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Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
PARTY WILL
VISIT FAIR /.
AND VALLEY
100 Business Men of San
Bernardino County Due
in Ell Centre Tonight.
NEIGHBORLY
VISIT
Many Leading Citizens in
Group, Including For
mer Residents of City.


More than 100 representative bus
'ness men Of San Bernardino county
will srrive in Ell Centre tonight on
goodwill visit to Imperial Valley
and for the purpose Of taking in
the Mid Winter fair at Brawley.
The party will include leading cit
izens of San Bernardino, Cotton an.l
Redlands.
j. X. Ford, of the Consolidated
Insurance company, George Hertz,
San Bernardino contractor and W.
j. HSnford, Of the Hartford Iron
|,WOrks, San Bernardino. arrived in
this rity last night as thes advance
guard of the party to make all nee
essary arrangements for their stay
here.
The first two named are former
residents Of FL Centre and are
strong boosters in every way. shape
and fashion for Imperial Valley.
While residents of this city up to
two years ago, they were active in
civic affairs and since removing to
San Bernardino they have spread
the gospel of Imperial Valley i'll
their new home towns.
Recognized Leaders
"Manv Of the men who are com
ing here are recognized leaders in
the affairs Of Southern California, y
Ford said this morning, "and as a
former resident of the valley | want
them to see everything that is worth
while in Imperial Valley. Some of
these fellows have never been down
to the valley before and they are
p looking forward with. considerable
anticipation to their visit here.
'They are men who can aid I'm
perial Valley considerably, by tell
ing folks in their home commun
itics lust what wonderful coun-
try there is down here and they
will do. it once they have seen tn"
things the valley has to offer. The
crowd will include bankers, LAWYERS,
professional and business men rep
resenting nearly every line of en-
deavor and they are coming here as
neighbors and not to put anything
across except friendly feeling be
tween the two communities.
Due Here At $3.50 p. NJ
The San Bernardino party left
home at 8 o clock and are due in FL
Centre at $40. They will have
dinner at the Barbara Worth hotel
end will he given an opportunity to
look around the city during the eye
ming. Tomorrow they will make
an automobile tour Of the valley,
eading up at the MiIWinter fair.
jroatinued an Page g.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
SHIPS FIRST
LETTUCE FROM
LOCAL FIELDS

Shipment Of the first car u let
tuce from FL Centre this season is
scheduled to roll east late today
from the c. j. Bagnall s shed. Con
signed to the Murphy Fruit com
pany, New York, the stock should
bring Il good price for the holiday
trade.
Running heavy to fours, the most
desirable size commercially, the let
tuce more nearly resembles a mid
season shipment than stock usually
cut at this season. The heads are
firm, and the inspector on duty pro,
.nounced himself ~ well pleased
with the quality. -
II the present chilly nights con
tinue, early Imperial Valley ship
ments will be Of excellent quality.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
FRANCE TO RENEW
PARLEY WITH U.s..
ON DEBT IN 1926
Ry United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dec. France
is expected to reopen negotiations
for settling her S4.o00000,00o war
debt to America early next wear
through the French ambassador to
the United States.
The work, official observers here
said today, can and probably will
he carried on without special
French debt commission. Should n.
Berenger, French senator, who ~.is
reported slated to succeed NJ. nse-
schner as ambassador here, be sent
TO the United States, it is expected
he will be given full power to act
for his government in the debt prob
lem.
The American temporary Af.
fer of settlement is still open ~
France but it is believed efforts
will be made by the debtor natioa
for a complete funding and agree
ment.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
SCIENTIST FILES
DAMAGE SUIT FOR
SIXTY MILLION
sy U.it~s Pres. Leased Wire

