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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-30
2 Player Pianos
Yield Thieves SIG

Thieves have pin money Friday.
Two player pianos were robbed OF
SIG in nicklcs, owners reported to po-
lice.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-30
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CONTINUED On Page 49,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
Excursion Rates
L. A. By United
Stages Now On

4 new schedule of summer round
trip rates between here and Los An
gclcs was announced by the Man
agemcnt of the United Stages, Inc,
today. \ special weekend ticket
sale on Friday, Saturday and sun
dav and good for Is days as we'll rs
a 60-day roud trip on sale every day
are the features OF these new rates.
II. II. Morgan, general manager
Of the stage company, announcing
this excursion SAYS: "More people
than ever are coming TO Gee that
some Of the most beautiful parts Of
the United states lie within the
boundaries Of our beautiful state,
to enable those who wish to see
these famed beauty spots with 4
minimum of expense we have put
on these summer rates. One of the
most delightful ways to sec Califor-
mia is via motor coach Cf the United
Stages and their connecting lines
will afford an excellent opportun-
ity to see all there is at small eX-
pCnSe.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
CERTAIN HE SAW HER

SACRAMENTO, q May 29.-Posi-
tive declaration that he saw Aimee
@emple Mcpherson, missing cvange-
list here yesterday, was made today
by Leo Zimmerman, news vendor.
Zimmerman, former follower Of
Mrs. Mcpherson in Los Angeles
declared tha5 woman whom he i'm
mediately recognized as Mrs. Me-
Pherson purchased a San Francisco
newspaper from him, cleaned the
front page reports of her disap-
pcarancc and walked away, in a
Every strange manner.'
The woman, lie told the United
Press today, was dressed in n brown
dress and wore 4 small turban hat.
AS soon as 7 saw her he said,
81 recognized her as Mrs. NcPhcr-
son and attempted to follow her. but
coald obtain no one to watch my
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
'UTLEY DISCUSSES
PROPOSED PLAN
Continued from Page y

ify neglect the local duties to which
they were elected or appointed.
- Again, making the peace off
GERS federal officer will give them
two masters instead Of one. In the
prosecution Of liquor law violators,
The matter of fines, is It much moot
ed one. If Il sheriff who is dcpu-
tIzcd by the government, arrests Il
liquor law vioIatOr, to what court
shall he bring the accused for trial,
federal court or a county court
IS the federal government to get
the revenue from whatever fine may
be imposed in cases of conviction,
or is the county going TO get it!
Plan Would Confuse
"Thc opinion | hold is held by
many Of the district attorneys and
officers III the state, that dcpHtiHinq
the peace Officers by the govern
mcnt will only tend TO add confusion
10 the already complicated question
of liquor law enforcement. | don t
see where it will do much help and
| can see where it will cause some
harm. These arguments are aside
from the fact that | consider pay
mcDt Of a salary, even Il nominal
one. by the government. to an Off
Ger employed by the city, state or
county, is Illegal -
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
Aimee Semple's
Mother Bre axis
Down for Time
By United Press grTsei vs-i~e

LOS ANGELES, Nav % Trceh
hundreds of praying converts flock
cd to the beaches today TO aSsiS tin
the search for Aimee ScmpIe Nc
Phcrson S body.
Manv of them carried tents and
and viii pitch camp along the ocean
front over the Weekend
More than 10000 followers Of thc
-Four Square gospel, widely known
creed of the missing evangelist, are
expected at the sea shore by to-
night.
A devout multitude has kept
eternal vigilance since the pastor of
Fngelus Temple vanished Il days
ago.
Dcnite skepticism of authorities,
the disciples of Mrs. Mcpherson are
confident her body is in the ocean
Mother In Charge
Mrs. Minnie Kennedy. mother of
the rovivalist, and present head Of
tho flock of $1,000 converts in
southern California. resumed charge
OF the beach patrol this morning,
The aged woman is unrcienting in
her faith that the sea win give up
the body of her daughter She main
t@ins headquarters at the Ocean
View hotel, from whore she directs
the volunteer scorchers, members Of
the Mcpherson faith.
Additional rumors that Mrs. Me
Pherson had been seen alive since
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
OHMISTON Is RETICENT
ny tnitea Press Leased Wire

