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Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
Missouri River
Rising Rapidly

OMAHA, Neb., May 12.-Warn.
ing that the Missouri river would 60
over its banks before this afternoon
was issued to all communities and
farms along the swirling stream
from Blencoo. Iowa. to Omaha and
Council Bluffs on both the Nebras-
ka and Towo sides of the river by
tho woath"r bureau here today.
Blair. Mob. o5 miles from Oma.
br, renorted at 1890 a. m. that tho
rivc" had risen within six inches of
GOOD stage and gave promise o.
breaking over the adjacent farm
lands a"d parts Of the town before
noon. The water this morninp had
ho~,n to flood some Of the lower
districts of Council Rluffs. Fear
was exnrossod the ontire west end
section Of Cornell Bluffs, with .
nonrlntion of more than $1,000
won'd he inundated.
Formers nnar Blair wero remov-
inr the livestock ana household
Goods to higher land and persor9
Gvin~ close to the rivcr in Blair
ond othcr nearby communities were
n~"rarirr 70 dnNnrt their homes.
The river had risen MORO than
sly feet here in the mast three davs
and is now only about two feet
from flood stage.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
KELLY'S VALET
KEPT SECLUDED
BY AUTHORITIES

Los ANGELES, May l2.-- Paul
Kelly : Japanese houseboy, jun
gle, missing since the death Of
Ray RAYMOND, "bare knuckle muir
der victim. has been held neon
municado Nv the district attorney s
office for the past two days, it was
learned today.
Jungle, considered one of the
most important witnesses in the
state $ effort to establish love
motive, was to have been introduc-
ed as surprise witness at the
screen juvenile : trial for the muir
der of Raymond, today.
Through the houscboy the prose
cution will attempt to show that
Kelly and Dorothy Mackaye, actress
wife of Raymond were in love and
the pair staged a drinking party in
Kelly $ apartment while Raymond
Law battered and bruised as the re-
suit of the beating administered by
Kelly.
Two other witnesses, heretofore
unknown, We're also revealed in the
personal maid, who attended Miss
Mackaye during her stage career
and a housekeeper for Kelly.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
TROOPS BATTLE
LEAKS In LEVEES
AT new ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS, MAY 12.-Wat.
er seeped through honeycomhed
openings in dykes along B.you 2cs
GLASSES today as workers redcnbled
efforts to repair the small breaks
and avert a major flood in Louis
lana Sugar Valley.
None If tie dozens of small levee
openings along the bayou was be-
vond control and hop, was still held
for saving the 13 south-central
parishes of the state from iaunda
ton, DESPITE the prediction OF en-
gineers that the river walls could
not stand the crest of the flood.
But apprehension of river farm
ers below the bayou has increased
and many of those who announced
their intention Of staying in their
homes and defying the flood have
moved out.
National guardsmen reported an
entire half-mile section of the leVec
near Si'nmsport was honeycombed.
A company of troons was attempt
in% TO repair the levee there.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
Italian Airmen
Forbidden To
Marry Until 30
By United Press Leased " iTc

ROME, Nav NO Italian air
man whether he be officer, pilot or
mechanic, may marry before the age
of so.
This regulation. though based on
serious and practical considerations,
has caused ripple amongst the
Young aviators, who find themselves
bound by the same rules as the
priesthood. They are in fact, un-
til they reach the age of 80, turn
ed into a kind of priestly caste.
The new law imposing this obli-
gatory celibacy is based on the pre-
sumption that man cannot, if he
has a wife and family. give of his
best in service. which, above all
things. requires daring and single
mindedness. The report introducing
the new measure states that "the
obligations and duties deriving
from the possession of family eX-
crcise a notable influence on the
serenity of spirit of persons attach
ed TO the air force.
There is the same principlc be-
hind the new law as that which eu-
ioinS obligatory cehbacv on the
Catholic priesthood. whereby. ae-
cording to the belief of the church,
a man cannot at the same time
serve his sacred mission and his
family.
The italian aviation authorities
believe that pilots must be yonnq
men and allow them 70 marry after
the are of so. on the supposition
that IN the majority of eases, hv
that time. they will 90 into the
ground services.
The new regulation only applies
70 military and naval airmen; av-
iators in the commercial services
being free to marry when they like.
In the army and navy. the earli.
est age for marriage is %. In the
case of irnior Officers. both military
and naval the possession Of private
means or the BRINGING in of q dowrv
bv the wife is also necessary.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
Youths Admit
Auto Thefts

