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Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
POISON PLOT
CHARGED AT
PICNIC PARTY
BY United Press Leased Wire

HEALDSBURG, Gal. July 81. -
What appears to have been a plot to
poison picnic party was investigate
ed here today, with one arrest prob-
able. authorities said.
Mr., and Mrs. y. +. Holpin and
family and Postmaster and Mrs.
George Pearson spent Sunday at
Wr;ght 5 Beach. Some one i'll the
party noticed white powder
sprinkled over part of their lunch.
The food was not eaten. Upon re-
turning home, Holpin gave some of
the lunch to the family cat and the
arimal promptly died.
Archie levitt, Santa Rosa chem
iSt, pronounced the powder strvch-
nirr
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
EXECUTED MAN
CALMLY FACES
DEATHBY MOOSE
Ry United Press Leased Wire

san QUENTIN, July 31.-Char-
is Craig. -, was hanged here To-
dar for the murder of Sam Herman
son. forest ranger. July 10, 1924.
Craig marched bravelv to lis
death, mounting the gallowS 1T 10
n, m. sharp. one minute later TIE
trap was sprung. Prison physicians
pronounced HIM dead l. minutes lat
eT.
lie was declared by his guards
this morning to be in better spirits
than amy man who ever occupied
tie death cell there.
Mrs f. Z. Craig. his mother, bade
him sobbing farewell last night
sitter travelling 5000 miles here
from Kansas City, No. in vain
attempt to stay the execution.
Craig was accompanied on his
death march by the Rev. W. H.
BUndy Of Oakland, VINO had given
him solaee during his last days. The
condemned man said nothing on the
gallows and did not look at the 30
spectators below him.
1-s+4 I4tT III tHe QdN tiC NputA lbIu
Rev. BuBdy and the Rev. :. p.
Pope Of Red Bluff that he did not
fear death.
81 have read the Bible and I am
ready to die. am convinced that
some day I will return TO earth in
another form
Craig left two kilograms. one TO
his mother. Mrs. z. f. Craig OF
Kansas City and the other TO his
wife. They read:
Be of good cheer. I leave with
faith in God. Love.
Craig and Jack Baker were con-
y,lted Of slaying Hermanson, who
attempted TO stop them after they
robbed a Red Bluff. Calf. bank.
Baker pleaded guilty and was given
g lfe sentence. Craig was sentenc-
qd To hang. His execution vas held
up by one appeal.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
COAL STRIKE BY
ENGLISH miners
NOW HELD Up

LONDON. July 81. - Premier
Baldwin announced in Commons to-
day that there had been a provis-
ional settlement Of the coal crisis.
The owners have suspended for a
fortnight their lockout notices.
which were 10 have been effective
AZ midnight tonight.
Baldwin explained that the
"Wovisional settlement was sub
iect TO confirmation Of the miners
in the various districts throughout
Britain.
The suspension caused relief
Throughout Britain, for the threat
cued coal stoppage. it was feared.
would bring a tremendous industrial
crisis in its wake.
The suspension followed Premier
Baldwin $ midnight announcement
OF the government : readiness 10
glant the mine owners a subsidy to
t,Ge them over the winter. Mean
time. the fortnight delay would be
utilized toward installation Of a
royal commission to study the coal
industry toward negotiations for q
prolongation Of the withdraVal ot
the notices.
The premier said that the miners
executive committee had telegraph
eG the districts:
"'Notices suspended; continue
work. -
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
Young WomanD Dies
At Brothers Home

The body of Miss Silva Riley
aged 90, was shipped last night to
Albany, Missouri, from this city for
burial. Miss Riley died at the ranch
home Of her brother, southeast. OF
town. last Wednesday. She had but
recently arrived from her Missouri
home in poor health, in the hope
that the change would benefit her.
However, her strength steadily de
clined until the time Of her death
B. +. Lemons had charge of the re
mains, which were accompanied east
by the father Of the young woman
Z. y. Riley.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
WESTERN | union
ALTERATIONS
ARE UNDER WAY

