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Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
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Supplies Are Rushed To
District Devastater by
Heavy Rains.
ELEVEN DROWNED
Thousands Are Reported
Homeless and Damage
Reaches Millions.
by United Press Leased Wire

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 2S.-Re-
lief measures were started over the
central south today where high
waters. following torrential rains
have flooded thousands of acres OF
lands and forced moro than $1,000
persons from their homes.
a check-up at noon today showed
that II persons had been drowned in
the swirling waters which have
swept over the highways and out of
river banks. Rescue workers be-
lieve this number will be greatly
increased when reports come in
from rural towns which have been
isolated by the flood tides.
Damage is estimated at more than
$2,000,000.
With flood waters in Tennessee,
Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky
and Alabama reported receding to-
day, the greatest danger was
thought to have passed in the
swollen Tennessee and Cumberland
river regions. Thousands of home
ItSS are bcliS CdItu Iol III ASaSiN i4ic
and elsewhere.
Estimates of property damage
continued to mount today as further
reports came in here. Hundreds of
thousands of dollars in property
loss will be sustained, the most part
by the farmers whose inundated
lands were swept by the waters.
While the rains have somewhat
abated, the Cumberland and Ten
nessee and their tributary streams
are continuing to rise, with the
crest due tomorrow night, it was
reported. The Cumberland is re-
ported higher today than since 1882
Lowlands in Mississippi were
flooded and the residents wers
forced to flee to higher ground, TAX
ing their possessions with them
Many cattle were reported drowned
in the five states and while no accxr
ate estimate or crop damage was
possible, it was expected to mOupt
into hundreds of thousands of dsa-
lars. The damage to roads, bridgeI
buildings, fences, railroad rights OF
way, telegraph and telephone lines
and other property was enormous.
In the interior of Arkansas, mary
small streams have become rivers,
sweeping down bridges and dwell
ings. Similar conditions prevailed
in southern Kentucky.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
Brazilian Troops
Battle Rebels

BUENCS AIRES, Dec. 2S.-- Dis.
patches from the Brazilian border to
the newspaper La Prensa today said
60 persons were killed and 200
wounded in a battle between Brazil,
ian rebels and federal troops at Je-
query in the state of Rio Grande Do
Sui, in southern Brazil.
The federals were reported to
have numbered about 1000 and the
rebels claimed about 5000, some Of
tho latter being armed with machine
guns. Although the federal fell
back before the rebels, it was pos.
sible that the two groups soon would
engage in a decisive battle.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
EXPERT READY
TO WAGE WAR
UPON MlLDEW
Plans Active Campaign
for Coming Season in
Effort to Eradicate Pest

Turning the valley into a $4,000
acre experiment station was the
phrase used today by J. b. Norton,
agricultural expert, who is here
working in the interest of the can
taloupe industry in outlining his
plans for a mildew control cam
paign for the coming cantaloupe
season.
While the interest of the public
is chiefly concerned with the let
tuee crop, the cantaloupe acreage,
which will attract attention later in
the season, is being planted. Paper
caps are being put into place and
indications now are that approx
matcly -, 5,000 acres will be planted
for the 1927 season.
With the first stages of the crop
under way. and in fact long before
the first seed was put into the
ground this season, investigational
work was being carried on to de-
termine what can be done this
season to prevent a recurrence of
mildew on the coming crop.
CAN growers of the valley agree
that the entire acreage is to be
treated.' Norton stated. Various
general treatments will be given
the acreage, with varying applica-
ton on different small areas. All
acreage will be inspected, the yield
checked and upon the latter basis
conclusions made for future treat
ment.
The horticultural department and
the extension service are codpera:-
ing with Norton in his work.
Mildew Present Now
On Investigations made to de tc
Norton reports one discovery of
particular interest. which sets at
rest much disputed point. Norton
reports that he has found summer
spores of the mlidew on volunteer
cantaloupcs in active condition fol
lowing the frost. The same condi-
tion also prevails on cucumbers
and squash, which also are effect
ed by mildew.
Squash and cucumbers, coming
between the cantaloupe seasons,
help carry the disease over from one
season to the next, Norton declares.
While all types of volunteer canta
loupes growing out of season should
be destroyed as carriers of the
pest, it is not necessary to destroy
squash and cucumbers as the mildew
can be controlled on these vines.
Norton reports that many expert
ments being carried on at the pres
ent time show that there are three
types of mildew in the valley. To
explain the types without reference
to scientific terms, Norton states
that one kind is found on roses, an
other on peas and the third on mem
bers of the cantaloupe family. All
three types grow under different
soil and moisture conditions.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
EX0NERATE MAN
WHO TOLD STORY
OF CANNlBALISM

