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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-31
Frees Rabbit Frozen to Rock.

CARLISLE, KY, December 81 Op.
the tar baby was to "Bre'r
Rabbit" in fiction, the ice of the
recent subzero weather was to
Kentucky cottontail. j. E. Soper,
farmer living near here, tells of find
ing a rabbit with his feet frozen to q
rock. Soper said he freed the rabbit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-31
Richmond Petersburg Bus Line.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

SptCIdI DIspdtCu GO IH6 SEdI.
RICHMOND, Va, December 81
Announcement is made by the Vir-
ginia Electric and Power Co. that, be-
ginning tomorrow, the company will
operate a bus line between this city
and Petersburg. with four buses
daily each way .,
Evening star., 1925-04-29

self by saying that my arrival had
disturbed him in his Siesta.
Il am afraid l was little short on
the telephone" he continued apollo
getically. But you took me entirely
by SURPRISE"
I murmured that 1t was of no con-
sequence. l noted with interest the
efforts made both by Huber and Won
Salsnig to be scrupnlously polite to a
humble lieutenant of the Sd Regi-
ment of Foot Guards. Quite obviously
courtesy was not with either of them
a gift of nature. 1t merely meant that
| was 81 necessary link in the chain
they were forging. For some reason
/ was a man who would be agreeable
to Capt. H., and who would be trusted
by that mysterious individual for the
sake of his family and traditions.
And yet l was Karl Won Emmerich.
man whom | knew only as a bully
and "a murderer. 1t was d puzzle
which | could not read, the only ray
of light being that pathetic letter
from his mother, which at least
showed me that somewhere at the
heart of this conspiracy there was a
stern spirit of devotion, antique, per-
haps misguided, but essentially fine
in its limited way, and suggesting that
the man | was to see might be of a
different quality from the others
whom l had so far encountered.
A telephone bell rang somewhere
in the house.
Excuse me-" said Herr Huber, at
expect 1t is the message for which
we are waiting"
He got up from his chair and
padded across the room.
Won Salsnig and ] remained silent,
seated opposite each other by the
stove. Now that the moment was al
most come, l felt a Tightening round
my heart. l was about to enter the
presence of an unknown individual,
obviously man Of great Importance
and of an uncertain temper, an old
friend who, for all I knew, had dan
died the infant Won Emmerich on his
knee. 1t was a position full of pos
sibilities. and I wished my French
friends were not so far away
The door opened and Huber re-
turned
He desires you to dine with him
this evening" he said.
/ bowed slightly.
Huber came up to me and put a
podgy hand on my shoulder.
I'VE are on the threshold OF great
events" he said. I'VE have done our
part. The rest now lies with you. Be
open with him and all may yet be
we'll
Evening star., 1925-04-29
He looked at me in surprise, and l
realized that | had hlundered.

He looked at me in surprise, and
realized that / had blundered.
Captain H.. of course" he replied.
"It was only when we assured him
that you were bringing him all the
necessary guarantees that he con-
sented to receive you. It's lucky your
father was an. old friend of the fam
lily"
This was news to me.
Yes ! said.
"You are some sort of connection,
aren't you?" he continued.
Distant. distant" | replied, since
he obviously expected me to say
something.
'Weu. Lieut.. Won Emmerich, the
great point is that we have induced
him to see you. 1 will trust Won
Emmerich' he told Huber. L know
the family
| endeavored to seem suitably graft
fled.
II am glad that we have inspired
such confidence l said.
But you will have to so very care
fully" he said. II warn you it's far
from plain sailing as yet. lie has
been very difficult to approach, very
difficult More than once Huber has
been almost driven to despair.
You may rely on me, Herr Haupt-
maun," l replied gravely.
"I am sure of it." he said. Re
member that the document is our
strongest card. 1t goes further than
we ever dared to hope"
1T does indeed, I replied, draining
my glass.
Won Salsnig rose to his feet. II
presume you will come at once with
me to Huber's? Should Capt. 2. be
unable to see you tonight. you will be
able to have your interview with him
first thing tomorrow morning for
certainty
Il am ready" ] answered. and, pick
ing up my bag. I followed him from
the Weinstube.
Outside there was car, into which
we climbed, my companion taking the
wheel. He chatted pleasantly during
the drive, which occupied some 20
minutes. We passed through the
more populous portions of the town,
jectS of interest, including the old
Aegidien kirche. \ tablet on the
outer wall records the end of seven
men wretchedly done to death.
"Absit omen." said Won Salsuig, as
we passed it by.
Reaching the suburb of Linden, we
drew up eventually in front of a large
house standing III its own grounds.
We were shown into room on the
ground floor. half smoking room, half
study. There We're good many
books in it and the furniture was
massive and heavy, in the best Ger
man style. the walls being adorned
with antlers and other trophies of the
chase.
A fat man. arrayed in a purple silk
dressing gown and an enormous pair
of fur slippers. was seated at a desk.
He rose as we entered, and Won Sails
mig presented me in the formal Ger
man fashion to Herr Huber.
Lieut.. Won Emmerich. I am de-
lighted to make your acquaintance" I"
said Huber. Pray sit down. I trust
you have had a pleasant journey"
Perfectly" I answered.
We chatted for a few moments on
unimportant subjects. Herr Hutsr
yawning frequently and excusing him
Evening star., 1925-04-29
CHAPTER XVII.
/ Dine With a Great Man:

