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Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
CALIFORNIA, NEVADA
DELEGATIONS WITHDRAW

PHOENIX. AriZ., ug. Is. - The
conference of the lower basin states
OF Colorado problems came 20 an
end late yesterday. The California
and Nevada delegations withdrew
after asserting it would be useless to
attempt to reach an understanding
with Arizona, after the speect
made by Governor Hunt yester
day .critcizing the Colorado river
compact and the refusal of the Ari-
l"na delegation to agree to Ne
Vada $ request that Arizona with
draw all opposition to dam near
Boulder Canyon.
senator Ralph +. Swing, chair
man of the California delegation,
said the conference would be merely
a waste of time after delegates had
spent most of the morning and aft
crnoon discussing the speech made
by Governor Hunt and the position
that Arizona would take i'll regard
to Boulder Canyon dam.
Criticizes Hunt
In Il statement given out by Sen
ator Swing and Charles p. Squires
of Nevada. the belief is expressed
that if will be impossible to reach
an accord with any committee ap-
pointed by Gov. Hunt of Arizona.
The statement tells the reasons
for quitting the conference and
criticizes Gov. Hunt for his actions.
1t declared that they were assured
that there would be no interference
from the governor. but that he
stated his views in such positive
language and in such manner that
they could see no hope for AN ADJUST
ment.
Before the meeting came to an
end the Arizona delegation attempt
ed to patch up the break in the ne
eotiations. Thomas Maddox of the
Arizona Eommittee said that Arl-'
z2na was probably willing to con-
ccdc California and Nevada every
thing they wanted, but first there
should be IL full and complete dis
cussion of the different problems
facing the three states.
'.Arizona is willing to negotiate,
he declared, "but is not willing that
the sheep of flood control be used
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
Soldiers Succumb
To Poison Booze;
Resort Is Raided
By United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. lS.~--
Adolph Nestori, was under arrest
here today and another man was
sought by authorities as a result or
a raid on an old time Barbary
Coast resort following an "epi-
demic" of liquor poisoning among
the PresIdio soldiers.
Federal prohibition agents and
army secret service men took part
in the raid which sent l5 dance
hal girls seurrying into the street.
One of the soldiers found poisoned
by bad liquor has been unconscious
since Saturday. Analysis Of the
liquor was. said to disclose q large
percentage of wood alcohol. treated
with lime to alter the taste.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
By WILLIAM WELLARD
Ex-R. N. Especial United Press
COrreSEondentl

DOVER, England, Aug. is The
dreary gray waves of the English
channel buffeting Gertrude Ederle
rs she struggled with dwindling
strength towards the Dover cliffs,
beat the American girl in her brave
attempt to swim from France 10
England.
The last few hours in the lev wa
teFs presented heart rending ap-
peal for the swimmer.
She had no chance on day like
this, y the captain of pilot boat,
which put into Dover, said.
CAPE Girls NEZ, Aug. 1S.-Ger-
trudc Ederle had passed the halfway
mark on her swim from Girls Nez
to Dover after l2 hours in the
water as far as could be judged by
those who strained their ewes 10
follow her progress through the
gathering fog that hung low over
the English Channel this afternoon
The gallant little swimmer could
rot be seen. but the official tug
accompanying her appeared to be
nearer the Dover Cliffs than those
ut Girls Nez. from which Il handful
Of watchers still trained their glasses
northward.
Although it was with the greatest
difficulty that those ashore followed
the swimer s progress it was esti-
(COntinucl on PAGE q
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
AGREE MENT is
REACHED ABOUT
BELGIAN DEBT
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-A sue
cessful agreement for +unding of
Belgium s $4ao.0o0,000 war debt to
The United States has been reached.
Secretary Winston of the American
debt commission announced late this
afternoon.
The announcement was made after
Il brief session between the Belgian
and American delegations. Negotia-
tions were concluded in record time,
the Belgians having first met with
the American commission Il week
ago.
The agreement will be signed by
representative of the two govern
mcnts tonight.
The exact terms of the agreement
will be- made public in q formal
statement later in the day, Winston
said.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
Veto
Stirs Criticism
OF Proponents
by United Press Leased Wire

