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Evening star., 1926-06-11

the various forms of missionary, edu-
cational and benevolent work fos-
tered by Southern Baptists. A finan-
cial objective Of $4,000, 900 for the EN-
suing year was adopted at the annual
convention in Dallas last month.
Evening star., 1926-06-11

was reelected publicity director.
A special prOmotional committee
of IL was named to carry out tho
policies of the commission. The
commission Is charged by the con-
vention with raising the budget for
Evening star., 1926-06-11
Asks Divorce; Blames Age.

CHICAGO. June II P).-The "in
compatibility of old age" formed a
part of the allegations in a bill for
divorce filed here today by Mrs Eliza
beth Decker, 70 years old, after nearly
SO years of welded life with Henry
z. Decker, a retired textile manu-
facturer.
"Our drifting apart" was mentioned
In the complainant's bill.
Evening star., 1926-06-11

Farm wages, which figure 80 prorni-
nently in production costs, were
higher in 1925 than in any Of the
wears since 1920
Evening star., 1926-06-11

If you need work. read the want
columns Of The Star.
Evening star., 1926-06-11

Mohair Suits that wear, in colors and
models that are pleasing to men anc
young men. The pants are lined
throughout the seat and thigh to give
longer wear. Specially priced in size:
81 to 48.
Evening star., 1926-06-11

Service-weight, pure Silk Hose, silk
to the welt, Isle garter hem; slight
imperfections in the top, silk boot
perfect. All colors, black and white.
Evening star., 1926-06-11

Suits that men and young men want
at an extremely low figure. Single
and double breasted models in all the
wanted colors and fabrics. Sizes 80
to 50, and don't forget, two pairs of
pants.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
The Bugbee Corporation
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS ABOUT PUTNAM PEOPLE, ACTIVITIES

Mrs O (. Bosworsh and family are visiting in Springfield.
 The Worcester Music Festival is t6 be held this year az usual, the dates being 0ct6 to 9
 Mrs. J C. Nichols of School street. who fell at her home recently. lnJur- ing her limb. is improving
 Mrs. Mary B. Bishop. state regis trar of the D. A. R.. attended meet ing of ,he state officers ia Windsor. Conn. yesterday.
 Miss Esther Wilson. daughter of Mr and Mrs. Leon T. Wilson of Lau- rel street. left today for Wellesley College where she will begin her sen for year.
 Announcements have been reeeiv- ed of the marriage in Denver, Col, Sept. IS. of Miss Marion Eames Pease of Denver. and Hamilton F. Pease. They will reside in Providence after Nov. I5.
 The groom is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron :. Pease of Pro vidence. Mrs. Pease before her marri- age being Miss Gertrude Davenport Of Putnam. and well known here.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
NEW SCOUTMASTER
First Meeting Under Lieutenant Wood ward Plans Made For
 Active Season

EHe ee master ~ H Ar4ress % tEe
 1rer. -a Boy s4e 1f Troop Be. 1 FafHaa. sE @ meeting aa4er tHe
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 Charles A. V N44d ar1 IH- eaate.t before rEe general meet Hz l1r hz14Aaz1 net aea patrol leaders and program for tae com HE HsaHer dzaztHs sas planned. when He8ae H1p fs clau 1r scout -aa s1zla asEEre lz Che flown lssEH lzs- -rlct here tae scout can gs during tHe eaeE.lg The program include many set.al sess. hons sHe. ueinE the an 14aE dance zr February
 M- Woodward rr5fessss himself ta De- Eery Interested In the se04t movement. and plans are being for 1.4late1 % have the local scouts ren- eeF zsasIeas t1 tHe towns people which sll 1e deserving the beat support the people f Putnam should gfge Q an afgzr szatian that trains and glves ga81z men good tsmes
 The troop committee Is composed 9f Stanley r Bacon, chairman. Je- rome W Andrews. Samuel kica. George Heslz. Ir4 and N altman Dan- Ielsor It s expected % 19 mofe la me future thaA #.t h ssae fH 90 94st az the support 1f prominent est8- zerE and men interested s1 -ae Eorz s Fe-F essential 55 sse E1see. z t1s r Hz ze=esr tz
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Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

