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Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
yuma Blackie's"
Trial Has Begun

Trial of Howard Johnson alias
"Numa Blackic' began yesterday,
for the murder of Charles Abel at
Calipatria in February. before
Judge Conkling and Il jury in De-
partmcnt No. . of the superior
court.
Ike Holmes, Calipatria chief of
police, DIR. +. +. Malone of Braw-
ley and Louise Brown, alias "Pan-
sv, were called as witnesses for
the prosecution. Holmes testified
to the investigation conducted into
the killing of Abel and to condi-
tions at the latter $ home when the
officers arrived following the find
ing of Abcl's body. DR.. Malone
gave testimony regarding the ma
turc Of the wounds which caused
death. Louise Brown, who was n
member of the party at Abel 3
home. which resulted fatally, testi-
fled to the fact that there had been
considerable drinking preceding the
quarrel which cost Abel his life.
It was expected that the prose-
cution would close its case this af-
teruoon.
For the second time q jury dis
agreed as to thc guilt of innocence
Of Jack Lyall, charged with bur
plarv, when verdict could not be
reached Yesterday after several
hours dclibcration following Il two
dav trial in department No. | of the
sunrrior court.
Ivall was tried several weeks ago
and the Jury reported inability to
rercc upon a verdict. Yesterday 5
Jury stood at six to six when the
court decided to discharge them.
District Attorney Utlcv stated to-
day that he had not decided whether
or not to place Lyall on trial third
time.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
Jarvis Explains
P. O. to C. of c.

Inspector Jarvis of the United
States post office, gave an inter
esting talk on post office work and
methods at the chamber Of com
mercc lurcheon this noon.
Following the talk the inspector
stated he would be glad to answer
any questions, and he was immedi-
ately transformed into a target for
inquiries which the members of the
chamber hurled at him.
Several local business men inform,
ed the inspector that additional
clerks are needed in the FL Centre
post ofrice and asked him to use his
influence to obtain additional assist
ance here.
A nominating committe consist
ing of Judge Franklin j. Cole, Pat
Glasgow. Charles f. Scott, Howard
2. Meyer and DR.. Il. c. Clemens was
appointed to name 81 candidates for
the office of director, from which
number II will be elected.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
By LINCOLN QUAKBERG
Omitted Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

MARINE BASE, san DIEGO,
Calf, April 1.-THE test imonv of
General Smedlev d. Butler against
Colonel Alexander s. Williams, ac-
cused Of being drunk and unfit for
duty, was again attacked by defense
witnesses today.
Additional evidence, including that
of medical experts, was presented to
the military court in an effort to
prove the defense contention that
Colonel Williams was more i'll than
drunk on the night of his alleged
intoXication.
Several witnesses have testified
that aside from appearing a bit
weak and pale, Colonel Williams
appearance and conduct were normal
on the night of March when he
was host to General Butler at a
welcoming party, which the latter
claims was featured by cocktails.
The defense cOntended today that
the accused marine officer was suf-
fering from the effects of tropical
fever, contracted years ago in Haiti
and aggravated by subsequent tours
of duty in the tropics.
Such fevcrs often cause the vic
tim to tremble and partially lose
Continued on page three
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
Arctic Explorer
Cheers Another
by United Press Leased Wire

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, April Ii
One explorer who hopes to cross tn"
north pole by airplane today extend
ed best wishes to another who will
try the same feat in a dirigible.
Captain George II. wilkins, com
mander of the Detroit Arctic eXpe-
dition, now transporting supplies
from here to Point Barrow, the final
base. declared he hoped the Amund-
sen dirigible flight, under way from
the other side of the world, would be
a success.
81 conceived the idea in 1919
of using n dirgible for Arctic cX-
plorations but none was available at
that time Captain wilkins said,
81 believe Amumdsen chances are
excellent. -
No more supplies will be trans
ported this week via the aerial route
to Barrow, it was announced. Both
planes. the Alaskan and Detroiter,
probably will fly to the last base
with gasoline and other provisions
the next time the trip is made.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
SAN DIEGO EXCURSIONISTS
REACH Ell CENTRIC ON TIME

