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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18
Copyright, 193D

MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1887
 Evil portents are read in the horoscope for today. According to astrology omens of grave danger to the nation are seen in the stars.
 Perils of widespread war seem to be imminent, but in the United States financial dangers threaten as the national debt mounts and gold values seem to be menaced.
 The Secretary of the Treasury in Washington is to face great prob lens, it is forecast, but he will re- ceive aid from the Congress through session of supreme test to Amer lican statesmen.
 As the holiday season begins the seers foretell little work and much play They warn of fatigue and colds which will be of widespread effect this year.
 Accidents in winter sports and in travelling are likely to be unusually numerous. The wise will exercise caution, especially in transporta- tion by automobiles ana airplanes. Women today will find most pleas ure in contributing to the joy of those who need help The stars smile upon philanthropies of all sorts.
 Thrift should be practiced, de- spite holiday lavishness as famil- Iies celebrate Christmas, the seers emphasize. The spirit of the an- nual celebration should be devoid of selfishness and greed.
 Warning is given that the ex- pectation of benefits as we'll as gifts will be dominated by desire for gain greater than usual this year.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of good oppor- tunities social as well as financial. Government employees may have some disappointments.
 Children born on this day may be fond of display and endowed with keen minds. These subjects of Sag ittarius who are on the cusp of Capricorn usually are independent and enterprising.
 Nicolas Toussant Charlet, French painter, was born on this day 1792. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include the Duke of Kent brother of King George VI of Eng land, 1902; Cyrus T. Brady, clergy man, 1861.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say What did you do that for?" Say Why did you do that?"
 Often Mispronounced: Invalid lone who is ilD; accent first syl- lable. Invalid not having legal force); pronounce the a as in at and accent second syllable.
 Often Misspelled. Till (preposi- tion) two Is. Until; one l.
 Synonyms: Exact (verb), extort, demand, force, impose.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Pagan (adjective) relating to the worship of false gods; healthier; as, pagan tribes or superstitions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18
Horoscope 'The stars incline
 but do not compeP'
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1887

According to astrology this should be fortunate day in which the human mind puts off many cares and admits many happy thought.
 The stars encourage foresight and impart sense of confidence in the future. The churches should profit through generous contribu- tionS.
 Philanthropies and charities ben eft under this configuration which awakens a sense of broad human relationship. Institutions of many sorts will be overcrowded and cost of their upkeep increased greatly.
 Labor is subject to planetary in- fluence that may bring better un- derstandings among organizations and united demands for certain needed benefits.
 Revival of religious interest should be evident as the winter advances. An evangelist will win a large fol- lowing as he advocates drastic rules for living.
 Again sharp contrasts in Ameri- can modes of spending money are presaged by the stars. While mil lionaires will endow great founda- tions for human betterment per- sons of lesser possessions will in- dulge in reckless extravaganza.
 A period of gayety of the sort that always prefaces great events in history is prognoiticated as 1886 approaches. The holidays will prove memorable for brilliant social en- tertainments including much danc- ing, nasty courtships and daring athletic feats in winter sports
 Famous foreigners will contri- bute to social interest in New York and Washington. Official etiquette will prescribe caution that may prove embarrassing to visitors.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of much good luck. Relatives will be exceeding ly generous to the young.
 Children born on this day may be practical, quick -witted and pub lie spirited. Girls who belong to this sign may gain fame in public life.
 Mary A. Livermore, reformer, was born on this day 1921. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday in clude Jane Cunningham Croly (Jen- nie June), journalist. 1881; Minnie Maddern Fiske, actress, 1865; Ed ward M. Stanton, onetime Secretary of War, 1914.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Who should order the table d'hote meal in a restaurant when there are five or six persons in the party?
 A. Each persons usually gives his individual order to the waiter.
 Q. Is it correct to say, Mrs. Jones sent invitations to Mary and myself."?
 A. No. One should say, ito Mary and me, as both pronouns are ob- jects of the proposition to.
 Q. When should the clergyman be consulted about the wedding?
 A. Just as soon as the plans for the wedding have been discussed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18

Please have your laundry bundles sent in not later than "Wednesday for Christmas delivery. This will help all enjoy the Holidays.
 adv. SNOW WHITE LAUNDRY
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
DECEMBER 1S, 1887

