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Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
Council Passes
Some Important
Civic Rulings

Ordinance No. 301 providing for
the establishment of boulevard stops
in this city, passed its final reading
before the city council last night
and will be enacted into law within
so days.
The ordinance does not specify the
exact location of the stops, this mat
ter being left to the discretion OF
the chief of police, city engineer
and the police commissioner. How
ever, it does provide that such stops
shall be installed at every point
where alleys open on to main thor
oughfares.
Signs will be posted conspicuously
at the points where the stops are 70
be installed.
Resolution No 30S providing for
the issuance of bonds for the Len
Rey paving also passed its final
t9diu0
The matter of insuring all auto
mobiles used in the city, including
those operated by firemen IN re-
spending to fires, was brought be-
fore the council and discussed. NO
action was taken and the subject
will be given further investigation.
/. A. Thomas appeared before the
council and offered to paint street
numbers on the curbing in front or
houses, the cost of same to be borne
bv property owners. The eouneh
decided to give the question further
consideration before taking action
ON it.
No action was taken on a proposi
,ioa to increase the charge al the
i.e automobile camp from 20 eenis
TO so cents per day, the matter be'
ing referred to this park eommia'
sioner.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
The Long-B ell
Company Plants
Several Acres

LONGNIEN, Wash, July s. -
Some $50 acres of logged-off lands
have already been replanted with
trees of various species by the Long
Bell Lumber company in pursuing
it's rcforestation program, which IS
still on an experimental basis.
The most unique of the paintings
was the setting out of approximate
" 10000 two-year-old Redwood trees
over IS acres.
A five acre area was planted to
Port Oxford cedar, while another
plot Of 10 acres was planted direct
from seed with a variety of species.
In addition about 100000 seed
lings have been planted in the com
pany's nursery at Ryderwood, not
far from. the location of the refor-
estcd areas.
1t is hoped by John b. Woods
chief forester for the Long Bell
Lumber company, to have 1000 acres
of logged lands reseeded or reset
next year.
4 Douglar fir will develop from
seed to tree from Is to 24 inches
in diameter in about 80 years, ac-
cOrdmg to Woods. Other of the
soft wood trees show similar
growth.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
Cuban Killer Is
Strangled Today
by United Press Leased Wire

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July s.
Salvador Aguiler was strangled to
death in tl$ steel grip of the med,
laval garrote today in punishment
for the brutal murder of his aunt,
whom he killed in order to obtain
her savings of 5000
Aguilera was executed It 1902 a.
m. after "a hour wait in he death
cell for the time appointed for his
end.
Franco De Paulo Romero, Il long
term prisoner, stood behind the
gruesome machine and when Agull-
era S neck had been fixed within
the steel that was to contract and
choke him, Romero turned thu"
screws which frightened until breath
no longer could pass into the lungs.
Death was supposed to be in
Simultaneous and therefore painless
when inflicted by the garrote, but
il was not so with Aguilera. He
was led to the machine blindfoldcd,
although he had requested to be
permitted to die with his eyes un-
shcathcd. A few quick turns of Il
rope and the condemned man was
securely fastened to the garrote.
his neck was fixed within the str.
and Romero began to turn the
screw. Two complete turns were
required before sufficient pressure
could be obtained and then Aguil-
era struggled in the grip of death
for eleven minutes.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
Three Sentenced
In Court Today

Antoine Copeland, who PLEADED
guilty to petty larceny, involving
the theft of supplies from the Bar
bara Worth hotel, was fined TS",
with an alternative sentence of w
days in Jail by Judge llcrvey III
the. police court this morning. cope
land was taken to Jail pcndng ar
rangcments to pay the fine.
George Abema, charged with
drunkenness, was fined $50, in spite
of the fact that he agreed with the
court when the latter told HIM ne
was crazy for drinking canned neat
Abeman had can of the vicious
fluid on his person when he was
arrested aud admitted that he would
drink anything that could be mixed
up for him. He did not dcmur
when the court suggested carbolc
acid.
George Savas pleaded guilty to
reckless driving and was fined $40
with an alternative sentence of 10
days in Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
INQUEST IS
HELD UPON
S | 4 ! | n G
Young Woman Says She
Tried to Leave, But
Was Intimidated.
NEVER SHOT BEFORE
Seized Gun in Despera-
ton and Fires Four
Times.

