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Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07
Farmers Robbed
of S2OO,OOO,OOO by
Soil Erosion

Rushing rainwater sweeping over
the fields of the United States ear
ricS away 20 times as much plant
food material every year as is per-
manrntly removed by the farmers
crops. says II. II. Bennett, soil
scientist of the United States de
partmcnt of agriculture. Soil cro-
sion takes 100000. 600 out of the
pockets of the farmers every year,
hc estimates. Yet most of the at
tcntion given to soil conservation
j. in connection with the compare
lively insignificant loss of plant
clements due to cropping: the much
greater loss caused by erosion is
almost completely overlooked.
While the annual loss of plant
food material due to rushing wat
rr> is estimated to approximate
l26.0U0, 900. 900 pounds as compared
10 only 100000. .000 pounds per-
manently removed by crops. the loss
of plant food material is by no
means the only damage caused by
erosion. Millions of tons of rich
top soil are carried out to sea an
muallv, leaving in many instances
soil very infertile and one that
is more difficult to till.
Takes Top Soil
Erosion takes the rich top soil
from the gentlcst slopes as well rs
fro mthe hillsides. Much of this
soil that is removed is deposited
over the rich bottom lands farther
down the valleys. often running
crops and depositing sand and 9th
cr inert material of an inferior fer
tilitv.
While the more violent types of
erosion which form gullics into
which houses topplr are of such
charac' Is to attract the atten-
tion of lard owners, sheet erosion
is quietly wasting hc lands of the
country and imp'oN i>hing the far
mcrS on Il much Va>ter scale. The
effects are generally unrecognized
b}' farmers. often beng incorrectly
a>crihcd to soil d"niction ty crops
\ea ..lv every imnorra' agricultural
county Of the cuunt'v suffers to
some extent from sheet erosion
which takes the rich top soil from
both gentle .td >'""p slopes. In onH
Instances if was f. md that seven
i}ches of ton soil were removed III
II wears from Il gently sloping
field gown" corn under ordinary
cultivation. Soil scientists agree
that most of the woinout soils of
tn" w"rl,l are in their present con-
dition because much of the surface
has washed away. aad not because
they have been Worn out by crop
ping.
The United states is far behind
most nations of the world in the
matter of soil conservation. In
some parts of world large areas of
land have been destroyed by cro-
sion, notably in Asia Minor and
China. But the undeStroyed parts
of these old countries have gene
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07
Gives New Reason
For Queens Trip
To United States
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DEN YER. Colo. bee. :. \ new
version of the cause for the trip TO
America of Queen Marie of Rou.
mania was told here today.
Visioning II new capital city for
her nation, with white avenues but
with old world customs. brought the
woman to this land. according to
Hugh Kirby, New York financicr
and chairman of the reorganization
beard of tc Wyoming and Montana
railroads.
AS the queens special agent in
negotiations for construction of the
city. Kirby says he has been in
close touch with the affairs relating
to the project.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07
BY ROY J. GIBBONS
NEA Service Writer

Copyright. 1926, NEA Service
HOLLAND. Mich. Dec. ;. -
Many a barefoot small boy has felt
that he would be the happiest
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07
Big Hutch" To
Continue Fight
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SACRAMENTO. Dee. 7.-E. 4.
= BIG Hutch llutchings expects to
make another appeal in New York
courts to escape being brought back
to California to finish his prison
term. according to word received by
Governor Richardson from District
Attorney Banton of New York.
Ranton suggested that the govern
or delay sending a state agent to
return with IIutchings until further
action had been taken on the case.
&" Every effort will be made II
return the noted confidence mal
to Saa Quentin prison, the govern.
or commented.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07

often didn' t have enough money to
90 To Them. But he vowed that
some day he would own one-or
ut least own a lot of wild animals.
And now, ut so. multimillionaire
Getz has made his bovhood dream
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07