Byron Wilcox Of New Haven spent she weekend at his home ca Chapman street.
 Mrs. James Wetherhead. a former resident of this city. visited friends Here this week.
 Miss Mary Wheaton was a recent guest of her cousin. Miss Helen Wi Hams. of New London.
 The teachers of the Israel Putnam school held a picnic at Roseland Park Weduesday afternoon after the close of school
 Miss Celeste Reaves, commercial teacher in the Pratt High school. Es- sex, Conn spent the weekend at her home on School street.
 Mrs T. deCoudres and daughter, Miss Rhea. have returned to Provi- deuce where they will occupy ar ap- artment during the school year.
 Mrs. George W. Gilp~trie, who has been spending the summer with her sen Walter and family al Mt Desert. Maine. has returned to her home here. Her sister. Miss Erta Hodges of S6meryille. will spend the winter with her
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

John II. Thompsoa of Hartford ~aa IH town TuesdaF eH business
 Ralph T. Gahsn spent the week end lr New York with relatives.
 Joseph LArro~ Of Van den Soort street spent W Wednesday iu Bazt9H.
 Harold E Robin, of Norwich spent Tuesday with friends here.
 Paul Warren of School street spent Wednesday with Rockville friends.
 Mrs. Bertha knibb, of Main street pent Thurlay with Providence friends
 Mrs. Clarence Warren of School street spent Friday with hanielsan relatives
 Franei, Msnard of Main street spent Suaias with relariTes ID Green Wieh. R
 Mrs Juda Lemonovi,s of Bridge street spent Monday vita friends n Worcester.
 wilfred msrtineau of woodstoek avenue spent Saturday with friends in Fail River.
 Mir and Mrs. Francis crabtree and son Walter spent Sunday with rela- tiFes fH Worcester
 Mir and Mrs Maurice Needle of Mechanics street spent Monday with friends sr Worcester.
 Mir and Mrs. Jack LAChsnes and children If Hartford spent the week end with relatives here.
 Mir and Mrs. Samuel Rosoff of Worcester. formerly 0f tais city. spent Sunday with friends here
 Misses Helen and Dorothy Woodi, of Walnut street entertained uH Sun day their cousin. Frederick Laurie of Worcester
 Mir, Henry Beauregard of Wood. stock avenue Is spending two weeks vacation at Nest Woodstock farm with relatives
 Mis, Sophia Harrison of Woreester spent Saturday the guest 4f fer pae. ert- Mir and Mrs. Joseph Harrison
 Bridge street..
 Mrs Robert Brownie of Bones street is entertaining her EFaHa= ehsidreH. Robert and Roberta Perrin df Worcester this week
 Mir. and Mrs. Ebert Woods of Walnut stHett entertained over fHe weekend Nr Woods slster aHd nas- band Nr and Mrs John Laurie 9f Worcester.
 Mir and Mrs Norman Warren and t'va children of New 1ork CstY spent che weekend with Mir War-en's par euts Mr and Mrs William Warren ef south Man street.
 Mir and Mrs Noel LaReAu1 and twe sons # Medford Mas spent the weekend the rues, Qf Mrs La- Reaux's parents. Mir and Mrs Jasefh Maynard of Bullock street
 ai.s Helen Wheaton of Bradley street and Miss Mildred Hattou Por- fret. spent the weekend the guest of Mrs R Clifford Watson v Chatham Bars Inn Chatham. Mass
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

meeting Hi he HHE Work >saE Be Plan Ta Year Reference F5rlHtfIars. 5 .f-IT=
 T4elay. septeuse fhe La 1as Sac.aI Circle meeting < fr Hlaaazs and sewing I'm ht
 m Hs Hrs James E IateH- Hrs Prank Ttager aai M A4e
 Haa
 Na seHten 5er
 party far tht Cradle Roll lse TtE aIar faazr rehearsal
 T-ars- September 13 za0 r. tEs church HIE#t #sarvzee fJ 5e lee as sse H6e sat af zer.ez f 8If stE haas entitled The Eaat=e# e#4s5sa8I 8uHeH Hs= HT Serze# sarF Frederick l. Faze'ey Ehapter ana sn Che Pilgrim fathers Niii b. pre- antd for dHssEssIaH Copies ef the baak uHy ba obtained fram Frederick l Seward aa 25e =aHH
 All appointments Rll agaIa be on standard tune.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24

