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Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21
NEED MORE FUNDS
FOR AIR SERVICE.
DAVIS DECLARES
NContinucd from page y

Comhatant forces employed in q
th,atcr Of operations must be under
4 single command; consequently
proper coordination Of effort cnd
unity of command require that air
forces be included in the army and
NAVY.
Davis, in opening his statement
", !comcd "this inquiry into the air
1'icnses Of the country by this board
of G;sintcrestcd citi2rns.
''Tho people, Davis said, "havc
the right to know whether appropria
tons are beng wisely and cromom-
icallv expended and whether the de
f,nsoS of the country are planned.
organized and equipped in the most
eff, ctivc manner.
The war department impuguc the
motives of no critics, he said. "lt
has the right 10 demand the same
fair dealing for itself.
In carving cut its serious re.
>p"nSibilitv for the national defense
il is morally bound 10 insist that
mere assertions must be given to
the costly experience Of the past in
weighing speculations as TO the fu
turc. that shange for the sake of
change alone :: uniustifiablc.
No Place For Passion
- We NAV honestly differ ~ 10
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21
Gen. Grants Kin
Is Star Witness
I'm Merger Trial
nv Iniicd PrcsS Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Spct. 2l.-- The
granddaughter Of General L. S.
Grant was The star states witness
today when the triad Of Harry liibhS
and Thomas HcnnrsSoy, "ton-fur-
one brokers, was resumed. HibhS
aud HennrSScy are accused of Il
million-doilaf Swindle in promoting
an alleged $G,000,0 100000 railroad
merger.
Mrs. t. s. Grant Macy. daughter
Of L. :. Grant Ir., of san Diego,
testified that Fred l.. Grant, San
Diego attorney. WAS not related to
the former President.
llibbS and HcnncsScy are allog
ed to have claimed that Grant was
attorney for their 10000. 100000
railroad merger" project. The law.
yer was represented rs Il cousin Of
the former Presidents : son, il is
claimed.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21

structed vision. No neck cranina. Sit
serenely back of the wheel and you can
always see where you re going. More easily
adiusted-you don't have to fuss with it.
Adds greatly to the cars appearance. Easier
to clean and to keep clean. You need this
new-day lisht-car feature and, in this
extraordinary car-valae, you get it,
Big ride WindolUs more than 70 square
feet of window space all the air ana all
the broad. unin terrupted vision of 4 touring
car with c!osedcar protection, closed car
snu9ness, closedcar warmth and comfort
whenever you want it!
-. A 27-h0rse- polUer engine. sturdy, fast,
reliable, a noble hill-clisnber. A Iuieter
engine because it has fewer working parts.
2Gto-25 miles to the gallon of GAS. often
more-lieht orr hundreds of Overland
owners report as high as $4,000 miles with
out dollar spent for engine up-keep!
Three speed, eeiective, sliding gear trans
mission-at the lowest price ever available
in Sedan! Borg and Beck disc type
ciutch-One of the finest clutches made
and used in many of the highest priced
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21

situation e%ists III the other scrv.
ices rs well.
The war mission of the air scrv.
ice must be the predominant consid-
cr%tion. he said, after outlining II
two fold mission OF airplancs az Il
fighting arm TO work in combina
ton with the other fighting arms
ami rs 4 supply branch to furnish
the air service with equipment ana
rrostigc largely in peace, but which
would greatly lessen its effective
rcss as a member of the "ar team.
The creation oI an extensive air
transportation service offers far
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21
SPECIAL VENRE
F. IS SUMMONED TO
TRY ROY ADAMS
Continned From Page l