We carried on a desultory conver-
sation for some minutes, Huber con-
tinuing to yawn repeatedly. At last
he rose.
Evening star., 1925-04-29

eff you will excuse me-" he said,
"I will go and finish my interrupted
siesta. The advice of my doctor is
both excellent and expensive, and I
endeavor to follow it to the best of
my ability"
Evening star., 1925-04-29

Continued in Tomorrow's Starr
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-30
NO MORE 1924
PLATES AFTER
April. FIRST

Automobile owners. who drive
their ears aftcr April /, with 1924
license plates attached, Will be sub
iact ta arrest and thojr cars taken
FROM them until 1925 license plates
have been obtained. according to
Captain Leonard OF the state traffic
squad.
This morning Leonard received
instructions from VIII II. Marsh,
CHIEF cf the motor vehicle depart
mcnt, informing him that all ap-
p3ications for renewal Of 1924 Ii
ccnses have been cleaned up, and
that there is no excuse now for own
ers not having the proper plates.
The same instructions have been
received by Chief Barker Of the El
Centre police department, and the
police of other Imperial Valley
cities, so that those who are still
using 1924 plates Will be likely to
get into trouble, no matter where
they may drive in this county.
Under the law, ears not carrying
the proper plates can be seized by
the police and placed in storage at
the expense Of the owner until such
time as the Proper license is oh
tanned, and provision is also made
for 4 fine for delinquency.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-30
FINANCING OF HIGHWAYS
BIG ISSUE BEFORE SOLONS

SACRAMENTO. Mar. 3o.-High-
wav financing held tho center Of
the stage today Nc tie legislature
crtcred the ninth week Of its scs-
sion. Only three weeks rcmqin un-
fl the tentative date set for sine
die adjournment aud practically
none of the major iesuo5 has yct
been settled.
It IS M to the state highway com
mission to make the next move in
the highway financing battle. The
senate has requested 4 budget Of its
program from the commission and
until this has been delivered, the oD
posing factions can do little bat
wait.
Senator Arthur II. Breed = meas
ure proposing ono cent increase
in the gasoline tax, is still before
the senate committee on revenue
and taxation with no indication Of
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-30
NEW TRUSTEES
FOR NUMEROUS
COUNTY SCHOOLS

From all reports substantial
vote was east at all the outlying
school districts of the county on
Friday for school trustees who will
fill the place of those whose time
expires this month.
Up to the time of going to press,
results had been received from the
following schools: Verde, Trifolium,
Spruce, Silsbee, Seclev Union, Rose,
lockwood, PicQcho, McCabe, Elm
and Dixieland.
In the Verde district, Mike Year
oin was elected to take the place of
l.. c. Hawk. whose time expired G.
w. Cary and Mark McClelland will
serve with Mrs. Yearein, their time
not expiring until 1926 and 1927 re-
spectivelv. Mrs. Ed Hutchinson was
reelected in the Trifolium section.
F.. Ellberg Jr, was reelected for
the Spruce district to serve with II.
B. Mcdonald and r. c. Lovcland.
Romeo Smith was elected to serve
in the Silshee district with Thomas
Phillips and Mrs. Earl Northrop. J.
IL i'AChSOH WIS It-tlctltu 10 serve
in Seeley with Mrs. s. T. Robinson.
Mrs. l.. Hurd, Fred Henderson and
Mrs. Otis Mouser.
George Cassen was elected to take
the place of Mary f. Cole in the
lockwood district, to serve with
John Hammond and Mrs. Alta Mad
dox. II. F. Reilly was reelected to
serve in the Picacho district with
Emilia Lopez and Manuel Lopez.
Gertrude Sumstron was named to
take the place of Annie NJ. Austin
in the McCabe district to serve with
II. H. Hoppin and w. NJ. Paine.
Mrs. c, R. Courtney was reelected
in the Heber district to serve with
c. c. Orr and R. D. Jones. The dis
tricts Of Elm and DiXieland went by
default and the trustees in these
districts will have to be appointed
by Superintendent II. c. Coe.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-30
NO CHANGE. IN
VERDICT AFTER
FIRST BALLOT
April 27 Set as Date
For a Second
Trial