Il II get some like that to play
with, he said when they told him
But wages for n six-ycar old 80
wears ago were not sufficient even
for tn" purchase of tho dog that
Getz craved, to say nothing of Il
grown tiger or elephant.
Then came the turn of fate. Getz
loSe. Today he is one of the coun,
trv'S most influential coal mine
operators.
He has the menagerie coveted
during his bovhood and he is shar-
ing his happiness with the world.
With his two sons he lives be-
tween his farm here and Chicago,
driving back and forth as fancy die
tatcs.
Gave Steeds Away
Some time ago he despatched q
commission to Arabia when the no.
tion seized him to have herd of
pure blood Arabian horses.
When the animals arrived Getz
gave them all away to friends. Why
Because his friends admired them
so much.
4 wanted them to have some
fun. too. he SAYS.
His zoo and farm are constantly
open to the public.
Tho rich man 5 money is buying
back his lost childhood.
These pictures show Getz of Hol-
land. Mich. exhibiting some of the
animals in his private zoo. At the
left he appears with diminutive
pony. said to be the smallest in eX-
iStence; center he is shown playing
with two orang outangs.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07
Minor Leagues
Want Lands
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ASHENILLE. \. s. Dec. I. =
Members of 'the National Associa-
tion of Baseball Leagues at the
opening session of the 25th annual
convention today demanded that
the major leagues reelcct Judge X.
NJ. Lands as commissioner of organ
lied baseball with no curtaiment
of his dutieS.'
The resolution presented by Presi-
dent John d. Martin of the southern
league was regarded as an ultima
tum to the major leagues that the
ma ior- minor agreement will con
tinue only if Landis is reelected.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07
National Guard
To Be Increased

SACRAMENTO. Cal, Dec =
The war department has authorized
an increase in the strength of the
present enrolment of 5,256 to $500,
Adiutant General r. +. Mttelstacdt
announced today. The increase. eff
fcctivc Jan. will not permit or
ganization of new units. but each
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07
STEAMSHIP Is
PILED UP ON ROCK.

PORTLAND. Ore.. nve. Radi
advice 60 the merchants exehana
here today reported the steame
Asuka Maru. whieh beaded on thl
coast in November for the Orienl
on the rocks off the coast of Japa
not far from Kobe.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07
Owns His Own Zoo

lie has established hlS own pri-
vatc 200 on his beautiful 'Lake-
side Farm. near here. and has fill
cd it with all the strange animals
he wanted TO have when he was Il
voung>tor.
And he keeps the place omen to
the public. He even holds big bar
hecucs To give an added treat to the
peoplc who come to see his collec-
fion.
TIn's doing il all To satisfy the
vearning that tormcnted him when
10 ,"aS a Kid.
The zoo consists of some - ami
mails. These range in size and kind
all the way from \ pair of 2+foot
p"thon snakes up 70 an elephant.
Scattered in between ere mc)9n2e
II tigers. Il lion. virietioS of mcn
KEYS. ia0uarS the smallest pony in
thc world al1 what not.
Grtz ioNee his animals. Th"v ..
mind him of poor kids. He was poor
himself once and knows the value of
a little kindness.
Aud he loves people. That : WHY
he has his informal parties at
which he has fed as many as 100000
guests.
q m getting too old to 90 to
other peoples celebrations. 7 want
them 10 come to mine instead. he
saws
He doesn't say much more be
cause he isn't much of a hand at
talking.
He laughs most of the time be-
carso his dream has come true.
When he was Lad Of he went
ia work on q farm near Mechanics
br~~. Pa. He bad 70 work hard.
He recalls when he first saw a
circus poster. depicting some or the
JUNGLE denizcnS.
There was a picture of tigers and
an elephant on a crosSroad s'gn
board.
..What are those? ?' Getz asked.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07

voungstcr on earth if only he had
"a circus all his own.
George F. Getz felt that way when
he was lad Of d on u Pennsvlvan-
ia farm. Circuses came to town sell
dom. and when they did come Getz
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07

\ British pastaf blaws whist
when he arises to deliver his Sc
mon. Evervbodv thinks IL : . foo
ball game and wakes up.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07

II Notre Dame wins the National
collegiate football ehampionsAir. and
II looks very much as II Rockne'a
proteges would. the honor OF leading
the team to that title will be shared
by two players. for Notre Dame has
two captains in Tom Red" Hearn.
den and Gene Edwards,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07

present mit may incrra~~ -
strength Icy approximately : PEE
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-07

rally profitod by the terrible ex-
amples of the devastated regions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-22
BILLS PASS ON
II. c. PROJECTS

