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Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
JURY FAILS TO
HOLD CARLETON
AS L. A. SLAYER
BY United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 24.-Fail-
ing to name Edward Carleton as the
slayer of Special Officer Robert
Magee, the coroner IS jury today re-
turned a verdict that Magee met his
death at the hands of 'E some person
unknown to this jury at this time. -
Carleton took the witness stand at
his own request and stuck to his or
iginal story, declaring the shooting
was done by friend of u few days
named ".Jack Bedford
Carleton described the shooting
with dramatic intensity. "Bed-
ford' fired from an inside balcony,
Carleton said.
Three days of confinement and
the grilling to which he has been
subjected have had marked effect
upon Carleton s demeanor and ap-
pearance. He no longer wore the
sarcastic smile which he previously
displayed, and appeared to take a
deeper interest in proceedings.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
De WLNDT GETS
One TO 10 YRS.
IN CAL. PRISON
Atty. Berry Declares He
Will Appeal the
Case

Following arguments before Judge
Cole yesterday afternoon, the court
refused the petition of Harry DE
Windt for new trial and sentenced
him to serve not less than one nor
more than 10 years, in San Quen-
tin prison. De Windt was convicted
last week of embezzlement from the
Imperial Irrigation, District at Cal
ipatria last August.
j. A. Berry, counsel for De Windt,
in making his argument to the
court, claimed the De Windt ease is
analogous to the Cronholm ease,
which was dismissed, and asked that
similar action be taken with his
client. This claim was denied by
the district attorney, who stated
there was no similarity between the
two eases, Cronholm having been ac-
cused of taking money from the dis
trict, when as Il matter of fact he
had attempted several times to get
the district to take the money,
which had been given him in pay
ment for electric power, but each
time it was offered the district re-
fused to accept it. De Windt had
taken money from the district, with
the intention of putting it to his
own use, Utley contended, and had
succeeded in using some of it. AL
though this money was later return
ed to the district after his arrest, re-
stitution does not remove criminal
responsibility, the district attorney
maintained.
When sentence had been imposed
on De Windt, Attorney Berry in
formed the court that the case
would be appealed, and asked for II
writ of probable cause, which would
enable De Windt to remain in the
county jail pending hearing on the
appeal. The district attorney OBJ
iected to this, stating that De Windt
has given considerable trouble to
Jail officials, who do not want him
there, referring to an attempted Jail
break which De Windt is said to
have made several weeks ago. The
court denied the writ.
De Windt S real name is Shortell,
according to the district attorney
who has received information to that
effect from the East.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
LAUNCH MOVE TO
MAKE DESERTlON
SERIOUS 0FFENSE

When shown a dispatch today
from Los Angeles, stating there is
a movement on foot to bring about
the repeal of law passed by The
last legislature, making desertion of
children a misdemeanor instead of a
felony, District Attorney Utley stat
ed he is heartily in favor of such
action, though he has strong doubts
that it will achieve the ends of
those who desire to see stronger
punishment meted out to those who
desert their families.
The fact that Governor Richard
son has refused in two instances, to
sign extradition papers for men
wanted in this county for deserting
their children, leads the district at
torney to believe that even should
the law be changed, and desertion
made felony, it would be impOssi-
ible to return the deserters to this
state to stand trial.
In the two instances referred to,
one of which was a particularly
flagrant offense, the governor gave
as his reason for refusing extradi-
ton that the expense of bringing
the deserters back to this state was
too great. This action of the COVER
nor in making it safe for deserters,
once they leave the state would
practically make obsolete the inten-
ton of the law, in Utley's opinion
even if desertion were again made a
felony. Utley declares he hopes that
sentiment. throughout the state will
crystalize to such an extent that
the governor will make-it possible to
return such offenders.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
WHAT'S DOING

Santa Ana-El Centre girls
indoor basketball gamo-high
school tonight.
Dance at Masonic hall to-
night.
American Legion carnival at
Imperial tonight.
Bible Chautauqua, Tularc
theater tonight.
University of California Alu-
mni banquet, Oregon Hotel to-
night.
1.-THE Broken Silence" Pal
ace theater tonight.
"Long Live the King Val
ley theater tonight.
Church services tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
1877 Acres o
Lettuce Are
Planted

