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Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-20
CANAL BIDS
|. DECLARED To
Be EXCESSIVE
District Preparing To Protest
Figures OF Low Bidders On In
itial Construction.
MEETING THIS AFTERNOON
San Francisco Contractors Com
bine In Offering $2,769,73l
For First IA Miles.

Bids submitted this morning to
the reclamation service at Yuma for
construction of the first units of the
All-American canal, are approxi-
mately three quarters of million
dollars too high, was the personal
opinion expressed this afternoon by
President Evan T. Hewes, of the
district board.
1t was also learned that the bids
are close to $1,OOOOOO higher than
the estimates for the work prepared
for the district by M. j. Dowd,
chief engineer.
HeWes, with Directors Young,
Rose and Aten attended the OPEN
ing of the bids this morning and
they returned Immediately after
ward to Ell Centre.
This afternoon the directors were
to meet at the home of Director
Al Kalin, who is confined by in-
/ jurieS, to discuss the bids and the
district s course with reference to
them.
my personal opinion is that the
district should protest the bids TO
the reclamation service,'' HeWcs
said, land 1 believe the rest of
! the board concurs in my opinion.
although that will have to be deyel-
/ oped at our meeting this afternoon.
If SO, an immediate protest will be
! forwarded to the reclamation SER
vice and other agencies at Wash
! ington.'
| None of the bids was accepted
this morning as it is not within the
authority of Engineer Priest, who
opened them, to award contracts.
An abstract of the bids will be
forwarded to Washington from
which point the bids either will be
accepted or rejected.
YUMA, Ariz., Dec. 20. U.2)-BidS
en- the first 14-mile unit of the ALL
i American canal were opened mere
today, showing five San Francisco
( contracting firms offered to COM
plete schedules one, two and three.
comprising the first unit of the pro-
ject, for a total of S2769, ,73l.
The low bidders were:
/ Items l and 2 Schedule u John
Phillips company, Bechtel COM
pany and Henry J. Kaiser company,
combined, all of San Francisco, 81,
! 10000
Items 3 and schedules and
- Utah Construction company.
Morrison Knudsen company and
Macdonald Kahn company, all Of
San Francisco, $1,571, 1872.
Representatives Of eleven bidders.
several hundred engineers, and I'M
perial Irrigation district officials
were in attendance as Ray M. Priest.
U. S. reclamation bureau engineer
in charge CT the project, opened the
bids.
! The unit in question will traverse
the IA miles from Pilot Knob, on
! the Colorado River at Yuma, TO a
Point west Of the sandhills rising
from the rivers western shore.
Cost CT the entire project is esti-
mated at S27000,000.
The first schedule calls for exca-
vation Of 484, 900 cubic yards of rock
and 7,140 cubic yards of earth; the
second schedule calls for excavation
of 6,670,000 cubic yards Of earth.
None Of the bids call for the erec-
ton of structures.
The low bidders are members Of
Six Companies, Inc, builders OF
Boulder Dam.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-20
Wogner, Demand
Equal Rights

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. UD-A
delegation of feminist leaders plan
ned to cali upon Acting Secretary
of State Phillips today to demand
that the United States sign the
treaty providing equal nationality
rights for women proposed at the
Pan-American conference at Mont
eVideO.
Nineteen nations voted for the
treaty, the United States alone alb
staining from voting Sixteen OF
the Latin American nations have
instructed their delegations to sign
the treaty, headquarters of the Ma
tional Women's party here an
nOunced.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-20
France Rejects
German Offer

PARIS, Dec. 20. UP)-France and
Germany continued diplomatic
maneuvers today over the disarma
ment problem.
After study of German proposals
for negotiations, the government de-
cided that they did not constitute
proposals because they were maze
informally to the French ambassa-
Cor at Berlin. Hence, it was said.
the government would await fur
ther proposals. This meant that the
German offer was unacceptable par
ticularly because it involved con-
sent for Germany to have a short
term army of 100000 men.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-20
OPERA SINGER DIVORCED