BY United Press Leased Wire
PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 49,
Plans were projected today for
a substitute session Of the tri-
state conference or Colorado
river pre- ple1ns.
Arizona representatives eX-
tended a fresh gesture to Cali
fornia and Nevada tolay for an
other eparley to replace the brief
but turbulent meeting of yester-
day which ended abruptly in
discord.
Vetoed by Gov. G. w. p. Hunt,
the Arizona legislative delegation
withdrew from the water parley and
the California and Nevada repre-
sentatives refused to deal with the
governors own committee.
Supporters of the Arizona legisla-
tive committee announced today
that Governor Hunt has overstepped
his authority in vetoing the commit
tee and virtually assured Arizona Is
friendly representation at another
conference.
If was Governor Hunt S opening
address yesterday that provoked the
visiting delegates, however, it was
said today. The executive attack
ed the Colorado river compact,
" Nhch has been ratified by all states
in the basin but Arizona and refus-
ell to negotiate with the. visiting
on other than his own
basis for a starting point.
Nevada and California stood
squarely together, holding there
could be no further discussion on inn
ediate construction of a dam ut or
p,,11n,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
Continued on Page g.
LETTER TELLS
SLEUTH TO GET
READY TO DIE
By United Press Leased Wire

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Aug. 49,
Harry Webster, indianapolis de
tcctivc, today received threatening
letter purported to be from George
Dutch Anderson, member of the
outlaw gang headed by Gerald Chap
man. Anderson is sought for the
murder OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Hance,
hear Muncie last Friday.
"King comes first, then you. :
the letter read. "You had better
make YOU peace with God. m in
town
The letter was signed "Dutch -
and was mailed in Indianapolis.
The "King' referred to in the
Ietter to Webster is apparently w,
j. King, Il detective at Columbus,
Ohio.
King assisted in the arrest Of one
Of Chapman s gang two yems ago
and has received within the week
two letters signed Dutch and
threatening him w;th death.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
STRANGE SUICIDE
NOTES PENNED BY
DISPlRITED PAIR
ny United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 49, Two
men, after penning strange suicide
notes, ended their lives here today,
one by shooting and the other by
inhaling Illuminating gas.
An unidentified man, about 81
years old. shot himself in the head
while sitting on bench in West
lake Park, in the exclusive Wiltshire
section of the city. a patrolman
found the body, revolver III one
hand, and a note in the other. The
note said:
"I IN sick and stranger. Have
no relatives-alone in the world.
Give my body to a medical school. -
s. A. Wolfson, proprietor of q
confectionery store, inhaled illum
mating gas at his home, after
months of illness.
He left II note in Jewish which
the police were unable to decipher.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
PLAY YOUR OWN FIDDLE AND
'JUCCLE YOUR OWN TRAY ARE
SLOGANS In BAY CITY CAFES

clans, due to a squabble over
compensation.
This was followed by the
walking out of walters in two
of the city's biggest and most
fashionable hotels because their
wage demands were not met.
Guests at four special lunch
cons in one hotel served them
selves cafeteria style.
Today the city was still an
armed camp so far as prepared
amusement went-the dry
squad, the musicians and the
walters were standing pat.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
Girl Disappears
After Refusing
$4,000 Fortune
BY United Press Leased Wire

L 1853 AS>esFs>" "
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1e.-
Lillian Mckee, 26, said to be
heiress to a $4,000 fortune left
her by foster father in Madi-
son, Wis. was the object Of an
official search in Southern Cali
fornia.
Telegraphic advices from Wis
constr. authorities stated the girl
had refused the legacy, and had
disappeared, presumably to Los
Angeles or Pasadena.
Officers said today they had
learned Miss Mckee was a guest
at the Pasadena Y. w. c. A. two
weeks ago. They have been
unable to trace her whereabouts
since.
The girl is seeking to avoid
the inheritance in the belief it
would bring down the spirit of
revengeful relatives. according
to the story toTi police here.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 49,

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1s.-
Bring your own liquor" has
long been the rule among the
more bibulous patrons of local
cafes but today in this city two
more admonitions were spring
ing up-''Play your own fid-
die and "Juggle your own
tray
About all that San Francisco
offered in the way Of entertain
ment was a place Ill which you
could entertain yourself.
Just this week, the theaters
simultaneously announced they
had fired all union musi-
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
Guard Witnesses
By United Press Leased Wire

MITNCIE, Ind. Aug. IS. - Fear
that the long arm of Gerald Chap
man. convicted killer, might again
reach out, caused police today to
take extraordinary precautions to
protect witnesses summoned to
testify at the coroner s inquest into
the murder of Ben Hance and his
wife. Police guards We're afforded
witnesses and the testimony at the
inquest was held secret.
While the inquest was in progress,
police of Indiana and Ohio were
pushing hunt for George Clutch !"
Anderson, charged with taking part
in the double Staying, Charles cone
Arm Wolfe is under arrest on n
charge of having helped Anderson
execute the couple because they be-
trayed Chapman to police.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
LETSURELY BANDIT
GRABS $4,000 HAUL

