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Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14
EMPTY AND FULL PRISONS

America. struggling with its crime problem pre-
sents marked contras. to England. Alfred Nuting,
of the staff of the American consulate general at Lon
don, has compiled some interesting facts based Eng
lish criminal statistics He finds that since 1914,
than 20 prisons in England and Wales, practi-
calIy third of the total have been closed There are
wonly 40 prisons in use in the country and they
not fully occupied.
American prisons in many localities are overflow
ing. According to the Department of Justice federal
prisons have had to farm out prisoners to state pen
itentiaries and the latter too often already
crowded.
Some Of the crime has been blamed on the
unrest that follows but England should be suf
fering from that quite much this country. Eng
land also has difficult unemployment problem which
might we'll be expected to increase crime.
Of course, empty prisons might simply that
all the criminals being allowed to remain outside
pursuing their mschievous But that is less the
in England than it is here where many GRIMM
ais convicted or if convicted pardoned
paroed long before they have paid the penalty for
their crimes.
That, many critics say, is the chief reason for
much crime in this country Conviction and punish
ment in England said to be swift and So
crime is lessened there 1t is worth thinking about.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14
Bandits HOldup
Train, And Grab
Valuable Mail

KEWANEE, H., Avg. IA. - The
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
crack passenger train No. 9, Chicago
to Denver was robbed of valuable
registered mail in Il daring daylight
holdup near here yesterday.
The bandits, according to meager
news reaching here, boarded the
train shortly after p. m, and fore
ed the clerk to surrender registered
mail sacks.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14
QUEEN ESCAPES HURT
WHEN AUTOS CRASH

LONDON, Aug. 14.-An Amstcr-
dam message TO the Exchange Tele-
graph company said speeding tour
ing ear had crashed into car oc-
cupicd by Queen Wilhelmina of Hol-
land near the royal summer resi-
dcnce but that the queen WAS not in
inred
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14
CHARLIE CHAPLIN
is NEARLY BETTER
BY United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK. Aug. 14.-Chariie
Chaplin $ condition was so favorable
-his morning that DIR. James 3. Mac
henz;2, his physician, told the Unit,
ed Press, that the comedian would
be permitted to go for a walk later
tedaN.
Chaplin has been reported in a
variety of conditions. from being
poisoned bv chorus girl 5 bite. up
to and including dead, since he con
tracted a severe cold here a few
days ago. He is recuperating rap
idly and today was in almost nor
NAL health, according to DR.. Mac
kenzla.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14
G. P. SEEKS PERMIT
a ge@~ FOR NEW CUTOFF

WASHINGTON, Aug. IA. The
Central Pacific railway applied to
the interstate commerce commission
today for authority to construct Il
new line of road known as the
Black Butte'' cut off between
Weed and Grassland, California, a
distance, of 23A miles. The new line
would connect With its Klamath
Falls branch ts9 +E ss s*et
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Toll OF
Imperial Valley for This Date
III Past Years
fJINETEEN YEARS AGO
August II, 1906

At the meeting of the w. G. T.t.
definite plans were made for open
in" of a reading and rest room in
Imperial Immediately.
The meeting of the cautaloupe
growers of Imperial and Coachclla
valleys will be held tomorrow at
Rrawlcv. 1t promises to be very
interesting.
Bert Chaplin is walking on
crutchcs as result of sprained
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
August IA, 1910

Harold Bell Wright who has been
working on his desert story in a
mountain camp near Redlands since
his return from the east came to El
Centre this week to make arrange
nents for the building of a new
house ON his ranch at Meloland.
J. +. Hallaw, a dairy farmer from
Oklahoma, arrived at RI Centre Il
few days ago with Il carload of
Lou>ehold furniture and horses and
is looking for a dairy farm to rent
for about Il year.
Newcomers from Ballingcr, Texas,
who have come to settle i'll lmpe-
rial Valley, arc L. A. Jeans and
his SONS, r. T. an J. D. Jeans and
G. w. Tyrec. All are experienced
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14
TEN YEARS OGO
August IA 1915 -

:. j. Simmons leavps sopIc time
to,.aF for Los Angeles wsiereshe will
sIend several weeks, z.
+. A. Clark returned I'd the Castle
Rir Yesterday after a trip to Mil
ford. valley. in Utah,
Mrs. j. F. Seymour is in San Dig
90 for L. few days.
attorneys Movers of Imperial was
iii Fl Centro on BUSINESS YESTERDAY.
Paul DAILY, of the firm Of DAILY
eothers is in San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14

