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Help Wanted Female

HOUSEKEEPER elderly woman. Apply
H-R CLOTHING CO.. 900 w. Washing
ton st. Ask for manager.
H0UsEKEEPER, to keep house for two.
Cartersburg. Box A 100.
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Real Estate for Exchange
Farms Wanted

WANTED to rent large dairy; have plenty
Of my own help; can furnish best of
reference. farmers or banker. Address
Times Box A-156.
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Lost and Found

AOOI tATtSE y OCAFtN
BEAGLE HOUND; black and tan. female;
lost; reward for information. or turn
her loose so she can come home TO her
pups. S35 S. Laclede.
SPARE tire and rim from Marmon sedan;
Liberal reward Tire is General cord
balloon g. 34x7 80. DIR. II. w. FORSHEE,
% "a n Penn, St. Riley 570S.
BOSTON bull female lost; long ears, screw
tail dog is under doctors care. Please
return to 1409 N. Holmes.
BOSTON Bull Terrier; female; lost on e.
Name OF Beauty" 1915 Bridge st.
GLOVE. long. wooden. blueish gray; Penn.
car or 10th and Penn. Web. 1884. Rev.
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Coal and Wood

Kindling With Each Ton
Better Prices on Better Coal
Best Va. blk, Gin. clean fkd.$7.25
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Rooms for Rent

rooms TOT Kent
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COLLEGE. 303S; lovely. coy rm.; hot wa
and heat; priv. mod. home. Ran. 3487
ILLINOIS N $500: lovely warm. front
rm.; priv. mod hme; BIRD. II des. Ra. 0725
MIDDLE DRIVE Woodruff Place. $50
Wanted young man to share beautifully
furnished. modern room in private home
Phone webster 1850
NORTH. E.. 318, No. g.; nicely furnished
mod. sleeping room; home privileges:
private home. Riley 1898. after 8 p. m.
PENNSYLVANIA. N, 100; double rm.;
hot and cold water: adj. bath. RI. b6SS.
GENTLEMAN-Well appointed sleeping
rm.:. modern quiet eurroundings; north
side; close to car: reasonable. wa. O969-W
STRICTLY MODERN. FURN. RM,: PR
VATE. HOME PRIVILEGES. lin. 57S4.
Room for Rent With Board
CHILD to board; warm comfortable
home: mothers care. DRexel 2S96
TINES WANT ADS BRING BUSINESS
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
MILK INSPECTOR
MAKES REPORT
FOR SEPTEMBER

During the month Of September
% samples Of milk were tested in
the city milk testing laboratory, ar-
cordihg 10 the report of Ross r.
Crane, city milk inspector. Ten of
these samples were taken directly
from the trucks Of the local milk
distributors. Analysis of these sam
pies showed all but two of them to
be within the high legal require
mcntS of Grade \ milk. The two
samples below standard were dcfic-
to improper or deficient feed. The
average bacterial count of the milk
was comparatively low. The av-
cragc fat content Of the 10 samples
WIS 3.gl per cent. The local city
ordinance only requires 30 per cent
fat Some Of the samples showed
Il very small amount of sediment but
there is room for Improvement in
practically all of, them.
Eighteen samples of milk were
taken of the milk purchased by the
local distributors as it was received
at their plants. These samples are
taken to improve the quality of milk
bought by the distributors.
At present there are three distrib-
utors Of milk in FL Centre and two
ccr-distributors. There are -
wholesale producers who produce
milk for the three local distributors.
The dairics of all of the milk pro
ducers as well as the distributing
plants were inspected during the
month.
During the month there were
started one new retail produccr-dis-
tributor and two wholesale produc-
crs. Notwithstanding the addition
of these three dairics to the local
milk supply, there has been a short
age of milk that meets with the re-
ouircmcnts of the local health de-
partmcnt regulations.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
Calexic0 Judge
Fines Himself

