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Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
LOCAL RESIDENTS
ARE HELD UP IN
THEIR own HOME
Three Weekend Burglar
les Keep Local Police
On the Move

Held up in their cwn house by a
burglar, was the unusual and thrill
lng experience Of Mr.. and Mrs. ~.
w. Bunte of All Sandalwood Drive
Saturday night. The intruder was
surprised white Durgiarizing the
house, and did not hesitate to DIS
play gun i'll making good his es-
cape. r.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bunte returned to
their home about 7 :4j Saturday night,
and were surprised to notice lights
burning inside the house. Upon en-
tcring, Mr.. Bunte started to investi-
gate, and was surprised upon going
toward the rear of the house to be
confronted by man. armed with &
heavy automatic pistol, who ordered
him to throw up his hands. With
Mrs. Buntc, who had followed him.
Bunte was ordered to go to the kit
chen under threat of being shot.
They complied with the burglar s
command, and the latter made good
his escape, leaving behind him q
suitcase filled with Mr.. Bunte s
clothing which he had prepared to
take from the house.
Upon checking up, II was found
that the thief had made away with
an Iver Johnson revolver, Il pearl
necklace, a par of pearl earrings,
a black onyx ring, a cameo ring, a
small plain ring, and diamond
stick pin.
The police were notified and made
an investigation, but could find no
trace of the burglar. The latter was
described as being of medium height
and stockv build, and was unmasked,
He was well dressed and wore a dark
overcOat.
The home of r. A. Boyctt, $50
Sandalwood Drive, was also entered
Saturday night, the thief making
away with string of pearls,
valued at $75, n gold watch and an
automatic pistol.
John McClave, 473 Park street, re-
ported the theft of n slut, an over
coat, a gold watch and ring from
his home. The police believe ail
three burglaries were committed by
the same man.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
MAN DIES UNDER
WHEELS TRAIN
in RIDE Theft

Benedicio Arellano. "a years old,
was. ground to death beneath II
freight train at Ogilby yesterday
morning at 4 o clock, while at
tempted to steal ride on the
train.
According to the story told by
his brother Esperanzo, they were
travelling from Mexico to the
coast, stealing rides whenever pos
sible. Yesterday morning, they at
tempted to board the train nj Ogil-
by while it was moving. Esperan-
70 was successful in getting on Il
car, but Bcnedicio S foot slipped,
and he fell between two freight
ears. Death was instantaneous, the
man S body being cut 30 pieces.
The train was brought to y STOP
and the authorities notified. Coro-
ner Lemons and a. b. Robbins of
the district attorneys office made
the trip to Ogilbv and brought the
mans body to this city. Esperan-
70 was also brought here and held
in Jail rs witness. +
An inquest this morning return
ed Il verdict of accidental death.
Following the inquest, Espcranzo
was released from custody. The
body was buried this afternoon in
Evergreen cemetery.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28