LOS ANGELES, Dee. oS.--Eli r.
Kelly. Rcdondo Beach fi(herman,
who lived to tell tale df horror
after 10 days at sea in an Open boat
when he subsistcd for fiveS days on
the flesh Of his dead cotnpanion,
James Mckinley, was exonolatcd by
coroncr's jury here TODAY
The jury, after hearings Kclly's
story. held that McKinlcyis death
was the result of double pneumonia,
brought on by exposure and starva-
tion at sea.
The fisherman, in his testimony,
told of drifting for five days with
the corpse Of his pal.
"Did you find it necessary to eat
portions of McKinley's body
Coroner Nance asked the witness.
~ did, replied Kelly. "Wc
made compact before he died-so
I cut flesh from the calf Of his leg
and his right hip with my bait
knife
The Catalina Island constable who
founG Kelly lying on the beach.
chewing on piece of cactus, 10
days after the fisherman 8 boat was
set adrift, told his story also.
Testimony was introduced show
ing that Kelly, when he disappear
ed, weighed 2l0 pounds. Ten days
later. when he was picked up at
Catalina Island, he weighed 120
pounds.
The seaman stilt bore the effects
of his amazing experience, appear,
ing gaunt and pale. He is fast re,
covering, however, and will survive,
according to his physician.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
k Businessmen
Take Notice

jtrange as it may seem,
| are business men right
on Main street who do not
1 where the Chamber of
'aerce office is,'' Secretary
lichael stated this morning,
king the Press to help him
is present location fixed in
minds of local residents.
yithin the past week at
six strangers have come i'll
land told me they had been
| |rected to our office by local
sssmen,' Carmichael as
IA.
"A Chamber of Commerce is
|socated at 679 Main street,
le space formerly occupied
lie Davies Overland Co. The
is on the south side of the
! q few doors east Of Sew.
elstreet and is distinguish.
liby a sign In the window,
Ing Eel Centre Chamber OF
cree. -
III this plainly stated in.
tion, the secretary hopes
/ |Rwill be no business man In
tty who will be unable to
strangers correctly.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
W0RKMEN ARE
BADLY HURT IN
PIPE EXPLOSION
by United Press Leased Wire