City Recorder Emmcrson of Calcx-
leo arrested himself yesterday. as
scSscd himself Il $3 fine and paid il
without argument.
1t all came about when Emmcrsom
who has fined hundreds of motorists
for failure to observe the boulevard
stop law, drove past the intersection
of llcber and Second streets without
stopping as prescribed in the ordin-
ancc.
After. turning the corner he rcaliz-
ed it was his error, stopped, an
nounced himself as tagged, returned
to his office and contributed 50 ia
the city treasury. He declared he
was we'll pleased with arresting him
self so carly in the game as he had
laid down rule imposing Il - pen
atty starting today.
why Men Leave Home ad
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
PLANS PERFECTED
FOR DESERT PLAY
ON OCTOBER q

PALM SPRINGS, Oct. 15.-Win.
lam Raymond. noted actor who plavs
the Christus in the Pilgrimage play
at Hollywood, will have Il leading
role in "Thc Arrow Makcrn, the
annual desert play to be given at
Palm Springs Saturday and Sunday.
October % and "a.
Other notable members of the east
viii be Eric Snowdcn, just arrived
from London where he has been II
member of Sir Herbert Tree 8
Shakcspcarean company at the Roy
atty thcatcr: Cyril Weld Of the
Pot-Boilcrs in Los Angeles, Helen
Conner Of the Pilgrimage play. Mil.
drcd Wheat, Mary Hodge, Jeffrey
Williams and Mrs. William Sever
cncc.
The play which is given in Tah-
quitz canyon at Palm Springs, starts
at ; p. IN. The production is direct
ed by Garnet Holmc, pageant master
for the national park service and di-
rector of the annual Ramona pa
9cant ut Ilemct and dozen other
notable outdoor California produc-
tions.
The place where the production is
given is close to the entrance Of Il
magnificent canyon. and Immediate
ly below the great cliffs of San ia
cinto.
The audience, seated on the bank
Of dry creek, looks across the
desert to great sandhills and gray
mountains. AS the play progresses
the setting sun turns the whole
background into bcwildering fairy
land of changing color. forming Il
stage setting unequalcd i'll the world.
The costumes, songs and dances
blend into the landscape and take
the spectators back to the days when
the Indians roamed over the land.
The light fades and the story
comes to an end and the desert moon
lights up the wilderness and the
beautiful oasis of Palm Springs.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
WATER GREATEST
NEED OF STATE
MARY DECLARES
By United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Oct 1j.-PIans
for a definite and constructive pro
gram Of reclamation and develop
mcnt were discussed in open forum
today at the Winning Of the
West Conference. attended by rep
rrScntativcs from All western states.
The delegates were guests Of the
exclusive Breakfast Club this morn
ing, and the open discussion on
reclamation began Immediately af-
forwards.
"No definite program for the
conference has beer outlined, - said
Thomas T.. Campbell, former gov
crnor Of Arizona and leading fig
ur" at the parI"y. "Thc idea is to
make the meeting an open forum
where representatives Of all the
western states may appcar and pre-
sent their views in the hope that
they may arrive ut some mutual m-
dcr,tand.'" that may pave the way
for definite plan. of water dcvclop-
mrnt Of - :, western section. "
The pr, mt conference was called
IN line W. h II recent suggestion of
Scrrct;Ir" If Commerce Hoover tha:
water development be made It na-
tional issue
Mrs. Julius Kahn. California
c"ngrcsswoman. of San Francisco,
addressed the conference, urging
greater cooperation of the western
states in water development.
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fair
banks. and Governor j. G. Scrug-
ham, of Nevada, were other speak
crs. Miss Pickford said that Cali
fornia s greatest need was water
and that the state would never pros
per rs it should until the need was
met.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
WOMAN PREFERS
AMERICAN JAIL
TO MEXICAN ONE

