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Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
CALIPATRIA
Stops Fire at
Filling Station

# CALIPATRIA, Feb. 20.-An ex-
plosion which might have done con-
siderable damage was averted Sat
urday by the presence of mind of
William Gum, truck driver of the
Union Oil Company, who was fill
ing the underground gasoline tanks
of the Waibel and Donahue Ser
vice Station when someone threw
a lighted match near the tank. The
fumes became ignited and the blaze
shot upward.
Mr.. Gum seized the chemical ex-
tinguisher from the truck and stop :
ped the fire before it could enter
the tank.
George Palmer, who is now work.
ing in Brawley, spent Sunday in
this city with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Beale and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Ii. Bailey were in
Calexico Sunday where they were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Gun.
ningham, later returning to Ell Cen.
tro to the ball game.
The officers of the Union Con-
SISSdtioudl NuurCH Hclu luclI an
nual supper and election of Off
GERS Friday evening at the church
parlors.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brown, FL
Centre, were guests at the booster
banquet in this city Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Donahuc
and Mr.. and Mrs. V. o. johnson
are spending the weekend in San
Diego.
Mrs. A. x. Lewis and Mrs. J. l.,
Van Wormer spent Sunday after
noon in Imperial with Mr.. and Mrs.
o. X. Thomas and family. se =, g
Mr.. and Mrs. f. l., Kupfefle spent
the week end in San Diego with
friends.
Miss Bessie Watkins, Joyce Da-
vid, w. j. Young and Harrison
Martin, were among those attending
the ball game in Holtyille. .tt
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
CALEXICO
Firemen's Ball
Great Success
by Press stuff Correspondent

/. CALEXICO, Feb. 20.-Tl6 Fire.
man S dance held at Harris hall
last Saturday night proved Il sue
cess, fully 100 couples bein z pres
emit to enjoy the affair.
According to announcement, the
firemen. expected to realize a profit
from the affair, business men and
citizens having freely Purchased
tickets in their desire to aid the
plans of the boys in fixing up the
quarters at the fire house,
Returns Prisoner
l.. II. Hale, of Los Angeles, is in
the city Jail once more having
been returned by his bondsmen.
Hale was arrested by Inspector
Kemp at the border crossing Friday,
and was tried under tile Wright act,
his preliminary being held Friday
afternoon. He was released when
his friend, l.. G. Whybrew, gave a
check for $50 as a bond for his APP
pearance at the, trial. Following
his Telease, Hale again CROSSED the
line; with the result that Whybrew
took him TO Jail and asked to have
the bond released.
Fifteen persons were arrested on
intoxication charges Saturday night
and Sunday. OF these, three will
be tried under the Wright .,aet, for
bringing Liquor across the line.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
Josh Billings
Packs Up for
Training Camp

Another sign that spring is here,
in addition to the warm weather Of
the past few days, and despite the
fact that the calendar says spring
comes March 81, is the fact that
GOSH Billings, FL Centre s big
Lacquer, packed his dads and
headed today for Mobile, Ala,
bama, to join the rest of the St.
Louis. Browns ~ the preliminary
stages of campaign which they
hope will end with the American
League pennant in their possession,
and possll ly the big flag proclaim
ing them The w orld's champions.
g. JOSH has been unable to do
any bail laying during the off sea-
son, never llvng received a reply
to his request FOR permission to do
so from Judge X. NJ. Lands, the
high commissioner. o. baseball. He
has kept himself in good shape,
however, by strenuous work at the
Holton Power Company, and is look.
ing forward to a good season with
the Browns.
Open Season in April
Following several weeks of train
ing at Mobile, the Browns will jour
ney northward, playing exhibition
games and will open the season late
in April.
While GOSH did not play in
very many games last year, has sod
work with tne Browns pitchers was
recognized by Manager Lee Foil
with "a substantial increase in his
contract, and his worth as Il coach
is duly appreciated by the st. Louis
manager.
. e''' JOSH has been a welcome resi-
dent of Ell Centre in the last two
off seasons and has made many
friends here. When he leaves to-
day, it is certain the good wishes
of every fan in FL Centre, and every
one who appreciates clean cut,
clean living athlete, who is Il credit
to his chosen profession, will go
with him, and it is to be hoped that
after successful season he, togeth-
CIR with Mrs. Billings and the young
stcr, will once more return to Ell
Centre to pass the off season here.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
REPORT OF DEPOSITS UN
CLAIMED DURING PRE-.
CEDING TEN YEARS