Incomplete figures compiled by
q. A. Harrigan, county horti-
cultural commissioner, show that
there Is total of 1S,777 acres
of lettuce planted in Imperial
county this year. Several -addi-
t.onal growers are to be heard
from, according to Harrigan,
who believes that at least 1000
more acres will be listed.
A conservative estimate by the
commissioner places the number
of carloads to be shipped from
tho valley this season as $4,000,
with the possibility that this
may reach $4,000. Indications
point to a bumper crop, he con-
tinued, and the present condi-
tion of the crop is very crafty
ing to growers and shippers, as
well as to the county officials.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
CAPT. DAVIS sues
DISTRICT, CLAIM
FLOOD DAM AGES

Captain Charles f. Davis, the pic
uresquc proprietor of Mullet Island,
III Salton Sea, is the latest citizen
of Imperial County to take up arms
against the Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict, the genial captain having filed
suit this morning claiming damages
of $1,000, and petitioning for a per
mapent injunction against the dis
trict to restrain it from allowing
water to destroy his land near Sal
ton Sea.
In his complaint the captain al
leges that the district maintains a
ditch, adjacent to his amusement
resort on Muliet Island. Recently
'he district has allowed a large
amount of water to flow in this
d:tch and has kept dredge at
work there, causing the water to
flow onto his land, inflicting dam
ages OH his own irrigation district.
The mud and silt dug up by the
dredge have been allowed to wash
'HtO MS private rodu, ltdulHS 10
Mnllet Island, rendering Il .impas-
sable
Suffers Loss in Claim
The captain maintains that he
will suffer severe financial loss il
the district is not restrained from
its practice of flooding his road,
the latter being the only means of
ingress and egress 10 and from his
resort. The latter is always pop
ular with the public on Sundays and
holidays, he asserts. and if condi-
tions are not remedied before the
coming holidays, he will experience
heavy loss.
Judge Conlsling today granted q
temporary injunction today against
the district, restraining it from
further damaging Captain Davis ,
land, aud issued an order for the
defendant district to appear in his
court on November so, to show
cause why the injunction should not
be made permanent.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
ARMY AND NAVY
PLAY TIE GAME
by United Press Leased Wire

POLO GROUNDS. s NEW WORK,
Nov. 24.-Army and Navy fought
to a scoreless tie here this afternoon
in a sea of mud before vast throng
including government officials, high
army afficers and soma $4,000 plain
civilians. 1t was a moral victory for
the Navy.
The Navy unloosed an attack and
a defense which smothered their op-
ponents. Neither the Navy nor
Army was in possession of the bah
inside its opponents 20-yard line.
Army tried a drop kick from 35-yard
line but failed. The Navy essayed
goal from placement from the 40
yard line, but the ball went astray.
In the last quarter two blocked
kicks faced the Navy back to her
own 20-yard line but here Cullen
booted out of danger and the most
critical point in the game was
passed without either team scoring.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
1887 ACRES OF ENTIRE
1877 ACRE VALLEY CROP
LETTUCE IN SOUTHLAND

under his direction. A complete sur
vev of every lettuce plot in the val
ley was made, and the figures re
checked in order to avoid any err
ror. The report as given out by
Harrigan, is as near accurate as it
is possible to be.
The balance of the acreage,
amounting to 1890 acres, is distrib-
uted between Brawley, Westmor-
land, Shamrock and other smaller
shipping points in the north.
The trend Of lettuce acreage has
been toward the south in the last
few years, and whereas a few years
ago, the majority of the acreage
was north of Imperial, the increase
in the south end has been so steady
that the bulk has now shifted to
the south, and every indication goes
to show that it will remain here.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
Coolidge Asks
Congress Not to
Stir Up Things
BY United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.--The
keynote of President Coolidge s
forthcoming message to congress will
be:
Don't do anything to disturb the
country. 1t is the duty of congress
to create and preserve the country's
confidence, stability and sense of
security.
This note will run throughout the
recommendation which will cover a
considerable range of subjects. The
message is now virtually completed
and Coolidge expects to have print
ed copies of it several days before
he presents it to cnogress.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24

According to the complete report
of lettuce acreage. compilation of
which was completed today by B.
A. Harrigan, county horticultural
commissioner, out of the total acre
age of 1877, and exclusive of 700
Independent acreage, the south end
of the valley has a total of 1887
acres. ........
These figures include the acreage
from Imperial south and prove the
statement that has been made by
lettuce growers here that the center
of the lettuce industry in tn valley
is El Centre, which, in addition to
it's own acreage, ships the bulk of
the lettuce grown outside of Imperial
and Calexico.
The lettuce statement was OBJ
tained by inspectors of the horticul-
tural commissioner office, working
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24

HALF A MILLION
TO BE EXPENDED
IMPROVING Line
1O8 Miles of New Line
to Connect With
S. d. System
Increased Service Will
Be Assured When
Completed

