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Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-31

A letter received bv the. Press
yesterday from George Herrick
Davis, local assembvman from
this district will interest many per
sons who are desirous of attract
ing people from other states to
cone to the valley, or who are en-
deavoring to pnt through the Yuma.
Hoftviile highway plans. Mr.. Davis
accompanied by his wife motorcd
to Vermont and are now making
the return trip. AT present they
are stranded by mud and rain in
Kansas. The letter which will tell
of conditions encountered and of
the tourist influx which is con
stantly pouring into California fol-
lows:
We left Imperial Valley June Z,
by automobile for trans-contin-
entail tour via Salt Lake and Lin
coin highway to our old home in
Barton, Vermont, travelling 1000
miles in 20 days. The eastbound
trip was unevently as perfect
weather without any accidents or
interference of any nature what
soever made the journey very en-
lovable.
We left Vermont on our return
trip October and had paved
roads and good weather until We
reached st. Louis. Then heavy rains
and floods in Oklahoma and Mis-
souri, made travel by automobile i'm
possible and hundreds of ears were
laid up in all conditions ina aginable.
For seven days we were detained
in Missouri, but fortunately in
good, comfortable quarters; later we
found ourselves marooned in Gar
den City, Kansas, on the Santa Fe
Trail where we are now.
100 Cars are Stuck
Heavy rains made it necessary to
stop and the Lord only knows for
how long as heavy snow and rain is
reported in the mountains at Ra
toni and Trinidad, which is some
what discouraging, but we are not
ulone. This city is housing 100
ears, nearly all bound for Califor-
mia, and safe to say l9 out of ey
erv 20 are bound for Los Angeles.
The name Los Angeles seems to
haye intoxicated this travelling
rayalcade of autos.
There are two distinct classes of
motorists quite evenly divided. One
the pleasure seeking tourist, the
other mostly, with small ears some
finies called The Poor Mans Cam
el'f are overloaded with big fam
lilies together with every possible
article of baggage from sewing ma
rhines to parrots, with, possibly
money, enough to get through. Some
are stranded before they get half
way and are seeking short jobs TO
get food and gasoline, but stimu-
lated by faith that plenty of jobs
are open for them at from IS TO
$2l, for short days work on the
coast. This stream of auto travel
has been going along for many
weeks like a mad rush for some oil
boom.
If the same condition exists on
other routes it must mean several
thousands daily pouring into Los
Angeles. We hope a fair portion of
the better class may find their way
into the Imperial Valley before
their finances are exhausted.
Third Continental Trip
Our experience with a cold sum
mer east rain. mud and bad roads
In the middle west will serve to
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-31
Dig Up Skeleton;
Murder Suspect
by United Press Leased Wire

by United Press Leased Wire
SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Oct. 81.
\ human skull was found by state
highway workmen at Refugio, %
miles north of here, who dug up the
complete skeleton after investiga-
tion.
The bones indicate that the
skeleton was either of a small man
or an ordinary sized woman. The
skull was found two feet under
ground.
Sheriff Ross believes the discov-
cry may disclose a murder. The
soil contains much alkali which
would result in quick destruction of
the body, but a search is being
made for parts of the clothing.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-31
The Weather

SOUTHERN CALTFORNIA-Un-
settled and occasionally threaten
ing tonight. Thursday fair.
Los ANGELES AND VICINITY.
Partly cloudy moderately cool
weather tonight and Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-31
STOKES TRIAL is
DELAYED BY DEATH

NEW YORK, October 3T-The
Stokes divorce trial took Il recess
today because of the death of the
father of Thomas j. Grant one of
the jurors, and Charles s. Wharton,
states attorney of Chicago, wait
ed patiently FOR the time he will
be called on to testify.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-31


exclaims dad from the bath tub.
"Me nextv shouts Billy from the
kitchen.
Mother smiles, for she has already
had a cooling shower bath with a
Fuller Friction Shower Brush. she
knows how refreshed one feels after
using it.
You, too, will feel like new person
after you've tried the Fuller Shower
Brush, for while stream OF cool
ing water is ripping down your
hack. the bristles are gently mas
saying your body. And,-but why
tell more-next time the Fuller
Man calls at your home, ask him 70
show you this brush, or any OF the
other a. Fuller Brushes.
Lester X. Hirsh
Hotel Princess
Phone 222
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-31

