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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22

Miss Nellie Ramsdell, chief operator
of the local telephone exchange, has
returned from q three days stay in
Bangor, where she attended a meeting
Of chief operators.
The attention of mothers of young
children is called 10 the announcement
from Miss Lucy Barker, Red Cross
nurse, TO the effect that hereafter on
Thursday from l To ?. NJ, the head
quarters of the local Red Cross will
be open for weighing and measuring
babies and all mothers and children
will be cordially welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22

AS the little rabbit went hipperty hop
All of a sudden a chipperty chop
Sort of a noise, loud and clear,
Came to his pink lined, startled ear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22
BELFAST
Mrs. E. B. Wilson

Committal services were held in
Belfast Saturday morning at Grove
cemetery, Rev. William Vaughan Off
ciating. for Mrs Eliza Burnett Wilson,
wife of George Wilson, whose death
occurred at their home in Newark. n.
J., at the age of " years. Funeral
services We're held in Newark and the
remains We're brought to Belfast &C
companied by Mr.. Wilson and other
members of the family. Mrs Wilson
was a native of Waldo and was twice
married. Her first husband was the
late Frank Tozier. She had many
friends in this vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22
C. A. 2. THE REGULAR. NEE

or Seth Williams at No L
Thursday Of each month
D ". PETTlNGlLL J. gc|
william MeDANtn AdiaiEj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22

he exclaimed a few minutes later.
Guess I'll light my pipe. Might as
well enjoy myself" and with wick
ed grin. he looked up at poor Turkey
Tim huddled above him on the
branch. But
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22
TILE MAccABEES. KEkk7

Tent. No IS. meets N torss.s
the seconi and fourth Monday y
month at $50 o'clock 81
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mon-Ued-fri-1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22

A. A. Percy of Bath recently found
IN an old sea chest which was part of
. purchase of antique household Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22
Nothing at All
More Like Extraction
The Parting Shot

Hunter Con mule back -Can you
shoot from this mule?
San-Yessah, yo' can shoot from
dat mule-Once-Life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22

A 14-pound lobster which turned
from green to red over night. was re-
comfy exhibited in a Rockland mar
ket. 1t was TO have been shipped to
Chicago, netting the catcher $25, but
broken joint spoiled the bargain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22

Monday, November q. 1925.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22
AUeUsTAIooeE NO. s4, al

Regular meetings IN the ElS.
Winthrop street. the second
fourth Thursdays Of each no-h
O'Clock.
ELMER f. BRADBURY,
HARRIS 5. DAY Sec
mon-wad-th.t Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22
Q 2 cApEN eesEKAH u
LOMBARD CAMP. NO. 27sl.s

GOm SAh NJ SH"f'
\nighbors of America Mestms
ond Friday evening of eaen u'
G. A. r. hall. -
HELEN S. MADDEN. On
JULIA e. RoRlNsoA' Il"
inl.mon- wed-fri.lyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22

After several successful years with
the Springfield (Mass) Republican,
Robert Creighton. formerly editor of
the Knox Messenger. has taken a po-
sition with the New Bedford (Mass.)
Standard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-22

German police dogs are becoming
quite the vogue of late in Bath. There
are more than a score of police dog
owners and it is not a bit unusual TO
sight several on the streets daily. In
most cases the dogs are believed to be
a ferocious pet, but this is not so for
they are most docile.-Bath Times
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
Plane busting
Will BE Shown
Here Wednesday

For the benefit of all can
taloupe growers, farmers and
others interested, a demonstra-
tion Of airplane busting as it
will be practiced by Lieut..
Harold r. Harris plotting a
commercial plane to combat
mildew on the cantaloupe crop,
will be given at the Imperial
airport on Wednesday next.
The exact hour of the demon
stration will be announced later.
The time of the arrival of the
airplane, which has been eager
ly awaited, is still uncertain.
The plane has been in use in
Mexico, where it has been dust
ing crops on the west coast. The
shipment Of the plane by rail
has been complicated by the ne
cessity of crossing the interna-
tional boundary. However, ev-
cry effort is being exerted both
by the Huff -Daland company,
owners of the plans, and the
railroads to facilitate the de-
livery Of the plane.
E. L. Keithley, sales repre-
sentative for 'sulphogerm,'
which is to be used by practi-
cally all growers for the dust
ing, states that his concern
will donate a sufficient amount
of "sulphogerm'' for the dust
ing demonstration.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
And The
1898 Veterans
Plan Memorial

