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Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
QUICK ACTION OF
BOCUE GETS MAN
WANTED IN OKLA.
Recognizes Car, Driver
From Circular Sent
West

Chief of Police Barker has been
advised that Officers have left
Tulsa, Oklahoma for this city, to
take into custody, Walton Atkinson,
IS, who was arrested here Wednes-
dav on information furnished by the
Oklahoma authorities. A charge of
seduction is held against Atkinson
in the eastern city.
Atkinson arrest here was the
result Of Officer j. c. Bogue's good
memory and his quick eye. The po-
lice received a circular from the
Oklahoma authorities two weeks
ago, in which it was stated that At
kinson was on his way to Califor-
MIA to join his father. The circular
described the car he was supposed
to be driving, and gave its Okla
hOma license number.
Wednesday, while Bogue was
standing on Fourth street, he saw
the car pass by, and noted the Ii
cense number which coincided with
the number given on the Oklahoma
circular. The ear also answered the
description given in the circular He
Immediately gave chase and placed
Atkinson under arrest. The latter
admitted his identity when con-
fronted with the circular.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
Round Up Two
More in Theft

Fidelis Mockc and Manuel Rosen-
do were picked up on Main street
this morning by Officers Bogue and
Deaton of the FL Centre police de-
partment, who recognized them as
confederates of f. Gonzales, sent
enced yesterday to serve 800 days
in Jail for having stolen property in
his possession.
Gonzales was found earlier in the
week with a miscellaneous collec.
ton of paint brushes, garden hose,
electric fans and automobile acces-
sories, which he was unable to ac-
count for satisfactorily. The paint
brushes were identified by a sales
man for 4 Los Angeles wholesale
house.
Mocke and Rosendo were arraign-
ed before Judge Thompson and
pleaded guilty. The court imposed
fine of $500 on the former, ana
$3.50 in Rosendo s case. In the alb
sence of sufficient money to pay
the fines, Mocke will spend 150 days
in Jail and Rosendo $50 days.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
When and Why
Is a "Cat
Skinner"

Mule skinning' is a term
that has long been in use in the
West, nearing the art Of driv-
iEg one Or ,aore teams OF mules.
A ''Inule skinner is one who
has perfected the art.
"Cat skinner is q compare
tively modern term and when
Press representative noticed it
on the bIotter at the county Jail
this morning, information swe6
Immediately sought. A "cat
e'<ipner,' according to Jailer
Evans, is a man who acts as
chauffeur for a caterpillar trac-
tor and not one who makes
living by ripping the hide off
felInes, as might be supposed.
3. ID. Griffin is a ''cat skin
ncr' but he will tie unable to
work at his trade. for the next
four months, as he is a guest of
Sheriff Gillett for that length
of time, on invitation from JUS
tice G. Z. Markey Of Calexico,
when it was learned that Griffin
could net pay fine of $500,
imposed for u misdemeanor. Fe-
lix Barreda and James H. Sim
cox, arrested with Griffin, will
be his companions during the
four month period. They arc not
"cat skinners. Bash
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
PUT ACTION ON
BORDER UP TO
INTERPOST BODY
B0yce Aten Post Enjoys
Livest Meeting in
Months

Believing that action by the In
terpost Council of the American
Legion would have more weight in
obtaining action tending to climin-
ate objectionable conditions at Mex
icali, Boyce Aten Post, American
Legion, at last night s meeting vot-
ed down a motion that the post
pass resolution similar to one re-
Gently passed by the El Centro
Chamber of Commerce. In place of
such action, the resolution which
was drawn up by the resolutions
committee following the last meet
ing of the post, was referred to the
Interpost Council, with recon-
mendation of favorable action.
Introduction of the resolution
brought forth considerable discus
sion from the floor, The consensus
of opinion was that any good such
such a resolution might accomplish
would be intensified if the Interpost
Council, representing all the~Posts
in the valley, placed the stamp of
its approval on 1T.
The Interpost Council is already
known in Washington, because CT
its activities in behalf of Boulder
Canyon dam, and as one provision
Of the resolution asks for action by
the federal government. the council
would be more influential than the
post
The committee appointed some
time 400 to investigate the possibil-
tiles of acquiring 4 permanent home
for the post, reported on desirable
location. which would he an ideal
one for the post if it can be obtain
ed. \ new committee consisting of
Vaughn Thompson, Clinton Harris
and Charlie Barry, was appointed to
CONTINUED on Page Eight
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
|. A. MAN GIVEN
FULL PENALTY
UNDER new LAW
BY United Press Leased Wire


