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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-01-29

New probe committees were an
nounced in the senate Friday morning
by President Mccormack, In addition
to those heretofore appointed, and the
senatorial bodies created will reach
out and inquire into the conduct ana
management of various state institu-
tons.
The session Friday was one OF the
shortest on record. Secretary Frank
Cone, one Of the most efficient EN-
ployes in the legislature. putting the
small volume or business through the
hopper In a quiek-step. the total time
from the fall of the presidents gravel
at the opening and the close Of the
day being bat II minutes minus.
BY vote OF SO to Is. Ralph r.
Tower Of Poison. Republican. was
named by the senate as representa-
tive In that body from Lake county.
thus settling q contest which developed
between Tower and James n. Lyle
former senator, on the first day OF the
session. Lyle. elected sc the formatioB
OF the county tive years ago. sought
fne seat under the argument that be
had been elected for fun f0uryeaf
term. Kse participated In the 1929
special session Tower was elected
from Lake county over Lyle at the
general election last fn11. NO bitter
ness developed daring the arguments
ana tAe vote was strictly alom9 party
lines. Taylor Farrner-E Labor membes
aiding with the Democrats
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-06

With employees of the department
of improved streets working over
time to repair damage to the wooden
block paving in recent storms, work
on other important improvements
has been delayed, Otto j. Smelcer,
superintendent Of improved streets.
informed Mr.. Fixit today,
That is why the property owners
who wrote the following letters have
had cause to complain, he said. The
repairs and improvements will be
made as soon as possible.
DEAR MIR. FIXIT: Wherever
crossing signals are installed, as
you know. it is necessary to cut
the street. The cuts are just deep
enough 10 cause broken spring or
bend an axle.
Cannot these cuts be better pro-
tected, especially at nights, and then
permanently repaired quickly after
the job is completed? Some have
remained for weeks before receiving
attention. G. r..
DEAR MR.. FIXIT: The sidewalk
in front of 217 w. South ST., Is in
bad condition which was, no doubt,
caused by trucks backing out of a
driveway and breaking the cement
There are hundreds Of us who
have to pass over this sidewalk
several times day and 1t is very
hard to walk over unless you walk
around it. Further, the curling
sticks UP and makes it awful easy
to stumble over it.
ONE OF OUR DEADERS.
Smelcer promised to attend to
this complaint this week, if
possible. Let Mr.. Fixit know if
you fail to achieve results.
DEAR MIR. FIXIT: We have
very noisy sewer cap in front of
las McKina< Ave. Almost every car
that passes on this street hits it,
Please see if you can get this noise
Quieted little.
A READER.
w. P. Hargon, clerk of the street
commissioners office, will quiet
the changing Of the lid, he assured
Mr.. Fixit.
TO EAST SIDE RESIDENTS: The
board of health promised Mr.. FiXit
to correct the obnoxious vault at
once.
DEAR MIR. FIXIT: Isn't there a
law which prohibits the placing of
signs on the sidewalk for advertis-
ing purposes? If so, why is it not
enforced? The other evening 1 saw
a poor blind man run into large
automobile tire sign at Thirtieth ST.
and Northwestern Ave. and hurt
himself. There are several of these
signs there which take up about
half of the sidewalk. Shouldn't
something be done about this?
A READER.
Capt Fred Drinkut promised Mr.
F'ixit he would investigate this state
of affairs at once. There is an ordi
nance that prohibits signs on side
walks
T. w. c. B.: Captain Drinkut told
Mr.. Fixit he would order an investi-
cation of the crowded alley on N.
T1ItDnic 81 nnnQ
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-06
Discouraged by Illness
Now Life Is a Pleasure
Joseph Wiles, 63, Indian
apolis, Ind, Suffering
With a Complication Of
Ills, Declares His Relief
Due Solely to Todd's
Tonic.

II have been suffering good
many years with kidney trouble, i'm
pure blood. chronic constipation,
nervousness and loss of sleep. This
created a general rundown condition
and the loss of a great deal of
weight. Beca use of my age, l be-
gan to fee, much discouraged. ]
was Willing to give up everything
and blame it on Father Time, but
accidently I ran into one Of my
friends and he advised me to find out
about Todds Tonic I took his ad.
vice and as a result decided to try
Todd's Tonic. It surely has done
more wonders than l expected. My
kidneys no longer trouble me, my
blood has cleared UP and I have
gained Is pounds. The daily routine
of life has become pleasure instead
Of a burden. My thanks and ap-
probation to Todd's Tonic man.
ufacturers. 1t is impossible to
recommend it highly enough. -
JOSEPH WILES, 23S Coene St., In
dianapolis, Ind.
Todd's Tonic, with its ywine.like
flavor. Is pleasant to take. For sale
at all
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-06
Recent STORMS
CAUSE CITY TO
DELAY REPAIRS
Employees Working Overtime
Fixing Damaged
Streets.
Do You Know?

