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Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
SWING WINDS UP
STRENUOUS |. Y.
TOUR AT BORDER
Two Speeches at Calexico,
One at Imperial Dur
ing Day

Congressman Phil Swing wound
up his four day speaking tour OF
the valley last night at the city park
in Calexico where more than 70D
residents including many prominent
landowners there gathered to hear
him.
With the same forceful, unim-
reachable arguments that have char
acterized the entire campaign of Mr..
Swing, he explained the all-Ameri-
can canal feature of his bill, reat-
ed its history and exposed the at
ttnpts of the Chandler and power
interests to balk the passage of the
entire bill
What they want, is no legisla-
tion at all,'' the congressman de-
clared "'They are satisfied with
existing laws and under the federal
power act as it now stands they
scheme to gain control of the last
great national resource, the Colo
RADIO river
Repeating the quotations of en-
dorsements of the bill, and the all
American canal in particular, by
prominent men of the valley, the
congressman challenged them to give
a satisfactory reason for their
change of heart. He asked them to
produce single statement by men,
bers of the house committee on arid
lands, other than that of Leather
wood, which would say that the all
American canal project had been a
hindrance to the passage of the bill.
vIIe challenged the Colorado ,RiF-
er club "to declare itself in its true
colors.
As direct refutation of state
ments that the congressman was
presumptuous to declare that he was
in close touch with the administra
tion, Congressman Swing read letters
from G. Bascom Slemp, private see
retary and political advisor of Pres
ident Coolidge, in which Il detailed
letter from Mr.. Swing was asked for
telling of the conditions in his dis
trict. The letter from Mr.. Slemp
that the reply be as long
and as detailed as the congressman
cared TO make it.
Reads Strong Letters
A second letter from Nicholas
Longworth, majority leader of the
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Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
SCORES OFFICERS
AS JAILED HINDU
GIVEN FREEDOM

Scoring the two Officers from
Calipatria who arrested Suran Singh
better known in Calipatria as step
and a Half Singh, on a charge of
larrying a concealed weapon, Judge
Griffin in Justice of the Peace court
mt Brawley Yesterday, declared that
he was glad that officers in Braw-
ley did not show such prejudice
against their prisoners when in
court. Singh was allowed to go
free and the charge against him dis
missed. Attorney Edgar b. Hervey
of FL Centro represented Singh.
The Hindu was arrested on July
% at Calipatria when he was said
to have cut street corner. Off
GERS also placed 1; charge against
him of driving while intoxicated
and the Hindu pleaded guilty on
both charges.
According to testimony in the
preliminary hearing yesterday, one
of the Officers searched the ear in
which Singh was riding, but found
nothing. The Hindu was taken to
Jail and more than an hour later,
it was stated the officer again
searched the ear and found Il gun
concealed on the front seat.
Judge Griffin declared that the
evidence was too confused to war
rant prosecution of the. ease and
that there was something peculiar
about finding the gun so long af
ter the prisoner had been removed
from the ear. Both officers admit
ted to the court that they had been
trying to get some discriminating
evidence on Singh for long time
A third witness was placed on
the stand to testify as to the pur-
chase of the gun. He madq so ma
NY conflicting statements that Judge
Griffin declared his testimony was
of no value TO the court whatever.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
HALF MILLION IS
PROPERTY Loss,
z DEAD, 70 HURT
Rush More Aid to Fight
Fires All Over
State

