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Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11

Constantine Romanoff. Pacific
coast heavyweight wrestling cham
pion, who meets Fred Mortenscn of
this city in a handicap match at
the Palace theater Friday night,
has wired Manager Brick that he
will leave Los Angeles tonight, and
will be in this city tomorrow.
Romanoff's wonderful physique
and his ability as a "strong man "
have placed him III demand among
moving picture producers.
"He Who Gets Slapped, H. the
Metro picture in which Lon Cha
ncy stars, and which is making a
big hit in New York, is the latest
movie in which Romanoff appears.
Mortcnsen, being resident of
FL Centre, is already on the ground
and stated today that ha is in
splendid shape to give Romanoff a
hard tussle in order to throw him
twice in an hour, the champion hav-
ing agreed to do this or forfeit the
match.
In addition to the wrestling
match, Manager Brick has arranged
to show "Unsccn Hands a new
picture starring Wesley Barry, the
clever juvenile star.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11
Only Six More
Days In Which
to Pay Taxes

Income taxpayers were warned
yesterday by Collector of Internal
Revenue Rex b. Goodcell that they
have only six more days in which
TO meet the fourth aud final pay
mcnt of taxes on 1928 income, the
dead line being December -.
Many inquiries arc being made as
to whether the % per cent reduc'
ton allowed on 1928 income has
been deducted in arriving at the
balance due as shown on bills mail
od to taxpayers. Collector Good
cell explained that the amount due
rs set out in these bill is the net
balance the taxpayer owes. the %
per cent refund having bean de-
Quoted.
Taxpayers who have not received
bill were cautioned that they should
communicate with the internal re-
venue office. IS failure to receive
~ bin docs not relieve the taxpayer
of liability. All bills were mailed
to the address of taxpayers us given
in their returns. Several thousand
have moved and failed to leave for
warding addresses. Under the re
venue act penalties must be imposed
in all eases where payments are not
made by December Ia, whether or
not bills were received.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11
Turkey Raisers Make Profitable
Contract for Christmas Business

The directors cf the turkey rails
ers association held their meeting
at Brawley last night and contract
ed bulk of the Christmas crop to
KinGman and Company of Los An
geles. Several bids were received, g,
by the association, but the BID re
ceived from Kingman and Company
was the most favorable one 1t is
understood from association Off
ciaIs that the bid made was a
guarantee of 33 cents a pound dress
ed plus any additional amount the
turkeys brought on the retail mar
ket less q ~ per cent commission
charge.
In commenting On this favorable
contract, a. r. Ferguson, president
of the association, stated that the
association members have been
guaranteed 33 cents a po4nd 10 mat
ter whether or not the bottom drops
out Of the Christmas market. On
the other hand should the price soar
to 4j or 30 cents the association will
get whatever Kingman and Com
pany are able to sell the turkeys to
the butcher stores, cafeterias, hotels,
etc, less 10 per cent handling
charge. Mr.. Ferguson pointed out
that the association could not pos
siblv handle the turkeys i'll the big
markets in Los Angeles for as low
as 10 per cent. Kingman and Com
pany he said are large independent
meat packers, having main offices
in Indianapolis. They have been
handling dressed poultry for more
than a quarter of a century.
Thanksgiving Deal Profitable
In making report on the results
of the Thanksgiving pool, j. S.
Cameron, secretary-treasurer of the
association, stated that while the
association had handled more than
II 600 pounds of turkeys the actual
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11
POULTRY men
OF SOUTHLAND
TO MEET HERE
Continued from Page y