He threatened to kill me and L
just beat him to it. -
In these dramatic words Docie
Stockton. %, told coroner's jury
this morning why she shot and kill
ed her uncle, +. L. Seager at Grays
Well, Tuesday morning, and salts
fled that her story was true, ver-
diet of justifiabe homicide was re-
turned by the jury few minutes
after the inquest closed. The girl
was given her liberty this after
noon.
With no trace of excitement, Mrs.
Stockton calmly told her story of
persecution by her uncle and of his
frequent threats to kill her.
She came from Texas to Porter
vile several months ago she said,
anu worked there until about six
weeks ago. .
Seager proposed coming to I'm
perial Valley to open gasoline sta
tion and she agreed to come with
him. She helped him to build the
station at Gravs Well, aud when j;
was opened two weeks ago she took
utT DldCc lutAN, Ati bhSAN {
agreed to give her a half interest in
the business.
Instead he refused to give her
any money, the girl said. and also
refused to allow her to return to her
home in Texas when she told him
that she would not stay with him II
he did not pay her the wages due
him.
She Left Grays Well
Monday night she left Grays Well,
coming to the home of Mrs.
Griggs at Holtville. Her uncle fol-
lowed her there Tuesday morning,
and threatened to kill her if she
did not return with him to Grays
Well. Her statement of the threats
was verified by Mrs. Griggs and
her two small children.
On the way to Grays Well Seager
threatened her frequently with
death.
'How many times did he theat-
en- you?" Deputy District Attorney
(Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
G.. of C.. Moves to
Pave Mountain
Springs Grad e

In the hope that something can
Dc done to improve the present hor-
liblc condition of Moutain Springs
grade, the directors of tn FL Cen
tro chamber of commerce last night
instructed George Bowles, chairman
of the road committee. to get IN
touch with the California highway
commission. to see if some work
cannot be done on the highway.
Valley residents who travelled over
the grade during the recent holiday,
are unanimous IN declaring that the
road has not been in such bad con
dition for years. 1t is realized that
bids have already been called for
paving of the grade, but the general
belief is that something should be
done to make the grade more pass
able during the summer when 1t IS
subjected to heavy traffic.
Report was made on the campaign
conducted by the chamber TO raise
FL Centros share of the mildew
fund, Hugh Osborne informing the
directors that the entire quota of
5000 assigned to this city has been
raised.
w. G.. Costello reported that fol-
lowing a conference with the super
visors, a new vo;ing precinct to be
known as No. .. has been set aside
in FL Centre. The new precinct is
ON the ea.. Sue of the city and
will be used for colored voters.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
IS
100000
BEHIND us.
Government Claims He
and Son Have E,vaded
Just Debts to L. S.
FRAUD IS CHARGED
Wife of Oil Magnate Is
Included in Charges of
Malefaction.

Los ANGELES, July
S.-More than 81, 900, 900
in alleged unpaid income
tax is involved in q suit
against E. L. Doheny, oil
magnate, and associates,
scheduled to be tried be-
fore u. S. Judge Paul j.
Mccormick, starting this
coming Monday.
Federal prosecutors be-
gan lining up their evil
dence today.
The government claims
Doheny and his son, E. L.
Doheny, Jr., and Carrie
Estelle Doheny, failed to
make accurate income
tax returns in 1919 and
1920. 1t is charged that
they transferred property
to subsidiary companies
which were non-profit
making in the two years.
According to the ac-
cusations, Doheny and his
oil interests should have
paid 81, 1,119,591.20, where
as they only paid $966.43.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
RAILWAY STRIKE DEADLOCKEI
Death Made Him
Embezzler, Says
Nevada Banker

7Cs ANGELES Ju'y 8. -
- untimeiy death OF 4 man
wL.ori he befriended made an
em5ezzler of Herman Wise,
bank cashier Of East Ely, New,
;cc, rdinr - the 80 y ,obbed
cut t. officials today by the
banker.
wise is held here on $500
Ecnd, following his arrest by
tedeI al officials on a charge Of
stealing $1,000 from the Cop
pcr National bank, CT East Ely.
The $1,000 was taken from
tie bank S vaut three years
ago according to Wise's al
legged story to officials, and
leaned to friend "for a Pc
Rod If two weeks.
Herman, I'm up against it,
ard ] We got 10 have $1,000 for
two weeks" the friend said,
Wieo related.
~ let him have it, said
Wise, land two days later he
was killed in an accident. l
was never able to make good
the informal loan.
The cashier said he survived
several ban : inspec tons, but
during recent merger the
shortage was revealed, and
Wise was arrested. He was or
dered to Carson City. Nevada,
for trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
SUB JOINS L. s, FLEET AFTER
LONG REST ON OCEAN FLOOR

