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Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
,istration Totals Show Increase In County Voters
BANDITS SHOOT
VICTIMS DOWN
In HOTEL LOBBY
ny United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Aug. Victims
# sp"rtarular attaok hv three
gangstrrs, two men identified by
poucc - Harry Schwartz and Harry
Moran, alleged rum runners, were
shot and killed ia the lobby Of Il
downtown hotel here carly today.
According 10 police, Schwartz
and Moran were holding a ccnvcr-
Saiion when the gaugstcrs entered
the hotel. Moran, apparently rec
o&niziug the men as enemies, ran 10
the street. As he reached tn"
sidewalk one of the gunmen fired
upon him. lie died at the recciv-
ing hospital few minutes later.
In The meantime another bandit
opened fire on Schwartz. The
wounded man stumbled toward the
door and was carried away in an
automobile by the gangstcrs. His
body was found in the abandoned
machine half an hour later
schwartz who was also known
as Manson is said by police to have
figured in q rum battI" near Long
Ecarh several months ago. being
seriously wounded at that time.
Moran, said 10 be Il former jockey,
was arrested six weeks ago ON a
Charge of having liquor in his pos
session.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Local Man Gets
Fine Promotion

Frank l.. ALBRIGHT, manager of the
f Centre district for the Union
Oil company, has received notice of
his promotion to the district sales
managership of the San Diego dis
trict. which win hereafter embrace
the Imperial County district.
The change becomes effective An.
gust Is, at which time ALBRIGHT win
assume his new duties. He win
also be in charge Of the company $
business in the northern district Of
Lower California.
Albright has been in TT Centre
for II years. and during that time
he has seen the companv's business
increase year by year He has been
active in community and civic af-
fairs here and has a wide circle OF
friends who are pleased TO learn of
his promotion. At the same time
they regret IL necessitates his re-.
moval from this citv, though in his
new position he viii make frequent
visits to the valley.
II. F.. Armour. formerly assistaut
special agent AZ Riverside has heen
designated To succeed Albright bcre.
with II. o. Adkins as assistant.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
INDICATIONS ARE
MCPHERSON CASE
Is CLOSED ISSUE
Keyes Supposed to Make
Statement of Entire
Investigations.
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES Auq. with
Aimee Semple Mcpherson 8 story Of
Fidnaning neither proved or sue
ccssfullv contradiotnd, it aonnarrf
todav that very little would he
h"9ra Of the case aoo'n until owl
doncn warrantiro criminal cotton or
ccmn7oto v;n3icot'on for Mrs. Nc
phorson iS forthcoming.
Prac+ioal17- a1' that remains in the
caeo ie . formal etatomort to be is
suc' hv Diet~ict Attorney Aoa Kew.
&c informin" tho n,.h1ic of tho tue
status of the entire investigation.
Eevcs had annouuccd thqt this
statement would he made public TO-
dav. He spent the eutirn mornirt~
drafting the document. If is said
It's release, however was held mp
pending recent bv the district at
torncv Of formal letter from the
grand jury. This letter had not
been received by Keycs at noon.
The letter, If is understood. will
inform Keves that the grand irrv
is THROUGH with the investigation
until snch time as it can be proved
concmSively that Il crime was COM
mitted.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
KHAN CANDIDATE
LEADS OKLAHOMA
VOTING FICUR ES
BY United Press Leased Wire

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Aug. 4
Gradually drawing away from his
nearest opponent in the Oklahoma
primary, Henry S. Johnston, reput-
ed khan candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for governor, to-
day was leading .he field by nearly
10000 votes. His nearest opponent
was w. NJ. Darnell, farmer, who
made a spectacular statewide cam
paign without funds other than small
amounts supporters dropped in his
hat.
On the basis of returns from 1156
precincts of $3.50, the county stood:
Johnston 40,G62; Darnell 30,963,
and Mayor Cargill of Oklahoma
City 23,760. Former Governor Rob
crtson was fourth with 1921.
United States Senator J. G. Har-
reid, Republican incumbent. was
conceded denomination as on one
campaigned actively against him.
Elmer Thomas was leading J. G..
Walton, deposed governor. in the
Democratic senatorial rase on the
bases of returns from 7l9 precincts
which gave him 24,754 votes while
Walton has counted l6,946.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
COOLIDGE LEAVES
FOR JOURNEY TO
VERM M0NT HOME
By United Press Leased Wire

