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Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
''LADIES NIGHT
At EL.KS WILL
BE- BIG EVENT

Orc of the largest anl most sue
cessful affairs sponsored by the To-
cal Elks IS anticipated tonight
wien "Ladies' Night" vii be oil
served. Every member Is urged to.
bring his wife or sweetheart 10
the dinner, which IS slated to be.
GIN at 6:4j p. IN, to be followed
bv an evening Of entertainmant in
Guiding dancing and carl playing.
These "Ladies Night affairs al
ways create much interest and the
previous ones given this season have
been highly popular aad well at
tended. There will be short bust
ness session by the members. dur
ing which time the ladies VIII he
pleasantly entertained.
Another enjoyable feature af this
evenings dinner and danee will be
the presence of members Of Boyee
Aten Post and their ladies as
guests This is Il courtesy extended
the legionaires by the Ells to show
their good fellowship and VII pro
baby result in bringing together
ono of the largest gatherings the
local Elks quarters have seen for
some time. All are reminded that
tie dinner hour is 6:45 sharp and
are asked to be there on tima.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
JONES TRIAL IS
UNDER WAY AS
jury OBTAINED

After examining long list of
prospective jurors. a jury to hear
The evidence in the trial Of Mat
Jones of Calipatria, charged with
murder. was obtained shortly after
noon today.
The Jury ms sworn in consists Of
J. 4. Howard, husiHyss man, Ca
lcxipo; \. G. BIanro, raachcr, El
Ccrtro; &. Z. Smith, rauchor, See
ley: \. ]. Kaiin, ranchcr, lIoltvillc;
Dclbrrt Carr, business man. CaleN-
leo: G. c. O'Callaqhan, ranchcr, I'M
pcrial: Arthur Fuller, rancher, I'm
ncrial; 7. +. Williams, ranchcr,
Westmorlard: Leslie Mcdonnell,
ranchcr, Imperial; G, w. Crippcn,
ranchcr ToltvilIc; W. NJ. Chapman.
advertising man, III Centre,
The prosecution opened this af-
tcmoon at > o'clock in an attempt
to prove Jones g,iltv Of the murder
Of Mary Wadlcy at Caliratria on
Tie night of October %. ENamina-
!ion Of witnesses under the dircc-
tion of District Attorney TtIcy be-
gan with the testimony of doctors
who viewed the body of the deceas-
ed and testified to the nature of
the wounds which caused death.
1t was expected that the urosccu-
tion viii not be finished this after
noon but will extend over until to-
morrow's session.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
SIen,p Resigns
As Secretary
TO President
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, jar. sc. Bas-
com SIemp of Virginia, has resigned
as secretary 70 President Coolidge
and Representative Sanders of In
diana has been chosen rs his sue
cesSor.
Official confirmation Of the
change was given at the white house
offices by persons close to the Pres
ident but Slomp personally refused
any statement and no statement on
behalf CT the President was issued.
Slemp may accept some official
or diplomatic appointment upon re
tiremcut from the white house, but
it is understood that lie chiefly de
sires to resume direction OF his
business enterprises, which include
huge coal properties.
S!emp is wealthy and at no time
was there any conviction that he
intended to remain as Mr.. Cool
idge' s secretary. 1t was thought
that after presiding over the Prcsl-
dent S campaign destinies, Slemp
would possibly receive Il cabinet up
pointment if the President were re-
elected.
Recent developments in reorganiz-
ing the cabinet apparently have been
I dispelled by the prospect Of Slemp .
advancement along this line and
some believe that Slemp's withdraw
Il is in connection with disappoint-
ment in failing to secure Mr.. Cool
/ idge's consideration for high Of
flee.
Relations between Slemp and the
President have not always been
smooth. From time to time Slemp $
friends have said that the \ II
ginian felt that his services We're
not adequately appreciated by the
President and his resignation has
been Il rccurrent report.
Everett Sanders, who is spoken
of as Slemp's successor is from
Terrc Haute, Ind. He refused to
run for congress again last fall af-
ter being Il member for eight years.
He is a lawyer and was i'll the run
ming for vice president last year
until political row killed his
chances.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
RESENTMENT At
CURB OF PARENT
GIVEN AS CAUSE
Beautiful 16-Year Old
Girl Tells Grues0me
Details
by United PRESS Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. I5--Dor-
othy Ellington, aged IS, confessed
todav that she shot 10 death her
mother because Of parental oppose
ten to the gay life She desired 20
lead. police announced.
The girl was arrested this morn
iag in 4 roomiae house here. She
first dmied even knowing her
mother was dead. Then, under
questioning sde told a story of
daug addict coming 70 her home and
killing Mrs. Ellington.
Then. suddenly. She cried:
"C.lI the police woman. I did it
myself | killed mother.
:" killed her Tuesday morning. -
police quoted the girl rs saving.
Mother seoldcd me because of
the parties | went to and the men
l went with and lot of things
th9t happened She was old fash
ioned and / thought my life was
NY own and / Was going 10 live
ii RaF own Wy.
- just goaIda't stand It and 7
shot her with my brothers. revol-
yer.
"Then / gathered up my things
and | left and came 10 the ROOM
ing house whore YOU found me and
tolQ them my Game WIS Duneri and
| paid two weeks rent in advance
and stayed here all day Tuesday.
"Tuesdav nigh. I went out to q
party mt a friend 5 house and we
had drinks aud all that.
".Theu / was here all day yes
tcrday,
Mrs. Ellington was found shot TO
death Tuesday night whom her son
Earl returned from work. Dorothy
was missing and SO were many of
Mrs. Ellington 5 possessions, includ-
ing her bank book.
The boy Immediately told Off
GERS Of trouble between his mother
and Dorothy.
4 few months ago father whipped
Dorothy for the things she did and
then he and mother quarreled and
dad left home.
\ marder complaint was being
drawn up this morning
Investigation revealed a story of
girl who at l. wears of age, was
leading life of gaio,y which would
almost rival modern fiction.
Dances, liquor and mon filled her
tma and She recorded many Of her
experiences in a diary.
Her note bool, was filled with
addresses and comments regarding
men.
Many of tie men mentioned in
these notes were musicians in San
Francisco dance and theatrical or
chestraS. Dorothy at 16 is a girl
Of much beauty, with flaming red
hair and tall and slender.
The girl will be given her pre-
l:minafy hearing before Police
Judge Lazarus today, il was an
nouneed.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
.ETTQJCE' PRICFS STRONGER; TODAY
TOP PRICE IN EAST $4.O0

