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Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
CLAIMS RELIGION
and SCIENCE ARE
NOT in CONFLICT
by United Press Leased Wire

PASADENA, Calf, Dee. IRE
ligion is not in conflict with science,
Dr. Robert A. Millikan. noted scien-
tist and Nobel prize winner, told
members of the United Liberal
church here Sunday.
cone of the most striking ex-
amplcs of evolution is religion it.
self DR.. Millikan declared.
"'Jesus struck the Fundamental
blow at fundalmcntalism. because
he struck the first great blow at
the anthropomorphic God.''
DR.. David Starr Jordan, president
emeritus of Stanford university, al
so a speaker agreed in substance
with DR.. Millikan.
Whenever science and religion
seem to conflict. it is because one
or the other is far away from
homc,' he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
RrTRlAI; GRANTED
WOMAN ACCUSED
0F SYNDICALISM
ny United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON. Dee. Il. - The
United States supreme court today
granted the petition OF Charlotte
Anita Whitney. wealthy Oakland,
California. social worker, for a re-
hearing of her conviction and prison
sentence of from one to II wears
in prison for violation of the Cali
fornia criminal syndicalism law.
The ease set for hearing March
Is.
The club woman s prison sentence
was DELAYED pending the ruling on
this motion which followed the su-
prcmc's action in dismissing her
first appeal from the conviction.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
GERMAN DEMOCRAT
TO MAKE EFFORT
FOR NEW CABINET

BERLIN, Dee. 14-President Won
Hindenburg today requested ex-in-
terror Minister Koch. Democrat, to
attempt formation of cabinet to
succeed the Luther cabinet, resign
ed. Koch accepted the mandate and
set about trying to gather a so called
"big coalition,' including Foreign
Minister Stresemann's Folks party,
the Centrist Catholic, Democratic
and Socialist parties. His chances
of success, however, were deemed
extremely slight. 't..'
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
A R0YS and GIRL
ApE CHARGED WITH.
Alto, TIRE THEFTS.
BY United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Dee. 14.-Five
"baby bandits including q II year
old girl, were held by police here
today IN connection with a tire and
auto theft ring. The boys ranged
from IA to Is wears in age.
A letter which one of the boys
had written led to the arrests of the
gang, according to detectives. Two
other boys were sought today.
Police claim that the children's
arrest led to recovery of six stolen
automobiles and many tires.
The boys gave their names as
Lynn Moore, lS; Clyde Ellis. IA;
Wallace Gibbons, II, and Andy Fort
ney. l6. 1u
The name of the girl, who is said
to have been the counsellor of the
gang, was withheld. i.....f d.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
! Killed, 2 Hurt
AS Hoist Falls
In Plant at L. A.
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Dec. II. - One
workman was killed and two others
seriously injured when they were
pinned beneath a falling hoist Mt
the Federal Cold Storage plant here
today.
Leonard Simard was killed in
stantly. j. A. Duval and Elphigc
Edoin, received injuries which may
prove fatal.
The men were working on the
ground below, when the huge mass
of steel snapped in two and fell
from the top of the building, crush
ing their bodies.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
Eighteen Persons Lose Lives In Accidents And Attack
GREECE ORDERED
TO PAY DAMAGES
FOR BORDER WAR
League of Nations Makes
Award to Bulgaria of
Around S25O,OOO.