If Bobbie = Cohen, well known
entertainer in Il Mcxicali cafe, has
to languish behind prison bars She
prefers to do her languishjng m an
American Jail. She had her choice
last night and today she is singing
the "PriNoncr y Song in Il cell
at SHERIFF Gin"tt $ hostclrv.
Bobbic hal tine misfortune to run
afOul of the law here few weeks
ago IN company with two other en-
tcrtalners who staged party that
lasted well into the morning. With
her companions she was fined $50.
Her friends paid their assessments
and Judge llcrvey allowed Bobbic
to be released with them on cOndi-
ton she return in few days and
contribute $40 to the city treasury
She left and failed to return.
licrvcy then issued Il bench warrant
for he" arrest. Yesterday, hearing
that she had resumed her dut les in
the McXicali cafe. the Judge, ac-
companicd by Chief Oswalt. went
to Mcyicali. conferred with Mexican
officials and received assurances
Of cooperation.
Bobbic was then informed she
could do one of two things, either
stay in McXicali and serve II jail
term ;is an undesirable or walk
across the line under escort of Chief
Oswalt, with assurance she would
be under arrest the moment she
stepped on United States territory.
''Lct s 90, Chicf,' Bobbic said
with sudden decision as she hooked
her arm in his. off | have to 20 to
Jail, and it looks as though | do.
put me where they talk American. y
She WAS placed in the county jail
and will be compelled to serve 30
days if the fine is not paid.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
Sturgeon Given
Prison Sentence

G. H. Sturgeon. convicted by u
jury yesterday for implication in
the theft of car from Tom Stew
art, was sentenced this morning by
Superior Judge Franklin Cole to
serve from one to 10 years in San
Quentin pcnitcntiarv. Judge Cole
stated he will recOmmend'tha Stur-
gcon be compelled to serve at least
five wears of the sentence. Stur-
geOn will be taken to San Quentin
Monday.
III. l.. Dukes, companion Of Stur-
geon in the theft, who also received
a sentence of from one to 10 years,
following his conviction few days
ago, was taken to prison this morn
ing by Special Deputy Sheriff
George Young. A 20 day stay OF
execution had been issued so that
Dukes could appear as witness
during the Sturgeon trial. Judge
Cole recommended that Dukes be
compelled to serve at least five
wears of his sentence.
ssyyyb,, Mon Taave Home - ad
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15

Bros, SATURDAY. Ladies Aid IF :ho
th1isti3n thLch. adv
Take a., t,se 4 HoNi,,, s. mp
Day and ! spr"' sales even ; q:
Varnoy's I1TuldaY. a.v
Home Made Pies by Mrs. Dock.
cry. Lunchcs served. 81 ". Main.
adv
Faithful Service and adherence to
duty ought to be the very highest
recommendation for Il Public Off
cial. Judge Cole fulfills this re-
quircmcnt. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County
Touses, $1,000 up. Afflerbaugh.

Touses, $1,000 up. Afflerbaugh.
adv
1fficers on Hunting Trip.-Jim-
Kane, state traffic officer in
ngc county, is here for II hunt
trip with FL Centre friends, in
ing state Traffic Officers Hun.
and Kirkland and Inspector w.
'rccr who is here on Il business
r. A. 3. Hanson, Dentist. Ex-
;l"n specialist. Davis Bldg.
hlngs by appointment. Phone
adv
Ye Are Prepared to take care Of
n trade, anything in the way Of
hens and fryers. Give us "A trial.
r.. Todd, 1852 Woodward Ave.
lhe 06d. adv
r. j. E. Foncannon, Osteopath.
m 20, Davis Bldg. Phone 81.
Guy Osicopathlc. adv
lolln and Band instruments.
iams Music Studio. Telephone
adv
Man on the Bench in all Cali
Ia has Il cleaner or more cnvi.
record than our own Judge
r Honor yourself and him bv
ming him for SIX years more.
adv
otel Man Here. 4. Allen.
known hotel man Of Ocean
k, is visiting in FL Centre as
guest of W. +. Rau, proprietor
he Oregon hotel. The trip is in
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
Asks Annulment
OF Marriage

just II davs after her marriage
in Calexico, Paula Oates filed suit
in Superior court yesterday asking
annulmcnt of her marriage to Archie
Oates on October 3.
The suit was filed by Attorney NJ.
Atchinson of Calexico. In asking
annulment Mrs. Oates declares that
she is only 16 years old. On the
marriage license issued to her on
Oct. 8 the girl stated she is ls. The
case will come up for hearing before
Superior Judge Cole on October %.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
For a Real Lemonade or Orange.
ade at Paul's, Union Stages De.
pot. aAv