WILMINGTON, Calf, Dec. 2S.-
Eight workmen were injured, sew
eral perhaps fatally, when a pipe
line exploded under the American
Hawaiian dock in Wilmington chan
mel today. Two others, blown into
the sea, are missing, and it is feared
they have drowned.
The men, all employees of the
General Petroleum company, we're
laying a pipe line under the dock
when one of the workmen lit an ace
tylene torch setting off the blast.
The surface of the sea was COW
cred with oil when the pipeline was
shattered. The workmen were
blown into the water and several
came to the surface in a sea of fire,
receiving burns which may result in
their deaths.
The injured men were removed to
the harbor hospital. They are:
A. c. Mcleod, 657 West Dorm
street, Glendale, serious burns about
the face and body, may die.
Merle Wilson, 1910 May Ave,
Los Angeles, serious burns, face,
body scared, may die.
Joseph Park, Ills West 9lst
street, Los Angeles, bad body and
facial burns.
A. Sampson, 70s Chela street, Bel
vedere Gardens, serious facial and
body burns.
John w. Wyant, 1902 East 18th
street, Los Angeles, lungs burned.
L. Simpson, 92l 10th street, San
Pedro, slight burns.
c. S. Wood, 9716 Grape street,
Los Angeles, overcome by gas
fumes.
George Leinbach, 1920 Gardena
View Ave, Southgate, lungs scared.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
Coolidge Sees
Rosy Year Ahead
Ry United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Presi-
dent Coolidge sees rosy year
ahead for this country, his spokes-
man declared in the customary
White House pre-New Year fore
cast. =
The nation now enjoys a sound
and general prosperity, employment
opportunities are increasing, manu-
facturers are above normal, and the
average income of American citi-
zens is satisfactory.
While the south has suffered re-
Gently from a slump in the cotton
market, that section S comparative
prosperity in preceding years will
absorb this depression, the spokes-
man declared.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
St. Paul's Episcopal church
dance, Masonic hall, 9 o'clock.
Imperial high school alumni
dinner, o'clock, Imperial high
school,
Sciots band practice, Sixth and
State streets.
knights Of Pythias meet, Davis
hall.
Imperial Valley Commandery
No. 81, Masonic hall.
"Twinkletoes,' Valley theater.
Almost a Lady,'' Palace the
ater.
"Goldstein and Murphy,
Brunk's tent theater.
knights Of Columbus meet, st.
Mary's hall.
TOMORROW
Loyal Temperance Legion meet
ing, Methodist social hall, 5 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
Compromise On
Senator Smith
BY United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Repub,
lican senate leaders have obtained
general acceptance of the compro-
mise plan whereby Frank l.. Smith
of Illinois will be received into the
senate and vote taken of his case
within 10 days, if he appears to
take his seat at this session, Senator
Curtis, Kansas, Republican floor
leader, announced today.
Senator Ashurst, Democrat, Ari-
zona, has indicated to Republican
leaders that he will withdraw his
resolution to prevent Smith from
taking the oath of office, thus re-
moving the principal obstacle.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
WEATHER BUREAU PREDICTS
END OF PRESENT COLD SPELL

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. oS.-Er
tire California is due for some re
lief from the cold spell which bese
the state several days before Christ
mas and continued its grip today
bringing heavy and killing frosts
to some sections.
Officials Of tho United States
weather bureau here TODAY observed
storm developing out Of the north
which, they believe, will cause
warm, gentle winds to blow through
the state from San Diego as far
north as Eureka.
The change in wind may take
place tonight and slightly warmer
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
R|-STATf
INJECT ING
IS SECRET
|ress and Public Are
Excluded At Request
of Arizona.
|ROTEST ENTERED
|alifOrnia and Nevada
Men Later Agree to
Secrecy.
By United Press Leased Wire

By United Press Leased Wire
.OS ANGELES, Dee. 2S.-Thc
IS and public were barred from
Tri-Statc Colorado River Con
Ecncc when it was resumed here
ny, at the request of Arizona S
|alifornia and Nevada delegates
Tested the secrecy at first, but
| n acquiesccd and the delibera-
|ls, designed to effect an agree
lat for division Of the water and
'er and Boulder Dam between the
,e states, continued behind clos
kdoors.
\. A. Reid. one of the four Ari-
u commissioners, urged that bet
| progress of the negotiations. ac-
,ablc to all sides, would be is
to the press.
hcthcr the conferences which
lan here OH December Is will re-
Fin agreement. or whether the
ew win end abruptly as several
ious sessions have ended, was
matter of conjecture today.
rizona is known to be holding
for tax or royalty on all pow
eveloped ut Boulder Dam, and
IIfornia commissioners have
ed TO limited tax of $1.25 per
epowcr. Tie Arizona represen-
scs were .rsisting On tax of
o1.natelv $d.
k-izona is also demanding
600 acre feet of water to
ech the amount requested by
rornia for domestic use, which
California delegation contends
fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
FARMERS TO OPPOSE
STATE GAME CODn