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20. UP)
Lily Pons, star of the Mctropoli-
tan Opera company, has obtained a
secret divorce from her Dutch hus-
band. August Mesritz. Miss Pons ad-
mitted the divorce.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-20
Tango Betting
Beaten In l.. A

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20. U.R)-
A proposal to legalize tango bet
ting in the unincorporated areas OF
Los Angeles county was defeated by
an overwhelming majority in yes
erdays elaction, virtually COM
plete returns showed today.
The count indicated voters turn
ed their backs on the proposal APP
proXimately to |,
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-20
@Wlll:: @W:..o
ROGERS
w es0ys:

BEVERLY HILLS, Dec. 10.
(SpeciaD-Just had a long talk
with a mighty Well-informed
man. Mr.. Hutchinson, Fox Film
company's man in London.
Said the English just stocked up
on our securities during all these
low prices. There is a real wealth.
er vane. There is nothing with
his feet on the ground (and as
much of 'em) as an old conSer-
vative Englishman. He sees
further than our rich men.
That IS why they are coming out
of their mess ahead of us.
Another thing, too, the fellow
sitting off looking at you can
tell better how you are doing
and what your prospects are
than you can yourself. Hutch
inson says England looks on us
as a bad boy, who has been out
on a toot, but will sober up,
change some of his ways and
be a better boy for it.
Yours,
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-20
Files Suit To
Obtain AHs71ony

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20. UP) =
Collection of $4,000 back alimony
from Don Lee, automobile dealer,
was sought today in suit filed by
Mrs. Annabelle Torbet Lee, his for
mer wife.
Mrs. Lee alleged her former hus-
band is six months in arrears of an
agreement to pay her 81 100 month
for support of herself and an adopt
ed daughter
Imperial Valley press., 1933-12-20
BANDITS LOOT BANK

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20. U.R) -
Three bandits today held up a CAL
ifornia Bank branch on Sunset bou-
levard and escaped with approx
mately $4,000. 1t was the first bank
robbery here in more than SIX
weeks.
Two of the men covered bank
EMPLOYEES and customers while the
third scooped the money into pa
per bag.
The Washington times., 1933-03-30
SECTION 8 DANCE

A card party and dance will
be given tonight in the Bethesda
Chevy Chase High School by
the Citizens Association of Sec
tion Eight, Leland.
The Washington times., 1933-03-30
Hot Papa Gets His Man
Brought Right In

Detective Sergt. Howard E.
Ogle, known to colored residents
of Southwest Washington as "Hot
Papa" got his man early this
morning.
Ogle had to be called out of
bed at his home in the Chastleton
Hotel after a large and deter
mined looking colored woman
came to the Fourth Precinct sta
ton with the prisoner and said:
II want Mr.. Ogle to have
this here boy"
Shortly before midnight Charles
Rollins, colored, 26 of the 1900
block Union st. S. w., was shot
while leaving party at a house
in the same block.
Police said Rollins was shot
from a second floor window while
he was in front of the house. He
was removed to Emergency Hos
pital in a taxi and pronounced
The Washington times., 1933-03-30
BLUE LAW FOES
|: SEEKING VOTE

Nine representatives Of Mont
gomery county civic groups, IA
voring either repeal or liberali.
Eation of blue laws, yesterday
appeared before DR.. George L.
Edmonds, of the Montgomery
county delegation to the State
legislature. in a hearing in the
State Theater, Bethesda.
DR.. Edmonds appeared in the
place Of Senator Robert G. Hill
ton, who was i'll. to determine
the sentiment of the county
toward the measure which passed
the house Tuesday and is now
before the senate at Annapolis,
The bill provides for a referen.
dunn on allowing motion pic
lures and baseball games in the
county on Sunday.
Those who appeared were
Samuel E. Stonebraker. of the
Bethesda Chamber of Commerce;
John Overholt, of Section 8,
Chevy Chase citizens group;
Beryl English, head of the Sill.
yer Spring Lions Club; B. T.
Brosius. president of the Rock
vile Chamber of Commerce; DR..
C.. S. Longacre, pastor of Ia
kamo Park: Francis d. Nichol,
Takoma Park editor; Walter r.
Tuckerman, of Edgemoor; A. S.
Magee. of the Bethesda Chevy
Chase American Legion post, and
Mrs. Fred Imirie.
The Washington times., 1933-03-30
8 GIVEN TERMS
IN AUTO THEFT

