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Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
LIVESTOCK MEN
ENJOY SPLENDID
BRAWLEY MEET

Much ;aterest was manifested at
the meeting of livestock notableg
ct Brawley last night when more
than so prominent men of the in
dustry discussed the issues before
them today.
Walter Havekorst of Brawlov
presided as chairman of the meet
ing and there were splendid talks
by II. D. Miller of the agricultural
department of the Los Angeles
Chamber Of Commerce; f. II. Agec.
secretary OF the Purebrcd Livestock
Association of Los Angeles; Dr. l..
NJ. Hurt, livestock insp poetor Of Los
Angeles County, Verne De Tar,
local assistant farm advisor, II. A..
McNaughton, vice president and
general manager of the Los -inge-
les Union Stock Yards, and others
McNaughton termed Imperial
Valley as the greatest "fecd lot
in the world' and declared that
practically the rest of the south
west is looking to this section for
feed. This is bornn out. by the
fact that $4,000 sheep are being
brought into the valley this week
from Texas, the entire western part
of Texas and all of New Mexico
and Arizona being stricken by a
drought of long standing. In ad-
dition to this, $4,000 cattle are
being fed at the present time in
the valley.
The livestock interests are Opt
mistic, Nrclnring fhnt the div
weather will not particularly af-
feet ultimate revenues from :he in
dustry as the law of supply and
demand will ba brought into exer-
else more than usual under the pre-
vailing conditions.
The recent jump in hog prices is
a fact that BODIES well for those in
the valley who nlan 20 resume hog
raising. Some years ago it was one
of the most profitable ISSUES in the
valley but when the price slumped
many discontinued it for more
profitable activities.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
SEN. KLINE'S
NJ E ASU r ES
GIVEN O. K.

In letter to the Imperial Valley
Press, Senator Chester NJ. Kline,
who represents this district in the
state senate, advises that his bill
which includes resolution that
the highway between this city and
Calexico shall be declared a part of
tho state highway, has been report
ed on favorably by the committee
ON roads and highways, with good
indications that it will be approved
by the legislature.
Another bill, introduced by SEN
ator Kline, which is of interest to
Imperial Valley, provides for an
appropriation of $4,000 for a com
prehensive plan Of investigation of
the development of the lower Col
orado river, with reference to irri
CATION projects. The comnSttce on
irrigation has reported fav0rably
on this bill and affirmative action
by the legislature is anticipated,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
WHAT'S DOING

1.-THE Charm School, senior
play tonight, high school.
Eastern Star card party,
Masonic Temple, tonight.
THE Wizard of o. at Val
10y theater tonight.
"K-The Unknown at Pal
ace theater tonight.
I. o. o. F. Ell Centre lodge
meets tonight in X. P. hall.
Playground committee meet
ing at chamber Of commerce to-
night.
Forty and Eight meets to-
night at Imperial.
Associated Chamber of Com
merce at Heber tonight.
North End farm center meets
tonight.
McCabc farm center meets to-
night.
Special services, Christian
Church tonight.
Farm bureau directors meet
ing at courthouse tomorrow
Farm homo demonstration
committee meeting tomorrow.
Story hour at library tomor-
row.
Pre-school clinic at restroom
tomorrow 2 to 4 p. N.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
Calhoun's Case in Hands OF Jury; Much Speculation
OUTLOOK BRIGHT
IN VALLEY FOR
BETTER ROADS
Bills Propose Highway
From San Diego to
Ei Centre

