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Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
WILL ATTEMPT TO
RECOVER COIN IN
PAYROLL FRAUDS.
Action Will Be Started
Against Bonding Com
pany in Adams Case.

Acting on instructions from the
beard cf supervisors, contained in
a resolution passed at yesterday S
meeting, Dist.ict Attorney Utley IS
preparing to take action to recover
at least portion of the money taken
by former Supervisor j. Roy Adams,
who was convicted last year of enl-
bezzling S22,O75 of the county S
money in payroll frauds.
Adams carried a bond as super
visor and the board instructed the
district attorney to take the mat
ter up with the bonding company and
get back as much of the money as
possible.
1t is understood the former su
pervisor is now in Santa Ana, being
at liberty on $4,000 bail pending Il
rchearing on his ease by The district
court of appeals.
No>Funds For Radio
The board listened to Il plea by J.
c. Langrick for the appropriation of
portion of the advertising to
establish n radio broadcasting sta
tion in this city. The supervisors,
while in sympathy with the plans
set forth by Langrick, informed
him that there are no funds avail
aile for such a purpose at this tim"
and suggested that he could prob
ably raise the necessary amount by
private subscription.
The resignation of A. G. Farrar,
as constable of FL Centre, was ac-
cepted. effective March /. In his
place the board appointed none 9th
er than Jimmy App.egate, star
member of the FL Centre police
force, charter member of the
" Horned Toad club and social ar
bitter Of the city's east side.
Jimmy assured the board that he
has had plenty of experience as Il
process server. with special atten-
ton given to evicting poor families,
even to the extent of carrying red
hot stoves from the house to the
sidewalk. Jimmy has ordered Il
badge as large as a crusader s shield
and is all set for the business of
constab!ing. 1t is not believed that
the appointment will necessitate
.Iimmy's resignation from the FL
Centre force.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
DEFER PROBE OF
ALUMINIUM TRUST
in SENATE TODAY

WASHINGTON, Feb, 10 Sen
ate Republicans today blocked tenn
porariv the move for investiga.-
tion of the Aluminium Company OF
America controlled by Secretary of
the Treasury Mellon and his broth
ef.
Upon objections raised by Sena-
tors Cummins, Iowa. Republican,
and Curtis, floor leader, Republican,
consideration of the Walsh report
recommending IA complete inquiry
into the company. was delayed by
the senate until Thursday.
Senator Thomas J. Walsh, Mon
tana, Democrat, charged that his
report critici2ing the department. of
justice for its action in connection
with the anti trust activities of the
company already had been "too
long delayed - but consented to
adoption of special order setting
Thursday for its consideration.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
WILL SOON TAKE
APPLICATIONS FOR
new GAS SERVICE

Within n very short time, poss-
IDLY before the end of this week, ap-
plications for gas service will be
taken by the Inland Empire Gas
company, according to r. &. Grant,
financial director of the company,
who with H. w. Burkhart, president
and general manager, is in FL Cen
tro to remain here until the prelim-
mary work on the plant is started.
The company has been granted the
necessary franchise by the state
railroad commission, Grant said to-
day, and under the terms of the
franchise a gas plant must be erect
ed in FL Centre sufficiently large
to serve the entire valley.
A local site for a plant is now be
ing sought and the company has sew
eral tentative sites under considera-
ton. 1t is desired to have as many
applications for gas service as poss-
ible as this will be necessary in
order to estimate the size of the
plant. However, it is not proposed
to limit the capacity of the plant
to the number of applications re-
ceived now, Grant said, as it will
be built sufficiently large to take
care of the natural growth of the
valley.
Burkhart was formerly general
manager of the Long Beach Gas
company, resigning his position to
affiliate himself with the new com
pany. The entire project was care
fully investigated by the railroad
commission before it granted the ne
cessary franchise.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
By RALPH HEINZEN

