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Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
HOFFMAN SAYS
HE KILLED IN
SELF DEFE NSE
Defendant Claims He
Thought Schaefer Had
Revolver
Case of lockwood Man
Expected to Reach
Jury Today

The case of d. B. Hoffman of
lockwood, charged with the murder
of Jack Schaefer at lockwood last
May, was expected to reach the
jury late this afternoon, following
the arguments of counsel for Hoff-
man and the district attorney,
which began shortly after court
convened this afternoon.
This morning was taken up with
the testimony of Mrs. Hoffman,
which was largely corroborative of
that given by her husband yester-
day afternoon and with the intro
duction of several witnesses by the
district attorney, who testified that
Hoffman had a reputation for being
quarrelsome and had threatened sew
eral intruders on his place with a
gun. The district attorney expected
to introduce an ante-mortem state
ment given by Schaefer to DR.. Bur
ger. before closing his case.
Hoffman took the stand yester-
day afternoon in his own behalf,
following the testimony of James
Schell and Donald M. Corneliuson,
who were with Schaefer at the time
of the shooting. He denied that he
wilfully, maliciously and unlaw-
fully killed Schaefer, though ad-
mitted that he fired the shot. His
statement in regard to the shooting
conceded in the main, with the
stories told by Schell and Corneliu
son, except that the youths main
tanned they had stopped their car
at the thresher to get some baling
wire, in order to fix a broken
spring. Hoffman said it was his be-
lief the young men were bent on
{ mischief.
Feared a Gun, Claim
He stated he shot Schaefer after
/ the latter had arisen from the run.
ming board of his car where he had
I been sitting. and was advancing
! toward Hoffman, with one hand
/ reaching into his back pocket
Schaefer advanced several feet, he
said, and was six or eight feet dis
tant from him when he fired the
fatal shot. 1t was his belief that
Schaefer had gun, he testified. He
kept his own gun in front of him
all the time while he was facing
Schaefer.
Asked why he did not assist
Schaefer's companions in getting
the wounded man to a hospital, he
! said his own car was not in good
condition and he believed that bet
ter time. would be made by using
Schaefer's ear.
Charles f. Scott, attorney fol
: Hoffman, called number of char
acter witnesses to the stand, subse
gent to Hoffman's testimony, who
testified to his good reputation il
the community. One of the wit
nesses admitted he had heard it said
that Hoffman ran several men off
his place by threatening them with
a gun.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
GENERAL AGENT S. P. RAILROAD
ATTRACTS One OF THE BIGGEST
CROWDS OF CHAMBERS SEASON

Speaking to the biggest crowd
which has been present at Cham.
Der of Commerce luncheon in many
a month, +. E. Scott, general freight
agent of the Southern Pacific Com
pany, today addressed a large group
of business men who had gathered
in the private dining room of the
Hotel Barbara Worth.
In addition to the number of re-
servations made ahead of time,
others kept coming until it was
necessary to add more tables to ac-
commodate them.
In the absence of President Char
les f. Scott who was at the Hoff-
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
Cotton Grow ers
Ask Correct
Census

COLUMBIA, S. c., Oct. IT.
Legislation to enable the de-
partment Of commerce to take
correct census annually of the
cotton acreage planted was urg-
cd in resolutions adopted at the
annual convention of the Amer
lean Cotton association here.
The convention resolutions
disapproved the present method
of estimating acreage and asked
heads Of the departments of
agriculture and commerce to re-
lease estimates dealing with the
condition of crops after the cot
ton markets close.
A resolution was adopted fav-
oring a minimum average sell
ing price for cotton of SO cents
a pound.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17

man murder trial, Secretary Coyle
of the local chamber presided. I
f. Watson, general passenger agent
of the Southern Pacific who was
also scheduled to talk was unable
to come, but Mr.. Scott was listened
to with much interest.
Railroads of the United States
during the first ten months of this
year have handled the largest ton
mage in their history, said Scott.
'..The railroads are now more eff
cient than ut any prior time in their
history
Continued on Page Twol
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
San Diego Pair.
Face Charge of
Forging Papers
By United Press Leased Wire

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Oct. l7.-Mrs.
George T.. Schick, wife of wealthy
broker of this city, who is myster,
iously missing, and f.. Drek Clark,
furniture salesman, were arrested
today on charges Of forging the
missing mans name to, a power of
attorney, which gave his wife con
troll of his property.
Schick, son of wealthy coal
baron, of Bellairc, Ohio, has been
missing since last February. Mrs.
Schick was living at Ell Cajon under
the name of Clark at the time of her
arrest. Clark's wife was living
here, but was said by police to have
been on friendly terms with Mrs.
Sehiek and her husband. Schick and
Clark were associated in several bus
mess deals before Schick's disap-
pearanee. The purported power of
attorney was dated two days before
his disappearance, and executed be-
fore a notary public five days later.
The notary was not sure of his
Identification of Schick, he told of
fieers.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
FAMED PUBLICITY
COMMITTEE FACES
ACTION in COURT
Members Served With
Notice of Impending
Suit Over Money
d equity Purchasing
Agents of 1920 are
Involved