Southern California will be we'll
taken care Of IN the matter of state
highway funds if the bill introduce
cd by Senator Ed Sample of San
Diego and Harry Chamberlain of
Los Angeles, providing for q $780,
000,000 bond issue instead of an in
crease in the gasoline tax, is favor
ably acted on by the senate.
Imperial Valley will also fare
well under the plans as drawn
at the present time, the plans
among other things providing
for en- appropriation of $780,
600 fer the completion Of the
highway from San Diego to El
Ccntro; S1,525,0o0 for the COM
pletion of the highway from
San Bernardino to Ell Centre
and S586,O00 for the compile
tion of the highway from El
Centro to the Arizona bound
ary line.
Of the total bond issue of $60,000,,
coo, the Sample b;ii provides that
$4,000 coo Shall he used for the
construction of main trunk high
ways, bridges and grade crossings,
and the remainder, $10,000,000 to
be divided equally between the
north and south sections of the
state, thus creating the nucleus of
district funds in the two road dis
tricts of the state proposed by the
Automobile Club of Southern Cali.
fornia as a fair plan for future
guidance.
Assemblyman Isaac Jones of On
tariG has also introduced a bill pro-
viding for general appropriation
of $5,000,00 for primary roads dur
ing this and next year, with q bud
get fund for specific roads, among
which is included the completion
of the highway from San Diego to
Ell Centre.
The California State Highway
commission can also anticipate the
collection of $2,000,000 of federal
aid for highway work in the seven
southern counties. Among the work
called for under this fund, which is
of interest to residents of Imperial
Valley, is the surfacing of Mountain
Springs grade, and construction of
highway between FL Centre and
Holtville, and between the latter
city and the high line. canal, which
marks the beginning of the Yuma
highway.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
Intimate Friend
of Coolidges
Divulges Secret
BY United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, Mar. 27.-At least
one person outside his family has
watched President Coolidge go
through his daily dozen on the white
house hobby horse,
Mrs. Frank w. Stearns of Boston,
wife of tho President 3 closest
friends, divulged this secret just
before sailing on the steamer Duilio
for Genoa with her husband TO-
day.
"T inadvertently wandered into
the room whore the President was
exercising one day. said Mrs.
Staarns, "and had an opportunity
to watch him several minutes be
fore he was aware of my presence.
Mr.. Coolidge, found, takes his OK
ercises seriously, like everything
else.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
MRS. HENDRICKS
DENIES CHARGES
MADE BY mate
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Mar. 81 Mrs.
Ida May Hendricks will fight back
at charges of her millionaire hus-
band, Clifford Hendricks, that she
was intimate with Joe Secakuka,
Hopi Indian guide.
"The accusations are 4 mass of
falsehoods, - Mrs. Hendricks de-
clared today through her Attorney
0. A. Garth in reply to divorce ae-
tion instigated by her millionaire
husband yesterday in Brooklyn.
None of the principals in the sen
sational divorce action could be To-
Gated in Southern California today,
but it is understood both Mrs. Hen
bricks and the Indian are living in
the vicinity of Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
70 MEN DIE.
20 HURT IN
NINE CRASH

FORBACH, France, Mar. 81
Seventy men are believed to have
lost their lives and % others were
injured today when a coal hoist cage
plunged 1000 feet down a shaft at
the Merlbach mine.
Fifty bodies already have been
taken from the mine and 20 other
victims are believed dead in ca
vern nearly one fifth of mile
below the earth s surface.
Twenty five injured miners who
were rescued were half crazed by
their experience.
The district is stunned by the
tragedy. The government is plan
ming relief measures and the min
listers Of public works and labor are
enroute here to investigate.
The accident occurred when tho
men attempted to use the cage as
hoist to ride from the bottom of
the shaft to the earth s surface.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
ALL CHAMBERS
OF VALLEY TO
MEET TONIGHT

The regular meeting Of the AS
sociated Chambers Of Commerce Of
Imperial Valley is scheduled for to-
night at Heber, and promises to be
an interesting one, due to the recent
action of the Calexico Chamber Of
Commerce in withdrawing from the
valley organization.
The question Of q presiding off
Ger for the meeting will also have
to be threshed out, as President
Charles E. Scott is absent in Los
Angeles on business. By virtue of
the withdrawal Of the Calexico
chamber, Thomas J. Worthington,
first vice president of the associat-
ed chambers, IS unable to preside,
and Walter Havekorst, the second
vice president, is also absent from
the valley.
1t is probable that q temporary
presiding officer will be chosen by
a vote Of the meeting.
Ell Centre will be represented by
a delegation of 10 or more members
of the local chamber.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
FINNEY BILL IS
BEFORE SENATE
MINUSAPPROVAL

SACRAMENTO, Mar. 27.- The
Jones MurrayFinney resolution on
the'siX state Colorado river pact
went to the senate today minus any
recommendation from the senate
committee on federal relations.
A prolonged and bitter hearing on
the bill was held by the committee
yesterday. Irrigationists Of Imper-
ial valley contonded the reserva-
tion contained in the resolution alb
solutely necessary to protect the wa
ter rights of the farmers.
[. S. Webb, state attorney gen
eral told the committee he did not
believe the reservation was neces
sary and was of the opinion its in
clusion III the resolution rendered the
ratification without effect.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
Publication of
Income Taxes
To Be Delayed
by United Press Leased Wire

by United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, Mar. 27.-- The
treasury department today ordered
al internal revenue collectors not
to make public the new income tax
payments until Internal Revenue
Commissioner Blair had scrutinized
all figures on returns and given an
official order for publication.
This will delay publication Of the
figures, expected within few days.
for at last two months, officials
said.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
Texas Mayor Is
Given Three Year
Term in Prison
by United Press Leased Wire