Boyce Atcn Post, American Le-
gion, is planning the usual Memor-
ial day program for this wear. in
coniunction with the United Span
ish War veterans. Details OF the
days program will be worked out
at the meeting of the post Monday
hight.
Commando Charles L. Phillips has
been compelled to leave the valley
temnorarilv because of the illnoss
IF Mrs. Phillips, and Earl J. Bo-
dine. first vice commander. is in
charge of the post affairs.
In addition to the Memorial dav
program the post will draw plans
Monday night for an intensive mem
bership campaion all next week, in
ron junction with the statewide cam
paiqn which is to be carried out
under the direction of Allen Bixby,
Recruitment commander.
Arrangements will also be made
For the initiation of large class of
candidates in the near future as well
hs giving assistance to the auxiliary
Fluring its poppv sale next week.
In view of the many important
matters to be taken up Monday
hight, Acting Commander Bodine is
hnxious to have large attendance
hnd every member of the post is urg-
kd TO make special effort to be
present.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
Mousseau Is Head
OF Local Drive
For Million ms

Calvin G.. Mousseau, county clerk
has been appointed district chair
man of the American Legion board
for the drive to be made on the state
bond issue of $20,000,000 for the
veterans farm and home purchase
act
This bond issue is to be known az
proposition No. ! or the November
ballot, and it has the support Of
leading citizens throughout the
state. It's purpose is to provide
funds to carry out the provisions or
the act voted four years ago for the
aid of California veterans Of the
World war.
"'The preliminary money voted
for the act has been expended,
Nousseau said today, "and unless
tie funds asked for at the Noyem'
ber election are voted, the act VIII
have failed of it's purpose. Thert
are thousands of veterans in tall
parts Of the state who are awaiting
Passage of the bond issue so that
thcv may make purchase or finish
purchase of their homes and farms
Mousseau district includes all
of Imperial County, and he stated
TODAY that he will give the matter
bis best efforts in the next few
months TO enlist support for The
measure in this comfy.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
BURNAM SUIT HAS
RENEWED MEMORY
OF A TRAGEDY
Man Mentioned by Wit
ness Was Involved in
Celebrated Duel.

Memories of the most mysterious
tragedy in the history of Imperial
county were recalled yesterday in
superior court during the trial of
Katherine l.. P"rnam and r. l.. Bur
nam, against the Imperial lee and
Development company, for INJURIES
'9st s'int"er while narticipating in
a n1geant held in that city.
The tragedy was brought home to
many when witness. in reply to
a question. stated that the driver
of the wagon on which Mrs. Burnam
was riding was John Truden.
Truden was one of the principals
in the mvstifving duel with Henry
Kirk at 1mperial on July Is, 1925.
Kirk was killed in the duel and Tru-
den committed suicide two davs lat
er at Jacnmba leaving behind him
letter, through which the tragedy
was first made known. The cause
of the murder and suicide was never
revealed.
Mrs. Burnam, accompanied by an
other woman. rode for a short dis
tance on Truden s wagon, the form
er being badly hurt when she fell in
nlighting from the wagon. She and
her husband are suing the ice com
panv, alleging negligence on the part
of its employee.
The case is being heard by Judge
Conkling and jury composed of
three men and nine women.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, May 21.-Glass
bottom boats were pressed into SER
vice between Redondo Beach and
Point Dune today in a final effort
to find trace of the body of Mrs.
Aimee Semple Mcpherson, radio
evangelist. believed mvsteriouslv
drowned while swimming in the surf.
The return tide, scheduled for to-
day, was expected to wash the BODY
towards shore If it is not recov-
cred today, harbor hands declare it
may be a week or 10 days before it
comes to the surface, if at all.
Authorities were aided in their
search by hundreds of faithful mem
bers of Angelus temple. Additional
hundreds of curious crowded the
beach to watch the searchers at
work.
Rumors Persist
Narions rumors concerning the
probability that Mrs. Mcpherson had
not met death by drowning were cir
culated again today when con-
tinued search failed to reveal the
body.
Authorities made careful survey
of the evangelist's activities before
and after her sudden disappearance
Tuesday afternoon on the theory
she NAV have left the beach without
knowledge of her secretary, Miss
Cont tinued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
SERB
DIES WITH
A LAUGH
Three Short Blasts of
Kissing Gas Ends Life
Of Slayer.
CELL MATE SPARED
Matricide Has Sentence of
Death Changed to Life
Imprisonment.

