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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-09
.SLUSH CHARGE
 TER MED BUNK BY W. M. BUTLER
Counters By Asking La Toilette To Explain
 Source Of Finances

CHICAGO, Oct. S.-William M. But Ter, chairman of the republican national committee, replied to Senator La Fol lette's slush fund charges today with the assertion that "the whole story is bunk"
 Chairman Butler combined his an- swer with an appeal to republicans "to contribute and enthusiastically to our fund.-"
 He alluded again in his formal state ment to "this conspiracy" between Sen. ator La Toilette and "the democratic leaders" to throw the election into the house of representatives.
 "I am glad that the senator has in- troduced this topic," the statement said. Tt gives me the opportunity to call upon the republican voters of Pennsyl- vania, New York, New Jersey and all other states, over my own name, and to ask that they at once contribute and contribute literally to our fund"
 Conspiracy Charged
 Il would like to inquire" Mir. Butler said, "as to what is the total of the money he has so far received from the democratic leaders who are engaged in this conspiracy to throw the election into the house"
 Senator La Toilette has simply pulled an old political trick out of his bag. It appears to be that for some reason he is anxious to avoid an in- quiry into his own funds and also to prevent us from raising money.
 "As chairman of the national commit tee l will say for my part the whole story. is bunk 4@ "A political campaign costs money. Office rent for headquarters, wages of the employees, postal, telegraph, trav- cling charges, the printing of books, pamphlets, circulars and Autographs must be met with real cash. Even the modest campaign button, when used by the millions, involves a real money total"
 Pledged Against Deficit
 We are pledged against a deficit and we will not have one. Contribu- tions are not only proper, but commend able and necessary. This is not merely a partisan, it is patriotic opportunity which is being offered.
 ''The saving of the country from the program which the followers of the senator have developed should arouse all to their obligations.
 "The platform has won the loyal sup port of Debs, who called on his peo- pie to stand by the platform which has attracted Morris Hillquit of New York and the entire socialist and radical bloc.
 "That is what we are fighting, and that is what we are going to defeat.
 "FOr that we require money. For that we are asking money. And for that we are receiving money"
 The statement referred specifically to the La Toilette campaign in. California.
 "What about the money for the Cali fornia campaign?' Chairman Butler asked. ''The campaign is being conduct sd in his name. Who are the men pay ing the bills? It has been an active cam Daign. Who contributed the money for he Southern California district? How much did they give? What pledges and promises has he mace in return for he funds which have been given?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-09

tie tempest in the tiniest cup" tried to have the debate adjourned, in order that they might cool their temper and re consider the situation"
 Stanley Baldwin declared that the conservatives would give their undi- yided support to Sir John Simon's amendment. He admitted his opinion had been modified by what he had heard tonight, but he still insisted that an inquiry was needed.
 John J. O'Neill, liberal, said he would vote against his own party on the Simon amendment because it was un- fair to put the prime minister on such a trial and the attorney general had given perfect answer to every charge made against him.
 The colonial secretary, J. H. Thomas, winding up the debate, for the govern ment, denied that any member of the cabinet had attempted in any way to interfere with the attorney general in this case, and he challenged any former minister of decade past to contradict the fact that in numerous political prose- cutions of newspapers and munition workers the government of the day had not only consulted the attorney general, hut in some cases had stopped him from going on with the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-09
PREACHER FOUND
 GUILTY OF BIGAMY. PLEADS INSANITY
Greenville Pastor Also Convicted On Charge
 Of Forgery

GREENvILLE, Ala, Oct. S.-Wife number one with two children and wife number two with one child ap- bearing in court here against the Rev. Joseph Matthews, charged with bigamy was sufficient evidence for the trial jury to render verdict of guilty with out deliberation.
 Rev. Matthews was also declared guilty by the jury of an additional charge of forgery.
 The bigamy charge was instituted against Rev. Matthews by John Park man, prominent farmer and father of Mrs. Matthews number two. Evidence was introduced at the trial that the preacher was married to Miss Rosa Tyson of Georgiana, Ala, and after his removal to Greenville, several years ago he married Miss Lois Parkman without having obtained divorce from his wife.
 The defendant attempted to establish a plea of insanity. Judge A. E.. Gamble, the presiding magistrate, is expected to pass sentence on Rev. Matthews tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-09
FOUR SHOT DOWN ON WAY TO OPEN.
 NON N-UNION MINE
Lee J. Sandridge, We'll Known Operator In
 Critical Condition
(By Associated Press.)