PAUL. SMITH IS, \, Y. Aug. T.
President Coolidge left here today
for a few days visit to his boyhood
home at Plymouth, Vermont. lie
was in the best of snirits as he
boarded the special train at Ca
hriels, n. Y.
He was accompanied by his usual
staff of attaches, newspapermen
and photographers. The white
house ears had been ordered to pre-
cede him and meet him as he alight-
ed from the train at Ludlow, YER
mont, to carry him to the Coolidge
farm house.
Mrs. Coolidge occupied the presi-
dental ear, although she originally
intended to remain behind and en-
tcrtain her mother, Mrs. Goodhue
of Northampton, Mass, while the
president was absent.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Two Ships Ground
Near Golden Gate
Hy United Press Leased Wire

san FRANCISCO. Aug. Two
San Francisco ships have grounded
in heavy fog off the Golden Gate,
the marine department of the cham.
Der of commerce announced today.
The steamer Norlina grounded off
Black Point, - miles north of
Point Reyes, and has shipped cor
siderable water, though there was
mo immediate danger of the vessel
breaking up
The gasoline schooner Owl ground
ed on DuXbury reef, near Bolinas
Coast guard boats We're attempting
to float the ship at high tide.
The Norlina left San Francisco
Tuesday for Puget Sound. The Owl
is in freight service between San
Francisco aud Rolinas.
The Norlina, aground off Black
Point, - miles north of Point Rcy-
cs, is filling with water and is in
some danger of breaking up.
Fourteen feet of water had enter
ed the hold when last reports were
received by the marine department
of the chamber of commerce. Tugs
from San Francisco were racing to
the ships assistance.
The Norlina carries n crew of 80
men and is commanded by Captain
w. Sunderland. 1t is operated by the
Garland Steamship company.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
FH'es'NC YOITTH
FM|ND DEAD in
YOSEMITE PARK
Ey United Press Leased Wire

YOSEMITE. Calf, Auq. 4.-The
body Of John Meheren. Is wear old
Alameda youth, was found by for
est ranOerS today on an abutment of
rock 200 feet below the Narrow
Lcdgo trail between Glacier Point
and Yosemite Valley.
Mehcren. on hiking trip yes
terday with hov companion, Bruce
Malm, lost his balance, tonpled over
the rim Of the trail and disappear
ed Young Malm notified rangers
and search was begun.
The Youths body was not found
until rangers clamber"d some dis
tance uu the face of the cliff from
the valley floor. Recovery of the
body recessitated lowering of ropes
from the trail.
The parents of both BOYS arrived
after on all night automobile trip
from Alameda shortly after recov-
erv of young Meheren' 5 body. which
will be taken back to Alameda for
burial.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
ELCENTR0
KEEPS LEAD
IN COUNTY
Final Count Falls Short
of Early Estimates
Made by Officials.
REPUBLICANS AHEAD
Prohibitions Bring Up
the Rear With Less
Than Hundred.

