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Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-10
FIGHTING BPEA FIRE

BREA, Calf, April l0.--An army
of 5000 men battlcd desperately
wial the $5,000,000 Union Oil com,
pany fire here today in an effort to
confine the blaze to three 100000
barrel reservoirs which have been
burning since Thursday morning.
A fourth big storage vat was in
imminent danger. If the flames are
kept from igniting this reservoir,
the remaining tanks in the - acre
field will be saved also. If not. il
is almost certain the entire tank
farm will be destroyed, according to
company officials.
Several workmen were reported
missing during the night, but II
c heckup this morning accounted for
all of them, according to company
managers. Eight of the flame
fighters were treated for minor in
juries and burns.
No One Missing
A score of farm houses were boil,
ID to crisp by burning oil from
vserIlowing tanks and miniature
."is,crs created by the gas and
flames.
More than 100 acres of citrus
groves have been laid waste. Brea
was still cut off from telephone
communication, and highways in the
vicinity were closed to traffic.
A 10 acre orange grove of j. d.
5ievers was inundated with burning
oil. The land, valued at $3.50 per
acre, was destroyed for all time, ac-
cording to horticulturists, who de-
clare that crude oil ruins the fer.
tility of the soil.
Actual damage in the Brea field
thus far includes destruction of
three 100000 barrel reservoirs, four
10000 barrel tanks of gasoline, dis
tiilate and kerosene, and the com.
pany's refinery and administration
offices.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-10
SKETCHES OF ALL
CITY CANDIDATES
Continued From Page l

is PlrPase the prosperity and
Geyeloument of II Centre and
Le has LCen a liberal contribu-
tor OF time and money to civic
enterprises. His business abIl-
ity has long been recognized and
rs Il member Of the council the
city would benefit by his cX-
pericncc.
y. y. BUCKLIN, candidate
for the long term ON the coun-
ell, Is a retired business man,
deyoting his time TO the care
Of considerable property here.
Like the other candidates for
office he is u long time resident
Of this city and has been ac-
tive in the affairs Of the com
munity. He was foreman of the
grand jury few years ago and
IS a close student of conditions
effccting the taxpayer.
II. ". FAWCETT, candidate
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-10
IMauna Loa Erupts
After Earthquake
Nv United Press Leased Wire

HONOLULU, r. H.. April To-
Mauna Loa, famous volcano of Ha
wall, is in violent eruption following
an earthquake and tidal wave which
shook the entire island last night.
Lava is flowing down the sides of
the mountain from height of near
lv 10000 feet. Thousands are go
ING from Hilo to Volcano House to
view the spectacle. The famous vol
cano kilauea ON the same island has
not been effected as yet.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-10

H. ". FAWCETT, candidate
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-10
Trentham-Blair
Case is Dropped

Motion submitted by counsel for
J. III. Mckim CT al. to compel the
Imperial Irrigation district to rec.
ognize Mack Trcntham rs a dircc-
ter of the district in place Of ". o.
Isiair was stricken from the calendar
~ the superior court this morning
iy direction of Judge Harry Arch
bald of Los Angeles. who has been
Holding court here this week.
The action of the court was due
10 the non-appearancc OF Attorney
Harry Horton, counsel for Mckim
when the motion was called fo?
hearing. 1t was originally sched
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-10

for tie long term, is president
Of the Coco-Cola Bot;ling works
and one of the city successful
business men. Tie too has reSid-
ed in FL Centre for several years
and has shown 4 deep interest
in the growth Of the city. though
not hitherto a candidate for
public office.
W. J. CLEMENTS, candidate
for the short term, is proprietor
of Clements Drug store, and IS
well known in business, social
and fraternal circles OF the
city. He has resided here since
the early days and has built up
n successful business by hard
work and sound judgment. He
is a firm believer in the future
Of FL Centre and Imperial Val
ley, a belief shared bv the other
candidates for the council. Mr..
Clements has the respect and
confluence Of all who know him
and is one of the city most
popular business men.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-10

lighted the audience with his good
work. Turning the masculine side
of his costume to the audience as
he sang in a masculine voice, it was
but the work Of a second to shift
the feminine costume to the fore and
sing in high range.
Pomona can well be proud Of its
glee club. II not only pleased FL
Centre people with its songs, but the
sonality Of the young men com
posing it made very favorable i'm
preston on the people of this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-10

uicd for last Monday but Other
eases ON the calendar made several
poStponomcnts necessary. the las one
setting 100 O'Clock this morning as
the time for the hearing.
Inquiry at the attorney office
developed the information that he is
out Of the city today.
An appeal from Il decision Of The
lmrcrial County superior court, OF
d,Iing the district to recognize
Trymtham is II prescott prnding be
fore the district c.nrt Of appeals.
DR.. T. j. Rudy. Eye, Ear, Nose
and Throat specialist of Los AnGe-
os, will he in the offices Of DR.,
r. f. Cunningham, 532 Main st. on
Saturday. April n. Phone, IA or
call at office for appointments. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-10
San Luis Obispo
Fire Burns Down