With the passage of the Capitol
Union station Park bill by the
House yesterday, Congress enacted
virtually its entire gsist Of pending
bills relating to the development Of
washington as the National Capital
The pubic buildings BILL carrying
an appropriation Of $4,000, 900, the
Capital Park and Planning Commits.
sion measure. and the Rock Creek
and Potomac parkway bill. have all
been written into law at the present
session
The two important measures re.
naming to be acted upon are those
ting to the construction OF a
new House of Representa- iyes Office
building on the south flank of the
Capt.. and to. the development of
the new Botanic Gardens southeast
of the present site.
!. The House Offiea Building project
has been delayed owing to failure
to reach an agreement ali to the
site and plans for the structure.
Action probably will be taken next
winter, placing the building on the
two blocks directly west OF the
present office building. Senate OPP
position to the immediate renewal
OF the Botanic Gardens from their
present location has preRented the
development of sthe new gardens Tor
the time being.
Representative Underhil! Of Massa-
cl1usetts, and others. will make a
llew drive in the next session Of
Congress for the purchase of all
the privately owned land south Of
Pennsylvania Avenue, 50 that the
Mall can be completed in the next
few years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-22
T OUR HELD As
HI JACKERS

The desire of police of the Third
precinct to further question AndreW
Minor, colored, 1923 Twenty. Second
st. N. w, who had reported that
he was robbed Of his car and q load
of LIQUOR by hijackers SUNDAY, re-
suited in the arrest late yesterday
of four men. ali of whom are &C.
cused by Miner of having been his
assailants. All were charged with
robbery.
Policemen James e. Cross and
Rufe Mcneil, of the Third precinct
went to 1732 Seventh st. NJ I.
where they found Minor. and all
started to the station house " an
other car that Minor had IN MS
possession.
Avenue, and NJ Street Northwest,
Efour colored men were standing
on the corner and Minor excitedIy
sailed that they were the men who
got his car and LIQUOR.
Cross jumped from the car, cali
ing TO Policeman Lewis. also. OF the
Third precinct. who was standing
on the corner and all the men were
captured. They gave their names
as Elmer Williams, 81, IL Decatur
st. N. E.: George Thomas. "a, 448
r st. N. W.; Charles Redmond. %,
1891 Twelfth st. ". w, and AL.
phonzo williams, 25, 1239h Sixth
st. N. w.
All were charged with robbery
and the two latter released under
bond of $1,000 each. They. deny
that. they know anything about
the case,
1T was Minors pistol that ex-
ploded in the hands Of Policeman
GoldboId. Sunday. the bullet enter
ing Policeman Prestele's leg.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-22
WOMEN VISITORS ARE
KNOCKED DOWN BY AUTO

While at Fourteenth and F
Streets Northwest last night, just
in front Of the hotel at which they
are stopping, Mrs. Catherine Mccall.
Ion, 10 years old, and Mrs. Agnes
clark, 45. both of New Britain,
Conn. were struck and knocked
down by an automobile operated BY
Thomas O,Connor, OF 314 Sout1
Carolina Ave. s. r.
Both were removed TO Emergency
Hospital In the ambulance. Mis-.
Clark was found to have received a
brojen collar bone and Mrs. Mccall
ION severe scalp wound Both
also were suffering from shock and
remained at the hospital during the
night, although the condition Of
neither was said to be critical.
O'Connor was not arrested.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-22
5. c. DOCTORS TO ATTEND
PHIL ADELP rilA MEETING.

Many Washington physicians who
are members of the American In
stitute of Homeopathy will attend
the annual convention of that or
ganization in Philadelphia, to open
next Sunday, and continue for four
days.
For the first time in scientific
medical meeting aviation medicine
will be discussed. Major Louis u.
Bauer OF the Army, and Comdr.
Robert g. Davis. of the Navy, will
talk on this subject.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-22
Arts club Eeta Planned

The Arts Club will hold its June
garden fete Thursday at the resi-
dence OF DR.. and Mrs John Ryan
Devereux, West Bradley Lane!
Chevy Chase. Md Supper win be
served on the lawn at Z o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-22
Pasteur Named As Greatest

AUGUSTA. Me-. June %. Louis
pasteur father of modern medi.
cine, was chosen as the world :
most distinguished individual by
5000 sclaool children. Abraham
lincoln anne Second
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-22
If / had a
private garage

I'd also have ! good flash.
light. I'd use il to light my
path from the house; to find
the key-hole; and when I put
the car away az night, I'd 90
through the same process
backwardsif you get what
] mean.
As matter Of fact, / think
I'd have one AashIight for
the house and another in the
door-pocket of the car.
Wherever / wanted to
change darkness to daylight,
my hashlight would be ready
and on the job.
OF course, they would Be
genuine Evereadysl
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
10 TEACHERS HAVE
 7O2 YEARS SERVICE.
Danbury Woman, Retired,
 Taught for 56 Years