BOSTON, Dee. A sixty mil
ion dollar damage suit against eight
nationally known radio and electri-
cal organizations was filed in fede-
raj district court here today by Reg
inald A. Fessenden, scientist and in
yentor.
The organizations named are the
General Electric company, Radio
Corporation Of America, American
Telephone and Telegraph company,
Western Electric Company, Inc.
Westinghouse Electric and Manu-
featuring company, International
Radio Telegraph company, United
Fruit company and the Wireless
Specially Apparatus company.
Fessendeh. who is represented by
Attorney Sherman l.. Whipple.
claims that the organizations named
have formed combination to
monopOlize the radio industry by
destroying competition.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04

LOS ANGELES. Dee. 4.-What
price glory!
"Ten dollars,' was local pawn
brokers' answer.
John w. Lewis, for 80 years a
soldier and veteran of three wars,
had seven medals for bravery-but
he didn't have the price of dough
nuts and coffee.
He went to a pawn shop. One by
one he laid the medals on the
counter.
They gave me this for capturing
175 Spanish soldiers during the
Spanish American war; he said as
he lmpinned the first one from his
breast.
"This is the Victoria Cross. I
got it after the battle of Nimy
Ridge. / was with the Princess Pat
Canadian regiment then. Only six
Of us escaped alive.
"The French gave me this Croix
de Guerre after was gassed at
Ypres.''
A short tale went with each as
he fingered it before passing it to
the pawnbroker.
But to the pawnbroker, they
were just ten dollars worth of
medals.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
EXHIBITION
IS DRAWING
LOCAL FOLK
Special Exercises Mark
E Centre Program at
Valley Winter Fair.
OFFICIALS ATTEND
Bull Raised In Imperial
District Takes Honors
in Livestock Section.

Today 10 81 Centre day at the I'm
pcrial Valley Mid Winter fair and
hundreds Of citizens from this city
left this afternoon bound for Braw-
10y and the many attractions to be
fourd at the big show.
Several Of the county officials
planned to 60 to Brawley and par
ticapats in the exercises which will
bs held under the auspices Of the
Hl Centre Climber Of Commerce.
Preparations were being made tby
the fair officials\to welcome the
county seat delegation this after,
noon and the local people were ex-
pected to "pep" up the show to
such an extent that large crowds
will be on hand for the closing days
tomorrow and Sunday.
Governor Gave Talk
Outstanding among the features
" the fair yesterday was the visit
sf Friend w. Richardson, governor
sf the state Of California. who in
addition to passing favorable com
Hent on the many exhibits, was
the principal speaker at an exhibi-
tors banquet ut the Brawley high
school last night.
Between rs and 100 exhibitors,
representing the livestock and other
sections were present at the ban
quet which was served by the Moth
ers Community club Of Brawley.
In addition to the governor.
other distinguished speakers from
eutside the valley were X. F. Mead
Of the University Of California,
Berkeley, Mr.. Werner Of the state
board Of education, Sacramento, Mr..
Msmford Of Los Angeles, head Of
the live stock department OF the
Los Angeles Chamber Of Commerce,
sIl Of whom acted as Judges Of the
fair. H. II. Clark Of Calexico was
another well-known speaker. In
formal talks were given by mum
ber Of local men. Walter Have
kerst. valley banker and rancher,
acted as tOastmaster.
Bull Annexes Prizes
Proof that Imperial Valley has
dairy herds that will stand up in
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
LOCAL GIRLS LOSE
TO BRAWLEY TEAM

Missing their chance at the
championship by a single run, ces,
trail Union high schools girls In
door team suffered a heart breaking
defeat. on their home grounds vs 4
terday afternoon. With score ~
IL to 10 in favor Of Brswlsy. ~
ninth inning closed With the IAsAt
girls unable 10 gain the oss Hssss-
sary run which would have tied ~
game and given them fasthAs
chance at the champiAship.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
GOV. RICHARDSON
WINS HORSESHOE
PITCHING MATCH