Alterations, which have been
badly needed for some time. accord
ing to 7. J. Cunningham, local mml-
ager of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company ara now being
made in the company office, to
allow greater convenience to ,the
public and to employees, in conduct
ing the company 5 business here.
The need for additional room was
felt soms time ago. Cunningham
said, but could not be undertaken
atil the cantaloupe season was
over rs the large volume of husi-
ness which the company does at
that time. made it impossible 10
hamper the work by haviag the al
tcatious made.
Now that the dull season has set
in. workmeu are busy installing a
new front in the office. and fixing
up the interior. \ new sign. the
familiar "Mesteru Union blue. - has
also been erected above the office
ON the outside of the building.
The business handled through the
local oftb'e was the largest in the
history of the company since coming
into the valley in the pioneer days
Cunningham said and he hopes
wien alterations are finished to
make public a report ON the number
st messages handled.
Five and six operators and be !
.woon 10 ana - messenger hovs
we're required to handle the com
}any business during ;hr rush ,
season, Cunningham said and al .
.hough working the -andicap of :
-rampcd quarters, wonderful re
ults were accomplished.
The present alterations are eX-
.nrtnl n hn enrlnirfn nnNf ,rack
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
This Watermelon
a "Whopper"
20 Pounds

What is considered to be a
champion in the watermelon
line, is on display at the store of
James Angel on Main street,
where it was brought by A. B.
Wulff, who raised it on his
ranch in the Mt. Signal district.
The melon weighs 20 pounds,
according to the scales at An
gels store aisl is Of the XII
variety.
Mr.. Wulff had several acres
planted to watermelons this
year, the majority of which
were whoppers, but the ene
on exhibition is the largest of
the crop,> he stated today and is
also tho largest melon he has
Cver seen.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
Legion Drive
Outlook Lots
Brighter Now
Continued from Page ~

Over the Top and still be bene
fitting humanity by doing so. The
/ picture was wonderful, and ! an
sure the people realized the value
/ Of it. 1t must have beer
some mighty and strong spirit that
caused the soldiers to willingly
/ leave their homes. safety and loved
zones, for the danger and filth of
the trenches, when they knew that
/ they might never return, or if they
/ did, to return as cripples. 1t must
! have been love of country. human
ity and freedom that prompted
them.
"PeOple of FL Centre, let us show
them our appreciation of what they
have done in way that they can
see, and rejoice in the knowledge
that their people and country are
back d. of them still. and think of
them as heroes ALL -
The above letter is genuine, and
is now in the files of the Press, but
Will later be turned over to Boyce
Aten Post.
Contributions were received in
the "a hour period ending this
uoon The members of the com
mittee hope that they may be able
to have 5000 by nightfall, feeling
certain that the attendance at the
fights tonight will help them go a
long ways toward getting the re-
mander of their quota of Sl100.
Legionaires and residents in other
valley towns have made known
their intention of getting to the
fights, but the bulk of the attend
ance depends upon the people of this
city. An excellent card has been
arranged and the fights will be
conducted with the strict rules of
the state boxing commission. Ben
Me Farland, well known San Ber-
Hardino referee, will be the third
man in the ring.
Tickets are on sale in the usual
places about the city, and a final
plea is made by the committee to
the people of FL Centre to purchase
the tickets, so that the quota may
be obtained tonight if possible. With
the full quota almost in sight, Il
final push will ''make the grade,'
and it will not then be said that the
people of Fl Centre were found want
ing in remembering the deeds of the
boys who were ready TO sacrifice al,
in l9l7-1s.
Following is list of the contribu-
tons received since yesterdays to-
tai was uublished.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
Engineer Jones
Goes to Capital

Paul Jones of Imperial, the engi-
neer who was dropped from the r.
rigation district payroll recently, in
line with their economy measures,
has accepted a position with the
state at Sacramento, and is already
in that city. Jones was superin-
tendent Of division for some years
and he and his wife lad made many
friends in Imperial, who have made
the Jones the recipients Of many
social attentions prior to their de
parture.
Mrs. Jones and the two children
left last night for Sacramento, where
the family viii make their home
in the future.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
S. p. Is Denied
Hearing by Cal.
r. r. Commission
BY United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, July 81
The Southern Pacific has been de-.
MED a rehearing by the state rail.
road commission on its recent order
cutting East Bay automobile ferry
rates from S1.05 to so cents.
The new rate and a five cent pass
enger fare on motor ferries, reduced
from eight cents, go into effect Au.
gust 8.
The railroad now has an applica-
tion before the commission for an
inquiry into its net return, claiming
passenger eommutation and indi-
sssfsdual fares should be raised TO pre-.
vent business losses.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
PERSONALS