the county clerk was granted on
September ), on petition of Bales
G. Walker and Harold Rumsey, who
technically charged that county
clerk with fraud in checking tn"
names to the Signatures, the iniunc-
ton order being signed by 1uAgc
Wood Of Los Angeles. Al the same
time a temporary injunction was is
sued against the county supervisors,
to restrain them from calling a spc-
cial election to decide on the re-
call of the county clerk, and this
matter is included in the present
action before Judge Thompson.
Attorney Harry w. Horton, com
sci for Rumsoy and Walker argued
to show that many signatures sign
Cd to the recall petition arc Illegal
as thov show a difference IN the Civ
en- residence and the voting precinct
of the signor. He is assisted by
Attorney HickcoX and Hurley.
County Clerk Mousscau and the
supervisors are represented by At
tornevs Charles l.. Childers, Vaughn
y. Thompson and A. G. Finney.
It is expected the case will re-
quire days 10 hear and that many
intricate legal points will be raised
during its course.
Plead Not Guilty
Pleas of not guilty were entered
today in Department No. Of the
superior court by Directors Rose,
Pound and Aten to the accusations
returned against them by the I'M
perial county grand jury several
weeks age, charging them with
malfeasance in office.
\ demurrer TO the accusations
was denied by Judge Ira I. Thomp-
son OF the Los Angeles county SUI
perior court last week, and the ac-
cused directors were given until to-
day 10 file and answer to the
the directors entered their pleas and
charges. Instead Of filing answer.
asked that their trial be set as
early IS possible. The court set
October 20 as the tentative date Of
the hearing.
Judge Thompson presided this
morning, having exchanged courts
with Judge Cole who is disqualified
in the present case.
The directors were represented by
Attorneys Charles l.. Childers and
A. {. Finnev. District Attorney
Ctley represented the people
Director c. W. Brockman did not
enter plea as last week Judge
Thompson granted him until the
3Jth 10 file an answer.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21
DISABLED VESSEL
REACHED HARBOR
ny United Press Leased Wire

San PEDRO, Calif., Sept. 2l-
TIL frcighter, George Allen, which
radioed distress signals Saturday,
sailed iuto port here today under
her own power.
The vessel, with 40 men aboard,
had drifftcd helplcsslv for - hours
on a storm swept sea off the Lower
California coast. Her disabled en-
gines Were temporarily repaired by
the crew, and she steamed into the
harbor without aid.
The George Allen carried a mixed
cargo, consigned here from Balti-
more.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21
PERSONALS

Mrs. T. F. Anderson. who spent
the summer in San Diego, Los An
geles and at the Anderson cottage
az Oakwilde, returned TO the city
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Sargent and
daughter. Marlvs. returned yester-
day from their summer vacation,
which was spent At San Diego.
W. j. Clements and DR.. Sem
Bacon motorcd to the coast for the
weekend where they tried their
luck at deep sea fishing ont from
La lola. Mrs. Clements joined her
husband at Pine Valley, accompany
ing him to the coast and returning
10 their mountain cabin, where she
is row located.
Mr.. aud Mrs. b. d. Irvine Of
Brawley and Mr.. and Mrs. J. X.
Turlev of this city motored 20 Riv-
erside for the Weekend.
Mrs. r. NJ. Stafford spent sun
day in the mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. b. Jackson are
back after AN extended vacation on
the coast. Mr.. and Mrs. jackson
speAt most Of the summer IN San
Diego, where Mr.. jackson was re-
cuperating from an operation. Mr..
Jackson's health improved suffici
emily so that he and Mrs. Jackson
Were able 10 90 to San Francisco
for the Diamond jubilee.
II. L. Loud spent the weekend
with his family n La jolla.
Prof. Roy Il. Smith, state leader
Of farm advisors, is here from Bcrk
clev, and a'ill spend :. couple of
days Oh official business.
Mrs. ". J. Strickland and small
son, Dick, left Saturday for san Di-
ego, where they viii visit Mrs
Str!kIand's mother.
John r. Andrews Of Imperial
was noted in La Jolla Sunday.
Mrs Howard 2. Never and child.
rem returned last night after spend
ing the summer in the mountains
and on the coast. The Meyers spent
part Of their holiday at Santa Mon.
ica. and the remainder at their noun
tain home at Oakwilde.
Jim Sharpe and Ers"l Byrd, who
visited Yosemite, san Francisco and
other northern points on their Vaca-
tion. returned 10 the city ycs.cr-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stewart Ross.
ani family came back from La Jolla
yesterday, following ~ al summer
stay.
Mrs. Norman +. Dupont and small
son, who have been IT Hipass since
the early part OF the summer, return
cd to the city yesterday.
Ray Smith, who spent his vacation
visiting his family in Pasadcna,
came back Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Greer "a prominen.
member Of RI Centre 3 musical
circle, arrived in II Centre ycster-
dav following \ summer spent with
ler parents in San Diego. Miss
Greer win teach in the academy Of
music this seasonal
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Rewlcy, former
FL Centre residents who now make
their home n san Diego arc spend
ing a couple of days here.
Al G. Smith, who has been spend
ing the last week in Los Angeles, re-
TUNED last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vcrn Bishop and
daughter, Virginia, returned to the
city yesterday. Virginia at
tended school at Palm Hall, Los An
gCles, during the summer. The
Bishops have been sptlding the
last few weeks enjoying Il vacation
at Los Angeles, Long Beach and
San Diego.
&. w. McCabe Of San Diego is
in the city on business.
Mrs. Harry y. Dyke Of Imperial
has returned from her vacation
spent at Big Bear and coast points.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21
DAVIS OUTLINES
RECOMMENDATIONS
ON AIR SERVICE
Continued from page ~