Persons who submit COM
plants to the board Of health
or for the board through Mr..
Fixit must give street addresses
so that improvements may be
expedited.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-06
Haag's Cut Price
Drug Stores

and all drug stores In Indianapolis,
and throughout this section. If you
live out of town. write the Haag
Drug Co., Indianapolis, Ind. and pay
the postman 81 when he brings
, Todds Tonic to your door.--Ad.
vertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-06

VOU see them every day, dozens and hundreds
i ofmen and women upon whose faces is indelibly
written-a story.
Awoman, pitfuly alone, on apark bench-watch>
ing with sad eyes the children who dance gleefuly
in patch Of sunlight.
Another woman, also pitifully alone, though sur
rounded by doctors and nurses, dying in a grim,
white>walled hospital ward.
A girl SO radianty happy with love that she seems
TRANSPORTED.
Another GIRL scarcely more than child herself,
gazing with big tragic eyes the baby she carries.
A careworn man in threadbare suit stopping to
buy single blood~red rose.
A BOY from the country swinging his carpet bag,
n whistling to hide his confusion, wondering
where he'll sleep that night.
tramp, tired and worn, edgng into 1Oc Bowery
lodging house as though he were ashamed. "He has
seen better days, you muse. He has, His story will
astonish you
Everywhere you see them.
And you WONDER and wish you knew and pass
on, and forget because the wonderful tales you in
stinctively know there, inarticulate-
your reach.
These are the people that 0. Henry knew and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-06
LIGHT RATES REDUCED
Cut of 10 Per Cent Is Made by
Power Company.

BIZ United Press
WABASH, Ind, Aug. 6.-Electric
light consumers of Wabash will get
a 10 per cent cut in rates Sept /.
The decrease was made voluntar-
lily by the Northern Indiana Light
and Power Company.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-06

~ O~oS AN'~A
magazine in America.
DERHAPS you remember as a little child standing your
mothers knee drinking with goriousy
wonderful true stories of things that really happened
At the time you could have told what there about
them that thrilled you but with the passing you real
lied it was because by of Stories she teaching
your nqurng little mind about life the greatest mystery and
the most interesting thing in all the world.
You never cease wonder about life and eagerly seek
to widen your knowledge of and contact with it.
THAT is why you tire of hearing and reading
stories Truth life and every story is part of life
bearing intimate message to you straight from the
heart of life.
In every issue of Story Magazine there from fifteen
to twenty poignant true human tales each ofwhch contains
a thrill or a smile a tightening of the throat
That is why over two million minded and
women 90 to the newssands each month and greater
sum of money for True Story than is paid for other
monthly magazine.
That is why you will love True Story
The September issue has just been placed sale Get
your copy today at any newsstand.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-06


The Wronedoers
Flirting With Fire +
Straylns Feet
Fruits of Folly
Loves Turmoil
Mirror of Beauty
My Guardian Angel
What Would You Dot
Told My Husband Everything
Fine Feathers
There IL No Joy Through Sin
Who Took His Bridei
Go and Sin No More
When a Girl TriAes
Who Shall Judged
A Dead Woman's Revenge
The Healing Power of Love
Had | But Known
Why l Couldn't Punish Them
A Woman's Birthnsht
Flung to the Winds
II People Only Knew
Laughs From Life
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-06

T. w. c. B.: Captain Drinkut told
Mr.. Fixit he would order an investi-
cation of the crowded alley on N.
Illinois St.. at once.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-06

wrote about In telling their stories he touched the
heart of nation and became perhaps the best loved
of all American authors.
True Story knows them, too, and because it tells
their stories in their words it is the best loved
magazine in America.
Evening star., 1925-01-02
Lotions for the Skin

Boncilla Skin Lotion, soc
Boncilfa Lemon Lotion, soc
Dame Nature Lotion, 2oc
Rigauds Hand Lotion, SOC
Hubigant's Quelques Fleurs Lotion, S1.O0
Fiancee Lotion, 75c
Karess Lotion, $IOO
Melba Skin Lotion, 35c and soc
Denney Skin Tonic, 75c
Denney Astringent 75c and $500
Harriet Hubbard Ayers Eau de Beaute
Lotion 75c and ST. so
Harriet Hubbard Ayers Honey Cucumber
Lotion. 75c and ST. SO
Evening star., 1925-01-02