Shortly after a searching party headed by Capt. James Davis, had been organized to go out after Capt. Jack Cam and his wife, word was received they had arrived in Juneau. They had been stranded near Hoonah, but were able to get their boat off and proceeded to town under their own power. Cap tain Cam was one of the best known navigators in Alaska waters, and, The Empire said, it would require something out of the ordinary to keep him away from port leg after he was due.
 Officers for the next year elect ed by the TreadWell Fire Depart ment were Herbert Spencer, Dave Kinzie, Cary Kronquist, Arthur Shumann, James Livie, Robert Ira yer, Al Lagergren, Ed Mcintyre, Charles Pride, William Kelly, Frank Oliver, Robert Fraser. Chief Jack Wilson explained a new code of sig nals formulated by him in case of fire in Douglas, which would be announced by blasts from the siren.
 The finest gentlemen's resort in Alaska was to be opened soon when the Juneau Billiard Company would throw open it's doors to its place on Front Street to the public. William Garster was to be in direct charge of the place as manager. Simon Hirsch was president of the com pany and William Riggs, secretary and treasurer.
 P. M. Mullen, for eight years reg ister of the United States Land of flee, was operated upon at St. Ann's Hospital.
 Judge Robert w. Jennings had dismissed the petit jury and or dered the court term ended. A new term was ordered for January IA.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18

Britain is having some trouble in designing gas mask for babies It is not at all impossible that in the next war the casualty lists will be made up largely of babies killed in action. Rochester (N Y) Demo- crat & Chronicle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18

We predict without hesitancy that nearly every automobile will be decorated with Christmas tree tomorrow and by tomorrow night there will be lots of new lights around Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18

Moscow reports it's Arctic explorers drifting on huge ice cake. Russia isn't the only country that's drifting shaky ice these days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18

Sergeant Morgan may have froze his chin, but ike true soldier he always keeps it up.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18

Sometimes we wish the Duke of Windsor would take his Duchess flying trip to Great Britain We'd just like to what would happen-Detroit Free Press.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18

law Representative Ludlow is suggesting in his petition to the House of Representatives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18

Going-going-gone- China's all but won; Japan, though, will explain That this is all humane.
 Buffalo Courier Express
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18
H A P P -
 -B l R I H D A Y

The Empire ertends congratula tionS and best toiSheS today, tnei birthday annircrSary, to the tollow ing:
 DECEMBER 18
 William Bosch Frank H. Foster Mrs. M. J. Lynch
 John B. Marin William H. Neiderhauser DECEMBER 19
 Sam Guyot Gilbert DeVault
 Gordon Gray Marjorie Tillotson
 Oliver Orange
 Ely J. Post Douglas P. Babcock
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18

Judge Robert w. Jennings had dismissed the petit jury and or dered the court term ended. A new term was ordered for January IA.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-18

P. M Mullen, for eight years reg ister of the United States Land of flee, was operated upon at St. Ann's Hospital
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
FAIR STRESSES
AGRICULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT

That the Imperial county fair is
largely backdrop for Imperial
Valleys agriculture and livestock
industries is readily apparent TO
anyone strolling through the main
exhibit building and the barns in
the rear of it.
Especially in the exhibit building
does agriculture play an outstand-
ing part. with striking displays by
private and public agencies taking
part in the valleys greatest indus
try.
Given an honored place in the
building is the state department of
agriculture's exhibit, which pro-
claims that the departments pur-
pose is serving and protecting the
agricultural industry"
Set on base of grapefruit, or
anges and lemons. the departments
exhibit represents a huge book,
opened to two pages. The progress
of Imperial Valley is represented
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Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
$500 REWARD
HELD ILLEGAL
IN Fits CASE
County Counsel Turns
Thumbs Down; Hunt
Goes Forward

LOS ANGELES, March 10. <U.P,-
Search for the attempted assassins
of District Attorney Buron Fits
proceeded today without the spur
of a $500 reward.
County supervisors attempted to
offer the reward for the capture
dead or alive" of assailants who
wounded Fits Sunday but the
county counsel ruled this illegal
He said the money may be posted
from the district attorneys own op-
Grating funds, or the supervisors
might ask Gov. Frank Merriam to
offer a state reward.
The district attorney, shot in the
left arm when he was ambushed
by three men in a sedan on a coun-
try road near his home, issued from
his hospital bed last night his first
formal statement, blaming "radi-
GALS.
Il think it is some of those radi-
Gals, sore because of this strike,
said Fits.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
13\SUSPECTS
ARRESTED IN
BANDIT RAID
American Engineer
Killed in Sleep;
Mayer Held

