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Washington, April 27th-An arrange
meut by which me New York Federal
Reserve Bank Will Guy pound sterling
bills In the open market, at the request
OF the Bank OF England, is looked upon
by Secretary Mellon as a desirable means
Of s"cab.iizlng exchange and likely u
prove beneficial to the Jrada and CON
merc4 0l both nations. WhjIe it is gen
orally accepted that Great bu.ain viii
seek a credit among bankers here, to
offset bills taken by the New York Re
serve Bank, Mr.. Mellon knew nothing
Of plans Tor the loans today although
he regarded such a move from British
quarters as obvious. The Brush plans
were reported 70 contemplate a loan OF
between half and three qI3rler5 OF a
billion dollars, an amount when the
Treasury SECRETARY believed could OH
used 10 steady any emergency, aud when
probably cou.d be kept inJacl mucn Of
the time, since officials here do noJ be-
ljeva th i sterling exchange VIII suffer
more than temporary hIrrie5 after it
lnce aJtainS par.
New York, April 20gn. New low re-
cords for the year Were established in
al! departments OF the sugar market to-
day. Offerings Of raw sugar were 'arge
under which prices declined to the basis
OF 4.33, daty pald, Wih sales o. 30, 0U0
bags OF CUBAN tor prompt and irst naif
Of May shipment. issuance oil 81 May
notices aad tins decline IN the spot mar
kat led to heavy general selling Of raw
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sugar futures. Final prices were at
about the lowest and four to eight points
below the previous close. Close, May
2.61, July 2.75, September 2.88, Deem
Der 2.90. Prices Of refined sugar were
unchanged, to five points lower. with
the list now quoted from 5.65 for fine
graduated Only a light inquiry was
reported. Refined futures were nomi-
nal.
Paris, April 18th. That Won linden
burgs selection to the presidency may
prove BENEFICIAL, if it opens the eyes OF the
world to the real sentiment OF the German
people, was the opinion expressed today
in official circles, where the result Of the
polling caused no surprise. In the same
quarter IT was said that the heavy vote
cast by the women FOR the Field Marshal
was deemed the most significant feature
of the elections. The men, it was bejeV.
ed, bad voted tor either Dr.. Marx OF
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg, in the
greater part for party reasons, while the
Women votes for the War hero. il was
held, were chiefly sentimental. This.
said d spokesman at the Foreign Otioa,
ought to open the eyes Of The world 90
the fact chat there is 10 sach horror oj
war and miltarism among the German
people as has been thought in certain
Countries. This lesson, he added ought
to be meditated upon, particularly in the
Anglo Saxon countries, where there has
been a marka disposition - give he
German people credit for having been
converted 10 paciliSm. Dr. Marx, it was
pointed OUT, showed himself equally hos
tile to the treaty Of Versailles. His pro
posal tha Germany annex Austria. was
quite as alarming to he Allies rs any
extreme project Ven Hiniaaburg might
have in view.
Toxic, April 28tu-Tha Election Of
Field Marshal Won Hinden5urg as Presi-
dent ii Germany is likely to produce a
serious effect on the susceptible Europ-
can political situation, in tie opinion Of
VaJlous vr}nacu3sr newspapers. The il
il onimpJ' says. 'lha election bears
eloquent witness thaJ the worship OF
miIJarIsm sill holds a firm grip on the
German nation" aIdiap, liz is feared
that the election detracIs greatly from
the worlds conference in the German
policy OF peace
WASHINGTON, April 27th.-Secretary Of
STATE Kellogg declared himself 70 BE-
heartily ~ favour Of the United States
Participation IN an International Iribu-
nal for me settlement OF international
disputes, in addressing The delegates OF
the Am rican Society Of International
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with signal success redounding to their
own CT edit and the general welfare of
all.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
DRUG STORE; IN
H0LTVILLE IS
VICTIM OF THIEF