The San. Diego. Chamber, Of.
Commerce excursion to FL Centre
and other Imperial Valley points
and Yuma, arrived here on schedule
this morning and had breakfast at
the Barbara Worth. After meeting
FL Centro's people and visiting the
city they were taken in autos to
other points in the valley. The
following special wire from San
Diego indicates the popularity of
the excursion.
President Howard P. Meyer of
Ell Centre s chamber of commerce
welcomed the visitors and President
Lane u. Webber of San Diego S
chamber replied, thanking the local
body for the warm reception ac-
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
Biz Reservoir Is
Plan of County

Construction of Il reservoir with
u capacity of $4,000 gallons of wa
ter is under way at tnc county farm
and when completed it will insure
at all times an adequate supply of
clean water for household purposes
as well as perfectng the fire pro
lection at the farm, according to
Superintendent Weir.
The reservoir was authorized by
the board of supervisors, following
presentation Of Il plan by Supervisor
Smith. who visited the farm and
saw that the old water supply was
not only inadequate but was a men
ace to the health of the inmates.
A gang of prisoners from the coun-
ty Jail is doing the construction
work, thereby making it possible
to provide the reservoir at a mini
mum of expense to the county.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
DRY CZAR
IN FAVOR
Of BEER
Andrews Tells Senate 1t
Would Aid Prohibition
Enforcement.
STILL IN SENATE
Enforcement Chief Makes
No Attempt to Seize
Illegal Utersil.
BY PAUL R. MALLON
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent }

WASHINGTON, April IA. c.
Andrews, federal prohibition czar,
today came ont in favor of legaliz-
ing beer of low alcoholic content.
Testifying before the senate pro-
hibition investigating committee,
Andrews said he believed modifi-
cation of the Volstead act to en-
courage mild alcoholic beverages
would aid enforcement of prohibi-
ton.
Andrews, in answer to a question
concerning his opinion on strict gov
eminent supervision of beer distri-
button, said:
~ think that would aid law en-
forcement.'
The question was put by Senator
Reed, Missouri, Democrat. who ex-
planned that the beer would be sold
only in hotels and restaurants with
meals and for home consumption.
Is Against Wines
Andrews refused to commit HIM
self regarding wines.
II don't think palatable wines
can be manufactured which would
not be Intoxicating Andrews said.
"But II per cent wines would
not be intoxicating?' Reed asked.
~ don't know about that An
drews said. 81 would not like to
say anything about wines. I do be-
lieve it would be helpful in suppress
ing bootleggers if the governments
would supervise distribution of bev-
erages that are Intoxicating in
fact.
1t would be "disastrous if beer
were permitted to be sold in sa-
looms, he said.
Julien Goldman, wet prosecuting
Attorney in leading up to the ques-
tien, said 90 per cent of the alco-
holic beverages consumed before
prohibition were beers.
1--WE are beer drinking nation"
said Goldman.
"Weil,, there was Il lot of hard
liquor consumed, too, - Andrews re-
piled.
But don't You think it would
benefit our people to permit manu-
! facture of bcer?' Goldman asked.
: d" 20 you mean for home consump-
| tiCn - Andrews returned.
! " IS, by no means do | suggest n
return of the saloOn.'
u think it would be well if We
had close government supervision.
/ think many citizens now drinking
hard liquor would be satisfied with
beer
: Andrews testimony was hailed by
the vets as the high spot of their
ease, placing the chief federal law
! enforcement officer on record in
favor of notwithstanding in
fact.
The law now provides that beer
can only he manufactured with less
Continued on Page O.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
Bandits Kidnap,
Rob Mail Clerk