AS result of investigation
by the county grand jury, t1lA
distric. attorneys office has
been instructed to bring suit
against various officials and
former officials of Imperial
county who composed the So
called publicity COMMITTEES"
which functioned three years
ago, at which time it caused
considerable comm ent.
The publicity committee
included the heads of the sew
eral departments Of the county
government, who in addition to
the salary to which they were
entitled by virtue of their Of
flee, also received and accepted
additional money as members
of the publicity committee.
Just what publicity was given
the county by this committee has
never been determined, it is declar-
ed.
The members of the "publicity
committee and the amounts which
they drew as salary thereof were
C. w. Applestill, sheriff, $500; G.
w. Barton, county treasurer, $40O;
Major s. Cook, county clerk, $500;
Frank B. Erzinger, county recorder,
$500; Walter d. Carey, county
auditor, 5000; Mont j. Reid, tax
collector, $500; A. P. Shibley, coun-
ty superintendent of schools, 5000;
f. r. Simon, district attorney, $500 !;
Wiley Weaver, assessor, $400. These
figures were obtained from the
special county audit, ordered by the
county grand jury last spring, ac-
cording to Harry w. Horton, chief
deputy district attorney.
Serves Notice on Members
Mr.. Horton stated he has already
served notice on the members Of
the committee that the county i'll.
tends to bring suit against them ts
determine the legality of the pub
licity committee and the right of
lUS IleInDeTS 10 dctcpI IciHuHclutioiA
for having served thereon. At
present, the district attorneys of
flee is endeavoring to have the
members of the committee agree to
abide by whatever decision is given
bv the courts so that one suit will
suffice. instead of bringing separ-
ate suits against each individual
involved.
Suit will also be brought, Mr..
Horton said, to recover other money
paid to the heads of the depart
ments as deputy purchasing agents
during 1920. These included the
auditor, sheriff, county clerk, tax
collector, county surveyor, county
recorder, county librarian, each OF
whom drew $25 month; one dep.
uty county superintendent of schools
at $75 month and one deputy i'll
the treasurer's office at 1926 per
month
The preliminary work, preparato-
ry to bringing the suits, is now be-
ing done by the district attorney s
office, said Mr.. Horton, and court
actions will be started as soon as
possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
WEEKS WAGES
BUY ONLY TEN
LOAVES BREAD
No Potatoes in Many
Parts; New Riots
Imminent
Government Doles Only
Amount to Two Cents
Per Day
BY CARL D. GROAT
United Press Staff Corresnnrden

BERLIN, Oct. 1.-THE German
federal government is preparing to
use drastic measures against Saxdny
unless conditions there show an i'm
mediate improvement, it was learned
today.
The military dictator already has
been ordered to proceed with dis
solution of the so-called cred Hun
dred companies. 1t is indicated
he will use soldiers if necessary.
Berlin officials were ordered to-
day to use sharper measures against
rioters if repetition of Yesterday s
demonstrations are attempted in de-
fiance of the provisions of the linn
tied state of siege.
Arrests of some ringleaders in
Yesterdays demonstrations are pro-
ceeding and authorities ordered po-
lice today to arrest women and
girls if they lead the way in the
riots. City authorities must pre-
serve order by force, it was directed
if they are unable to prevent dis
turbances by providing bread. 80
No Potatoes to Eat.
Vorwaerts commenting on the
new directions. said that the govern.
ment is sharp in dealing with Sax
ony but pointed out that hitherto it
has taken no step against the IL
legal organizations in Bavaria or
against the general Bavarian def
ance of the Reich.
Government reports from the oc-
cupied areas indicated many places
are almost without potatoes. Such
as exist, it was reported, are pro-
hibitively priced at SO a "zent-
ner.''
New food riots were expected~in
many places, it was said today be-
cause the unemployment doles,
though recently doubled, amount to
barely two cents day.
With the average pay Of fully en-
ployed workers now barely equal to
the cost of eight or 10 loaves of
black bread week, national and
city authorities today commenced
to put foodstuffs on the markets at
fixed prices under current rates.
After yesterdays food riots in
the heart of Berlin, revealing the
imminent menace of hunger to the
country, city officials announced
the sale of American and Argentine
frozen meats at less than current
prices.
Purchase with Difficulty
Even with money, purchases of
potatoes, meat, butter. lard and
eggs was made with the greatest
difficulty.
The government attempt to estab-
lish a stable currency which would
give confidence to traders in the
country as we'll rs facilitate pur-
chase outside, has become, it was
agreed today, race against the
danger of starvation of Berlin.
Refusal of peasants and land own
crs in many places to accept paper
marks in payment for grain added
to the desperateness of the situa-
tion. Creation of the new currency
will, it is said, take several weeks.
Meanwhile the government has
decided, it became known today, to
commence Immediately to build up
governmental grain reserve of
from half a million to million and
a half tons.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
ALASKA GOVERNORS SON
TO MARRY NEB. TEACHER