While a : substantial increase in
number of registered voters is not
ed in the complete list of registra-
tiOns for the August primaries, the
figure announced today, 1857, fell
short of the mark predicted by OBJ
servers who had contended $4,000
voters would register for the COM
ing primary.
With a total of G512 voters regis
tered the Republican party led the
list. Other totals according to
party affiliation were as follows:
Democrats 3997, Socialists JAG. Pro-
hibitionists 90. Voters who declin-
ed to state their party choice num-
bered 1905.
The registration by towns fol-
low: Alamo III. Alder 2j4. Andrade
SO. Brawlev 1853, Calexico 1915,
Calipatria 800, Date go. Dixieland
11S. Dogwood 237, Eastside 339, FL
Centre 1926, Ranlon 157. Heber 175,
Holtville 724. Imparial 724, Laguna
101. Lavendar 1872. Maonolia 1913,
NcCabe l57. Melolaud 296, Mesuuite
Lake ESQ. Mt. Sional 1874 New Riv-
or 225. INLAND 199. North End PIG,
Pi"acho l5, lockwood 139. Seelev
1873, Sunset IS Tamaraek 152, Verde
40 Westmorland 347.
II is to be noted that the regis
+ration in El Centre. o926, is greater
than the combined totals of Ca
1oXico and Brawlcv and can almost
meat thc comhineG total of Brawley,
Calcvic0 and Calipatria.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
POINCARE TAKES
STEPS TO help
FRENCH FINANCES
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PARIS, Aug. 4.-Premier Poin-
care today moved toward stablizing
the frame.
The government introduced into
the chamber of deputies a project to
permit operations preliminary to
stabiization.
In presenting the project to the
chamber, Poincare confirmed the
belief that the government intends
to stabilize the frame only after its
value has risen from the present
level.
In the first article the govern
ment s project authorizes the Bank
of France to purchase French gold
at rate higher than that for paper
money.
The second article authorizes the
bank to purchase foreign curren-
cies.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Say Boctleggers
Killed Evangelist
Hy United Press Leased Wire

MORGANTOWN, Ky, Aug. A.
The murder of an evangelist, as he
preached in his pulpit, and a woman
member of his congregation was
blamed today on bootleggcrs against
whom the preacher had been crusad-
ing.
The Killings occurred Monday
night in a temporary church near
here where the Rev. l.. Moss of
Pittsburgh, was holding revival ser
vices. The assassins fired through
the open window and Moss fell dead
from the rostrum. Another bullet
hit Mrs. Jerome Robinson, wife of
n farmer who was seated in the
front row of the choir. She died
within an hour.
Cliff Wilson, who lives near the
town, was being held for question
ing TODAY. He denied any connec-
ton with the shooting but a IA
year old girl said she saw him fire
through the window and run.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
INSULL REFUSES
TO TESTIFY IN
SENATE HEARING
Reed Says Witness viii
BE Cited For Contempt
Charge.
BY PAUL r. MALLON
United Press Staff Correspondent

CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-Samucl In
sui, public utilities king of the mid
die Wcet, who was contributor Of
100000 to most If the groups enenl
in" q million dollarS in the Illinois
"rim3rv. viii hc cited to the senate
far refusing TO answer mestione of
the senate primary investigating
committee.
Chairman Reed made the onnouncc
mcnt Of his intentions to insult to-
dov when TnSull challenged the au-
thoritv of the committee. Such n
course IS usual in contempt proceed
ings, although Reed did not sav in
his announcement what the proceed
mos would be.
IT has been shown that insult
gave nearly 100000 to the urinary
campaign of which $125.OO0 was
given to Frank L. Smith, Ronpbli-
can senatorial nominee, and $4,000
TO GeOroe f. Brennan, Democratic
senatorial nominee.
"The committee has no other
COURSE III view bl NOllT ItluSdI, tN-
ccpt to report the facts to the sen
ate for what action it may de-
sire.' Reed said. "It is only fair
to tell YOU of our intentions first
as we have done with another wit
ness.'
The other witness was Thomas
w. Cunningham. court clerk of
Philadelphia, who declined to tell
the committee where he obtained
$4,000 he gave TO the campaign of
William s. Ware, Republican sena-
torial nominee in Pennsylvania.
The case will be reported to the
senate when it convenes in Novem-
her.
Similar action was taken during
the Teapot Dome investigation when
Harry Sinclair, oil magratc, was
cited for contempt in refusing to
answer questions. The ease is still
in the courts for decision as to the
powers of senate committees.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Too Much Griffin
Bad For Zealear


