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Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-16

FURNISHED COTTAGES FOR RENT
Very low winter rates. Vaughn and
Weggenman, Jacumba Hot Springs
Sept. 30
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-16

Paul Mayfield Is in FL Centre for a
few weeks before assuming his duties
as representative of an insurance com
pany of San Diego.
The New York herald., 1922-10-07
BANK PARTY OF 5000
INSPECTS WEST POINT
Presents Bankers Trophy and
Sees Cadet ReUieIU.

More than 5000 bankers and their
wives went to West Point yesterday for
the last important social event of the
forty-eighth annual convention of the
American Bankers Association. Two
boats. the Washington driving and the
Sandy Hook left West Forty-second
street at 10 o'clock in the morning and
a special train left Grand Centyal Ter
mlnal with the overflow crowd.
Bands played on each boat and a
buffet lunch also was served. At West
Point the party visited the Military
Academy and witnessed special dress
parade which had been ordered for their
benefit by Secretary Weeks. The
cadets also went through cavalry, in
fantry and artillery drills. Those who
wished to visit with individual cadets
were permitted to do so. At the end
of the drill the academy received the
bankers trophy, to be used as perma-
nent prize for the company that excels
in intercompany athletics. .
The reception committee at West
Point included Brighten Frederick w.
Sladen, Col. r. C. Danford. Col. G. c.
Carter, Col. Charles P. Echols, Col. w.
Robinson, Col. L. Holt. Col. De witt
Wilcox Major Edward Lewis and Major
Robert /. Neyland. On the committee OF
bankers tnat hau cndTSe VI ello - ~ We =
Edwin A. Fish, Walter Fl. Bennett,
Henry A. Patten and F. T. Walker.
Tire executive council Of the American
Bankers Association had meeting
on board the Washington Irving on the
trip. Percy S. Johnston of the Chemical
National Bank and George Woodruff OF
Chicago were reappointed members
New members include Seward Prosser
of the Bankers Trust Company, Rome
Stephenson of South Bend, Ind. and
+. o. Howard of Salt Lake City.
The New York herald., 1922-10-07
Proposes Money Stabiliza-
tion and Trade as Questions
for March Meeting.
RUSSIA ALSO PROBLEM
Meeting at Which A. C. Bed
ford Presides Lays Plans to
Elect American at Rome.

The American section or the Inter-
national Chamber of Commerce, meet
ing yesterday in the rooms of the
Merchants Association in the Wool
worth Building, with A. c. Bedford,
vice president of the International
Chamber, as chairman adopted reso-
lutions urging the United States Gov
ernment to take steps to obtain the
simplification OF the passport system
throughout the world.
A committee was named to direct
this work, with E. C. Miner, president
of the Pfaudler Company of Rochester,
as chairman.
The section also authorized Mr.. Bed
ford and Julius H. Barnes, president
of the United States Chamber Of Com
merce, to select a committee of seven
to nominate an American as a candi-
date for the presidency of the Inter-
national Chamber of Commerce at the
meeting in Rome next March.
1t so was decided that American
business men should put forward, as one
: of the subjects to be considered at Rome,
the economic rehabilitation OF and
trade with Russia. Four other ques-
tions proposed for consideration at
Rome were:
Essential conditions requisite for the
stabuization Of currencies.
Financial measures necessary for
the restoration Of international trade.
Restrictions on export and import
trade.
Land and sea transportation.'
Resolutions on Passports.
| The resolutions on the simpliicatior
of passports said:
"ResolUed. That the American Ma
tional Committee call upon the United
| States Government TO take, immediate
steps through international agreement
so far as is compatible with public
safety. to bring about arrangements Sc
/ that
"G) Our citizens can enter mos
| countries without a passport. our Gov
ernment granting a reciprocal privilege
to nationals of such countries;
"(2) If passports are still necessary
In connection with travel between tn,
United States and other countries vise'
on those passports will be discontinued
-"(3) If vises and passports must b'
retained for a few countries all pro
The New York herald., 1922-10-07
Water Famine Menaces
Resorts Near Cape May
Special Dispatch to I

Special Dispatch TO THE New York HERALD.
APE MAY, Oct. 6.-Richard
l Reeves, head OF the Cape
May Vocational Training
School, said here to-day that unless
rain falls in Cape May county
within the next forty-eight hours
the potato crop will be almost a
failure. causing a loss of thousands
of dollars.
Tomatoes and lettuce are dying,
and potatoes in the ground literally
are burning up. No rain had fallen
for six weeks. Lakes, streams and
ponds are almost dried up and sea-
shore resorts fear water famine.
1t is understood that William Steele,
Game Warden, of Cape May Court
House, will ask Gov. Edwards to
issue proclamation to gunners,
when the game season opens, to
keep out of the woods until after a
drenching rain.
The New York herald., 1922-10-07