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 49,
A bandit entered a branch of the
Hellman Commercial bank on
Mission Road, held up two at
tendants and escaped with
$1,000. Flourishing lengthy
six-shooter, the robber kept the
tellers at bay while he ransack-
ed behind the grating, scooping
up cash and currency at his lei
sure. He escaped in an auto
mobile parked outside.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
SC0UR PORTLAND
WHEN RUNAWAYS
PULL BOLD COUP
Escaped Convicts Are
Thought to Be Hiding
After Dash
FOUR ARE KIDNAPPED
Trio Leave Statement Be-
hind Them After Hold
ing Up Farmer

by United Press Leased Wire
PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 49,
All traces of the elusive escaped
Oregon convicts and murdcrers
disappeared again today. The
three desperate mankillers who
appeared for a moment on Port
land streets last night, may by
now be miles distant speeding
further away from this city.
Reports have been received
here that three suspicious look
ing characters were seen to
speed through Seattle streets
early today in an Ocegon-hcens-
ed automobile.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
PLAN TO UTILIZE Low
GRADE COAL FOR GAS

FRESNO. Aug. lS.-Low grade
coal mines near Coalinga which had
been abandoned may be utilized for
manufacturing gas according to
we'd received here today that the
California research council ana the
state railroad comm Ssion are inves-
tigating the feasibility of the pro
posit ion
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
WILL SCRAP SHIPS
AT DEARBORN PLANT
By United Press Leased Wire

BOSTON, Aug. 1S.-Scrapping of
the 200 vessels recently acquired
from the shipping board by Henry
Ford will be done at his Dearborn,
Mich.y plant, according to a message
received here today by Governor
Fuller Of Massachusetts from the
Ford offices in Detroit
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
ny United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 49,
Big ears are an outcroppirg of
the present jazz era-in another
million years humans will proba-
bly, have aurical appendages as
big as elephants, according to
to Dr.. P. c. Pfuffer, Viennese
aIrist.
'sEars of the city dweller are
gradually getting thinner and
and brosier,' the Viennese ex-
pert said today. 1T is tlue to
evolution and the tremendous
din and conflict of complex
noises in which We exist.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
ELEPHANT-LlKE EARS PREDICTED
FOR HUMANS AS OUTCROPPINC OF
PRESENT JAZZ, NOISE, RADIO ERA
"A constant jazz diet causes

"A constant Jazz diet causes
a rcarrangement of the coch-
lea DR.. Pfuffer explained.
The cochlea is snail-like
structure of the inner ear con-
tanning 5000 harp-like strings.
"Jazz and other din increases
the number of strings
DR.. Pfuffer said it was not
improbable that III the course
of centuries human beings
would develop ''ralio ears
great floppers, capable of re-
ceiving radio directly from the
ali,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
AT Philadelphia

(Second Cameo
Cincinnati 0l0 800 400 O3-11 Is 3
PhiladeI. 800 002 POI O2-1O Il 1
Eenton, Jake May ana Wingo,
Hargrave; Knight, Belts, Mitchell
and Wilson.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
GAMES TODAY

National
Chicago at New York, clear.
Pittsburgh at Brooklyny clear.
st. Louis at Boston, two games,
clear.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia, two
games, clear.
American
New York at Detroit, rain.
Boston at Chicago, clear.
Washington at Cleveland, clear.
Philadelphia at st. Louis,
partly cloudy.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
At Boston

(SecCnd Cameo
St. Louis 100 600 010-2 ;
Boston 023 zoe 00X-5 6 l
Dyer. Rhem and Schmidt; Graham
and O 'Ncill.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
At Philadelphia

(FirSt Cameo
Cincinnati 050 002 000-7 II ,
Philadelphia 0c1 0l0 2Ol-5 IS
Luque and Hargrave; Belts,
Couch, Mitchell and Henline.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
At Boston

(First Game)
ST. Louis GEO 600 011-2 5 ?
Boston 040'0l0 10X-6 - o
Reinhart an dO'Farrell; Genewich
and O'Neill.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
by United Press Leased Wire

by United Press Leased Wire
PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 18.-"It
was our intention to pull the break
Just stick up, we meant-to get
the guns from the turnkey, walk
ahead and open the gate, or else go
through the tower
Thus began statement left be-
hind by Tom Murray, Ellsworth
Kelly and James WillOs, describing
their escape from the penitentiary.
The statement was given to c.; l..
Newman, living near Oregon City,
who sheltered them for a day under
threats of death if they were expos
ed.
Murray. who dictated the state
ment, said:
Il m telling the Gods truth. l
want my mother to read it,
The story from the convicts' ,
point of view was told in detail and
to prove it was genuine they left
their fingerprints with Newman.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
At Brooklyn