Staging a counter attraction
which temporarily caused the live
stock exhibit tent 20 assume the
deserted air Of a, business thorough
fare on Sunday morning. Governor
y i""' w. Richardson and Supervis
- r." Hnlse Of Imperial put on
a he s'shoe pitching exhibit that
routed all opposition at the Mid
Winter fair at Brawley Yesterday
afternoon.
Unable TO maintain their score
'gainst the practieed skill of the
states chief executive. Super.
visor w. II. Brooks, who was con-
lucting the governor about the val
ey yesterday and Supervisor Henry
Jackson Of Rraw!cy. were complete
" routed.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04

by United Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES, Dec. A.
Southern California 1925
crop yield is the greatest in
history, according to the month
ly report today Of the, agricul-
tural department Of the cham
ber Of commerce here.
Value of the southland's cit
rus crop is estimated at $685.
100000 for the current year,
an increase Of $3S.0O0,0OO over
1924, and $28, 600, 900 more than
any previous year on record.
Notable increases were record
ed also in the cotton, walnut,
vegetable and grape crops.
The cotton yield will total
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
Convicted Killer
Must Die, Dictum

Los ANGELES, Dee. f.-Harry
'iarbutt s latest u ca t"" Sc has
been denied and he must 60 to the
gallows on Feb. l3. for the murder
of Dorothy Lee HUM, Pasadena.
The district court of appeals hepc
denied Il writ of habcas corpus for
the convicted slayer.
The same appeal may be made to
the supreme court, which is Gar
butt S final chance to- stay he eX
ecution.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
Hunt S. F. Man As
Brother Is Slain

san FRANCISCO, zee. /. -
Dominick Chic was hunted bv police
here today following the killing of
MS hlo;hcr. Augustine Chic, fisher,
uan, early this morning.
r pominick WAS seen running from
'he bunk house where Augustine
slept. Police learned through in
tcrprcters that Dominick had threat
ened ''to get his brother several
months ago.
Cause of the quarrel between the
brothers could not be determined.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
izens Flock to Brawley[1for Ell Centro Day at Fai,
SOUTHLAND'S CROP YIELD FOR
1925 IS GREATEST IN HISTORY.
SAYS REPORT TO L. A. CHAMBER

10000 bales, a new record, ac-
cording to the report. A total
Of $4,000 carloads Of grapes
has been shipped from the
southland. 10000 more than last
year. The grape shipments re-
presented 95 per cent Of the ma
tion's carlot movement.
Shipments Of vegetables al
ready exceed the 1924 total, it
was reported.
Growers throughout the south
land are enjoying the greatest
prosperity in years, the report
added.
Live stock conditions were re-
ported good also, with the rains
a boon to grazing.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
CALIFORNIAN WILL
PROPOSE BILL FOR
NATIONAL DEFENSE

WASHINGTON, Dee. 4.-Cre-
alton of Especial department of
'iqnal defense under Il secretary
| f mat 'onal defense, with three I'm
" Frtgct%f 'CS t@,hinaieTarny, nav
and laviation problems will he -
posea to congress inFa bill which
Representative r. c. Curry, Repub-
iaM Of California announced he
would introduce at the next session
of congress. elht get
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
MAN WHOM STATE
FORGOT is ELECTROCUTEI

McALlSTER, Okla Dee. 4. r.
johnnie Washington, negro slave
whom the state" forgot re-seu
tcnced reprieNed osnd then denied.
writ of habeas corpus, was eleetrf
e.".e' at the state .penitentiary her
atEl2:05 a. M today a,l 7ftuSav
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
TRUSTEES ORDER
ALTERATIONS AT
LOCAL THEATERS
Balcony Will Be Closed
at Palace; New City
Ordinance is Passed.