Three young men. all giving
New York addresses, were sent to
the Maryland House of Correc-
ton for three months yesterday
by Judge j. Chew Sheriff in
Hyattsville.
One of the boys, Anthony Pi-
sano, is, charged with unauthor-
lied use of an automobile and
driving without a license, was
given an additional day on the
latter charge. The others, Patsy
Peduto and Louis Mondelli, both
20, were charged with unauthor-
lied occupancy of the automobile.
State Policeman Bernard j.
Cassidy testified he arrested the
trio after investigating an auto
mobile accident at Kingsville on
March "a. The car was stolen
from j. Howard Bennett, of Col
lege Park.
The Washington times., 1933-03-30
JUDGE REJECTS
MOTION FOR
DISMISSAL
Character Witnesses Appear
Later in Case Charging
Misuse of Funds

The defense in the trial of E.
Wade Ball, former Arlington
county, Va, treasurer, being tried
In circuit court at Clarendon, Va,
for alleged misuse of $515,959 in
public funds, opened today with
officials of eight Virginia and
District of Columbia banks sched-
uled to appear.
Several character witnesses
testified, among them DR.. w. C.
Welburn, Frank G. Campbell, a
patent attorney: DR.. H. c. Cor
bett, DR.. Ralph Quick, Walter
Weaver, hardware merchant, and
Harry K. Green, Arlington county
commissioner of revenue.
Motion of Capt. Crandall
Mackey. a member of the defense
staff for a mistrial on grounds
that transmittal letter sent with
the audit being used as the basis
of Balls trial, had been included
in evidence given the jury, again
was denied by Judge Walter Nc
Carthy late yesterday.
The Washington times., 1933-03-30
SHARP DECLINE
IN PAYROLLS

A sharp decline in payrolls
throughout the United States is
indicated in figures released to-
day by the United States Bureau
of Labor Statistics.
In explaining the release, how
ever, Secretary of Labor Perkins
said the payroll reports on which
it is based are unreliable because
of the method of their preparation.
A comparison of the February,
1888, employment and payroll
index with that of February.
1882, shows that employment
has declined 1913 per cent over
the year interval and that pay
rolls have decreased 26.6.
Time is valuable! Save 1t when shop
ping for apartments by FIRST consult
ing the Rental Columns of the WANT
AID SECTION Of this newspaper.
The Washington times., 1933-03-30

dead from a bullet wound in the
chest.
Early today Raymond Branson,
colored, 33, the 300 block K st.
S. W., was brought to the Fourth
Precinct station by the colored
woman, who witnessed the shoot
ing and, according to police. told
Branson he had better accom-
pany her to the station in a
taxi.
Police charge Branson with
murder. The report carried by
the precinct states ARRESTED by
Detective Sergeant Ogle."
The Washington times., 1933-03-30
Special Cdchet Due
Liners Maiden Trip

The Post Office Department
announces that a special cachet
will be used on letters sent under
an outer cover, prepaid at domes
tic rates, to the seapost clerk
S. S. Washington, New York city,
prior to May 8, in commemora,
ton of the vessels maiden voy'
age. The Washington will sail
for Cobb, Plymouth. LeHavre and
Hamburg on May 10.
1t is also announced that a
special cancellation will be used
on first-class mail from Chicago
during the Century of Progress
Exposition, reading:
Century of Progress, Worlds
Fair. Chicago, June l, NOvem-
ber l."
The Washington times., 1933-03-30
JUR|ST OFFERS
To TAKE.CUT

ANNAPOLIS, March 30.-Chief
Judge Carroll T. Bond, of the
Court of Appeals, today notified
the State Comptroller that he
will voluntarily accept a salary
reduction equal to that given
other State officials who receive
the same salary as his. A IS per
cent reduction applies to this
bracket, the salary being $11,5O0
a year.
The judge pointed out that re-
ductions must come voluntarily
in keeping with the State law
prohibiting any reduction during
the tenure of office of a sitting
justice. His is the first offer to
accept cut.
The Washington times., 1933-03-30
REALTY FRAUDS
SUGGEST LAWS