Lettuce prices in The valley were
slightly stronger today, As selling
fob El Centre for $215 to $2.25,
compared with $2,1o and $2,15 yes
terday. There was also an increase
in IS, the price ranging from $190
to $40 though some were sold at
Yesterday 5 prices Of $l.75 to $1.S5.
The demand was reported as good.
though most Of the supplies showed
effects of frost,
Yesterdays shipments showed 81
cars, compared with q on the same
date last wear. The season 5 total
including yesterdays shipments is
1859 compared with lf45 on the
same date last year.
The market is reported STEADY
throughout the middle west, with
indications of gaining strength, par
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
LETTUCE MUST
BE- PROPERLY
MARKED, EDICT

p. G. Winslow, of the bureau of
chemistry of the United States de-
partment Of agriculture, has just ar
rived here from Los Angeles and
is working in conjunction with tn"
local horticulturist 5 office on the
lettuce situation here.
All present shipments of crates
of lettuce are being checkd as to
the branding it was learned today,
the heads of lettuce being counted
and compared With the label on the
box to find if the marking is cor
rect. All crates arriving at east
ern markets will be confiscated if
not containing the correct amount of
lettuce, it was announced at the
local horticultural commissioners
office today.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
GOV. HUNT IN
DRASTIC MOVE,
RIVER ISSUE
Dy United Press Leased Wire