partmcnt The accredited breeders
aud hatchcrics project, which has
probably done more to stabilize the
baby chick industry in Southern Cal
ifornia than any one thing was or
ganizcd and put through by those
combined departments.
The special reason for holding the
meeting in Imperial county wlll be
to get Imperial Valley poultry rails
ers interested in sending rcprescn-
tatiVc to future meetings of the
board of directors. This has never
been done so far,
L. p. Cheney, chairman of the poul-
try department of the Imperial
County Farm bureau is working
hard with Farm Advisor Garth
waite on the poultry department to
get out large attendance of local
poultry enthusiasts as it is hoped
that the poultrymcn from outside
the valley can be shown what Il
promising industry poultry raising
is here.
Matters TO come mp for discussion
will include the formation of Il leg
islativc program for the protection
of the poultry industry of the state
to be presented at the next state
legislature The discussion will IN
ciuGe the cooperative marketing of
eggs and fat poultry and other re
lated topics. The board of control
of the accredited breeders and hat
cherries project will meet with a
number of local breeders and hot-
cherries TO see if it is possible to
include some of the Imperial county
hatcherics and breeders in thi~ YER,
worthwhile project. So far the
standard Of eggs and chicks p'oduc
ed in Imperial Valley has not been
high enough 20 make local breeders
and hatchcrics eligible for member
ship in this project. Hor ever II
is hoped tha. some arrangements
can bc made whereby looa reor le
can enjoy the benefit eff this asso-
citation.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11

overhead association charge had run
to approximately 1.5 of a cent a
pound, so that association members
received within 1-5 of a cent of
what the association was paid by the
buyers. This makes, Mr.. Cameron
thinks, a record for economy III
handling farmers products.
A number of farmers who sold in
dependent of the association, taking
their birds to Los Angeles and sell
ing direct to the retail dealers, lost
heavily on the Thanksgiving market
because some of the birds reached
their destination in poor condition
Not single bird handled by the
association was turned down for
any reason whatsoever according to
a. r. Ferguson.
For the Thanksgiving market the
association contracted part of the
crop to a San Diego bidder at Il
fiat price of 2S cents a pound and
the balance of the crop to large
Los Angeles concern at a flat price
of 33 cents a pound dressed AS
sociation officials believe that the
offer for the Christmas market is
much more favorable than the one
they were able to obtain for the
Thanksgiving pool, in as much as
any rise in the market will be turn
ed in directly to the association.
a large meeting of turkey raisers
has been called bv A. r. Ferguson
to be held in the farm advisor s of
flee in the basement of the court
house, Friday evening, December II,
at 8 O'Clock. AT this time all the
members of the association are ex-
pected to be present as well as a
large number of persons who were
not able to get into the Thanksgiv-
ing pool, but who are anxious to
sell their birds under the favorable
contract obtained by the association
for the Christmas pool.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11
IMPERIAL
Ry Press staff Correspondent

Ry Press staff Correspondent
IMPERIAL, Dec. 11.-Mr. and
Mrs. T. NJ. Sharp and baby have
returned from Long Beach where
they have been spending the past
six months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gaimare of
Boulevard have been here visiting
at the home of Mrs. Gaimare 5 sis
ten, Mrs. VIII Edgar.
The Girls Resgrvc of the local
high school will hold vesper services
at the Community church next Sun
day evening.
Mrs. Virgil Patterson is visiting
i'll I'll Centre today.
= The girls and boys basket ball
teams of the Imperial high school
will meet the Coachclla teams for
practice games on local grounds Fri,
day afternoon.
Mrs. T. S. Siebert has bean ill
for the past few days.
Tho senior class of the local
high school will present "Officcr
666" at the high school auditorium
Friday night. The east under the
direction of Miss Rowe and Mrs.
Fairbanks has been working hard
TO make the play great success.
Georges Harris and family whose
home on North G street was re.
cently destroyed by fire are moving
into the |. V. |. Apartments.
The Junior class of the high school
has chosen committee to select a
class play. Mrs. IL. Y. Grey and
Miss Gene Ricvcs have been select
cd to coach and direct the play.
The bazaar given 10y the ladies of
the Methodist church Saturday was
a complete success. Owing TO the
poor weather conditions it was more
of a success than was anticipated.
Four Imperial girls the Misses
Lucille Bathrick, Faye Damron,
Ada Riddle and Anna Bedford mem,
bcrs of the Central Junior College
basketball squad, motored to Fuller
ton with that group Friday after
noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11
ALPINE ! INMATES. . ].
NOT >EK-SERVICE
MEN IS CLAIM
San Diego Post Probes
Details of Recent
Trouble