Following meeting with the
city council this morning, at which
an ordinance governing the con-
struction and operauon of theaters
as adopted, Manager Harry Loud
of the Palace and Valley theaters.
agreed to close the balcony of the
eorEer theater at once, until neces-
~ary alterations to comply with the
'aw can be made.
The city counci! granted the West
Hoa.t Thcaters which operate the
Val ey and the Palace, 10 days IN
which to make the alterations to
'on form wiah the law, and served
notice that if the necessary rem
edies to safeguard patrons are. not
made IN that time, the theaters will
be closed.
Manager Loud expressed himself
as willing to make all necessary al
, terations at the Palace and Valley
theaters to conform to the Ordi-
nance, and offered to close the bal
cony of the former today, before the
: ordinance becomes effective.
The ordinance as adopted requires
that all buildings used for theaters
shall have at least two exists from
each side on the main floor and
two on each side of the balcony,
Such exist shall lead to the street,
alley or court.
Specify Two Enlrances
Other requirements are that:
Besides the side exits, there shall
be at least two main entrances to
; the lobby, at least five feet wide,
! for the first 800 people to be ac-
commodatcd and an increase Of one
foot in width for each additional
100 people or fraction thereof.
All doors shall open in the direc-
tion to be Travelled in leaving the
building. and shall not be locked
during performance. No door shall
open directly upon flight of steps
but mast open on a landing at least
the width of the door plus six
inches.
Adequate lights, marked exit
shall be kept burning above the ex-
It's at all times during performances.
Three Feet Aisles
Aislcs in the theater must be not
less than three feet wide and shall
increase i'll width towards the main
e its at least three inches for every
nine running feet. Blind aisles are
prohibited.
There shall be two stairwavs at
least five feet in width leading from
the balcony to outside exits. No
landing shall be less than twice the
width of the stairs.
Trcads on all stars must he uni
form in width and height and shall
not exceed ~ inches in height or
lOla inches in width.
All exits and stairs that do not
lead directly to the outside of the
building shall be closed and no ex-
II Ign placed over them.
No One in Aisles
No chairs or other Instructions
, shall be placed in the aisle during
any performance and no persons
SilalI be allowed to stand or sit in
the alSles during the performance
except ushers and police Officers.
Tue ordinance gives the building
| inspector authority to make known
! 10 thcater managers or owner the
alterations that shall be made in
| order to conform to the law and
"ch parts of the building as are
necessary shall be closed until tbe
'tefailons are made.
lhe ordinance will be published
'ohlo row and becomes effective i'm
| medately upon its publication.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
PRESIDENT Halls
PROBE STATEMENT
AS CLEAR REPORT
Thankfully Acknowledges
Work of Morrow Board
Members for Nation.
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dec. A.
President Coolidge favors the
recommendation of the Morrow
air board for appointment of
air secretaries in the war and
navy departments and probably
will recommend such action to
congress, it was said at the
white house today.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Presi-
dent Coolidge, in statement from
The white house today, said that
the Morrow aircraft board report
gives to the public a clearer un.
derst? nding of all the problems in
volved than any statement hereto.
.ore issued
There is no dispute that the
science of aviation, now in its in
.ancy is~going to play an important
part in safeguarding our country
from any foreign attacks the
statement said in acknowledging the
board did a distinguished public
service.
The President s statement fol
lows:
"'The President wishes to acknow
ledge sfhe distinguished public ser
Nice rendered by the members of
the aircraft board which has just
completed its report. He believes
that the thanks Of the entire coun
try goes to those eminent citizen,
VINO so promptly responded to his
call on September II.
They dropped their important
personal affairs and for nearly three
months devoted their time and ener.
gies to a study of the best means
Of developing and applying aircraft
in national defense.
Within the time set they made
"A searching and impartial investi
cation of the subject. Their con
tribution to the solution of the
problem is of the greatest value.
- National defense is matter on
which we all are interested, quite
properly. There is no dispute that
the science of aviation, now in its
infancy, is going to play an import
ant part in safeguarding our coun
try from any foreign attacks and
that anything which will develoI
in its youthfulness should be wei
coined by us all. The report of the
aircraft board gives to the public
ii clearer understanding of all the
problems involved than any state
mcnt heretofore issued"
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
$1,000 REWARD POSTED
FOR CAPTURE OF BANDIT