by United Press Leased Wire
PKOENTx. AriZ.. Jan. 15.-
A proposal that corporation
be organised by the states of
Arizona and Nevada and the
federal government for the de-
velopment of the Colorado river
was made III q special commuai-
cation to the state legislature
by Governor George w. P.
Hunt today.
The message details results
of a recent conference Govern or
Hunt had in Los Angeles with
Governor Scrugham of Nevada.
The two executives mutually
understand that development
of the rive- by either state re-
quires permit from the other
state ard the federal govern
mcrt, or if between states, a
permit from both of them and
the federal government, the
communication sets forth.
Governor Scrughan is report
ed to favor a storage dam at
Black Canyon, near the lower
end of Boulder Canyon.
California s interesa il, the
rivers development is not
touched on by Governor Hunt
in his message.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
"GLOOMY GUS"
QUITS u. S. C.

Hy United Press LEASED Wire
LOS ANGELES, Jan. IS
Elmer C. Gloomy Gus Hen
derson, today rendered his re-
signation as director of athle
tics at the University Of South
ern California. The action
took place at y noon meeting
of the board of trustees, which
announced Henderson's with
drawal was accepted with
regret
Gil Dobie, Coach of Cornell
University, and Howard Jones,
former Iowa m31tor, are being
mentioned as possible success
sors.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
Congress Today
Senate

Senate
Considers calendar bills and then
takes up Isle of Pines treaty with
Cuba.
Waterways committee considers
Cane Code canal purchase.
Judiciary committee considers
nomination of Attorney General
Stone to supreme court and Charles
b. Warren to be attorney general.
Cou2cns committee investigation
of prohibition bureau continues.
House
Considers rivers and h0rbors bill.
Interstate commerce committee
considers aeronautic bill.
Foreign affairs committee consid-
ers bill authorizing construction Of
an embassy building in Toxic.
Military affairs committee eonsid.
ers bill creating a department Of
Judiciary committee considers
judges salary bill.
Investigation Of Indian estates
continues.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15

ticalarlv at Chicago. The New York
market is also steady but Boston
shows no California stock ON hand.
The top pfjco received for lmpcr-
ial Valley lettuce 70 Law WIS -, this
price prevailing for fancy stock in
New York and AZ several other
principal shipping points,
Shipments Yesterday from Ari'
zora amounted to 2S ears while Flor
ida shipped - ears.
Warmer weather I'm the valley IL
expected to hclp the erop corsides-
ably. with n corresponding increase
In price. The recent cold weather
has retarded tla growth Of tho let.
tuce. making the toads mostly So iu.
stead Of IS. Shipments are also tx.
pccted to show an increase, proc
vidmg the weather remains maaer'
ate.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
SPECIAL, MEETING
NAMES KNIGHTS
CITY En- GIN EER

Phillip W. knights /of t'hs city,
was appointed city fI2Mcer at a
special meeting of tlff city council
last night, to succeed F. c. Dyer,
who resigned several weeks ago due
to his removal from the city.
Knights was formerly city en-
gineer previous to Overs appoint
ment, and is we'll known through
ont the valley in engineering circles.
He is a member of the American
Legion, with a good record IN the
army during the war, having the
rank of captain.
In addition TO city engineer, the
position inclm9es plumbing and
building inspection, street superin-
tendcnt. and sewer inspection.
Outside Of minor routine matters,
there was little to occupy the mem
bcrs of the council and an early adj
iournment was taken.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
LAND DECISION
OF HIGH COURT
IS FILED HERE
Reverses Cohkiing Deci-
sion in Carter-Singh
Case