An advertisement IN the Lost aud
Found columns of THE NEW YORK
HERALD offers real possibility Of
recovering your lost property
The New York herald., 1922-10-07

Brunswick in which lies Buccleugh Park,
beyond which is the Phillips Farm.
Buccleugh Park at night is like most
public parks. including Central Park and
Prospect Park, resort for lovers seek
ing shaded hooks.
Mrs. Mills's letters containue, too. to
throw light on the real attitude of the
pair toward each other and toward life.
In one Mrs. Mills wrote:
II am sorry you bought me that spicy
book. 1t fired my soul and waited me
into the spiritual world--oh, goodness
Which spicy book had waited her soul
thus into spiritual world, so-called, the
letter did not reveal 1t was known she
had been reading, for one thing, "Simon
Called Peter" which deals with a
clergyman who sought knowledge and
found how the other half lives.
The experts in the Squibbs labora-
tories say it will take them. two weeks to
complete the tests of the soil found be-
meath the bodies of the slain pair and
into which their blood had seeped. The
purpose is to determine, the amount of
blood and thus ascertain, possibly.
whether Hall and Mrs. Mills were killed
where their bodies were found.
1t is understood that the same ex-
perts have articles of clothing which
the authorities have taken possession Of
-
since the inquiry began and which had
been sent to the cleaners after the
crime was committed How long it will
be before the completion of this test,
which has been in progress some time. is
not disclosed.
Another story in circulation now con-
Germs William Stevens, whose eccentric
behavior has brought him into the case
more than once. 1t is said that on the
morning after the murder an acquaint-
ance saw him on the steps of local
bank, twisting and wringing his hands.
He asked: Whats the matter, Willie,
you look nervous?"
I'm not nervous, there's nothing the
matter. l guess / don't feel well"
Willie responded
Then as he turned as If to go away
Stevens, according to his friend. said !:
Don't believe a word you hear about
them. They are just as pure as they
The New York herald., 1922-10-07
HARDING ENDORSES
NATIONAL BRANCHES
Recognizes Great Competition
by State Banks.
speeial Dispatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington, ID. c., Oct. @.

snecial Dispatch to THE NEW YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c., Oct. O.
President Harding, it was declared IN
his behalf to-day, is in favor of permit
ting national banks to establish branches
and believes that the Comptroller of the
Currency, Mr.. Crissinger. is acting
wisely in permitting such extension.
The view of the President was set
forth by way of comment on the, fight in
the bankers convention at New YORK.
where branches were opposed for all
banks.
The President supports the Comptrol-
ler of the Currency because he believes
that otherwise there would be discrim-
ination against national banks in States
where state banks are allowed to have
branches and competition therefore is
Keen. He does not feel that Congress
would favor any policy that wouid
straugle the national system.
The Comptroller of the Currency mas
enabling powers and discretion on
whether national banks may establish
branches. Only Congress can rule other
wise.
The New York herald., 1922-10-07
section Member. Attending.

Among the members of the American
section at the meeting were:
George p. Blow, Willis II. Booth,
Maurice Coster. o. X. Davis, John III.
Fahey, Edward a. Filene, Elliott II.
Goodwin, Il. NJ. Herr. Edward N. Hur-
ley, Noble f. Hoggson, Herbert S.
Houston, Harry A. Wheeler.
Also Frederick p. Keppel. Ivy L. Lee.
Austin McLanahan, S. Cristy Mead,
William Fellowes Morgan, Edwin b.
Parker, Lewis e. Pierson, John j.
Raskob, H. II. Raymond, William G.
Redneld, Henry NJ. Robinson and Owen
D. Young
The New York herald., 1922-10-07
HELD AS NEWARK THIEE.

James Lang of 240 East Eighteenth
street, wanted in Newark for assault
and robbery, was arrested at Broadway
and Forty-sixth street last night by
detectives of the pickpocket squad. He
is charged with entering the homie of
Mrs Hattie Hattrick of SOC South
Twelfth street, Newark, with two other
men on May 26, 1920. Mrs. Hattrick was
beaten and tied and the thieves stole
S1730 worth of jewelry.
The New York herald., 1922-10-07
SNOW AND RAIN PUT
OUT FIRES IN MAINE

BANGOR, Me-. Oct. 6.--Unlooked for
aid in fighting the forest fires in the
northern part of the State came to-day
in light fall of snow in several sec
tions.
Rain is reported to have fallen in dis
tricts where there have been fires, and
the situation is greatly improved. The
Great Northern Paper Company reports
that all the fires on its lands are either
out or under control.
A new fire has started in the vicinity
OF Scraggly Brook. near Shin Pond, but
this has not yet reached serious proper
fiNne
The New York herald., 1922-10-07
MOSCOW GREETs TCHITCHERIN.
Foreign Minister Returns After
Six Months.