Due to many requests made TO
the district attorneys office for in
formation on the enforcement of the
alien land law, which was recently
declared constitutional by the Unit
ed State supreme court, District At
torney Utley has had Harry w. Hor,
ton, chief deputy, prepare the fol-
lwoing statement, which is gIven
to the press so that the public may
have better idea as to the require
ments of the Jaw.
Inasmuch as innumerable per
sons have sought information from
this office pertaining to the effect
of the alien land law for the present
and in the future, and, inasmuch, as
there seems to be considerable mis-
understanding as to the program of
enforcement of said, law the follow
ing instructions and construction of
the attorney general is hereinafter
given.
"Leascs, cropping contracts and
all other contracts between aliens,
which are not straight contracts of
hire, for a definite compensation for
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
GAS CONDUIT IN
|. A. BLOWS Up,
WRECKS HOUSES
Ny United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2S.-Demol-
ishing two buildings and causing =
fire which resulted in $1l, 900 loss,
It gas main in an underground con-
duit at Slauson and Compton ave
nues, near the outskirsts of the city
exploded today.
The blast wrecked grocery
store and an apartment house on
the second floor. Fire started al
most Immediately, and three fami-
lies in the apartments were forced
to flee from their quarters. The
flames spread to a nearby Timber
shed, destroying it.
\ passing switch engine, pilotcd
over an excavation that uncovered
thc leaking gas main, is believed
to have caused the explosion.
Telephone and telegraph cables,
carried in the same conduit, were
torn out by the blast, disrnpting
wire communication between Los
Angeles, Long Beach and other
seaside points for over three hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
SMALL RAINFALL
HELPS SO. CALF.,
CATTLE IS DYING
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. % Rain
has come to Southern California,
but all too little of it.
Low hanging clouds today gave
promise of more precipitation but
the weather bureau announced that
clearing skies may be expected to-
morrow.
Rain, the fringe of. the storm
that drenched Northern Californi;,
Saturday, started falling here at
2:30 p. III. yesterday, and the down
pour was heavy during the after
noon, with showers during the
night. Only infrequent drizzles oc-
Cured dhring the forenoon today.
Santa Barbara reported the great
est amount for the storm, with y
record of 1853 inches. Mount Will
SON was next with 1.30 inches.
Other sections have had rain rs
follows:
Corona IA; Los Angeles Harbor,
"a; Newport Harbor, 20; Pasade-
na, .9S; Pomona, 80; Redlands, Is =,
Riverside, 10; San Bernardino, SO /;
Santa Ana, "a; San Fernando, 81;
Los Angeles, 80; San Diego, .o2.
Until the time the rain started
yesterday, the season S total fall
was "only 1.43 inches. This is in
comparison with 5.31 inches last
year and an annual average to date
of 1852 inches.
Damage done by the long drought
has been extensive. Grain crops
have failed to come through the
ground, Citrus growers have had
to irrigate for weeks. Range eat
tie in the foothill sections have
died in large numbers because of
the grazing shortage.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
Scott Goes to
S. F. to Meeting
of U. S. Chamber

Charles f. Scott, president of the
El Centre Chamber of Commerce ,
left last night for San Francisco,
where he will attend the first an
nual meeting of tine western division
Of the United States Chamber Of
Commerce, as the official rcpresen-
tative of the local organization.
The meeting will open tomorrow
and WI extend over Wednesday.
Sessions will be held at the st. Fran
els hotel, and many prominent men
in the commercial world are expect
ed to be in attendance. The San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce has
appointed committee to take care of
the visiting delegates and an elab-
crate entertainment program has
been arranged in addition to the
business sessions which will be held.
Included in the western division
are the states of ARIZONA, California,
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Wash
ington, Wyoming.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
SO. CAL. MEN ON
WAY TO SPEED
ACTION ON DAM
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2S.-A
delegation of prominent Southern
California men is on its way to
Washington d. c. to work for the
interest of the Boulder Canyon
dam project.
The party which left yesterday
included Mayor S. c. Evans Of Riv-
ersidc; William Mulholland, chief
engineer of the Los Angeles public
service department, w. J. Carr,
city attorney of Pasadena; w. B.
Mathews, special !younsel of The
Los Angeles public service depart
ment, and T. "a. Painter, assistant
engineer of the bureau of power
and light.
Every member of the party, ex-
pressed great confidence i'll their
mission.
"The carrying out of this pro
ject is indispensable to our wei
fare, w. J. Carr said. eve leave
here with one object in mind
that of speeding up a4.tion of ting
Johnson Swing bill. With refer
ence to this we will do our very
best TO cut AWAY the red tape ana
break up the inertia at Washing
ton
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
TODAY'S LETTUCE MARKET