TEXAS FALLS, Tex, Mar. 81
Frank Collier, former mayor of
Wichita Falls, was facing II three
year sentence in the penitentiary
today for the slaving of his 19-year-
old son.in-law, Ellie Robertson.
After pondering the case more
than 27 hours, the jury found Col
lier guilty of manslaughter and
assessed his punishment at three
year Imprisonment.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
FOREST
FIRE IS RAGING

HUGO, Okla, Mar. 27.-A forest
fire today was driving wild game
before it as flames swept across
southwestern Oklahoma toward
Arkansas.
All efforts to check the blazes,
raging through n heavily timbered
area, have been futile.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
CASE GIVEN TO
JURORS AT 1920
this MORNING
Utley Puts Up a Strong
Talk for Conviction
of Accused

Jim Calhoun s fate is in the
hands of the jury.
AT 1880 this morning, following
over eight days Of evidence and
argument, Judge Cole finished his
instructions and turned the case
over to the - men selected to
hear the evidence, for q decision.
The jury promptly retired to its
room at the courthouse. At 1890
the jury was taken TO lunch. and
at 1:30 was locked up to resume
deliberations.
Speculation among the large num-
Der of spectators as to the length
of time the jury will be- out varies
verdict will be, with each mans
guess as good as the next one's.
Attorney Edgar b. Hervey, for
the defense, stated he did not ex-
pect a verdict before late tonight,
and possibly not until tomorrow.
District Attorney Utley would not
make any comment in this connec-
ton, limiting himself to the state
ment that he is ready any time
the jury comes 4a. Both siHes 5X-
pressed confidence that Tie verdict
will be in their favor.
In an address that required only
littlq over an hour to give, con-
trasting sharply with the length of
time consumed by the defense in
its arguments, district attorney
yesterday afternoon asked the
Jury to return q verdict, convict
ing Calhoun for tho murder of Jean
Hudson in this city on December
2G. 1924.
The district attorney outlined
the facts which he said We're to be
taken into consideration by the
jury, "What happened7 Where did
it happen: How did J, happen' Wha
did it? and Why?' Eliminating the
what, where, how, and who, which
We're proven by the evidence sub,
mitted, Utley endeavored to show
why the crime was committed, and
charged that it was committed by
Calhoun while in drunken rage
against Hudson, with whom. he had
been on bad terms for long time.
Makes Strong Talk
Taking up the matter of defense,
he divided it into three classes, an
ahbi, self-defense, and insanity.
The evidence proved that Calhoun
committed the crimN, he said, and
he contended that it was not COM
mitted in self-defense, as Calhoun
went to Hudson S house armed with
a shotgun, and was determined to
kill him.
He then attacked the defense of
insanity, which had been submitted
by counsel for Calhoun, and argued
that Calhoun $ acts before lGd af-
ter the shooting, wereN not those of
an insane man, and he specifically
referred to the fact that Calhoun
knew the way to get to Heber, fol-
lowing the shooting; that he made
arrangements to be taken from
Heber to CalexicO; and that he
knew enough not to attempt to en-
ter Mexico through the regular
port of entry at Calexico, but jump
ed the line at a point east of Galex-
ice, instead, thereby preventing
capture by the officers at the GUS
toms house, who had been warned
to be on the watch for him.
The district attorney summed up
his plea for conviction with the
statement that law ana order must
be upheld, and that the conviction
of Calhoun would be notice to all
that crime cannot go unpunished in
Imperial County.
In case the verdict goes against
Calhoun, his attorneys stated this
morning that they will submit
motion for a new trial, and il that
is not granted they will appsal the
decision.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
HIGH RECORD
YESTERDAYK
LETTUCE CARS

