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Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
4 DEAD, 2 HURT
WHEN AUTO HITS
COLO. B0BSLED
Orange, Cal. Boy Badly
Hurt When Students
Struck
By United Press Leased Wire

BOULDER, Colo, Dee. 14.-FOur
men were killed and two injured,
one critically, when an automobile
crashed into a bobsled containing
the six near here last night.
The six were being towed by a
taxicab and swerved somewhat to
the left as machine driven by j.
G. Williams, Boulder, attempted to
pass them. His car crashed into
the sled, hurled the six occupants
against a culvert and three of them
were instantly killed. A fourth died
short time later and one of the
other two is given only a slight
chance to recover.
All the dead were residents of
Boulder and Denver. The party
was composed of University of Col
orado students.
The injured are Manley Belts,
Richmond, Va, may die; Charles
Parker, Orange, Cal, seriously but
believed, critically injured.
The dead:
Henri Vidal, Denver.
Thomas Ward, Denver.
- Jack -Simson, Denver.
Ray Saunders, Boulder.
A coronSr's inquiry is convening
in Boulder today to determine re-
>sponsibility for the disaster.
ORANGE, Cal, Dec. 14.-Charles
Parker, is the son of DIR. c. c. Park
er, of this city. Young Parker
graduated from Orange high school
last year, and was star on the foot
ball team.
81 Advice received by relatives today
said that Fritz Johnson, another
Orange boy, sophomore at the un-
iversity, was riding in the machine
which pulled the bobsled. Johnson
collapsed after telling details of the
accident.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
s. CAL. PUREBRED
LIVESTOCK ASSOC.
MEETS TOMORROW

The Southern California Purebred
Livestock association will meet at
Hotel Clark, Los Angeles, at 1890
O'Clock Saturday, December 10, at
luncheon. Breeders and those inter
ested in the promotion of more and
better livestock should attend this
meeting. Important matters regard
ing proposed legislation, junior club
work, breed promotion and careful
survey of the livestock situation
will be discussed and definite action
on the years program taken. Wom-
en- are urged to attend this meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
MANIAC MURDERS
SLEEPING NURSE
| | in SANITARIUM M
Young L. A. Athlete,
| Driven Mad by Much
I Study, Responsible
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Los ANGELES, Dec. 14.-Karl
w. Eaton, 81, religious maniac, was
lodged in the Isychopathic ward at
the General Hospital today, after
he had attacked and brutaly mur-
dered Orin w. Schmitz, his nurse.
A heavy flat iron had been used by
the demented man in the Staying,
Schmitz was killed while he slept.
Member of n prominent family,
Eaton, a forme' athlete of powerful
build, had been a patien in a local
residential sanit9rium. He had ap-
pprently lost his memory due to
his close religious study, members
Of his family said. Schmitz was
employed as his nurse.
Shortly before daylight today
Mrs. Charlotte Wood, who conducts
the sanitarium, was aroused by hear
ing EaEon wandering through the
house. She found him, fully dressed,
preparing to leave. The youth i'm
plored her 10 quiet. saying he was
about to be attacked by someone in
the mouse.
Summoning neighbors, Mrs. Wood
succeeded in 4uieting Eaton, and
then went to >;cLmitz s room. where
sne found his lifeless body, skull
cgashed in by the flat iron, ap
parently having awakened before
the attack.
Eaton had stuffed the windows
and doors with blankets to prevent
sounds being heard by other resi-
dents. $s
Faced with evidences of the crime
and the body of the slain man,
Eaton apparently was unaware of 7
his deed. He refused to 60 to the hos
pital, and had to be overpowdered
and carried froim the house. &
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
POLICE ROUND
UP CONFIDENCE
MAN IS BELIEF

o. s. Hart, known to have used
many aliases, and believed by the
sheriff's office to be clever con-
fidence man, is held at the county
Jail following his arrest in Brawlpy
yesterday. Hart, who is 26 years
old, gave his occupation as insur
ance salesman when arrested.
He is believed to have sold fake
insurance policies to several local
people, including two or three ply
sicians, who ''fell" for his smooth
talk.
The sheriff's office has wired the
Los Angeles authorities, asking if
Hart is wanted there, but had not
received a reply this afternoon,
Hart is also believed to be wanted
for passing bad checks in Omaha,
Nebraska, this information having
been brought to light by perusal
of letters taken from his person.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
WHAT'S DOING