Women arc strange people. The
former kaiser s "itc says she still
le{es hun. ... .a.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14
LOST ILLUSIONS OF THE SEA

The Arcturus returning from a scientific cruise,
brings Authoritative word that there is no Sargasso
Sea" That famous region, tradtionay situated
somewhere about the middle Of the Atlantic Ocean,
supposed to be a vast area Of floating seaweed filled
with strange repulsve animal life, sewing under
CAIN tropical SUM- varied here and there by drifting
huks Of old, forgotten ships, is exposed as existing
only in saormen's dreams. The Arcturus raked the
Atlantic up and down and across and found trace
of any such place.
This is reassuring 20 scientific navigators but dis
appointing to sea-ovng land-lubbers. The peskv
scientists will be telling next that there is such
thing serpent that the Flying Duschman" is
foolish fancy, and that there islands in the
that rise and sink and shift to BATTLE mariners
1t isn't necessarily true that suspenders are essen
tial to evolution and palm leaf fans fundamental
ism.
Now let's hope Henry Ford won't clutter up the
sky the way he's cluttered up the earth
They're turning soft coal into perfume now but
you id never think 1t fro nthe smell Of the smoke.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14

Now let's hope Henry Ford won't clutter up tn
sky the way he's clultered up the earth.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14

They're turning soft coal into perfume now but
you d never think ii fro nlthe smell Of the smoke
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-14

1t isn't necessarily true that suspenders are essen
tia to evolution and palm leaf fans to fundamental
ism
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
MUCH ID BE DONE,
 COOLIDGE FINDS
Desk at SWampscott Flooded
 With Letters

swampscott, Mass, Aug. 2c F,-- Returning to his desk in his study al White Court today after an eight day absence. President Coolidge found a mass of routine business awaiting his consideration and d liat of engagements that was q remind or Of busy days al the White House.
 Those who had appointments with the president included rost- master General New. who desired 10 discuss departmental matters with him; senator WadsN orth, ropubli- can, New York, who is visiting at Beverly Farms near here, and Sen ator Edge, republican, New Jersey, and State Senator Whitney, repub- llcan gubernatorial nominee in New Jersey. !. Butler Wright, assistant secretary of state, also had an ap- pointment 70 present Edward Bar clay, minister of foreign affairs of Liberia.
 The President and Mrs, Coolidge returned 10 the sumlaer white hOusc lat" yesterday by motor from North ampton. Mass. where they visited over night with Mrs. Elmira Good hue, Mrs, Coohdst's mother, on thclr way from Plymouth, Vt.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Weather FOrecasting
 Taught by Army Schools

San Francisco, Aug, 22 Pt-Army sorN ice schools al the Presilio Of San Francisco and elsewhere have begun 10 turn weather prophets,
 T'.e military importance Of the subject has led army men 10 deep study Of atmospheric conditions, Graduates Of the meteorological section of tho signal school are placed on duty along the numerous war department airways, where weather forecasts must be supplied to aviators before they start on eX- tended flights. Not only tempera- tnrcs and storms must be predict cd, but upper air currents, inc di- rcction and duration Of winds. are of great importance to pilots.
 In planning the erection Of new airdromes and flying fields the weather experts are given careful hearings,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
TO WED LONDON MAN

Providence, l.. L, Aug. % An rounccment of the engagement of Miss Mabel Gerry of Newport 10 F. $. F.. Drury of London was made yesterday by Elbridge T. Gerry, her father. Miss Gerry is q sister of United States Senator Peter G. Ger ry Of Rhode Island and Robert L. Gerry.
 Mir. Drury is the son of the late Archdoacon Drury, former chaplain of the house of commons. His mother was Miss Daubcny of Witt shire, England. He is widoWer, with two sons and daughter. the latter the widow of Hon. Arthur Coke, who was killed in the world war, The marriage will take place in the autumn,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
International Credit
 System For Schools

Boston, Aug. % (P,-Dr. Angus tus o. Thomas, of Augusta, Maine commissioner Of education and presi- drnt of the World Federation Of Elura'ional Associations, declared h"re yesterday that an international credit system in schools and colleges permitting students to study in coun- tries all over the world and receive thc same degree as though the pre- srribod coures was completed in one university would soon be established.
 nr. Thomas landed here today from thc Samaria, returning from a tour of Europe during which he at tended meetings of the federation In Edinburgh Scotland.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
NEW HAVEN GETS
 NEW BUS RIGHTS
Will Operate Fall RjVer-PrOVi-
 denCG Line