Gene Hart, representing Knew
steader Brothers of Los Angeles, has
been in the valley this week on
business. He viii leave for that
city Saturday.
Eugene Williams, former business
man of FL Centre, is down on a
short business trip. He expects to
90 TO Jacunba tomorrow TO see his
wife
Miss Thelma MeCary win fleavs
tomorrow for Idyllwild td~
guest at a house party and from
there she will 60 TO San Diego for
two'weeks, leaving at that time for
Berkeley where she will attend
school.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
Woman Calmly
Tells of Having
Husband Killed
BY United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, July 31.-Calmly and
in a matter Of fact voice Mrs. Nellie
Mobile today told police she paid
S400 TO have her husband killed be-
cause he annoyed her u year old
daughter by another marriage. The
payment was made ont of her hus.
band S insurance policy Of $4,000
she said
Andrew Capo and James Sulino
are under arrest. Capo fired the ia
tai shot, the woman said. The kill
ing came a few days after Mrs. No
bile made her arrangements with
CapO.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
Chicago Bodies to
Wage War on Crime
BY United Press LeRsed Wire

CHICAGO. July 31.-Aroused TO
action by the daring robbery of the
Drake anC of the murder Of clerk,
who offered no resistance Chicago 5
civic bodies today joined forces in
an active crusade against crime.
The states attorney S office OBJ
tanned murder indictments aoains,
thc three surviving bandits. Police
announced the capture of the single
missing robber was imminent.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
DIVORCE DECREE IS
ALL WOMAN WANTS

SAN. FRANCISCO, July 31.-Mrs.
Lottie de la Murete. wife of Bertram
de Ia Murete. Kansas City and Los
Angeles broker, today had a divorce
deuce. which was all she wanted.
Mrs. de Ia Murcte testified that her
husband had lost $4,000 of her
money she gave him to invest. but
she didn + want it back and ne.ded
10 al:mony.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
SAY DE LA HUERTA
CROSS WORD PUZZLE ED

SAN DIEGO, Calf, July 81
Adolfo De La Huerta, former Presi-
dent Of Mexico, is now crossword
puzzle editor of a Los Angeles Mex
lean paper, according to advices 10
FL Hispano-Americano here. The
correspondent quotes residents of
Los Angeles, presumably Mexican.
The old Sayre ranch Of 263 acres
near MADEIRA sold last week for
100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
lNCOHERENT NOTE
WRITTEN BY KIRK
is GENERAL BELIEF
Continued from page ~

Continued from page y
different pencils, one of which was
softer than the other.
:, careful examination of the note
makes it appear that it could not
possibly have, been written By Kirk
ont on the desert the night he met
John Truden in mortal combat. The
writing is so even and plain in the
first part Of the letter. that Kirk
must have written it in some place
where he could have used desk or
q table.
Discovery of the note makes it
appear more strongly than ever that
Truden may have invaded Kirk s
room on the Friday night preceding
the tragedy and offered to fight
him. When Kirk refused, Truden
might have knocked him insensible
with some weapon Or blunt instru-
ment and took him in an uncon-
scious condition TO the canyon where
The crime was finished by Kirk 5
death.
How the letter escaped being
found all last week, when every cor
Ier of the canyon was searched, rs
not explainable, unless it was caught
in the underside Of some of the
shrub growth which is present in no
small quantity in the canyon.
Reports that the grand jury may
take action in the case are not ac-
cepted as the truth, as that body
adjourned yesterday without taking
any action in the matter and ii will
not convene again until fall.
Arizona has built q new quaran-
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
MARKET REPORT

LOS ANGELES. July 81.
Butter
Wholesale prices, 40 lie.
Price to retailers, - IL to 81 IL
Eggs
Extras, 45. no change.
Cace cout, 40c, no change.
Pullets. SO 1-2c, up 1-2c.
Peewee, 2Se. no change.
Poultry
Prices unchanged.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

Large ereyices IN the earth were
opened at Steamboat Spring. Ne
vada, at time Of the Santa Barbara
earthquake.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

coahnga, Fresno county, shipped
10000 pounds of wool from one
ranch last week.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

Automobile Lcans. clear your
ear and loan you money, you pay
me by the month. Fred II. Cross,
eco Main g. Phone 35yJ. I'll Cen
tro. aCv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