8 +. Zcalcar of Brawlcy was un-
able yesterday TO overcome the
handicap of having to compete
against two Justices of the peace
hearing the name Of Griffin.
Justice Of the Peace II. b. Griffin
Of Rrawlcy and Justice Lloyd f.
Griffin of san Diego joined forces
60 deed with Xca'car sud rs a result
Of their teamwork the latter was ar
rested in san Diego on charge of
violation of the state wage law. He
was arraigned aud released on $500
bail for appearance in Brawley
Monday. Justice Griffin of Braw-
lev requested Justice Griffin in San
Diego to authorize service of the
warrant ON Xcalcar.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Two Men Accused
OF Manslaughter
By Tnited Press Leased Wire

MODESTO, Calf, Aug. 4.-Clar-
ence Johnson college student here,
and Timiteo Vasouez, Mexican. have
been charged with involuntary man
SLAUGHTER in connection with the
death of Clarence Knowles, rancher.
Johnson and Vasquez, driving
separate automobiles, are both al
legged TO have run over Knowles
According to state traffic Officers
who witnessed the accident, the auto
mobile driven bv Vasnucz hit
Knowles first and threw him off the
HIGHWAY. The Officers brought the
injured man back to the highway to
Give him first aid treatment, when
Johnson's automobile bore down on
them and ran over Knowles, they
say.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
BY the
MYSTERIOUS COWBOY

LC0 IIeIIcT, ph0tOgfaphtf par eX-
ccllrnce, is Il man with an eye for
beauty. He can find beauty where
others would pass hlindly by. No
other man in Imperial Valley has
dome more than has Mr.. llctZel to
impress ON the outside world the
fact that this great land is some
thing else than a vast cXpansc of
fertile and reclaimed desert. His
pictures Of dunes and desert flowers
and rugged canyons are bits of art
that have given him a widespread
reputation.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Alleged Speeder
Ignores Summons

Newman IT. Favtcr. Los Angeles
motorist, is piling up plenty of
trouble for himself in Police Judge
Hervey's court, police say.
They announced TODAY that Hav-
ter was cited to aDnear in court aft
or his arrest on July 2+ on reckless
driving charges and that he has
ignored Srecial invitations for
warded to him.
This morning bail OF 800 for his
annearance was demanded in another
lcttor sept h'm. IF this is ignored
"olico win forwHrd = warrant 10
los Aroolcs authorities asking his
arrest on reckless drivinc charges
and failure to nnncar. Havtcr is
charged With drivin~ 80 miles an
hour on Fourth street.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04

Mr.. IIetzcl came to FL Centre -
wears ago an experienced and prac-
tical photographer. He had been in
the business at San Francisco and
Los Angeles since 1896. He saw
FL Centre and the Imperial VALLEY
as new field offering possibilities
far different than he bad known.
It is Mr.. lIctzel's general bust
ness policy to charge for his work
in accordance with the quality of
his photography. Coupon and prize
offers such rs photographers fire.
qucntlv make TO attract business are
antagonistc to good service, he
saws.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Yosemite Blaze
Under Control

YOSEMITE, Cal, Aug. 4.-Unit-
cd States forestry officials declared
early today that they expect to
control the blaze that has burned
over more than 100 acres Of heavy
timber along chihuahua creek, in
the Yosemite National park late
today,
The fire started late yesterday
from n bonfire in the Wawona
garbage pits. 1t is the first blaze
that has heen reported within the
boundary lines of the Yosemite Ma
tional park this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Bridgeport Takes
HOnOrs For Heat
BY United Press Leased Wire