One of the most incrortant
announcements to valley resi-
dents in many months was made
today at the offices Of the Hol-
tor Power Company in this city
when the purchase Of the Hol-
tor Power Company by the
Southern Sierras Power Compa-
ny was revealed. The news
came in a telegram from Presi-
dent A. B. West of Riverside to
District Manager j. E. King
at the local office.
The only remaining detail
necessary to complete the deal
is the approval of the Railroad
Commission Of California, which
will be Forthcoming it is assur-
cd. 4
The important feature Of the
deal is that expansion costing
e5OO,OOO will begin at once, to
include the construction of a
1o2 mile new transmission line
from Ell Centre west to Rincon,
to tie in with the San Diego
Consolidated Gas and Electric
Company's line for standing
and emergency service in I'm
pe.ial Valley.
The San Diego company wi
build IL miles of line east to Rii
con at a cost of 100000. By thi
California from the Orr
,on boundary south to the Mexica
border and to San Diego will vii
tually be OH one power circuit,
S said
This news will greeted enthus
asticaliy by every user of electric
" in Imperial Valley, and will pra.
tically mean that we will suffer n
nore lightless lights, such as hav
been experienced several times re
cel' ly. 1t also means that sth
housewife may 60 about her din
ner preparations on the electri
stove with the knowledge that tn
POWER will not cut up pranks an
suddenly cease to function at tn
critical moment.
The improved service, when con
pleted, will mean that if the mai
line to Riverside goes ont of con
the valley will be imm'
liatelv switched onto the San Dit
go line, instead of depending o
the inadequate local plant, as TO
merly.
For the past 80 days the tran
fer of titles of various propertis
owned by the Ho,ton Power Con
pany has been taking place an
Continued on page O.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
YALE BEATS
HARVARD IN
1910 SCOR 3
by United Press Leased Wire

HARVARD STADIUM, CAM
BRIDGE, Mass, Nov. 24.--Showing
greater ability to go in the mud,
Yale defeated Harvard this after
noon, 13 to 0 in game that was
played in downpour Of rain before
$4,000 drenched spectators.
Pond s S0-yard run for a touch
down in the second quarter and two
field goals by Bill Mallory gave
Yale their points.
Yale's alertness at recovering was
at the bottom of all her scoring. 1t
was the first time in 16 years that
Yale has scored a touchdown against
Harvard and it was the first victory
score by Yale in seven years. After
the game the frenzied Yale fans
tore down both goal posts and par
AIDED with red torches in front OF
the stands.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
Football Finals

Albion 81; Kalamazoo O.
Maryland 40; Catholic Uni
vcrsity 6.
University Of Detroit O; Car
roll 0.
Lehigh 8; Lafayette 13.
Holy Cross 81; Buffalo o..
Notre Dame 26; Carnegie o.
Georgetown 26; Tulsa Universi-
ty 0.
Chicago 13; Wisconsin 6.
Syracuse Z; Nebraska 0.
Illinois 9; Ohio State 0.
Galcaburg Krox 18; Lake
Forest O.
Iowa II; Northwestern IA.
Indiana 8; Purdue o.
Wabash Il; Depauw D.
=. Butler 10; Haskell 13.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
TRAFFIC COP IS
BADLY HURT in
AUTO CRASH

In an unavoidable accident at
Eighth and Main streets shortly
after noon today, Traffic Officer
Shotwell sustained severe cut on
his right Leg when his motorcycles
was run into by b. +. Hill of this
city, and was taken to the I'll
Centre hospital where he win re-
main for Il day or 'two.
According to Shotwell, he was pro-
ceeding west on Main street, and
saw Hills machine coming east on
the same route. Instead of con
tinuing ON Main street as the. of
flee presumed he would do, FHilf
turned suddenly north into EighSh
street. Shotwell attempted to in
crease his speed in order to avoid
a collision. Hill evidently did the
same thing, with the result that
the machines crashed, the force of
the collision throwing Shotweu
from his motorcycle. Hin stopped
his car immediately and took the
injured officer to the hospital
where injured leg was dressed.
Sho.well had left the hospital
Just few minutes before the acct
dent, having gone there to investi-
gate the condition of Fred Downs.
the ~ year old boy who was strucl.
by an unknown automobilist several
days ago, sustaining n severe
wound in his Reg. Young Downs y
reported as improving az the hosp.-
tai.
No trace as yet has been nncoss
cred of the motorist who ran the
boy down and sped off withous
stopping.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
GOVERNOR PUTS
ANTEALEN LAW
UP TO OFFICERS