United Press Staff Correspondent
CANNES France Feb. 16.-Su,
sanne Lenglen today defeated Hell
en- Wills in the Carlton club tourna-
ment finals, 6-3 and 8-6, and once
more proved her calm to supremacy
among women tennis players of the
world.
The great French star, however,
was hard pressed by the courageous
American champion and it was only
after hard fought first set and :.
sensational second set that Suzanne
finally flashed her way to victory.
Brilliant Sunshine
Brilliant sunshine flooded the
courts and the stands were packed
with fashionable gallery. inelud-
ing all of the big names of the no.
bility wintering along the Riviera.
When Miss Wills came on the
court, modestlv attircd in simple
sweater and her white tennis frock.
Il cheer rose that reminded Ameri-
cans of Yale Harvard football
crowd in action when one OF. the
teams enters the stadium.
Mile. Lenglen was given an ova-
tion when She made her usual
dramatic entrance and after polite
nod in the direction of her opponent.
took her place across the net. The
umpire tossed out box of new balls
and they started to warm up. The
French girl won the toss and chose
t. serve first.
Helen Lacked Control
As was expected, the Ameriean
girl started a smashing game on iher
returns but she lacked controi--and
Nj lie. Lcnglcn won the first game al
love. Miss Wills made her serSie"
good in the second game at ~ ard
broke through her opponent for he
third game at "a. Mile. Lenglcu
was chased ali over the court. bur
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TIJUANA, Feb. lG.-Delay in
Furnishing the seven Mexicans ac-
crsed of assaulting American girl
tourists, and failure to suppress vice
conditions at this notorious border
resort. spurred American investiga-
tors to renewed activity today.
American Vice Consul Frank Bohr,
United States naval authorities, and
a squad of private detectives. led
by Capt. James M. Adamson, took
part in fresh Investigations Of alleg
ed atrocities committed ON Ameri-
can tourists at the hands of Tijuana
police.
II was charged by the American
probers that Mexican authorities
were whitewashing' investigation
of the ''shame suicides of the
Tomas Peteet family of fcur, which
has brought conditions at Tijuana to
international prominence.
Dives Still Running
II was claimed also that tho Mexi-
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Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
} PRISONERS
ESCAPE FROM
NEW L. A. JAIL.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16.-Al'
though the new S6,000,00O Los An
seles county Jail has been press
agcnted as escape proof, two pris-
oncrs made II clean getaway from
the twelfth floor TODAY.
The fugtives are Elmer w. Hud-
gins. 81, a burglar. and John :. Nc.
donald. 80, grand larceny suspect
both of New York.
They broke through door of
their cell and walked out an omen
window to a fire escape on which
they reached the ground and free
dom.
The escape occurred during the
night, and was not discovered I'M
til long after dawn.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
APPROPRIATION BILL
PLACED BEFORE TIE HOUSE
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WASHI NGTON. Feb. 16.-The an
nuai war department appropriation
bill carrying $3.50, ,5Sl,924, an in
crease of S6.965 ,29S over current ap-
preparations was passed today by
the house.
The measure provides for an en-
listed personnel of 1S7, $50 men and
an officer personnel of 10000.
Funds in the bill for military ac-
tivities total $26l ,0S1 1859 while non
military activities receive $7S.500.-
755. Appropriations for non mill
tarv work were increased $J.74 ,3I4
more than fivesiXths of the total
increase.
The bill carries cash appropria
tion of $l5,050,000 and a contract
authorization of $3.000,000 for the
air service. These funds will pro-
vide for the purchase of 305 new
planes.
The ordinance department receives
so 1927, an increase of $2,006, ops
for replacing ammunition stores.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
French Chamber
Votes Confidence
on Budget Scheme

PARIS, Feb. l6.-After many
weeks of pickering and delay and
at the close of a night marked by
the most bitter recriminations be
tween socialists and government
men, the chamber of deputies early
today gave Premier Brir"d n v"tn
of confidence, 25S to 145, on his
preliminary budget project.
The socialists finally refraincd
from voting.
Now the measure goes TO the sen
ate and its reception there will de-
tcrmi"e the fate of the BRAND
regime.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
SENDS HENDRICK
TO SAN QUENTIN
FOR LIFE TERM