ELKINS, w. Va, Oct. 8.-Lee J. Sandridge, one of the best known coal operators in West Virginia and promi- nent in democratic political circles, was shot near Phillips today while en route to the Meriden mines to reopen the operations on non-union basis. Three men accompanying Mir. Sandridge also were wounded. The assailants fired from the underbrush along road.
 Mir. Sandridge, superintendent of the Rock Island Coal company, owners of the mines, was given orders to resume operations today. For several years the mines operated under an agreement with the Ahnfon but after shutdown of more than a month, officials of the compnay decied' to reopen without a union agreement.
 Mir. Sandridge was delegate to the last democratic national convention.
 Sandridge and the three other vic tins of the shooting are being brought to an Elkins hospital. Reports from Phillippi were that Sandridge's condition was critical. Among those wounded was Brown Talbott, son of Dr. l.. W. Tal- bolt of Elkins He recently graduated from West Virginia university and was taking up his duties as foreman of the Meriden mines.
 Sheriff German of Barbour county and force of state troopers obtained bloodhounds and went into the moun- tains, about Meriden in an effort to trace the assailants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-09
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-09
BOOST LA TOILETTE

MOBILE, Ala, Oct. S--A mass meet ing of the La Toilette Wheeler forces was held tonight at the labor temple with over 200 persons present. R. l.. Corley, of this city delivered the prin- cipal address. It was organized that Mobile county will be organized for the Wisconsin senator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-09
DELEGATES ARRIVE
American Group Reaches VaIparais
 FOr Welfare Meet

VALPARAISO, Oct. S.-The Amer. ican delegation to the fourth Pan. American congress on child welfare which held at Santiago from October 12 to 19 arrived here today and were welcomed by American and Chilean of iicials.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
SENTENCE HELD
UP in CASE OF
ANDREW M'CRAY

Upon a motion for arrest of judg-
ment i'll the case of Andrew Nc
Cray, colored, who was convicted on
burglary in the second degree in
superior court on Thursday, Judge
Cole withheld sentence. McCray
was represented by Edgar Hervey,
attorney appointed to defend him
and John Johnson, both of whom
were accused of burglarizing busi-
ness places in Imperial. Johnson
was not convicted, the jury being
unable to reach a decision.
In making the motion, Attorney
Hervey declared that the informa-
tion given in the case was fatally
defective and that the property al
legged to have been burglarized was
not sufficiently described to enable
the defendant to avail himself of
suitable pleas.
In order to continue the ease
against McCray, the district attor-
ney's office will have to start pro-
ceedings on the basis of complete
new trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
Frantic Pleas for Nv. Representative at Hearings
800 MAR00NED
TOURISTS START
JOURNEY EAST
Affidavits Tell of Tour.
lists Being Held Up by
High Prices

YUMA, April 2l.-The bars were
up today at the Yuma crossing Of
the Colorado river as Arizona re-
placed its quarantine against the
foot and mouth disease, raging in
sections of California.
The last Of 500 marooned tourists
who had spent week at Knob Sid
ing passed through the states temp
orary fumigating plant at . P. N.
yesterday and crossed the river.
Immediately thereafter, chains
were again raised, the eight ma
tional guardsmen sent here by order
of Governor Hunt turned their ma
chine gun across the bridge, and
interstate communication eastward
was halted.
Through the night a few machines
trickled to the outpost established
by Arizona across the river on the
California side. They were inform,
ed of the renewed quarantine. Some
halted and started another camp
while others turned back toward I'm.
perial Valley cities.
"I do not know how long the
present quarantine will remain in
force,' DIR. E. l.. STAN, federal and
present quarantine director, said to-
day. "There is to be a conference
in Phoenix this afternoon that will
decide all that. The governor will
meet with financial and live stock
leaders in the state and they vii
determine whether to keep the bar:
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Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
TWO l. A. MEN
PAY PENALTY
ON SCAFFOLD
BY United Press Leased Wire