Pittsburgh oOs 0l0 O11-1l - 0
brooklyn 013 600 0C0- 10 ;
Yde. Aldridge and Gooch; Os
borne. Hubbd!l, Ehrhardt, Cantrell
and Taylor.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
SEARCH TURNS TO CITY

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 1S.-
Search for Tom Murray, James
Willos and Ellsworth Kelly, escap-
ed Salem convicts, and mWderers
today turned to Portland, where the
three desperadoes We're known to
be hiding.
Police learned they made their
way here last night at 1880 p. m.
after forcing C. l.. Newman. a farm
er, to hide them in his home all day
yesterday near Oregon City.
Newman said they forced him and
his companions to drive them to his
home between Oregon City and New
Era, where they put up for the day,
shaving and eating heartily. Then
just at dark, they forced Newman s
(COntinue6 on PoCe cl
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
AMERICAN
- -
A.: ChiCaro

A. Chicago
Boston l0e 600 010-2 10 l
Chicago 100 0O3 0Ox-4 s 0
Wingfield and Bischoff; Lyons
and Schalk.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18
NATIONAL
At New York

AZ New XCrk
Chicago " 100 600 000-1 6 !
New York GOO 0C1 ok - o
Cooper and Gonzales; Scott, Nehf
and Hartley.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18

Continued on Page 6)
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18

August IL, 1925
River Gage at Yuma
11.S Feet
River FLOW at Yuma
$40 Sec. Feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-08-18

Continued on page 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-14
Fracas Results Over
Attempted Car Selling

An attempted selling of Ford
coupe last Wednesday resulted in the
arrest of Clarence Day of this city on
charge of assault and battery pre-
ferred by Under Sheriff Lee Bayley.
Justice Burrows continued the case
until Oct. IA. Friday charges against
Day were withdrawn.
The story is that Clarence bought
the car of Dubuque firm on the in
stallment plan. He claims to have
made all payments according to con-
tract and still has the car.
Wednesday the Dubuque firm phoned
here and asked the sheriff to seize
the car on the grounds of failure to
comply with the contract. Messrs.
Bayley and Kerr went to the Irwin
residence where the Days reside and
meeting Clarence there, demanded the
car. Day declined to surrender it
without papers and the officers in
sisted. An alteration resulted in
which Officer Bayley was struck sew
eral times and hit with timber.
From reports Officer Kerr did not
participate Later he and Bayley man
aged to take the young man and put
him in custody. He was in duress but
a short time He is still in possession
of his car and seems so far to have
the best of the argument.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-14
NEW YORK A
HUDDLE OF
SKYSCRAPERS
Waterfront and HarbOr Are
City's Finest Possessions.
How They Gyp You.
(By the Editor of the Herald.)

NGW 1OIh, S0pI. III, 1870.
This lap of the journey properly be-
gins wehre the last issue left off-on
board the well known mail steamship
Albania, close to the American shore.
In fact day or SOS sail.
The last day before we locked we
ran into fog for about the third time
on the trip. The fog was so thick it
was impossible to see more than a
few feet ahead of the vessel. A fog
bank is an odd think anyhow. You
are sailing along through bright sun
shine and see a fog bank on the wa
ter ahead of you. Soon you pass into
it, just as you would enter room.
All sunlight and cheer are blotted out.
The foghorn Greatly the boats
whistle) kept blowing short blasts.
It's funny thing how you can sail
for days and not see another vessel
and then run into fog and find boats
all around. This is a sea phenomena
not to be explained.
An Accident Averted
In any event, while running through
this fog, we heard blast just ahead.
Our boat footed for dear life. Those in
the prov saw a big steamer coming
out of the mist and headed straight
for us. The lookout shouted to the
man in the crows nest who shouted
to the bridge. The navigating officer
ordered the boat to stop and reverse.
For minute things were exciting.
Then the other boat varied off her
course enough OF pass us by a few
feet. 1t spoiled a good story but I'm
not sorry.
Coming into New York harbor is in
teresting. We landed Wednesday morn
ing and all day Tuesday followed a
course which we knew paralleled the
New England states. Toward evening
we were along side of Long Island.
lighthouses are far in the distance.
Once we passed a lightship, anchored
to her station far from land. In the
distance and along the sky line are
the hills of Long Island. It is a large
and lengthy body of land.
Late, away late and everybody is up;
we see the glare of New York far
ahead. Coney Island is jewel OF
bright stars Ashore it is tawdry glare
and cheap noise but from the sea it is
a beautiful thing.
Three On One Match
We go to the Hurricane deck to
say goodbye to Captain Brown. He is
a sturdy old mariner, kindly but full
of poise Everybody likes him and re-
spects him. We smoke with the cap
tain and as he lights his pipe and we
light ours on the same match he tells
us a story. 1t goes like this:
(Turn to Col. l, Page p
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-14