G. E. Schultz, Local Representative

Carlot shipments reported in the
United States:
January %: Arizona s, So. Calf
,, Imperial Valley 90, Fla. 90 Total
80.
January 81: Arizona -, Imperial
Valley 81, Florida s, Texas 3. To-
tai II.
Organizations of Imperial Valley
shipments:
January %: Brawley %, Imperial
5, FL Centre %, Heber s, Calexico 6,
Total 90.
January 27: Brawley IS, Imperial
/, I'll Centre 10, Heber 8, Calexico s..
Total 81.
FL Centre, Cali: Saturday, Jan.
! 26: Demand slow, trading light, mar
ket weak for small stock; demand
moderate, market steady for large
stock. Carloads f. o. b. cash track
L. S. grade No. /, loaded mostly is,
1.35-40 few best high as $50; Is
and IS together 10000, depending
on percentage of dozens and qua
lity. Cash to growers per packed
out crate, best stock, packing Is and
larger 65-75c; most stock packing
heavy to 5s, selling 40-60c according
to size and quality.
Telegraphic reports of today s
sales to jobbcrs unless otherwise
stated:
Philadelphia: 15' clear. Ariz. 6
Calf, ) Fla. arrived. 80 on track.
Southern supplies moderate, west
ern supplies heavy. Demand moder-
ate, market firm. Calf 2.25-50, few
2.7o. Ariz. 2.25-50.
Kansas City; AZ eloNdy. 6 Calf.
arrived. 3 diverted. 10 on track. Sup
plies liberal. Demand moderate, mar
ket dull Calf. 200.
Chicago So cloudy. Ariz. =
Calf. arrived. 40 on track. Supplies
moderate. Demand moderate, mar
ket steady. Ariz. and Imp. Valley
3hs, 41as 2.25.50, few 2.65. Fla.
y, bu. hampers, Big Boston type
3.25-50.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
Lettuce Men Decide to Stop Shipments For One Week
Advertising Pays
Here's Real
Proof

The marvellous efficacy Of
Press advertising was shown
today wher, john / Greer of this
city reported that he had sold
his real estate business through
a one-time insertion Of a small
liner. Mr.. Greer reports that
it was the quickest, cleanest and
most satisfactory deal he has
come in contact with for long
time.
S. J. Anker, well known prin-
cipal in the Jasper school, was
the purchaser. Mr.. Ar,xer has
had real estate experience, be-
licves in the valley and its future
and, knew when he read Mr..
Greer's ad that it was what he
wanted. He hunted up Mr.. Greer
promptly, the two men came to
terms, and the whole deal was
consummated in a half hours
time.
So remember-no matter what
it-a COW, piano or real estate
business, advertise it in the
Press for quick results.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28

New York: l4' clear. Ariz. Is
Calf. 10 Fla. arrived. Western sup
plies liberal. Demand slow, market
dull to weak. Ariz. and Calf. 2
$50.
Cleveland: go clear. Ariz. 2
Calf. arrived. l6 on track. Supplies
liberal. Demand moderate, market
steady. Imp. Valley 31as, As
frost free. 2.75-3.O0; some frozen
mostly $50, few 2.-5; badly frost.
ed LOOP. Ariz. 31ah As some frost.
ed 2.25-50, badly frosted 1.2.O0.
Denver: 33' clear. Calf. arriv.
ed. | diverted. s on track. Supplies
liberal Demand moderate, market
slightly weaker, prices slightly low
er Imp. Valley is, best 2.40-75.
st. Louis: 400 raining. / Ariz. IL
Calf. Fla. | Tex. arrived. "a ON
track. Supplies liberal. Demand
slow, market weak. Calf. Is, 81
$50. Texas Z bu hampers Big Bos-
tons 60c.
pittsburgh: 24' cloudy. 4 Calf.
arrived. % on track. supplies lib
eral. Demand slow, market weak.
Calf. Imperial Valley, mostly 2.25-
so. Other districts, best 1850,
poorer, decayed, Shiny, low rs si.
Ariz. 2.25-50.
Cincinnati: 27' clear. 9 Ariz. 1
Calf. arrived. IL on track. Supplies
moderate. Demand moderate, mar.
ket steady, Ariz 4 Calf best 2.25-
so, poorer, some frosted low as VI.
Fla. N. Y. crates, head type, bra
1.25-40, poorer some frozen low ~
soc.
Boston: 90 clear. 3 Calf. arrived,
lG on track. Supplies liberal. No
trading account Of weather Mar
ket nominally steady and unchang.
ed.
Minneapolis; o0' clear. q Calf.
arrived. i3 on track. Supplies heavy
Demand slow, market steady. Calf.
2.75.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
Find Still In
Full Operation
Beneath House