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dated highways and orchards for
miles around.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-10

T@adqus Is .h Ilir"he~-
Parties and Banquets. Barbar
NOftb Cafe. auv.
Evening star., 1926-10-25
SENATOR JONES SUMMONED.

SEATTLE, Wash, October rs N).-
United States Senator Wesley. l..
Jones of Washington, Republican can
didate for reelection, and several
others prominent in the party's coun-
ellis in this State have been summoned
to appear at q senatorial investigation
here today to reply to countercharges
of extravaganza in connection with
The countercharges were preferred
Saturday by A. Scott Bullitt, Senator
Jones' Democratic opponent, at the
total of $27,926.96 had been spent in
his own campaign. The investigation.
conducted by United States Senator
Charles McNary of Oregon. was pre-
cipitated by charges by Samuel r.
Sumner, Republican State chairman,
that Md. Bullitt had spent 100000 in
his campaign and that his father-in-
law, G. D. Stimson of Seattle, had
expressed an intention of spending
$500, 900 additional in Mr.. Bullitt'S be-
half if necessary.
Other party leaders. notified by Mr..
Sumner at Senator McNary's request
for questioning, included: State Sen
ator T.. l.. French of Vancouver, a
member of the board of directors of
the State Anti-Saloon League; Burns
Poe, collector of internal revenue at
Tacoma; Millard Harrison. collector of
customs at Seattle, and Victor Elfen-
dahl, an official of a large steamship
concern Of this city, who, Mr. Bullitt
charges, has been raising funds for
Senator Jones' campaign.
Evening star., 1926-10-25
'SCR|VENER PROBE
SOON TO Be HELD
Coroner Announces Inquest;
Suicide Theory Gains
During Inquiry.
The inquest into the death Of De-

The inquest into the death Of De-
tective Sergt. Arthur B. Scrivener
on the morning of October 13 will be
held during the latter part of this
week or early next week, it was an
nounced by Coroner j. Ramsay hewitt
today.
DESTROYS Of giving detectives ample
time to complete the investigation
into the death, Coroner hewitt held
the inquest in allegiance until this
time, but today stated that further
postponement than next week would
be impossible.
One point that has been holding up
the completion of the investigation.
has been the chance that factory ex'
perts examining the pistol found near
Scrivener's body might be able to
trace it's serial numbers. which had
been filed off and which could not be
brought out by Bureau of Standards
experts.
AS time goes on, detectives are In
clined to consider suicide more and
more tenable as the solution of the
mystery, despite the fact that the sug-
gestion was repugnant to them as
close friends of the deceased detective.
Word is expected to be received to-
day or tomorrow from the factory
where the revolver was made as to
the outcome Of the research of the
factory experts. Hope is still held
by the police that the revolver can
yet be traced to it's last holder.
Evening star., 1926-10-25
OLDFJELD RAPS ACTION.
Declares President Has "Interfered''
and "Repuiiated" Stand.

President Coolidge's Endorsement OF
Senator Butler and Gov. Fuller drew
Immediate fire from the Democrats
last night in the form of prediction
bv Chairman Oidfeld of that party's
congressional campaign committee,
that the letter would react against
both candidates. He charged Mr..
Coolidge with "repudiating" his pre-.
yious stand and with "interference.'
apparently the President" Chair
man Oldfie!d declared, lis very much
frightened at the prospect of the de-
feat of Senator Butler and Gov. Full
Ter. When President Wilson wrote
a similar letter in 1918, the Repub-
licans were very much Mortified"
Chairman Oldfield added that Pres
ident Coolidge, through his White
House spokesman, has said from the
beginning of the campaign that he
would take no part in the election of
any candidate. That letter repudiates
his former stand. The people of
Massachusetts are capable of electing
their State and national officers with
out any interference from the White
House."
Evening star., 1926-10-25
GAS-MASKED FlREMEN
FIGHT STEAMER BLAZE
Raging Flames and Heavy Smoke
in Ships Hold at Mobile Cause
Stubborn Battle.
By the Associated Press.