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. IL
Plans for the marriage here of Scott
w. Bone of Seattle and Miss Lora
Culbertson, Omaha school teacher,
ybecame known here today. Bone is
the son of Governor Scott C. Bone
of Alaska.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
WHAT'S DOING

McCabe Farm Certer tonight
McCabe school.
Headlight conference, Barbara
Worth hotel tonight.
Meeting of Young Peoples 9.
f., Christian church. s. o. Lin
go home, tbs tonight.
Midweek meeting Christian
church, s. o. Lingo home 7:sB
tonight.
Prayer services at Baptist.
Methodist and Christian Sci
ence churches tonight.
"Zaza,'' at tho Palace the
atcr tonight.
Chamber of cominercs diroc.
tors meeting torsght.
Ten Thousand Club tomorrow
at $3.50 at club house.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
SUMMON JURORS
IN ASTR0LOC Err
MURDER CHARGE
by United Press Leased Wire

MARSHFIELD,N Ore, October IT.
Prospective Jurors were being
summoned here today for possible
service in the trial of Arthur Gov
ell, manned astrologer and CON
fessed crime director, who will face
the formality of first degree
murder hearing Friday.
Attorneys predict the trial will
be short one. With the man s
confession already on record and
with his plea of guilty" not ex,
pected to be changed, the case will
be heard merely to get the evid-
ence and testimony on record. =,
Neither Covell nor his l6 year
old nephew, Alton Covell, who is
accused of Staying Mrs. Ebba Gov
ell, the boy s stepmother, ut the
instigation of the 'astrologer, talk
ed about the ease today.
They are confined in separate
cells in the local Jail while Arthur
Covell was in conference for "a
time with the attorney appointed
by the court to present his defense,
A plea for life sentence rather
than the death pnalty will be made
it is believed.
The date for Alton coveuls trial
has not yet been set. i11"
The authorities in Puebla will
build an automobile road between
Sierra and Reristnin Mexieo
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
WHY is DUSTIN sl
IN RENO, NEVy2

RENO, New, October l7.-Dustin
Farnum, actor, who arsived in Re-
no yesterday, was living at d hotel
today, insisting he was here for
but a brief stay and merely
"resting.
Many rumors were flying around
the divorce colony but thus far they
had no confirmation. His wife,
Mary Conwel Farnum, is in New
York.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
AT o. E. S. MEETING

SAN FRANCISCO, October H.
Officers were to be elected. and
applications for charters for new
chapters considered 1t today S
meeting of the annual state con
vention of the Eastern Star.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
IntrOducer of
Ukelele Is
Dead

LOS ANGELES, October II.
William Franklin sesser, for
manv years the publicity agent
in this country for Queen Ldlia-
kalani of Hawaii, and the man
who first introduced the ukelele
into America, was buried yes
terday in San Gabriel.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17

frequently and takes her seat at
the table opposite her accuser as if
she were sitting down to a hand of
afternoon bridge.
In appearance she looks exactly
like a well-dressed business woman.
Her trim blue serge suit, with a
feminine white batiste blouse be-
meath, her little blue turban which
allows just a bit of the red hair to
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17

Mexican chickpea is in danger of
losing the European markets, where
heretofore was great demand.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17
ANOTHER PACIFIC
COAST BOAT IS
BADLY DAMAGED
by United Press Leased Wire