SAN FRANCISCO, Ang. Ten
serious forest fires still ragged in
California today, four of. them be-
yond control.
Damage during the second flare
up Of fire this season was estimated
today as exceeding 100000 in all
kinds of property destroyed, two
deaths and at least score of fire
fighters injured, two of them seri-
yously.
A week of intensive combat has
failed to check the destruction.
The worst fire centered in the
Feather River country of Plumas
county between Nelson Point and
Tufntable. The town Of Quincy was
saved from the flames, but the Mel
son Point hotel, the Egbert ranch
and surveying equipment belonging
to the Feather River Power com
pany have been wiped out.
The situation in Tahoe national
forest continued serious today with
200 men on the fire lines. The
Truckee Canyon fire is reported less
serious. The town of Floriston,
which was threatened, has been saw
ed by timely change in the wind.
klamath Fires Controlled
Two fires in Klamath national for
est have been controlled.
Federal District Forester Paul G.
Reddington went to the scene of the
Bautiste canvon fire in Cleveland
national forest last night to direct
the fight to control flames there.
Thomas. mountain and the Hemet
water shed are threatened. Nearly
10000 acres have been burned over
by this fire.
Two small attachments of troops
have been ordered t0 leave Del
Monte military training camp and
take over controls in the San Ber-
nardino district tomorrow.
The deer season opened in 10 Cali
fornia counties today, under restric-
tions which require all hunters to
provide themselves with special per
mits to invade national forest areas
now under severe restrictions.
No actual fires of any consequence
were reported in any of the counties
thrown open, but restrictions impos-
ed to prevent outbreaks are so Sc
we're that every hunter will do his
stuff under almost constant surveil-
lance from forest and game authori-.
ties.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
SLAYERS MAY ESCAPE MOOSE
Judge Permits
Testimony of
Medical Expert

CRIMINAL COURT ROOM, CHI
cAGO, Aug. 1.--Tbe Leopold, Loeb
defense scored IN Important victo-
ry-a victory that may save the
youthful slayers of Robert Franks
from the gallows-when Chief Jus
tice Caverly today permitted the in
production of medical testimony by
Chief Defense Attorney Darrow.
barrow holds the medical testimony
will show the court the presence of
evidence tending to "mitigate pun
ishment. -
Justice Caverly said that he felt
it his duty to hear evidence in mi
tigatiOn of punishment and in II
few words summed mp his stand,
Overrnled the states objections and
ordered the defense to proceed.
After hearing arguments of the
state and the defense Judge
Caverly state, cit is still the opin-
ion Of the eour. that it should hear
evidonce in mitigation as well as
evidence in aggravation.
Therefore, the objection Of the
state s attorney to the testimony
of the defense witnesses is over
ruled,
The courts decision ended some
ten court hours of bitter fighting
between the state and defense on
the admissibility Of medical evi-
dence. While Justice Caverlv did
not so state in his final ruling, he
has stated at various times during
tho arguments that he would not
listen to testimony tending to show
insanity, but would merely permit
the introduction of testimony show
ing evidence Of mental disease in
mitigation punishment.
The object of Leopold and Loeb
in killing Robert Franks, II wear
old school boy, was to commit the
perfect crime, - DR.. William a..
White, Washington, d. G., alienist,
testified today at the judicial hear
ing of Nathan Leopold and Richard
Loeb for the murder of Robert.
DR.. White said Loeb told him
that he and Leopold discussed
committing a murder long before
Franks was killed and had consid-
cred various persons. including their
parents. But they decided that
to kill member of the immediat :.
families would hamper free move
ment. .--~---..--.-..- .--.s--,-,ss j
Planned "PerfecA Crime
"Tha real object in the murder
was to permit the pc + f ect
crime - DIR. White testified. - The
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Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
HOPE TO ACCEPT
FRANCE PROPOSAL
ON PREPARATIONS
Is Hours Deadlock Is
Broken When France
Gives In

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The repara
tions conference enjoyed new
wave of optimism todays while
waiting for the ''Big Seven,' as
the leaders ara now styled, the bank
ing group and finally plenary
session, to approve Thursday s hard
fought decisions.
It is generally agreed that the
formula worked out will safeguard
Germany and Europe from a repe-
tition of Frances Ruhr venture.
After Is hours of practically con-
tinous session the third committee
adjourned at Il. m. with the con-
ferees declaring that the backbone
of the deadlock apparently had been
broken and that it would be pos
sible to send an invitation to the
Germans this afternoon.
The optimism was based upon
belief that after fortnight 5 ham
mering against the French argu-
ments, which was intensified yes
terday when Premier Herriot S pro-
pasalsl created a storm of opposition
in committee No. 3. The French
now tealize they must give in.
The fight on the proposal to mo-
dify the transfer provisions of the
experts plan and to provide for
future amendments to the plan of
fered by France lasted throughout
the day.
As the British and American re-
.iected proposal after proposal, the
French steadily and rather sur
prisingly backing down.
The Anglo-American group be-
lieved that today they would be
able 10 win enough ground to make
the proposals satisfactory. Then, no
doubt, it will be announced that the
French proposals have been accept
ed
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
Brave L. A. Girl
Tries to Stop
Fleeing Bandits

