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Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
u. S. Marines Rushed to Protect Amercansin in China
CRAMMER SHOT
in SELF DEFENSE,
BURDEN OF PLEA
Pictures Produced Show
Corpse Clasping

Evidence on the part of the state
IN the case Of Joe Grammer, chrag-
ed with murder of Walter Tigrow
near Holtville on November ., was
completed this morning and the ease
of the defense opened.
Counsel for the defense, Robert
B. Whitelaw and Edgar b. Hervey
offered motion asking the court
10 return. a verdict of not guilty.
claiming the state had not proved
It's charge of murder.
The court excused the jury dur
ing the arguments on the motion
and at noon gave his decision, deny
ing the motion and apnouaced re-
cess until o o'clock, when the de-
tense opened its ease. Attorney
Hcrvey, stated that he will appeal
the decision of the court, denying
the motion for 4 directed verdict.
The state, in submitting it's evil
dence, ATTEMPTED to proVe that
Grammer had wilfullv and with ma.
lice. killed Tigrow The defense con
tends that Grammer was acting in
sclf-defense and was therefore JUS
titled III killing Tigrow.
IN support of this contention, dur
ing the argument for a directed
verdict, the defense introduced as
evidence number of photographs
taken Immediately after the shoot.
ing, showing that Tigrow died with
a rifle grasped in his hands.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
LOCAL DOCTOR
OFFERS AID In
ALPINE SCR AP

Reports from San Diego state that
the tubereular seamen at Alpine hos
pital, who have formed the center
OF con nsiderable cOmmotion during
the past 10 days, because Of alleged
poor treatment received at the hos
pital, are not TO be removed to the
San Diego county tubercular hos.
pital as was originally given out.
The San Diego county grand jury
and the San Diego board Of sup
crvisors are TO have meeting Fri
day, to discuss the Alpine situation
from start 10 finish, and endeavor
TO arrive At some plan which will
insare the patients proper care and
medical attention. The supervisors
are said to have reported that in
their opinion the Alpine sanitarium
should be closed. but at the hear
ing to be held Friday, the hospital
management will be given an OPP
pOrtunity to present its side of the
ease.
Cro~ded conditions at the county
tubercular hospital make it impos-
sible 10 accommodate the men at that
place, DIR. Stevenson, superint endent
Of the hospital stated.
DR.. j. c. Perry, of the United
States public health service, in
whose care the seamen are, stated
that condition at the Alpine hospital
are not as bad as reported, but that
in view of the patients frame of
mind, it was believed best to re.
move them from the hospital. They
will remain at Alpine until other
arrangements can be made for tEcm.
DR.. G. ). Brooks, county health
officer for Imperial county, in a
telegram to DIR. Lischner, who Oper-
ates Alpine hospital, has sent the
following telegram of commendation
on the excellent management of the
hospital:
"Is there anything | can do TO
help overcome the prejudice at Al
pinel My wife was in Alpine for
some time and | visited the insti-
tuition regularly. Ny wife is a
graduate nurse. She was well pleas
ed with her treatment aud improved
greatly. | have had army service
and at present county physician of
Imperial county. | can state unre-
servedly that patients at Alpine are
well treated, well fed and properly
housed. II / can be Of any assist
ance by coming over, wire me.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
HEAVY RAINFALL
TURNS VALLEY In
TO SEA OF MUD

Mud, and lots of it, formed the
principal decorations about the
valley today as the result Of the
heavy rain which startud falling
late yesterday afternoon and CON
tinued we'll into the night.
Although the sun shone brilliant
lv at times today, the heavy clouds
in the sky gave indications of moro
rain. although none had fallen up
20 the hour of going to press.
According to tnt. weather gauge
1t the Imperial Irrigation District
in Calexico, the rainfall registered
81 inches which is a heavy fall for
This part of the country.
Residents who lived off the paved
streets ploughed through the heavy
mud this morning. and thanked their
stars that rain does not fall more
frequently in Imperial Valley. Even
the more fortunate ones living on
paved streets. slithered and slid IS
they went to work, the dust which
is always with us, having turned to
mud.
If natures does give the valley
an occasional rain to muss things
up, il always follows it with Il wind
to dry up the mud and the pep
in the air is we'll worth all the in
convenience the storm may cause.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
SAN BERNARDINO
TO MEET CENTRAL
HERE NEXT WEEK