CARSON CITY, New. May 21.-
Three short blasts of h.ssing gas,
shot through the floor Of = small
air-tight cell in the yard of the
Nevada state prison, today snuffed
ont almost instantlv the life OF a
man strapped tightly to a chair
within.
The victim was Stanko Jukich,
o30 mound Serbian giant. executed
in Nevada $ hi7orro rlannor for
killing Jennie Madck his l6 year
old sweetheart when she refused to
we'd him.
1t was the second time that Ne
vada has used gas to execute its
n.urderers. ard the killing was
pronounced "entirclv successful.
by the physicians and witnesses who
pressed close to the thick window ~
ono side Of the vault and saw Juk,
ieh's head drop quickly to his
stilled breast.
Gas Odor Perceptible
Onlv the physicians and prison
officials saw .Ju'lich die. Others in
side the court ward rema med safe
distance from the cell 4 distinct
odor Of the gas was evident outside
the vault and it was feared some
cront ont.
Persons 100 wards awav said thov
sroolled the acid and were slightly
affected bv it.
.Tr'jich died bravclv and not a.
al like his nervousness of recent
davs would nrcSage.
He walked through the courtyard
70 the death room. noddmg and smll
iro 10 witnesses who lined the path.
"Goodbve, goodbye, goodbye, y
he kept repeating as he passed.
After the slayer was pronounced
dead. fans were turned on and the
task of clearino the pas from the
cell commenceS. Physicians in
diratcd i; would be at least thirty
minutes before guards could safely
Cnter the vault and cut loose the
silent form. SlunWel down III the
gray chair against the hHrs.
Drank His Coffee
Jukinch assumed IN air of tragic
gaietv at moments during the homs
preceding his death.
At 9 clock he was Informed bv
guards that his CXccut ION would
(Continned on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
VIOLA M'LACHLAN
DENIES CHARGES
OF HER HUSBAND
Says He Was infatuated
By Imperial Valley
Woman.

Complete denial of allegations
set out by the plaintiff in his suit
for divorce were filed in the county
clerks office TODAY bv Pauline
Viola McLachlan. defendant in an
action brought by Argyle McLach-
Ian, we'll known resident of CalcX-
leo.
In addition to the denial Mrs.
NcLachlan filed an answer to the
charges made by her husband. as
sertir~ that because Of her i'll health
and the i'll health of their young
son. the two latter had been COM
PEELED to live in Victoria, Texas, for
a number of wears, McLachlan in the
meantime residing in Imperial Val
ley
The separate residence was
through agreement of both parties.
Mrs. McT.a"hlan states. In 1925
she decided to come to Imperial
Valley TO live. her husband having
Informed her that he planned 10
make his permanent residence IN
CaleXico. Previous that he had
been undecided as to his permanent
residence.
CHARGES Double Life
Mrs McLachlan and her son
came to CaleXico in 1925, she alleges
and were immediately sent back to
Texas by the plaintiff. who stated
he did not wish them to live here.
The dofendant charges that the
plaintiff had become infatuated
with one Mrs, Howard. and this in
fatuation was the reason that he
did not wish his family to- come to
lmnerial Valley.
The defendant further asserts
that the plaintiff is trying to OBJ
tain a divorce in order that he may
narrv Mrs. Howard. Mrs. McLach-
Ian asks for $3.50 per month for the
support of herself a her son. pend
irg decision in the case, also for at
tolnevs' fees. She is represented
hv NJ. C. Atchinson of Calexico and
Proctor. Nandcrberg. Grain and
Mitchell of Victoria, Texas.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
MAN HUNT
IN PRISON
Prison Authorities Sure
That Davis Is Hid With
in Prison Walls.
WAS NOT IN PIPE
Gas-Masked Guard Ex-
plOreS Sewer Main
Without Success.

san QUENTIN. Cal, Nav 2l.-'
San. Quentin prison authorities to
oiav still held to the belief that Ar.
thur Owen Davis, escaped con.
lict murderer, Is in hiding within
San Quentin walls.
They preserved this belief de-
spite failure. so far, of every at
tempt to rout out the prison "stow-
away.
A lone, gas-maskcd guard WIS
yesterday sent through an ls inch
concrete sewer lcadinp from within
ihc walls Of San Quentin to San
Francisco bay, 500 feet distant. He
reached the water's edge without
finding o"v indication that the
fugitive had gone through the nar,
row tube. On his return he reported
that no man could live 1J minutes
Ia the gns filled pipe.
Smok mo Of the lutte mill with n
dozen or more smudgc nots was like.
wise without avail. Davis was in
tie mill shortly before his d:sap
prarancc was reported.
Prison officials hold to their belief
princinallv because o. past instances
il which convicts have hidden
out y inside the walls, In one such
case y convict remained concealed
week before being drowned, it
vas said.
Prison ~uardS meanwhile have
volunteered 81 hours continuous
duty in the man hunt through San
Qcntin 5 premises.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
DE TAR SUCCEEDS GARTHWAITE
ASFARM ADVISOR OF VALLEY