MOBILE, Ala, October 2o.-Gas-
masked firemen waged n hard battle
early this morning to check a stub
born blaze that ragged in a hold OF
the Mallory steamship Naches,
berthed at the Company's docks
here.
Volumes of heavy smoke. created
by burning paper pulp and merchan-
disc, baked the firemen until gas
masks were sent from headquarters,
and then watr pumps were brought in
through loading matches and the flames
were controlled. but not before the
tons of water had listed the ship
from the dock, and her mooring lines
were strained almost to the break
ing point.
Spontaneous combus ton is blamed
for the fire. The Naches arrived Sat
urday night from New York via
Tampa. loaded with $4,000 PACKAGES
of merchandise anu with a carload of
paper pulp and one of lubricating
oil. Tarpaulins protected hatch COW
ers yesterday because of the holiday,
and matches were not opened until
firemen reached the ship.
A watchman discovered smoke
seeping from beneath the ventilatort
shortly before midnight and turned
in an alarm. Half an hour later Il
second alarm was sounded. T.. X.
Quak, agent at Mobile for the
Mallory line could not determine the
loss until an inspection has been
made
Evening star., 1926-10-25

compared them later and found they
agreed substantially, and then wrote
our stories.
"Within 4S hours after the publica-
ton Mrs Wheatcraft, who happened
to be in Portland, Me-, sent out a de-
NAL through the Associated Press, but
she did not sue us for libel
Prince said he and Douglass in going
through the reports of Senator wat
sons campaign expenses IN the prlm-
airy found the names of many women
who were listed as receiving money.
Frederick J. Libby 81 New York. ex-
ecutive secretary of the National
Council for the Prevention of War,
submitted q statement of the budget
of his organization. totaling S4.930 a
month. including $4,000 as salaries of
seven staff members, five stenog-
raphers and six clerks.
Among the vice chairmen is Jane
Adams Of Chicago. Julia c. Lathrop
of Washington. Will Irwin of New
York, Bishop Francis J. Mcconnell
and William Allen White. Offices are
maintained at Washington and San
Francisco.
The 'objectives" of the organization
are progressive world organizations
worldwide reduction or armament
worldwide education for peace"
Replying to Senator Reed. Libby
said none of the vice chairmen were
'pacificists' who were described by
Senator Reed as "those who would
refuse to aid this country in time of
war"
What about Jane Addams?" ask
ed Senator Reed.
In reply Libby read a statement
made by Miss Adams to the editor
of the Boston Herald in which she
said she was a pacifist in the sense
that she was a lover of peace, but
that after the United States entered
the World War she aided the country
in the prosecution of the war.
Libby would not say whether any
member of the councils executive
board We're pacifists.
II can't say what they would do
in time of war;" Libby said.
II know what they would do" Sen
ator Reed returned. They'd either go
to war or go to Jail"
Investigation of the Oregon Senate
campaign was ordered today by Sena-
tor Reed.
The request for the investigation
came from George Putnam, editor
and publisher of the Salem (Oreg.)
CapitalJ ournal. Senator Reed imme-
diately telegraphed Senators McNary.
Republican. Oregon, and King, Demo-
crat, Utah, to conduct the inquiry as
soon as they had finished the one
now in progress into the Washington
State campaign.
Mr.. Putnam asked specifically for
an investigation of the campaign of
Frederick Steiwer the Republican
senatorial candidate, who is opposed
by Bert J. Haney, Democrat. and
Senator Stan1Ield, Republican, who
was defeated in the primary.
II have it on good authority" Put
nam's telegram read, that Franklin
X. Griffith of the Portland Electric
Co. paid the Portland Oregonian $685..
900 for opposition to Stanfield, OF
which $4,000 was sent from head
quarters in Philadelphia, and only a
Senate investigation can establish the
facts. No report was made to the
State of this contribution"
Evening star., 1926-10-25
COOLIDGE LAUDS BUTLER.
Going Home to Vote for Him and
for Governor Fuller.