,fall ~ half mast from the coming
tower Of the craft.
y was stn+c6 that OPENING of tho
euhmNrino oNd removal of the bod
ioe of cffioors and men imprisOued
N +he ramn wnS TO hnpin ut once.
\ IN, re force Of marines and sail
o,s was on hqnd 70 assist mewbers
If the navy ward hospital staff who
'~..,o ""+o~ the submarine and re-
NOV, tln bodies.
'''"a fnlt that wo owod This last
duty TO the families of the men
who vcrn lost, y declared Rear All
miral Plunkett commqndqnt Of the
navy yard. '|0he hospital staff
will be the first to enter the submNr-
inc and they will remove the bod
les.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
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NEW YORK. .Iniv s.-With tho
New York Transit strike still IN =
d"ndlocE today. the lu'crhorou2h
Rapil Transit COMPANY conccni rat
I'd efforts oN restoring complete
$, ,rvicc on is lines and crushing the
cight hundred or more striking mo
tormru aud .witchmcn who's" strike
has disorrmi>cd subway aud some
elevated traffic.
Prediction Of victory came from
the company officials. while the
strikers continued stubborn efforts
te draw ont additional elevated
workers.
Meanwhile. fun police guards on
traiu platforms aud in train cabs
nairtained vigilaul watch after
strike svmpnfhilcrs at IN uptown
train yesterday.
The thirI dav of the strike found
greatly improved transit conditions,
he comranv Ginning that it' Sch'd .
rlrS wcr" ON 50 per cent normal
basis. EIGHT hundred and forty
nine uou-mion men have hccu pnt
into service since the strike began,
the company said.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
0SWALT AND The
COUNTY DADS ARE
BOULEVARDIERS
All Blind intersections
Considered as Stops
From Now On.

All "hlind intersections in the
county viii be boulevard stops n
which traffic must come to "A dead
stop, following action taken by the
board Of supervisors Yesterday at
tie request of Captain OSwalt of
the county traffic squad. In a1Ii-
tion to the ''hlind stops, other
intersccting points, where travel is
heavy or dangerous, will be posted
as boulevard stops.
The board authorized Mrs. Daw-
son. in charge of the switchboard
AT the courthouse, to obtain such
equipment as NAV he necessary to
keep a record Of long distance calls.
County officials were instructed
that all long distance calls for
county business must be put through
the switch board and the switch
board operator will have authority
to decide whether the calls are for
county business or personal use.
County Clerk Mousseau was in
structed to sell at public auction
one ) ton Holt tractor and u 10 foot
Western grader for which the coun-
tv has no further use.
The supervisors authorized the
transfer of S2,433 from the motor
vehicle fine fund and $500 from
the general road fund, both sums
to be cUudally divided among the
five road districts.
The bid of the Consolidated Title
Insurance Company of 1919 for
posting the index to the county de
linoucnt tax list, was accepted.
The supervisors met today ut 2:3O
as board of equalization.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
Severe Judge Is
Pirched Himself

ROSEVlLIE, Cal, July S.-When
Myron Lacky was Il Placer county
officer he was tough on speeders.
So numerous victims, whom he
had arrested for speeding and vio-
lation of other traffic regulations
chortled gleefullv when Lacky was
.rrestcd here for driving through
the main street 50 miles an hour.
"Lacky didn't care whom he
arrested" one of his friend said,
in telling about his record. He
probably would have arrested him-
self when he was a traffic officer
if he found himself violating some
law.
But Lacky didn t make his recent
arrest. Another officer did.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
Who Knows of a
Melon Weighing
Over So Pounds?

A bold, lad desperate CT
newspaperdom down in Holt
vile says:
1--WE note by one of the El
Centre papers that they are
trying to cop Holtville's crown
as champion watermelon grow
ing section of Imperial Valley
and report the bringing in of a
melon that tipped the scales at
So pounds. We feel that this is
challenge and an affront that
should not be overlooked. Who
knows Of a melon that weighs
more than So pounds? All the
Tribune wants to do is to see
the biggest melon in the Holt
vile district and then watch
those amateurs from Ell Centre
lie down.
The. er-watermelon given to
the Press was raised by Clev-
enger and Young OH the R. P.
Pope ranch in the Acacia dis
trict. It has not yet been equal
led for size or quality.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
John d. Glad He
Is Alive on His
S7th Birthday
TARRYTOWN, N. Y, July 8.