Vern w. De Tar, for the past four;
wears assistant farm advisor in
charge of dairy work in Imperial
county, has been appointed to sue
ceed f. l.. Garthwaite as farm ad-
visor. effective July |. Garthwaite
has been transferred to MADEIRA
county, where he will act as farm
advisor.
This information was received
here todav in a letter to the board
of supervisors from Lerov r. Smith,
assistant state leader of farm ad-
visors for the southern counties.
"After careful review Of the re-
nuirements which must be met hv
Garthwaite's successor, - Smith $
letter states, "it is our conclusion
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
u. S. Will Have
More Prohibition
ny United Press Leased Wire


WASHINGTON, May 21.-Presi-
dent Coolidge has signed an execu-
tive order authorizing Assistant
Treasury Secretary Lincoln C. An
drews to apnoint, state. county and
municipal Officers as federal prohi,
bition agents.
he order, announced at the treas
urv today. said:
''In order that they NAV more
efficiently function in the enforce
ment of the national prohibition
act, any state, county or municipnl
officer may be appointed at nomi.
nal rate of compensation as prohi-
bition officer of the treasury depart
ment to enforce the provisions of
the national prohibition act and acts
supplemental thereto. in states and
territories except in those states hav-
ing constitutional or statutory pro-
visions against state Officers hold
ing officer under the federal govern
ment.
10000 Officers, Maybe
Under tentative plans, Dry Gear
IL
thousand officers, probably on a
81 year basis. The number may
run as high as 10000. His plan is
"a departure. in theory, at least, from
previous separation of federal and
local enforcement of prohibition.
The plan was suggested to An
drews by Prohibition Administrator
Ned Green of northern California,
TO facilitate local enforcement of
the prohibition laws against moon
sinners and bootleggers on the Pa
cific coast.
Andrews approved the plan and
asked the President to promulgate
this executive order for application
of the idea everywhere. The sher-
ifs, deputies, local police, state of
ficers and others deputized under
the act by the treasury will be COM
missioned upon recommendation of
Andrews % regional administrators.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
Golfers to Show
The "HOOt" Men
National Sport
By HENRY L. FARRELL

By HENRY L. FARRELL
United Press Staff Correspondent
LONDON, May 21-All trains
for Scotland, where the British
amateur go'f championship will
be contested next week at
Muirfield, are crowded with
golfers and hotel reservations
are at premium.
The railroads have notified
prospective travellers that no
sleeping accommodations will H.
available before Monday night.
Although British golfers are
more hopeful than a month ago
over their chances in the anna
teur tournament and in the
Walker cup matches, the Amer
leans are improving with daily
practice and their form should
undergo a change with the ad-
vent CT more favorable wealth
er.
Walter Hagen's professional
team, which will meet a select
ed team of British profession
ais, also is practicing daily. The
professional matches are to take
place at Formt,y on June 8,
and 10 and at Moor park on
June II and ~. The officials
changed the dates to make 1t
possible for the teams to play on
both courses.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
Imperial Valley
School Lands Sold

Approximately $4,000 acres of I'M
perial Valley school lands were auc-
toned off today in the supervisors
room at the courthouse, by w. S.
Kingsbury, surveyor-general of Cal
ifornia.
a dozen or more persons were pre-
sent at the sale, and though bidding
was not spirited by any means,
most of the land found ready sale
The average price brought per acre
was S.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
Williams Loses
Four Numbers
ny United Press Lensed Wire

WASHINGTON, Nav 81. = Col
onel Alexander Williams, found
guilty of drunkenness by navy
courtmartial az San Diego, Cal,
will lose four numbers in his rating
rs punishment, under a ruling ap-
proved by Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur this afternoon.
This means that Williams will be
superseded by others when time for
promotion comes.
The courtmartial convicted Will
liams on charges made bv General
Smedley Butler that Williams, was
intoxicated at a party in San Diego.
The conviction was sent here for
study by the Judge advocate general
of the navy and the findings were
for the loss of numbers, which Will
lur approved this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
Eloping Couple
Are Married