GENEVA, Dac. 14.-The League
of Nations council today adopted
the HumbolCs commission report
ordering Greece to pay Bulgaria
about quarter of million dollars
material, moral and actual damages
as a result of the recent Greco Bull
gar border hostilities.
Thcreupon the Bulgarian foreign
minister. kalkoff, accepted the
council verdict on behalf Of his ma
tion, while the Greek foreign min
lister, RENTS, merely thanked the
council.
(Rcntis ''thanks' for the YER
diet against his nation are presum-
ably to be taken as Greek accept
ancc of the findings, since an
Athens dispatch today declared that
the Greek government had instruct
ed him to accept mconditionally.)
Accept Recommendations
Sir Austen Chamberlain announc-
ed that both Bulgaria and Greece ac.
crpted recommendations as to mill
tarv measures to be taken to pre-
vent future incidents along the
frontier.
The council approved the commits
SION finding that the Greek invas-
ION was unjustified and requested
Sweden 70 furnish officers for n
cancellation commission, including
Greeks and Bulgarians. to endeavor
To settle all future frontier incidents.
Meantime, the league council is
awaiting more or less tenselv the
decision in the Mosul dispute be
tween Britain an Turkey, which
should be made within 81 hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
Urge Retention
of Shipping Body
On Present Lines
By United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON. w Dee. 14.-Reten-
tlon of the existing organization of
the shipping board in management
and operation of the government
merchant marine wa srccommcnded
today in the ma ioritv report of the
house select committee which inves-
tigatcd the board last session.
The minority report, said to carry
out the recommendation of the
president for "oue man control', is
expected to be filed bv the three
Republican members Of the commit :
tee, Representative White. Maine.
finebcrger, California and Lehl-
bach New Jersey.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
Dry Navy Seized
Over 213,0O0 c. S.
of Genuine Booze
Ry United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON. Dee. l4.-More
than 213,000 cases of genuine liquor
intended for thirsty Americans
were seized by the coast guard dry
navy during the fiscal year ended
June so, Admiral F. c. Billiard, com
mandant of the guard, announced in
his annual report today
In protecting maritime life and
property. the guard saved 24S4 per
sons from the sea, assisted l5,56d
persons in distress aboard vessels
that appealed for aid and cared for
80 persons in distress.
Ten guardsmcn lost their lives in
the line of duty during the year,
Billiard said.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
Colorado Scion
Succeeds Moses

WASHINGTON. Dee. 14.-Sena-
tor Lawrence Phipps. Of Colorado,
has been chosen chairman of the
Republican senatorial campaign
committee. Senator Curtis, Repabli-
can floor leader announced today.
He succeeded Senator George Moses.
New Hampshire.
Other members appointed to the
committee include:
McNarv. Oregon; Edge, New
Jersey. McMaster South Dakota;
Fess, Ohio; Gillctt. Massachusetts,
and Denecn Illinois.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14


ty, according to Inspector Greer
who is in charge of the squad with
r. L. Knight acting as captain. :
Officers Brouse. Kirkland. Hunt
or and Wilson, who were added to
the squad last week, We're present
this morning at a conference of
members of the squad when plans
for patrolling the roads were dis
cussed and methods of handling traf
fic eases were outlined.
'We plan to make the roads of
the county as safe rs possible,
Greer said. land the officers have
instructaiOnS to enforce the law at
all times. However, thIy are to usc
instructions to enforce the law at
ers are to treat lie puoiic courteous
" and in manner that will reflect
credit on the squad.
1.-THE men have been chosen fol
their ability to do the work reQuir
ed of them in a satisfactory man
ner and with the cooperation of The
public. TraveI:ng over the high
ways should be much safer than il
has been for some time past. The
law abiding motorist has nothing tC
fear from members of the squad
Those who believe however. tha
they can use the public highway.
for race tracks, or break other traf
fic regulations with impunity, vii
find themselves held to answer il
court
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
WANTS TO CHECK RAIDS
ON RADICAL MEETINGS

NETON, Dec. 1F-A bill
to prevent raids on meetings of
radical organizations was introduc
ed in the senate today by Senator
Borah, Republican, Idaho. II pro
Vides fines or prison sentences for
civil, military or naval agents who
enter meetings without search war
rants for the purpose of bostructing
he meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
OUSTED Major GENERAL
APPEARS AS WITNESS