Contrary to the belicf which has
existed in Imperial Valley for sev.
kral years. the men ut Alpine Hos,
pital, which has been the cause 0y
considerable uoioriety this wcck
because Of disagrcemeft between
the inmates and the management,
are not cX service men. according TO
statement given out by William
=. Ryder, adiEtant of the Amariean
Legion Post ut San Diego.
The men never were enlisted in
the service of tho army, navy or
marine corps during the war, RYDER
states, but were members of the
merchant marine. The maritime
laws provide the sick seamen shall
be cared for by the-pablic health
service, and this organization, not
having Seameu : hospital at San
Diego, the men were sent to Al
pine, where the government con
tractcd for their care.
Had the men bcqn regularly en-
listed in the government service.
they would have been sent 20 the
veterans hospital Mt Camp KcAncy
RYDER said. Whenever a man was
found among the inmates. ~ Alpine.
wlo had seen service in the army,
navy or marine corps, he was rams
ferred to Camp Kearucv and given
the care provided for by the Netc.
rams Bureau.
Ryder and Harold Angler, com
mander of San Diego Post, have
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11
NO BOXING IN
STATE UNTIL
BODY NAMED

SACRAMENTO, Dec. II. - No
bUAing contests whatever will be
permitted in California from mid
night of December II until the box
ing commission to be appointed by
Governor Richardson authorizes the
events, it has been announced by
Secretary Frank G.. Jordan.
The temporary abolition of boxing
contests is in compliance with the
provisions of the boxing and wrest-
ling act, which state that no con
test may be held unless licensed by
the commission.
Although the act becomes effec.
tive December II, it cannot go into
actual operation until the governor
| appoints the commission Under the
law he is allowed u days within
which to make his choice.
Pending that time all contests
will be barred.
Santa Cruz has 5000 acres of arti-
chokes.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11
6 MAIL BANDITS
GIVEN SENTENCES
UP TO Is YEARS
by United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-Six bandits
who confessed participation in the
$2,000,000 mail robbery at Rondout.
ILL.,, June II today were sentenced
to the federal prison at Leavenworth
for terms ranging from one year to
% years.
They are Brent Glasscock, Chica-
go, formerly of Kansas City; Her
bert Holiday, Kansas City and Wy
iie, Willis, Jesse and Joe Newton,
cowboys and brothers, of Dallas,
Texas.
s All confessed robbing the train
and their testimony was chiefly re-
lied upon by the government in Sc
curing the conviction of William j.
Fahy, "ace of postal inspectors, -
and two Chicago politicians, for
completely in the robbery.%
! According to Glasscochss testi
nfoItssat the trial of Fahy, thc posta
Inspector furnished the information
about money Shipments on which the
gang operated. Fahy received %
years in Atlanta some time ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11
Buys Pearls Worth
Thousands for
Few Dollars
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. H.
Would-bc buyers had become so sat
isfied with the pearls east before
them at customs auction sale here
today that they became unable to
tell the true from the false.
No so X. Iwata, Japanese. On
two strings he bid the full valua-
tion figures.
Gee, you're stuck said man
who had bid 25 cents.
Yes" shrugged the Japanese
politely. But these pearls for
which paid $2.SS are real, worth
thousands of dollars.,'
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11

"Blind Husbands, = an unusually
daring photodrama without the OBJ
lection that generally attaches itself
to a courageous theme, opens to-
MORROW night at the Tulane theater.
1t is briefly the story of ne
elected wife who almost overstepped
the border of discretion to satisfy
her heart longing for affection.
Eric Stroheim, Il former officer
of the Austrian army, depicts the
role of Lieutenant Won Steuben.
Franceia Ellington supports him
as Margaret Armstrong. Such pop
ular players as Sam DeGrasse II.
Gibson -Gowland, Valerie GermOn-
PREF and Jack Perrin complete the
cast.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11
Noted Novelist
Funeral Today
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Dee. l1.-Fune-
raj services for Mrs. Gcuc Stratton
Porter, novelist, who was killed
Saturday night when a street ear
crashed into her automobile, viii be
held in her Hollywood home today,
The services will be conducted by
Rev. b. S. Haywood, pastor of the
Wiltshire NJ. +, Church.
Following the funeral, prlNate
services will be held at vault IN
the Hollywood cemetery where the
body win be placed pending final
disposition.
Charles Porter, husband of the
writer, arrived from the east yes
terday.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11

