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Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24
HAGEN LOSES HIS
LEAD TO BORRY
AND NlEHLH0RN
It Was a Field Day For
Americans, Five of
Them Going Good.
BY HENRY L. FARRELL,

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
ST. ANNE'S on THE SEA. Eng,
Jene 24.-BopDy Jones and Wild
Pill Mchlhorm. amateur and profos-
sional. respectively, today wrestcd
the lead from the fellow American,
Walter Hagen, in the second round
of the British open golf champion-
ship.
MehIhou : II, coupled with yes
terdaY's 20, put him ahead with an
aggregate of n and Jones, with two
rounds Of -, had the same total.
Hagen was Il stroke behind. having
>iunped today with Il = as com
pared with Yesterdays S startling IS.
Hagen was unable to keep up the
terrific pace which marked his play
in yesterday : open championship
round and he took II strokes for the
second Is holes.
With 2 final Sc holes TO be PLAYED
tomorrow, Hagen : aggregate was
l+5 and several OF yesterdays s lead
rs had an excellent chance to pass
him.
it was another field day Sor the
Americans. Three others, in addi-
tion to Jones, Mehlhorn and Hagen,
broke 100. They were Al Watrous
and Freddy Mcleod with l46 each,
and George Won Elm, California,
with Iii.
Behind this seNtet came two 9TH
er Americans, tied with two Brit.
ish golfers for seventh place with
l50. They were Archie Compston
and Thomas Barber, (British), and
Cyril Walker and Tommy Armour,
(American).
Tie final So holes will be played
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Yesterday 18th
Anniver sary OF
Ell Centre Quake

Dr.. j. Z. Foncannon Is one OF
about dozen older residents OF
El Centre who Jumped the
Press today for carrying c. w.
Runge' S story in yesterdays is
sue about the tenth anniversary
CT the city's big earthquake.
The doctor pointed out that
the earthquake on June %, 1915
and that yesterday was the elev
enth anniversary instead OF the
tenth. Or. Foncannon also
states that the second shock fo,-
lowed 80 minutes after the first
one, and declares that he timed
the interval between them.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24
TIA JUANA PETEET DEFENDANTS ON TRIAL
Border Officers Begin To Doubt Aimee SerpLes Stor)
Gloucester Men
Sink as Ship Is
Burned at Sea

CT OUCESTER, Mass, June
"a Thirteen members Of the
crew o. the schooner Falmouth
OF Of Gloucester are believed
TO have been drowned when the
boat was destroyed by fire off
Sable Island.
Tetaiis CT tho fire were !earn-
ed today when Captain Eric
Carlson and eight men landed
on Sable ISLAM.
The ship vas abandoned, the
captain said, after the gasoline
tank had exr'odeG from fire
that started in the deck house.
The Falmouth was owned by
to United Fisheries company
Cf Gloucester.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24
DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS
COVER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

WASHINGTON, June q. -- The
important second deficiency bill,
containing thousands Of a"nropria
tions for government activities and
for public building in the fiscal year
1927, starting July |, was reported
Ia the house today by the appropria-
tions committee.
It will be taken up tomorrow, pass
cd this week and sent to the senate
for passage early next week, under
present plans.
The measure includes about $780,
100000 for the first wears build
ings in the $l65,000,00o five year
public buildings program all APP
nropriatious for the District of Co,
lumbia government, and $4,000 to
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24
Troopers After
Reputed White
Robed Slay ers

WILLIAMSON, w. Va, June "a.
State troopers and county offic-
ers left here this afternoon for
Jenny's creek, an isolated camp
near Kermit, following receipt of
reports that a band of white robed
men had killed woman and her
daughter near there this morning,
Conflicting stories were received
here. First reports asserted Mrs.
James Johnson, wife of school
teasher, and her daughter Jean, 4,
were slain when the supposed band
surrounded and fired upon their
home.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24

DOUGLAS. Ariz., June 2f-Amer-
lean and Mexican officials mere feel
certain that Mrs. Mcpherson s alb
duct0rs are still III the foothills along
the international boundary line.
One group of scarchers, under
command Of Mexican officials, re-
turned here this morning after comb
ing the hills and desoate flats of
Sonora, southwest Of Aqua Prieta,
for many futile hours, and reported
they were unable to locate the mys-
terry shack where Mrs. Mcpherson
said she had been held for many
days.
Capt. Cline and Prosecutor Ryan
announced that request may bo
made Of the United States army for
use Of 400 negro troops held at
Fort Douglas, here. If the troops
are called upon they will comb the
entire border line between east and
west boYlers OF Arizona north and
south across the line for a distance
Of 20 miles.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24
Council Consider
Aiding Fight on
Valley Mildew