Thieves broke into the drug store
operated by Tom Potts at Holtville
last night, and stole II quantity of
ieweirv estimated in value at from
81 800 to $1,000.
Entrance was obtained through
the rear of the store, and the thieves
worked without interruption as
they ransacked the showcases of
thcT contents. The cash registers
were rifled and a small sum OF
money was taken from each.
The jcwelry included variety of
articles, including lodge pins. cuff
purses, billfolds and several watches.
links, scarf pins, pencils. pens, rings.
The break was discovered when
the store was opened for business
this morning, and Undersheriff Bert
Underwood was called to make an
investigat ion. 4 list OF the stolen
goods was sent to all police depart
ments in the valley with the request
that second hand shops be notified
against purchasing amy of the ar,
ticlcs.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
THIRD TRAGEDY.
NEWPORT TAKES
5 MORE LIVES

SANTA ANA, Cal, June Is. -
Duke Kahanamoku, famous Hawai-
ian swimmer, was the hero today of
a sea tragedy off Newport Beach
in which five persons were drowned
and II others narrowly escaped.
Kahanamoku, singlc,handed, res
cued six passengers when the 40.
foot fishing yacht Thelma capsized,
dumping its human cargo into the
heavy seas. Life guards rescued the
same number. but were unable Ito
reach five of the passengers in time.
The Hawaiian made six trips to
the wreck, returning each time with
a man. Later he located the five
bodies.
The drowned We're Constable w.
W. Squires, Riverside; Oral Farms
worth, Riverside; Jack and Edgar
Morris, Arlington, and f. f. Me
Claim, father-in-law of Jack Morris.
The party left Riverside early
Sunday on fishing trip. Heavy
ground swclls caused the craft to
capsize as it passed Newport Beach,
within 100 yards from shore.
An inquest was held here after
the tragedy, the jury finding the
mishap accidental and unavoid-
able, > and generating Skipper
Bland of all blame.
This is the third tragedy at this
spot in little over a year. In the
Continued on page s
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
SUPERVISORSARE
ASKED TO HALT
JACUMBA RESORT

Protesting against the opening of
the international line at Jacumba,
and the erection of a resort on the
Mexican side of the line at that
point, a delegation of men and
women, many of the latter being
representatives of the w. G. r. U.
appeared before the board of super
Visors this morning and urged that
action be taken to prevent the ear
rying out of present plans regarding
the resort.
Several speakers pointed ont the
danger for residents of the valley
who visit the hills and San Diego
during the summer time, if the high
way is to become dangerous through
the reckless driving of those who
might patroni2e the resort.
The supervisors stated that the
matter is one in which the federal
government and the Mexican gov
ernments are concerned, also thot
the American side of the line at that
point is in San Diego county.
They stated, however, they would
take the matter under advisement
to see if anything can be done.
The delegation also urged the ap-
.pointmcnt of an officer at the in
ternational line in CaleXico, to keep
minors from patronizing the resorts
at Mexicali. and We're informed that
the supervisors plan to take action
on this matter at the present session
of the board.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
MUCH ENTHUSIASM AS S0LON
Smith PROMISES FAVORABLE
ACTION, SWING JOHNSON Bill

One of the most enthusiastic, meet
ings ever assembled in behalf Of the
development of the Colorado river,
was that of the Boulder Dam asso-
citation held Mt Ontario Saturday, ac-
cording to officials of the Imperial
Irrigation district, who were in at
tendance.
The outstanding feature of the
meeting at the attendance of
Congressman ADDISON T. Smith of
Idaho, chairman of the house com
mittee on arid lands, who declared
that the Swing-J Johnson bin will be
reported out favorably by his com.
mttec at the next session of con.
gress, and in all probability will
pass the house of representatives.
Arthur p. Davis, former director
of the reclamation service, was also
in attendance ut the meeting and
made an impressive speech in which
he reviewed the efforts that have
been made to obtain n bill that will
provide for the development of the
Colorado, and urged a united drive
by all of Southern California, to put
the Swing johnson bin through the
next session of congress.
William Mulholland, noted engi'
neer Of Los Angeles, presented to
the meeting his plans for the con-
struction Of an aqueduct from the
Colorado river to supply Los An
geles with water, his remarks hold
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15