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dee. A
reward Of $1,000 was posted today
for the arrest Of the bandit, or ban
dts who killed ID. r. Hatfield So
; dispatcher for the street railways
J company here. $50 Ar
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

El Centre day, Imperial Val
Icy Mid-Winter fair, Brawley.
Elks' h-jinks, new Elks hall.
Concert, Miss Estelle Need
ham, Academy Of Music, 8 p. m.
Present Day Club meets at e.
L. 0arthwaite home.
Tho Eagle" Valley theater.
Tho Mystic" Palace the
ater.
"The Italians Revenge"
Brunk's tent theater.
Skating, PastiIne roller rink.
San Bernardino county cham
bers Of commerce srrive, $50
p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
TOMORROW

1000 Club rlmmage sale, all
day, 476 Main street.
Methodist bazaar, opens 10 q.
m, next to National Bakery.
County Christian Endeavor
convention opens Imperial, 10
a. m.
Candy sale, Loyal Young
Ladies' class, varney's.
p. q. o. luncheon, Mrs. H. L
Loud's. ufH 70
Annual lettuce meeting, Com
missioner HarTigan's office,
court house, 2lp. m. t'rtr
So San Diego day, Imperial VAL
10y Mid-Wintsr fair, Brawlsy.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
Cotton Leaders
Gather in L. A,
u. uitcd Press Leased Wtfe

LOS ANGELES, Dee. 4.-Leaders
t the cotton industry gathered
ere today from all sections of the
outhlahd.
Aim of the conference was to
mite agriculture and industry in
promoting q new era in cotton de.
'clnpment in Southern California
II, w. pridham, president Of the
oS Angeles Chamber of Commerce
"as sneaker of the day.
Previous conferences of the cot.
'on men have been held at River.
de and RI akersfield, with the re.
ne tve chambers of commerce
7""nForing The meetings. la. a4aa
~ experimental rice field al
( Newman, Stanislaus county, yielde
I1 "a L 9 ~ ,fettx1 a.ra tassrFY AFAg
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
Exhaust Chemical

Two 10 gallon barrels of chemi-|
Gals at the mine have been used and
the miners families and all citiZens]
from here that could be rushed t0l
the mine are now fighting it with
snow.
The tunnel is approximately 1000
feet long and men are 500. feet ,be-
meath the surface of the ground.
Their danger lies in the fact that
the flames. sucking back thr0ngk
the tunnel. will consume their oxy-
gen supply. Air pipes in the mine,
it is feared. will furnish a draft to
draw the flames
Rushing Pulmoters
Pulmotors from Longmont and
renver, with the fire chief and sew
cral fireman from he latter citv.
are rushing over .snowdrifted and
nearly impossible roads TO the mine.
The chances for the men to come
cut alive are waning, in the opin-
ion of officials.
The blaze was discovered by Billv
BRYANT. 50. miner. who went into
the shaft after the blaze had start
ed in the compressor room. Rrv-
ant received serious burns in re-
turning to the entrance.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04
FIRE SHUTS
OFF ESCAPE
FROM SHAFT
Flames Defy All Efforts
as Binding Blizzard
Hampers Fire Fighters
TOWNS RUSH HELP
Men Trapped Are 500 Ft.
Under Ground; Fears
Felt For Supply of Air
By United Press Leased Wire

ny United Press Leased Wire
NEDERLAND, Colo, Dec. 4. -
Firemen from Denver, Boulder and
other surrounding towns are rushing
to the Tungsten mine Of the Fair
view Mining company, two miles
west of here, where fire in the
entrance to the Cardinal tunnel has,
-entrapped Is miners.
The fire, whippe! by a binding
blizzard, and in the cold atmospheric
of near timbcrline at, an altitude of
approximately S,100 feet, was outdo-|
ing all the attempts to extinguish
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-04

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Evening star., 1925-06-03
A Nj u SE NJ E N T S
NATIONAL-"spring Cleaning. ("