At last night S meeting of the
city council delegation Of citizens
interested in the campaign to Grad
ictc mildew from Imperial Valley
requested the council to aid them
obtain funds TO finance the cam'
Haign.
The delegation proposed that tho
city agree to make up any deficit
that may exist in I'll Centro's quota
Of 5000 after business men Of the
citv had been solicited to contribute
to the fund.
After hearing the delegation tho
council advised that the matter
would be given consideration aud q
decision would be given ~ soon as
possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24
SEVERAL SYSTEMS USED IN
SCHOOL FOR COACHES

MANHATTAN, kans., June ii
The systems employed by famous
football coaches of various uniVers-
itics are being taught high school
coaches attending coaching school
here. Fifty coaches from Colorado,
Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and
Texas are enrolled with prospects
of more states being represented be-
fore the end of the course.
The Warner system of football
will be given by Dick llanlcy, men
tor Of the Haskell Indians, while G..
w. Bachman, head coach of the
Kansas state agricultural college,
will give the principles Of the Notre
Dame play, knutc RocLncS'S Sys-
tenn.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24
LAGUNA BOY SCOUT CAMP BEST
YET THIS YEAR, SAY LEADERS

This is the third year I have
worked rs an adult leader i'm the
boy scout summer camp, and they
are getting better each wear. This
year, in my judgement, is the best
camp we've bad, declared the
Rev. Arthur f. Schultz in a short
report which he made to the Draw
ley Rotary club yesterday.
Schultz and S. L. McCrory came
down from the Laguna camp yes
terday, and reportod everybody well
and happy There has been a total
Of Go boys in camp but several of
them remained only for the first
week and there are only - there
now.
Last Sunday was the first visit
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24

.ors' day. Guests of the camp were
Mr.. and Mrs, Roy Kincaid, Mary.
Barbara and w. 4. Fee of Calcxico ;
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reynolds, Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Houston, Mr.. and
Mrs Recdy, r. l.. Bell, Mrs. NJ A.
Ii1htner and Mrs. II. A, Richart of
FL tentro; James Martin and daugh
ter Ruth Of Brawley, and the follow
ing from san Diego: Mr.. and Mrs.
Matt F. Heller. Elwvn NJ Heller,
and Mrs. Seivert, Heller was the
guest of honor. He is the president
of Heller, Inc, Of San Diego, which
company is owner of the Heller
chain stores in San Diego, and the
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Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24

:huild new roof aud to make 0thcr
rcnairS to the white house.
The appropriations include, among
others:
Prosecution of Teapot Dome and
Elk Hills oil lease suits by spccia!
counsel, 100000
Regulation of commercial avia.
tion $250.000.
Establishment Of aids to aerial
navigation 100000.
Transcoutinontal air mail Fiscal
year 1920 $4,000.
Refund of Boxer indemnity $92,-
C2e.
Starting work on $10,o00,000
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UNCER THE ELEIS ACTORS
WILL BE TRIED JULY &c
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, June 24,-Re-
trial of the players in Desire Tn
Grl the ElmS, Stage play, OIL
charges of presenting an obsccn"
performance, WAS continued today
until July 20, 4 muniyirH rou-
ituy, mt a previous trial, disagreed,
after voting 5 to for cuavict ION
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24
Six Coaches Are
I)erailed On New
Mexico Santa Fe

Ey Vnitpd Press leased NErr
ALBUQUERQUE, N. M,
June 24.-Si% coaches Of pass
engcr train No. q en- the Santa
Fe railroad were derailed shortly
2fter noon between Vaughn and
Encinco, in the eastern part of
tie state, according to reports
reaching headquarters here.
None of the passengers was
killed. Whether there were any
serious injuries is unknown.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24

More than 500 ears of lettuce
were shipped from Santa Maria
Valley, Santa Barbara county, dur
ing May
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-24
Hy United Press Leased Wire

