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Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
Calpatria Man Murdered In Northend Pool Hall
MURDERER HAS
ESCAPED INTO
MEXICO. BELIEF
COlOred Men Held After
Murder Released -
Yesterday

John Wilson, colored, alleged
murderer of Frank Flores in the
eastside pool hall establishment of
Ed Montgomery Saturday night, at
Calipatria, escaped following the
killing and is still at large. The
killing resulted from Flores at
tempt to take money from him in Il
pool game by the negro, in rear
room of the establishment after the
game.
The sheriff's deputies are con-
ducting Investigations today and
are continuing their search for. VIII
son. A Calexico negro stated this
morning that he saw Wilson cross
the international boundary line into.
Mexieali last night. This is the
only clue as to his whereabouts.
Anderson White, 36 years, J. G.
Owens, 10 years, and A. v. Craw-
ford, 26 years, all eOlored were ar
rested and questioned Saturday
night. AS nothing of Importance
was revealed they were released
Yesterday. They are field workers
near Calipatria and have only been
in the county eight or nine months.
h Flores, who was 60 years of age,
was killed by bullet wound in the
region of the stomach. When ths
coroner reached the scene of the
murder Flores was sitting in chair
just as he apparently had been at
the time of the shot. The body was
brought to Lemons parlors today.
An inquest is pending until Tuesday
in hopes the murderer will Ce
couoht
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
man IS BURNED
TO DEATH WHEN
GAS" IS ICNITED
Irrigation District En-
i pl0ye Dies Following
Tragedy

Loyalty to his employers yester-
day cost G. A. Davis, 80, his life,
when he was the victim of flames
on Il dredger in the East Side dis
triet near the drainage canal.
Z Davis, was an emplove of the Ir-
rigation District, was taking gas
oline from the dredger tank late
Saturday afternoon, when in some
tnnaccountable way the gasoline ig-
nited, and in an instant the man
was a flaming torch. Thinking only
of preventing the dredger from
catching fire, Davis threw himself
from the bulky piece of machinery,
and the flames, thus. spread by the
rush of ;ir, spread over the lnan S
body in an incredibly short space
r of time. Another man. who was
also at work on the dredgcr, rushed
to Davis assistance and only sue
ceeded in eXtinguishing the flames
after completely covering the man
with sand and dirt.
! DR.. R. O. Thompson of CaleXico,
was Immediately summon and had
the man removed to Il hospital in
tsCalexico where everything posslbl,
i was done to save the man s life
| but without avail. He died yes
terdav at 12.45 p.tm. after intens
suffering.
I The body was removed TO 'tls
! funeral parlors sof b. E. Lemon
where an inquest will be held later
! SO far as can be learned, the MAJ
! had no relatives in the valley an(
an investigation is being made tt
! locate brothcrin-law, said to be
/ on the police department in Bakers
field. Davis is said to have been
former resident of Fresno, where
he was connected with the Forman
Protective Patrol Company, but at
late hour today it had been i'm
possible to locate either relatives ol
friends of the unfortunate man.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
ARREST zoo In
PERSIA, RESULT
IMBRIE MURDER

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WASHINGTON, July 21.-
Arrest of Thalosi Zedeh, "a lead
ing dignitary of a religious sect
in Persia and 200 others sus-
pectcd in the murder Of Robert
w. Imbrie, American vice con-
sui, was reported to the state
department today by Joseph S.
,Kornfild, American minister at
Teheran.
The entire Persian press is
filled with denunciation of the
murder sat a time when the
cordial returns between Persia
and the United States are un-
rivalled,' Kornfield reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
13 MISSIONARIES
LEAVE FOR Widest
PARTS OF ORIENT
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LOS ANGELES, July 2l.-Thir-
teen passionist fathers left here to-
day for San Francisco on their way
to reach the province of Hanan in
the bandit infested interior of China
to Christianize the pagans of the
Orient.
Representative Catholics gathered
at st. Vibiana S cathedral yesterday
to bid farewell to these young and
old men who were to leave on their
journey of sacrifice and service.
Father German, superior of the
east, who is in charge of the mis-
s,onuires, stated that the territory
to which the Is have been assigned
is the most inaccessible part OF the
provice of Hanan where bandits
several times fired on the fathers
now in China and captured one
priest.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
LITTLE ACTIVITY
AT POLICE COURT