Spring Cleaning" the dramatic
comedy by Frederick Lonsdale, which
has never been presented in Wash
ington, despite- its 10.month run at
the Eltinge Theater in New York,
will be the fourth offering of the
Summer stock season at the National
Theater. beginning next Monday
night. The debat here of this piece
will mark its first release for roper
toire and it is said a stanch royalty
was paid by the National Players
management for the early release.
Spring Cleaning" generates from
the theme that husband, even though
he neglects his wife, is justified in
taking startling steps to rescue her
from the morass into which question
able companionship has led her. Re-
fusing to listen TO his pleadings, her
refusal goads him to measures that
will surely evoke discussion by those
who see the performance.
Frederick Lonsdale, who fashioned
this novel departure from the trite,
will be remembered bestsby Washing
ton audiences as the author OF the
smart and witty Aren't We All?'
in which Cyril Maude appeared here
earlier in the season.
There are II characters in the piece
with. it is said. well-nourished roles
for Minor Watson, Leneta Lane ana
Edward Arnold.
Evening star., 1925-06-03
RAPHAEL.

sunday and Monday, Cecil B. De
Miles production, THE Golden Bed;
comedy, Aesop Fable: Tuesday,
Norma Shearer, in Lady of the
Night; Fox News; also amateur
contest at o'clock; Wednesday, Ed
mond Lowe, in THE Champion of
Lost Causes; Charlie Chase, in THE
Shiek OF Bagdad"; Thursday, William
Desmond, in The Measure of a
Man; Spat Family comedy, Bottle
Babies; Friday, Doris Kenyon, Ron
aid Colman and Aileen Pringle, in
Thief of Paradise; Col. Heeza Liar.
in Throwing the Bull: also surprise
night, o'clock; Saturday, Jack
Hoxie, in Fighting Fury: Jimmie
Aubrey, in ''The Mechanic; also
"Galloping Hoofs," No. 9.
Evening star., 1925-06-03
PLEDGE LOYALTY TO KING
italian Senate Adopts Message to
Victor Emmanuel.

ROME, June CP.-The Senate
last night adopted by acclamation an
address of loyalty to be presented to
King Victor Emmanuel during the
celebration on June of the twenty.
fifth anniversary of his accession To
the throne.
After reviewing the sovereign 8
part in the war, the address con.
tinues:
Italy desires peace, but she will
ever be resolved to defend whatever
touches her national life. Italy, to
be strong and happy, will bind the
hearts OF all her sons as one and SO
realize your wishes.
I'VE repeat, as the Senate declared
to Victor Emmanuel II, Where you
are concerned there are no antagon.
isms. no parties. no rivalry-there
stands only Italy"
Evening star., 1925-06-03
KEITH'S-James Barton.

James Barton, principal comedian
of the Winter Garden for many
years, will top the bill at B. F.
Keith's Theater next week in a COM
edy production, The Pest" assisted
by Lew Christy and Chariot Allen.
The Antique Shop" Meyer Gold
ems latest vaudeville revue, will be
featured and is announced as a fan
tastic novelty with a number of
beautiful and talented girls.
The irresponsible comedian, Jack
Rose, will offer his latest in Hat
Traction" assisted at the piano by
Jimmy Steiger, and others are Bea-
trice Herford. in an original mono
logue: Meehan's CANNES, featuring
his leaping hounds: Flo and Ollie
Walters, in Telling Tales" by Fran
ces Nordstrom; Armand & Perez, in
ternational athletes. and the Aerial
Smiths, offering pastimes in the
tropics.
The usual house features will
complete the bill.
Evening star., 1925-06-03

to be announced; Thursday, Florence
Vidor. in "The Denial; Harry Lang
don. in THE Sea Squawk," and
Screen Almanac. Friday, Priscilla
Dean, In "A Cafe in Cairo" and
"Pacemakers," No. Q: Saturday. Har-
ry Carey, in Beyond the Border;
Walter HERS, in Tender Feet" and
"Sunken Silver" No. /.