With 2O1 cars ordered for to-
day lettuce shipment. indica-
tions that new high record
would be established were very
favorable. Yesterdays ship
ments amounted to 225 cars
from Imperial Valley, establish
ing new high mark. The total
shipments in the United States
amounted to 268 cars.
The total shipments from the val
leT this year, including those Of
yesterday, amounted to 1880 ears,
with S,044 on the same
date last year 1t is expected that
last year 5 total will be passed next
week.
In the local market, the demand
was reported slow, trading slow and
the market weak. Carloads f. o. b.
cash track 5s and larger sold for
$1.10 to $l.20 with few sales at
$l,25. Most shipments rolled un-
sold.
Chicago: Supplies liberal, demand
moderate, trading moderate, mar
ket firm for good stock. Imperial
Valley As 1926 to $3.50, few special
marks 81 to $425; 5s 1925 to $3.50;
6s $3.50 to $2.75.
New York: DemEnd moderate,
Imperial Valley So and 312s 81 to
$3.50, special marks So IS s.. to
$3.50, specials high as So; Is So to
$3.50.
Wire reports coming in late made
it impossible to secure tho full re-
port in time to print.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
GRAND JURY LNDICTS WHEEL Err
is
Charged Trio,
Montana Deals
Dy United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, March 27.-A
true bill indicting Senator Burton
*. Wheeler, Montana, Democrat, on
a charge of conspiracy to defraud
the government in connection with
Montana oil deals. WAS returned to-
day by the District of Columbia
grand jury.
Edwin Booth and Gordon Camp
bell of Montana were indicted with
Wheeler on the same charges.
The indictment charges Wheeler
and the two other men with "con-
spiracy to obtain illegally the use
of land in Montana which was part
of the public domain of the United
States.
james MeGowan, who was also
named in the government s case,
was not indicted. He appeared be
fore the grand jury and testified
recently.
This is the second indictment of
Wheeler i'll connection with his al
legged activities as lawyer before
the interior department for Camp
bell, his client, for whom it was
charged he was using his influence.
The first indictment was return
ed last fall in Great Falls, Mont,
shortly after Wheeler had become a
candidate for vice president on the
I Independent ticket with Senator La
Toilette. The first indictment has
=. never been brought to trial.
Former Attorney General Stone
started this second investigation
before the local grand jury, claim
ing he had new evidence in the
case.
Charged With Bribe'
Wheeler, Campbell and Booth also
are charged jointly with offering
bribe to Francis NJ. Goodwin,
while Goodwin was assistant secre-
Ntarv Of the interior, to facilitate
Issuance of prospecting permits.
Twenty four separate overt acts
are charged against each of the de-
PENDANTS.
Booth also was charged with hav-
ing used his influence to obtain
Z permits while he was solicitor for
the interior department and later
while he was acting as special as
sistant to the L. S. Attorney Gen
eral
The indictment charged that
I Wheeler tried 70 obtain control Of
10000 acres Of land in TooIe coun-
tv. Montana, which were legally
subject to permits for prospecting
for oil and gas.
The jury has been in session since
early in February, cx-Attorncy Gen
eral Stone having announced in
January that he had important new
evidence to lay before it III the
Wheeler case.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-27
VALLEY ENJOYS
OLD FASHIONED
THUNDER STORM
Showers General Through
Southland; .O9 of
Inch Here

Imperial Valley was treated to
the unusual treat of brisk rain
fall last night, accompanied by
thunder and lightning. For several
hours previous to midnight, the sky
was overcast, with frequent flash
es of lightning playing around the
southern end Of the valley.
The rain started to fall shortly
before midnight, and fer the bet
ter part of an hour thereafter. fell
heavily. According to the gauge of
the Imperial Irrigation District at
Calexico, the rainfall registered 90
inch.
1t was general throughout the
valley, reports stating that Braw-
ley had slight shower much ear
lier in the evening. Along the
coast it rained throughout the en-
tire day yesterday.
This morning valley residents
were greeted by muddy roads, While
sidewalks were covered with a thin
film of muddy slime. The bright
sunshine, today, accompanied by Il
brisk wind, will undoubtedly dry
up the greater part Of the mud by
night.
LOS ANGELES, Mar. 27.-Furth-
cr. showers We're forecast today for
Southern California following unex
peeted downpours throughout the
southland the past "a hours.
Practically all southland points
were visited by light showers or
sprinkles yesterday and last night,
according to tho weather bureau.
Unsettled conditions will prevail
until Saturday, when fair and
warmer weather is promised
Ranchers reported today the pre-
cipitation had proved boon to
growing crops.
Total rainfall in inches ut various
points was recorded as follows:
Evening star., 1925-07-05
COMRADES HONOR
FRANK M. F|NOTT|
Given Purse and Gifts on Re-
tirement From Service
of Government.

