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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
ONE YOUTHFUL
COLO. BANDI t
IS TURED
(By Dispatch A. P. wire)

PUEBLO, Aug. 19.-After leading
posse of nearly SO men a merry
chase for several days in the Rye,
Colo, hills, the older of the Gonce
brothers, Forrest, about 21 years old,
was arrested on the streets Pueblo
at 4 o'clock this afternoon by city
policeman. An uncle and cousin
of the outlaw desperadoes tipped off
the officer and Forrest, older OF
the famous "baby bandits" was. easily
arrested by Patrolnlan Smith near
the Eighth street bridge. He offered
no resistance and was hurried to the
police department where is is said
to have made full confession OF
the lurid escapades the brothers had
participated in during the past two
weeks.
The younger brother, Lester, is
still at large and Forrest claims ne
can not tell where he is. About 3
o'clock tonight high powered coach
belonging to c. NJ. Hilton of this
city, was reported to the sheriff as
stolen and it is supposed that the
younger of the Gonce brothers is
now speeding to safety. Police and
sheriff's men are securing the city
and country side for the remaining
outlaw.
1--WE got real kick out of eluding
the sheriff's posse in the Rye hills.
Several times we were so close we
could hear them talking and making
plans for our capture. We made real
monkeys of the men who were after
us and finally it got so we could
no longer get thrill out OF the
hunt so we thought we would go
where there were some officers VINO
could entertain u.s." Forrest related at
the police station when questioned.
During the day we would sit up
on high rock in plain view and
watch the men who were supposed
to be looking for us. never saw
the men go into the underbrush
after us, but they appeared to keep
out in the open places where they
might have known they would never
| have seen u.s. he related
After smiling and looking the po-
! lice chief, the night captain, a Jailel
and a Chieftain reporter stralgh'
in the eyes, he went on with his
story. "All day long | would s"
up on a big flat rock back OF Het-
ties ranch, watch the arplanes soar
over, and when L got tired of that
would cast glance in the dlrec-
tfon of the posses. The men woule
wander up the open part of canot
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
GAINES FOUND
GUILTY; DEATH
PENALTY SET
(By Dispatch A. P. wire)

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug.
19.-Wallace Cloyes Gaines
was convicted here tonight
Of numbering his % year
old daughter, Sylvia, in
Seattle, June 16. Trial be-
gan August 2. The jury
had been out four hours.
The jury fixed the pen
atty at death.
Gaines collapsed after the
verdict was read. Robert
S. MacFarland, defense at
torney, asked that the jury
be polled.
Defense attorneys presented motions
for arrest of judgment and a new
trial.
Edward Townsend. jury foreman, re-
ported that it took three ballots to
reach the final decision. He said:
''The first stood 10 to for convic.
ton. Both of those who held out
were the two women on the jury. After
a two-hour discussion as to our rights
and duties, and clearing up some ques-
tion, we took second ballot. 1t stood
unanimous for conviction, then we ball
1otted as to first or second degree. The
decision for first degree murder was
unanimous.
"I want to say that the Jurors were
exceptionally high class. They were
fair and cool"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
CANTON POLICE
CONNECTED IN
RING