Ivory T. Hendrick, convicted las
week Of first degree murder for
killing his wife, Mary vergie Her
drick, in November, 1925, was sep
fenced by Judge Cole this mornine
to serve life sentence In san
Quentin prison. Sentence was pro
nounced shortly after court opened
at 10 o. CLOCK.
Edgar b. Hervey. counsel FOR
Iendrick, was present in court With
the accused but informed the cCltri
that he had nothing TO say IN enu
nection with the ease. No motlop
for new trial or appeal was file,l
IIenasick will be taken to sen
Quentin in day W. twp II s
stated at the county inil 20 whWhl
was remanded following bis .ot
tcnee.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
SEES NO REASON
FOR WORRY OVER
HELEN'S DEFEAT
Writer Pays Tribute to
Her Cool Courage; Real
Test Is Yet to Come.
By HENRY L. FARRELL
United Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, Feb. 16.--No FLAGS
need be lowered to half mast and no
national tears need be shed even
the defeat of Helen Wills. OH ma
t:ona1 tennis champion. by Mile.
Suzanne Lengien, the French teI.-
mis- queen.
She went down fighting and cvnn
IN defeat she .compishcd what
thousands Of dollars said she would
not do-she won nine ! lmes and
came within one game of winning
a set.
There can be no doubt that. for
the time at least, Mile Lenglen is
the greatest woman player in the
world. She has all the requisites of
perfect game and to her credit It
must be admitted now that she has
courage or she could not have
come up from 2-5 to win the second
set and match.
Just Mark on Record
The defeat Of Miss Wills is Just
defeat on her record. Bevond the
momentarv glory and a few cups
there was nothing vitallv at stake
in the match. Her defeat is no
more of discredit to her than the
one she experienced at Seabright
last summer at the hands of Eliza
beth Ryan. the former California
star.
The real test is vet to conc at
IL L.
Of the world will he at stake Off
ciallv in the British national cham-
nionships. There are wonthS be-
tween in which Miss Wills can get
herself and hor game more accns-
t"med to st"aug" conditions and
/ there are months il which she can
work ~ improve ;he defects that
wern shown in her gamn bv tho as
Sn"'t of master artist
There is one thing quite ccrtain
not one spor'1 of courage or deter
min"tion will be extinguished by
hcr failure in the first meeting. She
is not that type of girl or plav-
cr She has had earlier rcverses
""d she always has profitcd by
them.
She went to Enrono nrimarilv 70
tr"in for tho Wimbledon chamnior-
slinS ard if she mnnts Mile Lenolnn
a""in she will fight lust as hard
and she will plav better.
lust as sure apv+hinr is cor
tai". somn dav Miss Wills iq ~o;no
a hn Tho worlds champion. Shn
10 not for removed now fro" tho
n'"~S Of Nile. T,er"lon. Tho Frprrh
~;~l is nj Tho haioht Of hnr """o
"nd tho Amnrica" voun"stor, has
boz whole c"~oc~ "hond of h"r.
porhans Miss Wills dow win NOT
""~;'-o +his voar. hut II is not very
f"" awav.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
LARGEST BLOCK
IN N. Y. DAMAGED
BY FIRE TODAY
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NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Fire start
ing in the cable shaft of the $751;
100000 Equitable building in the
heart of New York s financial dis
trict today penetrated the oath to
35th stories and did $l50,000 dam
age.
Fifteen firemen were overcome by
smoke and taken to hospitals.
The building at the time it was
erected was the largest in the point
of floor space in the world and now
is the largest in New York. 1t
stands on the site of the old Equit-
able building which was destroyed
by fire in 1912.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
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WASHINGTON. Feb. l6.- The
senate today aaopteG amendments
20 the navy department appropra-
tions bill authorizing expenditure
of $lS.900.LJ0 for new construction
or procurement of aircraft and
equipment. an increase Of $4,962.-
500 over the amount authorized
when the bill was passed by the
house
An amendment Also was adop,ed
authorizing the secretary Of the
raw to contract for construction of
new airplanes to IN amount not ex-
cccdins $4,1J0,0C0. ~
The amendments were adopted
without Il record voted.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
PREVENT CONSTRUCTIONS
Or MORE DIRIGIBLES
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WASHNGTON, Feb. 10. Ar
today virtually assuring adoption OF
IA provision in the navy department
appropriation bill which will prevent
any further construction of diri"i-
bles unless authorized by specific
act of congress.
Senator McNellar. Democrat, Ten
ncssee, proposed an amendment to
prevent any of the appropriation to
he used for purchase of any dirigi-
bic to replace the wrecked Shenan-
uoah and Chairman Hale of the
naval committee, who has charge OF
the bill. announced that he would
accept the amendment.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
L. A. COPS PINCH
TRIO WANTED FOR
BUFFALO HOLDUPS
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. l6.-Three
allc@ed notorious bandits, wanted in
Buffalo, n. ", for robbery of the
American Wire Wheel corporation
payroll on September 10, last, were
arrested here today.
The prisoners are Joseph Kobi,
erny, alias Joe Edwards, las "Po-
lock- Joe, Monte Goodman. aud
Michael Sperazzo. .HoI 10 '3dm6d1
v They are accused aisdaof Il sBuf.,
falo bank robbery on October ~,
asst, in which two meii were killed.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
CALIFORNIA
GIRL PLAYS
COOL GAME
Champion Gets
Wonderful Ovation at
Close of Tennis Game.
STAGES KEEN FIGHT
Great Lenglen Falls in
Faint as Result of
High Nervous Strain.
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TcSS LtuHcu w ire
CANNES, France. Feb. 16.-
Mile. Suzanne Lenglen, France s
tempNamental tennis champion,
twice triumphed today over Helen
Wills, the imperturbab.e American
girl.
Mile. Leng'en, with all the
dramatics which have added color
to her career. overcame Miss Wills
stubtcrn opposition in the singles
and defeated her 6-3 and 8-6. -. ...-..
Then after but a short rest, Miss
Wills, paired with Mile. Henrietta
Contcslavos, met Lenglen, paired
with Mile. Didi Vlas+o, in the dou-
bles. Lenglen and V!asto won ca
and S-6.
But the strain Of two victorie
over the quiet Californian was toa
much for the great Lenglen and at
the close of the doubles match she
tainted. Doctors and her mother,
the latter weeping, rushed to her
side. The physicians attributed thu
collapse to nervous strain.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
NOMINATION FOR
JUDGE TO STAND,
SAYS PRESIDENT
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WASHINGTON, Feb. l6.-Presi-
dent Coolidge does not intend to
withdraw the nomination of Wal
lace McCamant for Judge in the
ninth federal circuit court of APP
peals, he told callers at the white
house today. Slim.
Senatorial leaders recently advis-
ed the President that the senate ju-
dietary committee would report .ad-
versely on the nomination They
suggested to him that the nomina-
tion be Withdrawn before it is re-
ported.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
MINERS ARE COMPELLED
TO LAY DOWN THEIR TOOLS