A rousing basketball game be-
tween San Bernardino high school
and Central viii open the basket
ball season here, according 20 an,
nouncement today by Coach r. M.
Armstrong. The battle will be stag
ed here on Tuesday. December %
and as San Bernardino has n repu-
tation Of having a fast and furious
team, some fine action is anticipat-
ed.
The tentative lineup Of the local
team is as follows: Hurst, center'
and captain; Maxwell Crandall. Al
len, Miller, forwards; Willoughby,
Peters, Sawyer, Burrage, guards.
1t is hoped that "A game will be
played with Yuma on Saturday Of
this week, but at thc time of going
TO press final arrangements over
the telephone had not been complet.
ed for same.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16

Lettuce growers Of Imperial Val
lev are notified by r. A. Harrigan,
county horticultural commissioner,
that an important meeting will be
held nj the Barbara Worth hotel Sat
urdav afternoon at O clock, 10 dis
cuss the changes in the standardiza-
tion law, and make plans for the
lettuce season.
The commissioner stated this morn
ing that he hopes to have a large
attendance, aud would like to see
exerv lettuce grower and shipper IN
the valley present at the meeting.
Among other subjects which vii.
be discussed is the plan Of having
the rest of the state, where lettuee
Is raised. placed under the same
standardization and inspection rules
AS prevail in this county during the
lettuce season.
Following the lettuce growers
meeting the grape growers of the
valley win hold meeting at the
Barbara Worth al 4 o'eleFk. 0 This
alse is an important meeting Harri-
gan states. and Roy Breedlove' pres
sdent Of the Imperial Valley Grape
Growers association, which com
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
TROOPS MUTINY..
STORES BURNED
AND PLUNDERED
American Firms Heavy
Losers as Officials
Flee City
Ry United Press Leased Wire

PEk1N, Dee. l6-Tw ,,nty picked
American marines were ordered to
proceed to kalgan, 125 miles north
west Of here Il ) Il. m. tomorrow
10 protect lives of American citi-
zens endangered by mutinv of
Chinese troops.
The Chinese government assured
the Am rican legation that the si''-
uation was "well in hand, but
the unusual action of rushing the
marines to kalgan was decided up
on regardless of the assurance.
The soldiers mutinied Monday
night during the absence of their
commanders, burned the business
blocks and plundered stores, .hc
postoffice and banks.
Several American firms, including
the Standard Oil aud Eggett and
Myers, were heavy Iosers. The lives
of Americans and other foreigners
were spared, but several Chinese
were shot.
American citizens at kaigan,
which is IN important business city,
telegraphed official reports of the
affair today, emphasizing is Sc
r;ousness.
Repetition of the lootiug tonight
was feared.
The foreign legations have re-
quested the Pckin government to
rush troops to restore ord5f.
All Chinese civilian officials nave
fled from Kalgan. g
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
Mors' Shop Sold
Under Hammer
AuctiOneer

LOS ANGELES, De. 16.-Thc
stock of Nors, Inc, including
costly antiques and tapestries, is
teing sold under the hammer.
Crowds each day throng the
quaint shop in the exclusive
Westlake district which prosper
ci under the ownership of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert A. Mors, until
Kid Mccoy, pugiiist-love-, COM
ploted q triangle that ended in
the woman s death.
Publicity gained from Mccoy s
trial, rcw underway, increases
the curious throng at the Mors
gan lies.
Downtown in the somber court
room Mors glares his hatred at
the man he holds responsible for
his wife's death.
Two miles away, overlook
the smooth waters of Westlakc,
the voice Of the auctioneer is
heard:
How much am 1 bid, ladies
and gentlemen. for this beautiful
piec3 of European bronze? It's
a fine Christmas gift. and Mrs.
Mors herself picked it for this
collection. -
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
TAKE PHOTO OF
DEAD "CUN MAN.