tanchury. who owns the largest eli
rus ranch in the world, located al
Fullerton, Orange county, paSSet
through El Centre today enroutt
home after visit to Calexico. The
wealthy land owner Is reported to be
negotiating for additional acreage
for the BastanchurH nursery, sitgat.
ed near the border.
holland s Orchestra Music for all
occasions. Phone El Centre 5S3. adv
Drink CoacheIla AItesion Water.
Call Budwine Bottling Co. Phone
E2W. 7t26
Cocl New Oregon Cafe. Special
merchants lunch soc. " omen cooks.
adv
On Vacation Tri-George Cross,
of the Imperial Irrigation district
office staff, left this morning with
his wife for a vacation tour which
VIII extend as far as San Francisco.
Davis beaury rarIor. Phone 227.
adv
Davis Beauty Parlor. Phone 227.
adv
Youth Gives Blood-Carroll Camp
bell of Calexieo gave blood in a
TRANSMISSION operation at San Diego
yesterday in an effort TO save the
life of his cousin, Mrs. L. j. Goree
.Jr. Hopes now are entertained for
the recovery of Mrs. Goree. VINO has
been seriously i'll at the Mercy hos
pital since the birth OF her baby
on July Il.
Dance Every tuesday and Friday
lights at Seeley. adv
Parisienne Beauty Shoppe open all
summer. Phone 7S3.
Goes to Denver. H. McIver,
secretary treasurer Of the Imperial
Irrigation district. has left for Den
Yer, his former home, on a vacation
trip. He will be joined in that city
by his wife who has been back east
for some time.
am the best doctor in the land.
Superior to any monkeys gland. I
got a name-Paui = Lemonade. AL
ways ready for you al Union Stages
depot. adv
Swim IN Cur wonderful mineral
water. Holtville Natatorium. adv
Divorce Decree Granted-In the
superior court this morning, Judge
Conkling granted an interlocutorv
decree of divorce 10 Alice NJ. John
ston from Charles s. Johnston. On
the ground of wilful descrtion. At
torney Charles Z. Scott appeared
for the plaintiff.
Are You Eunsry7 Give Loynd s
Fountain Lunch 4 trial. Satisfac-
ton and service. adv
DR.. c. j. McKen0rick, Chiroprac-
br. 81 Dunaway Bldg. Phone 323
Divorce Action Filed-Willie NJ.
Black this morning filed suit for di-
voree from Mont Black, alleging
desertion ana cruel treatment. Ac-
e0rding to the complaint, they were
married at Collinsville, Texas, Octo-
Der 30, 1922, and separated on April
IS, 1924. There is one child, Mild
red Black, one and one-half years of
age. for. whom the plaintiff asks
custody. Elmer ". :ieald is her at
torney.
Automobile Leans. I clear your
ear and loan you money, you pay
me by the month. Fred R. Cross,
e60 Main g. Phone 359J. FL Cen
tro. aGv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

Arizona has built new quaran-
tine station at the California line
and viii inspect all fruits and vege-
tables coming in for insect pests and
diseases.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

holland s Orchestra. Mnsic for all
occasions. Phone El Centro 5S3. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

Bastanchury Here CASTOR Bas-
tanchury. who owns the largest cit
rus ranch in the world, located at
Fullerton, Orange county, passed
through El Centre today enroute
home after a visit to Calexico. The
wealthy land owner is reported TO be
negotiating for additional acreage
for the BastanchurY nursery, sitgat-
ed near the border.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

New Oregon Cafe.-Coolest place
for special chicken dinner Sundays.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

Drink CoacheIfa AItesion Water.
Call Budwine Bottlng Co. Phone
s2W. 7t26
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

Dance Every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday nights at Heber
Palm Garden. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

DR.. C. j. McKenGrick, Chiroprac-
lor. 81 Dunaway Bldg. Phone 1923.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

Are You hungry Give Loynd IS
Fountain Lunch q trial. Satisfac-
ton and service. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and Comfy

Dancing Wednesday and Saturday
lights, Holtville Natatorium. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

Cocl New Oregon Cafe. Special
merchants lunch soc. Women cooks.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

On Vacation Tri-George Cross,
of the Imperial Irrigation district
office staff, left this morning with
his wife for a vacation tour which
VIII extend as far as San Francisco
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31
COTTON MARKETS

NEW ORLEANS. July 31.-spot
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-31

Divorce Decree Granted-In the
superior court this morning, Judge
Conkling granted an interlocutorv
decree of divorce 10 Alice NJ. John
ston from Charles s. Johnston, On
the ground of wilful desertion. At
torney Charles Z. Scott appeared
for the plaintiff
New Britain herald., 1925-11-24
HEALTH CONDITIONS
Marked Decrease In Number of
Diphthcra And Typhoid Fever
Cases In State OF Connecticut.