BONNEVILLE, Ind, Feb. 16.-Ig.
noring pleas of Sheriff Spradley,
several hundred miners who drove to
the Possum Ridge mine near here
.tnday entered tie shaft and com.
= PEELED non-nnion workers to lay
down their tools. The mine closed
without disorder.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
\WH|TEWASH
NOW LOOMS
IN INQUIRY
Failure to Check Vice
Resorts, Delay in Pun
isk'nent Spurs Efforts.
PROBE ATROCITIES
TiaJuana Mayor Asserts
There Will Be No Ex-
ecutiOns as Promised.
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SAN DIEGO, Calf. Feb. 16.
Arrest Of 25 Mexicans in the
drive to clean up tijuana was
announced today by officials of
the border town.
The undesirables will be de-
ported to Tres Marias Island,
off thu Lover California coast,
the authorities said. No Amer
leans we're taken In the drive,
but q large number Of habitues
Of the resort are reported to
have evaded the net spread by
officers by leaving the town.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
ASK PRESIDENT TO HELP
WIPE OUT VICE MENACE

POMONA. Colif., Feb. 16.-Presi-
dent Coolidge was petitioned by
wire today by AZ Methodist Episco-
pal ministers Of the Pasadena, Cali
fornia. district. to use his influence
in "wiping out the vice menace
at Tijuana.
The preachers demandd that the
border by closed on the Mexican
side. and that a so mile closed zone
be established at the international
line.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
AMERICAN MISSIONARY
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

PEKIN, Feb. 16. - The veteran
missionary, Nils u. Nilsson, of the
American United Lutheran mission,
has been accidentally killed at
Sinvang. town recently captured
by General Wu Pei Flu, according to
a telegram today to the United
States legation. No details We're
added.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.-Presi-
dent Coolidge does not feel that this
country can remedyA conditions In
such resorts as Tijuana, Mexico. it
was said at the white house today.
The Presidents spokesman said
that no law could be passed barring
citizens Of this country from cross
ing the Mexican border and so long
as Americans show a desire to seek
such places for amusement, this
government was powerless to pre-
vent outrages.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
FALL AND DOHENY FILE
DEMURRERS ON BRIBERY
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WASHINGTON, Feb. Is. - De
murrers were filed in the District of
Columbia supreme court today on
behalf of Albert B. Fall. Edward l..
Dohcny and Edward Dohenv Jr., to
indictments charging bribery in the
passage of 100000 between the Do
henvs nd FAN, then secretary of
interior, in November. 1921.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16