TAERYTOWN, N. Y, July 8.
=, John D. Rockefeller today
celebrated his 18th birthday.
From the huge Rockefeller
estate at Poncatico Hills came
word that John D. one of
the world s wealthiest men,
was in great spirits aao that he
intended to pass a quiet, pleas
ant day with some of the men,
bers of his family.
Reading the newspapers was
one of the first events on the
birthday program.
The morning papers all had
some mention CT the multi
mil!a naire birthday and it
is to be expected he read these
with naive delight that so
characterizes him.
Then there were Nle usual
influx of kilograms and letters
with congratulations on the
successful p l ing of another
milestone of lIfe. Rockefeller
is known to read each one care
fully and answer in person
thoae thai might require a note
CT thanks.
Atkd tcr an e,-presaion of
his feelings On his birthday. he
said ct an very thanl-ful ev-
cry cay for the contantment 1
onjcy in living a quiet and
simple life and I am grateful
for the many beautiful messages
OF good will.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
COMPANY IS
PREDICTING
A VIC DRY
Men, However, Say They
VIII Have Many More
Out Very Soon.
ROCKS ARE THROWN
Full Police Guards on
Platforms After the
First Violence.

NEW YORK, July 8.-The In
terborough Rapid Transit com
pany today issued an ultimatnm
to its more than TOO striking
motormen and switchmen giving
them until Monday to Indicate
their desire to return to work.
The company's statement SAID
that the men would be paid any
money due them if they wouid
apply at tic company offices
but at that time would be re
ul,ired to say whether they de
sired to return to work.
After Monday, the statement
said some men might be taken
hack under 4 beginner clasSl-
fication but the company would
exercise its own discretion II the
matter and none would retain
their seniority.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
Coolidge's Man
Puzzles People
OF Philippines
BY w. X. KUHNS
Droc, Gtnfe rnrrncnonH


MANILA, p. l., July S.-Whilc
speculation continues concerning the
real purpose back of Colonel Caumi
Thompson : visit TO the Philippines,
Filipino leaders and officials are
planning TO offer him their fullest
cooperation when he arrives here
tomorrow.
Officials and business mon will
greet Colonel Thompson mt the pier.
Manuel Quc2on, representing the
Filipino officials, will take a launch
and meet the ship at quarantine,
where he will welcome President
Coolidgc's personal representative
to the islands.
Governor General Leonard Wood
feels that Colonel Thompson should
remain in Manila several weeks be-
fore touring the provinces.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
Sawyer Visits
From Arizona

William Sawyer, pioneer resident
of FL Centro. now residing in Ari-
2ona, is a visitor here today. in the
interest of property which he still
holds southwest of this city.
Sawyer formerly operated the
theatcr now known as the Valley
theatcr, which he built and conduct
ed under the name of the "L. and
s. theater, with w. r. Carey.
This morning he renewed his
many acquaintances among the older
business men of the city, and ex-
pressed is qualification at the
growth of FL Centre since the early
days here.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
Seager Killing Was Justified, Says Jury
MildeW Snowfall
Exceeds Limit

With the receipt of the S25
donations promised yesterday
afternoon, El Centro's quota of
the county mildew fund was ex-
ceaded bv $3.50, the total be-
ing S907.50.
Roy L. Runsey and the I'M
perial Valley Milk Producers
Association each contributed $40
yesterday and M. o. King sent
in a donation Of SIS.
1.-The campaign is now clos
ed, Hugh Osborne stated to-
day, land we are grateful in
deed to all who contributed to
the fund
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
Raines Child 10
Be Buried Today

Funeral services for Donald Rob
crt Raincs, five -year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Raines OF Holtville,
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
, o clock, from the funeral parlors
of b. f. Lemon, followed by burial
in Evergreen cemetery.
The body died yesterday at the
Brawley hospital following two
weeks illness with bronchial pueu-
monia. His parents operate II
ranch near Holtville and nave the
sympathy of a wide circle of friends
in their bereavement.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
Woman Seriously
Injured In Auto
Smash at Heber