Hartford, July 10 Pl--sixteen teachers who have given total of 7o2 years in teaching service in the schools of the state were retired yesterday by the state teachers re- tirement board. Their periods of service vary from 35 years to the 56 years just completed by Miss Dora F.. Osborne Of Danbury. One Of the teachers is nun, Sister Mary Mildred Hayes of New Haven. who has completed 35 years of teaching. There is only one man in the group, George D. Northrup of Danbury, who has taught 50 years.
 On the list are four Hartford teachers, Miss Hanna F. Bailey of the Farm school, 51 years; Mrs. Mary K. Emerson of the Brown school. 35 years; Miss Eva L. Miller, who has been a teacher in a number of the local districts, 49 years; and Miss Clara E. Pease Of the Hart ford high school. 46 years.
 The other teachers are Elizabeth A Brown of New London, 50 years: Emma F. Eames. Bridgeport, 4S years; Mrs. Janet T. Lathrop, Nor wich. 35 years; Miss Lillian A. Nichols, Waterbury, 40 years; Mrs.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
Tornado Sweeps Across
 Michigan, Three Killed

Buchanan, Mich, July 10 tPt-A tornado dipped into the fertile st. Joseph valley yesterday. devastated q little island in the river, two miles north of here and snatcher three lives away. The dead:
 Mrs Bernard Powell, S2, Buchan- an.
 Mary English. 8, sister of Mrs. Powell, Mexico City, Indiana.
 Florabelle Powell. five year old daughter of Mrs. Powell.
 Another sister. Grace English, 12, was seriously injured and two oth- CT members of the family, Bernard Powell and his son, James, 10, suf- fered cuts and bruises.
 The storm struck at noon, level ling several small cottages on the island and uprooting several hun dred trees over a half mile wide path extending nearly a mile west ward,
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
ON POLICE BLoTTER

E. c. Johnson of 190 Fairyiew street complained to the police that milk men make considerable noise every morning in the nejghborhood
 Officer Dolan went to PA Jubilee street about 7:30 this morning to in- vestigate complaint that there was trouble there. He reported that Mrs. Butchko and her mother, who came here from Russia recently, were having a dispute, and window glass was broken in a scuffle. No arrests were made.
 Anthony Zyropilis of 75 Clark street reports that milk is stolen from his doorway every morning.
 Mir. Kraus complained that boys burn his hay in lot near the East street swimming hole.
 The police were notified at 10:25 last night that three men in an au- tomobile were trying to flrt with passersby. Sergeant Flynn and or ficer Feeney investigated and re- ported that the car was ont ot gasoline and there was no cause fol police action.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
Border Patrols Already
 Have Been Strengthened

Washington, July 10. Pl-- Strengthening of the border patrol was begun yesterday by prohibition officials with the enlistment of the 235 additional men authorized by Congress for this work.
 The bulk of the new force will go along the Florida coast where 25 men will be added and along the Canadian boundary near Detroit and in the far northwest where squads of S7 and 30 men, respec- lively, will be placed.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
BRAND MINISTRY VOTED CONFIDENCE
Deputies Action Not Construed aS Debt Ratification, However

Paris, July 10 Pl-The eleventh Briand ministry managed 10 pass a
 crisis early today by winning a vote
 of confidence, 269 to PAT, in the chamber of depu' es.
 Premier Briand is expected to
 tread cautiously in the near future
 in order to let time work for a wider margin of votes so as 10 give him freer hand in the future. Today's vote in no way presages ratification of the American debt agreement if the government should put question of confidence squarely upon ratification.
 The vote of confidence came at the end of a session that lasted nearly all night. It followed imme- diately upon the defeat of social ist resolution for solution Of Frances financial problems hy capi- tai levy by a majority of 12l. The vote was 324 to 203.
 After the government s close vic- tory it was announced semi-official- .ly that Finance Minister Caillaux had abandoned plans for a dramatic air. .plane trip to England today to con fer with Winston Churchill, chan cellor O. tho exchequer. He hopes now to go tomorrow or Monday. M. .Caillaux expects 10 face the finance committee next week probably Tues day. 10 give 1t detailed explanation of the governments proposed re- mobilization measures.
 Wednesday is a national holiday Bastille Day, and ' was thought al first the committee might be able to report the governments bill to the chamber the next day Thursday h. 5ications today. however, were that tbe chamber would not. receive the governments measures before July goth.
 Debt ratification remains the weakest point of the government nrogram and Ambassador Herrlck' of inc United States. shares concern with the French government over this part of it. .
 Despite withdrawal of the Assocl- ation of American Volunteers Tn the French army. 1914-17, from a pro- posed demonstration tomorrow by French veterans opposed to ratlh- cation, a number of American veter- ans under Col Charles Sweeney may participate.
 Col. Sweeney of Spokane, Wash ington, was a member of the For eign Legion until the United States declared war against Germany when he was given unlimited leave in order 10 join the American army He also served with the French aviation forces in Morocco last year.
 The French veterans organization in d letter yesterday said that post CTS headed Washington, Calvary or Victors," 10 which the American as- sociation had objected, were not ln- tended as q reflection on the Amerl- can people or the American Neter- ans. MT. Hcrrick had objected to plans to hang crepe on the embassy
 Despite opposition to ratification Finance Minister Caillaux Is deter mined to ratify the war debt agree ments," he said in the chamber last night. q am now negotiating with London and I will introduce anoth- CT bill soon. We are negotiating with Washington: we arc seeking 10 ease the situation. That's clear and precise"
 He declared that it would be im- possible to stabilize the franc with out foreign credits and those who thought stabilization could be found without going outside the country
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
Stanley Memorial