SALINAS. o.. Ma @a.-Ny>
terry Surrounds the appearance h.r,
shortly after It. in. todaq OF Ken
reth {. OrIui@tou, fosacr radio OPP
orator for Aimee SrmP.o McPhcg7ou.
missing Los Angeles evangelist.
Orn.stou cIaimad his autDmoAi'a
which he h4d stored in q local gar
a2e He,A-aa, night aa4 daot,
away
~ har. :.I TOO much uolof'rtv
in this r;aa ."r@Av md ana net "u
swerin@ o. .-rs.' Hwj~-on tnjl
newsparctuU. aad garage attend
ants.
Whcse Of& 'st9u las boon since
he left Tie .:a. here Wsd.ns3ay
might is unknown. lie was not rss-
istercd at aIy local hotcss.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
Cattle Market

Cattle, 5000 for week. active, Ill
calves closing strong to sc higher
two loads baby beef at auction
brought average price 1l.30, aver
age weight GsS lbs. good 1927 lb.
central California fed steers $50,
bnlk steers 7.00-8.0O. bulk she stoc X
5.G0-G % several lots cows and
hcifrrs G.40-7 100; canncrs and cut
tcrs 2.JO4.2J bulls around Poe
higher, beef 5.75-G.2j; boIognas 4.7j
$50.
Calves, 100 for week. fully
steady, bulk vcalcrs 1.O0-12.5O,
calves. common kinds and h"avi"s
100000.
Hogs, 5000 for week, closing
around 25c lower than week s high
time, week s top 1900, closing top
1915, bulk 170-195 h. butchers at
close 1866 1913 packing sows
lC.5G-1l.0G.
Sheep, BIS, for week, steady to
25c lower. bulk good 70-73 lb. lambs
l.. 10 1875, medium 500 ID. weights
1900 1890 with sorts 9.G0-9.j0, Gull
and common 9.j0-l0.jO. Y"ariinQ
wcthcrs 1000. aged 800 culls to
good ewes 4.0O-G.0V.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

her rePorted drowning, b. varions
persons ana IN various places. reach
cG authorities. Little rredcucc vas
given to the reports.
No Proof Of Death
The disappearance of Mrs. Me-
Phcrson is admittedly as mysterious
and puzzling today as il was } / days
ago when her secretary, Emma
Schaffer, reported She suddenly
dloppcd from sight while swimming
IL the surf.
80 one heard the evangelist shout
Tor help, Or saw her - under. Oa'v
crcHmst#rtiaI evidence rf her
diowniag he's been Furnished.
At the same time, there has not
been - whit ct real evidence" to SUP.
port the theory of Scmr officials
tAat Mrs. Mcpherson is aljsc I'ha
entire affair is aS mysterious, aa-
'aoritin, point out, us the msoiyci /
rurdn of William desmond Taylor.
film director.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
Patriotism For
Ell Centre Urged
Continued From Page !

continued FROM rage /
be left at the Press office any
time up to 9 O'Clock Monday morn
ing. They will be taken from the
Press office to the ccmtery in
charge Of the American Legion Aux
iliary, which will aid in the dccora-
tion of the graves.
The Sciots Band, Jimmy Hushman
leader; william Reid, manager,
voted to appear in the parade, the
occasion marking the first initial
appearance of the band, which was
organized early this year.
Patriotism Urged
Earl J. Bodine. acting command
er Of Boyce Aten Post, and Judge
Franklin J. Cole, adjustant of I'm
perial Valley camp, United Span
ish War veterans, aga-n urged the
public to show their patriotism by
taking part in the Memorial Day
services, even though such appear
ance should cause little personal
sacrifice.
"The best traditions of the I'm
tied Sta,es must be upheld,0 is the
opinion expressed by the veterans.
Tomorrow morning at IL O'Clock
members of Boyce Aten Post will
attend memorial services at the
State Street Christian church, an
invitation having been extended by
Rev. f. H. Law, pastor of the church
and chaplain o.. the post.
Acting Commander Bodme has an,
nounced tha 'unifirms, minus blou-
scs, will be in or-er for church ser
vices and for the Memorial Day
program, for members of Boyce
Aten Post.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
SUMMONS
SUNNI ONS
In the Superior Court Of The State
of California, in and for the
County Of Imperial
Pacific Southwest Trust and Say
ings Bank, corporation. Plaintiff