ing the attention of all present rs
he outlined what the Colorado win
mean to the development of a great
err Los Angeles and a greater South
ern California.
Swing Was There
Congressman Swing, author of the
Swing bill, also attended
the meeting, being given an ovation
in recognition Of his vindication by
the federal grand jury at Los An
geles Friday. The congressman also
made a speech and urged united ac-
tion by Southern California on the
Colorado river development,
Mayor s. C. Evans of Riverside
and Mayor John L. Bacon of San Di-
ego discussed the work of the
Boulder Dam association and urg-
ed n continuation of the splendid in
terest shown by the members of the
organization heretofor.
All present Officers were reelect-
ed for another term, these including
Mayor John l.. Bacon of San Diego.
president; w. j. Carr, Pasadena,
vice president; W. M. Irwin, Fuller
ton, auditor; Burdett M. Moody,
Los Angeles, secretary-treasurer
Mayor sc. Evans, Riverside, execu-
tive director.
The Imperial Irrigation district
was represented by Directors Pound
Aten, Rose and Blair, and Secretary
McIVer.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
Meeting of Anti
Recall League
Tomorrow

There will be a meeting of the
Anti-Recall League at the court
house in this city, Tuesday eve
ming at 7:30 when members and
interested attendants from all
over the valley are expected to
be present.
The meeting will be open for
general discussion and it is hop
ed that the final organization of
the league will be effected at
that time. Ross T. Hickcox will
preside and spirited debate
against the movement to oust
Judge M. w. Conkling and Dis
trict Attorney Utley is expected.
All the other valley cities will
send delegations to the meet
ing, the work at Brawley being
exceptionally well organized and
the committee members already
named.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
FIREMAN KILLED
IN fire COSTING
over A MILLION
Nv United Press Leased Wire

san FRANCISCO, June ID
One fireman was killed, others over
come by smoke and damage of over
81 100000 was done in fires here to-
day.
Lieutenant J. c. Herlihy of the
fire department rescue squad died
in thc basement Of the blazing Berg
Brothers confectionery store while
irving tu rescue two other fircmen.
Several men equipped with gas
masks bore Hcrlihy from the water
filled basement after an hour 5 at
tempt to reach him, but lie was
dead when taken to hospital.
The men he attempted to save
were rescued alive.
The major property damage came
in Il fire which swept four large
packing houses.
Besides the one fatality in the
confectionery basement, Lieutenant
George Peters and Philip Culligan,
chauffeur, were, possibly fatally in
jured when they went in search of
Herlihy. They were overcome by
gas ami rescued with difficulty. Six
other fircmen were treated for gas
poisoning, while two guests in .
hotel in the upper stories Of the
building were carried from their
room, Uneonsci4ls from smoke.
Turn Cattle Loose
The Packington blaze started in
the boiler room of the Miller and
Lux plant. Famed by a strong
wind, the flames spread to the es-
tablishments of Levy and Company,
j. G. jackson and the II. Moffat
Union Sheep company.
Warehouses and stock pens of
each of the packing plants were
destroyed. Cattle and sheep We're
sent in Il wild stampede through the
Continued on page 8
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
TOTlNC WICKED
GUN CAUSES A
MENTAL PROBE
Various Kinds of Cases
Are Before Police
Judge Today