PASADENA, Calf. May 12.-
With the detention of seven youths,
Is and II years of age, police here
today believe they will be able to
solve many robberies and automo-
bile thefts during the past year.
Officers state that the lads have
admitted more than a score of house
burglaries, and thi scoupled with
recovery Of loot valued at $400 is
reverted bv police. ,~st
Three Of the lads are said to have
confessed participation in score
Of automobile thefts.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
Mercier To Head
San Diego Road

A. II. Mercicr has been elected
president and manager of the San
Diego and, Arizona railroad. Mer-
cicr succeeds the late j. ID. Spreck-
les. Mcrcicr was also named "A
ncmbcr of the board of directors
of the road.
The new president has been affil-
lated with the road since 1927 when
he accepted the position of vice
president and general manager.
Previous to that time he had been
connected with the Southern Pa
cific as superintendent of the Port
and division.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
Last Tribute Is
Paid To Ball
U. p. Leased Wire

NEW YORK, May 12-Broad
way paid its respects today TO
Ernest Ball, song writer, and
vaudeville actor who died last
week in the Yost Theater, Santa
Ana, Cal, just as he was about
to 90 OH the stage for his act.
Mayor Walker and members
of the Friars Club, the National
Vaudeville Artists Club, Pacif-
ic Lodge 233 Order of the Mas
ons, theatrical managers and
song writer's and members of the
family attended services at the
Masonic Temple.
Mayor Walker referred to Ball
as a splendid man, true friend
and excellent performer. Ball
wrote the music to the mayors
well known song, will You
Love Me in December as You
Did in May?''
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
Says Yaquis Are
Not At NOgales
by United Press LEASED Wire

NOGALES, Ariz., May 12-Mayor
Apolonio Castro, of Nogales, Sonora,
Mexico, emphatically denied here
today that he had received an ulti-
matum from Chief Luis Matus, of
the warning Yaquis Hes. demand,
ing the surrender of gales, Sono-
ra, next Sunday.
"No such demand has been re-
ceived by either civil or military
authorities. Castro said. "The re-
port is absolutely untrue. Further
more there is only handful of
Yaous now in northern Sonora, and
plenty of soldiers. -
There is not positive proof that
Chief Matus is in northern Sonora
Castro said. expressing the belief
that the Indian general was still in
the Yaqui district, hundreds of
miles below here.
Mexican authorities were highly
inccnsed over the report, carried by
y press association, not the United
Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
PUBLIC URGED TO
COOPERATE FOR
CLEANUP WEEK

Plans FOR the "Clcan.up Week =
celebration in FL Crhtro are moving
forward rapidly! the committee of
five named ht he Kiwanis Club
to aid the program holding meet
ing last night at which time plans
ware outline,k The cleanup is to
be begun at once il vas announced
following The me Ting.
Every resident Of the city is
asked TO do his o. her share to
make clean M week a success by
cleaning up ali accumulated debris.
The rubbish il to br placed in con
tainers and viii hc picked up at a
specified time ly trucks operated
by the city.
The various service clubs of the
city. the hov scouts and the schools
will be as'.cd by the committee in
charge to lrhd their cooperation.
Several talks will be given at the
schools
The Kiwanis club will also con
duet two prize contests in connec-
lion with the work. Prizes will be
offered to school pupils for essays
on cleanup week and the boy
scouts will make inspection trips
about the city. In these inspection
trips they will seek out all fire
hazards and report them to Chief
Tom Rcams of the fire department.
The one finding the most real fire
hazards will be awarded prize.
The committee in charge consists
of DR.. f. a. Burger, James Jones,
f.. 7. Surface, w f. Hancock and
Tom Reams.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
Governor Signs
Several Bills
by United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, May 12.-Com-
pleting the major proposals of his
reorganization program, Governor
Young today signed the bills reor-
panizing the state board of educa-
ton into n 10-member body, and
creating the state department of
public relations.
The new board of education, un-
der the measure bv Assem- blyman
B. j. Feigenbaum of San Francisco,
includes ten members instead of
seven, appointed by the governor
with consent OF two thirds of the
senate. The terms are so arranged
that two or three members will
leave office every year.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
Man Found Dead
In Apartment
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN DIEGO, May IA man
identified today. as Frank Glenn, Sc,
detective lieutenant of the Long
Beach police department, was found
dead last night in an apartment
here. The apartment was rented
May 10 by the man and woman.
They registered as Mr.. and Mrs.
j. b. Davis, Los Angeles.
Suspicious of foul play were
aroused when no trace of the woman
could be found.
An autopsy will be held today to
determine whether the man was
poisoned. No marks of violence
were found on the body.
The man weighed about 1913
pounds and was 5 feet 9 inches tall,
with gray sandy moustache. Glenn
formerly was member of the Salt
Lake City police department.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
London Police
Raid Russians
By United Press Leased Wire