BY United Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES, Nov. IL
Joe Merkel, a dairyman, today
faces sterilization and rs years
in prison for an attack upon
two girls, following his convic-
ton here late yesterday.
Merkcl's case is the first IL
the state involving this opar-
alton.
1t was brought out at the trial
that the two curly headed little
girls were playing on the lawn
at their home when abducted
by Merkel. They were taken
to a house and then left.
Police discovered Merkel
later through Identification by
the girls when he came back
toeth house. He gave an allbl
as his defense.
Under the new statute, pass
ed by the last legislature, Mcrk-
el can be punished by so years
Imprisonment ON one count
25 on another and by permanent
sterilization.
It took the jury one hour to
determine Merkel's guilt. He
will be sentenced next Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
NO MORE LEAD
ON LETTUCE is
LATEST EDLCT

Lettuce growers, who are spray
ing their lettuce with arsenatc of
lead, to make them head early, are
warned by Horticultural Commits
sioner Hariigan to stop this prac-
tice under penalty of having their
entire crop condemned.
The commissioner stated this
morning that his attention has been
called to several instances, where
this poison has been used on lettuce,
and he has taken the question up
with the growers and induced them
to discontinue this action.
Arsenate of lead, while forcing
the lettuce to mature early, is like
ly to have serious consequences to
those who consume the lettuce, Har-
rigan said.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Nov.
Ill have reached the conclusion
that | cannot have a fair trial i'll
this court. | hereby withdraw.
Governor j. c. Walton amazed the
senate court of impeachment today
by rising from the midst of his
counsel at the middle table and
making this statement.
The governors statement came
Immediately after testimony re-
garding the Ku Klux Klan offered
bv the executive counsel had been
barred by the court.
Before the trial could proceed,
Walton, pale of face and in voice
that was not entirely steady, rose
slowly to his feet and began to
speak.
81 have been sitting here fight
ing for my honor and rights for
ten days" he said.
81 don t wish to criticize any of
the honorable members of the court
but | reached the conclusion that
cannot have fair trial in this
court.
"Therefore, for my own sake and
| for the sake of my wife and chill,
dren, upon whom the stain of this
unfail trial must reflect, | hereby
withdraw from this court.
"You may proceed as you see
fit.'
The governors action took the
court by surprise and great com
motion ensued for a time, after
which the trial proceeded without
him.
Attacks Atty. sprague
Shortly after. Walton withdrew
the senate court was thrown into
an uproar by the attempt of SEN
ator Anglin, president protein OF
the senate, to attack Attorney
Sprague, one of Waiton's counsel.
Amglin was held off by half 10
dozen senators and the court took
recess for 20 minutes.
Senator Anglin had stated that
he understood that al subpoenas
for witnesses for the governor had
been withdrawn.
Sprague, who was leaving the
room, said he did not believe any.
such statement.
Angin screamed something about
being called i "liar' and hurled
pencil at Sprague, then attempt
ed to crawl over the desks toward
him.
The disturbance finally was
quieted down. 4
Governor Walton s counsel follow
ed him from the room. The with
drawal was taken to mean that no
defense will be presented.
In view of this a number of the
court voted to move at once on
the impeachment charges but mo-
ton that the trial proceed super
ccded this.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
Going Ea st to
Aid Borderland
Highway Assn.

Stanley Hale, vicc-president of
the San Diego Chamber of Com
merce, was expected to arrive in this
city this afternoon on his way TO
El Paso, Texas, by automobile in
behalf Of the Borderland Highway
Association.
Hale will visit the chambers of
commerce of practically every city
cnroute, and will distribute maps
showing the southern routes to
California from the cast, and urge
upon these bottles the Importance
of cooperating with California ci-
ties in directing traffic this way.
Following several days stay in
FL Paso, Hale plans to go on to
Kansas City and Indianapolis, and
in all probability will be gone about
a month.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
Border Petition
Receiving Many
Signatures Here

The $50 mile zone petition -
which was started II circulation
last Sunday by the County Minis
terial Association is being received
with enthusiasm wherever it is
presented, according to a statement
made by Rev. A. E. Worthy today.
1t is estimated that already over
200 signatures have been placed on
copies of the petition in this city,
and probably many more in ether
parts of the county. Copies of the
petition were today placed in the
lobby of the post office, and in
the city library, so that every one
who desires to do SO may have an
opportunity to sign their name.
This petition asks that the gov
crnment of the United States en-
deavor to enter into Il treaty with
Mexico whereby that country would
establish a 80 mile zone south of the
international boundary which should
be free from the sale of "intoxicat-
ing liqour, gambling in all forms
vice and prostitution and traffic in
narcotics.
In ease that such zone cannot
be established, the petition requests
that our government close the
boundary line to all American citi'
Zens and residents who do not have
legitimate business in Mexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
Walton, Enraged, Withdraws from Impeachment Trial
Lloyd George
Back i1l Midst
Political Frau