Arthur L Duvert ~as in spring gfeld Taes3as.
 Mir and mrs Alesis St Jean were "a Fiskdale. Sunday.
 Mir. and ar. Alvin Lselsir were in Providence Thursday
 Miss Rhea decoudres has returned Co Brown University.
 Mir and Mrs Armand LAehanee speH, Saturday In Providence
 Alfred Barber has returned to Wor- cester Polytechnic Institute. Wofces-
 ovils Gosselin of Middle street sRea. Monday with relatives iR Derby Conn.
 Philip Maynard of Meadow street speat Wednesday with friends in Jew ett tity
 Armand Gagns of Woodstoek ave nae spent Friday with Danlelsan friends
 Samuel Reniek of Main street spent 'he weekend with Worcester relative.
 mi.. Edith Pssse start. her seeoaI year iH Oberhn College 0berlln Ono, this fail
 Mir and Mrl Henry Gilbert have removed from Man street ta Schoo stree. thIs week
 Mir, steu Macdonald of Church street spent Sunday aith relatives in Pascaag K L
 Mrs. Benoit Tetreauli and two dauEhteH- af paHieIsau spent Sunday RIfh friends here
 Aaron SAndlovit1 of South Main street made business trip t5 Boston over the weekend.
 Mias Lucy Carriere of Greenvills spent Saturday with her grandmother, Mir Aiezis St Jean
 Mi.s Edna ehspdelaine of Church street Was ls Boston and BF0ektou 8 feV aais hast week
 Mra Annie Jordan and son Robert lf banleIsaH spent Tha sseaa#eE4i ys.H Mr. Lawrence kas-ett
 l,adors Spieglemen and son David ef Bridge stfeet spent tGe weekend sitt relatives sH Worcester
 William smith of Reehester, N Y. sneHt ast week With a.s brother -iu- hw Martin Chase of Bridge street.
 Joseph Duhau,el, Mrs Henry Du. hamel and daughter. Miss Antonia buhame spent Sunday at t4skdale, Mass
 Mr and Mrs Raymond Gilpstrie and family of New Britain spent the weekend With Mrs George W CT. patric
 George cilpatrie enter, Deer6eId Academy this fall and Richard Gill; patrie has gone to Hiu School Potts town. Pa
 Mr. .aa AiFs Nathan TAeksr Of BridEc street returned on Monday from visit with relatives in New York City
 Attorney and Mira Robert C. Perry and daughter Helen of Brooklyn N Y. have been visiting relatives and ] friends here
 Paul Wheaton. son of Mir. and Mrs l W k Wheaton of Mechanics street enters Bryant and Stratton Bushes i College, Providence, this fall
 Mrs. Georgia Potter and Master Reuben Munyan were recent guests of Mrs Fottors daughter. Mrs Dwight Flypt of Wilkinson street
 omer Mandler of St Mary's semi- nary. Baltimore, Md. left Monday morning to resume his studies for ,he priesthood after spending Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. \. Guerin and fam ilv of smith street
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
CONN

The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap- tist church viii meet al the cHaEsa Wednesday afternoon. Sept. =
 Mir. and Mrs. Rene Parent had Mr. and Mrs. Houle and Mrs E. II s. Onge ef Worcester as weekend suests.
 Mir. and Mrs. 4. L. MAashela nave been entertaining Mr. and Mrs. E. Y Fitzroy and daughter of Philadelphia. former residents here
 Mrs. Adria Wright, Miss Beatrice Pomeroy and Miss Annie Lathrop have returned from spending two weeks in Wellsfeet, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. Rene Parent of Put. nam and Mir and Mrs. Albert Rsml. lard of Gardner, Mass, recently rs- turned from a two weeks uip a Montreal and other Canadian points.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
Ms.hedat ChureA %ese.

EHE Barton Mrs BHsHrs e~ enjoyed esa Lg5H Ina Eas.f Monday evening aHase ? harelet aas served faI64 HF bushes and 5heiaI meeting AzHeteeH member af tre H attendance Taa earrF tre rlg-Week zFF- se uae -sta at tHe church
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Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
PUTNAM PERSONALS

Harald Araold erters Tllien heoI. IIte t HH aes
 Mits irene Robiassn of Church .#eet tas F#s4rHet .a ~5aH aHs ta4- ezs Boston
 Hsa Sarah Barber has returned io Connect W0Haas College. Se@ HHra lH. efHs beng H-E zeaz9z EeaF
 Mir and ars Arthar Pepsa and fan sa5fH5f#3ke #eat tfr Her sra a5zn her mother siH H-aeaar 5e1r
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
Connl.r.tInn.I Charsh Ne.e,