VS..
G. j. Smallev, Farmers and Nor
chants Bank, a corporation, i. j.
Thomas, John Doe. Richard Roe.
Sallie Hoe and Sadie Poe, De
PENDANTS,
i The People Of the state o5 Cali
fornia Send Greeting to G. !. SmaI-
ley, Farmers and Merchants Bank.
corporation, i. j. Thomae, John
/ Doe, Richard Roe. Sallie Hoe and
Sadie Poe, Defendants.
You Are Hereby Directed to Ap-
pear and answer the Complaint in
an action entitled as above, brought
lagainst YOU in the Superior Court
Of the County Of Imperial. Statn Of
California, within ten dqvs after
the service on YOU Of This sum,
mons--if served within this county;
lor within thirty days if served else
where.
And You arc hereby notified that
unless YOU appear and answer rs
ahoVc required, the said Plaintiff
viii take judgment for any money
or damages demanded in the com
plant. is arising upon contract, or
viii apply TO the Court for any 9th
er relief demanded in the Comp
laint..
Given under NY hand and thc seal
.of the Superior Court Of the Couu-
~ Of Imperial, State of California,
this seth dav of ADril, 1926.
G. G. MOUSSEAT. Clcrk.
RI G. j. N1rrisor. norutv Clerk.
]. Stewart Ross & r. 3. Whitelaw,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
n % j ) - 10 90 J 10 Il q 81
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
i. Red Cross
Conference Has
Opened in D. c,

WASHINGTON, May 29.-With
delegates from every national Red
Cross society on the American CONT
'nont present. the second Pan Amer
lean Red Cross conference has OPP
ened here.
The conference was called in ac-
cordance with plans made at the first
conference at BuenOs Aires in No
vcmber, 1923. In addition to the
delegates attending the conference
each society was permitted to bring
III consultative capacity represen-
tativc authorities on health and al
lied subjects. Allied organizations
were invited also to attend the con
ference this year, and Il distinguish
ed gathering is present.
The congress will last until June
}. Each national society will pre-
sent a report summarizing its ac-
tivitics while the Sccretariat of the
League Of Red Cross societies also
will report to the congress. Presi-
dent Coolidge has been invited to at
tend the sessions.
Special plenary sessions are plan
ned in addition to those scheduled
for the congress, it is announced.
These sessions will hear discussions
from eminent health authorities.
Preparedness for disasters is an
nounced as one of the outstanding
topics for discussion by the congress.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
CERTIFICATE OF FICTITIOUS
NAME
ate of California,

state of California,
County of Imperial, IS:
the undersigned does hereby GER
tify that I am trarsacting business
in the State of Ctl;fornia, at No.
POI East Main Street. in the City
of FL Crntro, County 81 Imperial,
State of California. under the firm
name and style of il. W. Wong Co..
that the full name of all the parties
interested and the only persons who
are mcmbors of said firm are: Mary
Gang, also known as Mary Wong,
and MY place of residence is set
opposite my name hereto subscribed
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. /
have hercunto set my hand this oSth
day of May, 1926.
Mary Gang, also known as Mary
Wong. 2O1' East Main ST., FL Cen
tro, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
KIDNAPPING ALLEGED

When she reached the next cor
ner, an exp 3nsive closed car drew
up and stopped, with onlv the rear
end being visible. cad | am almost
ca1tain that she cntn nrpa the ma
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
PAGE THREE

Coincidcnt with ,iaier1snts OF
Zimmerman that Mrs. Mcpherson
was in Sacramento yesterday, vii.
liam s. Yoeman, former organist
and financial agent for the noted
evangelist, issued formal state
ment declaring that Mrs. Mcpher-
son was undoubtedly the victim
Of q kidnaping plot.O
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
State of California,

County of Imperial, SIS:
On this 2sth day of May, 1926,
before me Frank Birkhauser, No
tary Public in and for the County
of Imperial, State of California, re-
siding therein and duly commits
stoned and sworn, personally ap-
peared Mary Gang also known as
Mary Wong, known to me to be the
person described in and whose name
is subscribed to the within instru-
ment and acknowledged to me that
she executed the same.
WITNESS my hand and official
seal the day and year in this certi-
! ficate first above written.
FRANK BIRKHA USER,
Notary Public in and for the Coun-
ty of Imperial, State of Califor-
MIA. 20 70 10
(SEAL)
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

stand She walked down the street
Iin very strange manner, turning
around every few feet TO see if she
Was being followed.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
Furniture Bargains. Clayton &
,vens 1l5 No. 9th. adv

Divorce Case Filed.-Agncs Jcn-
Ii Brooks today filed suit for di-
zee from Due p. Brooks, alleging
rene cduelty. They were mar
d in San Diego, April II, 1918,
separated on May 10, 1925.
ere are three children. II. H..
'ers of Calipatria is attorney for
plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

fined so in the police court this
morning and was also lecturcd by
tie court for refusing to heed traf-
fic notices when they were given
him
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