SENATE APPROVES
FUNDS FOR MORE
PLANE EQUIPMENT
Authorizes Expenditure
of S18,9O0,OO0 for New
Craft and Facilities.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16. =
The senate late today passed
withcuo record Io.e the S321,-
C00,000 naval appropriation bill.
The senate defeated a motion
by Senator King, Democrat,
Utah, to withdraw United
States marines from Haiti.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
GOVERNOR OF B. E.
BLAMES PARENTS
IN SHAME DEATHS
Cites Prolonged Drink
ing Bout at Tiajuana;
Promises Punishment.
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Ivy IFeSa SvuIJ tOfreSDOnHrnt
MEXICALI, Mexico, Feb. 16. -
Governor Rodriguez of Lower Cali
fornia, broadcast. a. statement. in
which he declared that the Thomas
Peteet family Of four, outraged il
Tijuana, were arrested for intcxi-
cation by Amerit m off Gals the
night before they committed sui
eide.
1T is to be deplorcd that the pub
lie does not take into consideration
some Of the incidents connected
with the Pctcct affair. said the
Mexican executive.
''Our investigat .nn has brought
to light evidence not only against
those who are accused Of the crime,
hut goes to show that the parents
are not entirely blamcless.
Were Under Arrest
Consideration should be given
TO the fact that on the night be
fore Mr.. and Mrs. Peteet and the
two daughiIs committed suicide,
all fcur were placed under arrest at
National City by American officials
on charges of being Intoxicated.
Gov. Rodriguez asserted that Mr..
and Mrs. Peteet and one of the
daughters had "liquor concealed on
their persons at the time Of their
arrests.
"Mr. Pcteet WAS locked up in Jail
in National CITY overnight, while
the mother and daughters went on
to san Diego to their home.
"Ou investigation also shows
that Mr.. and Mrs. Peteet and the
girls were registered and stayed at
The National hotel for period of
five days and that during this time
they were drinking heavily.
Lots of Empty Bottles
Each night they took liquor to
their rooms and each morning the
porter at the hotel removed empty
a considerable portion of the time. y
The governor reiterated that the
men who outraged the Petect girls
would be "punished by due process
of law.
"But | cannot understand, he
continued, "Whv the affair should
result in such severe arraignment
of Mayor Palacio and of myself
VIXEN. as a matter of fact. affairs
of this character are of common oc-
eurrence in Los Angeles and other
California and American cities.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16

The Clevenger grade in San Diego
county, ian outlet for Oteanside, t.s-
condido, 'Fallbrook, ete.. to the I'M
'perial Valley, is nearly completed.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

Women's gymnasium class,
high school.
Imperial Valley Commandery
No. 54, Masonic hall.
knights of Pythias, meet Da-
Wis hall.
Ell Centre Realty board meets,
SAC Main street, 7:30.
Three Faces East Palace
theater.
Dance, Red Wing pavilion,
Braw'ey.
"Graustark,' Valley theater.
: 'T he Seventh Guest
Rrunk's S tent theater.
Entire Nos club Valentine
ball, 10000 club, $50 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16

Z Ventura county has set aside $780,
600 to lower and widen the Grimes
Canyon road. La. .t..,s .1i'r5
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16
TOMORROW

Chamber of Commerce lunch
con, Hotel Barbara Worth.
Pythian Sisters Thimble club,
Mrs. Jennie Jones, 1880.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-16

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room Of Judge Timothy d. Hurley, in Chicago, the
other day. But the cry didn't last long.
"Fm not going to have crying spell going on
in my courtroom announced the judge "You're
crying your way into verdict and I'll set it aside
soon you get it,
The plaintiff promptly dried her tears. Shutting
the valve on sobs is distinct aid to the mills Of
justice
From Kansas and the great winter wheat state,
Of the southwest comes encouraging message.
Crop conditions are vastly better than a year ago,
and price conditions are favorable in view Of the
short American crop Of last year. In Kansas the
most wheat ever raised was lSO,OOO0OO bushels, in
1914. With conditions above the average it is
possible that Kansas alone will produce 2OOOOO,O00
gins to look if, despite bad farm conditions and
considerable migration to the cities, there still arc
few dirt farmers left.
immigration has been cut downtown several mil
lions in 1923 to about 100000 in l925-but the
United States continues to grow in population ut a
healthy rate. The gain for 1925 was estimated at
| ,629 600 by the National Bureau Of Economic Re-
search. The excess Of births over deaths was l.
3G7 OOO That brings the total population today to
about 1890 900. When you figure this rate Of
growth amounts to gain Of about 4.5i6 persons a
day, you can see where 1T Of that Kansas wheat
is going.