Written opinion Gf the decision
Of the supreme court Of California;,
appellate division, in the case OF
George \. Carter Of tI Centro, and
Ilakam Singh, against District At
torhey tttcy and L. s. Webb. at
toreny general d the state, was re-
ceived and filed at the office Of the
county clerk this morning.
The case WIS an appeal from the
decision Of Judge ConEIng in the
superior court, in which lie decid-
ea in favor Of the Plaintiffs
Carter and Singh proposed to on
ter into an agreement for ea!tigat-
ing the formers iand, aud the dis
trict attorney took the position that
the agreement waS violation Of
the alien Iaud law. Tac Plaintiffs
sought an injunction 10 restrain
the district attorney and the at
torncr general from interfering
with the agreement, or causing the
arrest Of the parties to ii.
In writing the opinion, Justice
Scawcn, Who gave the decision
states:
ssThere is nothing in the contract
in this ease to exempt it from the
ruling announced in Porterfield vs..
Wenm, Il similar ease.
BY the contract, the Ineligible
alien tSiugh) would be given the
use and benefit Of agricultural
lands. lie is rot granted this right
bv trcatv or otherwise and tn" con
tract IS more than an arrangement
for employment only. The evident
effect Of contracts caunot b" chang
cd hv the adoption Of names, which
at best arc nothing more than mis-
momers. The Judgment of the low
or court is reversed.
The opinion is concurred IN by
CHIEF Justice Myers and Justices
Lennon. Shenk, Waste, Richards
aud Lawlcr.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
Degnen's Case
May Be Dropped
Ey United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, fJan. 17.-Pog-
sibilitv that the conviction Of Mi
chaci De9ncn, wealthy business
man, charged with assar'tin~ Miss
Eloisa Clement, actress aaa a4aeer.
may be set aside ard charges
against him droppod w9s adnifted
by the district attorney ) Office
here today following an aooallate
court decision which favored Deg
men.
The decision branded Miss Gle
ment 5 testimony as "'frcsh. smart
aud cvasive" and stated that the
defendant was "more worthy Of
belief" than Miss Clement The
court also criticized Judge CouElirg
of Imperial County, who heard the
evidence, for continually restrain
ing Dcgncn 5 attorneys from cross
examining Miss Clement concerning
Degncn.
Degnen was convicted of an at
tempt to assault Miss Clement hore
on July 80, 1923. He appealed the
verdict.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
LOVE FOR FIRST
HUB BY Anglers
HUSBAND NO. TWO

LOS ANGELES, Jan. l5.-Love
for her first husband Ray Hastings,
we'll known California church or
ganist. prevented Mrs. Mabel Hast
ines Summervillc from cherlshing
her second spouse, Alfred B. Sum
mcrvilje. an Alaskan fox farmer
testified in divorce court here TO-
day,
summcrviue said his wife left
him soon after they were married,
aud registered at Il downtown hotel
as Mrs Mabel Hastings. Later, she
met her first husband at downtown
cafes and received affectionate let.
.ters from him, the plaintiff charg
ed. The decree was allowed.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
Young Girl Confesses to Numbering Her Own Mother
LOCAL, CHAMBER
GIVES ITS @. K.
TO SENATE BILL
Long Beach Excursionists
Cannot Come
Through Here

Senate bill No. 1929, introduced
into the United States senate by
Senator Shortridge Of California,
WIS endorsed by the FL Centre
Chamber Of Commerce at last
night s meeting of the board Of di-
rcctors.
The bill provides for a survey by
the United States government Of
Mud Creek, in Sacramento county
10 devisa ways and means to pre-
ycat Il from overflowiag mot adj
.jacent cultivated lands. The bills
have been endorsed by various civic
organizations throughout the state.
Volcanic ashes from. NJ Shasta
are given as the cause for the riv-
er's uarulv conduct and it is hop
ed the bill will provide L means for
controlling II so as to prevent des-
truetion of lands OH which crops
are being raised.
Tn letter received from J, Oil
yer Rrisoa, publicity secretary of
the Long Beach Chamber Of Com
merce, regret was expressed that
the chamber cannot accept the in
/ vitatiaa Of the local chamber, to
re-roufe its itinerary for the pro
posed trade excursion to Mexico, so
! as to pass through Imperial Valley
The trade excursion is planned
| Cor the latter part of the month,
and Secretary Carmichael recently
wrote the Long Beach chamber,
asking That plans be made for the
excursion to include a stopoYcr at
FL Centro.
Brison 5 letter explains that all
plans have been already made and
cannot be conveniently changed.
However, lie advises that it may be
possible for the Long Beach cham
Der to make Il visit to FL Centre
and other Imperial Valley points
later in the year, and the matter
has been referred to the executive
board for its favorable action.
W. A. Tondro, chairman of the
road committee, reported progress
is being made on the proposed high
way between this city and Holt
Vile, and it is hoped that the nee
essay rights of way can soon be
completed, so that actual construc-
tion work may start at aA early
date.
In the absence of President
Moore and j. s. Duff, vice presi-
dent. Charles Z. Scott presided ut
the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
Rev. Thoyn5on 4. Mills