LONDON. May 12-Fifty police
today raided Arcos house, which is
the Headquarters here of the Rus
sian trade dele"ation. The police
appeared suddenly in the late after
noon aboard q fleet of taxicabs. A
Guard was thrown about the build
INC tn prevent anvone entering or
leaving. Even messenger bows with
toleornms were prevented enterinu
The raiaed premises. A LARGE crowd
watched the raid. Arcos house Is
in the center Of the financial dis
trict.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
'ublic Funeral
For Storm Dead
nv United Press Lensed Wire


POPLAR BLUFF, Mo-, MAY lo.-
iited bv n common sorrow. all
'plar Bluff will gather in the
urt house square here at 10 n. ~.
morrow TO hold last rites for itN
Drm dead
ARRANGEMENTS for the huge com
|nitv fnneraf were hastily mad"
| is morning before individual GO"
ces scheduled for today wcr"
|artcd. Almost every family -
SO ono or more Of It's mnmbors dc
He'd TO disnens" with private ser.
ces in favor of the common corn
rrv.
The death toll stood NJ 1Or ~
kon TO-DAY and nhvsi"iare estiro'
that others who win die in hoe
tolls ard f"w still imnrisoHo y
tho rnins of Mo"dHv s. storm win
Fnn tho total "a 1875.
IAn Of the citv's min;s'nrs rn.
{rd,css Of creed. viii participatc in
u common funeral. Thn eouorN
kfo"n the conrt house. ono Of ~
Ivo DOWN town h"i'd;"~e lnft sto"a
II. hut orrro""aad BY ruins, WI
toyidc the setting.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
WATSON CHOSEN
PRESIDENT OF
LOCAL CHAMBER
New Executive One of
Ciy's Most Popular
Businessmen.

r. M Watson, manager of the
Bank OF Italy, Imperial Valley
branche was elected president of
the Cbamber OF Commerce at the
opening meeting of the new board
of dir4etors held last night. w. j.
Reid, 1T Edgar Brothers Company
was seseeted as first vice president; !;
W. G. S'ostello of the Imperial Val
ley PEss, second vice president.
Fred Suttall Of the Consolidated
Title @nd Trust company, treasurer.
John 4. Carmichael was temporarily
reappeinted secretary.
W. II. Brooks and j. w. Glasgow
were named delegates to the Asso-
ciated Chambers of Commerce with
r. l.. Roberts and G.. ". Remele as
alternate delegates.
W. &. Costello, j. L. Fahs and A..
G. Johnston were named as a spe-
cial committee to act with V. f..
Frizzeil, district freight and passen-
ger agent of the Southern Pacific
railroad, in preparing q schedule to
celebrate the opening Of the new
Southern Pacific Union depot here.
The standing committees for the
ensuing year have not been selected
as yet. 1t was decided that the
weekly luncheon meetings will be
continued for a time.
r. y. Watson, Ross Hickcox and
Leo Iletzell were appointed a com
mittee to receive applications and
recommend a secretary for perma-
nent appointment as soon as pos
sible.
The old board Of directors met
and cleaned its slate prior to the or
ganization of the new board, ad-
journing sine die.
The new president of the chamber
is one of the most popular business
men in town. having wide circle
of friends in all walks of life. Since
coming to Ell Centro from Brawley
about three years ago, he has taken
an active part in the civic, social
and fraternal life of the city, and
has been keenly interested in the
development of the chamber of
commerce.
Asks Cooperation
"We have an ambitious program
for the coming year. Watson said
today, s'and | ask the coopera ton
of all members of the chamber in
order that it may be carried out
successfully. Moreover, we need
the cooperation of every business
man in the city. They can give us
that cooperation by Joining the
chamber of commerce if they have
not already affiliated. Our sole
purpose is to work for the upbuild-
ing of FL Centre. No individual is
making any money or getting any
particular glory out Of the chamber
of commerce. But if we all put our
shoulders to the wheel it will result
in bigger and better Ell Centre,
and in that respect we will all bene-
fit. -
w. w. McEuen, retiring president
of the chamber, paid splendid
tribute to the board of directors for
the assistance given him during his
term of office. declaring that the
work accomplished could not have
been successful without the whole
hearted support of all. He wished
every success to the incoming ad-
ministration, and assured President
Watson that he will be glad to work
with him in any capacity desired.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
Faithful Dog
Saves Master

