginal one no trump.
Kirk doubled the one bid. the
rest passed, and the dealer
failed to take a trick.
Kirk scored 200 points. Had
he bid the hand i'm clubs. and
made his grand slam, his count
would only have been 242.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
L0UCHRAN TAKES
CLOSE DECISION
FROM GRIFf!THS
BY GEORGE KIRKSEY
United Press Staff Correspondent

CHICAGO, March %. U.p)-Tom-
my Loughran of Philadelphia was
on the threshold of a return bout
today with Jack Sharkey after out
pointing Tuffy Griffiths of Chicago
in a close 10-round bout which
1924 persons paid s36,155.37 to see
last night at the Chicago stadium.
Sharkey, who knocked out Lough-
ran in the third round of their first
bout two years ago, was expected
here today from Minneapolis to dis
cuss terms for the proposed match.
Sharkey seconded his protege. Ernie
Schaaf. at Minneapolis last night.
Loughran's victory over Griffiths
was by a narrow margin. Referee
Dave Barry of fourteen count"
fame voted for a draw, while the
two judges voted for Loughran.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
House To Fight
Traffic Charge

George House, candidate in the
recent election for assemblyman
from this district who withdrew
from the running before election
date, was taken before Judge Haw-
kins in Imperial this morning for
preliminary hearing on charge
Of driving while under the influ-
ence of Intoxicating liquor.
House entered a plea of not gull
ty, and asked for a continuance of
five days in which to gather evi-
dence. Judge Hawkins granted the
continuance when the district at
torney's office entered no objection.
House was arrested by state traf-
fic officers last week. He indicated
today that he may fight charges
against him.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
MasOnS To Get
Scottish Rite

Scottish Rite Masonic of Perfec-
ton lodge San Diego Will confer
the seventh and 14th degrees to-
night at the Masonic Temple FL
Centro.
A class of several candidates
will be given the degrees by the
visiting team, vino with other San
Diego lodge members will be the
guests of local Scottish Rite Mas
ons this evening.
This is the first time in several
years that this branch of Masonry
has been active in the valley and
the occasion bids fair to rouse con-
siderable interest. More than 10
are expected from valley points
and nearly as many visitors from
San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
IMPROVEMENT IN
BUSINESS SEEN
BY VANDERBILT
Continued from Page ~

lyzed buying even by those finan-
cially able to buy is clearing. The
improved market for automobiles is
an indication OF that.
The whole business machine gives
indication Of increased pace. Every
specific improvement reacts to make
improvement more general
Vanderlip formerly was president
of the National City Bank OF New
York and a director in more than
40 corporations.
The finaneier said that the bus
mess outlook on the Pacific coast
is showing distinct improvement
in sentiment as he had been able
TO observe il.
The improvement, he declared,
had not yet shown in published
figures.
Actual results in companies
statements viii make an unsatiS-