WASHINGTON. Dee. 14.-Maior
General Charles P. Summerall. who
was driven from the court of gen
erals irving Colonel Mitchell eight
weeks ago, came back TO the court
room TODAY 4 prosecution witness.
He participated in n day of en-
animation of witnesses concerning
Hawaiian defpnses. while Mitchell.
in one of his statements. charged
with being administered by the war
department in manner as to con-
stitute "almost treason ~
Taking the stand. he submitted
to prolonged questioning on Nit
chell' s visit to the islands, which re-
suited in 2 report condemning the
alleged lack of preparation there.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
Farmer, Wife and
Child Murdered
by Two Burglars
by United Press Leased Wire

BATAVIA, ILL.,, Dee. 1.-two
maniacal burglars were sought by
police today for the murder of
Henry w. Jeske, bank cashier; his
wife, Eva, and their five year old
son, Ralph, at the Jeskc farm near
here early Sunday.
Jeske and Ralph were shot
through the head on the path lead
ing to the house and Mrs. .Jcskc was
shot to death as she entered the
house. Her clothing was torn, in
dicating an attempted attack, po-
lice said.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
S. U. GENERAL DIES

PHILADELPHIA, Dee. l4.-Brig-
adler General Harry l.. Rogers, re
tired, former quartermaster general,
[. s. A., who died at his home here
late Saturday, will be buried in
Arlington national cemetery.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
ALASKAN PIONEER DIrs

NOME, Alaska, Dee. a. James
Swartzcll, 50. membet of The Pie.
neers of Alaska. known as a philsa-
thropist by all Alaskans. was deaa
here today, Swartzell was born ~
Scranton, Pa. He came here %
years ago. Death followed an III
ness of several days from gastrilis.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14

PARIS, Dee. 14.-The franc
reached new denths today when If
was quoted ut 27.75 to the dollar.
This new drop at a time when Fl
nance Minister Loucheur's politica
grasp is precarious. was taken to
presaoc a serious week for him. if
not perhaps also for tnc BRAND cab
met itself.
Premier BRAND, returning from a
weekend rest. conferred with Louch-
eur and other members of his cahi-
net in an ATTEMPT to stave off the
impending ministerial crisis.
Opposition TO the Loucheur tax
measures for raising eight billion
francs is growing throughout the
country.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
FRANC HITS new
Low MARK, FRESH
CRISIS IS SEEN

PARIS. Dec. 14.-The cham
ber finance committee dec:--ed
today bv a voso or 16 to to
send all tax projects back to
Finance Minister LorcheN~.
The question now arises whether
Loucheur will agree to changes
asked by the commission. In
case he refuses. his resignation
NAV be forced or a new cabinet
crisis result.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
SUPREME d COURT RESTS

WASHINGTON, Dee. ID. - The
supreme court of the United States
recessed today until January 4. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
BANK CRUMPLES.
GOLFER BREAKS
HIS NECK, DIES
By United Press Leased Wire

DENVER. Colo. Dee. 14.-John
MCGOWAN, 81, sustained broken
neck yesterday, from which he died,
when five foot bank cavcd in
with him as he crossed small ra-
vine on golf course.
With his wife and three compan
ions, with whom he was playing,
McGowan knocked his ball across a
ditch. AS he crossed for it. part of
the bank crumpled and he fell.
breaking his neck.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14

Collapse of a. 35 ton tank of molt-
en- glass caused. spectacular fire
at the Technical glass works at Yer
non, Los Angeles county, recently.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-14
COUNTY TRAFFIC
COPS TO PATROL
ALL MAIN ROADS
Inspector Aims to Make
Highways Safe; Three
Men Added to Squad.

Starting today. members of the
Imperial county traffic squad~will
patrol all main roads in the coun-
ty, according to Inspector Greer.
who is in charge of the squad with
r. L. Knight acting as captain. :
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04
RAID NETS 20
GALLONS BOOZE
Deputies Find Heavy Stock
at Home of Chas. Thomas
Fined 10000.