CHICAGO, Jan. t5.-An arbitra-
ton committee o. nine will decide
whether the Rev. Thornton \. Mills
is 10 remain pastor Of the fashion
able New England Congregational
church here or must resign because
he invited "pub!icans and sinners
to Join the church. Vt it's annual
business meeting last night the con-
grcgation voted 80 to 23 to have
the dispute between the pastor and
some cf lis wealthy members to the
arbitration committee. The com
mittce was ordered to report by Feb
ruary !.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
Post Big Reward
in Fee Mystery

Los ANGELES, Jan. 15.-Nego-
tiations were underway today to-
ward posting q $4,000 reward for ap-
nrcheusion of the SLAYER of William
II. Fec, who died mysteriousy in
Lytle Creek canyon, above Glenn
ranch, some weeks ago.
Investigating authorities reported
Fee died from natural causes, but
relatives still believe that he was
killed and are planning the reward
as an impetus to further probe of
the case.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
REAPPORTlONMENT BATTLE BEGINS
Northern S0LOns
Claim Measure
Already Beaten
BY MYRoN v. DEPEW
Omitted Press Staff oCrrespond ent


SACRAMENTO, Calf, Jan. b
The reapporiionment battle today
has begun to take definite form
with the northern delegation aug
mented by the rural bloc lining up
against the measure ON one side and
the legislators from the south for
the measure on the other.
1t is pointed oGt by political OBJ
servers at the capitol that the as
sembly committee on rcapportioH-
ment is composed of II members
i who are known to support rcappor
! tionment and nine who are against
;! it,
The senate committee is said to
be about eyealy split on the mat
ters. The senate committee will meet
and organize some time today, the
assembly committee having done SO
yesterday afternoon.
The northern legislators claim u
careful check of the assembly shows
II votes against reaPportionmeHt
and that 30 votes are assured against
any plans for compromise issue.
They claim the measure is already
as good as beaten.
Eleven votes will be necessary for
n majority in the assembly commit
tee before bill eaH reaeh the floor
of the house, u vas decided at the
meeting yesterday. Walter Little
of Los Angeles vas selected vice
chairman Of the body.
Bitter fighting between the op-
posing factions is predicted when
the matter reaches the tloor of eth
or house, which will uat be until
after the recess. Lobbying for aud
against the issue has been goia@ ON
for some time
Taxation Of municipality owned
publiejutilitics On the same basis as
privately owned utilities is adyo-
Gated in bills introduced in til"
senate and assembly today.
Many Bills Presented
Publicly owned light aud power
companies transportation companies
and the like would be liable TO taxa
iion if the bill passes both houses
and is ratified by the governor,
Heretofore municipality owned utili-
ties have been exempt form taxa
tion.
The labor of fircmen would be
limited to 10 hours daily hy q liIi
introduced by Senator Ed sample
today. samples bin would also
provide that fircmeu lave one day
off each week.
Senator Herbert G. Jones intro.
dueed bill which would permit
judges to appoint expert witnesses
to present unbiased testimony and
net rs Il court advisor in eases
where expert testimony is necessary.
Reports of the attaches commit
tee was made in the assembly dur
ing the morning session. This and
the introduction of bills composed
the only outstanding features of the
day.
Introduction of bills in the senate
took up the time before adjodrn-
ment was made until 10 a. IN. to-
morrow. Little except in the way
of routine business viii be dispoS-
ed of tomorrow in either house be
fore adjournment is taken over the
Weekend
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
Welfare Worker
Victim Of Gas
ny United Pres. leased wire