San Francisco - Improved and
increased train service down the
peninsula established by southern
Pacific Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-31
Here from RedlandS

Los Angeles-Building permits
totalling $ll, 100000 issued here in
IS days.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-31

Redding-15,000 acres Of state
school lands in Shasta county to be
sold at public auction October so.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-31

Our experience with a cold sum
mer east rain. mud and bad roads
in the middle west will serve TO
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
UNABLE TO HIRE LAB0RERS
 TO TAKE SNOW OFF STREETS
supt. Bcardsley Says Connecticut Company Would Gladly Cooperate
 With City IT It Could.

r, l.. Beardsley. superintendent of the New Britain division of the Con- necticut company. told n representa- tive of the Herald" this afternoon that if labor could be secured the Connecticut company would be willing to cooperate with the city in regard to moving snow from many Of the streets on which there are trolley tracks so that transportation would not be interfered with.
 Residents of the north end of the city are complaining of the trolley service rendered on the Stanley to Francis street line inasmuch as cars are often times IS minutes late. trips are missed and the journey from the center to Francis street and vice versa takes more time than 1t should.
 Mir. Beardsley explained to a Her aid" reporter, that the delays are caused by the fact that trucks and automobiles become stalled in the car tracks.
 The front end of trolley car on the north end line was partially smashed by a truck operated by the Gulf Refining company. The trolley was in charge of motorman G. Hum- mel.
 There have been times during the past few days that trolleys on that line have been delayed for periods as long as an hour and again for many periods of at feast 20 minutes dura- tion. This, however, cannot be helped. MT. Beardsley states, under the present conditions.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10

cd by M, citFoen, a French automes bile manufacturer. beth for scientific exploration and as an experiment in antomehilins, The expedition was headed by four men, one Of them reps Tesenting the French Government, The ehauffeurs were chosen fer com. petsnee as meehanieians and also ber cause ef their power of endurance, for the sahara nights are as cold as the days are hot, the thermometer free auently dropping Is degrees within few hours.
 Each of the automobiles was eon- strueted somewhat differently from the others so that practical demon- stratien might he made of various devices. Two of the ears were equip- ped with rapid-ire guns to ward off possible attacks by bandits All the machines carried large tanks for oil. gasoline, and water, In addition. camel caravans had established sup- ply bases along the route between Tugurand Timbuctoo.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
TEN MEN GARRY BODY OF
 7io POUND WOMAN TO GRAVE
Mrs. Martha carmas. ss of Queens boso Was . Victim of
 Eiephantiasis

New York. Jan, ie.-Ten men were required to transport the body of Mrs. Martha carmas. ss, Of i,ess Metropolitan Avenue. Middle Village, Greensboro from the Kings County Hospital, where she died on Sunday from heart trouble and elephantiasis to the LutE church, be7 fairview Avenue. Ridgewood, where funeral services were held this morning, The hody weighed 7i0 pounds,
 It was necessary to make a special conn. 6 feet 2 inches long, ss inches wide and so inches high. up 10 the time she developed elephantiasis Mrs. carmas had not been of unusual size, Her mother. Mrs, Frieda neiendofer. of the same address. weights goo pounds. and her two brothers weigh 2bo and IFS pounds. Mrs. carmas was widow with three children.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
Pup Saves Eleven Lives;
 Nine Persons. Two Mice

Akron, Ohio, Jan. 10.-A three month old brown terrier is being pro- claimed the hero of Akron. To the pup, which answers to the name of Mitti, MT. and Mrs. W. c. Wilkins and their seven children. as we'll as two white mice. owe their lives.
 When fire started in the Wilkins home early yesterday Mitti aroused MT: and Mrs. Wilkins by tugging at the bed clothes and barking. They carried their children to a neighbours, after which George, their 12 year old son, missed Mitti. Bremen found Mitti in the house trying to rescue the mice, her playmates.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
TRACTOR CARAVAN MAKES
 RECORD ACROSS SAHARA
2,OOO-MiIe Journey From Algeria To Timbuctoo Is Made In
 Twcnty-One Days