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Aug. l.
Nere's how hot it was in Bridge
port:
Louis Bowman, IS, was walking
down Main street. Suddenly, pop'
And his face was Stung by frag-
'mentS of glass.
Treated by ~ +. Rowe at Emerg-
cncy hospital, Bowman learned that
the heat had caused his glass eye
to explode.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Grape CropI Is
Worth Millions
By United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO, Cal. Aug. 4.-The val
ne of the 1925 grape crop of the
state has been estimated at $54 $50,
600 by the United States depart
ment of agriculture, according to a
report made public here today. This
figure is $3,9S6,000 higher than the
total for the previous year.
There were 1888 carloads of
grapes shipped from the state dur
ing the year, the r. port states. OF
these, 46,950 ears were shipped from
Fresno, San Joaquin and Tulare
counties.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Swing Speaks
In San Diego

CONGRESSMAN Phil d. Swing of
this city, was the principal speaker
at n meetino of the San Diego Ad-
vertismg club today, addressing the
coast organization on national legis-
lation introduced into congress dur
ing the present session.
The congressman has been on the
coast for several weeks following
his return from Washington, subse-
quent to adjournment of congress,
and is expected over in the valley
in a short time.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Report Bishop
Dead in Cell
Ry United Press Leased Wire

Ell PASO, Texas. Aug, 1.-Two
nuns arriving here TODAY brought re-
ports that Catholic Bishop Jesus
Hueiutla was found dead in his cell
It Vera Cruz.
Whether he was slain or died ma
tUrallv is not known.
Bishop Huciutla was Jailed re
Gently for defending the liberty of
rhe church.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
MEDIA TON
MAY COM
IN MEXICO
Bankers Offer Services
to End Chaotic COndi-
tiOnS.
BANKERS ARE HIT
Finance Secretary to
Submit Proposition to
Gales.
By a. w. FOLGER
Omitted Press Staff Correspond

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 4.-Point-
ing out that heavy bank withdraw
ais were occurring IN the religious
and economic situation and express
ing their belief that the matter will
become serious if Withdrawals CON
tinue until Saturday, a group of
bankers has called ON Secretary of
Finance Alberto J. PAM offering to
mediate in the religious issue.
The United Press understands
from usually reliable source that
bank Withdrawals yesterday stood
at about 17,000,000 pesos.
There are three points in the med
iation project which the Mexican
episcopate would be willing to ac-
cept if AN accord were reached in
the present negotiations Of the bank
crs. They are:
l. Suspension Of the application
Of the present religious laws
.. Reentry to churches by the
epiScopate.
,. National plebiscite on the
question at the end Of the year.
No agreement has yet been reach
ed but conferences viii continue.
Parj viii take the offer before
President Gales at the first opNor-
tunity.
Two Conditions
In view of the governments de-
clarcd determination to enforce the
religions laws. there appeared to be
-, l., +,,., .cn,l,4;o,,- ,,Do,, v-b;oh Dro
l.L'iuary mediation MIGHT be sue
ccs4ful, first # the church would
'ctrcat from its position in which
if demands return of its old sta
tus, and second. nfavorable devel-
opment Of the economic situation to
n point where the government would
be willing to listen to mediation to
prevent financial difficulties.
Although so far the church has
made no direct proposals for medi-
atior. owino to the church attitude
that the differences between the
church and the state are too great to
be compromised bE discussion. Sev-
cral church di&nitarics have begun
discussions with Attorney General
Ortega, hoping to save the dignity
of the church and preserve the gov
cnmcnt's policy.
Latin observers TODAY held there
was little hope for the proposed
plan of mediation by South Ameri-
can diplomats.
Catholics here remained frankly
hopeful of United States assist
ance in ending the conflict.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4.-Ac-
tion bv the Knights of Columbus ON
the religious crisis in Mexico, sched-
uled for TODAY, has been postponed
until meeting of the executive
committee of the supreme council
tomorrow. The order is now in its
44th annual convention here
1.-THE question is of such tremen-
dous importance that we do not
want to approach ii in a haStv slip
Shod manner.' James A. Flahertv,
supreme knight, said in announcing
postponement of the committee 5
report.
cit is the most important bust
ness of the convention and we wish
to study it from all angles before
deciding on our line of action. We
will take all the time necessary to
secure proper results.
Members of the committee study
ing the situation include Joseph
Scott, Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04