TACOMA, Dee. 2s,--shot-poppsr'
ed livestock and trampled fields are
included in a list Of grievances
which farmers of the Tsnwsk lake
district declare caused them TO or
ganize in opposition to the state
game code, The organization clsir,s
the state game code gives the conn
ty game commissions autocratis
powers.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28

-eathcr is predicted for tomorrow.
The northern storm is not likely
o penetrate California excepting
strip in the extreme north portion.
Meanwhile both Southern and
northern California were slightly
frost bitten early today with tenn
persture reported a. follows:
Sacramento 36, Fresno 25; Imps.
rial es; Riverside es; San Bernar-
dino 2S; San Pedro So; Santa Bar
bara so; Pomona IS; Chico, Colusa
and Oroville so; San Francisco Al;
San Diego AZ; Los Angeles Al; San
Jose 80; Pase Robles &C. Independ.
ence "a, and Eureka A.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
GRAPE GROWERS
URGE CHAN CES
in STATE LAW
Imperial County Will Be
Effected by Suggestions
Adopted.
By United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO Cal, Dec. %. Al
though the maiu purpose of their
meeting has been consummatcd, rep
rcscntativcs Of practically every
phase of the grape industry met here
today in the final session of two
day cOnclavc to discuss any unfin-
ished business that may be brought
up.
After a meeting which was term
ed "thc most constructive ever held
by the grape industry,' numerous
proposed changes of the state
standardization law for grapes were
adopted.
The outstanding change proposed
by the grape men was the removal
of classification of table and juice
grapes. In the future, If the new
law passes the next legislature, table
grapes will be known as extra fancy
and fancy grapes. juice grapes will
be known as No. | and No. grapes
standard.
Extra fancy and fancy grapes
will conform with the standards of
United States fancy table grapes and
United States No. table grapes. re
spectivcly. Likewise, No. | and No.
> grapes will conform with United
States No. ! and No. juice grapes.
The unclassificds will be those
grapes which remain below the
standards of these four divisions
unless they contain more than 10
per cent of mold or decay, when thcv
cannot be shipped out of the state,
as they have been in the past.
Make Two Districts
Another change to the present law
approved at the meeting is to divide
the state into two districts. District
No. ! will be south and east of San
Gorgonio Pass in Riverside county,
comprising parts of the counties of
Riverside and San Diego and all of
Imperial county. District No. . is
the remainder of the state.
Malaga, Thompson, Muscat and
."vcral similar varieties Of grapes
must test not less than IS per cent
of sugar content in district No. .,
while these same varieties must only
ttst - per cent VI sugar 'oHlNHt III
district No. |. This raises the test
figure one per cent in district No. ..
The grape men also decided that
lug containers should be limited to-
two standard sizes instead of four
IS at present but which two will be
eliminated was left open for further
consideration.
Horticultural Commissioner y. A.
Harrigan, Will :. Fawcett, J. G. ,,
Jones and John F. Andrews Jr.,
were members of committee ap-
pointed from this district, to make |
u special trip to Fresno, represent !
ing the Imperial Valley grape grow
crs on the sugar content question.
The party, having successfully ac
complished the work, is expected
back tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
Chamber to Have
Musical Program

Members of the chamber of com
mercc will enjoy musical treat at
their regular weekly business lunch
con at the Barbara Worth hotel to-
morrow noon, states Secretary
Carmichael.
He has secured Miss Josephine
Williams who is home from Red
lands college, to render several
violin numbers. Mrs. r. A. Arm
strong will accompany her on the
piano.
The regular directors meeting is
to be held at the chamber office to-
morrow night at 7:30 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
HEAVY STORMS REPORTED
ALONG MEDITERRANEAN