BOSTON, October 25 R.-In a
letter made public yesterday by the
Massachusetts Republican State COM
mitee, President Coolidge said it was
his desire to see Senator Butler "con-
tinue the eminent service he is render
ing Massachusetts and the Nation"
Mr.. Coolidge, writing in reply to a
telegram asking whether he intended
to cast his vote in his home city of
Northampton, said that he and Mrs.
Coolidge planned to make the trip to
this State for the election, and added
warm Endorsement Of Senator Butler
and of Gov. Alvan 7. Fuller, who is
q condidate for reelection. He said
Senator Butler was rapidly taking
rank as 4 great Senator"
The letter said:
quite naturally, l want to vote for
Governor of Massachusetts,. l know
something of the difficulties of that
Office. Gov. Fuller was in public life
with me at the State House. He has
served the people we'll He is man
of sympathy and understanding, who
has given n fair and honorable ad
nlinistration in harmony with the
policies of constructive economy. His
ability and experience will be of In
creasing value to the Commonwealth
IN a second term.
"Of course l want to vote for Sen
ator Butler. He is my friend. I know
how faithful he is. 1t was to him that
| turned to intrust the great and deli
cate task of conducting my preSi-
Dental campaign. His mana cement of
the campaign will long stand as
model of wisdom, efficiency and honest
efforts. 1t left him the natural choice
for Senator. He represents Massa-
chusetts ideals. He has come from
the ranks and knows the trials that
all people have to meet. By his own
efforts. he has risen to a position
where his counsel was sought in i'm
portant affairs as a lawyer and as
manufacturer. BY his courage and
ability he has come to hold an I'M
portant place in the industry Of our
State, furnishing employment to
large numbers Of wage earners.
"In the Senate, he holds a place
which no one else could command for
massachusetts, admired for his Wis
dom. respected for his integrity. He
has been a benefactor to his State
and Nation. l know how able and
conscientious he IS. In his rapidly TAX
ing rank as a great Senator. L have
an increasing pride in knowing that
he is from my State. He stands on
the Senate floor independent, behoiden
to no one, a Senator of Massachusetts
serving the people in the public in
terest. His presence there is of great
importance to me in my efforts to
discharge the duties of my office.
Mrs. Coolidge and [ want to go
home to vote for him in our desire to
see him continue the eminent serv-
ice he is rendering Massachusetts
and the Nation"
Evening star., 1926-10-25
SURVEY OF COLLEGES
PLAN OF LUTHERANS
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, October 25.-De-
tails of a two-year survey of Lutheran
colleges to be undertaken Immediately
by commission of the board of edu-
cation of the church were given the
fifth biennial convention Of the
United Lutheran Church in America
today in the report of the board.
DR.. Robert J. Leonard and DR.. Ed
ward S. Eveden, both professors of
education in Teachers College, Co.
lumbia University, New York, have
been appointed as Joint directors of
the survey. Together with a COM
mission appointed by the board they
will make a detailed study of the his
tory, location, equipment, finances,
administration and curricula of the 20
junior colleges and academies of the
church and will work out a unified
educational program for the future
development of the higher educa-
tional institutions.
The board also reported the merger
of Summerland College and Newberry
College in South Carolina under a
single board of trustees. Attention will
be concentrated on Newberry Col
lege, but certain courses for young
women will be continued at Summer
land. Site for a Lutheran college for
women, which has long been under
consideration, has been selected in
the suburbs of Washington, the
board stated, and a committee has
been organized to secure funds for
the establishment of the school.
Beginning with the current school
year, the Augustana Synod. the Nor
wegian Lutheran Church of America
and the United Lutheran Church in
America will cooperate in the sup
port and direction of Pacific College,
Parkland, Wash, the board reported.
The college is now owned by the Nor
wegian church, but under an agree
ment between the district synod Of
each body the responsibility will be
Evening star., 1926-10-25
REV, H. E. BRUNDAGE
DIES AT HOME HERE
Funeral Services Wednesday for
Former lexington Church
Pastor.

Rev. Henry f. Brundage, former
pastor of the lexington Presbyterian
Church. died here today. He had
been pastor of the church for the past
l6 years. until September /. when his
resignation took effect. He had ac-
,epted a call to the First Presbyterian
Church at New Smyrna, Fla. and to
be head of a school of religious educa-
ton under the Florida Synod.
He was one of the organizers of the
Fortnightly Club and Il member of
Washington Centennial Lodge, +. a.
A. NJ.
The body will lie in state at the
lexington Presbyterian Church from
tomorrow noon until the funeral serv-
!ces Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock.
Interment will take place Thursday
at the Cemetery of the Evergreens,
Brooklyn, y. Y.
Evening star., 1926-10-25
COOLIDGE TO LIMIT
ENDORSEMENTS TO
THAT GIVEN BUTLER
Continued from First Page.)