Sheriff Gillett and his deputies
raided the home of Manuel Cabral
III Holtville Saturday afternoon,
and found a complete still in OPP
Grafton beneath The floor of the
house, Cabral had hidden the still
so effectively liza; detection was
extremely difficult. 1t was neces
sary to remove II bed and crawl
through a trap door in order to
reach the cellar where Cabral ear
ried on his illicit operations.
The officers found five gallons
of liquor, several bottles of peach
brandy and quantity of mash on
the premises. Cabral was arraigncd
before Justice Mcdonald and was
fined 5000. The liquor and mash
were destroyed by the officers.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
.36 BODIES ARE
RECOVERED IN |
TRAGIC BLAST

SHANKSTOWN, Pa, Jan. oS.- +
Bodies of all but two of the 3s
men trapped by gas explosion in II 1e
Lankshire mine of the Barncs-
Tucker company here late Satuf
day have been recovered r +
Fifty men were in the mina whcn
the, blast occurred. Nine We're res
cued by John Rico, Il miner d
STAFFORD, three fled or dug their
way to safety, leaving 80 cnt6mbed.
The Barnes-Tucker mine is1ocat
cd about Is miles in the woods
from Barnesboro and is reached
with difficulty
Rico was on his way to work on
the night shift shortly before /
p. III. Saturday when he saw II great
volume of smoke burst from the
pit. Without' hesitation he ran in
to the mine. Running for about n
mile, he shouted at the mouth of
every CALLER ybut got no response
until near the sixth heading.
Here Il faint cry answered him
and he found nine miners nearly
unconscious.
Rico induced them to sOal; their
iidkerchiefs in water and tie them
about their faces. Then he found
an sair passage. Leading the weak
and staggering men along. its en-
tire length, he finally came to Il
point where he knew the earth had
fallen in from above. He then help
cd them, .onc by one, to climb to
the surface and safety.
John Stone, ininc foreman, whose
body has been recovered, had refuS-
ed a 'ransfer to neighboring mine
II week ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
SIX DEAD, MANY
HURT AS RAIN
FALLS IN |. A.
Tragic Accidents Are
Caused by Slippery
Streets
BY United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. IS Six
persons are dead today casualties
of the first day rain for many
weeks that descended in Los An
geles and vicinity yesterday, loay-
ing streets slippery and driving
hazardous. Besides those killed
many others were painfully injur-
ed.
Three of the six were passengers
in automobiles, while the othel
three were struck down while cross
ing streets, with the rain making
visibility almost impossible.
The most tragic accident of the
day resulted in Clark Brown anG
Mrs. May Ford, members of Il Sun
day automobile party, being killed
when their machine struck Il NOV
ing freight train at Seventh and
Alameda streets.
Homer Truit, Harlan Ford and
Mrs. Florence Brown were all ser
iously injured but will recover, &c
cording to hospital reports today.
The expensive sedan containing
the party, driven by Brown crash,
ed into the freight train while go
ing 80 miles an hour, spectators
said. The machine, with its oc
eupants, was dragged several feet,
the car being completely demolish-
cd.
Howard Callahan, 80, was struck
down by motorist who did NOT
step to render aid. The body was
not found for several hours.
Charles p. Ray was killed when
hit by u machine driven by Mrs.
Martha Jones. The woman was ar
rested on charge of suspicion of
manslaughter.
Mrs. Frank McClune, of San Bcr-
nardino, was reported killed in an
automobile crash near FL Monte
and her husband seriously wounded.
Carlos +. Hauffen, interpreter
was fatally injured by Il machine
at Sunset Avenue and Main Street
He lived only few minutes after
being struck.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
SECOND LUCKY
DAIRY DAY IN
LOCAL FAMILY