Designed to protect the public
of the District against fraud in
real estate transactions. two bills
we're introduced in the Senate
yesterday William H. King CD
of Utah, chairman of the Senate
District Committee.
One measure is drafted to de-
fine, regulate and license real
estate brokers and real estate
statesmen and to create a real
estate commission.
The other measure tightens the
restrictions governing the record
ing of deeds of trust and mort
cages secured on real estate and
their release.
The Washington times., 1933-03-30
Petition Would Close
4 R0ilVay Stations

WINCHESTER, Va, March 80.
The petition of the Pennsylvania
Railroad to close five stations on
the 42-mile stretch between Win
chester and Hagerstown, Nd, is
to be heard at Martinsburg,
April 7.
If the request is granted there
will be only four open stations
on that part of the line. These
are Clearbrook, Va, and Inwood,
Martinsburg and Berkeley, w. Va.
The Washington times., 1933-03-30
MARYLAND BANS
CASH, LOANS0N
INSURANCE
Companies Also Forbidden to
Pay Dividends "UntiI
Further Notice"

BALTIMORE, Md, March 80
Acting under the emergency
powers granted him by the Gen
eral Assembly, william c. Walsh,
Commissioner of
Maryland, has forbidden the
making of loans and payment
of cash surrender values by life
insurance companies in the State.
The order was effective at noon
today.
Exceptions to the general ban
provide that there shall be no
interruption in the payment of
death claims, matured endow
ments, annuities, and disability
payments.
General Application
The order applies both to in
surance companies chartered by
Maryland and to other com
panies authorized to do business
in this State.
The exceptions to the general
order also provide that loans or
cash surrender values not ex
ceeding 500 may be allowed to
an individual in case of extreme
need.
Dividends Banned
Life insurance companies or.
ganized under Maryland laws are
also prohibited until further
notice" from declaring or pay
ing any dividends to stock.
holders.
They are permitted, however,
to pay dividends to policyholders
IF the same have been fully
earned"
The Washington times., 1933-03-30
Patriotism Topic
Of ROt0ru Guest

Pointing out that true interna.
tionalism is based on patriotismS
Lieut.. Col. C. Seymour Bullock,
former director of the boys work
for the Rotary International, was
the guest of honor and speaker
at the meeting of the Washing
ton Rotary Club at the Willard
Hotel yesterday.
Evening star., 1933-10-13

most jealous supporter. He found SYM
pathetic helpers In Presidents Roose-
welt and Taft, In Senators Root and
Wetmore. Often he battled alone and
single-handed. He was undaunted even
| when on one notable occasion the doors
Of the White House were closed in his
face. In the end he and the plan won.
City Owes Debt Of Gratitude.
1.-THE Washington you are seeing grow
into spaciousness, dignity and Q
magnifcence never before realized by
any capital city on earth owes to Fran
debt Of gratitude. This fountain will
be. we trust. perpetual reminder of
that debt.
ITO you, Mr.. Cammerer, keeper Of
the parks OF Washington and Of the
Nation, We consign this Newlands Foun-
tain in Chevy Chase, confident that you
will cherish 1t with the same reverent
care you bestow upon Old Faithful"
In accepting the fountain for the
Government on behalf of the Secre-
tary of the Interior, Mr.. Cammerer de-
clared that the memorial, beautiful as
it is. is but faint expression on the
part Of the National Capital Of its graft
tude. through you, to the man who did
SO much to make possible that Capital
as it Is today. and as 1t will be when
mated. No finer tribute can be given
him and his work." said the speaker,
than the words inscribed on the stone,
His craftsmanship held true regard for
the interests Of all men,"
Garden Club Praised.
Praising the harmonious municipal
development Of the city, the speaker de-
clared that the beautiful markers
flanking the roadway near the circle to
mark this District entrance and given
by the Garden Club Of America may be
pointed to as q similar example and in
| Spiration. Similar ones have already
been erected at several entrances and
doubtless in time will be followed by
others at other important District en-
frances. In that effective and artistic
manner also does this great out oor So
ciety contribute its important snsre in
! the dignifled yet simple Identification
Of important accents of interest In the
National Capitals development"
When the memorial was formally pre-
sented to the Government bugle notes
again rang out. and the fountain was
thrown into action. A pinch stream
Of water hurled itself upward. as mem
bers of the gathering audibly expressed
their surprise and delight. The Jet
rose higher by degrees until 1t reached
80 feet. splashing downward from that
altitude in sheets and silvery spray.
The water is forced by a pump, which
uses the same water over and over
again.
/ The beautiful planting Of yew and
anonymous, surrounding the fountain
as frame, was donated and super
vised by the ladies of the Maryland
Garden Clubs. as part of Chevy Chase
Circle lies in Maryland. Without their
gift the circle would not be the beauti-
full reality it Is. Flagstone walks pro-
vide a promenade around the outside
of the park, and q row Of large
laurel oak trees has been paced en-
tirely around the circle not far from
the curb. Edward w. Dom, jr., the
architect supervised construction Of the
fountain itself and the landscaping.
Evening star., 1933-10-13
LESS WHEAT URGED