There was little activity over the
week end in police circles, the only
cases coming before Judge White
law this morning being that OF Roy
Hays and several traffic violators.
Havs, who was arrested in June,
on vagrancv charge was given q
six months suspended sentence, on
the stipulation that he leave town
Immediately. He promised he would.
Six persons paid small fines for
minor infractions of the local traf'
fic ordinance, five three dollar fines
and one tive dollar fine being i'm.
posed.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
SUPREME COURT
GRANTS REHEARING
H0 FF M AN CASE
Utley Will Be Able to
Give Evidence Ruled
Out at Trial

Th California supreme court rend-
cred a decision Saturday which gives
officials of Imperial county repre-
scnting the people, in the case re-
sulting from the shooting of Jack
Shaffer by d. B. Hoffman at Rock
wood May %, 1923, the right TO
have the case reheard. 1t will
probably come up during the Sep
tember court term, according to Dis
trict Attorney +. r. Utley.
The point of law involved in the
rchearing will be that the prosecti-
tioa may present facts to show the
good character of the deceased. This
may only be done when derogatory
evidence is accepted by the presld.
ing Judge when presented in behalf
of the defendant at his trial. Hoff'
man was given not less than l0
Years by Judge F. d. Cole on Octo-
Der ~, following the trial which
began October IL.
cplle tihle dSo tHc aPpOho.0
court reversed Judge Coles deci-
sion and the county's request for a
rehearing followed Immediately.
The district attorney stated this
morning that they will present evil
dence to the effect that ordinarily
Shafer was. peaceful man and of
goo,t character, which evidence they
were not permitted to give during
the trial before the appellate court
and which was ruled out at the orig
iual. trial. GE
+. ID. Hoffman was permitted to
remain in the Imperial county Jail
PENDING the outcome of the county s
appeal to the state supreme court.
He has been Jail since May 30, 1923.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
Second Big Case
Guilty Plea
Entered
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By United Press Leased Wire
CHICAGO, Jul y21 - The
Franks case, in which Clarence
Darrow completely surprised the
prosecution by entering pleas of
guilty for the young mnrderers,
Loeb and Leopold, is the second
big criminal trial Darrow has
handled in such manner.
Darrow was the chief counsel
for the Mcnamara brothers in
their trial at Los Angeles l3
years ago for the dynanliting of
the Los Angeles Times. The trial
had been in progress for some
time with both state and defense
fighting fo revery possible ad-
vantage when Darrow suddenly
entered plea Of guilty. The
taking of testimony immediately
ended and the McNamaras were
sentenced to the penitentiary.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
ALLEGED AUTO
THIEV ES AR E.
BROUGHT BACK