NORTHAMPTON, Nov. 17.-Ba-
yid Lloyd George opened ms e!ec-
ton campaign here today with a
scathing attack on Prime Minister
Stanley Baldwin.
Starting off what is expected to
be one of the fiercest political bat
ties in recent English history, the
ex-premier called his successor Il
weak man in the hands by mutin-
GERS who were heading the ship of
state onto the rocks.
His eyes glistening with the
thrill of battle as they used 20 be
fore the ex-premier wore himself
down under the strain of the war,
he drew rounds of applause and
cheers as he Knocked Baldwin s ''tin
can election.
Brist'ing with vigor he regain
ed on his American trip, the old time
sly smile playing around the corners
of his mouth, Lloyd George shot
blow after blow that reused the
three thousand persons packed in
the new theater as they saw "the
wizard > himself &gain.
"You don t want protection from
French mills he said almost wist-
fully, "you want protection from
French militarists. -
Flags New Tariffs
He referred to the protective ia
riffs proposed by Premier Baldwin
for goods coming from outside tho
empire SO as TO give "a preference
to empire products.
"Tin canners,' labeled the pro
tectionists, because he said, even
their protective measures, applied us
they were to such rare foOdstuffs as
canned salmon, would not satisfy
the British dominions while it would
contribute to higher cost of
living in England.
"The real reason for the unem-
ployment we still have is the impov-
crishment of our European custom
ers as result of the great war ,,
he continued.
lie put all his strength into his
plea TO keep Britain a free trade
country, pointing out her prosperity
depended on il.
Purchases of British goods in
foreign countries, he pointed out,
could only be made by payment ill
goods, in services or IN interest on
investments.
He summed up the situation in
the country, with its great ship
ping enterprises carrying on Bri-
tain S business all over the world,
by saying:
AS long as the United States
remains protectionist country,
Britain S slips will rule the waves.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
l9 DEAD WHEN
GERMANS FIGHT

by United Press Leased Wire
PARIS, Nov. IT, Sixteen
men were killed in clash be-
tween Rhenish separatists and
armed peasants in village near
Benn, dispatches here said to-
day.
The fighting occurred when
peasants loyal to the Berlin
government attacked separa-
tist demonstration. Fifteen of
the dead were separatists.
One worker and two police
were killed in Essen when
workers clashed with a guard
detachment at one of the gates
of the Krupp plant. Fourteen
were injured.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
Whited Elected
New Pharaoh
OF Sciot Order
.By United Press Leased Wire

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Nov. IL
Jesse M. Whited of San Francisco
is new pharaoh of the ancient Egyp-
tian Order of Sciots today. He was
elected at the 18th annual conven-
ton of the supreme pyramid here
70 succeed E. F. de la Mater of
Vallejo.
The offices of supreme mobib and
supreme armeses, next in line OF
succession to the seat of pharoah,
went to Ray w. Baker of Fresno
and II. ID. Maynard of Alameda,
respectively.
Claus Spreckels, vice president of
the San Diego traction lines, was
elected pastophori, the highest of
flee in the order not governed be-
cause successive. l.. e. Beaumont
of San Luis Obispo was elected SUI
preme trustee.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
OLD RESIDENT OF
HOLTVILLE DEAD

Benjamin S. Griffin, who for the
past. II years has been a resident
of Imperial Valley died yesterday
at his home tour miles southwest
of Holtville on the Holtville CaleX-
leo highway. Griffin was 66 years
of age, and had not been we'll for
the last two months.
lie is survived bv his wife. Min
rie Griffin, Il son +. D. Griffin of
lEoltville, ana several other chill
3ren. Being among the pioneer re-
sidents of the valley, Griffin had
made many friends throughout the
county who Will regret to learn of
his death.
Funeral services will be held Mon
day afternoon at 1:30 at Lemons
funeral narlors. Interment will be
made at Evergreen.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
WHAT'S DOING