Following nm agreement reached
between parents of the princinals,
n statutory CHARGE AGAINST El Over
was dismissed bv Judge N"vficn
Yesterday upon rccommendation of
III" district attorney s office. DYER
aud the girl in th" ease were mar
ried n short time following the dis
missal. 'hc ceremony being perform
ed at Yuma.
DYER was brought back here from
Texas last week TO face n trial. hrt
depressed . WILLINGNESS to ro"tifv
matters and was given nm oppor-
|tunity to do so. The bride and
groom have returned 10 Texas
where Over has established himself
lin business.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
ENDORSE, PLAN
TO HIRE EXPERT
ON CANTAL0UPE.S
Specialist Would Give
Entire Time to Study
of Plant Diseases.

The employment of technical spe
cialist. to give expert assistance in
fighting mildew, which is at pre-
sent seriously menacing the Impcr-
ial Valley cantaloupc industry, re-
ceived favorable consideration at a
meeting of representative concerns
interested in TIE deal, which was
held at the Hotel Barbara Worth
last night.
Such an expert, according to the
plan outlined, would be employed as
a private investigator, and would
supplement the work now being car
ried on by state and federal agen-
cies. He would be employed for 10
months a year, and would devote
his time exclusively to the investi-
cation of mildew on cantaloupes,
and any other cantaloupe and let
tuce insect pests or plant diseases
as deemed necessary.
The meeting, which was called by
A. B. West, president and general
manager of the Imperial lee and De-
velopment company, was attended
x
ers and shippers. bankers, railroad
men and others from concerns fl
nancially interested in the success
of the cantaloupe deal.
a tentative budget was submit
ted by West, who presided at the
meeting. showing how such work
might be carried on for approx
mately $500 Il year, this sum to be
raised by factors interested. West
stated that the Imperial Ice and De-
velopment company would under
write the proposition to the extent
of $4,000,
Endorse Proposition
A resolution was unanimously
adopted endorsing the general propo-
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
Gary Says U. S.
Very Prosperous

NEW YORK, Nav 2l.-Basic in
dustrial conditions in America are
much better than the average, FL
bert II. Gary. chairman of the L.
:. Steel corporation, said today at
the meeting of the American Iron
and steel institute. of which he is
president. Speaking of conditions
in the steel corporation, which is
mere or less indicative of conditions
IN industry, he said new bookings
for the current month are 10000
tons a dav. For the same perio
last month 10000 tons were booked;
foI the same period last year $4,000.
On the whole he found basic in
dustrial conditions about Gas good
as they ever have BEEN" perhaps
better.
"Money is plentiful" he said
"Per capita circulation is very
large, interest rates are low and
every responsible, worthy applicant
finds no difficulty in obtaining
funds for legitimate enterprise. -
North America s water power is
&C, 600 600 horsepower
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21

- ia 40
THOUGHT
CERT AIN
Throngs Watch Beach as
Sea is PrObed For
Evangelist.
NONE SAW HER SINK
RumOrs Persist That
Magnetic Leader is
Still Alive.
LOS ANGELES. May 21-That

LOS ANGELES, May 21-That
Aimee Semple Mcpherson, radio
evangelist, is not dead. but is
suffering from amnesia'' or
loss of memory, and may be
lost in the Santa Monica
foothills, was a theory Of her
mysterious disappearance ad-
vanced this afternoon by DR..
Gustave w. Haas, naturopath.
DR.. Haas. who declares he had
been consulted recently by Mrs.
Mcpherson regarding her health,
said:
''I am Of the firm opinion that
that while in the water she was
that white in the water she was
overcome by loss Of memory
through over r-excitation caused by
nervousness and strain, and that
she continued swimming until she
reached the beach below the
Santa Monica mountains. She
could easily have wandered to
the hut of some Mexcans and
t'een taken care off,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-21
Missing Baby Is
Found in Stage
Terminal Today

by United Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES, May 81. -
Object of a statewide search
that began last Saturdy when
she disappeared mysteriously in
San Francisco, Barbara June
Osborn, 8, was safe and alive
here today.
The baby was found in tie
lickwick stage terminal, where
she was left by woman, of
whom little has been learned.
"A lady took me in an au-
tomobile, then on a big boat,
the child said, answering ques-
tions about the kidnapping.
Beyond this meager informa-
ton Barbara was unable to
give further details.
The child was identified by
means Of a photograph.
She was to leave today for
San Francisco, returning to her
foster mother, Mrs. Frances AL
tamarino.