PORTLAND, Ore, Oct. 1.-THE
steam schooner Claremont. was
limping southwark toward San
Francisco today, following II hours
of anxiety. during which the vessel
was disabled and wallowing in
mountainous waves off the Column
bia river lightship.
The crew succeeded in construct
ing jury rudder, and replacing
the steering apparatus smashed
when deadload of lumber was
washed overheard late yesterday,
according to advices received here.
One boiler is badly weakened
and may explode, the Claremont re-
ported.
AS soon as the heavy seas sub
side it can be repaired, the radio
dispatches said.
The Claremont was unable TO
steam into the Columbia river be-
cause of the heavy gale blowing
at the mouth of the river and was
force dto continue southwark.
The coast guard cutter Tamorea
and the tug Oneonta, which at
tempted to put out from Astoria to
the vessel s assistance were beaten
back in the storm, which was sub
siding today.
The schooner was bound from
Willapa harbor to San Pedro, load
ed with lumber and carries Il crew
of %.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17

SEATTLE, October 1.-THE rain
storm, borne on heavy gales which
swept the Pacific Northwest with
fury yesterday, has about abatod
according to advices to the wealth
cr bureau here today.
Taking an eastward course with
unexpected speed yesterday the
storm decreased in power rs it
swept away from the coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-17

The authorities in Puebla will
build an automobile road between
Sierra and Beristain, Mexico.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

William Stephen Deak administrator,
@. Il. A.. of Stefen Deak. deceased. by di-
lection of the Surrogate of the County of
Middlesex, hereby gives notice to the cred
itors of the said Stefen Deak to bring II
their debts. demands and claims against
the estate OF the said deceased, under oath
or affirmation; within six months from
this date or they will be forever barred oil
any action therefor against the said ad.
ministrator, c. T. A.
Dated, February 2, 1923.
WILLIAM STEPHEN DEAK,
Administrator, c. n. A.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-24
Pemherton Stars Beaten

A local bowling combination
known as Bill Penberton's Stars
Travelled to Darlin last night and
dropped two out of three games to
The Hercules team on the latter's al
teys. Pemberton, the Simonsen
brothers, Hoffman and Jensen rolled
with the visitors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-24
DON'T YOU like MY COOKING
ANY MORE?
Then Why Don't You Eat?

Asked Mrs. Thomas of her hus-
band. You know, mother, 1 love
your cooking, replied Mr.. Thomas,
but have no appetite and anything
stone. I also suffer with headaches
lately.
I'll go right over to the Drug Store
and buy you a bottle of KOREKTO.
1 used KOREKTO myself and know
there's nothing REALLY better for
INDIGESTION, LOSS OF Ape
TITE and headaches. The National
Pharmacy Stores. Inc, corner Smith
and Madison Avenue sell and guar
antee KORKETO.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-24
Maurer Nine Practice

A practice session of the Maurer
nine is scheduled for tomorrow af-
ternoon on the Maurer field. Mana
ger Urbanski would like to open his
season with the Lyceums.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-24
!. M. H. A. FLYERS WIN
At new BRUNSWICK

The 7. M, IL. a. Flyers of this city
travelled to New Brunswick last night
and defeated the 7. M. H. A. Juniors
of that place on the Junior high
school court by a. 47-36 score. At
half time the home team was leading
1910,
The scores
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-24
New Brunswick juniors


Perth Amboy's entry in the State
Y. NJ. c. A. basketball championship
tournament at Summit tonight will
clash with Morristown. A victory
will qualify the team for the semi
finals which will be played next Fri
day night at Summit. The winners
of the semi-finals will meet to de-
cided the best senior association
team in the state next Saturday night
at Summit.
Monday night on the ''Y" alleys
two of the new five-man teams will
clash, Capt. Comings' quintet meet
ing Captain Ryan's. The teams will
line up as follows: Comings, Bash,
Payne, Holman and A. Gardella;
Ryan, Sampson. Wagenhoeffer, Bra
dy and Bohnsack.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-24

Philippine Senator Pedro Guevara,
sa26Hia here, has been chosen as the
new resident commissioner of the
United States. Guevara took part In
the Philippine revolution against
Spain, later fought against the
American troops and was a member
OF the com mission that concluded,
peaca with the United States.
Evening star., 1923-09-14

follow in her footprints. be so proud of
the fact? Why should the term 'an
old-fashioned girl' be considered such
mark of honor? Suppose man were
to say
Il am a manly man, can prove
1t. I never used safety razor, or
entered a cafeteria or red a news
paper or listened to calllope. Such
things were unknown in my great
grandpapa's home out on the farm,
so why should I corrupt my life with
them now? I, thank Heaven, am pure
in tho midst of this modern corrup-
tton and can prove that, too. wear
red flannel undeTshirts just as grand
pa did. The scratching develops the
latent msuliness within my soul. And
| use old-fashioned yellow soap In
stead of these degenerate white
cakes. And only battle once a week
in the tin tub out in the kitchen, lest
my soul be contaminated by faucets
and cnameled plumbing. Think what
a crook grandpa might have been If
he'd had a modern bathroom!
"And I've never been beyond Will
low Corners in all the thirty years of
my life. There may be a big, busy
world beyond Willow Corners, but It
so I don't want to know anything
about it. And personally, ] think
that God displayed rather bad taste
in not stopping things entirely when
grandpa died"
What would you think of such a
as a citizen of the q. s. A.? Would
you consider him a fiFst choice as a
father or husband or town trustee? :?
Or would you treat him with the
amused contempt he deserves? Then
why in time should similar view
point be so lauded amongst the
ladies'?
Copyright, 1921
Evening star., 1923-09-14
DGO = A1V1L ~ OA&1IG W. Burgess