Two alleged automobile thieves
were brought back to the Imperial
County Jail, one Saturday from In
dio and one Sunday from Bakers
field. Deputy Sheriffs j. S. Oswalt
and j. f. Adkins bringing the men
in.
+. Callahan who claims Peoria,
Illinois as his home came to the
valley a week ago. On Friday it
is alleged he stole Ford ear in
CaleXico. Callahan, formerly "a
railroad conductor and 81 year old,
is now at the Jail awaiting trial.
David Cessna, 25, who was brought
to iail Sunday was caught in Bakers
field. He awaits trial on the charge
of embezzling an automobile from
the Hodges Loan and Auto Compa-
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
EXPECT GERMAN
DELEGATES SOON
ALLIED MEETING
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LONDON, July 2l.-lhc cohlh'it
tees of experts of the allied confer-
ence carried out intensive discus
sions over the weekend, maxim pro-
oress which virtually assures a
plenarv session by Tuesday.
1t now is expected the German
delegates will arrive late this week,
although no invitation had been
sent up to noon today.
Ambassador Kellogg, who is Am
crican representative in the con.
ference, attended the meeting of
delegation heads at No. 10 Downing
street at 1880 Il, ih today on the
invitation tof Prime Minister Mae
Donald. It is understood the leader
discussed important points of the
decisions reached by the commit
tees in their weekend meeting.
This mornings conference in
Downing street was attended by the
'Big Five'' of the gathering
Prime Minister Macdonald, Ambas.
sador Kellogg, Premier Herriot of
France, Prcmicur Theunis. of Bel
eium and Minister De Stefani of
italy. When the meeting broke mp
shortly after noon, it was under
stood the leaders had decided to hold
plenary session Tuesday in event
the second committee of the gen
cral conferences completes ITS re-
port by that time.
TT .-ff gttI n
BERLIN, July el.--London and
Paris reports that the Allied eopfer
cncc in the British capital is near
ing the conclusion of satisfactory
agreements, aroused considerable OF
tmism here today. News that
Germany probably will be invited to
send delegates TO the conference
this week was especially welcome.
The government, it is learned, is
prepared to send. Foreign Minister
Strescmann to London as head of o
German delegation just as soon rs
an invitation arrives
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
WALSH RETlRES
AS CHAIRMAN
DEM. COMMITTEE
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WASHINGTON, July Ex-senator
Davis /. Walsh, Massachusetts, to-
dav announced his retirement as
chairman of the Democratic sena-
torial committee. He will be sue
eeeded by Senator Jones, New Mex
leo.
Walsh, in resigning, said he was
following the precedent that the po-
sitiOn should be held only through
one congressional election.
The committee S work is largely
advisory and cooperative with the
Democratic national committee Its
chief function is to aid party can
didates for the senate.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
WOMAN IS BADLY
HURT in CRASH

Mrs. Santiago Cassie of Santa
Monica was badly injured in an
auto smash-up near Heber yesterday
when the car driven by her husband
collided wi>A the ear driven by
Fred Davidson of West
Both ears were travelling toward
Calexico when, according to wit
nesses, Cassie, in attempting to pass
DavidsOn's s car side swiped it.
There were two passengers in the
Ford but only Mrs. Cassie was hurt.
Mrs. Cassie was taken to the Ca
lexico hospital. 1t is not expected
that her injuries will be fatal.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
ARGENTINE AVIATOR
WILL CIRCLE GLOBE

AMSTERDAM, July 21.--,
Plans of Major Kanni, Argen-
tinu aviator, for his attempted
flight around the world have
been completed and the flyer
probably will take off from this
city within the next few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
La Toilette Is
Endorsed in Pa.
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HARRISBURG, Pas July 2l-The
La Toilette. Wheeler ticket was unan
imously endorsed by representatives
of Socialists, Farmer,Labor and Pro-
gressive parties of the state at a
conference here today when a state
branch of the conference for Pro-
gressive political action was form
ed.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
UNMASKED PAIR IN
BOLD BANK HOLDUP
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PONcA CITY, Okla July Cir
Two unmasked bandits held M the
State Bank at Uncas, near here, 70
day and escaped with $500 cash.
After gathering np oil currency
in sight, the bandits locked The
bank customers and Cashier Jae'
cues in the vault. Posses from New
Kirk aud Kaw City went in pursuit
Of them.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-07-21
District Victor
. In Suit by IlUO
Big Companies