+. w. Walter, arrested yesterday
by Traffic Officer Reynolds for car
rying a pistol, told Judge White
law in the police court this morning
that he needed the pistol to protect
himself from "grand marshals' -
who have been threatening to take
his life with a powerful gas which
the have perfected. If the police
took his gun away from him it
would do them no good, he said,
as he would go out and purchase
another one, as he had to pro-
tect himelf and he did not wish to
be gassed without having an oppor-
tunity for defense.
The gun taken from Walter is a
wicked looking German Lager, and
i'll the possession of a man of his
mental condition could be the agent
for considerable destruction. The
Judge ordered Walter turned over to
the county authorities for an inves-
tigation regarding his sanity, his
story showing that he is mentally
unbalanced.
Joe Horat, charged with drunken
ess, driving a car while drunk and
possession of liquor, was fined 5000,
after he had taken considerable
time to decide whether he would
plead guilty or not guilty. Joe Erd-
er and Louis Fernald, companions
of Horat, were each fined $40 fol
drunkenness.
The trio were overtaken on Sixth
street yesterday by Officer Rey
nolds, who, noticed their car wobb
ling around as Horat tried to steer
a straight course. When the men
saw the officer they dumped their
supply of liquor in the street, but
Reynolds managed to rescue enough
to produce as evidence in court this
morning.
Antonio Ramos, charged with
drunkenness, and j. c. Gutierrez, ac-
cused of disturbing the peace each
drew fine of $25.
Helen Morris, charged with vag-
rancy, told the court she had not
been in the valley for four years
and only came few days ago to
testify at Il trial in Brawley She
was given sentence of six months
in Jail, execution being suspended
upon condition that she leave town
Immediately.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
PAINLEVE PLANS
BIG OFFENSIVE
AGAINST RIFFS
BY A. L. BRADFORD
Copyright, 1925, by United Press)

\SoPyAA5Aey AoSO, W SAAtCN AS'o|
RABAT, Morocco, June b.
France intends, according to the inn
preston Premier Painleve gave in
an exclusive interview with the
United Press before winging his
way back to Paris, to launch soon
big offensive against the Riffian
cheftain, Add FL Krim.
Painleve had finished viewing the
front lines at Mara Gaziat and
Quezzan and had been within ear
shot of Krim's batteries.
He let it be known that France
intends to drive out the Riffian
leader from the French zone of Nor
occo.
The premier was today enroute
back by air to Paris, taking the
fastest means of travel, just as he
did when he came to get first
hand information on how Krim
fights and what France requires to
thwart him.
Before departing for Malaga, Ali
cante, Barcelona and France, Pain
leve received me for an exclusive in
terview in which he gives indica-
tions that the suggested offensive
is not far off.
Painleve told the United Press
that the French program is, first,
no secret negotiations with Spain
for peace; secondly, Add FL Krim
must evacuate the territory confin.
ed to France care; third, peace is
impossible as long ais the Riffians
occupy the French zone.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
Horror Reigns as 700 Helpless Soldiers Slaughtered
AUT0ISTS JOYOUS
OVER new PAVING
ON MAIN STREET
knights, Who Turned
Down First Job, Over
sees This One

FL Centre automobile drivers who
have tried out the new paving on
the west end of Main street. are
enthusiastic about the splendid con
dition Of that thoroughfare, compar-
ed with what it was before the pres
ent construction was undertaken.
Today the paving gang is working
on the block Immediately i'll front of
the new courthouse. and according
10 City Engineer Philip W. Knights,
the entire work will be finished
within the next two or three days
While the work is under construc-
ton, detours by way of Broadway
and side streets are necessary.
The work of superimt ending the
Installation Of the new pavement is
particularly pleasing to Knights, as
he was city engineer at the time the
old paving was installed four years
ago. He Was not satisfied with the
pavement that WAS being put in and
rather than O. X the specifications
and accepting TIE work, he resigned
his office.
His Judgment that the pavement
WAS not what it should be, was indi-
Gated by the short time that elapsed
before the pavement was badly brok-
en-, and caused citizens to swear
heartily us they rode over its bumpy
surface.
Knights was reappointcd as city
engineer several months ago, when
i. c. Dyer resigned, and shortly
thereafter the people voted the
bonds necessary to install new pave
ment on Main street, also on Fourth,
Sandalwood Drive and Len Rey ave
nue.. These streets were also paved
at the same time the disastrous
Main street contract was let.
The specifications that are being
used for the present pavement are
practically the same as Knight
fought for four years ago without
success, and it is matter of pride
with him that the work is being
done this time in such a manner that
it will give the taxpayers fun re-
turn on every dollar that it costs.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
BY LINCOLN QUARBERG,
United Press Staff Correspondent