For the second year in sue
cessior, the Forr;l Fer family
obtained the prize bull offered
at the annual dairy day cele-
braticr in FL Centre. Lat
year, Ed Forester, pioneer res
lueIG OF the valley, was award
ed the bull and this year, his
son, who operates ranch near
Verde, purchased him from j.
D. Wolfensburger, who held
the lucky number. Wolfenbur-
ger took SITS instead of the
bull, and Mr.. Forester immed-
lately offered the Chamber of
Commerce SITS for the bull.
The offer was accepted and the
bull, Coral Winekta, passed in
to his hand
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
$l00, 600 TO PROBE TEAPOT LEAS
Harding, Cabinet
Drulvn Into Bio
Scandal i11 Oil
Hy United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Jan. o3.-Thc
house late today passed a resom-
tion presented by Representative
Longworth, appropriating 100000
to finance the investigation and
prosecution growing puff of the
Teapot Dome and California oil
leases.
The vote was 250 to l.
Representative Blanton, Texas,
voted against the resolution on the
grounds that the government should
be well equipped with attorneys to
prosecute such cases through the
department Of justice.
The late President Harding and
his entire cabinet were drawn into
the Teapot Dome scandal today
when Senator Walsh, Montana, read
to the senate two letters which dis
closed.
That President Harding had COM
plete knowledge of the plans of
Secretary of the Interior Fall to
lease naval oil reserves to private
oil interests and that this policy
had his endorsement and approval.
referred to Cabinet
That. the whole matter was re.
peatedly discussed at meetings of
the Harding cabinet.
Walsh s dramatic disclosure was
made soon after the senate met at
noon today. Walsh began by
charging that Fall was not alone
responsible for the leasing of the
oil reserves which has since devel-
oped into the greatest scandal since
the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy.
Walsh then read, in support of
h'a charges, fe Ter Fall wrote
President Harding in which Fall
said the policy was discussed by
the Harding, cabinet.
~ a tst.Ar fso," M. Harding trans,
mitting to the senate Falls and
other data regarding the Teapot
Dome and other leases disclosed
that Mr.. Harding included i'll re-
sponsibility for the leasing policy
rot only Fall and Secretary of the
Navy DENLY but himself, for he
said the whole question of policy
involved had been submitted to him
in advance of Its adoption and
that it had at all times had his
complote approval.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
Congress Today
SENATE

SENATE
Teapot Dome scandal consid-
cred on floor.
Russian investigation con-
tinues before special investiga-
eating committee.
Committee investigating prop
agarda continue hearing.
HOUSE
Considered District of Colum-
bia, legislation.
Teapot Dome investigation.
Ways ana means committee
considers taxes.
Military affairs committee
considers Muscle Shoals propos-
ais. t#
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
BANDIT PAIR
GETS $4,000
by United Press Leased Wire

MISSOULA, Mont, Jan. 2S.-.
Two robbers today obtained be-
tween $4,000 and 1000 in an
early morning holdup in the Mis-
soula postoffice. The bandits en-
tered the building through Il side
door at l;30 Il. M, forced two
clerks working over early morning
mail against the wall, threatening
to kill them if they did not com
ply Immediately.
The money, currency, was CON
signed to II Missoula bank. Police
believe the bandits knew of the
shipment of money.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
Autos in State
Would Reach
to n. O. t.+s

by United Press Leased Wire
SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan.28.
Placed. end on end, licensed
automobiles in California reach
from Sacramento to New Or
leans and back to FL Paso,
Texas, according to an estimate
of Will II. Marsh, superinte1-
dent Of the state department.
Of motor vehiclec.
The total value Of Caiifor-
MAS 100000 (estimated) au-
tomobilc3, figuring each as
worth $500, is approximately
$3.50, 100000, Marsh says.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
PRINCESS YOLANDA HAS
A BABY DAUGHTER

ROME, Jan. 2S.--Princess .Yo-
landa, Countess Calvi Di Bergolo,
eldest daughter of King Victor En-
manuel of Italy, gave birth to Il
daughter Sunday. The princess
married the count, noted horse
man and war hero, April 9, Of last
year.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
Eastern Market
DenlOruIized as
Result of Cold