SAN QUENTIN PENITENTIA-
RY, Cal, April 21.-William A.
Bringhurst and Willard Thompson
of Los Angeles, were hanged sim
ultaneously here today for the
murder of two Los Angeles police
men in December, 1921.
The men left the death cell at
10:14, the traps were sprung to-
gether at 10:15 and at 1927 both
men were pronounced dead.
Standing in the shadow of the
gallows with but, a few hours to
live, the two men ended months of
enmity and shook hands late last
night.
Today s hanging marks the first
time in California history that a
legal execution has taken place on
any day of the week excepting
Friday = traditional "Hangman s
Day.
Bringhurst and Thompson were
sentenced in the spring of 1922 by
Superior Judge B. r. Parker of
Los Angeles County for the murder
of Patrolman William J. Brett and
Harry Chester of Los Angeles and
sent to San Quentin in June, 1922.
The first date of their execution
was set for August IS, 1922, but
appeals caused postponement and
the next date set was April IS,
1924. This date fell on Good Fri
day, and Governor Friend William
Richardson ordered the execution
postponed until today.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
DELEGATION WILL
URGE SENDING
MAN TO CAPITAL

A delegation consisting of mem
bers of the American Legion, Farm
Bureau, Bankers Association and
business men have notified the ir-
rigation district that they would
like an opportunity to appear be
fore the board Tuesday afternoon
at two o clock for the purpose of
urging Nstrong representation In
Washington Immediately.
Information has been received
that the committee will 90 into
executive session at an early date
to consider amendments TO the
Swing johnson bill prior to report
on the bill to the house. Those who
expect to be present at the board
meeting tomorrow believe that a
critical stage has been reached in
the legislation and that unless I'M
perial Valley is capably represented
at This time the amendments might
be Of damaging character to the
valley s future interests.
At the meeting tomorrow the res
olution recently passed by the In
terpost council American legion,
asking the board to resume its ag-
gresive policy of last year and send
a strong committee to Washington
will be presented.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
COOLIDGE URGES
RECLAMATION LAW
BE- REVISED SOON
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, April 21.-Presi-
dent Coolidge today urged upon
congress in a special message the
immediate necessity of revision in
the present reclamation law, as re-
commended by a special advisory
committee recently appointed by
Secretary of the Interior Work.
In place of the present repayment
plan for installments on irrigation
projects, the president asked that
a "new policy providing that pay
ments shall be assessed by the gov
ernment in accordance with the
crop producing policy of the soil''
be inaugurated.
The president also asked that
the treasury be asked to strike from
its books such sums shown to be
impossible of collection from the
farmers, estimated to be about $685.
100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
ELEANOR DUSE
GREAT ACTRESS
IS DEAD TODAY
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PITTSBURGH, Pa, April 21.-
Eleanora Duse, noted tragejienne,
died here today.
The Italian actress, whose alliance
with Gabrielle 'Annunzio, goes
down with that of Abelard and
Heloise as one of the great love af-
fairs of history, succumbed to in
fluenza at 2:30 Il. m., in her hotel
suite here far away from her ma
tive land and former lover.
Duse had been i'll two weeks. She
was stricken in Detroit after tonr
of the Pacific Coast and became
seriously i'll when she reached Rus
burgh. Her condition became much
worse last week when she suffered
relapse and she weakened steadily
until death came today.
The actress was 60 years of age
and was ranked with Sarah Bern
hardt as one of the greatest TRACE.
diennes of history.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
Aten States He
May Resign as
Board Member