Genuine French (Manufactured) Pearls
The indestructible kind. 6O-inch strands OF
beautiful iridescent beads.
Evening star., 1925-01-02

Harriet Hubbard Ayers Moth and
Freckle Lotion, $1.5O
Elmo Cucumber Lotion, 6Oc
Vanitas Benzoin Honey and Almond Lotion,
&c
Burnharn's Astringent Face Lotion, $1.20
Richard Hudnut's Milk Of Cucumber and
Orris $I.OO and $I.75
Richard Hudnut's Violet Sec Face Lotion, SOC
Madame Berthas Baln-O-Lenl Lotion, 75c
Mavis Lemon and Almond Lotion, soc
Kinds Honey and Almond Lotion, 3oc
Marinello Geranium Jelly Lotion, 25c
Marinello Lavender Lotion, soc
Marinello Astringent Lotion, $1.O0
PaIais RoyaI-Nfain Floor.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-05
L. A. Police Are
Spurred on By
Grews0me Find

LOS ANGELES. Feb. 5.-Pos.
sibility of capturing the fiend who
attacked and then murdered Nina
and May Martin, s and 12. today
spurred police into a widespread
search. Bodies OF the two girls
were found yesterday in n field
near tho western outskirts of the
city. They disappeared last Aug,
ust.
Authorities say that various an
giles of the ease coincide with
other recent attacks on girls, COM
mitted in and around Los Angeles.
One man is boing sought, and police
state there is good chance Of ar
rests being made soon.
Assistant county autopsy surgeon
Webb performed an autopsy on the
shriveled eorpses last night and
announced there was little doubt
but that both Martin girls had
been attacked, then in all probabili.
ty strangled to death.
Mrs. Paul Buus, mother of the
two girls, is near break down. Re,
latives fear she will lose her mind.
She continually demands that the
man who slew her children be cap.
tured and punished with deNth
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-05
EXPECT VERDICT
SOON IN TRIAL
JOINER, JENSEN

A verdict in the case of J. d..
Joiner and Henry Jensen, charged
with burglary, robbery and extor-
ton, was expected before tonight,
following the closing of the de
fenso shortly before II o clock this
morning.
Upon the conclusion of the testi-
mony, A. c. Finney, who is assist
ing District Attorney Utley in the
prosecution, began the arguments
to the jury, and was followed by
o. V. Wilson, counsel for the de-
PENDANTS, who concluded his adj
dress to the jury at noon.
Court opened at 1880 this after
noon, with w. f. Abraham, also of
the defense counsel addressing the
jury. He was followed by District
Attorney Utley, who closed for the
defense, after which tho jury re
eeived their instructions from the
judge and retired shortly after 5
o clock.
The case has attracted consider
able attention, due to the charges
which are more commonly known in
this section as "hi-jacking.' 1t is
alleged the accused forced n Jap
anese named Yoshino to pay them
money under threat that they
would inform the authorities that
he was operating still, and also
stole quantity of grain from Yo-
shino's ranch.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-05
SENSATION IS
SPRUNG, STONE
APPOINT MENT
Dy United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Feb. :. - An
eleventh hour sensation was sprung
at the capitcT toGav as the senate
mot to give final consideration to
the nomination Of Attorney General
Stone to be q justice Of the supreme
court.
Senator Norris. Nebraska, Rcpub,
lican, made public letter from
Representative willis G. Scars,
Nebraska, Republican, charging he
had been shaaowed hy government
slcuths since ne had been seen with
Colonel james \. Owcnhv, Cole
RADIO promoter. who has made n
dogged fight against stones con
firmation.
Il am quite sure this cmanated
from the department Of justice or
nj least the department has coSniz-
auce Of il, Sears wrote.
Owcnby charges stone with hay
ing played a part in depriving him
of a fortune of millions when an
attorney for the heirs of the elder
j. p. Morgan in Il suit against Ow-
CnbY.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-05
INSANITY CHARGE
AGAINST CHILD
B0RCIA" DROPPED