CLEVELAND, Aug. 19. ~ Evidence
through which he expects to convict a
number of Canton policemen in liquor
conspiracy with members of the Canton
underworld conspiracy which Don
r. Mellett, slain Canton publisher, was
preparing to expose before his death
is in the possession of United States
Attorney A. E. Bernstein.
This was revealed by Bernstein to-
night after he had concluded busy
day of examining persons known to be
familiar with vice conditions in Can
ton which the crusading publisher
warred against in the columns of his
newspaper
Ben Ruder of Massillon, Ohio, fur
nished the district attorney with infor-
nation said to corroborate the evidence
that already has been gathered. Rud-
ner four years ago served term IN
Atlanta federal prison on a bootlegging
charge.
The case will be laid before federal
grand jury here about the middle Of
next month, the district attorney an
nounced.
"We've got the goods on the violators
of federal laws in Canton and were
going through with a real cleanup he
said.
Rudner voluntarily S u b m e to
questioning by Bernstein after the lat
ter had thoroughly examined Louis
Mazer and Karl Studer, Canton under
world chiefs, and Norman Clark, for
mer police prosecutor of Canton Ma
ger, Studer and Clark have been named
in liquor conspiracy warrants and Ma
ger is charged with the Mellet murder
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
One DEAD, FOUR
DYING AFTER A
POLITICAL RIOT
IN MEXICO CITY
Two Deputies MOrtalIy
Wounded, Colonel Andres
Garcia Killed.
CARRIDO SHOT IN FACE
Newspaper and Lottery
Ticket Vendor Badly In
jured; 20 Took Part.

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 1.-TWO dep
uties were mortally wounded, Col. An.
dres Garcia was killed and Thomas
Garrido, former governor of the state
of Tabasco, was shot in the face in a
street battle in the business section of
Mexico City today.
Deputies Marcos Diaz and Santiago
Caparroda, both from Tabasco, were
shot several times through the body.
They were at first believed to have
been killed, but they showed signs Of
life when transferred to the hospital.
Their death is expected momentarily.
Similarly a newspaper and lottery
ticket vendor, whol was believed tc
have been killed, is still living, though
his death also is a matter of hours.
The fighting was the outcome Of
bitter rivalry between political fac
tions in congress. The partisans met
about 80 this afternoon in front OF
the Iturbide hotel, in Madero avenue,
and without preliminaries began the
shooting 1t is estimated that from
seven to 20 deputies participated in the
battle, the factions standing on op-
posite sidewalks and shooting across
the street, which was crowded with
automobiles and pedestrians wo-
man, not identified, passing in an au~
tomobile, was wounded.
The fighting took place next door
to one of the fashionable American
tea rooms.
There were American women in the
place at the time and others were en-
tering, and bullets whizzed around
them.
The people in the streets were panic
stricken and women rushed screaming
into a place of shelter Many shots
were exchanged.
Parliamentary elections were held
in Mexico on July 4, last, and since
then there have been clashes between
the opposing factions. In manner,
Mexico appeared to have two chamber
of deputies, each claiming authority;
ready to take over the power Septem'
ber 1, when congress convenes.
CONTINUED on rage Three)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
GERMAN TRAIN
WRECKED; PLOT
CAUSE; 21 DEAD
(By Dispatch A. P. wire)

EEHRTE, Germany Aug. 1.-THE
Berlin-Cologne express was derailed
near this place today and 21 persons
were killed and many injured DR.,
Dorpmueller, Director general of the
German Federal Railway company,
after an investigation, declared the
wreck was the result of a criminal
plot, since it occurred along a straight
stretch of the Berlin Hanover route,
and on a good roadbed
The fish-plates of the rails had been
removed and these, together with the
nut bolts were found in the woods
nearby.
At the time of it's derailment, the
express was speeding at so miles an
hour. The coaches piled up and thu
passengers were buried in the debris.
Rescuing parties found great diff
Guilty in extricating the bodies and it
is possible that more dead will be
found as the rescue work continues.
Most of the victims were Germans
but an Englishman, said TO be the fa.
nous Cambridge athlete, David Ho.
ward Pirrie, and a London man, named
Read, were among those killed
The English wife of the noted COM
poser, Herman Dawrewski, was IN,
jured. Darwreski is the honorary or
ganizer of the national collection OF
music and musical instruments for Y.
NJ. c.. A. huts and has written innum-
cradle popular musical pieces.
So far as can be learned no Amer
leans were on the train.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
JUDGE CLARK TO
SPEAK in CITY.
THIS EVENING;
MANY INVITED
Large and Enthusiastic
Crowds Have Heard Him
During His Tour.
POPULARITY GROWING
Republican Candidate For
Governor is Orator
of RenOwn.