Boston Aug. .2 DPl-Thc public utilities commission in a decision made public yesterday approved the petition of the New York, New Ha- Nen and Hartford railroad, and the New England Transportation com pany, subsidiary. for authority 10 operate motor busses between Fall River and Providence, and on a route crossing Massachusetts be- tween Providence and Newport, R. l.
 The required certificates of public convenience, tho commission said cannot he issued until the companies secure permits from the state high way department to operate on the highways.
 Tn recent hearings the petition was opposed by the Eastern Massachu- sftts Street Railway Company and tho Newoprt Electric Corporation,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Animals in Park Are
 Frightened by Motors

$ attIe, Aug. % .tP --- Long suf- frrins deer, elk and hears in Wood- land park, Soatlc's geological tract, vcrged SO wildly on nervous pros tration this summer that movc- mrnts were set afOot to provide them new quarters. Fumes and noises from automobiles and the chatter of tho crowd have been too much for them. Other animals in the park do not seem 10 mind civil ization
 The deer and elk are confined in half-acre tracts which arc bounded on three sides by roads crowded with traffic. The bears are in cages Of steel and concrete.
 Plans for relief ccntcrcd on quar- ters deeper in the park, which con- tains 900 acres, covered in large part with heavy Douglas fir forest.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
LABOR|TES WANT
 WAGE GUARANTEE
Ask That Their Income Be Pro.
 teCted

Paris. Aug 22 R,-Fuance Min. lst.r CaillauA's gold coupon loan has made guarantees against risks of loss through dcrrcciaticn of 'h" franc the question of the day.
 Labor agitators say that rhn work inEman is entitled to fhc same guar sntee as the investor and that wages must be guaranteed m the slmr ra- tio as interest on bonds The move ment has extended 10 office rmplov- ca. furctionarlcs and state renHou- CTS. Its supporters find th"ir ar=p- men' in the Eo'nrnucnt lnan pros pectus and some apprehension mrh' he entertained as tO the conscquru- ces if it were not for the reassuraUCc furnished by Zankcrs and financial experts who believe the Minister of Finance has sake margin m the rate Of guarantee nf a. francs 10 tho pound. They agree generally that the franc ought not remain long be- low that figure and that II may even rise above it slightly if the gold coupon loan turns out 10 he tho sue cess that it now promises.
 With the floating loan reduced to irnocuous proportions CaillauX they predict will he able to put through parliament at tho next session the new taxes with which he proposes to provide a sinking fund for debts then there will be no longer any reason to apprchend disaster to the franc.
 It Is pointed out in reply 10 the demands Of labor that the working man is far better off generally than the small bondholder. His wages as compared with the prewar rates have been quadrupIed while office salaries, government pay and pen sion rates have not been doubled on the average. They are in para disc, 1t is remarked, as compared 10 the small investor whose rate of
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Self Support For U. S.
 Prisons Is Advocated

Tacoma, Wash. Aug @2 (P) -- Luther C, White, superintendent of federal prisons. when here recently 10 inspect McNcil Island pcnitonti- ary, said federal prisons should be made more nearly supporting. He pointed ont that the federal prison population had increased largely in recent years, and that the burden on the taxpayers could be alleNiatel by the establishment of proper industries.
 He announced that canning plant would he put up at McNeil island and that the prisoners would raise and C@n enough vegetables to supply themseles and other gOvenr- ncnt institutions He added that the prisoners would receive some money for their work and would be taught useful trades as far as pos Siblc.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
SHELL SHOCKED VETS TERRIFIED
ManeaYers O1 Boston AnDOys
 Sick Men

Boston. Ans c9. Terrifying memories of their days in France came back 10 six shocked World var veterans when the big guns at Fort Andrews went into aC- ton for target practice while an eX- Cursion steamer carrying nearly 800 veterans on harbor outing passed the fort yesterday,
 Six of tho mon became hysteriCal when the harbor defense guns were fired, Nurses and attendants quiet ed them and rosassured other vet crans who were less seriously upset by the firing.
 AmhnIanccs from Inc United States veterans bureau and fire de- partmcnt automobiles were called 10 the dock 10 take the seriously ef- focled men back 10 their hospitals. Dancing and singing by theatrical stars who were on board the vessel to entertain the veterans helped tc quiet inc men.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
GOBtL GETS LAWYEH