Paris. Jan. 10.--(Associated Press) A new kind of caravan. composed of i've little French caterpillar auto mobiles. has crossed the Sahara Des- ert from Algeria, on the north coast of Africa to French West Africa, making the 1000 mile trip from Tu- gurt to Timbuctoo in twenty-one days
 Camel caravans require minimum of three months to make the journey. These were the first automobiles to cross the great desert.
 The tractors arrived in Timbuctoo last Sunday, making the last stage of the journey in straight 27-hour non- stop run, the drivers of the cars working. eating and sleeping in relays.
 The tractor expedition was organiz-
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
City Items
yletrelas saa rl.ae.. Henr, ner.n

vietrolas and Planes. Henry norsas -adYf.
 wanted-so men tomorrow for har, sesting ice at Deerr's pond, Coed wages.-adyt.
 Drum Corps dance. Fri. night, Tabs hall. Admission ioe. including tax, -adpt.
 Valiant Review, women's Benefit association of the Maeahees. will hold installation of officers this evening in Q, U, A. N, hall, After the meeting there will be banquet for the mem, bers and their friends, Ten mem. bers will he presented with a5 year premiership medals.
 The Zig store"s Raphael's Dent. store requires the services of extra saleswomen, afternoons during the week and Saturday afternoon and 
 The directors of the New Britain National hank will hold their regular meeting tomorrow. Officers will prob. able be elected at q meeting next Monday.
 The woman's Home Missionary so. ciety of the First Congregations church. will hold n sewing meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
 Rig Dance. Lithuanian Hall. Jan. i2th.--advt.
 The meeting of the executive com mittee Of the Junior Achievement postponed from Monday eve. ming. will take place tomorrow eve- ming.
 There will be a special meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in Jr. O. U. A. NJ. hall. of Martha Washington coun. cil. Daughters of America, to take ac- ton on the death of Helena Bell.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Kallberg of s7 Wells street were rendered a surprise house warming at their home aatur. day night. About 50 of their friends were present. They were presented with a purse.
 Elmer Wood has taken out a build- Ing permit for the erection of a one- family dwelling at i26 Jerome street. as a cost of $5,OOo.
 The Anchor Brand" Girls club of North X Judd Mfg. Co.,. is preparing to hold whist party and dance at the Elks home on Friday evening, January 26.
 Members of the patrolmen force of the police department reported at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Y. M. ,. A. for physical training.
 F. J. O'Neil. driver of a truck owned by the Gulf Refining Co.,, re- ported to the police this afternoon, hat while driving his machine on North street, near Willow street, 1t with trolley car. Both ,arS are somewhat damaged,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
0. E. s. INSTALLATION
Officers of Martha Chapter fnducted Into Office at Special Meeting-Mrs.
 Mary Ne,lmann Is Worthy Matron.

The following officers were installed
 by Martha Chapter, No. 21, Order
 Eastern Star last evening at a spe- cial meeting:
 Mrs. Mary Neumann, worthy ma tron; Frank Doherenwend, worthy patron: Mrs. Alice Boardman. asso- ciate matron; Past Matron Bertha Schmidt. secretary; Past Matron Jen- ny Goddard. treasured; Mrs. Louise Clements. conductress; Mrs. Inez Bab- cock. associate conductress: Mrs. Caroline Schneider, chaplain; Mrs. Florence Golf, Marshall; Miss Edna Smart, organist.
 Members appointed to the five points of the star were:
 Mrs. Grace Burdick. Aida; Mrs. Bessie Dyson, Ruth; Mrs. Anna Fox, Esther: Mrs. Esther Andrews, Martha; Miss Hazel Talmage, Electra.
 Mrs. Clara Blinn is to officiate as warden and Past Master and Past Matron Frank s. Goddard as sentinel.
 The retiring worthy matron. Mrs. Julia Norton, was presented with a leather hand bag on behalf of her associate officers by her successor, Mrs. Mary Neumann and then with a past matron's jewel on behalf of the chapter as a token of appreciation of her devotion to her office during her term by Past Matron Mrs. Marion Dixon.
 Mrs. Neumann was presented with l an Eastern Star ring by her husband, | c. F. Neumann. She was also the | recipient of several beautiful floral | gifts.
 The installation proceedings were conducted by Past Matron Mrs. | Hanna Young. acting as worthy ma iron and Past Worthy Patron Stephen Sautter, acting as worthy patron as- sisted by Past Worthy Matron Mrs. Lottie Terwilliger and Mrs. Alice Cashmere.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
SUED FOR sfo,0Oo.
WOMAN TAKES POISON.