Los ANGELES, June l5.-The
state will demand the death penalty
for DR.. Thomas W. Young, confess.
ed slayer of Mrs. Grace Grogan
Young, millionaire elubwuman.
District attorneys laid plans to
obtain Il speedy trial for the wealthy
dentist, block his defense of insan-
ity aud send him to the galo4vs for
the scientific murder Of his
beautiful wife.
This was one Of the most diabol.
icai aud deliberate slayimgs in the
annals of crimr-hauging is the only
justifiable penalty" " District Attot'-
ncr Asa Kcycs told the Tuitdi
Press.
Kcycs said he would ask the
grand jury TO indict br. Young to-
morrow, and order an immediate
tIial.
Mrs. Young. according to n dra-
matte confession, was strangled TO
death with somnoform, u dental gas,
after quarrel, with her husband
On the night of Feb. q.
ne DpuN was taken Ill WHPti-
barrow and dumped into concrete
Cistcrn near the Young cabin in
Beverly Glen, "ravine Of death. :
where j. Relton Kennedy was mys-
teriously murdered four years ago.
Until late Saturday night when
DIR. Young broke down and confess
ed, he had clung 20 the story his
wife left him after quarrel, aud
had gone to Europe presumably to
get divorce.
Keyes and his aides believe the
murder was plotted by the dentist
10 give him ultimate control Of the
million. dollar estate of his stcpson.
"'Pat " Grogan, Jr., heir TO the late
olive king.
Young Grogan, it was learned to-
today, signed will less than two
weeks ago in which DR.. Young was
made the chief beneficiary in event
of his death.
Claims Murder Planned
Keyes said il was his belief the
crime was inspired by n study Of
Continued on Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
EslSlElslslEES9
CANTALOUPE MARKET
BY Z S. BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL ECON oMIcS
c. E. Schultz Local Representative


flats os 1.35.1.40, HIPS 1.75, flats
12,1js 1.J0-1.6l. Correction Satur-
DAYS rcport iumbos 27s should
have read 3.25 instead of $50.
Pittsburgh: 81 Calf ! Mex, Tex
arvd. Openine Monday, supplies
heavy, demand moderate, market
weak. Calif-iumbos 45s 3.50-3.75,
inmbos a6s 3.25-3.50. 27-33s 2.75-
300, std los 3.o5-3.5o. std Sos 800
3.o5, ponvs .t5.54s o.5o-275 mostly
80 flats 12-l5s mostly 1.5o, os
mostly -. honey balls, flats l2-15s
100150. 7S' partly cloudy
Clevclapd 77o cloudy. II Calf
arvd. 81 on track. Supplies liberal,
demand good, market firm. Calf
std 45s $50, std &6s $50, iumbos
36-45s 3.50.3.75 mostly 3.75, ponys
45s o.50-2.75. flats 12-l5s 1.25, jum-
bo hlats 9s to 12s i.35-1.50.
ST. Louis; so clear. 10 Calf. Q
Tex arvd. rs on track. Supplies lib
eral. demand good, market unsettled
weaker. Calif-iumhos 36s $50
3.75. Jnmhos 45S 3.75-f.o0 mostly
400, 27s 3.95, std 36s 3.95-S50, std
45s 3.50-2.75, ponvs 45.54s 2.50-2.75
mostly 275. jumbo flats os lao, IL
los 1.50.1.65, flats 12-15s l.40l50.
Boston: 79' clear 81 Calf arvd.
70 on track. Supplies heavy, de-.
mand moderate, market weaker.
Calif-iumbos 27s 800 few higher,
iumbos 36s 3.50.3.75. iumbos ass
400. std SIS 3.25-S.50. std 45s $50
Continued on Page Sd
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
SHIPPER DRAWS
A STIFF fine,
WARNED BEFORE