In the First National Bank of Ell
Centre, Calf, as of January /, 1928,
Mcclure, G. A., Mcloland, Calf,
alive or dead (unknown) 10000
Nash, j. p, Thermal, Calf,
alive or dead (unknown) ,,.$3l5.10
|, +. j., Gi;.nola, the undersigned
cashier of the First National Bank,
located at III Centre, Calf, do soil
emily swear that the above is a full
true and correct list of unclaimed
deposits of said bank as of January
l, 1923, or depos.tors known to be
dead; or of depositors who have not
made further deposits or withdrawn
any moneys during the preceding
10 years, excepting such as are
known to me to be living
L. j. GIANOLA,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworu to this 10Th
day of January, 1928, before me,
the undersigned, a notary public in
and for said county.
IRWIN MAUPIN,
Notary Public.
(Notarial Sean.
Jan SO Feb 6, Is, 20.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS CLASSIFIED

Classified advertisements accent.
ed according to the following rates
and rules:
RATES--1'he rate for inserting
Prepaid Classified or Liner Adver.
tisements in The Imperial Valley
Press is l cent per word each inser.
ton, if paid in advance. Minimum
charge rs cents.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
45TH LEGISLATURE;
Is REPLETE WITH
PROBING ACTIVITY
Five Investigations Are
Under Way Despite
RecesSes

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 20.-The
forty-fifth California legislature is
replcte with investigations. Five
comprehensive and exhaustive
probes have either been authorized
or are being considered, following
their recommendation from the floor
of the assemblyIor senate.
Despite the fact that this is the
period of the legislative recess and
the states lawmakers are supposed
to have time to catch up with their
private business aiia;rs, three com
mittees are holding meetings dur
ing the month, ferreting out facts
requested in the resolutions which
authorized their appointment.
The first of the committees to
meet this month is the Jones com
mittee of the senate, which will con
tinue its probe of campaign expendi-
lures of organizations o. individuals
who either supported or opposed in
itiative and referendum measures on
the ballot last fall.
Over 100000 Spent
Three committee meetings had al
ready been held on this particular
proposition before the legislature adj
journed, and expenditure Of over
100000 TO defeat the measure had
already been brought to light. --
Two committees authorized by the
assembly just before the recess ad-
journment will also begin to func-
ton during the month. The one
named to investigate charges that
civil service employees were forced
to contribute to campaign funds of
certain state officials last fall will
hold it's first public hearing in Los
Angeles March 81. 1t will meet in
San Francisco March 2, in Oakland
March 4, and at the capitol OH the
reassembling of the legislature.
Probe Expenditures
The other assembly committee was
named to investigate the expendi-
lures of all candidates for state
office at last falls elections. 1t
will hold a hearing in San Francisco
on February 20. Assemblyman
Bromley, of Los Angeles, is chair
man of this committee, which has
decided that the work of investiga-
ton will be taken up in the follow
ing order: ..
Candidates for United States
senate.
Candidates for state office voted
for in all counties of the state in al
phabetical order of the names of the
successful candidates.
Congressional candidates in the
same order. 81
The assembly oil industries COM
mittee still has under consideration
the Dawson resolution asking an in
vestigation of the petroleum indus
try in California.
The senate motor vehicle commit
tee also has under consideration a
resolution calling for an investiga
ton of the recent dismissal Of state
inspectors from the motor vehicle
department. ....a ...
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
LOS ANGELES MARKET