Captain joho Hall, late com.
manJeI OF the Canadian Pacific'e
IS Montreal" bsde goodbye on
Nov 4,h to ships of the sea. IL OF
whose bridges he had paced for a.
years; covering in that period
976.0O0 mile@ or 30 times around
the globe. and visiting all Jvsr the
world In everv sort IF weather are
climate. II is loyalty Of this sort
that made possible the hj chest
service on the seas bv men who
have qualified as Captains Cour.
aReons."
CAPTAIN Hall began his career
with the Allan Line and when that
organization was absorbed by the
Canadian Pacific, he went alonp
With The ships. His record shows
that he was the fourth officer or
the Sarmatian "Grcnam. "Mani
tobaN and siberian" from 1891 to
1S94. thirT officer of the. siberian,
in 1896: second offirer OF this
"ScantlnayIar" 10 1893; first Of,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11

rnade a personal investigation into
Ithesnlatter. 4. The fact that the men
are>Hot legfenaircs has no bearing
on the matter, the commander said,
for whether legion members Or not,
If they had seen service, the legion
would do everything possible to
give them necessary care. The fact
that they are not cx-service men
evcu, has not stopped the San Die
20 Legion Post from giving the sick
men assistance whenever possible.
VIII Probe Complaints
AS The lattcr are not on a com
pensation basis, and are practically
without funds. the San Diego Post
has done whatever was possible 70
give the sick men assistance and
entertainment from time to time.
The complaint r5lJe by the
men that The buildings in which
they are housed at Alpine, are in
bad condition aud the hospital staff
are incompetent, is being inyesti-
gated by Dr. A l.. Derbyshire, head
OF the United States Public Health
Service at san Diego.
Following the news of the trouble
at Alpine, the lnter-Post Council of
the American Legion in Imperial
Valley, sent Il telegram to the San
Diego Post, urging that the charges
made by the men be investigated.
At that time the impression here
was that the men were disabled eX-
service men, belief that has been
held hare since the hospital was es-
tablished several years ago, and the
council relief upon the San Diego
comrades to take care of the matter.
In view of Tho statement issued
by the commander and adiutant of
San Diego Post, it is not likely,
said a member of tho valley couu-
ell today that any further action
will be taken by the council.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11
l.. "A. GROCER DIES
FROM BANDIT SHOT
by United Press LEASED Wire

Los ANGELES, Dee. H. John
Teller, grocer, died here today from
bullet wounds inflicted by robbers
who attempted to hold up his store
Tuesday night,
Three mcn are under arrest rs Sus 4
poets in the shooting. They were
taken before Teller, who vas too
weak 20 identity then.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11


Commanders OF manv other
Canadian Pacific ships are follow.
ing Captain Hatrs example OF long
and faithful service. CAPTAIN NAL
colin McPhee, senior csptsio Of the
Great Lakes deet, hae over ~
years to his credit and has not
missed sailing ip that time. Cap
tain Samuel Robinson. c. b. e.
the hero OF Yokohama harbor dur
ing Japan'a disaster In 1923, has
splendid record to his credit. and
was honored by being DOT IN com.
mand Of the Emprese of Canada
for her 1924 Round-the- w or Id
Cruise. All the Canadian com.
manders have meritoriors records
and especially bernic war records.
staff Captain r. ~ stuart of the
Empress of Scotland won the
Victoria Cross during the world
war.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our graft
tude and appreciation to our many
friends for their kindness and SYM
pathy during our recent bereave
ment.
MR.. s MRS J. b. HOCKETT.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11

NEW ORLEANS, Dee. 11-Cotton
figures closed steady. Spots quiet,
. UP; midllings 23ll.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11

The cornerstone of new admin
istration huilding was laid in Yose'
mite Valley November 16.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11

ficer Of the siberian" in Nav
1908. In June of that year be re-
ceived his first command. the
"Orcadian." and from then until
now. he has commanded the fol-
lowing ships:-"Hibernian." "Nu-
INDIAN" "Grampian," ~Corsican, !"
"Tunisian." "Montfort,S "Sicilian. "a
Scandinavian" "Bosworth," "Mar-
burn" "Marloch" and Montreal" "
His progress was steady and rapid,
and ais reputation as a navigator
has heen Of the highest.
During hls many years IN charge
OF shirs. he has met thousands of
passengers Of every rank and from
sverv country on the globe and has
endeared himself to travellers of
everv walk In life and of every
nationality.
He commended four troop ships
during the Great War. which ser
vice took him into far-awav ports
on the Persian Gulf. into the Oar.
1aneiles. Mudros. Gall,poli and
A rchangel. and finally to conveying
Belgian refugees back to their
country from England. For this
latter service he was awarded the
x Ing Albert medal.
His retirement will be regretted
BY bis officers and men as well ~
hy the travelling public: for his
courage, devotion to duty and ex
IRENE humaneness. were fully sp
nreclated BY all with whom be
came in touch.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-11
COTTON MARKETS