POLIET, H., April l4.-Frank
Watson kidnapped in Indiana Har-
hor this morning when two bandits
held up his mail truck and took him
away with the loot, was picked up
near this city today after he had
been deserted by fleeing robbers.
Watson, aftr wild automobile
RIDE which eliminated two miles
north of Joliet, had seen the two
bandits open the mail bags and rifle
them. In place of taking him back
il,to the automobile after they had
rifled the sacks, they forced him to
remain behind.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
San Luis ObispO
Tribune Is Sold
BY United Press Leased Wire

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Cal, April
l4.-R. C. Hoyt, owner of the San
Luis Obispo morning tribune ard
Daily Telegram, daily papers, an
houneed today the sale of the pub
fishing plant and building housing
the papers to the James G.. Seripps
newspaper organization.
The new stockholders in the San
Luis Obispo properties are Mrs.
James G.. Scripps, +. C. Rogers, B. III
Garfield, J. w. Curtis, Leroy Sand
crs, II. B. r. Briggs and Neal Iiellis.
The new owners took possession
today. T.. c. Rodgers was elected
president of the Herald Publishing
company and will be publisher Of
both the Tribune and Telegram.
The James C. Seripps newspapers
with which the newspapers here vii
be associated include the Los Angr
les Record, Seattle Star, Portland
News, Spokane Press and Tacoma
Times.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
SECRETARY OF WAR TAKES
WESTERN HARBOR FUNDS

WASHINGTON, April T4.-Secrc-
tary of War Davis today withdrew
river and harbor Improvement funds
amounting to $465,000 from San
Francisco and Boston and re-allotted
that sum for improvements of To
ledo harbor.
The re.allottcd funds, which will
be replaced when the new allot-
ment is made by congress, follow:
San Francisco harbor $50, 900, Oak
land harbor $4,000, San Pablo bay
and Mare Island strait $4,000,
Humboldt harbor and bav, Califor-
mia, 100000, Boston harbor, Mass
lachusetts $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
Two Marines Die
In Plane Crash

WASHINGTON. April IL Two
marine corps aviators were killed at
Cummon, Va, today when their De
Haviland plane crashed to earth.
First Sergeant Neal w. Abbott,
pilot of the plane, and Master Tech
meal Sergeant Clarence b. Mix, pass
cngcr, were instantly killed.
The plane was flying from Guam
itco, Va, TO Hampton Roads, Va,
! when the crash occurred.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
Bv MAX BUCKINGHAM
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

HERRIN, H.. April Daylight
and the tramp of soldiers feet to-
day dispclled fear of further vio-
lencc in riot Hcrrin.
The city which has been named
=" bloody for its frcoucnt massa
cres and riots, whore only yesterday
six men were slain in a main street
pnn battle, brought about by an elec-
tion feud, today was at peace--a
peace which might not exist were it
not for the company of state guards
patrolling the streets,
Night found the city deserted.
Hcrrin counted her dead, found three
klansmen and three anti-klansmen
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14

by United Press Leased Wire
BOSTON. April 14.-Action
of the Watch and Ward society
in engineering the ban here
against the alleged immoral
April number of the American
Mercury today was declared il
legal in an opinion handed down
by Judge James A. Morton Jr.
in federal court.
The decision was made on the
bill Of complaint filed by
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
FEDERAL COURT IN MENCKEN
TRIAL ENDS THE CASE TODAY

Henry L. Mencken. editor of
Mercury. against the Rev. j.
Frank Chase and the Watch
and Ward society, of which he
is secretary.
judge Morton ordered that
a motion to dismiss the bill Of
complaint be denied and that a
temporary injunction be issued
to restrain the Watch and
Ward society from interfering
with the Mercury's business.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
HERRIN SAFE AS TROOPS
PATROL STREETS OF CITY