Traffic Violator Fined. Royal
Ralph, truck driver for local con
Gem, failed to heed II summons for
violation of the traffic law and 4
bench warrant was issued for him
yesterday by Judge Hcrvey. Ralph
was placed under arrest and later
was released ON $50 bail. He was
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
New Screen Doors and Windows
comfort and health. Get our
ces. Valley Lumber Co. adv

NcW 0CIccu OOOIS ana WINDOWS
comfort and health. Get our
ces. Valley Lumber Co. adv
)r. w. T. Talbot is opening an
ice June lst, for the Summer. at
nmba. adv
or Sale-Apricots at Edgewild
lch, ~ miles south Dahlia ca
Phone 908Jj. adv
Fined On Liquor Charge.-Char-
lnskcep, a resident Of lIoltville,
received at tn ccounty Jail
ay to serve out fine Of $500
posed by Justice Mcdonald at
ltville for possession of liquor.
sentence is to be worked out
the rate of one day in Jail for
h dollar the fine.
'or Saskatchewan Milo seed,
fified by the California Pure
d Association, Berkeley, Calf.
leading valley dealers or j. r.
yder,.. secy.,.. Imperial. Valley
e Seed Assn. Holtville. adv
;lub Breakfast, 25c and up. Table
!otc luncheon Use. Also special
cheon. Table D'Hote dinner 81.
rbara Worth Cafe. wed sat
'or Highest Yields compact heads
form height. Heileman Milo. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

Held For Sacramento.-Mrs. O. j.
Hill, residing near Erawlcv, WAS tax
, en- int" custody this morning on
complaint from Sacramento that she
, is wanted in that city III connection
+. with forgery ease. Mrs. Hill
denies that she is guilty of anything
criminal and asserts the charges
against her are a mistake which can
be rcctified when she arrives i'm the
state capital.
For Real Lemonade or Orange
ade at Panl's, Union Stages De-
: pot. adv
Arrested on Federal Charge.
c. Williams and Euila Williams,
giving their residence rs Brawlcy,
alc held at the county jail for the
department of Justice, following
charges that the woma "accompan-
led the man here from the east. Both
Geny the charge and the case is be.
lug investigated by the federal au-
thoritics.
Browhard of Calcxico, was brought
to this city from Watsonville yes
terday, to answer to charge Of
failure to provide for his family.
He is held at the county Jail pend
ing preliminary hearing.
Dope Addicts Sentenced.-Folow-
ing pleas Of guilty to possession Of
narcotics entered in the superior
court this morning, A. Harris,
Clyde Slagill and j. +. White were
sentenced by Judge Cole to serve
90 days each in the county Jail. The
r"cn have been in Jail for several
weeks pending trial.
Automobile Loans. clear your
car and loan you money, you pay
me by the month. Fred r. Cross,
100 Main st. Phone 359J El Centre,
adv.
DR.. E. o. Garter, Dentist. Room
Is and 20, Davis Bldg. Phone 260.
adv
Superior Court Cases. - Contir-
uanccs until June | were entered in
the superior court today in the cases
of Ruben Roio and X. Rodriguez,
charged with burglary; Al Low
charged with manufacturing liquor,
and Julio Murilo, charged with fail
ing to provide for his family. NJ.
Perez, Ramon Miranda and Jose
Apodoca, charged with assault with
a deadly weapon, pleaded not gull
ty through their attorney, w. +.
North. Judge Cole set June - as
the date for their trial.
Fer Highest Yields compact heads
uniform height. Heileman Milo. adv
See Delozier Reynolds for best
prices on your used furniture. 6tf
Destroying Many Stills.-A large
number of stills, captured by Shcr-
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

Chinese Obtain License.-A mar
lgc license was issued at the
rthousc this morning to two ma
Fcs of China, Wong Kok Eng, Al,
resident Of Los Angeles, and
phn Yutc Ying, %, resident Of
lexico. 1t was the first license
almost two yeasr to be issued to
inesc. The couple are to be
lrrfed ut The Chinese mission in
lexico.
Dr.. A. B. Hanson, Dentist. Ex-
lction specialist. Davis Bldg.
enings by appointment. Phone
tN. adv
For Sale or Rent-Pianos, De
ier Reynolds Furniture Co. 6tf
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

Destroying Many Stills.-A large
number of stills, captured by Shcr-
iff Gillett and his staff, we're being
destroyed today BY TRUSTEES at th"
county jail, preparatory TO be sold
as junk. Most of the stills are
made of copper and Il good price
can be obtained for them in the
Junk market. The TRUSTEES were
kept busy knocking large holes in
each still and cutting them open so
that they cannot be used again tn
mannfactnre lilmor.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