BY United Press bcascd Wire
NEW YORK, Dee. ll.-Cottor
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
DUCHESS MAKES
 MONEY ON TRIP
New York World Says It Cost
 Her Absolutely Nothing

New York, Dec. 1.-The visit to this country of the Grand Duchess Cyril, wife of the self-proclaimed Czar of Russia, was free of cost to the royal visitor and thousands of dollars have followed her home, says the New York World today, referring to the Duchess trip as "one of the most ambitious publicity stunts in the history of advertising"
 Free passage from Europe to America and return was provided by the French line, the presidential suite at the Waldorf Astoria hotel was provided free by the hotel; and the manufacturers of A high-priced automobile even placed cars at the disposal of the Duchess. When the Duchess went to Philadelphia, the Bellevue -Stratford hotel offered its royal suite without cost, and the new Willard hotel in Washington did likewise when the Duchess visited the capital. The free conveniences all were offered by the hotels, steamship company and automobile concern for the publicity, says the World.
 Mrs. Henry P. Loomis. who ar- ranged for the visit of the Duchess to this country as guest of the Monday Opera club. admitted that the Duchess's trip was free. In ad- dition hundreds of persons, after being approved by the membership committee of the Monday Opera club, were permitted to pay SIG each for the benefit of the Russian relief work. and they in turn re- ceIved the privilege of meeting the Grand Duchess socially, says the World.
 T have learned lot since have been here-much more than you know" commented the Grand Duchess on sailing yesterday. She said she hoped to visit America again.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
Says Hibben Predicted r. s. Monuments to Lenine

New York, Dec. 17-Captain Paxton Hibben. writer and social worker, predicted a social revolution in the United States In the near fu- ture. similar to the revolution in Russia, and said that Americans would one day erect monuments 10 Lenine and Trotzky, Boris L. Brasol, an attorney, told an army trial board al It's resumed hearing into the fitness Of Captain Hibben 10 re- tain his commission in the officers reserve corps. last night, Brasol, who prior to coming to this country in 1918, was a second lieutenant in the Russian imperial guard. said that Hibben had made the above statements during a debate with him on the recognition of soviet Russia at the Society for Ethical Culture. on April IS, 1923.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-17
DEATH CALLS ID MRS.L ). PENFIELD Wife Of Former Town Clerk
 Was in S2d Year

Mrs. Caroline Whiting Penfeld, wife of Loren D. Penfleld, died at her home at 659 Stanley street last evening after a long illness. Death was not unexpected and she had been practically unconscious for several days.
 Mrs Penfeld was born February 4, 1S43, at New Hartford. She was the daughter of William G. and Re- becca Dix McNary. Sre had been & resident of New Britain for the past 63 years
 She was married In New Britain, June 20, 1866, to Loren Dwight Pen field. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William Walker. at that time pastor of the First Baptist church. Her husband, a veteran of the Civil War, who survives her, was for many years town clerk of New Britain.
 Mrs. Penheld was the type of a woman ofttimes referred to as "motherly." Her quiet, unassum- ing manners won her the respect and esteem of a large host of admirers of later generations. Until few years ago she was an active member of the First Baptist church. She was for years active In Martha Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, of which her husband is a trustworthy patron. She was one of the oldest members of both organizations. She was a member of Stanley Woman's Relief corps and was president for two terms, and was a former member of the Daughters of Liberty. She is survived by her husband. Loren D. Penheld; a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Ruth Marshall, wife of War ren w. Marshall of this city; a granddaughter, Mrs, Ruth Stevens, wife of Frederick Stevens of Holyoke, and a great-grandson, Marshall Frederick Stevens, of Holyoke. Funeral services will be held at the Stanley street home tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. William Ross will officiate, Burial will be in Falrvlew cemetery.