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20.-Trad
ing today was moderate, supplies
were generally heavy and the mar
ket fairly steady. Supplies of let
tuce are very heavy and the market
very weak. Tomatoes are selling
freely at unchanged prices. Cauli-
flower is weaker, following the ship
ping market. Cabbage is firm with
the quality ordinary, as most heads
are not solid and are larger than de-
sir;.ble sizes.
Artichokes-1.S5M2.00
Beans-aocas, green flat, few
best 1920.
Vcgetables-.Per dozen bupches
beets and turnips, 80; carrots,
80; spinach, 20@25; parsnips,
5000; onions and radishes, 10@15;
parsley, 1920.
Grapes-Locals, northerns, Red
Empress, best sorage stock, soy.
Celery-Southern, San Diego, 500
Grapefruit-Imperial vaiiey, 4.5p
| assoc, special brands 5.50@600.
Arizonas, 4.00@4.75; locals, 2.50@
800.
Lemons-5.25M5.75.
Lettuce-Best local, 60@S0; I'm
perial Valley, large, 1.75@2.00.
Onions-St3ckton Brown, ASSOC
800; white globes, 1.25@2.25; locaI
! Spanish, 3.7504.O0.
Oranges-New crop, special brand
navels, 3.50@4.50.
| Peppers---Chihs, few best. 1920
Mexican, 16ib1S; bells, 10@12.
bells. 1909.
J SQuash--Italian, 1.25.
i Potatoes-North i,;vers, 1.450
,1.6O. Idaho Russets, 1900 go
new stock, Carlsbad best, Gas pc
ID. sweets, Arkansas Nancy Hall
2.00@2.25.
Washington Gems. 90M1.05;
Tomatoes-Mexican Pinks, 1.50@
1.60; ripes, Sc Id.
Mexican Pinks, 1.65@1.75; ripes
,Sc lb.
[ Garlic-Mexican and Northern, II
| OLE.
Okra- Mexican 15@16.
Cauliflower-1.25 so.
BUTTER, EGa5. POULTRY
Butter, 4S; eggs, extra, 30; case
count, 271a; pullets, %; hens, "a tc
2S; br,ilers, 80; old ducks, 20; duck
lings % to 20; hares, IL.
Cattle-Beer steers, good grade
7.00M7.75; medium grade, 6.25M
700; common, 5.00M625. Beef cows
good grade, 5.25@6.OO; medium
! grade, 4.25M5.00; common, $500
$50; Gamers and cutters, 1.50@
$50; bologna and butcher bulls
2.75@5.50; feeder steers, 5.00M6.50
Calves, $50 to 200 pounds, med.
good and choice, 6.50lb9.50: 200 tC
250 pounds, 100000; $50 to 800
pounds, 7.oO@8.50; over 800 pounds
7.0O@8.00.
Hogs, $50 to 200 pounds, $500
9.65; 200 to 250 pounds, S.25M8.25;
, 500 pounds, 7.75MS.00; smooth sows
7.50@S.25; rough sows, 1000 7.25
$50 to 300 pounCs, 8.00@S.50; over
feeder pigs, S.00@s.50.
| Sheep ana Ham0s: Gull wOolod).
Lambs, 81 pounds down, good and
choice, $13@14; medium, 12.50@
1850; medium and good ewes, 800
@7.50; yearling wethers, medium
good and choice, 9.50M1l.00; aged
wethers, 7.500S.2?.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
HOLTVILLE
Takes Possession
of Varney Store
BY Press Staff Correspondent

HOLTVlLLE, Feb. 20. Mr..
Rumsey, who has purchased the Var
ney Brothers store here, took pos
session Monday, and they are now
busy taking inventory. A new sup
ly of merchandise has arrived and
business will continue under the
same management as before.
Mrss. +. *. Weeks and Mrs. Fred
Weeks and children were in Fl Cen
tro shopping Saturday.
For a number of years the Episco.
palians of Holtville have held SER
vices here at intervals, and they are
now trying to arrange to have reg
ular services. There are a number
here belonging to the church and
Monday they win meet at the home
of Mrs. A. b. Lester, at afternoon
tea and discuss the feasibility of
the plan. Bishop Stevens Of Los
Angeles and the Reverend Crawford
will be present. The Reverend
Crawford has been holding the SER
vices here.
az Returns from Colorado
Mrs. Lee Smulling has returned
from u three months visit to her
mother in Colorado, and various
other points east.
ISL Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer o. Busenburg
have returned to their home in San
Diego after spending few days
here on business.
Mrs. Fred Kallenbcrger and
daughter Helen are staying with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. r. Durham, while Mr.. Kallen-
berger is gone to Mexico with load
of cotton
y Eemodeling Home
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Busenburg are
painting and modelling their ranch
house at Meloland this week and
preparing to move there soon.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
TODAY'SMARKET REPORT