MONTREAL, October Is %.-Dr.
Mordecai Ezekiel. economic adviser to
the United States Government. last
night addressed a plea to Canada for
reduction of wheat acreage under the
information wheat agreement.
Addressing the Canadian Club. DR..
Ezekiel said the world demand for
production has led to low prices.
Even if the United States reduced its
acreage, the speaker said, there would
still be too much wheat In the world.
Evening star., 1933-10-13

married yesterday In Burlingame. Calf
1t was learned here yesterday.
Capt. Miller, brother Of Kirk Miller
Washington sports writer, Is 81 and his
bride 81.
The ceremony was performed at the
home Of the bridegroom's brother, Dan
iel B. Miller, jr. His mother, Mrs
Daniel B. Miller, jr. Of Lanham, Md
and the Westchester, was one of the
witnesses.
Others present included Mr.. and Mrs
Evening star., 1933-10-13

ored. 20. was bound over to the grand
jury under $4,000 bond following his
arraignment in Police Court yesterday
on charges of assault with dangerous
weapon and attempted murder.
Alexander entered plea of not guilty
before Judge John P. Mcmahon and
waived q hearing. Mrs. Zimmerman Is
still in q serious condition In Emergency
Hospital and doctors have found 1t
necessary to insert glass tube in her
throat.
Evening star., 1933-10-13
THROAT SLASHER HELD
UNDER $4,000 BOND

Accused Of brutally slashing the
throat Of Mrs. Louise Zimmerman after
an unsuccessful attempt to hold-up her
bakery shop at 1706 Seventeenth street
last Thursday. Robert Alexander, COL
Evening star., 1933-10-13
FORMER SECRETARY WE'D
TO CAPT. w. B. MILLER

Capt. Watson B. Miller, Westchester
Apartments, national chairman Of the
Rehabilitation Committee Of the Amer
ican Legion for the last 10 years and
his former secretary, Mrs. Inez Nc
Laren Hemphin. Narrows, Va, were
Evening star., 1933-10-13

Daniel B. Miller, r.: Col. and Mrs. p. J.
Laschel, James Fisk, commander OF the
California department Of the Legion,
and MI. and Mrs. Alvin Gerback.
Evening star., 1933-10-13
Heads College Of Surgeons.