Moscow, Oct. 6 (Associated Press).--
A crowd of diplomats. civilians and sol
diers greeted Foreign Minister Tchitch-
erin at the station to-day on his arrival
here after six months absence abroad.
During his stay outside of Russia the
Soviet Foreign Minister represented his
country at the Genoa conference and
later carried on negotiations with other
countries.
Soldiers were present with brass
bands to honor the Foreign Office chief.
He rad long ago been elected an hon
orary member Of the Red army as a
nriVnte
The New York herald., 1922-10-07
an be-" This was on the day before

can be-" This was on the day before
the bodies were found.
Col. Swartzkopf, superintendent OF the
State police, conferred with the prosecu-
tors for long time this afternoon. This
is the second conference the two have
had this week. Swartzkopf is really the
clearing house for all the information
the troopers are gathering. and they are
busy in several parts Of the State on the
case. The force here has been increased
from three to six men.
The New York herald., 1922-10-07
Parish Members Questioned.

Instead of bringing the members Of
the congregation to the court house,
a house-to-house visiting program has
been carried on by the county detec-
tives and the State troopers. From the
stories heard thus it appears that for
two years many of those connected with
the church had been noting, and with
some disapproval the marked friend
ship between the rector and Mrs. Mills
One church member asserted he had
been in New York within the last year
and that Il saw them in a crowd at
Broadway and Forty-second street, Dr.
Hall and Mrs. Mills. They were walk
ing along. arm in arm, like bride and
bridegroom. with eyes for nobody
except themselves. No, I didn't speak
to them. I was so astonished and
shocked that was fairly rooted to the
sidewalk. Later. on my return. spoke
to the vestry about it and there were
ructions for while, but it was
smoothed over and 1 was made to feel
that / had done wrong in saying any
thing about it."
A former member of the vestry told
the detectives Eve had known about this
for two years. On the Friday evening
before we had met for choir practice,
which was always attended by the rector
and Mrs. Mills. They were not present
and one of those there said, sarcastic
ally: I suppose they are in New York
purchasing Christmas music again."
Charlotte Mills the sections daughter,
has been q valiant defender of her
mother, but has never denied the cor
respondence between her mother and
Hall. She has told friends, however.
that she did not know the two were
meeting clandestinely until boy in her
class at school asked her some time
ago. what are your mother and DR..
Hill doing so often together up in the
Sixth Ward?"
The Sixth Ward is that part of New
The New York herald., 1922-10-07

cedure in connection herewith be ma
terially simplified;
"(4) All passport fees be reduced 10
cover the actual cost of the service; ana
be il further
"Resolved, That the American Ma
tional Committee urge the Council OF
the International Chamber to call upon
the various national committees 70
make representations to their respective
governments. requesting the abolition. In
mutual agreement with other nations.
along the lines above mentioned, OF al
unnecessary passport and wise require
ments; and be il further
"ResolUed That copy OF these reso-
tions be transmitted TO the Chamber
Of Commerce Of the United States with
an expression of willingness on the part
Of the American National Committee TO
cooperate with the chamber In efforts
to induce the United States Government
to take the initiative in bringing about
the desired reforms"
The New York herald., 1922-10-07
TO QUIZ MRS. HALL
AND MILLS TO-DAY
Continued from First Page.

or had other reasons for his action is
not yet known.
Phillips. the watchman, in his exami-
nation to-day told again of seeing a
woman alone. and dressed in a long
coat of light color. enter the Hall home
on the morning after the disappearance.
He said he saw the woman some dis
tance away. coming toward the Halls
side gate. He would not positively
identify the woman as Mrs. Hall, but
he was positive the woman he saw was
alone. He saw no man about anywhere.
In addition. the prosecutors examined
Mrs. Mary Vogt. She is the woman
who says she saw two cars going at a
high rate OF speed along Easton ave-
nue. in the neighborhood of the Phillips
Farm on the night of the murder. Her
reexamination is significant because
since the beginning of the inquiry great
interest has been shown by the detec-
tives in a green motor car In the
theory they have built the detectives
regard as of highest Importance the
two cars. one of which was green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05