Judge E. S. Clark, republican candi-
date for nomination for governor, will
speak in Douglas tonight at o'clock
at the Tenth street park, or in case of
rain, at the Majestice theatre.
Large and enthusiastic crowds have
attended ClarlS's meetings in many cit
les of northern Arizona during the past
few weeks and according to press re-
larity is gaining daily.
Clark's stand on the Colorado river
issues, in particular, is winning him
widespread favor. 1t is his theory that
before any intelligent action with re-
gard to the Colorado can be taken it
will be necessary to define Arizona S
rights.
Other candidates for the office of
governor in recent speeches have all
pledged themselves to the protection of
Arizona's rights, but none have at
tempted to clearly explain just what
those rights are.
With an illustrious record of legal
experience and other achievements to
his credit, Judge Clark, perhaps better
than any other candidate for the office
Of governor, is in a position to analyze
the Colorado river situation and define
Arizona's rights. Clark logically con-
tends that when the rights of the state
are once definitely established it will
not be difficult to outline the proper
line of action.
Judge Clark is we'll known as one
of the leading orators of the state and
it is expected that a large crowd of
Douglas citizens will be in attendance
at the meeting tonight.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
TUCSON MAYOR HEADS
CAMERON CLUB THERE

!. TUCSON, Aug. 19-Mayor John e.
White was unanimously selected as
president of the Cameron club at its
first meeting tonight in the club head
quarters. John B. Wright, local at
torney, was acting chairman of the
meeting.
Other officers are John I. Reilly.
vice president, and Orin Bartlett, sec
retary Upon motion which was unan"
imously passed President White was
given authority to appoint an execu-
tive committee of five, three to be mer
and two women, the president and
secretary serving as ex-ofticia mem
bers. The personnel OF the committee
will be announced within . few days
White stated.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20

l
Beginning tonight, Aug
ust 20, the Mexican interna-
tional border gates at Aqua
Prieta are to close at 11::30
p. m. and remain closed un-
til 6 a. m. Announcement
to this effect was made
Thursday by Antonio .Gabi-
Ilor1do, in charge of the Aqua
Prieta immigration office.
The closing is ordered
made by the Mexican fed
eral government. There
are no changes in regula-
tions on the American side.
All border ports are to be
closed each night.
The Mexican immigra-
tion officials are requiring
passports from all persons
now entering Mexico. Those
border residents who Sc
cured their border identity
cards earlier this year, are
notified to carry them with
them at all times.
The order as first received, by Aqua
Prieta officials, was to close the
port at 8 o'clock each night A
delegation from the Aqua Prieta
chamber of commerce succeeded in
having the time set back until 11:aO
so that Mexicans employed in the
smelters in Douglas and living in
Aqua Prieta might have time to get
home after finishing work at IL
o'clock.
No one in Aqua Prieta seems to
know exactly why the Mexican gov
ernment has taken this action. Aqua
Prieta is the cleanest town on the
Mexican border 1t is believed that
the order is the result of the revolu
tionary tactics of General Enrique
Estrada, recently captured at San
Diego
The order was received here
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
FEW CHANGES
IN COURSE OF
SCHOOL STUDY

The course of study at the Douglas
high school for the school year,
1926-27, will be ready in few days
and ]. E. Carlson. Jr., announced
Thursday that but few changes will
be made, as the standards of the
North Central association are being
closely adhered to.
The new state law relative to a
full years course in American history
for seniors, and in addition, study
of the American and Arizona con-
stitutions will be in effect when
schools open in September.
The required courses are as follows:
Frenchmen: Algebra 1, English l,
CONTINUED OH rage Eight)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
up. Railroad Mail Car
Thieves Get 100000
In Treasury Certificates