Mrs. Tusta Rico of IIeber, IS in a
serious condition at Ell Centre hos
pital as the result of an automobile
accident at clock last night,
though the attending physician
states she has an even chance for
recovery, her condition today being
slightly better than last night.
Her injuries consist of fractur-
ed skull and deep cut in her right
side, also minor cuts and bruises.
Salvador Ortcga, who was driving
the car that struck Mrs. Rico, also
sustained severe cuts about the arms
and face when II wind reflector ON
his car was broken. He was able
to leave the hospital last night.
According to witnesses of the ac-
cident Ortega was driving east ON
the main street at Heber. Mrs.
Rico was crossing from the north
side of the street to the south side.
She waited for west bound truck
to pass her and then stepped direct
~ in the path of Ortcga 5 car. Or
tcga made an attempt to swing
around the woman but could not
avoid striking her.
w. W. Keclcr. operator of scrv-
ice station at Ileber reached the
woman shortly after she fell and
with the assistance of S. II. Freed,
Mrs. Rico and Ortega We're brought
TO The hospital at El Centro.
UnderSheriff Bert Underwood
made an investigation of the acci-
dent and decided that no blame was
attached to Ortcga, though the lat
ter was advised to leave his name
and address with authorities, in
case they wished to question him
further.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS
By United Press Leased Wire

STOCKHOLM, July S.-The rules
of traffic are hereafter to be taught
in the Swedish public schools aS a
regular part of the curriculum, il
has been announced here by the de-
partment of education.
This method has been adopted as
part OF a campaign to reduce auto
mobile accidcn.a and rhc Swedish
authorities have de, 'God that not
only drivers of cars bu, The school
children themsclv>e must he watE'd
and trained to AVOID collisions.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
BY JOHN MONTGOMERY
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

PAUL SMITH s, n. V, July s.
Catching one fish may means moth
ing to a great many people, but is
means lot to the president of the
United States.
Whether President Coolidge will
break through his usual silent re-
serve to brag about his catch last
night to friends. is n matter of great
discussion about White Pine camp,
the summer white house. For Mr..
Coolidge has never seemed so elat-
ed over masterful political vie
tory as he seems over the snaring of
a three pound pickerel on a troll
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
WHITEHOUSE SPOKESMAN GETS
ONE-POUND PICKEREL IN LAKE

line.
After taking the unlucky fish for
dinner, the President rushed out of
his cabin to try his luck again. But
it was to no avail. despite a fish
ing trip which lasted far into the
night.
Those about the President are
predicting considerable fishing this
summer. 1t is not often, those close
to the President point out, that
Mr.. Coolidge finds recreation
which he enjovs. And the Presi-
dent is as excited as school boy
over the catch last night.
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
Nv ITuitcd Pr"ss Iensed v'ire

NEW YORK, July S.-The U. s.
Submarine SOL, raised from the
slime Of ocean bottom whore it has
lane for nine months. has Joined the
fleet again, moored with other craft
Of war. BESIDE 4 dock IN the h~"oN-
lvn navy yard. Last night it was
floatcd from Man O. War rock in
East River, where it grounded in
the morning, and was towed to the
navy ward.
While a bpglcr sounded "taps"
the goodnight" " call Of navy war
ships and ercampments and the
last honor 10 the dead-the S.5l
was placed in drydock No. the
largest in the world-at Brooklyn
navy yard. The stars and stripes
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
SAVES GIRL FROM POISON

FRESNO, July SIS. l.. Watson
played the role of a hero Tuesday
night, rescuing Mrs Eva Beck from
death by drinking poison. But now
police and Mrs. Beck are on Wat
son s trail for the hero obtained n
license to wed Miss Catherine Car
son. 10, step daughter of Msr.
Beck.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
Hy United press Leased W re

Ry rnited Press Leased Wire
HOUSTON, Tex, July S.--Charles
fonzi, the get-rich-quick genius of
Boston, is fighting cXtradtion here.
Arrested on steam rs he was
about to flee to Europe, the finan.
cial wizard is held for New England
authorities.
lie faces Il Jail term of seven to
nine years as Il common and motor
ious thief.
Pon2i 5 head had been shavcn and
he wore new Y sproutpd mouStachc
when he was arrested as he stepped
from an Italian stneamcr to New
Orleans dock recently.
Ponzi also is under scntecc of Il
wear in Florida in connection with Il
lad speculation scheme. He dis
appeared from Tampa, Fla, on June
l6
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
WOULD REVISE DAWES PLAN
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BERLIN, July S.-Thc Bavarian
diet today unanimously passed ma
nationalist movement urging the
Reich government to take the intia-
tive in seeking revision of tn"
DaMcS nlan.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08
FRANC STILL DIVING
ny United Press Leased Wire

PARIS, July s.---The frame slump
cd sharply on the local Bourse to-
day. 1t was quoted at 1901 to
the 81 and 1880 to the pound
sterling today, compared with
Wednesday closing prices of 1886
and 1915, respectively.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-08

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