Sunday-9:45 a. m, combined service of worship and church school session for adults, young peo- pie and children Of the junior, inter- mediate and senior departments. Ruth Anderson and Anna Jurgen will report on the Young Peoples conference at storrs. Superintend- ent Oscar A. Marsh will tell about the life and work of one of the great missionaries. The pastor will lead in the discussion Of the Par able of the Good Samaritan" |" Primary and beginners departments of the church school will meet at the same time.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
Bridgeport Woman Badly
 Battered by Unknown Man

Bridgeport, July 10 CP) - While walking on Judson avenue not far from her home last night about II o'clock, Miss Anna Knapp, 16, 264 Judson avenue was brutally assault ed hy an unknown assaiant who struck her over the head several times with a blackjack. The girl was taken to the Bridgeport hos pital suffering from injuries about the head inflicted by her assailant who made good his escape.
 At the hospital last night, doctors were still working over the girl who has 8 possible fractured skull while detectives from headquarters waited to question her.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
Thrilling Rescue Made
 Off WOOdmOnt Shore

Milford, July 10 Rt--A thrilling rescue from the choppy waters off the Woodmont shore took placeyes- terday afternoon when Rudolph Vonhacht, member of the traffic division of the Milford police de- partment and pr. James T. Tadgett, Woodmont. saved Miss Doris c. Perry, 27. 12S Beech avenue, Wood. mont from drowning. The girl was canoeing with sail some distance from the shore when the canoe overturned and she was thrown into the water.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-10
FLASHES OF LIFE: LEAVES S500,0O0
 ESTATE TO BUY COAL FOR THE POOR

ton, light opera singer, have parted, An attorneys announcement says that Mrs. Crayath prefers to live apart and Mir. Cravath, regretting the separation, yields to her wishes.
 Paul Smith, N. Y. The noted angler of the Adirondacks is getting lots of practice. He goes often to little bridge in front of his camp de luxe and tries casting with yari- ous steel and bamboo rods. ling coals to Newcastle might be q fact. Germany is exporting lot of coal 10 England of the miners strike.
 Darien Edward Langford of Stamford. and Harold Cobb of Port chester, N. Y, injured by pass ing automobile while changing tire on own car,
 Stamford - Corner to file no criminal responsibility finding in death of Matthew Kerr, 70 killed by automobile; inquest held.
 Middletown Stanley Smigel. IS, who escaped from reform school, captured after attempt to break into home: admits other breaks.
 Waterbury - Arthur B. Sucking ham, 52. of Woodbury. dies after drinking poison he mistook for near beer.
 Hartford - Daughters of Ameri- ,can revolution of Simsbury present 'to state ten acre tract of land ad- joining peoples forest.
 Waterbury President of East ern league called in to devise means of increasing patronage 10 baseball games at Brass company park.
 Hartford - Sixteen teachers who have given total of 7Q% years in teaching service in the schools of state retired by teachers retirement board.
 Hartford - Police seeking assail- lant whose blow last Monday causei death of Ernest Bushap. 39.
 Milford - Miss Doris C. Perry. rescued by Milford policeman and Woodmont doctor when her canoe overturns off Woodmont shore.
 Bridgeport -- Miss Anna Knapp, Is. beaten over head by unidenti- fled assailant while walking along street.