Having failed to heed previous
advice given him to refrain from
shipping immature cantaloupes, NJ.
Yamigi was fined 800 and given a
sentence of 10 days in jail by Judge
Mayfield in the FL Centre court
this morning. The court later SUI
spended execution of the Jail SEN
tence, dependent upon future ship
mcnts by Yamigi,
The latter was warned several
times, it was SAID by members of the
horticultural commissioner S inspec.
tion staff, to be more careful with
the melons he was shipping.
Two other cantaloupe men, T. Su-
gimoto and K. Tsiji, were fined $50
each for a similar offense.
Complaint in each case was made
by Horticultural Commissioner Har-
rigan and the court Informed the
accused that they must conform to
he instructions of IIarrigan s in
spectors, Or suffer the consequences.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
Another Death
Blamed On
DIR. Young

LOS ANGELES, June 15.-The
recent death of Deputy City At
torney Elmer E. Mellette was
blamed by authorities To-Day on
Dr.. Thomas Young, confessed
scientific slayer.
While pulling Mellette's 5 teeth,
DR.. Young allowed q large molar
to drop down his throat and
lodge in his lung, according to
City Attorney Jess Stephens.
Three weeks later Mellette
died, and an autopsy revealed
that death was the result Of the
molar he had swallowed, Steph-
ems said.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
NEW CLUES IN MURDER OF RICH WOMAN
l.. A. Dentist i11
Confession of
Brutal Staying
by United Press Leased Wire

by United Press Leased Wire
Los ANGELES, June 15.-
Torture and bloodshcd were en-
ployed in the scientific mrr-
der which DR.. Thomas w.
Young, wealthy dantist, con-
fessed he perpetrated on his
beautiful wife. Grace, promi-
nent clubwoman, district at
torneys declared this afternoon.
The alleged disclosures fol-
lowed an examination of the
death cabin in Beverly Glen,
where DR.. Young claims he
murdered his wife before he
buried her body in a concrete
cistern in the backyard.
Investigators said they found
traces Of blood on the floor of
the cabin. It was also revealed
that bandage, stuck with ad-
hesive tape, had been bound to
the woman's thighs, apparently
concealing bruises inflicted by
the dentist in his murderous
frenzy.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
BENCE TRIAL
IS ON TODAY

Trial of f. l.. Bence, charg-
ed with a statutory offense against
his minor daughter, began this
morning before Judge Cole in the
superior court. Several prospective
jurors were examined when it be-
came necessary for the court to
take care of other matters, and the
ease was continued until 1880 this
afternoon, at which time examina-
tion of jurors was resumed.
Attorney Edgar b. Hervey IS
counsel for Beuce, who was ar
rested several weeks ago and has
since been confined i'll the county
Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
TROOPS AND GUNS
RUSHED TO SCENE
OF Mine RIOTS
By United Press Leased Wire


HALIFAX, n. s., June IA
special train bearing 300 troops
from the Royal Canadian Dragons,
SO soldiers and 5000 rounds of ann
munition, is due today in Cape Bret
on, where continued rioting and in
cendiarism have added to the tense
ness of the coal strike situation.
Raids on liquor stores in the mine
war area have resulted in wide
spread intoxication, according to re-
ports received here and more SER
ious outbreaks are expected.
\ large detail of troops on duty
at Sydney has been transferred to
the New Aberdeen eolliery to pro
tect the power station there.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-06-15
NEW TRIAL Is
SOUGHT FOR
HINDU KILLER

Motion for a new trial was made
this morning by Attorneys Edgar b
Hervey and 0. Y. Wilson, counsel
for Parker Singh, convicted last
week of second degree murder for
the killing of Victor R. Sterling at
Calipatria on April !,
The court continued the ease I'M
til Friday afternoon for argument
on the motion.
Singh was to have been sentenced
this morning, but in view of the mo-
tion offered by counsel, the court
deferred action until the motion is
decided.