their ballots at the White House and
mailing them to Northa mpton, but it
is thought probable that the Presi-
dent determined that a persnol
Journey home and the casting of his
ballot in person would be more i'm
pressive.
Aside from some of those of the
opposition party, no one in political
circles here comparcg the President
letter indorsing Senator Butler and
Gov. Fuller with the ill-fated appeal
to the voters made by President Will
son In 1918. The latter, it is pointed
out, was a blanket appeal to defeat
all Republicans for Congress, while
the President, placing himself in the
position of citizen of Massachusetts
and a loyal Republican. has merely
commended in high terms two of the
Republican candidates and has re-
minded the voters of the State that
it would be splendid thing to elect
them to the respective offices to which
they aspire
Evening star., 1926-10-25
MURPHY B1ELITTLES LETTER.
Says Bay State Is Now Concerned
With Present Issues.

BOSTON, October 25 P).-"The
people are not surprised and the re-
action to the letter will not greatly
damage the Democratic cause" said
John J. Murphy, in charge of the
state Democratic campaign head
quarters, in commenting today on
the Endorsement Of the Republican
candidate by President Coolidge last
night.
The President quite apparently
does not want to risk speaking in
Massachusetts" he said, yet he feels
he cannot entirely dump overheard
Butler and Fuller. He is in the mid
die of the road. The voters do not
feel that Coolidge is the issue. The
attempt to sell them that idea has
failed. The people of Massachusetts
are more concerned with present is
sues than with the 1928 campaign
Evening star., 1926-10-25
WIRELESS MESSAGES
SENT ON TYPE MACHINE
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
BORDEAUX, October 25.-The
transmission of wireless messages
over printing machine has been
done with success over a distance of
5000 miles.
The machine, which limits the work
Of the receiving operator to a deft
manipulation Of scissors to make the
telegram ready, is working between
the radio station at Croix d'Hins,
built by the American Army during
the war, and Madagascar.
The invention is conditional upon
the complete elimination of parasites,
the presence of which has heretofore
restricted radio transmission to the
Morse code.
The new machine thus far has
handled Is times the number of words
transmitted by the Morse code be-
tween the Bordeaux and Tarnararive
stations during given hours.
Evening star., 1926-10-25
LARGEREMERGENCY'
HOSPITAL IN VIEW
Plans for Increasing FaciI.
tiles of Institution Now
Being Formulated.

Plans for the enlargement of facil-
tiles at Emergency Hospital are being
formulated, it became known today,
and while no definite decision has
been reached, suggestions are being
considered which would entail expand
ing the institution virtually to double
its present capacity.
It has been suggested that the
Lemon Building, adjoining the new
nurses home, recently purchased by
the hospital and now occupied by gov
ernmental offices, be fitted up as hos
pital. It's construction, plans and
SpaciousnesS make it ideally adaptable
to such uses, it was point out. Another
suggestion that has been made is to
build upon the nurses home addition
al stories, which will house the new
ABILITIES. The home was constructed
with the view to such change in it's
use and the addition Of several floors.
Statement by Mr.. Blair.
Woodbury. Blair, president of the
Board of Directors, said this morning
that in addition to the relief of the
present crowded conditions, the in
creased facilities would permit the
establishment of a greater number or
rooms for the patient of moderate
cepted as a charity patient, but yet,
who cannot pay high rates. Accom-
modations for such persons, Mr..
Blair said, is the prime need of the
hospital at this time.
The present New York avenue lnstl-
tuition, Mr.. Blair explained, is over
crowded, yet no one has been turned
away, who presented an emergency
case. Persons who have sought
rooms there in less urgent cases have
of necessity, however, been refused
admittance because of the lack OF
space. Operating rooms are also
crowded, and it is understood that the
tentative plans call for a new operat-
ing room.
Extra Duties Involved.
Because it is an emergency hospi-
tall the institution has to be pre-
pared to do more things than it really
does,' Mr.. Blair declared. today. I'VE
can never tell when a big accident
will send us any number of patients,
and, of course, we must accept them.
We are crowded, but-aS a matter OF
fact, we have never turned away any
body"
AS soon as definite plans are formu-
lated, drive for funds to finance the
Improvement will be considered. Ac-
cording to Mr.. Blair, the needed funds
would total $25O,O00 or more, although
this figure is merely an estimate.