A raid by Deputy SherifrS
VIII Golf and R. A. Carrigan
at the home of Charlie Thom-
as, colored, living 5 miles north
of Washington on the Ozan
los.d, made last Friday morn
ing at 2 o'clock, netted one 10
gallon and two 5-gallon kegs
of white mule" moonshine
whiSkey.
Thomas was arrested by The
raidirg officers for possession
and his examining trial, held
befu1e Esq. w. G.. Bright at
Hope Friday morning at 10
o'clock, resulted in a fine OF
$4,000 and costs being as
sessed. Thomas paid off and
was released from custody.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04
J.C.EDWARDS IS
PTONAIN VICTIM
Entire Family of Eight are
Stricken and Lay Helpless
Throughout Night.

A tragedy in the family OF
M. j. c. (Finner) Edwards, OF
Taylor, near the Arkansas Lou
isiana state lire, in which he
lost his life by ptomain poison
and the seven other members
of the family fingered in a
critical condition for days has
just ccme to light here through
an account given by C. j. Ed
wards, a son, who lives between
Washington and Fulton. Mr..
Edwards died on Sunday, Nov
II after lingering for eight
days, and was buried at Bi!sijt
Star, his old neighborhood IN
this county, Monday, No %.
The other victims are thought
to be out of danger at this
time.
The details of the tragedy
are horrible; Mr.. Edwards had
purchased some bologna sau-
sage and all members of the
family ate of it for supper.
Within thirty minutes each
member of the family had
fallel. wherever stricken, End
lay helpless to do anything to
help themselves or the other
sufferers. They remained 40
solutely helpless Throughout
the night writhing and roam
J g in their agony, and had nc
attention until a neighbor
chanced to call in the following
morning and gave the alarm.
Physicians who were called
in pronounced the family suf'
fering. irnm-ntnmaiA poison
tttt+ra-rts-lihs foi
eight days, gradually growing
weaker until his death. For ;
time lit seemed that ovher mem
bers of the family would sue.
cumb, but they responded tc
treatment al ID aye recovering
They are: Two daughters
Eta end Nolie, ard four sons
whose ages range from II tc
20 years.
Scraps Of the bologna sau'
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04
BLEVINS STORES
AGAIN ROBBED
Burglars Who Enter H. M.
Stephens Store & Blevins
Hardware Caught.

Robbers Monday morning at
2 o'clock burglarizeG the gen
eral merchandise store of H. M
Stephens and the Blevins Had
ware store, at Blevins, securing
between 500 and $500 in mer-
chandise. Their loot consisted
of guns, ammunition, automo-
Bile castings, clothing, etc. A
description of the merchandise
was broadcasted arid this led
to the identification of the
goods to Fayetteville and the
arrest of two men who were
in on automobile in which they
were found.
The sheriff's Office was coti
fed by wire Tuesday that the
pair had been arrested by the
Washington county authorities
and were being held at Fay
etteville. Goods found in their
possession has sbeer identified
as the loot taken from the
Blevins stores. They are said
to have told the officers con-
flicting stories of who they
were, but there isn't any Goubt
but that they are the men,
Deputy Sheriff Will Golf
left Tuesday evening for Fay
Ctteville to -eturn the men to
this county.
This is the fourth time in the
past five years that the Steph-
ems store has been burglarized.
The fisrt robbery of the series
was committed by Dan Smith,
a notorious character, shortly
after his return. from overseas
as a World War veteran.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04
FATHER and SON
ARE BEING HELD
Confessed SlayerS of Luther
Cox are Held Without
Bail,