;had been killed in the fight, went
home to its evening meal and quiet
" stole away to bed-another
bloody chapter in its history record
ed.
Dawn found the city awake. Min
ers stepped brisklv from their homes
and started off to their strips and
their shafts. Business men came
down and opened their stores and
shons. Election officials prepared to
finish counting Yesterdays ballots.
But everywhere there were sold
iers, trampng their posts with
rifles at their shoulders. No gath
ering of men or of women was per
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14

corded them. Plans to visit Braw-
ley and Holtville in a body had to
be cancelled, although some of the
visitors will see those valley cities.
The travellers were shown the vari-
Gus industrial plants of FL Centre,
and other points of interest. John
II. n. Adams, director of publicity
for the excursionists, took moving
pictures of the latter and their
hosts in front of the Barbara Worth
and made close up "stills" of the
presidents of the two chambers of
commerce.
san DIEGO, April 14.-All San
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
OTHERS REACH INDIA
RY United Press LeuSad MirN

KARACHI, India, April l4.-Cap-
tains GaIlarza and l.origa, the Span
ish Madrid Manila Toxic FLYERS, ar
rived today from Benderabbas.
Persia. Both were in good condi-
tion.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
Freeman Was Certain

l'usS Brennan : nominate ION had
appeared SO certain from the very
stapt that the Democratic primary
attracted only passing attention
within .hc state.
Ii was in the other fight where
the Rcpnhlicnns were choosing be-
tween Mckinlcv aud Smith as their
candidate to defeat Brcnnan that
the real interest reutcrcd Smith
sw"rt Chicago with c1sc, surprised
his most loval supporters by piling
up more votes than Mckinley in the
6ownstatc counties and rode TO vie
tcry by u ma iority that will certain
L. pass 5000 and may reach lO0,-
GOC.
Aside from the Smith landslide.
the Republican party in Illinois
voted almost Solidlv regular. -
Henry II. Rathbonc and Richard
Yates again were nominated as
congressman nj large. The stamp
of approval again was placed unon
Martin Il. Madden, Morton ID. Hull
aud Frank X. Reid. Carl Il. Chind-
hlom and other incumbent congress
men.
Reid was nominated in his district
sitter Spectacular primary fight
against Mrs. Bertha Bauer. uromi-
ncnt society woman and widow Of
the late Jacob Bauer. Il millionaire
manufacturer.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
WILLIAMS
TR|AL. NOW
NEAR END
May Know Verdict Today
Or Tomorrow; Buffers
Evidence Attacked.
OFFICERS CAN TALK
Both Colonel and His
Wife Can Be Called to
Witness Stand.

MARINE BASE, SAN DIEGO,
Calf, April 1.-THE defense in
the court martial Of Colonel
Alexander S. Williams, accused
of intoxication by General Smed-
ley D. Butler, completed presen-
tation Of testimony late today.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
PROHIBITION AND
WORLD COURT HIT
i'm ILLINOIS VOTE
Brennan Nominated on
Dry Law Repeal, Smith
on Anti-COurt
BY EDWARD c. DEER
Jnitcd Press Staff Correspondent

SA--bSf SF'D tS'iA W. PSAiNt%liS
CHICAGO, April l4.-ProhibtiGn
and the world court are TO be the
Chicf objects of attack during the
bitter senatorial campaign that IL
linois is facing as Il result Of yes
tcrdaY $ statewide primaries.
Democrats Of this state voted their
satisfaction with the 'dripping
wet platform of their boss, George
l.. Brennan. naming him ~ their
candidate for thc United States
senate. Brennan s greatest appeal
for votes will bc made on the fact
HAT he faVors-not modification --
Int repeal of the prohibition laws.
Republicans. in Il primary cont"s;
Of even greater national Significance
refused to endorse the present SEN
ator, William Il. Mckinney, a so ,-,ll-
81 Coolidge Republicans; voiced
their disapproval of the world
court aud selected Colonel Frank L..
Smith rs their candidate. Smith
VIII not discuss prohibition hut will
ask for votes on his promise to fight
the court to the very limit.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14

Permission has been granted for
new bank in Santa Maria, Santa
Barbara county, with capital of
100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
Chief Enforcement Officer Andreuvs Declares for Beer
MADRID-TOKYO AIR
MEN REMAIN> LOST
in ECYPT'S SANDS
Others Cross Persia and
Reported Safe in India
in Good Condition.
BY United Press Leased Wire