Miami, Fla. Aug. c2 P>-John GobrI, held here in connection with the fatal poison of Mrs. II. B. Hunt has procured legal counsel.
 Gobcl, a wealthy rcaltor, is held as a result of a coronor's Jury near ing which asked that he bound over to the grand jury
 He denies today any knowledge of inc woman's past life, stating that he knew her but ten days. He de- nicd also that he expressed himself as quoted by sherifrs deputies, as saying I'm sorry did it; I'm sorry"
 "I am innocent, and this whole affair will be cleared Up when J prove my innocence" he said.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
LOWELL'S OLDEST
 MILL IN TROUBLE
Bankruptcy Faces This Textile
 Concern

Boston, Aug. % tF,-A special meeting of stock holders of the Hamilton Manufacturing company, one Of the oldest textile concerns in Lowell, has been called for Sep tembor lG, 10 determine the fate of the company. A recent audit showed that due to inflated inVen- tories the value Of stock in process had been over estimated by S972,T4S, leaving 'lch's in excess Of quick as sets Of $aS0,G&G. The directors Of the company have personally guar antocd notes for s1,3oj,o0o outstand- ing,
 While tt was said that it had been disco''rcI that the final state m"u's have been wrong since 19@0 with arbitrary additions to the cur rent inventory statements, that of April 19gi being "grosSly inaccu- rate" it Was stated that there has been no misrepresentation except, perhaps, in overpo>ment of taxes based on tho innations.
 The storEholders at tho special meeting will be asked 10 decide whether now capital in the form Of stocks or bonds shall be provided for the company or whether the company's property shall he sold to raise money 10 pay it's debts.
 The first suggestion that tho com- pany vas not in as firm a position as it's statements had indicated Carno two days ago when President I'cliH Rackcnann announced a shortage had been discovered and that Arthur R. Sharp had resigned as treasurer and director, F. C. Du- maine, Jr., has been made treasurer
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
SALE RECORDS SURPASSED

Saratoga Springs. x. I., Aug. I2 tPl-Amcrican records were Surpass- cI at an auction at the Saratoga sales paddock last night when 5S yrarlinCs, the consignment of the HImiar stud of Lexington, KY" brought s351.2oo, an average of ap- proNimatcly S6,626.
 The grand total of the sales to date reached s1,76l.55o and if is eX- nccted that next Tuesday night sale will increase the amount he- vond two million dollars, another American record.
 pr. E. ". Mccullough Of Ne" York, last night paid the high prlce of se5. GOO for a brown colt hy John P Gricr- RcCline.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Paris-New York Pliers
 Make Out Their Route

Paris. Aug. % P}-Whcn they take tho air in their attempt to make q nonstop airrlane flight from Paris 10 New York, Lieuten- ants Francois Coli and Paul Taras- con do not propose 10 point the rrow of their machine In direct line from the French coast toward tho United States
 Instead. they will lay their course northward, crossing Cornwall, the southwest extremity of England, and thence proceed over South Ire land and then jump across the At- lantc to southern Newfoundland, There they will turn and skirt the American mainland southward. 10 Now York,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Tokyo's Poor Children
 Lack Proper Nutrition

Tokyo. Aug. oo IP) --- The effects of tho great earthquake and fire Of 1923 arc still bcinG felt by tho chil- drcn of Tokyo. Investigators of the Child Welfare section of the Tokyo municipality report that moro than co rer cent of the children under seven years of age in the s'um quarters have been found 10 be un- healthy either because of under nourishmcnt or diseases of various kinds. There is every indication, says the report. that the situation will become worse unless immediate s,cn3 gre taken to care for those housed in the temporary structures in the poorer sections of the city
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Notice of Salary Raise
 Arrives 30 Years Late

Edmonton, Alta. Aug, c2 Pl - Notification that he had been grant ed substantial advance in salary failed 10 arouse Sheriff Peter Gum of Edmonton 10 any unusual pitch of enthusiasm. Not that he did not appreciate the liberality Of his cm- ploycr but rather to the fact that he will never reap the fruit of the 'in- crease"
 The notice of his salary raise came to the sheriff in d letter from tho north country written nearly 30 yrars ago. By some trick of fate the letter had gone astray.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
WANTS TO REMAIN INT, S

Washington, Aug, 22 P'-Ar- engagements were completed by the bureau of the labor yesterday to present to Secretary Davis for final action. on his return from Europe August 26, the application of Mrs Hannah Chaplin, G5-year-old mother Of Charles Chaplin, the film actor, for all extension of her temporary leave 10 remain in this country.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
INFERIOR MOTOR OIL