Ira Aten is the pivot about which
plans for q shakeup in the board
of directors Of the Imperial Irriga-
ton district are revolving today, as
the result of his statement that he
contemplates turning in his resigna-
tion as a director of the board.
The plan which prominent valley
residents are said to be promoting
is to result in placing Mayor Will
S. Fawcett or L. c. Lee in the va
can't chair, according to information
given out by those who are sponsor
ing q petition asking Mr.. Aten to
retain his office until February, at
least.
Mr.. Aten was approached Thurs
dny vening by Assemblyman! George
Herrick Davis, who carried a resig-
nation written out in full, and only
requiring Mr.. Alen S signature be-
fore it would be laid before the
Irrigation District board today.
Following the acceptance of Mr..
Aten's resignation, it was expected
that the board would appoint Mayor
Fawcett or Lee to fill the vacancy
and President Pound might be ask
ed to step out as chairman of the
board or possibly face recall, ac-
cording to rumor.
Against Rose Faction
The whole plan, it is said, is di.
rected against the Mark Rose fac:
tion in the district.
r. The most important obstacle to
the scheme at present seems to be
the protest of friends of Mr.. Aten,
who do not want him to resign un-
til straw vote can be taken in
February to determine whom the
people of the district favor.
In commenting on his contemplate
ed resignation, Mr.. Aten said today
that he had intended to step out of
the directorship at once, because he
felt that he had been elected on
his promise to attempt an economy
policy and that he had been defeat
ed in his efforts to put through the
policy.
"My friends have raised such a
protest, however, he said, "that
l may remain on the board until
next February. l shall not consider
being a member of the board longer
than that under any circumstances. -
The petition, which is being sign
ed by friends of Mr.. Aten today,
urges that lie retain his office for
the remainder of the year at least,
so that the maiter OF replacing him
on the board will fall to the peo-
pie.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
EPIDEMIC REACHES NEW COUNTY
Breaks Out In
San BeynurdinO
Co. at FOntUnQ
ny United Pres. Leased Wire

SAN BERNARDINO, April 21.-
The foot and mouth disease was to-
day discovered raging in herd
OF 7OU hogs at tontana, in San
Bernardino County, the first out
break of the epidemic in Southern
California outside of Los Angeles
County.
Breaking through the rigid quar-
antine which for weeks kept the all
ment confined to the environs of
Los Angeles, the plague has reached
the lands of the Fontana Farms
Company, so miles from Los Ange-
les and 10 miles west of this city.
The inflicted animals are believ-
ed to have contracted the epidemic
after being fed Los Angeles garb-
age, sold to the -Fontana people un-
der contract with that city.
The diseased hogs were ordered
shot, and work of exterminating
them went forward this afternoon.
Reports of the Fontana outbreak
reached the board of supervisors
while that body was discussing Il
proposal TO close the Los Angeles
national forest reserve to all camp
ers, thereby postponing the fishing
season scheduled to open May l, if
not calling il; of altogether for
the season.
Sessions Breaks Up
The news broke up the session,
the supervisors, wishing to secure
more information on the locM out
break before taking definite action.
The Angeles reserve is already
closed in Los Angeles County. The
greater portion of the famous noun
tains are in San Bernardino Coun-
ty, and should the ban be ordered,
such well known retreats as Big
Bear Valley, Little Bear Valley with
its wamous Arrowhead Lake resort,
Pinecrest, Squirrel Inn, Strawberry
Flats and other renowned heights
will be shut off indefinitely.
Word of the Fontana epidemic
was also carried to presidents of
county farm bureaus, in session
here to discuss more stringent quar-
antine laws against Los Angeles
County.
Although the sentiment of the
meeting was against too rigid regu-
lations affecting inter-county motor
travel, committee was named to
draw up a revised set of uniform
statutes, prohibiting bringing from
Los Angeles County any live stock
or produce during the epidemic.
The committee includes: j. f..
Wh@ell, Riverside County; f. f..
Campbell, and A. M. Stanley, Orange
County, C. c. Jenkins, Imperial
County, and II. S. White, San Ber-
nardino County.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
MEXICAN RANCHER
HELD in FINDING
OF CORN LIQUOR