SALEM. Ore. Aug. Bone hum
dred thousand dollars worth of
United states treasury certificates
mailed for. delivery to the oregon
state treasury here and to be paid
for from funds of the world war
veterans state aid commission, were
stolen from the registered mail
pouches ON Union Pacific train No.
8, when that train was held up and
robbed by two unmasked bandits
near Rawlins, WyO., Saturday morn
ing. This information was received
here today by Major w. b. Simpson.
secretary of the commission. The
envelope had been carefully opened,
the contents removed and the empty
cORtainer put back in its place. The
state treasury loses nothing by the
robbery.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
Auto Accidents Took Toll
OF 81 LiUes In Arizona
First Six Months Of Year
lny plspaitcll A. 2. wIrel

(Dy Dispatch A. r. Wire)
PHOENIX, Aug. 10.--AutOmObiIe
accidents in Arizona during the
six months period from January
to June 30 took toll of "a
lives, according to a report of
vital statistics issued today by
DIR. F.. f. FahIen. state superin-
,tendent of public health. The
report shows there were "a muir
ders and 20 suicides. while 10
died from accidental shooting.
There were 4,237 badies born dur
ing the period and there were
3,O72 deaths. Boy babies exceeded
the girls in number by 157. The
record shows AZ pairs of twins
but no triplets. The infant NOR
taIity rate was 1873 per cent of
the total deaths occurring in the
tate.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
RURALES ROUND
UP SUSPECTED
REVOLUTIONISTS

MEXICALI, Mexico, Aug. 19.-Mount-
ed rurales today began roundup of
persons suspected of having been iden-
titled with the purported revolutionary
movement which resulted in the arrest
on the United States side of the border
of General Enrique Estrada, former
Mexican secretary of war, and $50 fol-
lowers.
Police Inspector Francisco Peralla
commanded the rurales in today's ac--
ton, which resulted in the arrest of
several Mexicans, officials said. Sec
retary of State Nrurua Martinez OF
Lower California, who is in charge Of
the territorial government during the
Continued on Page Three)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
GALES CANNOT
SUSPEND LAWS,
HE DECLARES
(By Dispatch A. P. wire)


MEXICO CITY, Aug. f9.-President
quest of the Catholic episcopate that
he suspend the recetnly enforced re-
ligious regulations, says he is unable
to amend the constitution and be-
cause of his political convictions he
cannot submit to congress a bill
calling for modification of the re-
ligious laws.
In his reply General Gales says
the episcopate was entirely within
it's rights in petitioning the presi-
dent, but that he supreme cour and
the congress, instead of the presi-
dent, but that the supreme court and
should seek relief.
The letter of the president was
courteousIy worded.
The letter declares that it has not
been the intention of the president
to charge the church with open re-
bellion but that open hostility TO
the constitution of Mexico will be
considered rebellion, as well as un-
lawful acts in opposition to it, The
president declares that he will not
hinder efforts of the episcopate if It
cares to attempt to have the con-
stitution amended and that he will
withdraw bills for amendment of the
religious clauses of the constitution
if they are introduced
Referring to the episcopate's petit
tion for freedom of conscience
thought, religion, teaching, asser-
ton, and the press, as contained in
the letter of the Most Rev Mora Y
Del Rio, archbishop of Mexico sent
to General Gales, Wednesday, the
president replied that these liberties
are specifically defined in the con-
stitution. He added that he would
obey the constitutional definition
until the constitution is amended
by congress and the state legisla.
lures or the supreme court other
wise interprets the constitution
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 19.-President
Gales has not replied to the petit
tion of the Roman Catholic episco.
pate, signed by Archbishop Mora y
Del Rio in behalf of all the rach
bishops. bishops, priests and Cath
olics in Mexico, seeking a revision
of the new religious regulations
AT the same time prominent Mex
lean business men have proposed
that the government and episcopal,
enter into negotiations for a settle.
ment of the controversy.
CONTINUED on Page Three)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-The cotton
market was comparatively quiet to-
day with the price movement irregu-
lar enough to suggest that business
was confined largely to evening ur
accounts in preparation for next Mon
days government crop report: After
selling off early to 1864, December
rallied to 1881, but eased again in
late trading and closed at 1874. The
general market closed steady at net
declines of 10 to 13 points.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
ATTITUDE PLEAsEs VOTERS