.Ari.- -1Tol ing tha :, va= sit'
d ~ six to six. and that it was
7mpossihle TO reach any agreement,
the jury in the case of Jim Calhoun,
charged with the murder of Jean
hudson in this ritv last December,
was discharged Yesterday noon by
Judge Cole, following over 4S hours
of deliberat;on.
Whm no report had been heard
from the jury yesterday morning,
Judge Cole ordered that it be call
ed into court. The jury arrived in
the courtroom Il few minutes be-
fore - clock, and in response to
the court 5 question, Foreman Cary
reported it was still deadlocked
and that there had been no Change
IN the standing of the jury from the
time of the first ballot.
The court stated that it was APP
parently impossible for the jury
to reach an agreement, and accord
ingly discharged it. From the bench,
Judge Cole said that it was de-
plorable condition that after such
Il long trial, no verdict could be
reached, and while his remarks did
lot carry eensure for the jrnvmen,
he lnt.matod that much of the fault
lea with the jury system.
Following the discharge of the
jury, and a consultation with at
tornays for the defense, and Depu-
ty District Attorney Simpson, the
court set April ~ as the date for
new trial.
Only few court attaches were
present when the jury filed into
the courtroom. Calhoun was brought
over from the Jail and apparently
knowing that no decision had been
reached, did not betray any sign
of nervousness, though he keenly
watched the jury as Foreman Cary
made his report.
Following the discharge of the
jury, Attorneys Hervey and Will
Continued on Page g.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-30
SCOTT GETTING
READY TO CLOSE
LOCAL OFFICE

John W. Scott, receiver at the FL
.Centro land office, is making every
preparation for closing the office
on April 30, following unsuccessful
efforts Of local organizations TO
have the order roscinded which com
bines this office with Los Angeles.
a list Of the office fixtures and
appurtenanccs is being tabulated
and sent to Los Angeles, with n
request to notify Receiver Scott
what articles they can not use. Ins-
structions to the local office are
that these are to be sold here by
Scott, date Of sale and details to
be announced later.
The present plan is to begin the
shipment of the law and decision
files and any documents not need
ed in the conduct Of valley cases to
Washington. The files, serial books,
abstract books and maps will go
to Los Angeles. The last hearing
here will be held on April % after
which there will be no further bust
ness transacted in FL Centre, ac-
cording to present plans.
Mr.. Scott, who has been in charge
of the local off;ce for several years
has not announced his future plans,
but states that he will doubtless
take trip after he winds up his
activities here.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-30
WIND CUTS Up
HIGH JINKS IN
This SEC ITO N
Plate Glass Windows Are
Broken, Signs, Trees,
Auto Tops Go

Evidently the tail-end of tn I ey-
clone which did such damage IN the
middle west two weeks ago Eneak-
ed into Imperial Valley yefter3ay
by way Of Suez, China and Hawaii,
and before it had passed on tU-the
east, did a considerable amount of
petty damage.
What had been a light breeze
during the morning, developed into
a heavy wind by O'Clock, and an
hour latter had reached the pro-
portions of a gale, which STAYED on
the job until well toward midnight,
before it sabsided. Many old resi-
dents declare it one of the worst
wind storms they can remember.
Automobile tops, trees and Win
dows seem to have borne the brunt
OF the wind mischievousness, if
one ovcrlooks the Inconvenience
caused to pedestrians from dust fill
ed eyes and soiled clothing. 1t was
no uncommon sight in any part of
the valley yesterday afternoon, to
see cars scooting along with q tur-
ban-like effect streaming in all di-
rections as the result of vicious
slashes by the husky Zephyrs.
In Ell Centre the wind tore down
part Of the electric sign over the
Loynd Drug company store at Sixth
and Main street, and broke a large
section of plate glass in Bashore s
Auto shop on State street. The Pal
ace airdOme also was the victim of
the winds pranks, a large section
of the fence on the west side being
. blown flat, and the framework
about the screen being knocked out
in big chunks. A plate glass win
dow in the WhitingMead company
on Main street was badly cracked,
but was not smashed. Many trees
were blown down throughout the
city and garbage cans Uttered the
alleys.
Hebor seemed to be the hub of
storm, the wind tearing down a por-
ton of the Palm Garden dance hall,
and flattening a packing house near
the railroad tracks.
Cantaloupes Burned Some
IN the country about Fl Centre,
trees were blown down and the wind
raised havoc with sheds and out
buildings.
The storm did little material
damage to crops, according to B. A.
Harrigan, county horticultural com
missioner. It benefited the let
tucc. he said this morning. by tend
ing to make heads more solid. Can
taloupes, which IS the next big val
ley crop, did not suffer greatly, ex-
cept from slight burns where the
plants were well developed. Humid
reds of paper caps were blown from
their moorings and in some eases
these will be replaced, though where
the plants have matured, their alb
sencc will cause little damage.
In the mountains the weather
ranged from plain wind, to plenty
of rain. from shepherd s Bridge
well into the back country. while
snow was reported at Cuyamaca to
depth of several inches.
Pain, accompanied by heavy
winds, was general along the coast.
Valley residents w:,o were in San
Diego yesterday report that the rain
fall there was unusually heavy and
was practically continuous through
out the day. The wind took Hber-
ties with property in that city. be-
fore passing on TO the Imperial Val
ley, though no serious damage was
reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-30
OUTLOOK FINNEY
Bill IS LOOKING
MORE FAVORABLE