Sheriff Gillett, accompanied bv
photographer, went to Calcxico tlfis
afternoon 10 take photographs of
the body of John Teal, who was
killed in that city Friday night hv
Officer Brewer of the Calexico po-
lice department, while resisting ar
rest. and after he had fired three
shots Mt the officer.
The photographs will he used in
establishing the identity of Teal
as the same party wanted in Texas
for murder, and for whom a reward
Of $1,000 has been been offered, dead
or alive
According to information in the
possession Of Sheriff Gillctt. Teal
Killed Evelyn Monts, in Bailey
county. Texas, on the afternoon of
April :, 1918. and made good his
escape after the crime. The state Of.
Texas, Castro and Bailey counties.
and friends of the slain girl unit
ed in offering reward of $1,000,
and when proof is given that the
man killed in Calcxico is the same
party, this reward will undoubtedly
be paid to Officer Brewer.
In a telegram received at the
sheriff : office this morning, Sheriff
Campbell of Bailey county expressed
his thanks to Sheriff Gillett, for
his information regarding Teal, and
asked him to express the congratu-
lations of tie Texas officials to
Officer Brewer in escaping with his
hfe as Teal had the reputation there
of being a "killer."
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
Congress Today
Senate

Senate
Votes on Smith amendment to
Underwood bill at 3 p. m.
Borah committee resumes cam
paign expenditures investigation.
C0uzens c0mmitte continues inVes'
tigation Of internal revenue bureau
Joint meeting OF District of Co
,umbia committees TO consider rou'
tine business and pending legisla'
tion.
House
Begins debate on navy appropria-
tion bill.
Appropriations committee eonsid-
ers independent offices, state, JUS
tiee and labor supply bills.
judiciary sub committee considers
bankruptcy bill.
Immigration committee continues
consideration Of johnson deporta-
tion bin.
Aircraft and shipping board in
yestigation continues.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
REVOLUTION IN
ALBANIA GROWS

ROME. Dee. 16.-The revolution
III Albania has reached dangerous
proportions. according 20 advices
here today.
Rebels captured Kroja during tha
night and are advancing toward Ii
rama. the capital. Another disnatch
said the rebels had captured Scuta-
II
Martial law has been declared
throughout South Albania. accord
ing to advices from Salonika and
thq rebellion has strong support
among the Catholic tribes.
; At Tirana a court has condemned
ex-Premiers Ahmed Zogu. Eryonis
and Achmet Ferlatzi to ten years
imprisonment and confiscated their
properties for the state.
A direct dispatch from Tirana
today said:
"Rebel bands crossed the north
qrn frontier, well equipped with
machine guns and artillery and are
advancing in the direction Of six
towns.
Belgrade alvices said ex-Premier
Ahmed Zogu j. leading the revolu-
tion to rocapture power he lost dur
ing che rebellion last spring.
The uprising Is purely an internal
affair, although Zogu IS using some
foreign mereenaries. Neighboring
nations have agreed on q hands off
uoliev.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
WILBUR HALL, NOTED SHORT STORY
WRITER, FORMER VALLEY RESIDENT,
HERE TO DISCUSS COMING PAGEANT

! Wilbur Hall. well known short
story writer for the Saturday Even
/ ing Post and other national publ
cations, and former resident Of FL
Centre, will meet with the directors
OF the Chamber of Comm lrce and
other interested citizens tonight to
discuss with them the feasibility
of producing pageant depicting
the history of Imperial Valley.
Mr.. Hall arrived in this city last
night, being the guest Of Attorney
Ross T. UickcCX. an old friend,
overnight. He plans to remain in
the valley for n few days and will
take advantage of the opportunity
TO renew his acquaintance with a
number of the older residents here.
Regarding the pageant, Mr.. Hall
stated that he is not in position ut
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
First Full Car
Lettuce Leaves
Here