Following meeting of the let
tuce growers and shippers of I'M
pcrial Valley held yesterday after
noon, at which over two-thirds of
the acreage was represented, Il reso-
lutiOn was passed to discontinue
shipments after today, for the bal
ance of the week, including Sun
day of next week. This action was
taken because of the demoralized
condition of eastern markets.
The meeting was called to order
by b. A. Harrigan, county horticul-
tural commissioner, and elected M.
p. o 'Brien as chairman. Following
a general discussion on present CON
dtions, the resolution to discontinue
shipments was offered by Jack
Brothers, of Brawley, and was i'm
mediately adopted.
Southwest banak, offered resolu-
tion that no shipments that win not
pass the United States inspection
standard No. !, be shipped and this
action was taken by the meeting.
AS the decision to stop shipments
for the balance of the week is bas-
ed simply on a gentlemen $ agree
ment,' nothing can be done to force
shipments to stop, but general opin-
ion of those present seemed TO be
that every effort will be made to in
duce all growers and shippers to
abide by the decision taken at the
meeting.
Cold in East Cause
Mr.. Harrigan explained this
morning that present conditions are
due in great measure to the cold
weather predominating at eastern
shipping points. This has prevented
the unloading of ears, and the larg-
cr markets are now surfeited with
unloaded ears. Conditions have been
remedied somewhat by diverting
shipments to the smaller markets,
but not in sufficient quantities to
have any bearing on the market
price, which he stated has fallen as
low us it has ever been before.
Lettuce growers are urged to co.
operate with the shippers during
the lay-off period by not cutting
lettuce. 1t is believed that cessa-
tion of shipments ut this time will
create an opportunity for eastern
markets to dispose, of present stock
and restore prices to the point
where shipments can be made ut
q profit.
As the lay.off period is deemed
advisable for the best interest -
the lettuce industry in the valley,
all were urged to abide by the agree
Continued ON page g.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
WHAT'S DOING

WAY Down East at Val
ley theatre tonight.
''The Meanest Man in the
World, Palace theatre tonight.
Business Women's S Club enter
tain all business women, stere-
optican lecture, rest room to-
night.
F. ard A. M. No. 3S4 meets
tonight.
All day meeting, Emmanuel
Circle, First Baptist church to-
morrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
MANY Die FROM
COLD WEATHER
IN U. S., GREECE
Mercury Drops to 40 Be-
low in New England,
100 MOslems Die
by United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-NeW York
shivered out of the coolest weather
il has known in years today as the
weather bureau promised milder
temperatures and an opportunity to
thaw out frozen pipes.
Death of five persons were at
tributed directly to the near zero
weather. Near Paterson, y. j., Il
skater broke through ice on the
Passaic River and was drowned.
BOSTON, Jan. %. = Warmer
weather was forecast today follow
ing three days of the coolest
weather since 1920. In many towns
in northern New Hampshire and
Vermont the thermometer fell to
10 degrees below zero.
MONTREAL, Gus, Jan. 28.-Af-
ter So degree drop, the mercury
reached the loves. point in five
years yesterday when it registered
% below zero, the coldest since
February ), 1913.
ATHENS, Jan. eS.-Morr than
15C persons have been frozen to
death as Il result of 20 degrees be-
low zero weather which prevails
through nothern Greece, accord
ing to messages here today.
The dead include an encamnment
of 100 Moslems which was buried
ia snow in Il mountain pass when
caught III terrific blizzard.
Many railways are showed under
and hundreds of cattle have frozen
10 death.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-28
ARMY OF BANDITS
LOOT DISTILLERY
By United Press Leased Wire

by United Press Leased Wire
\ HAMMOND, Ind, Jan. Is A
young army Of bandits estimated all
the way between Is and 30, early
today looted the Hammond Dis
tillcry here of 60 barrels of liquor
valued at 100000, distillery prices,
and more than twice as much at
bootleg prices.