Turtle ever since he could remember.
The first time he had ever visited the
Smiling Pool Spotty had been there,
taking sun bath just as he now was.
But now IL occurred to Peter that
though he had known Spotty so long
he really didn't know him at all.
That Is to say, he didn't know any
thing about him. All he knew about
Spotty was that he was very good
swimmer and dearly loved to take
sun baths. II popped into his head
now that he didn't know what Spotty
ate or when he ate. He never had
seen him eat.
Now, Peter never hesitates TO ask
questions NO one who is afraid to
much" is a favorite saying of Peters.
He didn't hesitate now.
'Spotty," said he, don't you ever
eat?"
Peter" replied spotty, 'ff you
must ask questions do ask sensible
ones. No one likes to be bothered
with silly questions. or course. eat.
Everybody eats. II ! didn't eat how
do you suppose / would live and
grown"
II before" replied Peter, but now l
remember that as long as / have
known you never have l seen you eat.
That seems queer to me. When do
you do it? Where do YOU do IT.
What do you eat?"
MY. my, my. such inQuisitiyenessrf
replied Spotty with a twinkle In his
bright little eyes. Let me ask ycu
a question, Peter Rabbit. What busI-
ness is IL of yours when ] eat, where
l eat, or what I eat?
None" replied Peter very frankly
and honestly. 1T is wholly your own
business when you eat, where you
eat, and what you eat. But it seems
to me queer that as long as / have
known you / never have seen you
eat. Now don't you think it queer
yourself?''
mot at ALL" replied Spotty. his
little eyes twinkling again. There
are reasons, Peter. very good reasons.
This talk about eating has given me
ar appetite I do believe. If you'll
excuse mo I'll go get a lunch right
now"
Cant go along with you?" Peter
asked, eagerly.
III be delighted to have you,'' re-
piled Spotty, and those little eyes of
his twinkied more than ever.
Copyright, 1928, by t, W. Bursess.l
Evening star., 1923-09-14
BY n. A. EMMoNs.

| conhagration. In reds and yeliows, it
equals the naples, and in addition
Il has the dark purples and smoky
browns of the ash"
The spherical fruits are about an
inch in diameter. brown, thickly
horned, swinging on long, string
like stems. They persist through the
winter
Sweet gum lumber is much used
for railroad ties, flooring. wooden
ware, for veneering furniture--and is
dyed black To initiate ebony in picture
frames and cabinet work. 1t is hard,
heavy and close-grained. AS an or
namental tree the sweet gum should
hold high rank. II Is much appre-
clated by landscape gardeners In
Europe.
The sweet gum is plentiful in and
around the District, particularly In
lowlands. The tree illustrated is on
the Mall 200 yards northwest of the
old Agricultural building
For those who care TO ride cut
for the purpose, ] would recommend
sweet gum growing just this side
of the end OF the II street District
car route. This specimen is truly a
wonderful tree, monarch, and a tree
OF rare character and beauty.
Evening star., 1923-09-14

This beautiful and interesting tree
is essentially a southern species.
Rarely does it occur as far north as
Connecticut and it's best development
reached in the lower valley Of the
Mississippi. Here it grows to an i'm
nense size, $50 feet high, with a
trunk diameter of six feet, imposing.
rugged and picturesque.
The sweet gum is interesting for a
number of reasons Its leaf is of a
very distinctive form, star shaped, with
4 pleasing fragrance when crushed.
The fruits are peculiar, plentiful and
conspicuous. The branches are set
with curious corky ridges. The au-
tumnal foliage eolorinE is aggressive
and of extraordinary beauty.
The leaves are three to five inches
,road, with five to seven radiatlng.
sharp pointed divisions forming a
Jtar-shaped outline. The base Is cut
square or slightly heart-shaped. They
are of a deep, glossy green, paler be-
meath. and hang on long, slender
stems. As to their fall coloring. Har-
riet Keeler says: THE autumnal col
oring is not simply hame; it is a