Jail Sentence Suspended. - Ed
sullivan, Il Canadian. was given Il
suspended 50 day Jail sentence in
police court this morning when he
pleaded guilty to pcddling without
Il license. The sentence was sus-
pended ON condition he leave town.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
why Men Leave Home.
NOTICE

To Whom 1t May Concern:
NV wife, Ruth kclso, having left
nv bed and board. ! will no longer
be responsible for any debts incur
red by her.
Dated Oct. -. 1926.
15t3 OTIS KELSO.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
The Mechanically Recorded Vie

tor records that are on sale Friday
and Saturday at I for Sl.00 at the
|. Y. Hardware Co, include the late
dGncc hits. 14t2
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15

Calistoga, Napa county, recently
shipped Is cars Of grapes in one
week.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
PAGE THREE

Mrs McNseot with them. They viii
spend q few days nj the McNeece
home. During the summer Mr. and
Mrs. McNeccc took an automobile
ttip to Denver. and since. their re-.
turn, Mrs. McNeece has been yis.
ting her parents.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
0RMlSTON READY
TO SURRENDER If
GIVEN IMMUNITY
BY LINCOLN QUARBERG,
T. p. Staff Correspondent

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15.-kcn-
meth c. Ormiston. fugitive code
frndant in the Aimee Semplc Nc
Phcrson case, is i'll and will sur
render if granted immunity, accord
ing to an unsigned telegram rcceiv-
ed from Winnipeg, Canada. today
by the district attorneys office
here.
The telegram, addressed to Dis,
trict Attorney Asa keyes, said;
"'Ormistom sick. Will surrender
if granted immunity, This is last
offer. Reply through press.
The message was regarded at the
district attorney office as the
first authentic information of Or
miston s whereabouts since he dis
appeared.
The former radio operator is
wanted in connection with the hear
ing of Mrs. McPhcrson ON charges
of conspiracy to obstruct justice
by taking evidence in connection
with her disappearance. 1t is
claimed that Ormiston and the evan
gcliSt were on Glove tryst y dur
ing the period she claims she was
Il captive of kidnapcrs.
Mrs. Lorraine Wiscman, code.
fcndant and principal states wit
ness, was rc-quizzcd bv Defense At
torncy W. |. Gilbert ut the forenoon
session of the hearing today.
She was questioned in detail con-
ccrning alleged conflicts in dates
given in her direct testimony the
last two days in accounting for var
ious trips between here and San
Francisco to further her sclf-con-
fcsscd "Miss n hoax.
The witness changed several dates
given in her direct testimony, but
,lung to her story, which concerned
an alleged joint plot by her and
Mrs. Mcpherson to produce evidence
showing another woman, and not
the evangelist, occupied a cottage
at Carmel lv-thc-S Sea with OrmiS
ton.
Attorneys in Contempt
Presiding Judge Samuel r. Blake
announced today that both attor-
neys w. l.. Gilbert and S. S. Hahn,
who represents Mrs. Wiseman, were
undoubtedly in contempt' as n
result of their slapping fracas III
court yesterday.
The iurist Indicated he would
iunish the bclligcrent lawyers after
the hearing.
- am reserving judgment in the
mattcr,' Judge Blake said, "until
the hearing is over. In the heat
of the argument | did not want to
pass ON the attorneys contempt.'
The entire front row of seats in
the courtroom was ordered vacated
today on complaint of Mrs. Minnie
Kennedy, co-defcndant and mother
Of Mrs. Mcpherson, that she and her
daughter be given more breathing
space.
For 15 days, Mrs. Kennedy told
the court, she has been on the verge
of collapse because of the crowded
courtroom.
II have come near fainting sew.
eral times, the air is 80 thick it
has been hard to BREATH she pro-
tested.
Judge Blake ordered that only
newspapermcn and those requesied d
by the defense and prosecution be
allowed in the courtroom.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15

Hazel N. Baker, teacher Of pia-
no. Systematic training IN Artistic
Piano Playing. Individual instruc-
ton. classes. A firm basis for future
success. G65 He'll. Phone 220W. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15