Especial to the Dlspatchl
PHOENIX, Aug. 19.-According to
advices received at the headquarters
of the Clark campaign committee.
the attitude of Judge E. S. Clark
on the Colorado river problem is
meeting with general approval in
every part of the state visited.
Many letters on file at the Clark
headquarters, received from prominent
CONTINUED on Page Three)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
TRAINS COLLIDE; NO
ONE KILLED OR INJURED

WOODWARD, Okla, Aug. 19.-Pas>
sengers were shaken up and bruised
but none was severely injured last
night when an eastbound Santa Fe
passenger train and a freight train
met in a head-on collision four miles
east of here. The crews of both en-
gines saved their lives by jumping.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20
BORDER WILL
LOCALLY
At 1880 P. NJ.
(By Dispatch A. P. wireN

Ell PASO, Aug, l9.-
Mexican troops have been
ordered to the border op-
posite Columbus, New Mex,
according to Juarez mill
tary officials, following dis
covery Of the planned move
nent Of a band Of 100 heay-
lily armed men into Mex
leo in a revolutionary move
ment.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20

This is F. A. Haupmann, San
Francisco man, now in Japan pre-
pairing for a homeward voyage
after girdling the globe in, five
years on foot so far as possible.
He started east and all went we'll
until he got to Arabia, where his
collection of autographs of noted
persons aroused suspicion and he
was sentenced to death as a spy.
He escaped, but sacrificed his col
lection, and had to start new
one. Haupmann says he'll settle
on a ranch when he gets back, and
"stay put" the rest of his life.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-20

NEW YORK Aug. 19-Cop-
per dull; electrolytic spot
and futures, 14h asked.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-23

be given tomorrow night, "
tree M the center of the Chr
eve exercises. The program,
will begin at 7:S0 o clock, '
presented by the Sunday scht
Christmas treat for the childr'
be provided.
Arrangements for various
mas charity gifts arc being
by different classes Of the \
school, but will be handled
from the program.
& l.,4o naiaI
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-23
MIDNIGHT MASS
WILL BE HELD AT
ST. PAULS CHURCH

Midnight mass will be held at St.
Paul S Episcopal church to usher
in Christmas day. The church has
already been beautifully decorated
for the occasion, and a program of
Christmas music, under the direc-
tion of Mrs. r. \. Watson, is being
rehearsed.
At three minutes before midnight
Friday night the choir outside the
church viii begin the carol. "Holy
Night -
The professional hymn, 80 Come,
All Ye Faithful will then be sung,
the congregation taking their plac-
es in the church following the en-
trance of the choir. The church will
be illuminated by candle light.
The following program will be
given:
''Three-fold Kyrie," D." by J. Barn,
by.
Epistle Hymn, "WhiIe Shepherds
Watched Their Flocks. -
"Gloria Tibi," by G. NJ. Garrett.
Sermon Hymn, 1t Came upon
the Midnight Clear. "
Offertory Hymn, "Iiark, the
Herald Angels Sing
Snrsum Corda, by j, Camidyc.
Sanctus, by c. Gouuod.
Bencdictus, by T. Morley.
Agnus Del, by c. Gounod.
Gloria in Excelsis, old chant.
Recessional hymn, ''Oh, Little
Town of Bethlehem. -
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-23