Rev 2 English. Pastor
 sgHssF September 26 Rallg Sup tay
 Iu Tfe sersIra of Har- HN THa Ser aIlI peak an "I he Fs.ae fl W lrshiE and ,se music Nil te as feH prelude. "GanfileHa.' Stehblnsi anthem. Praise Che Lord Maker. resparHe Sweet Is Thy McfcF.H Barlhg aFertarF .ArEe-
 SaHHH
 l2 60 Ths Rally Day exefrlses 8f tHs church schsa The DEap ln -tass a tase charge af the exrrclz- es There VaI be promotions iH ail departments a5a aa address hs Frank A Barber
 m. The spalains library
 18o m The rally meeting af the Young Peoples Society Miss Bhod ' HHes and Mics Pauline r Morrarty wlIi be the lea8er. The topic af the
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
sI PhsEs Church Setss

m Sunday f-= I# 8a
 Eugz a
 commences  Choir reHearsaI taHets tf
 Al 6ers and intending HeH Htzs asa Hs# #4sasea ta aH present aa #e H eHaHEe tHe appearance # the rerturE zr1unas- Ihe member af fHe HKreFstHan ap- trs=iafe che way "a #HIe# sne work is being undertaken T. Hs expected to complete zaHs tsfare tHe end af next month
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
The Salvation Army

Ensign Green. officer a charge
 Sunday e~vicee5 Fl a. 70 haIires meeting 81 Sunday school. I f5 D. m fHaHe Fs5nle'4 Legion All ase csra .F invited
 Week Hfff prayer meeting " ed nesaa5 and Erday at P. H
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
s, Mary. Church Note.

Rev. Charles F. Bedard. pastor; Rev. Adrian Dykeman and Rev. Ar thur Routhier. assistant pastors. Masses are celebrated on Sundays at the following hours T o'clock, 5 D. .ioek. SIS o'clock and i0.30 o'clock.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
In the Churches
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Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
At the Theatres
Bradley

Tonight and Saturday. Milton silis iH Paradise
 sunday ulEht and Monday Pad. locked" ath Lois Moran and Noah HreHF
 TaesdaV and Wednesday Into Her Kingdom" wIth for.ane Griffith
 Thursday aHIy Vaudeville and Meet Che Prince.
Putnam patriot., 1926-09-24
Victory

Tartgh, and Saturday. Lev Tyler. V .ves" with Frank Mayo
 Sunday night. Pr-cilla Dean it Speeding Venus
 Closed through Thursday
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-28
NORTHERN CITIES
THREATENED BY
FOREST FLAMES
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ClIlCO, CAL, sept. 2S.-Numcr-
ouS residents Of .Ioucsvillc today
were reported t. have fled from
the advance of flames sweeping
over the Butte meadows section.
Euttc county.
The fire, burning several days,
today Jumped its north line and
dctied efforts of fire crews to re-
gain control. The fighting lines
were adequately manned, however,
and, barring increased hazard from
weather conditions, the flames
Wccre expected to nc checked be
fore ujghtfall.
Possibility existed that winds
might reach an intensity that
would fam the flames mta f., Sa
raVages ON all sides.
Jonesvillc was not believed to be
in imminent danger.
Another fire, breaking out from
u hunters 5 mcNtinguishcd campfire
in the LvonSviIlc district, n"ccSSi-
tated taking 30 men from the Butte
meadows fire. The fresh blaze WAS
reported to he surrounded and un-
der mOmcntarv control
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-28
PROBE REVEALS
INDIANA RULED
BY KHAN LEADER
8y United Press Leased ire

INBIANAFOhIS, Ind. sept. %.
--ltrNeiatiou Of Il super government
w'thin the state. over which David
G. Stephenson, ut the zenith Of his
power rs grand dragon II the
lIoos.cr ku NjlX Khan, held sway,
WAS promised today by Thomas Ad-
am. 81 Iinc"nur~. head "f - prob"
comri;tcr Of the ldjaua Rcpf.b.t-
can Editorial association.
The committee has been dclvmg
for months ue'4 the p"Ijtical aetiN-
i'ics - ~'ci,ensnu, who is now
serving "a life sentence jn the stat"
prison ~ Michigan city for IA"
murder of Nil 5aa-o Oo-sao5tz't
in lndi4napolis.
IA documents Of AN astounding
nature. lrt,,'s, pietafes aad oth"r
evidence have come iEto possession
Of the coruij,cr which show con
cle,vclv that Stephenson : "word
was la@ in Iudirna, and mat he
manipulated appointment. and
forced courts t. do his bidding an
der threat of political destruction,
Albums said We claims many of
Stephenson 5 former workers as
sisted in the probe.
Some of these form licutcnantS
or "N'ockardS, have made signed
statements. Adams announced, re.
vca,ng for the first time the story
Of Strph cUspu T., mysterious politi-
cal uow.r. huij ou the toundatioH
ot the I'm KluX Khan organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-28
MAY REACH
MINERS BY
NIG5HTF
Believe Raps on Pipe to
Be Signal Intended For
EcsCuerS.
HAVE NO SUPPLIES
Telegraph Operator Fails
In Attempt to Commu-
nicate With Men.
by United Press Leased Wire