G. w. Morrow and 15-year
old son, Ray, held for the fatal
shooting of Luther Cox of Bin
gen on the night of Nov. 2l,
were bould over for grand jury
investigation, without bail, al
a justice of the peace hearirg
at Hope Monday. The pair
was returned to the Miller
county Jail at Texrkana af-
ter the hearing. Unless a spec
ial grand should be called, as
has been requested, they will
not be tried until the April
term of court.
Sheriff Jim Bearden was the
only witness to take the stand
in the examining trial. He tes-
tilted that both the father and
son. had confessed, after first
having denied all knowledge of
the Staying. The youth, ir, his
confession, told of having hid
the pistol in a flue at the Nor
row home, according to the Of
ficacs testimony, and, the Off
GERS verified the statement by
finding the revolver. The sher.
iff also told of finding a shot
gun at the Morrow home which
gave evidence of having recent
ly been fired.
Both the accused claim the
shooting was accidental ana
that they were firing their guns
to scare the parties away, as
they had previously been an
noyeG by cars being parked In
the Melrose church grove, just
across the road from their
home, No testimony was ir-
troduced by the defense, how
ever, and this statement is said
to have been made in Morrow's
confession, to the officers.
NJ. Cox and Miss Reeder Col
lins, with Finley Goodlett, had
gone to Melrose church on the
hight of the killing to attend a
pie supper which had been ad-
vartise6. On finding that the
entertainment had been called
off. Cox started home with
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04
CASING SET AT
GARLAND TEST
Eight Inch Cemented at 1000
Feet-New Well Spuds
In This v eek,

Eight-inch casirlg is being set
at the Garland oil test well, 7
miles north of this city and
near McCaSkill, at a depth of
1000 feet. A fishing job at 600
feet was overcome last week
and good progress in drilling
has since been made. The test
is being drilled by w. G. Bur
ton and associates of Camden.
Tarver Bros. of Shreveport,
who completed the Swafford
well to contract depth of $500
feet two weeks ago, are still
holding their driller, Mr.. H. H.
Harris, here and Mr.. Harris is
expecting at any minute to re-
Ceive orders to resume drilling
unde: a new contract. 1t is be-
lieved unlikely that the we'll
will be abandoned without 60
ing deeper.
A new test we'll for Hemp
stead county will be spudded
in within the next few day. 1t
is located in 29-12-23, twelve
miles southeast of Washington
and east of Hope, and is to be
known as the Toner No. /. The
derrick has bee-' erected am
the rig was hauled to the loca
tion Tuesday.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04
SLAYER OF MILLER
SHERIFF is HERE
Adams, Ex-Chief of Police
of Texarkana Removed
to Hampstead Jail.

Henry Adams, ex-police chief
of TeXarkana, under indictment
in Miller county for the Staying
of Sheriff Lsih Barber at Tex
arkaI a, was released from the
hospital last Saturday, where
he he has been under treatment
for gunshot wounds received
in the shooting affray. He was
brought to this city, at his re-
quest, and is now held in the
Hampstead county jail.
Mrs. Barber, wife of the slain
sheriff, who also succeeds him
in office, has charge of the Mil
Ter county Jail and it is salG
Adams did not want to be con
fined in jail there for that
reason.
1t has been suggested that
a change of venue may betaken
in this case and Adams tried in
Hampstead county. Boob ne
and Barber have been prom
inent ir. Miller county political
affairs ard the case has been
widely discussed throughout
that county, which would make
selection af a jury there dill
cult.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES
ISSUED DURING WEEK

Marriage licenses issued at
the office Of County Clerk C. c.
Stuart during the week arr
Raymond Railey, aged 21,
al;G Miss Lille Rowe, 10, 10th
of Emmet; Henry Russell, -21.
ana Miss Letha May, 19. both
of Bodcaw; Bill Cooper, 81, and
Ms. Dorkis Little, Hope, R. F.
D. 5; j. o. Brooks, 33, Fulton,
and Miss Ellie Powell, 21, Em
met, Route /; Emmett Rogers,
%, and Miss Viola Evllng 10.
Hope Route 2.
Colored: J. M. Powers, Sc,
Hope, and L. L. Smith, 36,
Memphis; Hicks Hill, 43, and
LIZZIE Woods, AZ, Hope; Zollie
Davis, 21, and Mary D. Rey-
nolds, Is, PatmoS. Route 2;
Henry Phillips, aged %, and
Arilla Turner, Is, Hope; Floyd
DSXoN, "a, tnd Gdneva Black
Is, Washington; Hughie Iami-
son, 81, and Cathrine Nash 19
Fulton.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The quarterly examination
Of persons desiring to teach
will be neld at Washington
Thursday, and Friday, Dee. II
and 18.
E. E. AUSTIN.
County Supt. of Schools.
Read the TELEGRAPH.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04