q ontlnneu from page
superiority over existing and ac
accepted standard types, unless TIN
design project is Of such magnitnd,
as to demand government assistance
in lis development.
Use Existing Facilities
>. The government shan avail II
self as much as practicable of the
facilities of the industry for ma jd,
ovcrhaulirg and construction,
q. The government shall cooper
ate with the industry toward The
continuance of its units and whcr
ever necessary recognize the prin.
ciPlc of suh-contracting within the
industry itself.
:. The government will continue
the policy of comforting from time
to time with the accredited repre-.
sentativcS Of the industry in the
consideration Of their mutual prob,
lens.
5. The government shall, rs far
rs possible, staHdardi2e acronauti,
81! accessories and materials.
Clark >burg has sent to the state
fair a display Of J. II. Hale peaches
that weigh Il pound and Il quarter
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21

4 sEsart-appearing car, clean-cut,
rallisi,, low, with the stream lines OF a
yacht, very swageerl lool'roi polished
iacrnar finish, rich deep lie. with 9leam-
ing black trimminss-as inviting an eye
full of automobile AS you would want to
look al. Wor:eil want it the minute they
see it
.. extra big Gcors, extra wide, easy en-
trance and exit to both front and rear seats.
Like getting IL and out of limousine.
No inconvenience, no discomfort. Each
door has four extra heavy hinges treat
them rs rough as you like, these doors are
built TO stand punishment!
Wider seats tile t0idest of aEv light car
buiit! New single piece, undecided front
seat, 80 inches wide, 19 inches deep. AIl
the elbow-roosn you want. You know
what that means to your driving comfort
and freedom. No more 100-mile fatigue!
Wider back seat -45 inches wide, 18 inches
deep. You know what such ample seating
capacity means tU the comfort and pleasure
of your passengers.
Very latest one piece zvindshield very valu-
able in nieht-driving. Gives clear, unob-
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21
TWO FLYERS LOSE
LIVES AS PLANES
CRASH AT CIRCUS

SPOKANE, Wash, Sept. o1-
Two air men were killed at the Earl
hoisington aviation field here dur
ing au air circus Yesterday when
their plane slipped into 4 spinning
nose dive
Private John 4. Avev Jr.. 90, of
the Washington national guard unit
at Spokane, was killed outright, and
Lieutenant Schuyler Pricstley, -,
Of Portland died while being cared
for in an ambulance.
Oroyille, Butte county, will hold
an olive and orange exposition dur
ing Thanksgiving week.
Bad news from Texas. Grasshop-
pcrs there. What Texans need is
more time for fishing. "
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21