Chances for the passage by the
senate of the Finney bill. providing
for the ratification by California
Of the six-state pact, with reserva-
'tlons, look much more favorable at
the present time than they did last
week, according to a telegram re-
ceiv6d today at the Imperial Ifri-
CATION District office, from Att
torney Charles L. Childers.
Opposition to the bill will be much
stronger than in the assembly.
Childers believes, with n danger
that the senate may be stampeded
from the facts by the attitude of
those who wish to see the ratifica-
tion made without any reservations.
Following is the text of the tel
egram:
Conditions in senate look much
better for favorable action on Fin
ney resolution than they did, but
great effort being made to defeat
II. Greatest fear is that senate
will be stampeded. Many kilograms
from other states will be read de-
manding unqualified approval by
California. They will cite authori-
ties endeavOring to show that Fin
ney resolution will not be cffec-
tive. Supporters of resolution must
hold senate to facts and the real
issue. If that can be done outcome
is safe. Requa is here working
against measure. Generally ;con-
sidcred here among friends Of meas
ure that successful future develop
ment of river and valley depends
largely on success in the senate. f"
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-30
AUTO TOLL is
HIGH; 5 DEAD,
SEVERAL HURT
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES. Mar. 29.-Five
persons are dead and several others
injured as the result of traffic ac-
cjlents in Southern California yes
terday,
Thomas /. Foote, IS, was struck
down and killed by an automobile
as he was alighting from a street
ear here.
II. L. Paxton, Coachella, crashed
into the side of q bridge near here
with his machine and received in
juries which proved fatal.
Clyde Cooper, Is, Of Riverside,
was killed when an automobile dri-
ven by his fathor crashed with an
other machine at Riverside. His
sister Viola received injuries which
win probably prove fatal,
Frank Jones, 3S, was fatally in
.iured in 4 collision near here. De,
lia Crotty, IS, vas run down and
killed on a local. boulevard.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-30
1925 LETTUCE
CROP PASSES
TOTAL OF 1924

Imperial Valleys 192t25 lettuce
crop has passed the total shipments
to date Of the 1923-2+ season. Sun
days shipment Of 112 cars bring,
ing the total for thc season Up to
s,497 cars, against S,31O on tie
same date last year.
The local dmand is limited for
good stock, practically no demand
for ordinary stock; market weak,
few sales Carloads (. o. b. cash
track, 4s and IS $l.10 to $l.2O. few
best $1.25 to $3.50. Most shipments
rolled unsold.
Chicago: Demand and trading
moderate, market about steady. In
perial Valley IS, fair quality, $3.50
to SO; 3 IA mostly around $3.25;
As and 5s, 1925 to $3.50, fow snc-
eial marks 1915 to s., some fair
quality $3.50 to So; 6s $3.50 to $2.75.
New York: Supplies heavy. de
mand moderate for good stock. mar
ket slightly weaker. Imperial Val
ley 2s and 2 12s $225; 3s and 3 1-os
SO. to $3.50. mostly 1925; As and
5s best, 1926 to $3.50, poorer low
as SO, fe wspecial marks $3.75 to
81; Is $275 to So.
Ft. Worth: supplies liberal, de-
mand and trading moderate, market
steady, brokers' olrlot sale. Fl
Worth basis California As mostly
around $3.50 to 1915; IS mostly
$3.50.
Kansas City: supplies liberal, de-
mand slow, market dull, Imperial
Valley As and 5s So to $3.50.
Due to the late arrival of telo-
graph reports from eastern mar
kcts, the complete list of quota
tions cannot be published today.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-30
Seek AutOists
Lost i'm Storm