LO SANGELES, Aug. 1.-Work-
ing with unusual speed, two ban
dts today entered the offices of
the City Market Company, on South
San Pedro street, robbed the cash
ier of $1,000, held up Lou Sam on
the stairway as they fled and took
.$65 from him, then slugged Miss
Dorothy Waterworth, an office,
when she leaped on the running
board of their ear an attempted to
prevent their escape.
Miss Waterworth, displaying un-
usual nerve, grabbed the steering
wheel and attempted to turn the
ear into the curbing. One of the
robbers struck her ovcs the head
and showed her into the street. She
was not seriously injured.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
HAYES in Mexico
City in Study
Cotton Situation

Robert Hayes of Holtville who
has been spending the past month in
vestigating the cotton situation in
the southern statek.-iSnQM in
Mexico City making a similar study
of, Mexican cotton. Mr.. Hayes op-
crates 1900 acre cotton ranch in
the Holtville district and also mar
.kets the output from 5000 additional
acres owned by other man. A re-
cent cotton sale handled by Mr..
Hayes about two months ago yielded
approximately $4,000, said to be
here in years. His study and in
the largest single sale consumated
vestigations will undoubtedly make
him one Of the best posted men in
the valley on cotton conditions.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
u. S. Scouts On
Way to Europe
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ABOARD THE S. S. IEVIA.
THAN, ENROUTE TO CHER
BOURG, Aug, 1.-The American
boy scouts who are enroute TO Co.
penhagen for the International jam
boree there are having "A great trip
on the Leviathan and are proving
the life of the voyage.
Sea Scout Vollman and Scout Col
lin have walked 100 miles aboard
the ship and did q miles in one
day for silver and bronze medals
Offered by DIR. Finley.
The scout swimming team is prae.
tieing daily in the big tank and
campfire program with singing by
the massed scouts have been held
every night, All the boys art in
good health.
The scouts will continue 10 South
ampton from Cherbourg, where the
Leviathan is due this afternoon,
later going to Copenhagen for the
international scout contests start
ing August 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
ITALIAN WAR
VETERAN GOES
BACK TO EUROPE
No Charge Against Man
Who Fought for Uncle
Sam sd

Isadoro f. GAMBIA, Italian who
entered the United States illegally
several weeks ago, is to be deported
tomorrow afternoon to his native
Italy.
Despite the efforts of Attorney
Edgar B. Hervey, VINO brought, the
matter of GAMBIA s entry into the
United States before the immigra-
ton in Washington and cited the
war record of the Italian, who serv-
ed in France under the Stars and
Stripes, the foreigner will have to
go back.
Because Of the good record of
GAMBIA while in the United States
army as Il volunteer, he will not have
to face trial on charge of illegal
entry into the United States. Con-
viction of a foreigner ON such
charge would mean Il sentence to
Fort Leavenworth federal prison.
The immigration department has
stated that no record against GAMBIA
will be made so that he will be al
lowed s,to make application for
passport next year and when the
passport is received he will be able
toscoine to the United States as he
desires.
-Four other Italians, who recently
entered the United States illegally
are to be tried and if they are con.
victed they will have to serve
term, in, Leavenworth after which
they will be deported and refused
into this country at any
time. The four are being hela at
the county Jail here. They are:
Guiseppi Salconte, Candido Acor-
nero, l'ietro Nicoli and Antonio Cam
bianica. -
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
Second Scourge Of Forest Fires Brings Terrific Loss
FINNEY STATES HIS POSITION
CLEARLY ON VALLEY MATTERS
in CONTEST FOR ASSEMBLY