cars in this country; huto-Lite starting,
lighting and ignition again, standard big
car equipments; rear axle system, the equal
in size and weight to that used in cars
carrying double the weight of this one;
Axle shafts of MoIybdeRnm steel. the
toughest steel known. IN the entire three
years in which Overland ha3 used this axle
system there is no case on record igheyc on
axle has ercr been 6Tcken.
Chassis, a strong, rigid frame with plenty
of bracing; springs Cf Chrome Nanadium
steel, the finest ard strongest spring steel
known to engineering.
To understand what you're getting in this
great light car, at this heretofore unheard-
Of price, you're got to step in ard see it.
You've cot to compare il, point for pcint,
with other cars you may be considering.
Then, and then, only can yo,. form any fair
estimate Of It's outstanding value for so
little money.
Easy terms. Only a small amount do,rn. IS
months for the balance. Apply your present
car as your dOEn payment and Gyiue this
nelD car home!
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21

reaching advantages to national
Preparedness, Davis. 1t viii pro.
vide a reserve Of both flying and
ground personnel for rapid develop
mont in an emergency.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21
Hold World Records

THAT our technical and re.
search work is satisfactory, is cvi-
dcnced by the facts that the army air
service holds an extraordinarily
large percentage of the worlds rec
ords in aviation. The efficiency Of
the whole service is sirikingly
shown by the success of the round
the world flight, Il triumph of or
gmiItiion rs we'll ~ of FLYING skill.
Iuc to the broad consideration of
pul lie policy affecting the whole
government, appropriations are"in-
sufficient To carry ont the proposed
war department program, but that
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21

Truth is great stuff. But if all Of
j; were known practically everybody
would be arrested.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21

That's the trouble with having
too many laws. They have II
tendency 10 arrest progress.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21

ID ways and me2as of accomplish
mont, DaVls said. apparently refer
ring to the critical charges made hy
Colonel Mitchell and othrs against
his department.
- In such Il discussion there is no
place for passion, personalities OF
Ttciudiees. n that spirit, we wei.
come This inquiry. -
An war department studies, rec
crdS ana. reports, whether public.
Confidential Sor secret, *safe at
the disposal Of The committee, Davis
Soid. -
"a believe that our personnel is
at least equal in Shll hardihood
aud brewery to that OF any other
n"tion.' Davis said
"The equipment is inadequate in
members and part Of it, built during
the war unsatisfactory III condition,
Il condition which is gradually I'M
proving. This condition is due
sCiclv 10 lack of money and can lie
ICmCdied only by money.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-09-21

Any blame fool can see 4 wise
Itan : mistakes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-18
MRS. MORGAN is
CRITICALLY ILL
Wife OF Noted Banker Has
Sleeping Sickness"

NEW YORK. Juno iT.-By q. ~
Mrs j. l.. Morgan. wife or the
noted international banker. Is suffer
ing from sleeping sickness In very
serious form.
Official announcement OF her mai,
ady was made at the offices OF j, r,
Morgan & Co. today. after five ape.
uialista called into consultation bad
issued their first bulletin.
Mrs, MORGAN was taken III sun
day, II was said.
Morgan. called back from a cruise
on his yacht IN Long Island round,
Is with his wife at their country
home
After diagnosing tho case this
morning. physicians In attendance
declared Mrt, Morgan appeared
slightly improved. but Il was evident
that grave doub, exists that ale will
recover. She is 10 years old.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-18
GAS IN THE STOMACH
IS DANGEROUS
Recommends Daily use Of Magnesia
TO Overcome Trouble Caused BY
Fermenting Food and Acid
Indigestion

Gas and wind IN the stomach sc-
compMnied by that full. hlpRtsd feel
ing after eating arc atmont certain
evidence OF the presence Of excessive
hydroehioric Reid In the stomach.
creating so-esllcd acid indigestion"
Acii ktomAcha arc dangerous be-
cause too much acid irrttates tho
delicate lining Of the stomach often
leading to gastrttis accompanied by
serious stomach ulcers. Food fer.
mcnts and sours, creating tho dts
tressinE gas which distenda the
stomach and hampers ihs normal
functions Of the vital Internal or.
cans. often affecting the heart.
IL is the worst Of folly to neglect
such a serious condition or 10 treat
with ordinary digestive aids which
have no ueutrnliEing effect on tho
stomach acids Instead get from
any druggist a few ounces OF BiEu-
rated MRgnosia AMI take a teaspoon
ful In a quarter glass Of water right
after eating This VIII drive the
gas. wind and bioat right out OF the
body. sweotcn the stomach. ncutra-
lie the excess acid and prevent itE
formation and there IL no sonrnHss
or pain. Bisuratsi MagnesiR Tin
powder form--ncver liuuid or milk
is harmless 10 the stomach. inexpsn-
sive 20 take and the best form OF
magnssia for stomach purposes. II
ls used by thousands OF people who
enjoy their meals with no more fear
Of indigestion
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-18
CHARGE DENTIST
SLEW OTHERS
Wife Killer Accused OF Two
More Deaths by Gas
ny LINCOLN QuARnERG
United Press staff Correspondent