The first full cax of lettuce
to be shipped fomE-errtro
this s.ason Went Out last night
and was handled by the Joseph
G,ntile Company. The Gentle
Company also sent the first full
car from here last yoar, but this
years date is full two weeks
later than the first shipment il
1923.
Last nights consignment was
sent to Cincinnati, where the
fhm's headquarters are located
and was shipped on a $500
FOB. El Centro basis.
The furry of rain that visit
cd. the valley will do no dam
age to the lettuce, according to
the firm, unless followed by un-
usually warm wealth.. The
hard rain storms in Los Angeles
will put the finishing touches to
that source of production for
some time, it is declared and
should strengthen the lettuce
mark1s.
The Gentle Company is using
its new sheds for the first time
this season, their splendid new
quarters in the industrial section
being sos fJst long. They are
farming SIS acres Of their own
land this year on the Scotty
Russell ranch near town.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16

present to give any information re
garding it, nor would ne be until
after the meeting tonight. The de-
tails. of the project are only in the
EARLY stages. and until some de-
finite program is outlined. there is
little that can be said relative to it.
He did say that if the people
here are really dcsirous Of prpduc-
ing a pageaLt, he viii be glad to
give all the assistance possible, and
once assured that the necessary
backing and cooperation are to be
had, will work energeticallv to whip
the plans and details into shane.
Surprised at Our Growth
Asked what he thought of FL Cen
tro st the present time. Mr.. Hall
stated he is greatly surprised at the
; 4 Continued on Page s.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
Fine Program
For Teachers
Institute Here

The complete program for the
three days teachers institute,
which will begin here tomorrow and
Mt which all Imperial county teach
ers will be present, is announced to-
day.
Nothing has been spared to make
this one of the most successful and
memorable Institutes ever conduct
ed in the valley, and many eminent
speakers of note and educators of
renown will be heard during the
three days session.
The high spots of tomorrow 5 pro-
gram win be the appearance of j.
II. Beveridge, city superintendent
of school in Omaha, Nebraska, who
will speak on subject of his own
choosing. Mr.. Beveridge will speak
also later in the week at the Los
Angeles institute, which is being
held in that city.
Another educator, particularly
well known in California, who will
make his appearance here tom0r-
row is H. b. Wilson, superintendent
of schools in Berkeley, who is fav-
orablv and widely known for his
educational attainments.
The sessions will all be held in
the high school auditorium and the
public is invited to the programs.
However, they are urged to take
balcony seats in order that the first
floor of the auditorium may be re-
served solely for the teachers.
Many of the teachers whose homes
are In or around Los Angeles are
planning to attend the first day
session here and the other two days
in Los Angeles. As school is dis
missed this evening until after
Christmas. there will be a general
exodus later in the week of the
teaching faculty for their homes for
the Christmas holidays. Schools
throughout the county will recon
vene on Monday. December 20. 4
The program for all the sessions
follows herewith:
Opening Wednesday Morning
ConSenes at 9 O clock.
H. c. Coe, county superintendent,
presiding.
Community singing, leader, Mrs.
Carmen Fairbanks.
Invocation.
Roll <call
Music, Calipatria Union high
school, Moonlight Gardner, sen
ior double mixed quartette; -Four
Young Maids of Lee - senior girls
quartette. Mrs. Gertrude +. How
ard, director.
Address, j. II. Beveridge, Omaha.
Music, Holtville Union high school
Murmuring Zephyrs," Jensen. and
"Open Your Blue Eyes, Massanet,
girls glee club. Miss Dorothy Bur
con, director.
Address, H. b: Wilson, Berkeley.
Business session of Imperial Coun-
" Teachers association. Miss Haz-
el Fletcher, president.
Continued oa page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
IS
LADIES' DAY
AT CHAMBER