The following market quotations
are furnished through the United
Press by the state department OF
agriculture division Of markets.
They are the average of actual
prices obtained between 1880 and 8
O'Clock this morning by San Fran
cisco jobbcrs from their sales to re-
tailers, hotels, restaurants, cafe, etc.
Slight fluctuations may be noted
during the days trading.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

Wearing old clothes is all right
if you know you don t have to.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

First saxaphone was made in 1S46
and the evil hasn't been stopped
yet.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

Entirely too many people try to
get the upper hand by dealing from
the bottom.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
FOR SALE-LIvE STOCK

FOR SALE--1 team of horses, 4
and S, 1860 lbs. Clark w. Adair,
Seeley. 15t6
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
SAN FRANCISCO MARKET
FRUITS

Arrles-Belleileurs, per box, 60
@1.25.
Newton Pippins, (Calif) per box
1.75@2.25; Jonathans, 1.5o@1.75.
Grapefruit-Southern California,
1.75@3.00; Imperial Valley, 5000
$50; Arizona, 4.50.
Lemons-Special pack, 5.50@6.00;
choice, 5.00@5.75; Lemonettes, 200
@4.00.
Oranges-All sizes, 2.50@4.25.
Pears-Anjou, 100000; Com.
Ic. 1.50@2.25; Winter Nellis, 1.50
@2.75.
VEGETABLES
Bunched Vegetables-Per dozen:
Carrots, $1,000; Turnips, $4,000;
Beets, $1,000; Parsley, 80; Radishes,
80; Cabbage, per ID. 1@1h.
Cauliflower-75@1.00.
Celery-Per crate. local. 5000
4.50; San Diego, 4.50@4.75.
Lettuce-1.75@2.25.
OnioAs-Whitc Globes, 10000.
yellow, 100000; browns, LOG
2.25. I - So. '-'--.' .' 80
Peppers-Ben, s@12; Chilis, Is
OILS 1.30@1.40; Russets, 1.20@1.30.
Potatoes - Rivers, 60@S5; Idaho
Russets, 1.10@1.2O; Washington Net
ted Gems, 1.00@1.15; Salina, 1860
1.6o; sweet potatoes, 2.00@2.l5 per
Tomatoes-Southern Choice, loo
GI1.25; l.. A. lug, 1.00@2.00; Mexi-
can per lug 1.25@1.50.
POULTRY
Broilers-1 to ~ pounds, 55@56;
1h to l u lbs, 45@4S.
Fryers-42M44.
Young Roosters-Colored 3h lbs.
and up, 23@25.
Colored old oosters-17@1S.
Leghorn-O1c BOOSTERS, "a.
Leghorn Hens-2a to 3 lbs, rs
@26.
Large Colored Hens-2S@3O.
Ducks-Y Dung, IS@20.
Geese-Young, 23@26.
Live Turkeys-Fancy, 25M26.
Dressed Turkeys-32@34.
Hares-ls@20.
Squabs-55@60.
GRAIN
Barley Feed - 1.60@1.62; ship.
ping, 1.65@1.70.
Wheat Milling, 2.oo@2.25.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

FOR SALE-16 cows or will trade
for young stock or steers. ID. s.
Anderson, Imperial, Cal 16t6
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE

BARGAINS in real estate, coast
and eastern properties exchang-
ed for Imperial Valley land. Can
match any size proposition. Also
good vegetable and alfalfa land
to lease. See r. p. Pope, mem
Der of Hearty Board. 592 Main
st. Phone 321J. 16tI0
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

FOR SALE CHEAP-Ice boxes,
heaters, stoves, chairs, dishes and
other household articles. Drop
around to 1923 Euclid, between
and and lot us show you some
bargains or phone 459. 19t6
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

FOR SALE-40 acres, leveled, bor
dered, under water, for 5000
Liens Agency. lift
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