los ANGELES. June iSy-Dr.
Thomas ". Young. dental gas alay.
or. killed AZ least two ether per.
sons IN the ssme scieutific fashion
he disposed of his wife, Mrs Grace
Young. Il was charged today.
Prosecutors made the startling
claim that they had evidence the
dentist made death test with
somnotorm on one Of his patients
st Santa Barbara nearly six years
ago. II was also claimed tho wife
slayer gave an overdose OF tho
deadly dental gas TO Elmer y, Mel
lstto. former deputy city attorney.
who died several weeks ago after
tooth extraction.
IL was Homnuform which Dr.
Young said he used 10 strange his
wife TO death on tho night Of Fehru.
AIRY 81 before he buried her body
In a concrete vault in tho basement
OF his cabin in Beverly Glen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-18
H AMMER THUG
BEATS BOY
Lad Attacked in Home Is
Wounded by Robber

Myatcrlouhy attacked by a
burglar 8rmoa with hammer
Harry Welch. rs, Eus station at
tendant was brutally beaten about
tho head ss he lay asleep IN his
homo az etls sixth ave- W., early
Thursday morning
WEIGH fought of his sssailnnt
only Ntter he had been severely
wounded.
Police believe the thug may be the
man who "Wednesday afternoon al.
tempted 10 hold mp Miss Gladys
orr In a grocery store az va w.
MeGraw o., and later In tho even
ing robbed Miss L. Lane, % W,
Cremona IT., OF her handbag, near
her homo.
Welch declared no was asleep In
bed beside an open window about
ai2o a. m. when a terrific blow was
struck him on the head.
lie raised himself on an elbow.
half stunned, ana saw "a figure
leaning half IN aud half out OF the
window The thug struck him again,
the hammer landing on Welch's
head IN a glAncing blow.
Help I'm being Killed" shouted
woleh, throwing up his arm 10 pro-
teet his head, The hammer again
struck him on tho hand. muHhing IL.
As tho weapon fell again, Weleh's
thumb was crushed, Weleh fought
back and twisted away,
Mrs. Constance WEIGH. tho boys
mother, rushed into tho room and
tho burglar dropped TO the ground
and fled The head Of tho hammer
had dropped Off on the bed during
tho attack.
Police believe the burglar was
after money and tried TO knock
WEIGH unconscious before robbing
the house.
WEIGH works for the Union oil
company.
Mas Lane was returning home
about 1890 p. m, she reported. when
a young man creeping up quietly be.
hind her suddenly dashed forward,
snatehed her handbag and fled. The
purse contained ono dollar. pair OF
glasses and some papers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-18
GIRL BICYCLIST
4 HIT BY AUTO
) Turns Into Path OF 0ncom-
ing Car; 3 Others Hurt

Turning into The path Of a car
coming from behind, Mary Dean, Ne.
ae6g Ssth ave. $. W. WAS thrown
from her bicycle when the car
struck her. She was taken 20 a
physician and received treatment
for an injured side and elbow, The
car was driven ~ W, r. NoftsScr
ISIS First ave, w
Mrs. {. q. Colustcr. $40 W, 18th
st. received injuries OF tho scalp
when tho car IN witch she was rid,
ins with her husband, cellided with
that Of w u. Reeves. 1887 Nonso
ST.. Wednesday, at Third ave, and
fbth 81. None Of the other occu,
pants Of the cars was hurt,
While driving down wcstlake late
Tuesday night, Ralph Forguson. 5St
n. Ssrd st.. ran down two men.
who We're crossing the street, Ter.
Euson reported 10 police Wednesday
that he tried 20 avoid a crash with
two ears ahead Of him. and struck
the two men. walking arm In arm.
lie said they seemed intoxicated,
lie dragged ono OF them about 10
feet. while tho other was Knocked
10 the pavement, Neither suffered
severe injuries. altho one was APP
parcntly unconscious when picked
up, They were taken 90 tho city
hospital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-18
lAdYnrtlnnmcni1