DOUGLAS, Ariz.. June 81. -
Aimee Semple Mcpherson, tho
"phantom evangelist, viii leave
here within the next 2t hours in
a special train. returning to her
flock of 25,00O disciples in Los AM
COLES with great pomP and ccrc-
mony, according to plans cf her
mother, Mrs. Minnie Kennedy.
Mrs Kennedy, who is business
manager o; Angclus Temple, million
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New Britain herald., 1926-04-15

examined t7 year old I.olsel schmidt chief witness against Bergdoll and was convinced that she wus Of "sub-normul mentality and uutrustworthy,"
 Tho girl herself in ,estifying was unable to convince the court that Bergdoll had made an attack upon her three years ago, Robert r. sachs, alleged 10 be a private de- tective of Philadelphia and who lodged the complaint against BcrgdoN, was not present in court.
 During tho brief trial Borgdoll obviously was nervous. This was in- dIcated by the streams Of perspira- ton that courscd down his face. The defendant bitterly attacked Sachs, whom he accused Of en- reaVoring 10 frame" him.
 When the court pronounced Bergdoll not guilty he declared that h. was through with Ameri- cans "because they have bounded me by underhand methods. such us the employment of Sachs, and tried 10 throw me in jail" He adds ed that he would bring a suit for damages and libel against Sachs.
 After leaving the court Bergdoll entered his high power automobile and left for Karlsruhe.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
QUEEN VICTORIA
 LYDIA .PINKHAM
Two Famous Women Born
 the Same Year
In the year 1919, two babies were born whose lives were destined 10

have a lar reach ing influence. One was born in a stern castle of Old England, the other in a hunl- ''ble farmhouse in New England.
 Queen Victoria through her wis dom and kindli- ness during the long and pros porous reign has
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
BFVGI;D(l|l.. THROUGH
 WITH AMERICANS
Draft DOigeF Claims Under
 handed Methods

Nosbach. Germany April t5 fP' Grover c. Bergdol the Ameri- can draft evader, has got out Of still another snarl. Charged with seduction and impairing the morals of minors, the son of the former Philadelphia, Pa, brewer was ac. quilted of the charge after one one session Of the court, although the state had carefully gathered together evidence by which it hoped if would be able 10 convict him.
 The penalty for conviction Of the charges would have meant i'm prisonment of from one to ten years for each ofcnsc. A psycho- analyst, Professor Hans Gruhle Of the University Of Heidelberg, was placed on the stand in behalf of Hcrgdoll, and his testimony result cd in the dismissal Of the charges. Professor Gruhle said that he had
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
Elihu Burritt Actors
 To Give Show Friday

The Senior Dramatic club Of the EIihu Burritt Junior High school will present the following program 10 the members of the eighth and ninth grades at their assembly on Friday, April 16
 Violin solo--Rubinstcin Spring Melody ........ Comello DaQulo The Coming of Spring Sylvia Kotkin April In England. Stanley Macora Play--"The Fifteenth Candle"
 Fedetti, an old Italian shocmak-
 CT ......,.,,. Anthony LaRosa Stella, his daughter, seam-
 stress ........... Anna Ealente Rosa, another daughter, age
 IA ............. Celia Epstein Mr. Goldstoin. who acts as labor
 agent for a factory. ..... Frank
 Klatka.
 Miss Roberts, an art teacher In
 the High school. Mary LaRocca Sccno--A small dark room in the
 basement Of q city block. AmcriCa-Audiencc.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
SEA HORSES AT CAPITOL

Sea Horses" the new Paramount picture, which opened at the Capitol today proved to be all that had been claimed for it--a stirring and color. full melodrama, with choice assort. ment Of spectacular features.
 The Keith vaudeville program is headed by Viola May and her con- pany in Miss Dumbell." Other acts include Jean Miller and Boys in a musical fantasy: Gautier and Pony Boy. novel offering; Dobson and Howard, a clever pair of comedians; and the Hicksville Four in a rural singing surprise.
 A new chapter of Casey of the Coast Guard" Is also on this pro- gram. Tonight the winners of the Charleston contest will compete against the Hartford contestants, and on Saturday afternoon the children's Charleston contest will take place,
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15

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0 the regular program.

to the regular program.
 He had q mile a-minute mind and mlle-an-hour bus. That describes Richard DiX's role in his latest Paramount production Lets Get Married" which comes to the New Palace for a three day run starting Sunday night. You see his father in an effort to keep Richard on the straight and narrow path took his hlgh-powered car away and gave him an old electric coupe with or ders 10 take it or leave 1t. Need less to say our hero grabbed it. But that was darn lucky move for Dix. One day in the midst of q traffic jam, his car was bumped by Lois Wilson roadster. Then and there one Of the most serious things known as heart trouble happened. They fell for each other. And so it happened that he said let's get mar 9ied. Then the fun began.
 The events following this proposal VIII show you the funny side Of life.
 Norma Shcarer in The Devils Cir GUS will be the companion feature for Sunday Monday and Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
1.-THE BEAUTIFUL CHEAT"
 TYCEIM