11n formal statement made to
day, A. G. Finney makes his an
n0uncement as candidate for the po
sltion of assemblyman from this
district. In a clear, concise manner
he states lis stand on the various
important problems facing Imperial
valley at this time, particularly as
regards the Colorado river control
problem :ssue and the all-Ameriean
canal.
Mr.. Finncy, who is deputy district
attorney, is well known for his
splendid. activities in farm bureau
circles, having been the means of
giving the Eastside- Sunset center
widespread publicity recently wher
that organization climbed to the see
ond largest membership in the en-
tire state. Under his leadership
the center doubled its membership
in six months.
Mr.. Finney has lived. in the val
ley for four years, farming his 100
acres near HOltville, until recently
when he entered public life again
he came here from Minneapoli.
where he acted as city attorney fol
q nu"her of wears.
The high points of Mr.. Fin
ney.s statement include: Lower
taxation without interfering
with efficiency, and greater
economy in county, state and
municino1 U0uorpmopf
Economical, efficient admin
!! istration of irrigation matters
and opposition to election of dis
lrlct directors at large.
Strong commentator of the
fruit and vegetable standardiz-
alton act, with the recomAaenda-
tion that it can be amended to
~ be Of even greater value to- this
county.
Seeks Cotton Grading
Better protection for the cot
ton farmer by installing a cot
ton grading, CHASING and mar
keting service.
A plea for a square-deal for
the ex-service man by both state
and nation.
And lact but no means least
a broad, comprehensive state
ment of his stand on the Swing
Johnson bill. Not only does Mr..
Finney stand unqualifiedly for
the building of the Boulder
Dam under government supervi-
sion, but he also strongly advo-
Gates the all-American canal
provision, to the end that "the
people of Imperial Valley may
be given an opportunity at the
earliest possible moment to de-; !.
eide by their vote whether they
wish to accept or reject such
canal on terms offered by the
government "a
SMr. Finney brings up one of the
strongest points yet advanced in his
argument for the allAmerican canal,
and a point that has evidently been
too little comprehended. He asserts
that unless the provision for the
all l-American canal or such similar
project for reclaiming arid lands not
now under irrigation is included, the
entire construction of the dam would
not be Il reclamation project and
would not come within the scope of
the reclamation service of the gov
Hence, Mr.. Finney de-
,lares that for that reason, if for
no other cause, the all-American ca
nal is an essential part of the bill
for the building of a dam on the
Colorado river and cannot be drop
ped without, in his opinion, wreck.
ng the entire project.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
Will
Bequests Made
Public in S. F
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. Mrs.
Alma De Breteville Spreckeis wild
ow of A. b. SprecHels, San Fran.
cisco capitalist, today is counted as
ono of the world S richest women.
Under the will of her late hus-
band admitted to probate here, half
of an estate estimated to total be-
tween $S,000,000 and $l0,000,000 is
bequeathed to hW.
Mrs. Spreckels afeady is i'm.
mensely wealthy, in her own right
from bequests by relatives and by
previous sums settled upon her by
her husband several years before
his death.
Half the immense estate is left to
Spreekels three c..iitren. Both be,
quests will be held in trust. The
will also bequeathed 100000 for
the extension and H.aintenance of
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco,
$4,000 to charity and numerous
smaller sums to personal friends and
servants.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
Pershing Says
New Death Ray
Is lValuIes s S
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.--General
John j. Pershing believes the
"deathray' discovered by II. Grin
dell Matthews, British. inventor is
valucless from a military standpoint,
it was understood by those close to
The general today.
Pershing's opinion regarding the
powerful electrical ray, which its
discoverer claims would wipe out a
whole army, it said to be based upon
investigation by American military
authoritie sand foreign governments.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
Unique Ceremony
Unites Teachers
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+ SANTA BARBARA, Aug. IA
romance uniting two instructors in
the Long Beach high school which
had its elimination in wedding in
"A Eucalyptus grove here Saturday
evening just as the sun went down,
was revealed by friends of the couple
today. Sydney Scott Hoderness,
physical instructor, and Miss Glenn
Wood Me Dougai, chemistry teacher,
both of the Long Beach high school
faculty, We're the principals in the
unique ceremony, performed by the
Rev. Earl McCash, pastor of the
Christian church here.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
Gov. Richardson
Gathering Data
On Irrigation

/. ViSALlA, Cal, Aug l.~~Gov. r
Nv. Richardson is here today gath
ering first hand information rela
tive TO irrigation conditions Of the
state in which he is taking keen
interest, comforting frequently On
the important subject with State
Engineer w. T.. Mcclure. Richard
son speaks today ~ noon before fhs
TuIar9 Rotary Club on current
state affairs and on tomorrow night
he will be honor guest % the Lions
Club OF Dnuba
+. He will visit all prominent irfis'
cation districts ~ 1uIafs County.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
GRAIN MAN FOUND
DEAD IN BATHTUB
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\ KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. L.
John +. Parker, prominent south
western grain man and president of
the Parker Corn Exchange, was
found dcnd in the bath tub at his
home here. Coroner 5 reports to
police said Parker committed suicide.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01
NO WORD FROM
BRI TISH FLYER
FOR OVER WEEK