who is suffering with broken leg.
! Those present were: Mesdames
Harry James, G. c. Richards, Joe
Kinnaird, Ebert Newton, w. A.
swerdfeger, John Zenos, Ralph En-
gebretson, L. G. Goar, Ward Nc
Grew, Laurence Richards, Fred
Waterman, Alex Meyer, W. G.
Herdman, Charles Forsberg, r. Nei-
fert, Henry Havekorst, w. d.
Johnston, Miss Mildred Smith, and
the hostess.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Ward McGrew, who
will be assisted by Mrs. r. Neifert.
Mrs. Isaac Mcbride returned TO
her home last Sunday morning aft
er being in Los Angeles for the past
several weeks, during serious i'll
ness.
Grandmother Meyer, mother Of
Will, Charley and Alex Meyer, is
spending her winter vacation here
with her sons and their families.
She plans to stay until some time
in March.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-23
Program To Be
Given Friday At
State st. Church

At the State Street Christian
church the Christmas program will
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-23
ENJOYABLE AFFAIRS
GIVEN AT MELOLAND
Press Staff Correspondent

MELOLAND, Dee. 23.-Thc chill
dren Of the Meloland school pre-
scnted a very pleasing program to
a large audience at the schoolhouse
last Friday evening. After several
appropriate drills and dialogues,
cid Santa Claus himself appeared,
much to the delight of the children.
\ large Christmas tree gayly deco
rated and hcapcd around with gifts,
stood on the platform. Santa Claus
distributed the gifts TO the happy
children.
Mrs Ben Christian and Mrs. Belle
Mcmillan entertained the commun-
itv Bridge Club last Saturday eve
ming at the home of the latter. 4
merry evening was spent at cards,
after which a delicious midnight
supper was served.
Mrs. ". Q. Pond won high score,
for women, and Mrs. Homer Spear,
second, while Claude Smith won
high score for mon, and w A.
!3wcrdfegcr, second
For5bcrg, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
James, Mr.. and Mrs. John Icnos,
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward McGrcw, Mr.. and Mrs,
Dan Scott, Mr.. and Mrs. W. o.
Pond Mr.. and Mrs Homer Spear,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Iiovey, Mr.. and
Mrs. ". \. Swcrdfcger, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Neifcrt, Mr.. and Mrs. Nir.
gil Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Farley, Mrs. Hazel summers, Mis-.
Agncss Parmalcc and the hostesscs.
The next meeting Of the club
will be at the home Of Mrs. Belle
Mcmillan next Tuesday afternoon.
The Mcloland Club met Wedncs-
dav afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Dan Scott who vas assisted by Mrs.
Claude Smith. A pleasant afternoon
including many novel features, WAS
enjoyed. Gifts were brought by all
the guests and put around the
Christmas tree after being number
ed. Each then drew "a number and
received the corresponding gift.
The children exchanged gifts. also
After the gifts were distributed, q
daintily decorated basket Of gifts
was presented to Mrs. Alex Meyers.
Each member also brought Christ
mas cards to send to Mrs. Isaac Nc
Bride who has been very i'll for sew
eral weeks; to Mrs o. l.. James, a
member who is i'll in San Diego, and
to Mrs. Gertrude Schwcnk, who Is
well known by all the members and
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-23
CHRISTMAS MASS
TO BE HELD AT
ST. MARY'S CHURCH

Following is the musical program
of the midnight mass at St. Mary s
church, l. 0 clock Christmas morn.
ing:
Holy Night" by the choir.
Leonard 5 Third Mass in b Fla,
sung by st, Marys choir assisted
by Madame Catherine Ward Kupe.
lian, J. b. Findly, Miss Bonnie
Braes, Miss Regina o Micla and
Miss Estello Nccdham, organist.
"kvric Elcison, - choir.
"Christe Elcison," Miss Julia
Grogan.
Gloria, choir,
Gratias.' Miss Julia Grogan.
Credo, " choir.
1T in Carnatus Est, " duet, Mrs
J. 7. McGirk and Miss Julia Gro
gan,
EFT in Spiritum Sanctum," Mrs.