II costs $I50,oOo for .in.sidc
sat in The New York Stock FIX
change. Bat try the gallery, that's
free.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
Trade Balance
Has Sflrinkage
By, United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Ocl. Il. .-Thc
United States had a favorable trade
balance Of $loj, j,O0o,00n in Septcm-
bcr, the commerce department an
nounced today. Exports totallcd
$+5o,oOo coo and imports %3Ij,G0o,-
c0G.
The favorable balance for the
fjst nine months this year was
>87,2O9,954 compared with $i2@,-
12G,92l for the corresponding period
last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15

Returns from Vacation. Mrs.
John +. McNcccc. who has been
away for It couple Of months, re-
turned to her home here last might.
MIR. and Mrs. Gels Of Hollywood,
parents Of Mrs. McNcccr, motorcd
down from their home bringing
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15

thc nature of a combined pleasure
and business visit He plans to 90
on hunting trips with several Of
his friends. He will also look over
the business field with Il view to
making investments here.
DR.. Amy Lyons, Ostcopath, 704
SO. Fifth st. Phone 744. adv
The Olga Steeb method which is
producing s .ch marvellous results is
being intro' need into the entire
piano d"parl ncnt of the Academy
Of Music thrt ugh Miss Alice Kaye,
one Of Miss Slecb's leading ex-
poncnts. adv
Wooda Blesy Dance Studio. 723
orange. Phone IllW. adv
For Best Marcels Phone 7s3.
Parisicnnc Beauty Shoppc. adv
DR.. Harry Finaley, specialist in
diseases Of eye, ear nose and
throat. }2,34 D1v. Bldg. Phone
". adv
Standard Oil Gets Permit Con
Struction of an addition and install
lation of minor repairs were start
ed today at the warehouse of the
STANDARD Oil company near Third
and Orange streets. The work will
cost $4,000. \ city permit for the
work was ISSUED this morning to j.
/. Travcrs, contractor.
houses, like rent. Afflcrbaugh.
Dr. r. L. Palmer. Chiropractor,
Painless System. Rooms % -. Bank
al. Italy E,d@ i'acnc, lis ,and
GesW. ,lv
Dr. Cunningham Ostcopathic
PhNSlcIan. J32 Main st. adv
Lettie Earley-Van Hoesen, Colora.
tnra soprano, Dramatic Reader and
Teacher, late Of Ilinshaw Conserva-
tory and Lctitia Barnum school Of
Expression, Chicago. spccialzcs in
diction and the speaking voice.
Academy of Music. Gi3 Olive. Phone
i66J. adv
Double Stamp Day at Narncvs
Saturday. Also big special sales
events. See our windows. adv
Is 1t Wise to elect man mex
pcricnced and untricd to the high
office OF Superior Judge when you
Gavc Sucl an ideal candidate as
Judge Co.." with his long, practical.
experience and exceptional judicial
training! adv
Truck Test Postponed to
here. the scheduled test for the new
fire truck recently purchased by the
city was postponed this morning I'M
til next Tuesday. The underwriters
are attending the fire chief S con
Ncntion at Fresno. They sent word
that they will be here for the test
tuesday ut 10 Il. IN.
Hazel N. Baker, teacher OF pia
no. Systematic training In Artistic
Piano Playing. Individual instruc-
ton. classes. A firm basis for future
success. 665 He'll. Phone 220W. adv
For a Real Lemonade or Orange
ade at Paul's, Union Stages De.
pot Nv
Jail Sentence Suspended. - Ed
sullivan, Il Canadian. was given Il
suspended 80 day Jail sentence in
police court this morning when he
pleaded guilty to peddling without
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15

Cooked Food Sale at Narncv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
Truck Test Postponed-O,

IIUCh IeSC TUSCpOfItU -'JWTHH To
inability of underwriters to come
here. the scheduled test for the new
fire truck recently purchased by the
city was postponed this morning m-
til next Tuesday. The underwriters
are attending the fire chief con
>cntion at Fresno. They sent word
that they will be here for the test
tuesday at 10 Il. IN.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15
Houses, like rent. Afflcrbaugh