Read the TELEGRAPH.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04
FOR HOME and STABLE

The exit aordinary Borozone
treatment of flesh wounds, cuts
sores gals, burns and scalds
is just as effective in the stable
as in the home. Horse flesh
heals with remarkable speed
under its powerful influence.
The treatment is the same for
animals as for humans. First
wash out infectious germs with
liquid Borozone and the Boro-
zone Powder completes the
healing process. Price QiquiG)
30c, 60c and $1.20. Powder 30c
and 60c. Sold by Bates Drug
Company.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04

age thrown out and eaten by
a dog and cat are said to have
mace both animals violently
sick.
Mr.. Edwards was a citizen
of Hampstead county until his
removal from the Bright Star
community six years ago. He
was we'll known to many who
row reside in the county.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04

Miss Collins and was fatally
shot by a man who stepped
from behind a tree.
Attorney L. f. Monroe of
this city and Attorney Georg
Steel of Nashville have been
retained as defense counsel,
while Attorney Steve Carrigan
of Hope will assist in the pros
ecution.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04
CHILDRENS FATAL DISEASES

Worms arid parasytes in the
intestines of children u nder-
nina health and so weaken
their vittlity that they are un-
able to resist the diseases so
fatal to child life. The safe
coulse is to give a few doses of
Whites Cream Vermfuge. 1t
destroys and expells the worms
without the slightest injury to
the health Or activity of the
child. Price 35c. Sold by
Bates Drug Company.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04
AN EXHILERATING EFFECT

A bottle of Herbine on the
shelf at home is like having t
doctor in the house all the
time. 1t gives instant relief
wehn the digestion getsiout of
order or the bowels fail to act.
one or two doses is all that is
necessary to start things NOV
ing and restore that fine feel
ing of exhilacation and buoy
ancy of spirits which belongs
only to perfect health. Price
Coo. Sold by Bates Drug Co.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04

Mr.. Fletcher Chenault, staff
correspondent of the Arkansas
Gazette, was in Washington for
several hours yesterday.
Washington telegraph., 1925-12-04
Letter to Santa Claus

Dear Santa Clause:
Bring me a train and trac'
And some fruit and candies
Apples and bannas oil tank and
walnuts.
CHARLES DODD.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29
Dan I. Kennedy, Goes Out To Purchase Horses for
 Coming Seasons Work

Embarking independently in the tourist business, Dan T. Kennedy, formerly head of the Mckinley Park Transportation and Tourist Company, who disposed of his interest in the business few months ago, passed thru Seward Saturday en route to the States where he will purchase pack and saddle horses, together with all equipment necessary. While associated with the company, MT. Kennedy operated in Mckinley Park proper. His coming summer base of operations will be in the same vicin- ity, it is reported.
 It is understood that MT. Kennedy has a number of prominent parties made up among which is a multi millionaire at present in South Afri- ca on hunting expedition.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-12-29
Sidney Henriksen, Local High School Youth, Has
 Narrow Escape, Death

Sidney Henriksen, Seward high school youth, was badly burned Sun- day in a cabin near Mile z, when a can of kerosene, which he was pour ing on a live fire, exploded. His face escaped being touched by the flames but from his neck down to his feet he was literally on fire. With practic- ally every stitch on him scorched off he was carried down to the railroad track, a few blocks distance, then rushed into Seward on handcar where medical attention was rendered. Later he was removed to the home of his parents. According to the last reports, though suffering intense pain it is believed he will be fully recover ed with two months.
 Together with Francis Leslie, Wal ter Blue and one of the Starr boys, Sidney was on a weeks vacation over the school holidays, when the acci- dent occurred.