LOS ANGELES, May ia
faithful police dog probably saw
ed the life of M. r. Rego, AZ, a
gardener, victim Of freak ac-
cident here today.
Rego while working in a private
garage accidentally tipped over
a five-gallon can Of alcohol. The
can fell ON q lamp, exploding
the liquid and splas.hing the
flaming alcohol over Rego.
When the mans clothing burst
into flames, the dog began tear
ing the burning cloth from the
gardeners body until every
silred had been removed.
Rego was removed to hospi
tai suffering serious burns but
will probably recover.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
Famous Dancer
Seriously I'll
BY United Press Eensed Wire

NEWTON, Kans., MAY 12.-
Maurice, the noted dancer, is report-
ed dying in Lausanne. Switzerland,
in a cablegram received at the home
here of Howard Tuckett, father Of
Maurice wife.
No word was received today from
Maurice. Mrs. Tuckett told the
United Press, and the family is un-
certain as to the a \ual conditions
The cablegram did not state what
illness had affected the dancer.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
DEATH OF JUROR
QUASHES TRIAL
\ OF D'AUTREMONT
BY United Press Leased Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Ore, May 12.
Death had intervened today to
render useless the half million dol
lars spent by the government and
Jackson county in capturing and
prosecuting Hugh D'Autremont, al
'eged murderer.
S. w. Dunham. 60, Juror, died
late Yesterday from infection of
the gall bladder, ending the current
trial of the % year old youth who
ia accused of aiding his fugitive
twin brothers, Ray and Roy, in
dvnamiting the Southern Pacific
"Gold Special in Siskiyou tunnel
in October, 1923.
Judge C. NJ. Thomas called a
special session of court. declared
the case a mistrial and discharged
the II remaining jurors.
The judge then announced that
state and defense attorneys were
to meet with him on June 25, TO
decide on course of action. 1t
was mentioned that the specific
charge against Hugh, that Of muir
dering C. o. Johnson, brakeman,
might be dropped and a charge
covering the death of another of
the four men killed in the holdup
be substituted.
'Autremont seemed depressed
by the sudden ending of the trial
and he sighed when led back to the
county Jail where he will be con-
fined until his new trial, which will
be some time during the September
term of court.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
RESERVATIONS OF
LOCAL TEACHERS
GIVEN TO BOARD
Trustees State Action Is
In Interest of Economy
and Efficiency.

Following receipt of 4 request
passed in the form Of resolution
by the board of trustees Of the FL
Centre elementary school district at
its regular meeting held last week,
Fl Centre $ entire grammar school
teaching personnel yesterday ten
dcrcd their designations, effective
at the close Of the present school
year. At board meeting held last
night it was voted to e-employ IS
Of the "a teachers in question: to
re-cmplOy five more at the discre-
ton of the superintendent. b. NJ
Grnwell, and 10 drop 10 from the
list.
All designations were accepted by
the board, including that Of Super
intendent Gruwell, who was among
those rehircd.
According TO Superintendent Cru.
well, who today commented on the
situation to the Press, the purpose
Of the change is two-fold: to in
crease the harmony and efficiency
of the school orSanization, and t.
hermit read justment Of the district 8
finances.
At the present time, Gruwell
states. two-thirds Of the personnel
is composed of married teachers
who are regarded as permanent
residents Of this city. A large per
centage Of them are drawing the
maximum salary paid for regular
elementary school work-$1800
For some time there has been n
very small turn over, only one teach
cr resigning last year in the entire
district. and this ease being be-
cause of i'll health
Many efficient teachers, Young
women who have had two or three
years experience since their gradua.
ton, and who have proven to be
successful teachers. NAV be en-
nloved for around $l450 year.
Gruwell declares.
Al the close of the preceding
school year the FL Centre district
was Handicapped bv q deficit of
$4,000, this amount having been car.
having increased slightly each vear.
A number of repairs to the bindings
were absolutely necessary. 1t is tho
purpose of the new plan to benefit
the tax payers by n financial reor-
panization, which shall put the af-
fairs of the district in better shape
he said.
Other changes voted mt the meet
ing. which was attended BY the fn''
membership of the board: Fred
Gianola. chairman. Forrest Kutz AND
W. A. Tondro, were the apDoint-
ment of supervising nrincipal. and
the abolition Of half time teaching
by principals of the different build
ings. Miss Nora Epler was apn0int-
ed supervising principal. in charge
Of al buildings. The principals of
The different schools will then teach
full time, instead Of half time. with
the other half for supervisiona'
duties. as at present.
No changes are to be made in the
force at the Eastside school. it was
announced. The entire list of oram
mar school teachers will be publish
ed in the Press as soon as vacancies
are filled.
The board of trustees stated that
the entire read iustmAnt is hcino
made with the view of greater eff
cheney in the expenditure of the tav
pavers' money, while keeping in
mind the nnkeen of school n-onertv
and the safenuarding Of the highest
educational interests Of the nn>i'o
Of the FL Centre elementary schools
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12