The ease of the Southern Pacific
Land company and the Title lnsur-
ance and Trust company against the
Imperial Irrigation district were
decided in favor of the district by
Judge J. p. Wood in department
two of the superior court in I'M
pciia! county on Saturday. Judge
Cole and Judge M. w. Conkling be-
ing ineligible to preside.
The case is the outgrowth of liti-
CATION based upon the changed
water rates instituted by the irri-
CATION board some moths ago, which
tied up irrigation affairs in the
courts Tor several months before be-
ing finally settled in favor of the
irrigation district.
The present decision in each case
smstains the demurrer obtained by
the irrigation district several months
ago, denies temporary injunction,
and disolves the temporary restrain
ing order heretofore issued. In ad-
dItlon to the points of the two cas-
eg which the court declared settled
bv the recent final decision i'll the
we'll known Wores water case are
several new phases. The two points
! invoked by the defendants are fatal
to the complaints of the plaintiffs
| The second point, if well taken, il
! fatal to the entire action, is the opiI
! ion given by Judge Wood.
The first point of law invoked
was that plaintiffs who go into a
court of equity to enjoin the EN-
! forcement of tax against them, If
any part of the tax is justly due and
the amount can be reasonably deter
mined, must first pay or offer to
pay such amount. Il is not enough
that they allege a willingness to
to pay, as that would permit them
to retain their money while the pub
lie is left without requisite funds
during litigation. The plaintiff ac-
cording to law must pay what is
justly due aud contest only the re-
| mander. ~ t&
Two Points Involved
In the present case the plaintiffs
merely averred a. willingness to pay,
/ while the defendants showed that
the tax was justly due and could
have been asceltainetk ny the plain
tiffs,
The second point of law involved
was that the plaintiffs failed to
attack the action of the district in
regard to the alleged fraud practic-
ed against them by the district,
though they had knowledge of it
! within the time limit set by law
for such attacks. In the decision
rendered by Judge Wood he states
that the failure of the plaintiffs
to act within the 80 days legally
permitted by law refuses them the
right to raise the issue of fraud or
of any other supposed irregularity.
Their. failure to act in time cured
the alleged irregularity.
Judge Wood declared that discus
sion of authorities for his decision
would be too lengthy for the time
ut the court s disposal. He stated
that his review of the briefs present
ed by the counsel was sufficient to
advise counsel the ground of the
court S ruling.
Evening star., 1924-03-17
WILLIS ASSURES
RIGHTING OF EVILS
Senator Lauds Loyalty at Banquet
of Treasury Register
Force.
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GARRETT ALSO SPEAKS
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RETT ALSO SPEAKS
Value of Social Gatherings Dis
cussed by Texan.

Senator Frank n. Willis, rcpubli-
can of Ohio. describing the atmos-
phere OF the Senate ut present as
somewhat hectic. and surcharged
with suspicion" declared that "if
there is any wrongdoing. every de-
cent man and woman wants to sec
that wrongdoing punished. And it
will be punished
Speaking Saturday night at the first
annual banquet OF the office of the Reg
lister of the Treasury, Senator Willis ex-
pressed the conviction that in spite
OF the somewhat feScred' develop
ments of the day, the great bulk ol
our fellow countrymen and the great
bulk of our public servants are sin
cerely doing their duty"
Represents tive Daniel l.. Garrett of
Texas spoke of the value of social
gatherings of such nature where
workers were gathered together in
the spirit of conIradcgie. "onc OF the
troubles of this old world" he. said.
lis that VIC do not slap our neighbor
on the shoulder and say: You are
doing fine. you are doing welt Keep
II up" Other speakers were Repre-
sentativcs Theodore Burton Of ohio
The Americans Creed" was deliv-
cred by the author. William Tyler
Page. clerk of the House of Repre-
sentatives. Harley V. Spcclman,
register of the Treasury, as toast
master explained that in the person
Evening star., 1924-03-17