Los ANGELES, Feb. 5.-An in
sanity complaint against Alsa Thomp
son, seven-year-Old confessed poison
er of three persons, was dismissed
today by Judge Walter s. Gates.
Judge Gates at the same time is
sued an order placing the baby
Borgia y in the custody of Mrs. Jean
McCrackcn, county parole officer,
for " observation. -
q will not find this girl in
sane Judge Gates said, "but her
amazing story should be further in
vestigated and she will be placed
under the observation of authori-
ties who will determine whether
to place her in an institution.
Mrs. McCraeken told the United
Press she would place the child in
a private home away from other
children, and make study of her
behavior.
owe shall be able to determine
in time whether she should be plac-
ed in an asylum, she said
The tiny defendant has "con-
fessed' she poisoned to death her
twin sisters, Muriel and Mildred,
and a woman with whom she form
crly lived.
She came into the court room to-
gethcr with group of alienists, her
parents, attorneys and county of
ficers.
The Judge questioned Mrs. Claire
Thompson, the child S mother, who
pleaded that the " stigma of insan-
ity' be not held against her baby.
Doctors Paul Bowers and Thomas
Orbinson, aliensts, urged that the
child be placed under observation,
and her sanity further tested.
Mrs. Jesse Platt, Alsa S former
custodian, who caused the child s
arrest, repeated her claims that the
child had attempted to poison her
family.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-05
COOLIDGE SAYS OPENING OF YUMA
HIGHWAY IS OF COUNTRY-WlD
INTEREST, BIG GAIN IN TRAVEL

event of importance to tn" country,
and derives an additional impress
sivcness from the fact that the cere-
monies are to take place at Yuma,
where moro than n half century
ago, the golden spike was driven
in commcmoration of the compile
tion of the Southern Pacific rail
way.
81 regret that it is not possible
for me to accept your invitation
and participate in the celebration
YOU are to hold at Yuma, but at
least | can send by congratulations.
The completion of this highway is
the more notable because it has
been brought about in so astonishing
ly blicf a period. The formal open
ing will crown an achievement which
which could have nceE wrought by
that fine union of enthusiasm, en-
ergy and untiring effort which is
now to receive its reward -
In connection with the highway
celebration, President Charles f.
Scott of the Associated Chambers of
Commerce has received copy OF
CONTINUED on Page s.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-05
TODAY'S LETTUCE MARKET
By u s. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
c. E. SCHULTZ, Local Representatve

holding off. few shippers holding
steady or rolling unsoll.
Today 5 sales TO iobbers, unless
otherwise stated;
CHICAGO: 40 clear. Ariz, 80
Calf arvd, 10 on track. Supplies
liberal. Demand and trading mod.
crate, market STEADY. Ari2e-eew
best. fair quality and condition 4s
3.50-3.7j, IS 3.O0-3.25, most stock
small and ordinary, 2.00-2.50. I'm
perial-es offerings light 4.50-4.75,
fancy high as 80, IS 4.00-4.25 few
fancy 4.50-4.75. Is 3.00.3.2J.
CINCINNATI: 80 clear. Ariz,
| Calf, , Tex arvd, II on track.
Closing Wednesday and opening
Thursday, supplies moderate. Do.
mand and trading moderate, mar.
ket steady. Calf and Ariz-5s 3.75-
$50, As 4.50-5.00, small sizes 800
3.75.
NEW YORK: 2j0 clear. . Ariz,
Is Calf, 13 Fla arvd. Supplies mod-
crate Demand good for good stock,
market steady lmpcrial-is mostly
500, few fine quality special marks
700. IS 4.O0-5.00, best mostly $50.
800, few fine quality sueeial marks
600, IS 3.0O.350, 77iAs 2.00-2.50
few fancy high as 800 Arz--5s
9.7J-3.5O, mostly 3.0O,325.
CONTINUED on Page ~
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-05
BR0CKMAN WINS
OVER OPPONENT
BY l26 VOTES
Landslide for Rose;
Trentham Didn't Get
Vote

Results i'm the election of dircc-
tors to the Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict from Divisions /. and ),
which were held yesterday, show
that Mark Rose and c. w. Brock
man are returned 10 the board, from
lIoltyille and CaleXico respective
lv, while w. O. Blair is elected in
place of Mack Trentham, who has
been member for the past year
or more.
The contest in the Calcxico dis
trict, where j. G.. Scott opposed
Brockman, was the closest of the
three races, Brockman winning by
go to 553. The fight against
Brockman was waged on his record
of opposition 20 the Rose faction
Of the board and the belief that
his actions were hindering progress
on the Swing johnson bill.
Mark Rose, the veteran of the
board, had an easy time defeating
y. G. Kcene. The latter obtained
but lS4 votes to 592 for Rose or
better than three to one.
Blair. in the north end district
led his nearest opponent, Collins,
better than two to one. the vote be-
ing 800 for Blair and 18l for Col
Inns. Although Trentham 5 name
was on the ballot as n candidate,
he did not receive a single vote,
leading some Wag at the office of
the district to remark last night
while the results were being receiv-
ed, "evidentlv Mack didn't even
vote fer himself.
The results OF the election will
be canvasscd by the board on Mon
day, and the official notification
of election win follow shortly there
after.
Mark Rose received numerous
congratulations on the streets this
morning. on the vote given him by
his constituents. Asked if he had
anything to say he remarked, "it
was only what we exported and l.
want to thank my friends for the
support they gave me.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-05