Browhard of Calcxico, was brought
to this city from Watsonville yes
terday, to answer to charge Of
failure to provide for his family
He is held at the county Jail pend
ing preliminary hearing.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

sFryers and Fat Hens. Any num-
". Dressed or undressed. Phone
%. lOS2 Woodward. adv
DR.. j. F. Foncannon, d. O. Room
4 Davis Bldg. Strictly Osteopathic
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

To Remove Doubt plant Certified
Heileman Milo. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
DR.. E. o. Garter, Dentist. Room
i5 and 20, Davis Bldg. Phone 26O.
adv

Fer Highest Yields compact heads
uniform height. Heileman Milo. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

See Delozier Reynolds for bes,
prices on your used furniture. 6ti
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29
Dope Addicts Sentenced.-Fo

Automobile Loans. I clear your
car and loan you money, you pay
me by the month. Fred r. Cross,
l60 Main st. Phone 359J Ell Centre.
adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

You'll hest Well through hot
summer nights if you build that
screen sleeping porch row. Ask for
figures. Valley Lumber Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

)r. w. T. Talbot is opening an
ice June lst, for the Summer. at
umba. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-29

or Sale-Apricots at Edgewild
lch, IL miles south Dahlia ca
Phone 908Jj. adv
New Britain herald., 1926-01-30
Telephone Conversation Between Paula Pcrier and Sally Atherton
Continued.

What is the matter, Paula? You seem so nervous
 'l am. Sally. I am I just want to keep talking to someone all the tinle' l wish that old picture was finished. I'm nearly insane about if, l personally offered the producers n million dollars if they would give It up. Sometimes I think l can't go through with 1t and will just jump my contract"
 Don't worry about it, Paula. Or course it is the accident that oc- cured the other day when you and MT. Prescott were going through the mill that makes everyone so anxious, I'm sure that hc also would give any amount of money 10 be out of it all. I heard him the other day in his office talking softly to himself Thinking that he vas speaking 10 mo, l answered:
 "Yes. what is it?
 He gave a little worried laugh and said:
 "1 vas just cursjng myself out for ever getting into that rotten Hot Steep picturo'
 I could soo that tho accident had completely unnorv"d him, for, from looking forward to the taking of the picture with pleasure he now looks upon 1t with tho utmost horror. sometimes thinks ho spills some of it over on mo as well because I udyis- cd him 10 do il. you know"
 "W"ll. 1t can't hc helped, Sally. It's all in inc dry's work aNd the results are on the knees of the gods"
New Britain herald., 1926-01-30
Quicksands of Love
 Adele Garrison's New Phase of -ReueIations Of q Wife

that she shared my knowledge-- that In my husbands eyes just now was like a pair of old shoes or GloVes--eomfortable to have around. perhaps valued for past ssrN ico and associations, but distinctly taken for granted, If l had jumped over tho traces left him 10 his own devices and engaged in an outside venture ot my own, he might give me hos. tlle dlsapproval but was also sure that ] would have his intrigued in- torcst,
 tried hard 10 keep tho con. sclousncss of all this ont Of my voice, but l am afraid that my feel. ing was transparent as answered . lightly
 "sfop and Tell Dicky."
 "BIt' my dear Edith, being ne!th. 1 CT ( moron nor scntimentalist, that task does not need 10 take up all my waking hours, especially as Junior now needs the companion. snip Of other children and the guidance Of minds trained in child psychology"
 "l thought you were a teacher" she faltered subbornly. even in re- treat before my barraee T "as,' l retorted. Of high school children, with the methods or several years ago. No. no. Junior shall have something better than his mother. But, my dear, am keeping you too long. And vet do want to study the apartment. wouldn't 1t be possible for me to stay here by myself for awhile? Then l shouldn't have you on my conscience"
 "Of course" she answered brisk ly' evidently as glad as to end our tutlle colloquy. Stay as long as you like. I'll stop on my way down stairs and tell the janitress not to disturb you no matter how long you are here. Just lock the door and give her the key when you 20 out, There's bell right inside the front door which summons her"
 That will be splendid." l said enthusiastically. And" sweetly, I suppose it would be too much to ask you to stop in and tell Dicky that l won't Dc back for while. and that l simply love the apartment II you haven't time-he said yoY were fearfully busy - just phone 1 him. But thought you might have something important to discuss with hlm--a 'conference' don't you edi- tors and manager call it?-and you coald have it just as well there as at the office" !
 Why. Yes--I suppose so," she stommered. But her eyes then as when she said goodbye to me, were full Of beWlderment and thrilled with an unholy little feeling of pleasure.
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