HERE GE: 7
ON TRAIL
Mexican Inspector Says
Plans Call for Attack
on MeXicali.
ESTRADA is LEADER
Guns and Munitions Be-
lieved to Be Secreted in
Imperial Valley.


Acting on Information that I'm
pcrial County has been selected rs
lcadquartcrs for revolutionary
Tlot which contcmPlatcs an attack
on Mcxicali. and determined to in
ycstigatc reports that armed bands
along a section of the border lying
between Mt. Signal and the High
Inc canal are to hc supplied with
Guns aud ammunition now stored in
El Ccutro and lIoltvillc districts,
sheriff Charles Gillett 1as detailed
"a uamlcr Of armed deputies to pa-
trof the section with orders to arrest
armed men and report amy sosrlc-
ious gatherings To- government "'.
thoritice,
It wa, learned this morning that
The investigation Of sheriff Gillrtt
has been underway for 81 hours,
f.l'owing { conference yesterday
VITA Francisco rcrai'a. inspector
general of polio" in Lower C'l'for-
nia with headquarters in McNicaIi.
Peralta came to Fl Centre yes
tcrdav and conferred with Chicf of
Police Oswalt. With Oswait he went
directly to sheriff niIlett's office
where he asked for cooperation N
attempts to learn details of the
suspcctpd plot.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Estrada IIeads Plot

lie informed Gillctt and OSwalt
that investigators Informed HIM
SUNDAY that Enrique Estrada, for
mcr minister of war in Mexico un-
der President Obrcgon, Petrouso
Flores. once prominent in Mexican
government affairs, and another
Mexican whose identity is not
known, left Los Angeles where they
lad been living, sometime Sunday
morning. His iufonmants told HIM
the mcn were cnrontc 10 Imperial
Valley, presumably +" FL Centre or
HoItvillc. aud thev were positive
in declaring The lcaCtrs intended
launching an attack ON McNicall
either "Wednesday or Thursday.
According to officials here Per
alta divulgcd THAT ~ Ccutro and
Iloltvillc were suspected of being
srorchouscs for arms and r-mun'-
tion for men believed t. be lmprd
in scattered bands throughout a src-
ton between Mt, Signal and the
liighliuc canal.
Sheriff Gillctt Immediately dis
patched men to make an inVestlga-
tion ia the suspected area. Under
sheriff Bert Underwood, Deputies
Freeman Evars aud rhaanm were
appointed as n patrol to conduct an
Investigation and to keep federal
officers informed of conditions in
this section. Chief of Police Os'
walt acting in his capacity as a
deputy sheriff, also aided in the in
vcstigation, making a survey cf the
Mt SIGNAL district
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-04
Many Laborers Here

The deputies report that while
there are IL large number Of MeXl-
can labor camps in the district there
were no evidences Of the purported
plot. Under direction of Sheriff
Gillett n number of deputies are
continuing the patrol in the suspect
cd area today. At late hour there
were no indications of the proposed
attack, officials said.
According TO details of the al
legged plot, Mexican sympathi2crs of
Estrada have been gathering in the
section for weeks, securing work
throughout the county and awaiting
orders to amass along the border
west Of Mexicali. Peralta's infor-
mnnts declare Estrada and his aids
chose the present time for the at
tack in view of disturbed conditions
following the open break between
the church and the Gales admins
tration. II is not believed Estrada
is concerned in the religious strug-
Gle but rather that he is interested
in promoting his own political for
tunes.