Laura La Plante, noted blonde beauty of the screen. appears at the I.yceum in The Beautiful Cheat"
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15

priest Of Giddings Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and has been treasurer for @ number of years. He has been active in chapter and council work for 12 years. He is a member of Washington Commandery, No. ], Knights Templars, sphinx Temple and in May, 1925, was made d 32nd degree Mason.
 The other officers elected are as follows: Illustrious deputy warden Harry F. Scheuy; ilIustrious princi- pal conductor of work, Harold W. Gee; treasurer, Frank II. Dohren- wend; recorder, Arthur II. Parker; captain of the guard, S. P. Strople; conductor, William E. Fay; grand steward, Loomis +. Weston; pianist, James M. McArthur; sentinel, Frank A. Goddard; trustee for three years, William w. Pease; Masonic hall representative for three years, Ar thur H. Parker.
 The past thrice illustrious badge and a life membership were present. cd to Edward Munson, retiring ex- ecutiye.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15

a snappy comedy drama of high life and high jinks. soclcty's mad whirl forms tho background of the action, The other feature is top notcher, featuring Norman Kerry and Ward Crane ia Under Western Skies"
 'Tndor Western Skies" ls q pie lure story Of q fight between Ore- gon ranchcrs and Eastern capitalists for the possession of the rich wheat fields of the state. The wheat fields are shown before the harvest in all their golden glory and dramatic picture of the actual harvesting ma chimes at work.
 Starting Sunday night the lyceum IS 10 present Ein Tin Tin in "l'hc Night Cry" one of the greatest ani- maj pictures in which the famous log has appeared.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
AT THE PALACE

The William B, De Mile comedy success New BroomS and its com pUnon feature His Masters Voice will be shown for the last times to- night at the New Palace. As an added feature for today the first .-ssons in Churlestonings will be shown, This is series of six les sons, one lesson being given each week.
 There is complete change of program for tomorrow and Satur- Gay.
 The second episode of the serial Wild West being q true story of tho life of the Miller Bros. 101 Ranch circus will also be shown as well as the latest news. Friday night the amateurs will be held under the di- r"ctlon of Samuel Wells. Most of he acts produced gre of a high cali hrc variety.
 Saturday afternoon a kiddie anna iour contest will be held in addition
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
PARSONS TUEATCR

Three important members of the "Naughty Etiquette" company, com ing to Parsons thcater Monday, April 19, arc New Englanders. George Schiller, the veteran actor, Wos born in Boston and made his bow to inc public with the once famous Museum stock company: Audrey Maple studied music at the Boston Conservatory and Mary Mar lowe made her initial appearance at keith's in the Hub. Incidentally Boston and the surrounding cities have been the birthplaces of more successful actors and actresses than any other locality in the United States,
 Tickets now on sale at the box office.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
ALTOS IN COLLISION

A United Coal Company automo- bile truck, driven by Frank Balesen- ski of g Hartford avenue, collidod with an automobile driven by Ger aid Rockford Of 9G Kenyon street, Hartford, yesterday afternoon on Lafayette street. There was slight damage and Officer William O'Mara reported there was no cause for po- lice action.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
CAPITOL SPRING CARNIVAL

RogInnlng Monday for an entire week the Capitol will offer it's an- uual Spring Carnival Week. q treat to the public at the same price of admission. Fourteen all star Keith acts have been selected 10 featur, the vaudeville portion of the show and some of the top notchers Of vaudeville will be seen. The photo. play feature for the first half Of tie week will offer George OBrien in the smashing mclodramotic speota- cle "Thc Johnstown Flood" and on Thursday with the change of pro- gram, Adolphe Meniou will be seen in "Fho Grand Duchess and the Waiter"
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
WE. BAKER MASTER
 0F DORIC COUNCIL
Royal and Select MaSOnS Elect
 Officers for Year