LAKE ARROWHEAD, Cal, Mar.
30.-A number of guides and
rangers left here today in search of
an automobile party Of five per
sons who disappeared in a blizzard
yesterday on the Grim Of the
world" road in the San Bernardino
mountains.
The missing motorists are Miss
Lucille Stewart, sister Of Anita Stew
art, screen actress. Mr., and Mrs,
V. A. MuEey, David Mendelson and
w. X. Hartman.
They were touring in the foot
hills Of the San Bcrnardino noun
tains and were to have returned
here last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-30

its being reported back to the up
per house a. the present time. The
committee meets again on Welnes-
day hat whether action viii be TAX
en- on the Hill at that time is still
= matter for conjecture.
Tonight the senate Judiciary COM
m:tteo win BEGIN consideration Of
4 measure introduced hv Senator j.
II. Irman, which permits ono m1Ni-
cipalitv to nay damages to auoth-
er. This bin is sponsored by the
citizens Of Owens Valley as n re-
suit Of the recent controversy with
Los Angeles over the water situa-
ton in that section.
According to residents OF Bishop,
here in support of the bill, Los An
geles has agreed to pay reparations
for the damage caused the farmers
Of Owens Valley done through tax
Continued On Page g.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-30
LIVELY DUEL OF
GUNS WHEN TRIO
LANDED In JAIL
Bold Robbery, Chase to
Heber Early This
Morning

, Three Mexicans are in the eoun-
ty jail awaiting a preliminary hear.
ing, following a bold attempt at
robbery in this city early this
morning, and a thrilling chase down
/ the Southern Pacific tracks to a
point mile north Of Heber, while
/ the sheriSf's force is searching for
fourth man who succeeded in get
ting away.
The Mexicans gave their names
as Jose Rodriguez, %; Jose Monter-
ez, 20, and Pedro Ramos, 27. Mon
terez and Ramos claim to have been
IN this country only one day, but
at the Jail it was stated the men
have been in this country before,
and only returned yesterday after
being away for q considerable per.
iod. Rodriguez has been in this
country two years.
The men entered the home Of
Ross Armstrong at 257 Maple street
early this morning, and stole about
everything that could be picked up,
including clothing, household uten-
sils, and miscellaneous articles. The
family was asleep in the house at
the time, but die not hear the in
truders.
Not until the family arose short.
" after 6 o clock, was the robbery
discovered. Then Armstrong fol.
lowed a trail of tracks across the
cast section Of the city to n point
near Simons' brick yard, while
neighbors in the meantime had mott
fled the sheriff's office.
Deputy Sheriff Corneilson went
to the scene and ioined the group
following the trail. The robbers
were sighted hundling up the loot
which they had obtained. This was
thrown into the car by one OF the
n'rr who lcaped into the seat and
drove off leaving his three compan-
ions to face the pursuing party.
Tho three robbers then ran down
the tracks with Corneilson, Arm
stESng and several other men after
<hem At FREQUENT intervals the
robbers fired shots from their ro-
volycrs NJ those who were chasing
them, but no one was struck by the
bullets.
Caught Near Heber
Nearing Heber, the robbers cut
off from the railroad and ran a.
cross the fields. They cressed n
ditch and disappeared from the
sight Of the posse, but were discov-
cred few minutes later bv Cor
nelson. who noted them hiding in
small clump or mesquite He cover
ed them with his gun ana called
upon them to surrender.
Tie trio marched out ana gave
themsclvca up. Corneilson sent
word to the shcrifr's office, and
Tndcrshcriff Bert Underwood and
Deputy Sheriff Oswalt went to He
Der and took the robbers back to
jail with them.
Sheriff Gillett and the deputies
later went to the scene Of the rob
berry and compared the tracks made
nv the robbers, with the shoes which
thew took from the prisoners. Ac
cording to the sheriff, the shoe
tracks Tailed exactly with marks
made by the shoes. Small articles
belonging to the Armstrong house
hold were found near the spot
where the robbers had been sorting
their loot.
When they were placed under ar
rest BY Corneilson, one gun was
found in the brush whore they had
been hiding. Two of the men used
guns during the chase. Corneilson
said. but the other gun had evident
" been thrown away.