Frank NJ. Finotti, chief clerk at st.
Elizabeths Hospital since 1915, was
retired from service-under the law
governing retirement for age-last
Tuesday. after having served contin-
uously as an employe of the hospital
for the last AZ years. Mr.. Finotti.
who was 70 years old, had the dis
tinction of never having missed day
from work due to sickness, during his
long service at the hospital.
AS a means of expressing appreci-
alton for his long service at the hos
pital officers and other employees pre-
sented Mr.. Finotti a hundred-dollar
purse, flowers and many small gifts
Had Wide Career.
Mr. Finotti has had a wide and
varied career and numbers among his
friends many Of the political leaders
throughout the United States. These
include former governors, Senator'S
and Representatives. He had many
friends in the old Dakota Territory,
where he had charge of taking the
census of 1880.
His first service with the local hos
pital was as an attendant at the old
Government Hospital for the Insane.
now ST. Elizabeth's Hospital. In 1905
he was promoted to the position of
supervisor of clerks, after having
served as record and property clerk,
respectively. When the Office Of chief
clerk was created in 1915 Mr.. Finotti
was given the position. Prior to his
service at St. EliZabeth's Hospital he
had been an employe of the Govern
ment in several of the Western
States.
Educated at Boston.
A native of Maryland. Mr.. Finotti
was educated at Boston College,
where his father was Italian consul
for many years. The former prior to
his service with the Government was
in the mercantile business for several
years. travelling extensively as job
bing salesman for his father.
In 1874 he had the unusual expert.
ence of being appointed justice of the
peace of Suffolk County. Mass. by
Gov. Claf1in. only to resign his COM
mission because of being several
months less than q years of age.
Following this he went in business
for himself in Indianapolis. In 1875
he sold his business and spent sew
eral months as a travelling salesman.
Later he went in the Government
service. where he served with distinc-
ton for so many years.
Evening star., 1925-07-05

United States In June 1880, ordered all
French commanding officers to render
not only to Gen. Washington, but also
to the President of Congress the
honors of a marshal of France 1t is
probable that this order and the fact
that the French Gen. Rochambeau
was placed under Washington's or
ders gave rise to the belief that the
title of marshal was effectively con-
ferred upon our Commander-in-c chief" !"
(Comte De Rochambeau was sent
in 1880 with the rank of lieutenant
general, to command 5000 French
troops to assist the American colo
nists under Gen. Washington, against
the English)
Evening star., 1925-07-05

completed its recommendation upon
the question, which will be circulated
among the league council August l.
instead of July IS, as previously
planned. The crux of the problem
lies in the final disposition of Mosul
village, which the British regard as
even more important than the boun-
darieS for the oil zone. The Turks
have intimated that restoration of
the village to Turkish dominion is
essential before an acceptable COM
promise can be reached.
1t is understood the commission be-
lieves the partition of Mosul village
to be undesirable, feeling that either
Britain or Turkey must have the
town outright.
(Copyright 1920
Evening star., 1925-07-05
Now Every One Knows It.

Chester K. Shore for seven years
has been trying to get his bachelor of
arts degree at the University of Kan
sas. He was denied his parchment be-
cause he had not taken gymnasium.
He finally did the required gym"
work, and then printed cards sent to
his friends read: This is telling the
whole cock-eyed world that Chester
K. Shore has completed the required
course in gym at the University of
Kansas and will now receive his
A B. degree" A postscript on the
card said: "On account of my having
taken so much exercise in the last
nine months. 1 will not take part in
the commencement exercises"
Evening star., 1925-07-05
Women Lose Immunity.

Women travelling between Cunada
and the United States will now be
searched at some of the customs points
by woman inspectors. Female SNUG
glers of liquor, cigarettes and jewelry
have increased to such an extent that
the modesty shown by the man in
spectors had to be overcome. Miss
NJ A. Jameson is the first woman in
spector in the Canadian service.
Evening star., 1925-07-05

Mosquito Name Maligns.

Although Mosquito Inlet is the
name beautiful body Of water near
Daytona, Fla, has borne since the six.
teenth century, the property owners
in that section have appealed to the
United States Geographic Board TO as
sist them in changing 1t to Halifax
Inlet for obvious reasons. The Old
name has maligned the section for
years and does not attract visitors or
homeseekers, say those interested in
the change. a new hotel. costing over
a million and a quarter dollars. will
take care of the new crowds expected
when the baleful name has been
changed.
Evening star., 1925-07-05
Horse Carries Tail Light.

A mounted patrolman in Camden,
n. j., has taken pity on his horse and
fitted it out with tail light. The
animal had been frequently hit and
badly bruised by autoists who COM
planned they could not see the animal
The tail light is in reality a red re-
fiector that flashes red only when the
lights from the auto strike it.