Present Day Club meets at A.
M. Williams home tonight.
Prof. Sargent speaks at Mel
GLAND Farm Center tonight.
Elks Carnival of Wortham
Shows tonight.
Mid-Winter Show at Brawley
tonight.
Signal Chapter No. 276, %. e.
81 meets tonight, Masonic hall.
Bible Chautauqua tonight at
Tulane theater.
sour Hospitality" at Palace
theater tonight. 5 ~
Spruce Farm Center meets to-.
night. fR'l1r da = 'n2
p. E. o. Christmas party at
Mrs. Dor, Bitler's tomorrow af-
ternoon. so RI
Story hour, city library, 10 a.
m. az rUtJsc q 0a#fl
Ten Thousand Club food sale,
Ell Centre Market tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
KLAN PROBLEM
ENTERSATLANTA
MURDER TRIAL

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 14.-The
issue of the Ku Klux Klan was in
jected for the first time today in
the trial of Phil f. Fox, publicity
director of the hooded order, charg
ed with killing VS.. Coburn, lead
er of the Simmons faction.
Solicitor Boykin, responding to 8
defense objection, declared the
prosecution intended to show that
the shooting resulted from the in
ternal warfare in the secret society
The state also declared it hoped
TO connect Fox with series OF
floggings (Which extended into
high places in Texas.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
El Centre Bull
Grand Champion.
of BraWley Sh0W

!. day afternoon, during the stock
judging.
Osborne is a United States trainee
and no friends of his were more en-
thusiastic about his victory than his
fellow-trainees who consider it in
the nature of personal triumph, to
show what the ex-fighters can do
when given a chance.
The exhibits at the show are well
worth trip to Brawley to see. The
exhibits are placed in three large
tents. One is devoted to livestock,
containing horses, mules, cattle,
pigs and goats. A second tent
houses poultry. turkeys, rabbits,
pigeons and even a pair of possums.
The third tent, which is connected
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14

Highest honors in the live
stock judging at the Mid-Winter
Show in Brawley were won by
El Centre yesterday, when Char
mian's Dough Boy, owned by
Hugh T. Osborne Of this city,
was declared the grand cham
pion bull ard the senior cham
pion. The grand champion bull
is considered the prize honor
in the show, and friends of Os-
borne were quick to congratu-
late him.
CHAIRMAN S Dough Boy is thre
years old, and was raised by Os
borne. He is pure bred Guernsey
and was the center of an admirin
throng in the livestock tent yestel
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
Folsom Is Hell
Hole" Complaint

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. 14.-Wil-
liam r. Searcy, convict recently re-
leased from Folsom penitentiary, to-
day sent a letter to Governor
Friend w. Richardson declaring Fol.
som penitentiasy "Hell hole. I"
He charged various brutalities
were practiced there.
He declared he spoke with author
ity because he had served sentences
IN five different penitentiaries.
But | never saw one like Fol
som, he wrote.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
PINKERTON WILL
BE BURIED TOMORROW

CHICAGO, Dee. 14.-Funeral SER
vices will be held at the Fourth
Presbyterian Church here. Saturday
for William A. Pinkerton, head OF
the Pinkerton National Deteetive
Agency who died Monday at Los
Angeles, Cal, The body will arrive.
today.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
FOUR HURTN
AUTO SMASHUP
by United Press Leased Wire

SANTA ANA, Dee. 14.-H. ID.
Stanley, geologist, and Della Good
win, Virginia Norton and Patricia
Crockerl all of Los Angeles, were
badly injured Mt Tusstin today when
their automobile overturned.
The party descending Lemon
Hill, near Tusstin, where they had
gone to collect fossils for a geo
logical collection.
Stanley, hospital physicians said,
has only a slight chance to survive.
The girls are all painfully hurt,
but nct fatally, it is believed.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
5 Riddles Hurt
In Bus Crash

GREELEY, Colo, Dec. a.
Five school children were painful
fully injured when a school bus
with 90 occupants overturned
two miles from here yesterday
Four of the children suffered
broken bones, one an injured
back and the remainder minor
bruises.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
PA. CRUDE GOES UP
25 CENTS A BARREL

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14.-Penn.
sylvania crude oil advance 25 cents
a barrel today to $3.50. The rise is
the first since that oil hit the down
grade last spring. stGHlNsxss
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
Teachers Institute
Program Announced,
Wood Speaks Monday