Tomorrow will be observed rs
Ladies Day at the weekly luncheon
Of the FL Centre Chamber of Com
merce, and i'll honor of the occasion,
Secretary Carmichael has arranged
an attractive program.
Mrs. +. b. Fuller. chairman of
the community service committee
of the Woman s Ten Thousand
Club, will talk on community needs
in this city.
Mrs. W. ". McEuen, chairman
of :he American citizenship commit
tee, VIII talk on the work which
her committee is doing in connec-
ti0n with Amerieanization work in
FL Centre.
Music will be provided by Mrs.
Marie jenkins, violinist and Mrs.
Ruth Te"ple Reid, pianist.
1t IS expected that n large Ium-
Der Of people will be at the lunch
con, and hose who plan on attend
ing, are urged to notify the secrcta-
ry as early tomorrow morning as
possible, in order that arrangements
may be made to take care of chem.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
TWO INJURED In
SECOND NAVAL
CRASH IN WEEK

san PEDRO, Dee. 1G.--The see
ond naval aircraft accident on the
Southern California coast within a
week was being investigated today
following the plunge Of hydro
plane into the harbor here late YES
terday, iniuring two officer.
Commando +. ". Perkins. fleet
gunnery officer and aide 10 Admiral
Samuel s. Robinson, and Lieut.. Ma
colin +. Selbv were occupants Of
the plane. Both Were seriously hurt
and were rushed TO the naval hos
pital at San Diego last night aboard
the L. :. s. Colorado.
The aircraft went INTO 4 nose spin
at a 1900 fee, elevation aud crashed
into the water few feet off the
breakwater.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
WHAT'S DOING

"The Law Forbids" at Tu-
lane theatcr tonight.
"Tarrish," at Valley theater
tonight.
1.-THE Wife of the Centaur,
Palace theater tonight.
Music section presents MEM
cries. a pageant, at the Wo-
mans Ten Thousand club house
tonight.
Chamber of commerce pageant
committee meets tonight.
I. v. Commandery No. 81
meets tonight Masonic Temple.
knights of Pythias meets to-
night.
Ell Contro Chapter, Order of
Do Molay meets tonight, Ma
sonic Temple.
Teachers Institute opens at
high school tomorrow.
Cir Reserve advisors luncheon
Barbara Worth tomorrof noon
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
RIVERA DENIES
FRESH UPRISING
BY THE M0ORS
ny Init@a Press Leased Wire

PARIS, Dee. 1G-General Miguel
Primo Rivera, head of the Spanish
directory, who is taking personal
charge Of the campaign against the
Riffians in Morocco today sent 4
telegram setting at rest sensational
stories in the European press 7hat
Tetuan and its connecting railway
was menaced by fresh Moorish up
rising II Alcazar Seguer.
The telegram added the .mpor-
tant news that the difficult retreat
from Zoco Abaa has been completed
with little fighting, meaning that
10000 men have been safely extri-
Gated along a marrow mountain
rnah.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
PURCHASES FOR
ROAD WORK ARE
GIVEN APPROVAL

Authority FOR making several
purchases, m9at of which are 10 be
us,l Oh roaG work in the county,
was given by the supervisors at
their regular meeting yesterday
afternoon.
Instructions were given the pur-
chasing agent to purchase necessary
supplies for the bureau of idehtlft-
cation, which has recently been
authorized 20 take records of crimi-
nails arrested in this county. Pur-
chase orders were also authorized
for a Ford roadster and a FOrdson
tractor graaer lor road district No.
9 and Mack truck with c0mbina-
ton bumper for the same district.
Contracts were signed with j. A.
Thomas of this city, for the build
ing OF cement sidewalks about the
new courthouse.
S. W. Butler and Ben Long were
enJlged as assistant janltors st
salaries of 800 per month, under
the supervision of Foster Smith,
head janitor.
The purchasing ag'nJ wus IN
strueted to turn over to +. w. Weir,
superintendent of the county farm,
any furniture left over inc the old
courthouse, same TO be usad at
the county farm.
The petition Of Reuben Erickson,
an incompetent, for cancellation of
taxes, was referred to the district
attorney for an opinion.
At 8 O'Clock the board adjourned
until Saturday morning, December
20 at 10 o clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
LETTUCE And GRAPE GROWERS OF
VALLEY MEET HERE ON SATURDAY
TO CONSIDER IMPORTANT ISSUES