IRONWGOp. Mich. Sept. %. =
Officials of the Oliver Mining
company, announced TO-DAY that they
hope to reach the - eutombcd men
in the G. Pabst iron mine by p.m
Conquest ue the remaining wall of
rock which is resisting the drills,
.llI reveal whether any Of the men
have survived the horror Of SO
hours i'll the underground prison
with no food, scant illumination and
am uncertain ,gppiF of water.
Calculations at roon indicated
thar within a few hours the drills
viii break through to the eighth
level near whcr" the miners are be
Heyed entombed.
\ railroad telegraph operator was
lowered into the main entrance of
the mine to try TO establish contact
with the men by Morse code. He
tapped on the pipe on which signals
were heard Monday bat could OBJ
tain no response.
The attempt was made after it
was pointed out that if properly
>uaccd. The eight taps heard by one
OF lnt hllI[lN' NpNtal 'l-N - = ''"' .
'SOS" the universal call Of dis
trcss.
The tappings We're heard by Fred
Moki. who successfully Wormed his
way far down into the workings
and tapped IN iron pipe which leads
into the eighth level where the men
are believed to be trapped
His tapping WAS answered by
eight faint taps-a pause and then
eight taps more. This was taken to
he a signal to the re,cUeaS that the
miners are trapped on the e'ghta
Lowell and certain >ign that some of
them are alive.
Despite this fresh hope that has
been instiled in the weary rescue
crews. however, il was admitted
that it would require at least three
dav, more to dig into the eighth
level. Unless the entomhcd miners
make considerable Roadway in their
own effort to dig their way out of
thcir trap, they may be forced to
suffer severe privationS before their
rescue is effected. 1t was last Fra
dav that the Vibrations of an eitEa-
tor in the shaft caused the sllde
which trapped the 45 men.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-28
SANTA ROSA REAL
ESTATE DEALER
SHOT By RIVAL
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SANTA ROSA, t"i., Sept. -N.-=
Paul X,uaaeeAan, -, prominent
Santa Rosa re&l estate dea"r, Was
s. OF 30 death today as Il" SIT If
He wheel = lis autemapilo a' i
doWnfoWn corner.
T.. j. Eprkitt, @6 believed w
i;inctau, read estate sala>u"", VIZ
:arc,tcd au& accused o.. the lawdor.
Z'mmcrpaa had rai1cd ~ ,h"
home Of Michael KeIlehen. - pros
pcctivc client. Finding kcIlch'r
awar, he returned to his automo-
liz parked ii The cJrh. Witnesses
sald Earaitt approached and, with
aat warming, Whipped tcrolF.r
from his pocket apd fired 1t least
thrcc shots al Zimmerman, Who
dicI instantly.
Boraitt attcmpted 80 csraun an"
was oycrtaInu by pedestrians aud
laoturists two blocks distant.
NJ motive Tor the Shooting could
be learned.
Zimmerman : body was taken hF
the coroner. lIc leaves widow and
two daughters all socially prMt.
ir1f
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-28
GASOLINE WAR
NOT EFFECTIVE
OUTSIDE OF /. A.
Little Change in Prices
In Other Sections Of
Pacific Coast.
-, United Press Leased Wire