CHICAGO, October 13 R.-Dr. Rob-
ert E. Greenough Of Boston yesterday
was elected president Of the American
College Of Surgeons, for . one-year
term, beginning In 1884.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1933-01-05

Chevrolet's public showing of -
new 1888 line means d material
squirt to national employment and
materials consumption. ssEe4 s
company lis the largest maHHfae
in the largest industry in the word
More than SIS. 600 people are na4a
at work. SO. 600 IN the cuuzpaag
twenty domestic factories. q Gee
more in Fisher body plants VIC III
exclusively ON Chevrosrs II @tae.
bodies. and more than 36.nGn 4.
d~eaieFFhips Throughout he-HztzrE
As many more ARE indirectly Desss
fitted by the announcement. through
making their livelihood by hA14sg
parts for the car which Chevrolet
buys froms independent sEpE1sers
Ghevroles's 1892 volume totals
nearly 400. 600 cars and trucks wtlh
q retail value In excess of 500, eGa,
100. This Is said 70 be one II the
greatest contributions made by any
company this year 70 the economic
welfare of America
In the new line. now ON display a.
MI dealers. is "a variety of models
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1933-01-05

featuring longer whe@ahnse. ner
Fisher &o-Draft" Ventilation and
many other features which the eDsna-
fsafEr hss Ef=d to retain for ~
fAs leadership In the industry Ii has
enjoyed for four years out q sE=
pa =fx
6sAeT features included In the
nss@ line are more power and speea
IN the engine. Inch Il NE way cushion
mounted improved free wheeling.
illus sgmsro-sfe@h transmission With
HllAEat Segonn gear q men STARTER
afos that greatly SIN piles Start
ing such safety elements Is shaaser-
proof glass IN the windshield larger
ind loNe- bodies bF Fisher. La the
naw A~eF-S1Te#m mode. shr<<
Il neT controls. with really automatic
Features IN some OF these retained
an Crane SeaeeIor that arks4zFem the
highest possible operating eTraerscy
from all grades Of gasoline. besides =
uniform gaFplirae cost per mike. dash
Instruments Of aarplanr type. fssr
instant, easy reading, positive
brakes, and still easier steerinG
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1933-01-05

if1es Mere approved as Security for
County Funds on Deposit wish fhs
following banks
First National Bank, Re
serve Surety Bond s. OOn- nal
Commercial Bonds 5000. no
Sheridan County Bonds T. f<Aa- on
County Warrants - sa-nES-T IS
Security State Bank. Out
look Sheridan County
Bonds ia. 600. sp0
Commercial Bonds - :. fa#1. M
county Warrants :. COS ri
First National Rank &
Trust Co. Helena Nun
icfTfal BOMBS 10. GsNl. ma
The following appoint raents werr
! approved
VIM. Afor. deputy sheriff for IN
a1vS-
Frank Dionne- deputy sheriff for
? days
On motion. the taxes assessed
for the year 1882 against e "
Peterson as Guardian III Henry r..
Hansen ON Ef71 f7ss. FL Sw
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NEIl4SW1l4. N1l2SE1i4. 51.
Nj. 35-15. in accordance wish
| Chapter az If 1921 Session Laws.
relating To incompetent Var Nerar-
ans.
On motion. the Minutes ri the
two previous meetings wssre read
and approved a read.
On melton. the following claims
were allowed paid and the Clerk i'm
Sfructed TO draw warrants IN reF0r
ON the different Funds.
GENERAL FUND
SieIS Madsea. Trustee Tax
ON Dakota Lands .-.--S 1905
Employees. December Sal
aries -....-.. a.asasi
Niels Madsen. Petty Cash 1861
Bancroft Whitney CO.. Law
BOOKS 80
f. f. HeIanski- Probation
Officer 500
Albert y. holman Mileage 1890
Monarch Lumber Co. He
pairs for library Bldg 10a os
II charf Frank. Mileage 5-ss3
NJ = Nelson. Premium on
Bond S.GU
Il. H. Reianski. Justice
Fees so
Frank ni0nne. Salary GIG
w Thnrks idspn. Register
ing Electors .-.- $50
Farmers Coop. Assn Rent
of Polling Place $500 500
Irwin Hos1Son Co Badges g-1=s
Nels Lodahi- Judge Ut II
ection G4n
Chris Jensen. Registering
Electors - 275
VIM Alter. Salarv --.- 54-as
~I,o0ley Electric Co. Lights loo
burroughs Adding Mach
inc Co.. Ribbons and Re-
pairs I1245
Montana Dakota Poker
Co. Lights --.- sire
Lutheran Church. Eay mond