prises a big majority Of tho Crane
growers in the valley, has sent out
the following circular letter. urg-
ing every grape grove. 70 be pre-
sent.
Action Is Imperative
"Tle Imperial Valley Grape
Growers association is taking ths.
Continued on Page 8
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
STORM SWEEPS ENTIRE PACIFIC COAST
Havoc Wrought
In Seattle by
Wind and Storm
nv United Press Lensea wire

SEATTLE, WASH. Dee. 16.. "A
woman narrowly escaped freezing 10
death, light and telephone wires
were broken, street car and trans
continental train service was delay,
ed, plate glass windows were brok-
en- and harbor p&,rol boat was
aground as result of the wind.
cold and storm that reached its
climax here early this morning.
Mrs f. Hoover, ~. fell exhlust-
I'd in The snow Monday night. When
found by a police patrol car and
taken to the hospital, her hands and
feet were frozen and she was al
most unconscious. Her clothing was
frozen 20 her.
The 1900 ton boat Camaraderic in
Lake Union, former shipping board
hull, now used as a clubhouse for
the emp fire girls. was torn from
its moorings by the &.,.d during the
night with Il girls aboard. Their
screams attracted tugs in the lake
and the Juggernaut was tied MP en-
ly after it had smashed into three
house boats, causing narrow escapes
from drowning to the occupants.
The girls were taken off the boat
this morning.
Patrol Boat-Aground
Harbor patrol boat No. ! was
aground today between Luan Park
and the West Seattle bathing beach
with two men aboard. The boat
went out last night to reseae n
struggling tug and barge. Coming
alonside, the three were blown to-
ward shore The barge was cut
loose, the tug speeded TO safety
through the waves, but the patrol
boat was blown high on the ground.
One of the men waded ashore and
the coast guard ship Snohomish was
sent. TO her rescue early this morn !
ing.
AT Yakima it was y above; Spo-
kane two below Helena, Mont, %
below and - Prince Albert, Sask.,
il was 30 below.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
ANOTHER FILM ROMANCE
MAY END IN MARRIAGE

HOLLYWOOD, Dee. 16.Rumor
was busy today connecting the
names Of Diana Miller, film actress
and George Melford, director, as the
next stUiio couple to be married
Neither has denied the report, which
may come as separate story.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
PORTLAND MAN NOW
L. A. HEALTH OFFICER

Los ANGELES, Dee. 16.- DR..
George Parrish, formerly Of Port
land, is expected to today be sworn
in as city health officer, following
receipt of his certificate from the
state medical board permitting him
to practice in California.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
CARRUTH FUNERAL TO
BE HELD TOMORROW
Dy tpitcd Press Leased Wire

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Cal.
Dee. l6.-William Herbert Carruth,
professor-emritus of English liter
atnrc, who died here yesterday aged
80, will be buried tomorrow ifter.
noon. Hardening Of the arteries
caused de&.h.
Carrutl was born in Osawatlmie,
Kansas, in 1859.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
JOHN KERR RELEASED
TO SALT LAKE CLUB

BOSTON. Mass, Dec. 16.-John
Kerr, rookie shortstop. has been
released by the Boston Red Sox 10
the Salt Lake club, II was announc-
ed by the secretary Of the Boston
cluL.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
WOULD INSPECT
ALL CANNED GOODS
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.- Fed
e-al inspection Of all canned goods
at packing houses will be required
undef a BIZ introduced in the house
today by Representative Barbour,
Republican, California.