MADRID. Dec. 2S-Severc storms
have caused tremendous damage
along the Mediterranean coast of
Spain, according to dispatches from
Mediterranean ports received today.
1t was reported that nearly 100
fishing boats had been sunk.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
Falls Condition
Slightly Better
By United Press Leased Wire

Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. 2S.-Albert
i, FAN, former secretary of the in
terror, i'll here with n severe attack
of pneumonia, spent a quiet night
and was "much rested according
to 4 bulletin issued today by his
physician, DR.. II. T. Stafford.
Fall S condition is still danger
ous,'' DR.. Safford's bulletin said.
"At his age, 65, pneumonia is some
times mild at the start, but devel-
ops into a serious case within a
few davs.N
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
Ike Results in
Fatal Shooting
United Press Leased Wire

In LUIS OBISPO, Calf, Dee.
Zoe Fisher, former stable mas
lor Rudolph Valentino. was ar-
tally shot and killed by n
hunter while bringing string
/ G late screen shcik 8 horses to
nm Randolph IIcarst's ranch
hn Simeon. near here today.
her, according to officers In
eating the shooting, drove his
toward the duck hunters as
PRACTICAL joke. In seeking to
from the horse, one of the
|rs accidentally discharged his
gun. The shot passed through
|r s neck, killing him instantly.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
,ific Gas To
Reissue Stock

II FRANCISCO, Dee. 2S.-Thc
lie Gas and Electric company
Authorized by the state RAILROAD
1 ssion today to call in and re
Its present stock, the company
.ncing that during 1927 it will
lock at $25 per share.
. company now has outstanding
H ,33l.9l in first preferred
7 and $52, 2,S65,1l5 in common
|. Under a separate order, the
&ssion granted the issuing of
|. 900 more of each.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
MAN KILLED WHEN
AUTO OvERTURNS

HANFORD, Cal, Dee. 2s.-Dion.
igio Tapia, As, was killed early this
morning about two miles south of
Delta View when the automobile
driven by Tony Rodriguez in which
he was riding, overturned. Tapia
received injuries about the head
from which he died.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28
GLEN FUNERAL SERVICES
TOMORROW AFTERNOON

Funeral services for Rollie Glenn,
80, killed in the explosion on the
Bucyrus dredge which occurred Dec.
10 will be held tomorrow afternoon
at ? o clock at the funeral parlors
of B. f. Lemons mortuary. He is
survived by wife who lives in
Holtville.
Interment will take place in Ev,
, ,ergreen cemetery.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28

Chicago bandits invaded loop
store and carried away 100000
worth of merchandise. The police
arc trying to get return game on
the yeggs' home grounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28

The 1900 acre Pearson ranch near
Willows, Glenn county, will be
planted to Kadota figs and divided
into 357 tracts.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28

Edward Payson Weston sS-year
old walker, gave Coolidge his shoes.
Maybe the Republican party will
add to the outfit with suitcase in
1925.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28

January is to be known as Laugh
month. The laughs on you when
they bring the Christmas bills
around.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-28

Stop and shop is the word be.
fore Christmas. Afterward it be.
comes just "Stop.'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-01
JURY IEGTU RED
On WARTS

Mrs Eazel Pearson Dillon IT'S
COrcoran St. n. W. today testified
at the trial ok the suit of Miss
NCla Gordon, Government clerk
against Eugene II. CouIon ana Mrs.
Margaret COuIOn, tradinr ~
Miss Margaret 81 Seiaeetze, propri.
etOrS ~ 4 beauty parIor 81 114B
Connecticut Ave. N. w, Tor SO 900
damages Tor alleged personal III.
Juries
The case has been on trial for
the last three days before ilIry
q Circuit Court No. z. Justice Ifitz
presiding and grew from an IN
jury u one 81 her fingers which
Miss Gordon alleged she received
while having It treated May III.
1924 for the removal of warts. Miss
Gordon claimed the injury pre-
vented her from ATTENDING III her
duties a ! clerk ii the income
tax unit
Hrs. Dillon, an attractive blonde
employed by Miss Scheetze. told
the Jury In detail the use 81 Ger.
tain Electrical and other appliances
Tor facial and bodily treatment:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-01
PLEDGES FAITH
Of CANADA
q In.srnallenal &c. -