Hartford, Nov. "a Fl-Dr. Stanley
II. Osborn, commissioner of public
health, states that the statistics of
his department furnish proof of the
success Of the efforts to immunize
the people OF Connecticut from diph-
liberia and typhoid fever. During
August, September and October OF
this year there were 25S cases of
diphtherla reported In the state by
the local health authorities of the
towns, the smallest number of cases
of the disease for the same period
reported within the past 10 years.
For the same period In the year
1916 there were 1857 cases reported.
This Is reduction of 100 cases, not
withstanding the fact that there has
been an appreciable increase in the
population of the state. The num-
Der of cases OF typhoid fever for the
three months period Is the lowest in
the history Of health statistics In
Connecticut. These figures show re-
suits Of immunization by use OF anti
toxin remedies.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-24
Publishers of Books of
War Heroes Are i'm Debt

Amiens, Nov. "a Decentralization
OF books written by French writer's
killed In action during the World
War put NJ. Edgar Malfere in finan-
cial straits, but it may obtain for
nm the decoration of the Legion Of
Honor.
The publisher ventured all his for
tune In posthumous writings, which
In part was labor Of love, because
Malfere's. brother. an author of pro-
mise and host of author friends,
met death in war Wishing to pro-
vide a literary memorial to them
Malfere got out expensive collections.
Their sales did not reward him.
Former poilu writer's Of France,
for the most paint too poor to assume
the loss of their publisher friend.
have asked the minister Of fine arts
New Britain herald., 1925-11-24
Brothers Reunited in
An Unusual Parallel

Winnipeg, sask,, Nov. "a Up.
Wounds received by Ernest and Har-
ry Gridley, twin brothers. on the
Western front in the World War left
each minus his left leg, The rothers
were wounded at the same time on
the MORNING Of October 80. but one
year apart.
Records show that each was ope-
rated on nineteen times for war in
jurles.
The brothers we're reunited at a
convention OF the Canadian Amputa-
tons Association here. Ernest lives
In Wlnnepeg and Harry In Toronto.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-24

Shipments are checked and re-
checked. Police In fast boats pa
troll the harbor, out Ia spite of all
precautions the pifering pirating
continues. 1t Is not u weekly or
a monthly affair, but happens daily
ut more than seventy piers where
large steamers unload or load yalu-
able cargoes.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-24
STRIKERS RETURN

River Point, II. l., Nov, 24tP--
Wcavers who struck at the Royal
Minis Of p. r. and r. Knight, Inc,
on November IL in protest against
the S2-loom system returned to work
this morning under an agreement
permitting them to operate 16 looms
under n 10 per cent reduction in
pay.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-24

to decorate Malfere with the Legion
of Honor for unsefish and patriotic
service.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
MARRIED

DAVIS-In Pomfret, April 4. by Rev. Mir. Waln. Miss Olive Da- wis and Arthur l.. Clapp.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10

A hymn board has been made by local carpenter and presented to the church. lt was used last Sunday for the first time.
 Mir. and Mrs. Morton Burdick and son, also Mrs. Knight and George Lummis of Chaplin. were guests of Emily Horton last Sunday.
 Mrs. c. NJ. Sharpe and family and Miss A. M. Hutchins visited relatives iii New Britain oHe day last week, making the trip in MT. Sharpe's new automobile.
 While fishing at Brayton's pond one day last week Thomas Elliott missed his footing and fell distance of about fifteen feet, landing on his head and shoulders on the rocks below the dam. However, he escaped with only minor injuries beyond severe ducking.
 Twenty-Five people were present at the whist party in Music Hall last Tuesday evening. Miss Blanchard and Mir. Roscoe won the prizes. There will be another party next Tuesday eve ming at the same time and place. All whist players are invited.
Putnam patriot., 1925-04-10
Ninety Years Old

Mrs. Elizabeth White celebrated her ninetieth birthday at her home We'd nesday afternoon, and an informal re- eeption was held from 3 to , o'clock, many friends calling during the af- ternoon. A luncheon was served to sixteen relatives who came from Wor- cester and Holden earlier in the day. Mrs. White. who recently returned from an extended visit in Worcester, is in comfortable health and enjoys reading, and retains her faculties to a remarkable degree She was born in Herkimer, N. Y, the daughter of Dick erman and Sally tFessenden) Newton. For many years she resided in Holden, coming to East Woodstock thirty-three years ago. She is a member of the Baptist church in Holden and of the Ladies Aid Society of this place.
 She has three stepsons. all residing in Massachusetts, and one on. Nelson Tracy White. with whom she makes her home; two grandchildren, Mrs. Agnes Cox and Windsor N. White; three great-grandchildren. Katherine and Elizabeth Cox and Caroline White There are four generations living at the White home at present, which is quite unusual
 Mrs. White was the recipient of many useful gifts, several potted plants, one from the Ladies' Aid So- ciety, cut flowers, candy and many cards. The guests inscribed their names in little booklet as souvenir of the day. Mrs. J. k. Child and Mrs. Agnes Cox served tea and wafers in the dining room.