Bridgeport. Jan. 10.-Mrs. Anna c. Pfleger, 40, divorced wife of George Pfleger. a New York merchant and a cousin of Daniel Coakley, Boston at torney, is at the point of death at St. Vincent's hospital here as the re- suit of swallowing a quantity of pois- on at hotel early today. The wom- an was unconscious when the ambu- lance arrived.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
16 YEAR OLD GROOM SUES
 TO ANNUL HIS MARRIAGE
Bacon Denies Parentage of Babe Born To His 17 Year Old
 Bride Last May

Tn superior court at Hartford yes terday Judge w. M. Maltbie heard the petition of Norman F. Bacon, aged 16, for annulment of his mar riage of Ethel Lockery Bacon, aged IT. The principals, both of whom were attending local school at the time of their marriage, on April IT, of last year, were on the witness stand yesterday. A seven months old child was born to Mrs. Bacon May 31, and Bacon, through Judge G. w. klett, denied being the parent in his petition for annulment. Mrs. Bacon. through Judge w. F. Mangan, refuted his statements. Several physicians were called in as experts. At the conclu- sion of the hearing Judge Maltbie re- served decision.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
Names Others
HEARING IN sio,ooe SUIT

A hearing on an appeal in the case of Mrs. Anna Deutsch of New Brit ain. adminstratrix of the estate of the late Emerich Deutsch. against the Connecticut company. for S1o.ooo was given in supreme court yesterday. Mrs. Deutsch claims S1o.o00 for the death of Mir Deutsch. which she claims was caused by his being struck by . trolley. Kirkham. Cooper. Hun gerford and Camp. represent Mrs. Deutsch.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
REPORT SUBMITTED
High Spot In Daugherty's Exoaera- tion is Failure of Keller to Answer Summons.
Summons.

Washington. Jan. 12.-The report of the house judiciary committee on its investigation of the impeachment charges brought against Attorney Gen Daugherty by Representative Keller, republican. Minnesota. was submitted today to the house by Chairman Vol stead. The high spots of the re- port are the resolution adopted yes terday by the committee virtually dis missing the charges as unsupported by evidence and the finding of the special subcommittee approved by the
 committee that the house had author
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
WOULD RECALL BOYDEN
Senator Reed Considers Unofficial Representative Nothing But a Troublesome Metldler.

Washington, Jan. 10.--Recall of Roland w. Boyden the unofficial Reedfi who added that such a repre- ations commission was demanded to- day in the senate by Senator Reed, democrat, Missouri.
 "An unofficial representative is an unofficial meddler" declared Senator eRed, who added that such a repre- sentative was capable of doing as much harm as an official spokesman.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
OLD DENTIST DIES

Derby, Jan. 10.-Dr. c. B. Nettle- ton. a prominent resident of Derby and one of the oldest dentists in the Naugatuck valley, died today in the Strong hospital at East Boston. Death was due to double pneumonia, from which he suffered for several days. He was taken ill while on a visit to his brother in Natick. Dr. Nettleton was a former registrar of voters in Derby
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
ity to punish Mir. Keller by imprison- nent or otherwise for his refusal to obey subpoena.
Home Brew Is Dangerous,
 According to Analysis

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 10.-Analy- sis of home brew made for the pro- hibition department showed most of the 100 samples were absolutely dan- gerous for human consumption" ac- cording to report by Prohibition Commissioner w. c. Brown to Gov ernor Morgan.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
GETS DRESSED; DIES IN FIRE.
Mans Delay Costs Life in MiddletowI
 Blaze.

Middletown, N. Y.,, Jan. 10.-James Thorpe stopped to dress yesterday morning when fire started in his house at 5S South street, and then when he tried to escape he found the halls filled with smoke. He tried to get through, but was overcome and died. William Thorpe, his son, was also overcome by smoke when he tried to rescue his father ,and was himself rescued by Isaac La Forge, a boarder. The other members of the family escaped without injury.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
TEACHERS SCARCE
City Mission Superintendent Reports
 Difficulty Obtaining Instructors For

The New Britain City Mission is having difficulty in obtaining teach CTS to look after the younger children In It's care who attend classes at the Burritt Mission and in the Burritt Sewing school. According to Miss Louise Coates, superintendent. the need for teachers is so great that an appeal has been made for High school girls to take charge of classes.
 The Italian Sunday school at the South Congregational church, which is conducted by City Mission Workers, is having similar trouble, it is report ed.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
Guissepi Cardillo.