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Nov.
24.-Calling upon all district
attorneys and peace officers Of
the state to rigidly enforce the
California anti-alien land law,
Governor Richardson has issued
a statement setting forth that
in view Of the action of the I'm
ited States supreme court in
upholding constitutionality of
the statute enforcement Of the
law now rests with county and
city officers.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24

Oakdale- Approximately 10000
fig trees to be planted in Booth dis.
triet this winter. rtf H
Los Angeles--Los Angeles Gas
Co. malkesrextensive plant improve
ments. eu66s se
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24

san Bcrnardino Expenditure OF
$2,s00,o00 for extensions to the local
santa re Railroad ships in San Ber.
mardino has been authorized.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
100000 BLAZE HITS TIJUANA
Actress From
Hollywood Dies
IN Dope Stupor

by United Press Leased Wire
TT JUANA, Mexico, Nov. "a.
AT least two persons died in
the disastrous fire which swept
ii Juana's world famous re-
sort here la.e yesterday. an in
vestigation revealed today.
One was motion picture
actress Of unknown name, the
other, Chinese opium vendor,
said to have been Lo Sheng,
who perished in the laundry,
reported to be an opium den,
y The actress was lying in an
opium stupor, friends who had
accompanied her from Holly
wood said. They vanished
without being identisted by au-
thorities.
Religious zealots of, the nas
tive section see in the blaze
visitation Of divine wrath on
the saloon town like that des-
cribed in the Biblical story of
its ancient prototype, Gomor-
rah.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24

TIJUANA, Mexico, Nov. 24.-Ti-
luana@ono of the few liquor resorts
left for thirsty Americans, ftaunt
ing its vices rs commercial lure,
presented a. blackened and devas-
tated appearance as the sun peeked
over the rim of the desert today a.
lhe remains of Il ST 100000 fire that
ragged through saloons, cabarets and
gambling halls for seven hours last
night.
The fire nearly wiped out Tijuana.
Through the nighs, searchers, under
the direction of General Alvarado
Rodriguez, poked amid the ruins for
'he bodies>Of score of persons be-
Iced to have. perished, The ! 4.
jured list will run high, it is fears
ed. One San Diego fireman suf-
fered q broken leg.
The fire was Tijuana s fourth in
two years. Authorities are viewing
members of the Cooperatista society
with suspicion it is reported. They
nave, it is said, frequently attempt
cd to get Mexican authorities to
compel resort Keepers to employ
Mexicans instead of Americans
Failure to obtain their object has
resulted in much discomfort in the
society and hatred of authorities.
Believed Incendiary
General Rodriguez, elected to the
civil governorship several weeks
Continued on page G)
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24

Today's local cotton market as
reported by the t. J. West Com
pany, Calexico, is as follows: De-
cember opened $500, closed 1925,
January opened 34.70, closed 34.73;
March opened $500, closed S4.97;
Liverpool spots 1921; New York
spots $3.50; New Orleans spots,
34.5O; Galveston spots 34.65.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24
COTTON SUFFERS
A SLIGHT DROP
By United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-The cot
ton market closed steady.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-24

Spots, $3.50, off 10.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-10-25
MAYOR THOMSON
PRAISES TANLAC

Judge George Washington Thorn
ason, Mayor Of Tarrant City, Ala, and
one of the most highly respected citi-
zens of the state. Is still another man
Of prominence and unimpeachable in
tegrity to give his unqualified en-
dorsement to Tanlac.
Chronic indigestion brought me to
the verge of a general breakdown
three years ago and nothing seemed
TO afford much relief" said Judge
Thomson. II could hardly eat
enough to keep going, and became so
weak and nervous 1 could hardly at
tend to my duties.
FINALLY started on Tanlac and six
bottles fixed me up so fine that 1 felt
ten years younger, and my good health
still remains with me-"
Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
Take no substitute. Over 40 million
bottles old.-Advertisement.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-10-25
COUNTY
DIRECTORY
OFFICERS