Stay at home with your cold, .
advises a doctor. 1t would be nicer
If you could leave it there alone.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ROOM WANTED-By gentleman,
located permanently. Room or
two rooms, clean, attractive,
comfortably furnished in good
residential section. References.
Press Box $50. 1918
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

Observation-Disclosures or mex
e perienced person for general of
flee work. Apply in writing, Box
316 Imperial Valley Press. 14tf
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

WANTED-All kinds of junk.
green hides, dry hides, pelts, wool;
sacks, rags, iron, brass, copper etc.
Jos. Mint & Co., Third and Main
st. 1tf
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

WANTED - All kinds poultry,
Young Tom Turkeys, hens
turkeys 24c, heavy colored hens
Leghorn hens zoe, colored
fryers SOC, broilers 35c, roasters
Csc. We call for poultry any
where. Jos. Mintz & Co. Third
and Main st. Phone 60. 5tf
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

The twofoot fish caught las
sunmer are sixfeet long now.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

WANTED-Second hand furniture.
Call 495W. S19 Main st. i0tf
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

FOR SALE-Turkey hens and COB
bier, for breeding purposes, about
80 head. IL miles east of Beck
ers Ranch, Heber. Felix Niboli.
17tl2
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

FOR SALE-High grade upright
piano, almost new, reasonable for
cash. Mrs. Reich, 1873 Broad
way. l7t3
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

WANTED-A few good ranch loans
10 years time. i. P. Sargent.
Phone 321J. 500 Main. eff
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
FOR SALE-MISCELLANEoUs

FOR SALE-Rhode Island eggs for
sale. Az miles west. B. l Difani.
1876
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

ANY MASON desiring employment
please communicate with IL. L..
Barker, city hall, f. II. Lake OF
c. II. Dusold, Masonic employ
ment committee. Employers des
iring help will please do the same.
13tf
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
Lodge Directory

Ell centric LODGE F. q A. M.
Meets Monday evenings at 1880
each week, at Masonic Hall, Visit
ing brethren welcome. G. l.. Childers
w. M; j. X. Ford. See.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

FOR SALE-Good 5 room house.
$50 Euclid Ave. or Tel. II, De-
tween s and 5. 16t4
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
FOR SALE-POULTRY

BABY CHICKS-Barred Rocks and
r. I. Reds. Better chicks for less
money. Thursdays and Mondays.
Fred Quon, Imperial, Cal. Phone
1881. 1914
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

FOR SALE-Citrus Nursery Stock:
l offer, subject to previous sale,
1000 extra fine Lisben lemon
trees and 1900 naval orange
trees, either balled or open root.
w. B. Ames, 418 Grant Bldg,
Los Angeles, California. 15t10
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
PRESS BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
AutcmOtive Electricians

ELECTRICAL SERVICE co.
615 State Street. Phone 504
HERBERT HOLT. Manager
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

FOR SALE--Grape Fruit trees, also
full line Of nursery trees shrub
berry, plants, seeds ,cut flowers,
etc. at Nursery, $50 Main ST., FL
Centre. 3t22
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20

FOR SALE--Sewing machine, Davis
Vertical Feed, good as new. G.
G. Hussey, Seeley. 14t12
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-20
MISCELLANEOUS

BAKER AUTO PAINT SHOP
Opened at 456 Main. Make your
car same as new. 7t26
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-10
HOW MAINTENANCE OF
ROADS SHOULD BE PAID
Sound Economics Only Basis fOT Per
manent Road.

AJAX the automobile and build the
road from the revenues" is a principle
has been expressed by the on
informed voter too many times. But
education and sound economics as
enunciated by bankers and statesmen
has changed the cry. Few who now
concern themselves with road hnanc-
ing, but understand that the right
way to pay for a road is either by
road bonds based on general, not
specific taxation, or from current gen.
eral funds.
The experience of years proves that
the fees from taxed road vehicles
must be spent for maintenance. Main
tenance is always being used up;
vehicle taxes are always coming in to
provide that maintance. To use the
m~aintance fund for building more
road is as unecOnomic as the procedure
of the mar who built a house for
rent, and instead of using some of the
rent to keep his property in condition
and insure it and paint it, spent ii
for another house, letting the first
go to ruin. He will end in the poor,
house, and the county or State which
does not provide a steady mainten
ance fund for road upkeep will bt
bankrupt in good roads long before
the roads are paid for.
1t is gradually coming to be recog.
nized that snow removal is a legiti
mate maintenance charge. All high
ways which can be used but si1
months Of the twelve cost twice theil
price. To get the use of an expen
sive highway for three or four or si1
months of snow time, by the expendi
ture of a small amount Of a mainten
ance fund, isl only sound, common
sense.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-10