Lancaster high school football team
journeyed to Fennimore last Friday
and, on a wet though not muddy field
played Fennimore high to tie. Para
doxical as it may sound, as the game
was played, Fennimore was lucky to
escape a much higher score while
Lancaster was lucky to escape de-
feat.
FennimOre Kicks OF
Fennimore kicked off to Lancaster
at the west end of the field and Ed
wards returned the kick to the center
of the field before being downed. Lam
caster at once opened up with series
of line plunges and off tackle dashes
which carried the ball rapidly down
the field until it was Lancaster's ball
on Fennimore's five yard line with
two downs to put it over. At this
point terrific gale of wind and sleet
struck the field making it impossible
for the men to see what they were do
ing and causing the referee to call
time until it was over. During this
rest Fennimore evidently talked it ov-
er and hit on defense for LancaS-
ter's plays. AT any rate they held and
after the fourth attempt the ball was
found resting on their own one yard
line and a glorious chance to score
had gone glimmering. Rowden kicked
out from behind his own goal and the
ball went into play on Fennimore's
So yard line On the second play
Smith, Lancaster's left end, took a
perfect pass and, with an open field
before him. started for Fennimore's
goal line only to lose his footing on
the treacherous turf and fall after
going five yards. Lancaster then car
RED the ball to the ten yard line only
to lose it on downs and second
chance to score had vanished.
During the balance of the half Lam
caster held Fennimore without a first
down and threw their backs for more
losses than they made gains but could
not advance the ball consistently and
the half ended with the score Lancas-
ter 0, Fennimore 0.
During the intermission Coach
Johnson's remarks to his team were
evidently productive of better results
than those of Coach O'Leary for Fen
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-14
BIG DOCKET
RIDDLED AS
COURT STARTS
Several Defendants Ask For
Change of Judge-Others
Plead Guilty.

The calendar for the October term
of court diminished Monday as court
got under way. The indications point
to rapid disposition of cases and not
long term of court.
Judge Smalley will be here again
Friday to arraign various defendants
on the criminal calendar who were
not in Monday. At that time dates will
be set for various trials and hearings.
The jury will assemble Monday.
Disposition of Cases
Disposition of cases to date are:
State VS.. Harvey Ames, assault, con-
tinued to February term. Ames, held
in connection with the death of Fred
Kern, is out on bond.
State VS.. Henry Lane of Arthur,
adultery. continued to February term.
State VS.. See1ey Ellis, dismissed.
State VS.. Otto Gable of Platteville,
charged with cigar theft, continued to
February term.
August Fritz, Fennimore, Chas.
Kaap, Lancaster, Laverne Johns,
Platteville, Jos. Holmes, Montfort, Leo
Busher, Potosi, Clarence Sparks, Cass-
vile, VIM. Lorenz, Jr., Lancaster, all
liquor cases, have filed affidavits of
prejudice against Judge Smalley. The
cases will probably be tried here by
another judge.
One liquor case against Eugene Mok
of Glen Haven was dismissed. Another
stands.
Allie Hamilton of Boscobel, liquor
case, pleaded guilty Fine of $500 and
costs. In default of payment, three
months in the House of Correction.
81 900 bond required for good conduct.
Rube Brown of Dubuque, White City
liquor case, 5000 and costs or four
months in House of Correction. $1,000
bond required.
Will Dolphin of Livingston, $500 and
costs or two months in H. of G. 81, 200
bond required.
State VS.. Barney Honerbaum, liquor
case, dismissed Evidence not found on
Honerbaum property.
Seven are NaturaliZed
The following were examined and
given citizenship: Roy w. Perry, Cass-
Vile; Johanna A. Breese, Fennimore;
Henry J. Pagenkopf, Lancaster; Jos
S. Bricks, John Zadrazil, Edw Dolaz-
alex, Muscoda; John L., Cero, Fenni-
more.