CAIRO, April l4.-Captain Este
vcz, the Spanish flyer who has been
missing since Monday, still is unac-
counted for today, according to
royal air force officials here who
are directing the aerial search for
the Spaniard and his mechanic.
There is no confirmation here Of the
Ragdad report that Estevez had
been found about 200 miles from
Amman, Palestine. It is believed
the report refers to the discovery
Yesterday Of Estevez' deserted
plane.
Captain Estevez is the leader of
the Spanish flight from Madrid to
Toxic by way Of Manila. In the hop
from Cairo to Bagdad he came dewn
in the desert and has not reported
since.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
El Centre Chapter. Order of
DeMolay, Masonic hall, 7:3O
p. M.
Naturalization class, Lincoln
school.
Foreign night class, Lincoln
school.
churches.
T. o. @. F. meets. Davis hall.
City council meets.
''The Masqucradcr, Brunk's
tent theater.
"Joanna and Laughing at
Death double bill, Valley
theater
Thunder Mountain Palace
theater.
TOMORROW
Rotary Club luncheon, Hotel
Barbara Worth
Community singing, 10000
club, 2 p. III.
Woman's Ten Thousand club
meeting, club house, 2:30 p. III.
Boy scouts recently planted 300
'cllow pines on the crest south o
,tt. I 4 4
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
Would Aid Movies

JTpshaw said his bill was intended
To- aid the moving picture industry
rather than mflict any hardship up
ou it.
"Mv bill is not for mct'cnlous
and mcddlcs0mc censorship of pie
lures already produced ut heavy "N-
rcusc; il is intended t" purify tins
Great fountain of Influence at lis
s.urcc. So rs 80 prevent it's poiSoh-
ops end devastating overflow upon
The rlastic youth Of America, - he
sad.
"With one billion, five hundred
million dollars invested, with annual
admissions amounting to a billion
dollars, with 50 many of them Young
proplc-and with many screens rccE-
iug with social rottrmcss and
fiashiup defiance to every decent
IL vrof God and man, only the strong
arm of the federal government can
cope With thi, colossal mcaa'" to
The ideals aud th morals of the
homer aud ;hc youth Of thc M
tInu
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
HAYS IS
DENOUNCED
IN HOUSE
Scathing Arrangement of
Movie Car for Alleged
Immoral Pictures.
PO!SONS OUR YOUTH
Such is Charge of Repre-
sentative Upshaw Of
Georgia.
b. WILLIAM j. McEFoY
United Press Staff Corrosp sndent

WASHINGTON, April li.-In "
scathng dcnnnciation or VIII ilavS'
ear Of the movies, Representa-
tive Uralaw, Democrat, Georgia
told the house education committee
today that stringent federal censor
snip and regulation of the moNnG
piciure industry is required for TIA"
protection of the nation : youth.
Urging enactment Of his h.ll ere,
?ting n federal movie censorship
commission, rpshaw branded llHys
- .'am alihi for the movi" monopoly
auJ q lullaby for the conscience ot
decent God fearing America.
"If Mr.. IIavs tells MS, tpshaw
dctlarcd. "that we simply have ~"
i,ca how manr bad pictures he has
kept off tn" screen, we reply 'ha'
VIC do know how many bad ones il"
ha. allowed 10 - on the screen.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
At Boston

At BOSTON
New York oil 0O2 20l-7 II I
Boston 0O2 0O5 l0x-S - O
Hoyt, Pennock, McQuadic and
Collins; Ruffing, Wills and Castor.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14

Boston 600 600
Philadelphia 0Ol 025
Weirts, Wingfiold, Ryan and J.
Taylor; Dean and Wilson.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14

Boy scouts recently planted 1000
yellow pines ON the crest south of
Lake Arrowhead, San Bcrnardino
county,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
TODAY'S BOX SCORES
AMERICAN