Guissepi Cardillo, aged fl years. died early this morning at his home in Kensington. He Is survived by his wife and five children, his parents in Italy and three brothers, Salvatore of Pennsylvania, John. of Italy and Dom- mic of this city. The funeral ar- engagements are incomplete.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Alice E. Thommen

The funeral of Mrs. Alice E. Thom- men was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the German Baptist church. Rev. G. H. Schneck officiat- ed and interment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
TO HAVE DRY BANQUET

Hartford. Jan. 10. The prohibit tionists of tho state will observe the anniversary of the ratification of the 18th amendment with dinner in this city on January 20, and the speaker will he Representative Upshaw, demo- crat of Georgia.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
Held for Passing Check
 For $49 in Springfield

A man giving the name of John F. Daily, but who proved to be Chester Muter of this city. was arrested in Springfield today on the charge of passing worthless check for $49. The local police were notified.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
Ex.NEw HAvENER DIES

Spokane. Jan. 10.-Thomas Hooker. T5. president of the Spokane Chronicle died last night after an operation for appendicitis. He was born in New Haven. Conn. and came to Spokane in 1889.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
M'KOIN DENOUNCED
 BY GIRL 0N STAND
tcentlnusd from Firsi rass)

When you were sent away were you told you could net returns"
 ''Yss sif.n
 They stopped at a negro house When they came out they came down to where We were and surrounded our ear, They told us 10 hold up our hands They searched W and took Watts gun, They accused Watt of making whisksy, He said he had mol made any whiskey since November when he had received a warning" What did you do about the note'' 'I showed it to them when they held us up, They said they did not know anything about it,"
 Recognizes g.Aasmea
 Who were those Klanamen,"
 T recognized two. Captain Skip with and Laurie Calhoun"
 ''rhey questioned Daniel at length about whiskeyr
 "Yea air"
 DO you think you recognized others7"
 Names Others
 "Yes air, Bob Dade and Dr. Me- Koin. Bob MeDade said the next day he was not at my car but was up the road.
 Captain J. K. skipwith Of Bastrop is the exalted cyclops of the More house parish klan. Calhoun recently acted as . special deputy sheriff to bring Dr. B. N, McKoin. former may or of Mer Rouge back 10 Louisiana from Baltimore. Bob Dade is mayor of Mer Rouge and brother-in-law of Watt Daniel.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
IMPLIED STEEL ORDERS

New York, Jan. 10. - thrilled or ders of the U. s. Steel Corp. on De- cember 31. totalled 6,745,7o3 tons. a decrease of 94,539 tons from Novem- her 30
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
NEwsPAPERsrAS DIES

Elizabeth, N. J.. Jan. 10.-Augustus s. Gran. publisher of the Elizabeth Daily Journal died late last night.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-10
2o YEARS FOR BEING DRUNK.

Cleveland, Jan. 1o.-Because of his failure to stay sober. Joseph S. Rebar, 27, must servce between ten and 25 years in the Mansfield, O., reforma- tory. Rebar was sentenced to the penitentiary last April for robbery, as a first offender. Sentence was sus. pended and Rebar placed on proba- tion, one of the conditions of which was absolute sobriety. He was found drunk yesterday.
 SUED FOR SfO,OOO.
 Bridgeport, Jan. 10-Max J. Buech- Ter, jeweler, was today made defend- ant in s10.000 breach of promise suit by Mrs. Olga Dekoszeghy of this city. The plaintiff Is the widow of Dekoszeghy, formerly an officer in the Hungarian army.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-05-24

SIayton-By a three to one vote,
the citizens of Slayton authorized the
board of education to issue bonds to
the amount of $125,00O for the erec-
ton of new high school building.
Hbbing-The American Library as
ISOLATION has conferred signal honor
on the Hiding public library by asking
members of the Hibbing staff to pre-
pare reports, statistics, reviews, plans
and photographs of the work accom-
plished by the Hibbing library. The
material will be used by the American
committee for devastated France, for
an exhibit to be shown in the Paris
library school.