Institute occupy of
all will be the splendid session
held locally quite program which
leased by H. G. coe county superintendent of schools fhe sessions which
high audi
torm will be open public who will doubtless gladly avail
opportunity nationally
and who will be featured the various programs.
spot appearance viii Wood
state superintendent of public instruction. the morning and AFTERNOON
sessions edu
national circles his visit Imperial Valley
largely instrumental to Goes aggressveness.
Sargent agricultural college Colorado, Miss
Myrtle Nikln De Moes w chubb of Ohio Uni
vety Mclaughlin University California
other important speakers will the first three days
grams.
Thursday and Friday will be given up to sectional meetings.
further details will be given later
program Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Monday Morning Session
County Superintendent H. c.. Coe, presiding.
Music: America by the Institute Mrs. Mercedes Miller, leader
Invocation: A. E. Worthy, Ell Centre. 4
Entertainment: Brawley Elementary School. 1905
Roll Call BY Baker Deputy supt of Schools
whstng Alfred Lauraine,
Brawy Union
Wood Superintendent In
High School, Myrtle
Address: c. C. Sargent agriculture College,
Solo: Mrs. Albertine Smith seeey
Monday Afternoon, p.
Superintendent c. R. Prince, presiding
Orchestra: Union Martini
Address: Hon. Will c. Wood.
Address: c. G. Sargent.
Banquet $3.50 p m
Tuesday Morning
Superintendent c. B. Collins, presiding
Orchestral Elementary School, FL Miss Wnfred Pearson,
director.
Discussions What trying teach in Geography? Miss
Myrtle Nicklin, Schools
" Mi Quedo Captain and by Mexican girls of Caxo
Union High School Physical Education Department
Address: The Patriotism, w. Chubb
iversity,
Business Session: D. P chOsser, President l. C. T. A.
Tuesday Afternoon, m.
Superintendent b. NJ Gruwel presiding
Orchestra: Imperial Valley Union School,
Fairbanks director.
Subject Study Miss Mclaughlin
sity of California.
Music: 1Ioltvile High School.
Mne'' F. Boren University High
School, Oakland.
serenade George Tham Imperial Valley
Union High School.
w.
Wednesday Morning
Principal f. V. Alternately, presiding
Caipatria Union High School
f
Physical Education Dril--Hovle, Elementary School.
Address: Miss Katherine Mclaughlin.
Wednesday Afternoon, III.
Principal J. L. House, presiding.
Mrs. Hubert Imperial Elementary Schools.
Subject to Geography
Address: F. H. Boren
Thursday and FrdaySeetional meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14

Imperial valley IS being visited
today by William Gibbs McAdoo,
Democratic nominee for president in
1924, who motored from Redlands
by automobile and stopped enroute
at Coachella Valley points.
He was slated to arrive at the
Barbara Worth hotel at noon and
local Democrats who had gathered
to tender an impromptu luncheon
were disappointed by the non-arriv-
al of the candidate. A telegram re-
-ceived by Judge Griffin in Brawley
was to the effect that McAdoo had
been unavoidably detainedsat Coach
ella and would be several hours late
in reaching Brawley and Ell Centro.
He arrived at Brawley at 200 p.
IN. and Judge Griffin announced his
intention of having the famous man
give the Mid-Winter Show the
"once. over" before he departed
for the south end of the valley.
Among those who were on hand
to greet the leader of the Democra-
tic party were District Attorney
Ernest r. Utley, Tax Collector Mont
J. Reid, County Clerk Cal Mousseau,
Postmaster C. w. Collins, County
Recorder Mrs. Bird Hobby, Il. c..
Eggleston, Attorney James w.
Glassford, Dale Cooper of Holtville,
T. G.. Weir, d. B. HARRISON, Mrs. A..
q. Campbell, Mrs. A. F.. Nance, B.
Fl. Lien and H. j. 'Welch.,
Go to Meet Him
Nothing was known. of the in
tended visit Of McAdoo until At
torney Glassford received tele-
gram last night, stating he. would
arrive in Ell Centre today. With
the various candidates for the
presidency lining up in preparation
for next year s campaign, McAdoo s
visit at this time is believed to
have considerable political signi-
ficance. 1t is known that he in
tends to make n hard fight in Cali
fornia, Hiram JOhnson's home sta
tie, and McAdoo' s present place of
residence. 1.t
District Attorney Utley and sew
eral other prominent Democrats
went to Brawley this afternoon to
meet McAdoo and it is possible
luncheon scheduled for this noon
will be turned into an evening af-
fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14

The human race is getting so fat
is regular balloon race.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
COTTON MARKET

NEW YORK, Dee. 14.-The cot
ton market closed lower, off 81 to
S5.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-14
w. G. M'AD0O VISITS IMPERIAL VALLE'
1924 Nominee TO
Visit South End
of Valley Today