William E. Baker assistant Sec retary of Landers, Frary x Clark vas selected thrice illustrous master ot Doric Council Royal and Select Masons, at the annual meeting last evening
 Mir. Baker has been Q Master Ma son since 1905, having been "raised" in Wooster lodge, No. 10, of Col chester, Conn. Ho is a past high
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15

become enthrOned in the hearts of the British people, Lydia E. Pink. ham through the merit of her Vege- table Compound has made her name a household word in thousands of American homes.
 Mrs. Adolph Bratke of 4S16 South 18th St, South Omaha, Nebr., was in a rundown condition for four years before she tried the Com pound q began to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound" she writes, and l have felt my health steadily improving Mrs. Bratke continued to take the Con- pound for a year and half and at the end of that time found her self in excellent health. "I am feel ing fine now and do all my work myself she wrote recently. "G am the mother of six and manage an eight-room house without help"
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
POST AUXILIARY MEETS

There will be a meeting Of tin" Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Eddy Glover post this evening at tho American Legion home on Washington street. The officers are anxious to have q large attendance as q vote will be taken on the bylaws and constitu- ton. 4 class O. candidates will also be initiated.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
COMMERCIAL RELATIONS
Those of France and Germany
 Much Better Than Heretofore.

-hh'h btlttf ln1n Heretofore.
 Paris, April t5 R --- French and German commercial negotiations, which have been resumed here. today faced better conditions than have prevailed since they began in October, 1924, and an optimistic feeling is prevalent regarding final agreement.
 The Franco-Russian negotia- tions, on the other hand, are dragging along without immediate prospect of result The Russians, 1t is felt in French circles, have off, fered nothing tangible in consid- eration of the credits which they request. The negotiations are stin continuing but intermittently.
 Announcement that German and French airplanes now may fly over French and German territory respectively, as the result Of mu- tual air convention, was said in off, ficial circles to be somewhat pre- mature. Favorable progress on the treaty, however indicates that it will be signed shortly.
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Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-14

What this city needs is a fire de-
rartment that viii come out and
buid Il fire for YOU.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-14
ENGLISH SCENERY
Is PICTURED In
SPORTING LIFE

Large sections Of England were
realistically reproduced at Uni.
versal City for Sporting Life, .
the sensational stage play directed
by Maurice Tourncur, which comes
TO the Valley theatcr tomorrow.
Street scenes in London slums :
gay parties in London supper clubs !;
vast country estate; the famous
annual derby at EPSON Downs. tnd
over all an authentic atmosphere of
England, are to be seen in this
sensational production.
Sporting Life is the title of
the picture, and the director decid-
cd that is should be real sporting
life that appeared on the screen.
Consequently, thrilling horse race
scenes, boxing bout, with Ted
- Kid - Lewis, a real champion. par
ticipating, back-stage shots of a
musical revue, and many other CAV
scenes have been included in the
production, which outdoes, in pre-
tentiousness, any Universal Jewel
release of the season.
Bert Lytell plays the leading
featured role in the picture with
Marian Nixon as the feminine lead,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-14
MARCH KING GETS
HONEST OPINION
ON HIS CONCERT

FRESNO, Calf, Jan. 14.-Ameri-
ca : march king, john Philip Sousa,
whose bands have been touring the
United States for 50 years today
proved in Fresno that ne likes to
obtain an "unprej JUDGED idea y of
what the public thinks about him.
A chance acquaintance in hotel
lobby commented that he had heard
Sousa last night.
How did you like the concert ~
Sousa inquired.
"It was WONDERFUL the man
said.
Say, by the way you look an
awful lot like Suosa.'
"My name is Philip" Sousa re-
spouu,d me man was apparently
satisfied.
Then he asked if Sousa had heard
the concert. When Sousa said yes,
and he was asked how he liked 1T.
"It was terrible - Sousa declar-
ed, bursting out laughing and re-
vcaling his identity.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-14

Cambridge Mass professor has
new substitute for eggs. ShoW
this to your hen to make her work
harder.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-14
Charles W. Bryan
10 Be Entrant in
Governors Race

MIAMI, Fla, Jan. l4.-Charles
W. Bryan. brother Of the late com.
moner and former governor of Ne
Draska, has announced he will re.
turn to his native state within a
rev weeks III answer to what he con.
siders the popular demand there that
ne make the race for governor in
the August primary.
Bryan has been vacationing with
ms family in Florida, dividing his
time between Miami and his Lake
Worth cottage. He recently was
made chairman of the board of di.
rectorS of the Florida Exchange
bank.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-14

leading lady in motion picture
just completed, were married here
today.
1t is Boyd's s third marriage. The
actor was recently divorced by an
other actress, now the wife of
George Melford, screen performer
also.
Elinor Fair in private life is Eli
nor V. Grove, 22. She and Boyd
first met on November |, when they
were given leading roles in the DE
Mile film.