MONTREAL. June When 4
am Ia Geneva i feel that III soms
sense / repr6sent New England
Also, because represent peace and
9. sense Of security between Canada
and America, maintained by means
of arbitration, which needs no
army for its enforcement. We are
friends and hope New England
will remain forever friendly 10
New France.
Senator RaOul Dandurand, vete-
ran Canadian statesman and presl-
dent Ut the League Of Nations,
thus sounded the keynote of well
come to d large group Ok profni.
.nent New Eng anders here.
Cheered t0 the echaA was Senator
Dandurand when lie emphasized the
closer relationship between Canada
and the United states. he recalled
the days when New EanIand WIS
feared by New France: But today.
he said, both are good neigh1ors
through inter penetrate n mind
a1d bought.
During the TAFT adtninistrat lion.
said Senator Dandurand. Canada
felt that the United States turned
her back on Canada and laced
alextc0. This brought the response,
I'D the speaker, that Mexico had
q be faced but ! q turning It's back
g Canada Uncle Sam paid the
Provinces to the north conlpIi-
i1fent OF trust that Canada dfd not
have % bo watched
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-01
HARRY K. THAW WRITES
BOOK. THE TRAITOR

NEW YORK, June 2 Harry *.
ThaW has written = book entitled
THE Traitor. I.
I'm The Traitor, said the pub
fishers announcement. there Is Il
full vindicati6n 81 Evelyn Nesbit
from the pen of the Eaafl who knew
her best Her character - REVEALED
as never before, character Of very
inherent color than that painted b.
some old writer's Of ThaW history.
1T also ii d bitter denunciakicn Of q
man that Thaw declares was far
meaner and lower than Stanford
White. This traitor betrayed me
and crucified Evelyn anew At the
time light was shining on our path.
way. =
The publishers also said the book
was plainly and honestly written =
and was b thoroughly frank story
about himself, his former wife, lis
victim, his friends and his enemies.
The publication date was not given.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-01
DAUGHTER OF
PR ESD Mt OF
CUBA WFDS
Bride Once q Visitor Here !;
Marriage Solernnized
in Havana


The marriage of Miss Angela FL
vira Machado, daughter Of Gen.
Gerardo Machado. president Of
Gba, to Emilio Obregon which
was solennized last evening in
Havana, was an event Of interest
to many in Washington, since the
bride visited here with her father
q year ago and made many warm
The wedding took place ii La
Merced Church. one, Of the most
ounlptuous and oldest temples of
Havana, the ceremony being per.
formed BY the Archbishop Of Ha.
vaYla.
The civil marriage took place
before the religious ceremony, DR..
Clement Vasque Bello, the president
Of the senate, being Miss Maclla-
dos witness, and DR.. Viriatn Gu.
tierrez, secretary Of the presidency;
being that Of Mr. Oregon. Capt.
Ricardo Firmat. aid Of the Presi.
dent. and Or. Ricardo EguiIior al.
rector Of Justice, acted as witnesses
for tlle issuance Of the license.
The matron Of honor at the re-.
ligious ceremony was Mrs. Fran
cisca Blanca viuda de Obregon, the
bridegro0nl's mother. while Presi-
dent Maehado was the best man. >
Miss Machado's witnesses at this.
ceremony were Or. Jesus Maria
Barraqtte, secretary OF justices
Lalreano Falla Gutierrez president
OF the Spanish Casino Of Havana.
Francisco Diego Madrazo and Col.
John j . Caldwell.
Mr. Obregon' s witnesses were DR..
Carlos Migliel de CesDedes secre-
tary Of public works; Senator Man