1.-THE Spider and The Rose
Palace theater tonight.
Bible Chautauqua, Tulane
theater tonight and tomorrow.
DaEco at Masonic hall to-
night.
Church services tomorrow.
woman Proof Palace the
ater tomorrow night.
Spanish War Veterans picnic,
John j. Laird Ranch near
Brawley, tomorrow.
Twice Told Tales section,
Ten Thousand Club, club house
Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
JAIL ESCAPEE is
FLEEING IN HILLS
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Bv United Press Leased Wire
YUBA CITY, Cal, Nov. IL
Frank Taylor, bandit who escaped
from the county Jail this morning,
continued his flight in the hills in
n relay of Communicated automo-
biles this afternoon.
After employing the machine of
7. N. Rodeher to take him to the
outskirts of Marysville, telling him
that the only reason he didn't Kill
him was because he was an old
man, he held up II. c. Mckiernan
and forced him at the point of n
gun to take him to the Crcps ranch
near Stephensville, where he got
out and told McKiernan to drive on
after offering him 81 for his ser
vices.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
NOT DISMAY Ed,
LEGION LAUNCHES
4 NEW PROGRAM
Veterans Win Go After
Bonus Harder Than
Ever

. WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Soi.
dier bonus forces staggered by Sec.
.letary Mellon 5 tax reduction pro
gram were reforming their lines
today for vigorous campaign in
the new congress.
American Legion officials made
ne effort to minimize the blow
dealt the bonus by Mellon but they
.are not doWnheartcd
+ Before Mellon S anti-bonus tax
plan was announced they claimed Il
mouse majority of s to l for the
bonus and senate majority that
could override any presidential veto.
Now thcT say congress must be
re-polled OH the question.
Legion forces deny Mellon s
contention that a bonus would
defer Il tax cut for years.. They
declare the bonus would not inter
fere with Il substantial reduction
IF taxes. But they concede the
force Mellon 5 arguments will have
with tax payers and congressman.
The Legion plans to rave theii
fourfold bonus plan re-introduced.
1t provides:
!. Cash bonus if veterans SER
vice credit is not more than $50
estimated TO $16000,90C.
.. Adjusted service certificate
or paid Up insurance policy pay
able in twenty years with :, so pei
cent loan value estimated at So,
564, ,00e ,00C cost over - year period
3. Vocational training aid, es
timated to cost $4,000, 700.
1. Farm anI home aid estinr
ated to cost $412,0O0,0O0. The tota
cost of the. bill is estimated st $3,
SG0,00C,000 over a A year period.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
FOOTBALL FINALS
by United Press Leased Wire
Haskell II; Marines II, (tie).
Brown g; Harvard 7.

by United Press Leased wire
Haskell II; Marines II, (tie).
Brown g; Harvard 7.
Tufts 10; Massachusetts, Ag-
gie27.
Ohio Uni 7, Derisor 7.
Cornell 81; John Hopkins o.
Colgate 10; Syracuse 7.
Minnesota 90; Iowa 7.
Holy Gross 40; Springfield 0.
Bucknell IA; Georgetown 0.
West Virginia As; st. Louis 0.
Williams 23; Amherst 7.
Rhode Island State 0; Con-
necticut Aggies IS.
Chicago IT; Ohio State 8.
Georgia Tech 8; Kentucky 8.
Notre Dame 81; Butler 7.
Indiana 6; Wabash 30.
Washington IS; Missouri 7.
Kansas IT; Drake 0.
Dart So; Colby 0.
Michigan 6; Wisconsin 3.
Army 20; Bethany 6.
Nebraska &c; Ames IA.
Coe II; Grinnel 0.
Mulhenberg IS; Catholic Uni
IL.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
L. A. POLICE BREAK
UP A dope" RING

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17.-When
police raided rooming house to-
day they arrested IL men and recov-
cred stolen merchandise valued at
$4,000 and about $500 worth of
narcotics, breaking up what Officers
believe is a large ring of retail
drug peddlers.
One of the men, Jose Quinoes, pos
sessed drugs worth $500, police
found.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
Testify in Regard
To u. Hospitals
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Nov. l7.-Test.
imony that contracts for the con-
struction of hospitals had been reg
ularly awarded during the time
Colonel Charles r. Forbes was di-
rector of the Veterans Bureau was
given before the senate investigat'
ing committee by Colonel II. $. War
ton of the war department.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
FRANCE and u. s.
AGREE ON DEBT

by United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, Nov. III
France is expected to come to
an agreement with the United
States regarding payment of her
war debts to this government,
it was declared on high author
ity here today.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
3G WOUNDED VETS
WILL GET HOMES
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SACRAMENTO, Cal, Nov. IL
Thirty wounded veterans of Cali
fornia viii be awarded farms by
the veterans welfare boar0 before
Christmas, says George Stout, See
retary. Fifty other disabled men
will be given homes.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
M'ADOO BACK
IN L. A. TODAY
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17.-Wil-
liam G. McAdoo, candidate for the
democratic presidential nomination,
was to arrive here today from the
east.
Prominent local democrats are
planning to greet McAdoo at the
train. He will be accompanied by
his family.
Democratic politicians here say
that McAdoo will make no further
mention of his candidacy until he
has conferred with party leaders of
the state.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
Coolidge Says
He'll Help EN-