PALO ALTO, Cal, Jan. 10
Death of Miss Anna Fcatherstone,
prominent San Francisco welfare
worker, at her home here from gas
was believed today 10 have been
accidental.
Possibility of suicide, for which
no motive could be supplied by her
family or friends, has caused the
coroner to insist upon an inquest.
Miss Fcatherstone was aged 80
and was regarded as one of the
most versatile women in the state.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
Dog Hikes From
L. A. to North
Dakota
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10
Southern California didn't APP
peal to Scottie, q collie dog born
and reared On a ranch at Tower
City, North Dakota, so he hiked
back after reaching here with
his owners, Mr., and Mrs. floyd
E. Runyon.
The dog was eight months on
the road but reached the old
home safely according to a let
ter tho Rrnyons received from
relatives.
Scottie will be brought west
again, and the chamber of COM
merce may take q hand IN trying
to make him it like here.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
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WHAT'S DOING

El Centro chapter r. A. II.
No. 100 meets tonight.
Ladies night at Elk's
meeting tonight, with legion
aires as guests.
"Dants's Inferno" at Palace
theater tonight
East Of the Sue" at Val
ley the2ter tonight.
Swords and the Woman at
Theater Tulane tonight.
THE Millionaire S Son and
tho Shop Girl with Brunk S
Comedians tonight.
Kiwanis club luncheon TO-
morrow noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
Ball Manager
Hurt in Crash
by United Press Leased Wire

HF tH1tN" FtNs E4NsFHVN W tIv
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 15.-Buddy
Ryan, manager of the Sacramento
coast league baseball club, is in
the hospital today with concussion
Of the brain and other lesser in
juries, the result of a skid and an
overturned automobile near Wood
land last night.
Charley schmidt coast league
umpire and another friend, were
riding with Ryan when the accident
occurred. They were not injured.
Physicians say Ryan 5 injuries
probably will not keep him in the
hospital moro than q few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
WOULD CONTROL
BEAUTY PARLORS
BY LEGISLATION
by United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, Jan. IA
commission TO control beauty par
lors, hair dr2sSers, mamcurists,
BARRIERS and other pursuits Of this
kind would be created under a hil
introduced in the senate late yes
terday by Senator Charles MI. Y.
Lewis of Los Angeles.
Lewis believes thesa professions
should be controlled by state sup
crvision just as dentists, doctors and
chiropractors are at present.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
California Tax
Case in Allegiance

By United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is
The treasury department has
not yet reached conclusion IN
the California tax case, Lat eX-
poets to finish consideration of
it soon and make an announce
ment of action, probably late
this week.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
NO "GAS" RAISE
IN CALIFORNIA
ny United Press Leased Wire

ny United Press Lensed Wire
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10
Increases in the price of gasoline
in the eastern United States viii
have no effect upon prices on the
Pacific coast, it was stated ut the
offices of the Standard Oil Compa-
NY Of California today.
Market conditions may change at
amy time uccessitatiug Il change in
price, however, company officials
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
OWSL Ely NAMED
HEAD COACH OF
NAVAL ACADEMY
by United Press Leased Wire

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 10
Jack Owslcy, for several years
coach of the freshmen and the
scrubs at Yale, has been appointed
head football coach ut the Naval
Academy, it was announced today.
lie succeeds Bob Falwcll, who was
relieved. Jack Wilson, physical in
structor at the Academy, was ap-
pointed assistant coach.