mel Of the ONCE was represented
every state In tho union.
Dialect Stories Given.
Entertainment features, OF the eve-
ming were furnished by Paul F,
Grove, with dialect stories; Ross Far
rar.. tenor. and Edwin Callow, as bass
soloist. ana Is TONY. tho Barber
Miss Louise Shinn presented a
humorous feature. Fantasy" In
which she involved numerous per-
sons in the registrars Office.
Community singing was led by Miss
Franecs scherger, in parodies OF pop
Tho Rev. James shera Montgomery
opened the occasion with. invpcation,
and II was closed by the group sing
A reception preceded the banquet,
when the receiving line was headed
by Mr.. Speelman. 80, !,
Committees In Charge.
The committees. in charge of the
evening were as follows:
Executive committee-H. V. Speel-
man, chairman; F.. A. De Groot, J. II.
Bittenbender. Mrs. Myrtle Hogarth,
Lloyd Shumac, a. ]. Webb, Mrs. Julia
Malcolm, Miss Frances ScherEer, c.
Il. King.
Committee on publicity A. J.
Webb. J. L. billiard, Z. G.. Royster. A.
II. Williams, Tate Hackney. John
Fleming. Edward Fuller.
Committee on finance, tickets and
printing-Mrs. Myrtle Hogarth, Miss
Ruth Werhein, Mrs. Mary A. Van De-
moor, Mrs. Minnie Davis. Miss Mary
u. Hayes, Miss Louise Shinn, Mrs.
Mario Thomas. Raymond Burke. A.
Il. Towner.
Committee on seating-Lloyd Shu-
mae. Mrs. Myrtle Small. Miss Ruth
Werhein, Miss Marie Edwards, Guy
sutton, a. Z. Olson
Committee on reception---Mrs, Julia
Malcolm. Chester King. Mrs. Marie
Thomas. Mrs. Camcie Sill, Miss 1.ouise
Shinn. Miss Pearl Ncikirk. Miss Ger
trude burrows. Miss Mary II. Hayes,
Mrs. Margaret. Rison, Mrs. Elsie Hays,
Miss Anna Hall, Miss Josephine Black,
Miss Matte Tyler, Miss Addie BiddeIi,
Miss Lavina Bashford, Miss, Jennie
Hamilton. Miss Evangeline Kelsey
Mrs. Jennie Hichew, Miss Miriam Out1
land, Miss Annie Stout. Mrs, Wilda
Lewis. Miss Mary T.. Rust, Mrs. Jessie
Ryerson. Mrs. Margaret kennerIy,
Evening star., 1924-03-17
GREEKS AGREE ON PLAN
FOR KINGS ABDICATION
Monarch, Exiled at Bucharest, Ad-
vised of Conditions-Must Re
O.. nounce Rights of Succession.

by the Associat ted Press
ATHENS. March 17.--An agreement
has been reached among political lead
ers prescribing the conditions under
which King George will be allowed to
abdicate voluntarily.
These include the right to retain the
title of king for life. power to draw
four-fifths of his civil list allowance,
the right to dispose freely Of the crown
domains excepting the Latol palace
which the state will buy. and renuncia-
ton of the rights of succession by all
members of the dynasty.
The government has telegraphed the
conditions to the Greek minister at
Bucharest for transmission to George,
who is in exile there.
Evening star., 1924-03-17

background of familiarity with the
Mexican problem and personal asso-
citation with the influential men in
Mexico, all of which is counted upon
by the American government to bring
about better relations and, OF course.
the development of an era of orderly
reconstruction. SO that trade and
commerce may be improved and that
the MeXicans themselves may be able
at last to realize their true destiny
in the western hemisphere.
Copyright, lgefD
Mr.. Warren was sworn in today. He
announced after % conference with Pres
ident Coolidge today that he would
leave Thursday for Mexico to take up
the duties of his post.
Evening star., 1924-03-17

WHEN you think of linoleum, do
w you know what it really is? :.
Linoleum is floor material, invented
over sixty years ago.
But the colors and designs in which
modernlinoleumis is madea NEW. They
have opened up many new uses for limo
leum as floor for rooms where formerly
linoleum was never thought of. But
there is nothing especially new about
Evening star., 1924-03-17

Present the coupon for a To-Day
Tube. Note how clean the teeth
feel after using. Mark the absence
Of the viscous flm. See how teeth
become whittier as the f1m-coats
disappear.
Then decide by what you see
and feel Cut ont coupon now.
Evening star., 1924-03-17
TAKES LENROOT'S PLACE,