Judge Circuit Court, w. H o'Brien,
Ripley, w. Va.
Clerk Circuit Court, l. l. Terrell,
Grantsville, w. Va.
Prosecuting Attorney, Lorentz c.
Hamilton, Grantsville, w. Va.
President County Court, r. A.
Board, Cremo, w. Va.
Commissioners County Court, D. o.
Chenoweth, Euclid, w. Va, James
Yoak, Grantsville, w. Va, and R. A.
Board, Cremo, w. Va.
Clerk County Court, S. T. Waldo,
Grantsville, w. Va.
Sheriff, George A. Richards, Grants.
vile, w. Va.
Assessor, Creed Yoak, Milestone, w.
Va.
Surveyor, Dwight Shock, Pennsboro,
W. Va.
Superintendent Free Schools, T. G.
Cain, Bigbend, W. Va.
TERMS OF COURT
Circuit Court, first Tuesday fu
April, August and November.
County Court, first Monday in Jan.
uary, April, July and November.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-10-25
TREES THRIVING
NEAR HIGHWAYS
Saplings Along Roads Through
out State Doing Fine, De.
par ment Report
2,041 TREES WERE PLANTED
Interesting News Items, Briefly Con-
densed. Picked Up At the Depart.
ments Which Are of Interest
to the People Of the State.

Harrisburg. Pa.-Figures compiled
by the Pennsylvania Department of
Forests and Waters show that during
the past spring a total OF 2,041 trees
were planted along the highways Of
Pennsylvania. The total cost OF the
work amounted to S2,759.14, or an
average of s1.35 per tree, which in
cludes all charges incurred by both
the Highway Department and the De-
partment OF Forests and Waters.
Reports from District Foresters
show that the trees planted in Berks,
Lehigh, Erie, Huntingdon, Mexican,
Dauphin, Delaware, Somerset, Mon
roe. and Lycoming counties are thrifty
and growing we'll Many OF the trees
planted along the highways in Adams
and York counties died because Of
the exceedingly dry weather during
the summer and fall of 1922, followed
by the dry spring and summer OF this
year. The dead trees will be replaced
next year and special precautions will
be taken by watering them frequently
during dry weather.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-10-25
ST. Peters Built in 17e Years.

Of. TeIeTS 6ullt IN no years
From the time the foundation of st.
Peters in Rome was laid In 145O, un-
der Pope Nicholas V, to the dedlca-
ton of the completed church by Urban
VIII, November Is. 1926. 176 years
were spent in building the magnificent
basilica, says the Detroit News. Dxr-
ing that period % popes reigned. The
cost of the basilica proper, exds-
sive Of bell towers, statues, mosaics,
etc, has been estimated at nearly $4Y,-
100000. The sacrlsty added by PiHs
vi raised the cost almost $1,OO0,O 900.
One of the strangest facts relating to
st. Peters is that with one or two
exceptions IL its pictures are mosaIcs
SO perfect are they that they seem to
be oil paintings. Yet there are onlV
one or two oil paintings In the whSle
basilica
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-10-25
Hollanders Keep Roads
in Excellent Condition

One cannot travel for long in Hol-
land without becoming aware that the
ROADS are Kept in excellent condition.
delight to motorists. cyclists and De
destrians. Raised In the center. these
roads are there overlaid with level
pathways of brick. From thence thew
slope downward and outward. With
the increase Of motor traffic during re-
cent years, this system of road build
ing Is to be changed for what Is con-
sidered to be better method. but
even now travelling in a car moving at
full speed, the motion Is as nearly per-
rect as could be desired. Apart from
the main roads there is a wonderful
system Of roads and pathways for the
cyclist.
The fiat nature Of most OF the coun-
try makes cycling q natural and easy
mode OF travelling. Every one in Hol-
land cycles and, thanks to the enter
prise OF the Dutch Cycling club, every
one can cycle everywhere. In the
Guelderland and the country border
ing 1t are great stretches Of heathland,
and over miles Of this often wooded
moorland one can ride In almost every
direction on fine sandy paths cut
across the heath and through the
woods. These paths are kept in good
condition by the cycling club. Of which
any one may become a member. 1t Is
amusing and interesting to watch &
whole party Of cyclists threading its
way In single file through the midst Of
wood-passing round and about and
through the trees and underground.
with the greatest ease.-Christlan Sci
ence Monitor.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-10-25
Easy Way to Make Home improvements.


Almost every man likes to do little
jobs OF building, particularly when by
doing them he can make permanent
labor-saving improvements around his
home.
If you have been wishing for side
walk that will keep the house clean
and the feet dry-non-rot steps and
porch floors, ornamental gateposts-
any one of dozens of improvements.
you will be interested to know that
you can now obtain complete direc-
tions free of cost.
The best concrete construction ex-
perience has been drawn upon TO pro-
vide these directions. You will find
everything you need to know about
small jobs-hOw much cement to use,
how to mix the concrete, what tools
to use, and all the rest.
A request to the Portland Cement
Association, Ill West Washington
Street, Chicago, will bring this free
booklet. Concrete Around the Home, "
by return ail.-Advertisement.