Dr. r. L. Palmer. Chiropractor,
Painless System. Rooms 2i -. Bank
e' Italy E!d% i'hcnC, lis sand
osSW. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15

Lettie EarleyVan Hoesen, Colora-
tnra soprano, Dramatic Reader and
Teacher. late Of IIinshaw Conserva-
tory and Ietitia Barnum School Of
Expression, Chicago. spccializcs in
diction and the speaking voice.
Academy of Music. Gi3 Olive. Phone
i66J. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15

DR.. Cunningham Ostcopathic
Physician. J32 Main st. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-15

Is 1t Wise to elect man mex
pericnccd and untricd to the high
office OF Superior Judge when you
have Sucl an Ideal candidate as
Judge Co.." with his long, practical.
experience and exceptional judicial
training! adv
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-24
ZAP co. ASKS
REHEARING IN
RATE DISPUTE
Argument Over Charge For
Switching Cars to Rail-
road Not Settled

A new hearing in the case involving
charges by the Northern Pacific Rail
way against the Zap Collcry company
for switching charges, presented to
the Interstate Commerce commission
and the state railroad board at a
joint hearing year ago. mas been
asked by the colliery company.
In their original petition the coll
liery company claimed that the rate
charged for switching cars from the
mine to the railroad was unreason-
able. Following the hearing the exa-
miner for the Interstate Commerce
Commission suggested that IA rate Of
$1.75 per car be charged. although
no decision in the case has yet been
made.
The railroad company. in Il sche-
dule filed with the state board, has
agreed to eliminate switching charges
on all except interstate shipments.
Since approximately 80 per cent Of
the coal mined in the state moved to
interstate points this would result in
a material saving. board members
said
In its petition for the re-hearing
the cOlliery company said that 1T re-
Gently had uncovered new and pertin-
ent evidence bearing on the case which
it wishes to present to the state and
federal bodies for consideration in
determining the case.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-24
C0WAN GUILTY
OF NUMBERING
EDITHBURT0N
Faces Death In Electric Chair
Jury Returns First
Degree Verdict

New York; March "a. (P) Harry
W. Cowan. 57-year- old hotel clerk and
absconder. blind from a self-inflicted
bullet wound. today faces death in
the electric chair for the murder Of
27-year-old Edith Burton last De-
cember.
He was convicted in the first de-
gree by a jury last night after five
hours deliberation. He will be sem
fenced Monday to death. the only
penalty for first degree murder pro-
vided by New York statutes.
The jury found Cowan had shot
Miss Burton because she planned to
break her friendship with him to
marry former State Senator Arthur
B. Lewis of Utah. Cowan maintained
that Miss Burton killed herself as a
result Of suicide pact with him.
Cowan. who was estranged from
his wife. fired a bullet into his
head shortly after Miss Buttons
death. He succeeded only in destroy
ing his sight
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-24
ICE G0RGES
AT OILCITY
MOVING OUT
Further Danger From Flood
Waters in PENNSYLVANIA
Town Not Expected
$2,5OO,OOO DAMAGE. DONE
$50 People Who Were Forced
to Vacatc Homes, Plan
10 Return Today


Oil City, Pa. March 24.-&R-
Freed from further flood menace by
the moving out last night Of the 18
miles Of ice gorges that had threat
encd this city and other upper Alleg.
hcny river towns since January, resi-
dents today debated whether science
or nature was 70 be credited for their
dclivcrancc.
Those who had advocated the use
uf thcrmitc and dynamite in dis
lodging the ice jam hailed the ice
movement as vindicati0n of their
claims, while opponents declared the
movement due to recent rainfall and
said the ice would have moved even
had thcrmite and dynamite not been
used.
The ice movement started ut the
Bradon and other gorgcs south of
here, which had been the scene Of the
thcrnsitc and dynamite operations.
The Kinzua gorge, north Of here, had
not started to move out early today.
Total loss in Oil City by the flood
Of Monday, when the water in Oil
Creek backed up and flooded u sec
ton Of the city, has been placed ut
$2,5OO,OOO. It was suspected the
l5O or more residents who had been
forced to vacate their homes would
be able to return today.