TOXIC, Aug. 1.-12 Mid
night)-The bureau Of aero
nautics has had no wor Of
Major A. Stuart MacLaren,
British world flyer, since he is
reported to have arrived at
Petropavlovsk week ago
Thursday. It is presubed he is
being delayed by bad weather.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01

About the only way TO keep the
ants out of your picnic lunch is to
let the COW get II.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-01

Planned "Perfectl Crime
''Tha real object in the murder
was to permit the peri ct
crime DIR. White testified. The
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Evening star., 1924-02-18
BALLOT COURT TO OPEN.

The men selected to count the
ballots in the Texas senatorial con.
test were given final instructions to.
DAY by Chairman Spencer Of the Sen
ate subcommittee investigating the
case. The counting will begin to-
Evening star., 1924-02-18
FORM c. 0.P. CLUBS
| IN MANY COLLEGES
Nearly 100 Organized to
Stimulate Interest in Ma
tionaI Affairs.

With active programs for stimu.
lating undergraduate interest in ma
tional affairs nearly one hundred COL
leSe republican clubs are now organ
ized throughout the county, the col
iege bureau of the republican ma
tlonal committee announced today.
Many others will be formed during
the coming week. The bureau, estab-
hshed to undertake the work Of or
sanlzation on a permanent, nation
wide basis, is directing the movement
In leading colleges and universities
under National Director John Hamlin.
ROYAL X. Jordan and ]. w. Hayes, as
siStant national directors.
| >, The purpose of these clubs as out
iined by Chairman John T. Adams of
the republican national committee. is
| lHo-1old. Not only will they pro-
mote student discussion of national
! ISSUES through addresses by speakers
! prominent in public life, but also
. VIII serve to interest the college man
and woman in the basic principles of
! the republican party. Enrolment of
the republican student body, mass
| meetings and addresses, instruction
on the ballot. information regarding
absentee voters. straw votes and mock
conventions are included in the scope
! OF the clubs activities.
Wherever underestimate clubs have
been organized plans have been made
! TO enroll the republican alumni in
similar associations to co-operate
with the student organization. In
/ this way the clubs will have the in
! terest and support Of a large number
OF graduates, many of whom are al
, ready serving in an advisory capac-
| ity.
Evening star., 1924-02-18
FORMER RED CROSS
WORKER DIES SUDDENLY
Miss Anna C. H. Christensen Was
Employe of Public Health.
Service Here.

Miss Anna c. III. Christensen. for
many Years prominent as a Red
Cross worker and nurse, and an en-
ploye of the public health service in
TINS city, died suddenly at the Dris-
coll Hotel. Friday.
Funeral services under the auspices
or the Columbia Chapter No. Is, Or
der of the Eastern Star. are being
conducted at Hysong's funeral par
lorS. 1900 y street northwest, this
afternoon. 1nterment with military
rites VIII be in Arlington cemetery.
Miss Christensen graduated as q
nurse in the Methodist Episcopal
Hospital. New York city, in 1895 and
practiced her profession in that city
Tor several years. Later she settled
In Montana and homesteaded what
was said to be one of the biggest
claims III that state, on which she
lived for fourteen years.
She was one Of the first members
of the Red Cross nursing service
when it was organized in the United
states, it was stated. When was was
declared in 1917 her services were
requested by the Red Cross. She en-
listed and was later ordered to take
She assisted the Red Cross to enlist
nurses for the Army. She was hon
orably discharged in 1918, due to dis
ability incurred in service.
Miss Christensen was a member Of
the American Legion. She belonged
TO the Asheville. n. c.. post Of that
orga anization, was a member of the
Queen Esther Chapter, No. 6, order
of the Eastern Star and the Order Of
Amaranth of Brooklyn, ". Y. She is
survived by a brother, Peter ChriSten-
sen of Brooklyn.