Although President Coolidge will
be unable to attend the Yuma High
wav celebration ON February %, due
to the necessity of his presence ut
the capital, he has assured Colonel
3. 7. Fly and other members Of the
committee that extended this invi-
tation to him in person last Satur-
day, that he would like to be pre-
sent at the celebration in person,
and sends his congratulations TO
those who will take part in the ccle-
bration.
In reply to Colonel Fly's invita-
ton. the president said:
"'My Dear Colonel Fly, the invi-
tation which You have given me
from the Associated Chambers of
Commerce Of Imperial Valley, Cali
fornia, and the Yuma. Arizona,
Chamber of Commerce, has appeal
ed greatly. l am asked to partjci-
pate in the ceremonies incident to
the completion Of the last link in
the transcontincntal highway which
has one terminus at Washington
and the other on the Pacific coast.
It's opening is, as you suggest, an
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-05
Name. Anderson
As NeU Mayor
OF El Centre

George W. Anderson was chosen
chairman Of the board af-tEustees
and mayor Of the city Of El Centre
f at last nights meeting, and i'm
mediately assumed his now duties as
first member of the board.
Mr.. Anderson has been member
Of the city council for the past
three years, serving as member of
the water and park commissions,
and with VIII s. Fawcett, forms the
senior members of the board.
In the commercial life Of Imperial
Valley, Mr.. Anderson has played au
important part, being president of
the Imperial Valley Hardware com
pany, one of the largest firms in
the valley, operating seven stores
here and one in. Yuma. He is q
member of several fraternal orders
and has been prominently identi
fled with the developments of El
Centre for the past 10 years.
O. G. Horne, who was chosen to
succeed w. H. Lavayea as % mem
Der Of the board, attended last
night s meeting, and has been nam
ed commissioner Of finance. Mr..
Horne is vice president Of the Pa
cific- Southwest bank.
l. A Thomas of this city was
awarded the contract for the con-
struction of 4 reservoir and pump
ing house at the city water works,
his bid Of $27,729 having been ap.
proved and recommended to the city
council by Cone and Harris, con.
sulting engineers on the water
works Improvement.
\ petition presented by Charles
Fl. Knights, asking for ornamental
street lighting in Stones Pacific
addition, including that territory
lying north of Main street, south of
Adams, and between Eighth and
Twelfth streets, was accepted by
the board and taken under consid
Grafton.
Will s. Fawcctt and John r. Rice
were appointed a committee to work
with NJ. O. King, member of the
chamber of commerce committee on
ornamental street lighting for Main
street, and it is hoped plans can be
definitely made for completing this
work, which has been under discus
sion for the past year.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-05
Make Her "WOman
Without Country"
Is Unique Plea
ny United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, Feb. s. Fanny
BiXhy Spencer of Los Angeles,
SPONSOR of the movement to oust
the Star Spangled Banner from the
public schools should share the same
fate rs "the man without 4 coun.
try,' it was suggested today by the
Lincoln Relief Corps No. 3, of San
Francisco.
Mrs. A. NJ. Borzer of Burlin-
game, who represents the patriotic
organization, in a communication to
Will c. Wood, state superintendent
of public instruction, declares that
the attack on the national anthem
"makes her blood boil' and sug.
gests that Mrs. Spencer be placed
on a ship and never be allowed to
set foot on American soil again.
The attack made by Mrs. Spen-
ccr in which she charactcrizes the
Star Spangled Banner as the most
blood lustful and fratricidal of
anthems,' is also challenged by
Mrs Mary MEYERS of SACRAMENTO
who urges Wood to exert every eff
fort in "kepeing the grand old
song" in the public schools.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-05
Waugh Only Here
Two Days
More

Tomorrow and Saturday will
be the last days on which
Deputy Internal Revenue Col
lector Waugh will be available
at the local chamber of COM
merce rooms for some time. He
have teen, he declares and cites
Ell Centro citizens in an effort
to help and advise them in max
ing out their income tax reports
and states that a large number
have taken advantage of the op-
portunity to utilize his services.
However, the response has
not been as large as it should
have been, he declare and cites
the fact that he will not be here
again for two weeks as q rea-
son why all who can, should
get this important matter out
Of the way early in the season.
Those who see Mr. Waugh
tomorrow and Saturday will
avoid the last minute jam and
confusion, which occurs every
year.