By United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, Nov. IT,
If the women of American want
an equal rights amendment TO
the constitution, congress will
give it TO them, President Cool
idge predicted today In greeting
2n0 members Of the Natioraf
Woman's party who called At
the white house TO urge his sup
port Of the equal right constl-
uution,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
L. A. Still Champ
In Waltzing
Circles

By United Ercss Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES, Nov. IT,
Los Angeles retained the waltz
ing title of the state when a
local couple last night won by
one point from a pair represent
inc Sar Francisco.
Miss Francis Lee and Irving
Werlblum are the winning cou-
pie, and Miss Ethel Rutherford
and Thomas Ward, the defeated
waltz champions of san Francis
co.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

San Jacinto~-Poorman farm com
prising 5000 acres being subdivided
INTO five and ten acre tracts.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
SUDDEN ACTION
SURPRISES ALL
in COURTROOM
Senator Anglin Tries to
Attack WaltOn's
Lawyer
H,fy -i7
Counsel Follows; No
Defense Will Be
Made

BY United Press Leased Wire
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla,
Nov. 17.-Counsel for Gov. j. G.
Walton will ask the federal
court on November 81 to grant
temporary injunction agairst
the house of of representatives,
the house board of managers
and Acting Governor M. e.
Trapp, to prevent his custer.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

$4,000 acres of public land in
California, Nevada and Utah to be
opened TO ex.service men.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

Living to a ripe old age would
be much easier 80 do if it was q
little less expensive.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17

NEW HAVEN, Nov 17.-Before
a crowd of $4,000 which packed ev-
cry inch of Yale Bowl, the cell
Bulldogs smeared the landscape
with the carcass of "Old Nassau s
Tiger in the second of the big
Three football matches here to-
day, the final score being q to 0.
Defeat was prophesied for Prince
ton by all who have followed foot
ball this year, in view of their de-
feats by Harvard and Notre Dame,
and tie game with the Navy.
Yale started the scoring in the
first quarter, which was marked by
considerable punting by both teams.
Pond was finally sent over the line
for a touchdown, after which Nal
lory kicked the goal. Yale added
three more points shortly after the
opening of the second quarter, when
Captain Mallory boted the ball for
n field goal. He repeated the per-
Torrance a few minutes later, the
half ending with the score Yale l3.
Princeton @.
In the third quarter, Neidlinger
was sent over the line for touch
down, Yale making the score by
straight football and & couple of
fake plays. Mallory kicked the goal,
running Yale's score up to 20.
Yale added another touchdown in
tho fina1 uuorter and Mallory apaiu
kicked the goal, making the score
Yale 81, Princeton 0. There was
no further scoring.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
ZEV WINS-YALE BEATS PRINCETON
Manu- Thousands
See zIu0Sp0rt
Classics I'OduU
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CHURCHILL DOWNS, Ky,
Nov. 17.-Harry Sinclair's zev,
retrieved the crown he lost at
Latonia two weeks ago today.
He defeated Carl Widemann'
In Memoriam by nose in their
mile and a quarter match race.
The time 2:06 3-5.
The attendance was estimated
at $4,000 although the turnstiles
were still clicking merrily even
after the running Of the second
race.
So close was the finish that
many believed In Memorian
had won but the judgeI decided
in favor of the sor, of the
Finn.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-17
COTTON MARKET
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cotton market closed steady.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
Halliday Before Christmas.

The President will issue an order
about the middle Of December giving
half-holiday on the day before
Christmas to federal employees, and
District workers will also have Il brief
suspension of labor that they may set
themselves for the joys of Christmas 9
eve and Christmas. 1t, is said that
there is no assurance that the order
will include IL half holiday for the day
the custom until last year, when
President Harding declined to grant
it, Half a day OF rest before Christ
mas is a small thing in the way OF q
Christmas gift from the government
to its workers, but It will give a sense
of keen appreciation to thousands Of
men and women. 1t would not strain
the government to close its work
shops and put up the shutters for d
few hours before New Year day.
Here's hoping that we, including the
workers for the general government
and the District, may have a little
time before the great annual festivals
to make last-hour purchases of gifts
and dinner sundries and make ready
for the pleasures that should come TO
all on Christmas and New Year day.