Washington, Aug. 22 Pl-Thc national better business bureau am nounccs the launching of d cam paign against the substitution of in ferior automobile oils at filling sta lions for the high-grade oils the motor car owners ask for and be- liovos they arc getting. The bureau said injunction suits to stop substi- tuition were hrinE filed in many cities throughout the country.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
ATTACKED IN SYRIA

Beirut, Syria, Aug. c2-Two off ccrs who were inspecting French SC Curity posts along the railway from Damascus to Ezraa have been slight ly wounded by highWaymen and as q consequence French troops have oc- cupied the surrounding villages.
 This incident has no relation 10 .tho recent disturbances in the Jebel Druso district, where tho situation lis quiet.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Schaefer Will Not Be
 Candidate For Senate

Milwaukee. Aug, % R)-Congress. ban John (. SChatcr of Milwaukee, announces that he will not be in the special election for the United States senate, declaring he would support Robert M. LaFol- lctte, Jr.
 T shall actively support the pro grossivc cause in this campaign and Robert N. LaFollcttc, Jr., because his platform and policies harmonizc with my views on national legisa- tion," hlr. Schafor declared.
 Robert F.. Barry, Milwaukee, who is a candidate in the special election, announced that he will run under tho LaFollott"-Whecicr progressive party designation,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22

interest on prewsr investments has remained the same and whose capi- tai has dWindcl 10 half the original investment The latter has no way Of increasing his Income or Of pre-. venting the scaling down of his cap. nal, while the laborer has amply succeeded in solving the problem for himself, it ts argued,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Heads Association of
 Fish and Game Followers

Denver Col" Aug, 22 tPt-E. Lee Locompte of Baltimore, Md, was elected president of the lntcrna- tional Association of Fish, Game and Conservation commissioners al the close of the annual convention here yesterday.
 The 1926 meeting will be held al Mobile. Ala. in conjunction with that of the American Fisheries SO. cir'r.
 Fred C. Walcott of Norfolk, Conn, WGS ',.Ci'u u.t .,;"t- -pruNttrul ru'l k, r. iloIaud ol New York city, secretary -trrasurcr.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
UNEMPLOYMENT LESS IN ITALY

Rome, Aug. % Pp - Uncmploy- ment in Italy is decreasing rapidly, statistics of the National Associa- tiun for Social Insurance show. IL reports that on May l the total of unemployed in Italy was 1o1,406, representing T decrease of C5,1l6 from April 1.
 The unemployed on May 1 in- clu1cd o4,G75 women.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22

rundown, irregular, and had awful headaches, and my back and side hurt me so that could stay up only 8 short time. My limbs would get so tired and ache till could cry. started to take the Vegetable Compound again and used the SanatiYe Wash, and it was not long till was relieved. Now do all my own work and help others. I sure praise Lydia E Pinkham S medi- cines to any one meet that is suffer ing from similar troubles. think if mothers with girls would give it to them when they come to womsnhood it would make them stronger. People who have known me all my life are Gstonished to see me now as l was always sickly when in my teens and until I started taking the Vegetable Compound. "-M Mrs. MARY R. BENE- DICT, Sl3 Payson St, Kewanee, Ill.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
kAD CHECKS PASSED

Stamford. Aug. 70 (P)-Francis O'Connor. 1 2 years old. was arrested hcro last night charged with passing worthless checks. Tt is charged that hc passed had checks in Stamford and in different cities in West Chos- ter county Now York state. He is heinz held pending investigation.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
PLANE IS DAMAGED

Manila, Aug. co [P,-The airplane of Commander Francesca De Pinedo, the Italian aviator flying from Italy 10 Japan via Australia and the Phil ippinos was damaged while moored in the harhor of Cebu, where the aviator arrived yesterday. II will require at least two days 10 make the necessary repairs.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
ITALIAN PRISONER

Pckins, China, Aug. % R)--The Italian consul at Canton has trans mitted 10 the legation here a report that "Rcd' volunteers at Ahifung have captured Father BianChl, an Italian missionary. He was taken by the "Reds" July r..
New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
Emmanuel Gospel

Sunday services: 1":i1 2, m" prayor service. 10:45 a m., sermon hy $. r.. Taylor. 12:15 ?, m. Bible school. 4:@o p. n,. open air serH- irc at Walnut Hin park, 5;i5 D, m Noung Peoples meeting led by Faith Anderson. Subject: "The Cos pol According 10 Nou.' p. mr preaching, Mir, Taylor.
 "Wednesday ?, m" cottage meeting.
 Thursday--7:45 ?. m. mll-Teek prayer service.