AC WaSnlnSCOn
Philadelphia 600 0al O00-l 6
WASHINGTON GOO 800 00v--3 10 |
HaTiss, Quinn and Cochranc; Gov
elcSkic and Rucl.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14

NATIONAL
At Philadelphia
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14
At New York

AT Cincinnati
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14

Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14

Continued on page three
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-14

At St. Louis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-02
Putting a Writer Right

sC. III. Bretherton, an English
author. thinks that dyspepsia caused
by pie Is affecting American
thought adversely. He even goes
so far as to say that 1t is the prime
cause Of our divorce evil :,
America isn't speaking for all nar
tive pie. Some Of It is as devastat-
ing to mind and body as some Of
England's far-famed Yorkshire pud-
ding, but d slab OF real hone-
made apple pie served with rich,
fce.cold cream, provided Mr.. Breti1-
erton's palate is keenly attsined
and he Is Of fair mind, wound make
him apologize TO Americas most
popular dessert, and seek another
cause for our adverse thought.
Cryskal-cleay, pure American i
u the ice that chills 90 much
Of the cream that adds glory
to apple pie.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-02
SIX IRISH ENTER
ARMY SCHOOLS

In compliance with the request OF
the Irish Free States. made through
Gen. r. A. Smiddy. minister Of the
Free States, six officers from the
Irish army viii be admitted to va
rious service schools this fall, &C
cording to the War Department.
Realizing the real Importance OF
infantry training, just exactly half
of these officers are going to the in.
fantry school for the company Of
ficers' course that will open there
In September. Capts. Joseph Dunn
and Patrick Berry, and Lieut..
Sloane Collins.Powell are the officers
taking the infantry course.
Two officers viii attend the com.
mand and general staff school at
Fort Leavenwortn. while one win go
tc the field artillery school at Fort
Sill.
For the first time the infantry
school viii number among its stu
dents officers from European coun-
try.
Twelve officers from the Cuban
army have taken the training at
this school, and one from Peru, and
one officer from Chile.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-02

at McCook Field by Lieutenant
George w. Goddard, air service,
who took successful photographs
from a plane at height Of 1900
feet, using flash bombs and a
special camera shutter synchron-
lied with the flash.
The tests conducted last week
indicate that practical perfection
for military purposes is attainable
in night aerial photography. Groups
OF people on the streets, the de-
tailed outline Of cars in office
buildings were easily discernable
in the photographs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-08-02
SECTION VIII.
Questions 54-62 Inclusive.

Questions 64-62 Inclusive.
r saOs my brother Van at hotel
and neat time IeGve hotel about
to the ntissiom. told dim (VanJ
I 90 to see my friend. He Van
trent to the moving picture tHedter
and GC6it for me. I didn't tell him
aeho my friend aCdS. When re-
turned to the mission after 9.o'clocE,
Wn 4cGs IN.
This is all most illogical. The
street car time between the Hotel
Harris and the mission was found
to be from 40 minutes to one hour
and 20 minutes, according to the
time OF day and traffic conditions.
To leave the mission about 7:15.
take the long trip to the hotel and
be back at the mission again q litt1s
after 8, might be humanity possible
but so senseless as to be unbeiey.
able. was known to be a very
sick man. Street car travel has al.
ways made me more or less nl-
and to have me take two such long
trips II WI telephoned he would be
back "about 8 or 8" as the detec-
tives claim. is quite too illogical.
So also the fact that I would not
take Van with me II he was going
to help us. If 1t had been true
that Mr.. WI had told me to send
for Van because he might help (see
section lid, it would certainly have
been logical to take him to the mis-
sion to familiarize him with the
situation and to talk over details of
the plot with Mr.. WI and myself
I do not know a great deal about
crime even after seven and one-half
years Of Jail life but it seems rea-
sonable to make an accomplice fa-
nliliar with the plot and the plot.
ters. To let Van go to the movies
at time when he might be needed
seems somewhat stupid.