Jose Reyes, Mexican rancher. liv-
ing about eight miles northwest of
Brawley, was brought to Ell Centre
Saturday evening, after deputies
discovered four gallons of "high
pOwered' corn liquor under a bed
Ill his room. He was taken to
Brawley today to appear in justice
court there.
The cottage occupied by Reyes,
was searched by Deputies Evans and
Atkins, Saturday afternoon, after
they had been tipped off by Con-
stable O'Brien and Chief of Police
Virgo of Brawley. When Mr.. Evans
looked under the bed, the Mexican,
who was standing just outside the
door, attempted hasty flight across
the fields.
Officers had no difficulty in
stopping him, however, merely turn
ing few revolvers in his direction
and ordering him to come back.
Outside of the house, Officers
found large still and several feet
of coil, though the apparatus was
not in use.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
Speaker Gillett
Denies He Owned
Truck of Liquor
Dy United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, April 21-Speak-
cr Gillett today entered an indig-
nant denial before the senate in,
vestigating committee that he got
a trunkful of liquor, seized by the
department of justice in 1919.
cit is an outrage to allow such
statement TO be given OUT said
Gillett in denouncing the testimony
of Captain II. L. Scaife, former de-
partment of justice agent, who told
the committee last week that Gil
lett was one of those who got the
liquor.
Gillett explained that the trunk
in question belonged to consti-
tuent. 1t was being sent by express
from Florida to Massachusetts when
Il bottle of liquor broke and the
trunk was seized.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
DR.. HOUSE ORDERS
FUMICATION OF
PERSONS STOPPED
Automobiles, Baggage, to
Be Treated Same AS
Before

Due to the fact that federal au.
thorities are taking strict precau.
tionary measures to prevent, ,the foot
and mouth disease being carried out
OF Los Angeles county, DR.. l.. G.
House, county health officer, has an
nounced that he believes there is
no necessity for continuing the fun
lgation of persons entering Imperia
county, and for this reason has
ordered such measures discontinued.
Fumigation of automobiles and
baggage will be handled as before,
and the feet of all travellers coming
into the county by train or automo.
bile will be disinfected by spraying
or by walking through the sawdust
troughs in use at every railroad sta
tion.
Precautionary work in the county
is still actively continued along
other lines which are deemed more
necessary, however. The County
Protective Committee received 1000
copies of notices which, are today
being distributed to the dairymen
of the county through the medium
of the creamery drivers.
These notices, which are printed
in brilliant red ink, and which
can be read at considerable dis.
tance, issue the following waring,
signed by Q. L. Giliett, sheriff of
Imperial County: During the pre-
vailing epidemic, all persons other
than the owners, are prohibited from
entering these premises
Ranchers and dairymen who have
not received these notices may OBJ
tain them by calling at the I'M
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Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
VETS and DRYS
BATTLING AGAIN

WASHINGTON, April 21.-Beer
and anti-becr' groups battled today
before the house judiciary commit
tee in support of their views.
Fifty nine identical beer bills,
all of which would permit the manu-
factnre and sale of e-Volstead
beverage, were taken up by the
committee while advocates of modi.
fication of the Volstead act urged
adoption of one of them and drys
condemned them all.
The house wet bloc, headed by
representatives Hill, Maryland, and
Dyer, Missouri, brought the bills to
the committees attention today at
a public hearing. Both Dyer and
Hill were scheduled 10 deliver
sgeeches in behalf of favorable ac-
tion.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-21
Tourists Barred
By Quarantines,
Go Back by Boat
By United Press Leased Wire

SAN PEDRO, April 21.-The Pan
amaPacific liner Finland, sailing
for New York this afternoon, will
carry more than 100 eastern tour
lists who have been prevented from
returning home by automobile be-
cause of the foot and mouth quar-
antine laws put into effect by neigh
boring states. The machines will be
checked on the steamer.
The Finland, sailing with 450
passengers and more than 1000 tons
of California products, will make
the trip via the Canal and Havana.