BISBEE, Ariz., March 10.
(UP) - American m n n G
men at Cananea. Son., Mex,
reported here today they had
been informed 13 men, in
cluding the mayor of Yecora, Son..
are being held at Hermosillo, Son.,
in connection with the murder and
robbery of Tallantyre Sturtevant.
33, San Francisco, Calf, mining en-
gineer.
The 13 suspects were arrested and
taken to Hermosillo, state capital,
by Sonora rurales, according to the
reports received here.
At the same time, it was learned
Sturtevant apparently was muir
dered in his sleep for the 2,600-peso
payroll he was to distribute to his
employees. AT first, it was reported
he was slain as he travelled the
trail between the Trigo mine and
Yecora.
His body, with a bullet through
his head and knife wounds in the
chest, was found few hundred
yards from his horse. where it had
been dragged and tossed into a
small arroyo.
The information here was that
the rurales, working on the case
for days, arrested the suspects upon
evidence they were connected with
a robbery ring. 1t was not estab-
lished Immediately who were the
actual killers, believed TO have been
at least two men.
Sturtevant was paymaster for the
Trigo mine, which is owned and
operated by the Cananea Cattle
company, which. in turn. is owned
by Mrs. Sturteyant's family She
is the daughter of the late Col.
William Greene, Sonora copper
magnate.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10

DE observed Dy presentation 10 tnlS
county OF a certificate that its dairy
herds are free Of tuberculosis.
Presentation of the certificate will
represent the end of years of in
tensive. campaigning TO make I'm
perial county a t. b. free area. c..
o. Hoober, president of the Impe-
rial County Farm Bureau, was
chosen chairman of the day in
day in recognition of the farm bu-
reau's part as leader in the cam
paign.
An elaborate program, beginning
at lis pm, will revolve about
presentation of the certificate. On
the speakers stand will be DR.. C..
U. Duckworth, assistant state di-
rector of agriculture; Sam Green
of the state dairy council; G. E.
Gordon. extension dairy specialist;
and Hoober, chairman.
Principal speaker will be DR.. w.
E. Howe, inspector of U. S. animal
husbandry. who will present the
certificate. Several Imperial coun-
ty officials also will be present.
Wednesdays program, featured by
a polo game at lis pm. in which
the Yuma team contested the Nc
Daniels Brothers team, also from
Yuma, included judging of horses
shown in hand Besides the polo
game and the horse judging, the
usual routine program of vaude-
vile, band concert and other events
was run off.
Havekorst Guernsey Farms and
Howard Farnsworth stock domin-
ated the guernsey division, w. A.
Scheniman cattle carried off all
prizes in the Holstein division and
Keffer and Iolladay
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
UNION RIVALRY
GROWS TENSE
BY UNITED PRESS

The committee for industrial Or
ganiZation announced 1t was be-
ginning its drive to unionize the
textile mills with a $500,000 fund
This development came shortly
after rivalry between the CIO and
the American Federation of Labor
was so clearly drawn that it ap-
peared every union worker in the
nation would have to choose be-
tween the two competing groups.
While these broad tactical moves
were being mapped Sit-down strikes
and other manifestations of unrest
occurred in many communities.
While union leaders resumed nego-
tiations with General Motors and
ChrySler corporation officials at De
troit, Governor Frank Murphy of
Michigan was speeding home to
aid in arbitrating sit-down strikes
which have thrown $4,000 men out
of work.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
Trustees Oppose
School Proposal

County school trustees were on
record today as opposing pro-
posal 10 require school districts
to pay half the cost for sending
students to high school in another
state. Trustees met in annual
meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Districts along the Colorado river
in Imperial county whose pupils at
tend school in Yuma, would be
affected by the measure introduced
in the Legislature by Assemblyman
Clarence E. Walker. The river dis
trict pupils attend Yuma schools
because Imperial county high
schools are too far from their
homes.
Trustees favored plan whereby
the districts would pay on the av-
erage tax rate.
The trustees also opposed mea-
sure for payment of teachers in IL
installmentS. Speakers included Miss
Helen Hefferman, state education
executive, and Mrs. Flornce Porter.
state board member. c. B. Collins
presided.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
CANDY MAY
BLOCK ROAD