St. Louis, September 4.--st. Louis took the twin Labor Day bill from Cleveland, winning the morning game, 10 to B. and the afternoon contest. 12 to 1. It was the first time this season that the locals took two games in one day. The pennant chasers now are only one game out of first place. In the two games Sisler got seven hits in nine times up, making 34 straight games in which he has hit safely. In the morning game. Williams knocked his thirty-third homer of the season. tie ing the league mark set by "Tillie" Walker of Philadelphia, Saturday. The crowd at the second game was estimated at more than 26.0Oo and the start of the contest was delayed several minutes while mounted police drove the crowds off the field. yangildor was steady in the pinch es, and kept the visitors hits well seat tered. score
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INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

Toronto 0, Buffalo s.
 Rochester 4, Syracuse 5. Jersey City-Newark. train). altimore-Read'ng, (rain).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
AMERICANS STILL TRY TO SWIM THE CHANNEL
By Associated Press

September 4.-Unfavorable weather conditions compelled Henry Sullivan of Lowell. Mass. to postpone his at tempt to swim the English channel today.
 Walter Patterson of Bridgeport, Conn.,, who like Sullivan, intends to make the attempt in spite of the failure of Charles 10th and Sam Richards of Boston in their recent effort, decided today that when con ditions were favorable he would make his start in the early morning in- stead of at night time. as the Bos- ton swimmers did. from South Fore land, to the east of Dover.
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AFTERNOON CAME
Totals .........36 II 27 13

'One out when winning run was scored sBatted for Pertica in seventh. Score by innings:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
New Orleans Gets the
 Lipton Yacht Trophy

Mobile. September 4.-New Orleans and Pensacola, this afternoon run ming off tie race of Sunday for fish boats for the Lipton trophy, again tied The contest was staged at the Eastern Shore Yacht club of Mobile. The fishboat committee, in charge of the races, ruled that New Orleans shall have custody of the cup until next Labor Day, whena gulf coast yacht clubs will again contest for the trophy.
 Mobile. winner of the trophy. year ago, was eliminated Sunday, together with Biloxi and Houston Yacht clubs. Mobile would have scored 32 points Sunday but Commodore E. B. Over ton was disqualified for foul and the contest therefore narrowed down to Pensacola and New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
VINCENT SETS NEW
 POWERBOAT RECORD

Detroit, Mich, September 4.-Col J. G. Vincent of Detroit, driving his Packard Chris craft, today made a clean sweep of the Gold Challenge Cup race on Detroit river, taking the third and final heat from a field of eight other starters. He previously had won the first two heats.
 He travelled the 30 miles for an average speed of 39S miles an hour. Following the race. Vincent raced a lap against time and established a new world record for displacement boats with motors of less than 625 cubic inches displacement averaging 42.2 miles an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
In T innings Jones l in inning. Losing pitcher, Aldridge. umpfres, suisley anu Moran. Time. 1:34.
PhiIs Beat Robins Twice

Philadelphia, September 4.-The Phil adeiphia Nationals took both games Of a double bill from Brooklyn, to and I to G. The second contest went l6 in nings Behans relieved George Smith in the seventh and thereafter held the Brook Ivn players scoreless His teammates tied the count in the ninth on Rapp walk tand Walkers single. Behan won his own game in the sixteenth by doubling to right and scoring on Rapp's single.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
Senators Break Even

Washington September 4.-Washinstoh and Philadelphia divided double-headef here today, the visitors winning the first' to 4. while the second went to the To- calls. ? to O. Harris and Francis were driven from the box in the first contest and Rommell proved a better relief than Johnson. In the second game. Mogridge was difficult to hit timely, while ogden permitted the locals to bunch their sin gles in the two innings runs were scored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
Reds Beat Cubs Twice

Cincinnati. September 4.-The Reds moved up Into the first division by win ming both games from the Cubs, today. 4 to and to 0. In the morning the home team won in the ninth on a muffed fly ball by Krug. a pass and hits by Duncan and Fonseca. Couch pitched well through out while Cheeves was effective but very wild. In the afternoon Neck pitched air tight ball not a Chicago runner reaching third base.
 The Reds punched eight of their hits off Aldridge in the second and fifth innings. earning all of theiE runs. Scores:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
TS ROBERTSON SAV YES BARONS TWIN LICKING - SPORIS
After Losing First Game, Bruins Swamp
 Crackers tn Second

Mobile. September 4.--After losing the morning game, to 3, Mobile overwhelmed d the Atlanta Crackers in the afternoon. winning 21 to T. Home runs by wano and Smith won the morning game for the visitors. but in the afternoon game the locals made 22 hits. Six home runs were made in, the afternoon game. five of them by. Mobile players Rhlno Williams get ting two, Huhn, schulte and Pope one each. Score:
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Mselin F. sn4fth, Trust Officer Exam Elliott, Asst. Trust officsr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
Totals .........61 6 14 sT 15 1.-TWO out when winning run scored. ssBatted for Mamaux in sixth.
Totals ...6s 7a1 14 8 2; sRattad for G. Smith in seventh.