SAE FRANCISCO, Sept. IS
Motorists elsewhere than in the Los
Angeles area today rcapcd only
parrial benefit from The gasoline
price wa.
Nhi!r gas was being sod at from
- to Il - cents = gallon in Los
Angeles. companies operating
throughout other sections Of tn"
coasl were maintaining "prc-war
price schedules, with only one cX-
ccptIon.
Rirhficid announced that it had
cut lis prices to meet the Los An
gcics level throughout California,
trizona and Nevada.
Officials of companies still ask
ug the previous price of % cents
said that "thc >ituaticn in Los An
gcIr~ is different and we had to
cu1 the price there to keep from
losing all our business.
san Francisco officials Of shell,
Union. .tssociltca, General Pctro-
lom and California Petroleum sand
They were instructed to maintain
the price 1T - ccats. at least for
IA" present, regardless Of the loss
in business arising from Richfiel ;
v.ide>psead Gu.
Al officials declared the price
Of crude oil docs NOT Justify 10
cont gas. !. \. Randall, local Rich
f..ld uand&cr, co:roboratcd th"
settlement.
FRESNO reports Eichficld gas SELL
lug at - - cents and AL other
g9s NJ to the previous level. Santa
Rosa gave Shell and Standard at
- - cents and said officials Of
those companies were ordcred that
40 cut should be made.
Portland was the only coast city
laying more for its gas than the
standard San Francisco rate. The
price in that city was % cents, Of
which three cents represented tax.
seattle reported gas at 22 cents, IN
Guiding a two cent tax.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-28
VIC. T. i. PLANS
SCHOOL, CAMPAIGN
AGAINST ALCOHOL
Organization Observes
Birthday of Frances
Willard.
Ny United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Sept. 2s Plans
fer campaign to spread the &oS-
pei Of prohibition among III" ma
,ioa 5 school children We're an
nounccd at the annual convention
here today Of the Women 5 'hrl'-
tam Temperance Union
"Thc W. c. T. [. wiz continu"
It's fight against alcoho. by rdHraj'
ING America 5 school children as
to its dangerous effects, = Miss
Cora f. Stoddard, Of Boston, direct
or Of scientific temperance ednca-
tion. declared, sounding tie key
note of today 5 business meeting.
''No matter what the sentiment
cf a community. state or nation maN
be. il is generally recognized th"t
children. at least, should be given
a fair education as to alcohol.
Mrs. Edith +. Lee, New York
presented a digest Of the report OF
the child Welfare department OF
the W. G. T. L. Since national
prohibition the condition of chl-
drcn of the industrial ccntcrs has
been materially improved, Sh" tori
the delegates.
THE o!d fashioned Slum child Is
disappearing, she SAID. school
teachers are practically unanmouS
in attributing the improved r"ndl-
tjons to the beneficial effects of
prohibition.
"Schools where once chi rem
were dragged to classes under
nourishcd and with scarcely enough
clothes to cov.r them now report
100 per cent classes Of fine young
Americans who give splendid prom
isc for the future.
Ceremonies commcmor&tng the
birthday Of Frances T.. Willard,
founder of the W. G. 7. t., We're
held when the convention opened
this morning Several addresses
,ulogizing the prohibition crusader
were delivered by leaders of the
dry order.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-28
Russell Held For
Superior Court

Don Russell of Los Angeles, wa,
bound over for trial in the superior
court under bonds Of $1,000, on n
charge Of failing to stop and rem
der Md after a collision, following
hearing before Judge MaYficld
this morning.
Russell was arrested Tuesday
night of last week after Il wild
ride which started beyond Bond 5
Corner and proceeded up the CaicN-
leo highway to liehcr
Charles Quac3 3rnbuSh, who was
Russell $ companion at the time Of
the ride, was thrown ont when the
ear collidcd with another machine
and is still confined to the FL Cen
uo hospital with his injuries.
Court officials went to the hospi-
tai this morning 10 take his tcstl-
mony
Other witnesses in the case were
two daughters of NJ. Garcia Of
Hcbcr. who were in the Garcia ma
chine when it was struck by Rus
sell 5 ear. and Jimmy llushman,
local garage man, who aided traf-
fic Officers in experimenting Rus
ell
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-28
FONCK ABS0LVED
FROM BLAME IN
AIRPLANE CRASH
Hy United Press Leased Wire

1lEMPSTEAD, l.. l., y. V, Sept,
2S,-With Captain Rene Fonck and
the designers of the SikorSky plane
absolvcd from blame in connection
with the loss of two lives when the
craft attempted a take-off for
Paris, lgnor SikorSky and others
went ahead today for the building
of a new biplane to attempt the
transatlantic flight.
At coroner'S inquest yesterday.
the happening was called most
unfortunate incident' and all con
nected with the venture Excused of
culpability and culpable negli-
gcnce."
Captain Fonck has announced he
hoped within few days plans will
be completed for sister ship to
the burned craft. He then intends to
90 to France and come bacy later to
assist Sikorsky in construction of
the plane. A crossing to Paris will
be tried in June, he said.
Lieutenant Lawrence Curtin, who
escaped with Fonck when the huge
plane burst into flames, expressed
the hope that he might accompany
Fonck in June.