Owing to a last minute
change in plans, McAdoo did
not visit Ell Centre this after
noon but continued on his way
to San Diego by automobile.
He arrived in Brawley at 1.15
p. m. accompanied by his wife
and a party Of friends and en-
joyed luncheon at the Dunlack
hotel, after which he was
shown the Mid Winter Show. He
expressed himself as surprised
and amazed at the exhibits
shown there.
In short, informal address
he came out strongly and flatly
for the Boulder Dam project,
stressing the power, develop
ment and particularly the pro-
lection features. He also ex-
pressed the opinion that the ALI
American canal should help the
valley tremendously.
A delegation Of El Centre
citizens was OH the way to the
junction Of Imperial Avenue
and the San Diego highway to
greet the McAdoo party at the
time of going to press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-26
Three Shot Down
IN Kentucky Row

HazafQ, ~. Dec. 159-Thxee MeA
are dead, 9iaother fatally wounded
while 4 Attn 10 In serious e0nditl1h
In d hospital here 40 d result 81 three
shooting ARRAYS near here Chfisti1ias
eve and today.
The dead are:
William, Smith, deputy shefik.
J. d. Matthews. barber Of EvAns-
Vile, Ind.
Hayes, John Richmond. negro.
Jerry Dunn, Bturekeeper, 10 fatally
wounded while Dennis Phillips II In
q critical condition. Both ore u b
hospital here.
Two Of iks sh6otinSs occurred Mon
day night while Richmond waB killed
today.
Deputy Smith was the HFst 10 meet
death. He had gone 70 the home OF
Phillips ut uiofnawf, hve miles from
here, having received ne4s OF the
disturbance. smith was Killed while
Phillips. although wouhded escaped
Into the fa0untalns. He SURRENDERED
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-26
Huge Fiery Cross
Feature of K. K. K.
Meeting at Randolph

huge fiery cross was burned at an
open air meeting Of the Ku Klux Khan
Of Gardiner and Randolph held at mid
night Monday on Central street in
Randolph. Members Of the organiza-
tion report this to be the annual
Christmas eve religious services which
are held In accordance with orders re-
eeived from the headquarters of the
Khan. The ceremonies lasted about
three quarters of an hour and during
that time Christmas hymns and carols
were SUNG and the call to colors was
given. the members carrying a large
American nag. There were so present
In Khan robes. and 1t is estimated that
there were fully 500 spectators present
at the colorful services. The cross
which attracted so much attention
was the largest ever seen in this vi
cihity. being 46 feet high, and 1t burn
ed steadily for almost an hour, being
very plainly seen from the Gardiner
side of the river and causing consid-
cradle comment. At this meeting an
Offering was taken up for the benefit
OF the poor OF Randolph to make their
Christmas happier. by furnishing them
with needed food and clothing. There
were several speakers at the serv-
lees. among thrm several citizens of
Gardinef and Randolph. who gave n
General talk on the observance of
Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-26
Obregon Offers
Amnesty to Rebels
Who Will RenOunce

Mexico City, Dec. 26.-(By A. P.)--
Departure Of column Of infantry,
cavalry, artillery and two airplanes
under the command of Generals
Robert Cruz and Fausto Topete to-
ward Tehuacar is reported in Puebla
specials received here. More than g.
900 federal troops remain In the re-
captured city, 1t is said. with pros
poets OF being sent shortly to Jalisco
under the command of Generals
Amaro and Escobar.
Publication of an Obregon mani
festo granting fifteen days amnesty
to rebellious troops who renounce the
rebel movement and reincorporate
with loyal forces is bringing hun
dreds of dispersed officers and men
Of the Maycotte- Castro forces back
into the federal ranks.
An official report concerning the
Puebla engagement from the COM
mander in chief. General Eugenio
Martinez. given out here. states that
1856 rebel soldiers and 2S officers
were captured and 772 officers and
504 soldiers were killed. The federal
losses were seven officers and los
soldiers killed.
General Anulfo Gomez, commander
in chief of the Valley of Mexico, re-
turned to the capital from Puente de
lxtia in the state OF Morelos where
he had led a federal column against
the rebellious Romulo Piguerha after
a skirmish in which 28 rebels were
killed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-26