Score by innings Brooklyn ....... 200 o1s 900 900 900 o-s Philadelphia 100 2o2 o0l 900 900 1-I Rapp. Lee Wheat. Olson 2. Behan Three base hit. Wheat. Home runs, Miller. Par kinson. linson. Sacrifices. Lee. Leslie. Mey- CTS. Double plays. Johnston. Olson to Mitchell; Olson to Johnston. Left on base. Brooklyn II. Philadelphia 2l- Base on 6. Behan 1. Struck out. by Mamaux l, Behan g.. Decatur s; Hits. off Mamaux $ I, Behan 9. Decatur S.. Hits. off Mamaux in $, S. Smith In 1-3 Decatur Ia in 10 1-3 G. Smith in 6. Behan in 10. Wild pitches c. Smith. Passed ball, Pc ters. Winning pitcher, Behan. Losing pitcher. Decatur. umpires. McCormick k and Hart. Time. 3:15.
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Lookouts Haue Easy Time Winning Twin
 Bill Fron, Doylies

Chattanooga, September 4.-Chattanooga won two easy victories from Nashville this afternoon, to and to 2. Cunningham had perfect day with three home runs, two singles and two bases on balls in seven times at bat. His last home run came with the bases full. Doran also hit a triple with the bases full. Scores;
 ETpGT scAMn
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TOtAIs ..s.......ab I3 Z4 "Batted for Stoner in ninth,

Two-base Hits-Harper, Tucker Smith, Gilbert CD, Henry, Stewart.
 Three-base Hit-Harper, Walker. Struck Out-By Walker 8. Whitehill 2, Stoner 1.
 Bases on Balls-Off Walker 2. Saerifices-Silva. Neun. Ewald CD. Stoner 1.
 Wild Pitch-Wallter.
 Double Play-Wallter to Bogart to smith to Ewald; Taylor to Stewart to Left, on Base-Birminsham 9. New Or Umpres--Jorda and Grammar. Time-2:10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05

SUMMARY Two-base hits. Brandon, Henry. Home run, Robertson. Stolen bases, Tucker. Smith, Dowie. Sacrifices, Gilbert, Smith, Robertson Stewart.
 Struck out, by Morrison f. Base on balls, off Morrison 1: Matte son 1 Bates 1. Hit by pitcher, by Morrison (Bogart). Innings pitched by Morrison, 6 with 8 hits and 5 runs. Left on base. Birmingham {; New Or leans 8.
 Time, 1.46. Empires. Brennan and Iorda.
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MORNING GAME
Totals .33

Score by innings: Mobile .... ...,. -. .... s.,- uvV vlV " ~
 Summary: Two-base hit Huhn. Homo runs, Wano, Smith. Sacrifice hit. Hook. Stolen base. Baker. Double plays, Wqno and. Bernsen; Cueto, Niehoff and Hum: Pitching record: Six hits with runs off Marshall in 8 1-3 innings Gone on when relieyed). Struck out. by Fulton ?. Mar shall 2. Base on balls, off Marshall g. Napier 2, Fulton l. Winning pitcher, Mar shall Passed balls. Smith 3. Left on bases Mobile 6. Atlanta s. Time. hours. Umpires. Campbell. Tandy and Pfirman.
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Totals ,,.....s,.82 24 'Batted for McQuillan in seventh.

NhHnVliie ...s.-......- OUl UVO lOO--Z Chattanooga ............. POI 001 O4x--S
 Summary Two-base hits. Morrow, Lee, runs cunningham @. Sacrifice. Emery. Emery. stolen base. J. Anderson, Cunningham. Double plays. Doran, Wight to c. Ander- Nashville 5, Chattanooga 6. Hits, off Miljus in 4 innings McQuillen ? in ?. Base on balls off Mijus 2, Guess 2, Wngfield 3. Wild pitch. Milus. Wingfield
 Passed ball. Neiderkorn. Losing pitcher Miljus Empires, Pfenninger and Doolan.
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Sox Beat Indians Twice

Chicago. September 4.-Chicago took troit today winning the morning game. to in ten innings and the afternoon game, 6 to [. Robertson had little trou- ble holding the visitors safe as the sup