Cactus candy may block the
construction of the CalexicO cut
off branching from the San
Diego highway west of the San
Diego and Arizona underpass. if
G. w. Becklcy builds a candy
fsctOry on the concrete foHnda-
tion now crossing the road.
He holds the land, he con-
tends, by right of desert claim
The concrete foundation of his
proposed candy factory now
blocks traffic.
The cutoff is IA mart of the
proposed realignment of Noun
tain Springs grade and the inn
pr0vement of the route in a
straight line through CalcXico
to Yuma.
County authorities launched
investigations relative to con-
demnation proceedings to open
the route. The proceedings are
in charge of Deputy District
Attorney $. l.. McCrory. IS
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
Roosevelt Appeals for
Quick Passage of
Court Reform Plans
SAVE TRIBUNAL
FROM ITSELF
LEADER ASKS
Doesn't Want Control,
Only Cooperation,
He Maintains

WASHINGTON, March 10
(UP) - President Roosevelt,
in a "firesidc chat to the
nation last night, disclaimed
any intention Of seeking con-
troll of the supreme court and re-
newed his plea for quick passage
of his program for 'reinvigorated,
liberal-minded judiciary" Speaking
on the eve of senate public hear
ingS on his court reorganization
plan, the president repeated an
analogy from his first speech on
the court at last weeks victory
dinner" picturing the American
government as a three-horSe team.
Those who have intimated that
the president of the United States
is trying to drive that team over
look the simple fact that the pres
ident, as chief executive, is him
self one of the three horses Mr.
Roosevelt said.
"It is the American people them
selves who are in the drivers seat
1T is the American people them
selves who want the furrow plowed
1T is the American people them
selves who expect the third horse
to pull in unison with the other
two"
Then the president proceeded tc
give his reasons for believing that
the federal courts have not beer
pulling in unison" as a coordinate
branch of the government.
"The court" he said, speaking
specifically of the high tribunal
"in addition to the proper USE
of its judicial functions has inn
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Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
Alcohol Sneaked Up on Ne, Says
Juror, Jailed for Intoxieation

LOS ANGELES, March 10. W.Pt-
Mrs. Mary Plettner, a juror who be-
came intoxicated during delibera-
Ntions on the fate of Mrs. Helen
Wills Love, charged with murder.
today was sentenced to five days
in county Jail and fined 500 for
contempt of court.
Mrs. Plettner appeared calm as
she was sentenced and did not say
a word in open court. Later, how
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
81, 100000 PWA AGREEMENT
FOR POWER PLANT SUBMITTED

The plant at drop No. is slated
to be constructed with funds pro-
vided by a s1.5l8,000 loan and a
$l,242,O00 grant, Enlargement OF the
present 2,250 kilowatt plant at
Brawley to 5000 kilowatt plant is
also proposed.
The information received from
the PWA Wednesday will be used
by bond attorneys in drawing UP
the resolutions and points out
what the government agency vii
agree to do in providing funds fol
| the project.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
CARL HELMICK
TRANSFERRED
TO RIVERSIDE

Carl NJ Helmick. Scout execu-
tive for the Imperial council,
was appointed executive for the
Riverside council at meeting
Tuesday night in Riverside.
Helmick will leave the valley
as soon as his successor is ap-
pointed or by April 1 at the latest.
He has been in the valley a little
over two years and during that
period the number of Scouts has
been materially increased and the
Cub pack program for younger boys
inaugurated.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
REVOLT! LANDON FOR PRETENDER

NEW HAVEN, Conn, March 10.
UP Yale'S "ROOSevelt-FOr King"
club had rebellion on its hands
tOday-some Of the boys were cam
paigning TO make former Gov. Aft
Landon of Kansas a "prctendcr to
the throne"
Displaying a shield bearing a
wilted sunflower on gray back
ground, LandCn's followers disrupt
cd a meeting of the "Privy Council"
of the Franklin I" organization
and presented credentials which
they declared proved their candi-
dates right to be crowned as "Alfred
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10

The loan will draw four per cent
interest and payments must begin
in l941 and constitute a sum of
$4,000 annually. The loan must be
repaid in 1867
The rural electrfication loan Of
S700 900 draws 2.77 per cent interest.
Force account construction is pro-
vided in the extension of the lines
None of the funds may be used FOL
generation purposes. The contrac
will provide for serving 1900 oyel
600 miles of lines.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10