Trusseii Of Dresden Wa ihs 0 scene a
OF a very pretty wedding Monday,
when their daughter. Josephine
Dora, was united In marriage to
Winfield Scott Hill Southard OF
Halioweii. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. J. b. Mc0faw
OF Surrey ana the double fling servA
lee was used. The wedding march
was played BY Mrs II. N. Mooets OF
Gardiner. The bride was given away
by her father and the couple we're
attended BY Miss Myrtle Aaaaoji 81
Bath az bridesmaid. ana Chatles
Reed bf Dresdsh ae best man.
The bride was very. pretttiy, dress.
ca In ivory white canton taffeta,
BEADED. and trimmed with fuses, ana
wore wedding ven OF ciepe.het.
trlmfhed with an applique Of rtses.
The ceremony was perfoffped uhHet
an arch of evergreen and the. Christ
pse; e9 1nss a GA ,A Assfe sss
ceffse t#ab served, alss q weddine
Gafdihsf. This saEs Was tut 81 III
Mrs. Souttard was formerly EN-.
played II Uolburh'a Bakery and has
fnaht friehds Iii this city. r;he olit.
of-towii guests were Mrs n, N, Moo
era % Gafdiher, kiisa Myrtle HassoIii
Of Bath, Joseph DroSt OF Island
Falls, Clifton Hasson Of Newcastle,
Rev. and Mrs. w. L. Bradeeh OF
Dresden Mills. The couple left fof
parts unknown and on their return
will make their home with the
brides parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-26
Francis M. Allen, Auburn

Auburn. Dec. 25.- The funeral OF
Fraficis M. Allen was held Monday
afternoon at the parlors Of Plun1mer
& Merrill ,on Turner street. The
burial was At Mt Auburn.
Mfr. Allen was born in Auburn 50
years ago, the son of Abrani Allen.
He was a veteran OF the Civil War.
and was three times wounded, cpin.
ing out Of the service with an arm
gone.
At the last term OF the Supreme
court In this county he received a
verdict for 5000 for injuries sustG iiied
by the sudden starting of an electric
car on which he had just taken pas
sage. A short time after ne fell
from the loft of his barn, and broke
both ankles. He was taken to the
Central Maine General Hospital,
where he remained until his death
on Saturday Afternoon.
MFR. Allen was married twice, his
6rst wife being Ophe1ia Cushman Of
TURNER and his second Mary Earring
ton OF Chesterville. He ID survived
by a daughter. Mrs. Lola Hutchinson,
and three brothers. George A. Ciar-
erlee and John Allen, all OF Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-26
Millionth Phone Put In

Boston. Dec. 25-The niillionth
telephone Was added to the system
OF the New England Telephone and
Telegraph Company yesterday after.
noon. It was placed In the home OF
Armand Bouthiilette ON Mosher ST.,
New Bedford. A plate will be placed
on the base Of the instrument to
mark its significance.
In addition to the 100000 tele-
phones now served directly by.th 474
central offices of the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Company
in Maine, New Hampshire. Vermont,
Massachusetts and Rhode Island
there are nearly 100000 telephones
served by about 200 other companies,
nearly all of which have toll conflec-
tions with the New England Com
pany and the Bell system. In Con-
hecticut, where service is given by
the Southern New England Telephone
Company. there are approximately
2ls.c00 telephones.
For. some weeks telephone people
nave. been wondering whore tile mil
lionth telephone would be installed.
It was suggested that 1t be arbttra-
rily placed in the home of some
prominent man or at 1.-THE birthplace
OF the telephone, 100 Court ST., hos
ton. These suggestions were dis
carded, and the millionth phono was
issued In regular course
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-26
Methodist Church Scene or Happs
Christmas Gathering

At the Methodist church Tuesday
evening the vestry was the scene OF
4 happy gathering. The children OF
the Sunday sthool enjoyed at this
time SAr.ta Claus's bounty. There
were two attraetively decorated
trees, one on cath side OF the plat.
form. Festoohe and steamers Of
red and green and gay bells added
further decoration. About seventy
were present at the exercises. They
were In general charge or Supt. Har-
ry Small, who announced the pro.
gram. A song by the school, SOY
to the World" with Mrs. Merton
Miles at the plano, was the first num-
ber. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Megert fol-
lowed. A telegram arrived just then
from Ma Santa Claus. saying that
Santa had started in good time to be
with them. Then Mr.. Megart told
the Christmas story ard the school
sang "All Hail the Power OF Jesus's
Name" A secord telegram arrived
at the close of the song, saying that
Santa had broken down and could
not be there, but that the gifts had
been sent on by aeroplane express.
Mr.. Clarence Turner, Mr.. Harold
Stevens and Mr.. George Cole served
In his place to distribute the gifts.
They were assisted by Margaret Tur-
i1er, Erlfne Hutchinson, and Cath.
crime Trial. Rev. M. Megert was
presented with typewriter by his
congregation and Mrs. Megert with
gold coin.