Department OF the Interior. Gem
erai Land office, Washington, u. C.,
May "a, 1925. Notice vs. hereby given
that pursuant 10 the provisions OF
the act OF July ., 1884 GA Stat. t03),
the lands In the following abandoned
Washington. will bo offered for sale
for onsh by the smallest legal sub
division TO the highest bidder. ut not
loss than tho appraised price In tho
district land office at Seattle, wash
ington. commencing ut 10 A. NJ.
August :, 1925; .Washlngtton, liarbor
WssSlInsto1. i7$.s5 acres appraised ed
at tl00Otss: Washington Harbor
(East Blds), r. 30 NJ, X. 2 W, i2t
Point (WesD. n 30 NJ, II. . W.
1870 acres, appraised ut ig,32b.7O;
Chatham Point fEasD. r. 30 ~, II. d
s5,isL7y; shaw island f(#est' sIdc 5,
n 80 n, n w, 607es aoros, ap.
praised Mt i3,7ii.2O; Shaw leland
Cast slde), rs. 30 and 30 NJ, Il. Q
VA glSS6 acres. appraised at
Thore viii bo sofa on Angus, &.
vatlonB mentioned below Lopez Isl
and teouthweat portion), rs. "a qua
IS N, u. w, g7f2S acres. appraisal
Mt siT7sOO; Lopez Island tnortlwest
portiOn), rs. 36 and 80 NJ, r. 2 W.,
G2735 acres. appraised ot tS.0Ib. 25.
San Juan Island (southoast polnD,
r. - n, y. 2 W. 1880 nores, np.
Point rs. 20 and 80 NJ, Il Z W.,
$685. acres, appraised NJ Sp,ODp. 83.
Further Information can be obtained
from the local land office a. Seattle,
Washington.
WILLIAM bPRY.
Commissioner,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-18
M ANY SUPPORT
BASIN PLAN
Local BaCkerS Of Irrigation
Project Attend Convention

A record attendance az tho fourth
annual convention OF the Columbia
Basin Irrigation league at PaHco.
July /. Is expected by supporters OF
fhe movement,
Leaders In tho basin movement at
Portland. Seattle. spokane. Tacoma
and walh walla have arranged for
special trains. Hundreds OF dele.
gates from other parts OF the North
west are planning TO make tho trip
by automobile.
Because OF tho recent favorable
report on the project hy federal en-.
gineers and the presence OF Score.
tary os the Interior Hubert Work
and Reclamation Commissioner FL
wood Mead. tho Pasco convention Ia
expected TO be- tho most important
In the history OF the basin project. I"
says Hervcy Llndley. Of Seattle.
president % tho league.
business men IN Portland. Seattle,
Tacoma. Spokane. walla Talla and
other Northwest cities are solldly be,
hind the movement. PaBco men In
charge OF the convention arrange,
mcnts have given assurance that all
visitors viii be cared for properly"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-18
fine 40 FIRMS
ON TRUST ACT
Companies Plead Guilty to
Price Raising Charge

CHICAGO. Juno ls.-Dy U. P)-
" Fines ranging from $1,000 10
$4,000 were imposed here today by
Federal Judge Adam c, Cllffc on 40
chair manufacturers who pleaded
guilty 10 indictments charging viola.
ton OF the Sherman antitrust net.
The chair companies arc ono OF
three groups OF furniture makers in.
dlctcd by tho federal grand jury for
alleged conspiracy TO keep UP furni.
turo prices and stitlo competition.
Roger shalc special federal prose
cutor, said that tho firms were fined
tho varying amounts, from $1,000 TO
$1,000, according to tho relative
amount of business done by the com
panies and according TO their finan.
cial standings.