For Sale or Exchange-Finely i'm
proved fertile Illinois farm of 5O7
acres, well located and fenced, 2 sets
Of Improvements. Want clear modern
income or improved ranch and equip
ment for part, balance cash of reason
able terms at TO interest on deferred
payments. Give cash price location
and description of your property in
George Jacobson, BOzeman, Mont.
first letter.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-10

ceipts for the year were $667,SS0. and
the expenditures $662,39S. Total mem
bership Of the federation vas an
nOunced as 2,926,469, showing a loss
for the fourth consecutive year, and
Of more than 100000 in the past twelve
months.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-10
NEWS review OF
CURRENT EVENTS
Governor Walton, Beaten in Okla
hOma Election, Refuses to
Give Up Fight.
FOES WANT HIM INDICTED

German Cabinet Resigns and Chan
eelIor Stresemann Plans Directorate
Monarchy Due Soon In Bavaria
Federation of Labor ConVen-
tion-Presldent Coolidge
and World Court.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-10-10
BY EDWARD w. PACKARD

Ut WAS the turn Of Governor Walton
L to get walloped last week, and he
did get wallOped. But he didn't take
the blow lying down. To those who
enjoy a stand-up and knock-down fight,
the news from Oklahoma these days
may be pleasant reading, but 1t really
is not edifying. It would seem that
when such conditions can continue for
q long time there must be something
lacking in our democratic institutions.
Having obtained court sanction for
the special election called for last
Tuesday, the people Of Oklahoma in
sisted on holding it. At first, Walton
declared 1t should not be held, insist
ing that, as he had called 1t, It was
his election and he could call 1t off If
he desired. He reconstructed the state
election board so that it might obey
his behests; ordered the entire Ma
tiOnal Guard Of the state modified
and then recalled the order; called
another special election for Dec. 6;
yielded at last In the face OF various
restraining orders from courts, and
said he was willing TO vaeate his office
If the people of the state preferred
the rule Of the invisible empire" to
hat of the constituted authorities. in
several counties the governors efforts
prevented the citizens from casting
their votes in the usual manner, but
many of them mailed their ballots to
A., oo-FAaT onI O%1,or.- TFCnI fnananufCnd
election machinery. But the election
was held, and by a majority of about
four to one the voters approved Of the
constitutional amendment authorizing
the legislature to convene itself to con
slider impeachment charges against the
governor and other state officers.
Though he was thus knocked
through the ropes, Walton climbed
back into the ring and obtained from
District Judge Tom G. Chambers, one
Of his appOintees, a temporary re
s~training order fOrbiddlng the state
election board to certify the returns
10 the secretary of state. Hearing or
the application to make this order wa
set for October 9. The governor as
serted the election was Illegal because
the proposed amendments submitted
had not been properly advertised. anC
that thousands of voters were intimi
dated by deputy sheriffs and by tn,
influence Of the Ku KluX Khan. TIL
opposition countered with a petition
for a grand jury in Oklahoma City t.
investigate charges that Walton ha
misused public moneys and to inquir
into the appointment of thousands o
state secret service" agents Of tn
executive.
Governor Walton is issuing a streaT
of prOclamatiOns and statements. 1
one Of the latest he says: '"The klu
guns of the nation are trained on m
/ am daily IN receipt of threats of al
sassinatiOn, but I had rather die by tn
hand of an assassin than die the deaf
of a coward. The fight is to a fnisl
There will be no compromise"
Representative McBee, leader of tn
anti-W altOnites in the legislature, a
serts there is no khan issue in Okli
hOma, except in the Authorizations
a d~isordered BRAIN"