Senator Spencer of Missouri has
been selected for membership on the
public lands committee. which is con-
lducting the oil inquiry. lie will take
the republican vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Senator Lcnroot Of
Wisconsin
Evening star., 1924-03-17

the way genuine Hno-
leum is made, or the
materials that 60 into
its making.
Linoleum is made of
cork, oxidized linseed
oil, and burlap.
Because linoleum is
made of cork, the limo
leurn floor has the quail
ties of cork. 1t is dura-
bic and quiet and non
absorbent. Thelinoleum
floor keeps the heat in
Evening star., 1924-03-17

Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins, Mrs. Millicent
Caldwell. Mrs. Florence. Higgins, Mrs.
Lille Crist, Mrs. Mary Girton. Guy
Sutton and Mrs. Virginia Nottingham
Committee on music-Miss Frances
Scherger, Miss Sara Lercn, Miss Mil
Evening star., 1924-03-17
You leave film

You feel on your teeth viscous
film No ordinary tooth paste ef-
fectvely combats it, so much of it
clings and stays
Soon the film diseolors, forming
dmgy coats. Then pearly teeth
grow cloudy.
Film is the great destroyer. It
Evening star., 1924-03-17
Cork, Linseed Oil, Burlap
that's Ii110leu1n

easiest of all floors to keep clean.
Nothing sticks to linoleum. Dust and
dirt brush right up from its surface.
Evening star., 1924-03-17

dred Smith. r. L. Oatley and Miss
Committee on decora
King, Miss Annie Stout, Miss Mary
Foley. James Rossiter and Harry
Sick kmann.
Evening star., 1924-03-17

II kttk e~k is
fssyA; es-& resi,fs
~ MSfJfgre Had
LIHesJ ss0L. II
G fLutif. So is
Essks1m
Evening star., 1924-03-17
You Who Wish
Whittier, cleaner, safer teeth have
only to fight the film

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of teeth cleaning. 1t is delighting
millions. 1t is bringing them the
prettier teeth you see everywhere
today.
It means vast benefits which
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Evening star., 1924-03-17

Today llnoieum floors
!: : 8: ! s.; s !: I; !;
attractive and distinctive
designs. M Lsaseam -. n ss' =.
Look for the barLap back eaaags5n,"x
All genuine linoleum has
a back Of tough, strong burlap. The
mixture of cork and oxidized linseed
oil is pressed on this burlap under heavy
rollers. This burlap adds strength to limo
leum. 1t is not easy to tear. If you are
ever in doubt as to whether or not you
are looking at the genuine linoleum, look
for the burlap back.
See the new Lnolexnr designs atyoar dealers
Visit any good furniture or department
store and ask to see the modern designs
and colorings in Armstrong; Linoleum
that are helping women SO much to
build harmonious color schemes in decss
Grating their rooms.
Great developments in linoleum de-
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these new patterns you will know why
architects are favoring linoleut- sor hand
some new homes, why interior decorators
are using it more and more. You will see
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-.
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Ask your merchant, too, about the i'm
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Evening star., 1924-03-17

- ~e>~ ~e~~A 49,.
When the powdered
into linoleum is mixed
with linseed oil, it takes
on added qualities of
toughness and smooth
n beautiful foor
permanent and easy
to cLeds
Linseed (Aaxseed) oil
gives linoleum its name
-lin-oleum. .Italso gives
linoleum its smooth sur
face that makes it the
Evening star., 1924-03-17

and the cold out-just as the large cork
does in the thermos bottle.
When the powdered cork that goes
Evening star., 1924-03-17

holds food substance which fer
ments and forms acid. It holds the
acid in contact With the teeth to
cause decay. Germs breed by mil
lions in it. They, with tartar, are
the chief cause Of pyorrhea.
Those who escaped such troubles
have been few indeed.