Monday, outlining plans for spend
ing 100000 to carry power to rur-
al areas not now served by cleo
tricity
Both the proposals must be plac-
ed before the voters of the district
at bond election expected to be
called within the next so days. The
elections must await the final ap-
proval of the projects by the gov
ernment agencies, the district
board, and the California Securities
commission, said Evan t. Hewes
chairman of the district board,
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10

l."
The Roosevelt boys ignored the
intrusion and announced that Cor
onati0n" Of President Roosevelt and
his "belOved Queen Eleanor" would
take place Immediately following
the appointment of the new (Su-
preme Court Justices. who will
automatically be elevated to the
order of the rubber stamp"
The club suggested the "Order Of
tho Golden F1eeced" as the high
est honorary society of the nation,
to which "the King may bestow
knighthcod TO members recruited
from Wall Street"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10

Imperial Irrigation District pow
cr development was one step near
er Wednesday with the submission
of an outline Of the $25O0,000 PWA
loan and grant agreement for con-
struction of power plant at drop
No. 4 on the All American canal and
extension of the Brawley diesel
plant.
This is the second boost given the
district power program this week
A tentative rural electrification con-
tract arrived at headquarters or
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10

ever. II suppose got what I de-
served but I didn't mean to get
drunk The alcohol sort OF 'sneaked
up on me-"
Mrs. Love was found guilty Of
second degree murder by the jury
last night with a substitute Juror
replacing Mrs. Plettner. The 81
year-old brunette was accused OF
shooting down her secrctly-wed
husband last New Years eve at q
Santa Monica Beach club.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10

stock took most of the ribbons in
Jersey competition.
ard FsrnSworth; End, M. p. Holla-
day; Bird, M. P Holladay
Two years old and under 3; LIST
Havekorst Guernsey Farms, End,
Carl Locher.
Senior Calf 1st, Howard Farms
worth; End Howard FarnSWorth.
Junior Calf: 1st, A. A. Mcintosh;
Continued on Page 2, Col. p
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
FRISCO TURNS
DOWN POWER
DISTRIBUTION

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10. UP,
San Francisco voters yesterday
rejected a proposal TO issue revenue
bonds to take over the power dis
tribution system of the Pacific Gas
and Electric company and repealed
the city ordinance which prohibit
ed mass picketing.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
CRAFT TALKS
MARK LIONS
CLUB MEET

Craft talks by Bert Fawcett, Merl
Sones and Mark M. Connolly fea-
tured the Lions club meeting Tues
day noon at the Barbara Worth
hotel. Cecil Ashley, president. was
in charge.
Joe Golf, Junior college student
gave the original grafton, "The
Grim Masquerade" which he will
present at the Redlands junior COL
lege contest. Mrs. Annette DAM
ron is coach for this event.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
COUNTY TO GET CLEAN BILL
OF HEALTH THURS. AT FAIR
FAIR RPROGRAM
WEDNESDAY Y
Yuma VaiIey Dan

1000 AM u d g ing of
horses shown in hand.
1:30 p.m.-Polo G a m e
staged by the Yuma Po-
10 Club.
$3.50 pms fine acts of
Vaudeville in Main Ex-
hibit Building.
200 p.m.-Band Concert
800 pms Acts out
standing Vaudeville in
Main Exhibit Building.
THURSDAY
Farm Bureau Day
1:15 pm. Farm Bureau
program. Speakers o f
the day-Sam Green, G.
e. Gordon, DR.. w. f,
Howe, and DR. d II C k
worth. C.. o. Hoober in
charge of program.
3 100 pms Free Acts of
best outstanding Vaude-
vile obtainable.
700 p.m.-Last perform
ance of the present free
acts in Main Exhibit
building.
800 p.m.-Amateur con-
test.
900 pm, - Indian dane
ing.
Amateur Contest.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
Presentation of T. B. Free Certificate
To Be Made on Farm Bureau Day;
Yuma Visitors Welcomed

While Imperial Valley farmers and business well
coined their neghbors from Yuma Valley to the Imperial
county fair Wednesday Yuma Day. they prepar-
of the exposition Thursday when Farm Bureau Day will
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-10
And Another Feud-

Being no respecter OF persons,
this column cannot help comment
hing on the incipient feud between
FIRED Nebel- -Thau and Paul jenkins,
both fair enthusiasts and both
cameramen of kind. Fred threat
ems never to let Paul hear the last
of two-day experiment with a
candid camera-one that Paul had
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