ST. LOUIS, May 12.-Captain
Charles A. Lindbcrgh, 25 year old
Missouri national guar0sman and
air mail pilot, took off from Lam
bert-St. Louis field at s:l2 a.. IN.
today on the second leg of his
transcontinental trip from San Di-
ego, Cal, to Long Island, \. Y.
After two or three days in New
York conditioning his Ryan mono-
plane, Lindbergh plans to attempt
a nonstop flight across the Atlantic
ocean to Paris.
The sky had cleared and a bright
sun shone down as the glistening
little plane was wheeled out of the
national guard hangar that shelter
ed it last night. After brief fare
wells to his comrades, Lindbergh
stepped into the single cockpit, the
machine was cranked and TAXED in
to the wind for successful take
off.
Once off the ground Lindbergh
lost no time in heading the nose Of
his craft due east. He will follow
a bee-line course for New York. The
trip is expected to take 10 hours.
Lindbergh arrived yesterday from
San Diego, Cal, making the trip il
IA hours and five minutes. Hn
plane consumed $50 gallons of gaso-
line and 10 gallons of oil. The trip
was 1850 miles, the longest nonstop
flight ever made in this country by
lone pilot.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12.-An
airplane believed to, be that of Cap
tain Charles Lindbergh flying from
St. Louis to New York preparatory
to a transatlantic flight passed
over Columbus at l2:45 this after
noon.
NEW YORK, May I'm view
Of threatening weather conditions
here and the probable forecast, the
Bellanca plane Columbia probably
will not take off before Sunday
morning, Charles A. Levine, chair
man Of the board of the Columbia
aircraft corporation, said today. y
Final decision will not be made
until the official weather forecast
is given out at ; clock this after
noon, he said.
Meanwhile Lloyd Bertaud and
Clarence D. Chamberlin,. the pilots
on the flight from New York to
Paris, were ready to start on the
first notice of favorable weather
conditions.
The flight of Captain Charles A.
Lindbergh, st. Louis air mail pilot,
eastward toward New York win
force the Rellanca plane TO take off
soon if it's pilots are to be the first
American flyers to attempt tho
Paris flight this year,
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
Jury Disagrees
In Chaplin Suit
ny United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, May l2.-The an
ties of Charlie Chaplin on the wit
ness stand in his defense against
$4,000 plagiarism suit amused the
spectators but left 10 of the jurors
cold, it appeared when the jury was
discharged early today, unable to
agree upon verdict.
The 10 men We're reported to stand
10 to > in favor of giving Leo
Loeb, salesman, $4,000 for the al
legged theft of his scenario, 1.-The
Rookie" which Loeb charged was
the basis for Chaplin s favorite pie
ture Shoulder Arms. -
Nathan Burkan, Chaplin's coun-
sci, moved for dismissal of the ease.
The Judge took the motion under
advisement.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
First Carload
May Roll Tonight


The cantaloupe season was get
ting under way more firmly today,
two cars Of melons being shipped
out of Brawley last night and three
ears being ordered for today. One
of these was ordered by Angel
Brothers and Luis of FL Centre and
it is expected that the first ship
ment from this city will be made
tonight.
All shipments thus far have been
made by express, the two cars last
night being despatched for Phila-
dclphia, Pa, and New York City.
The 5. \. Girrard Company which
shipped the first carload of canta-
loupcs few days ago, shipped both
ears which left the valley last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-12
Watchman Dies
From Injuries

SAN PEDRO, Calf, May 12. -
John Luikhart. so, Waterman at the
Shell Oil Company docks here, died
today at Seaside hospital, Long
Beach, Of injuries received several
hours earlier when he fell 25 feet.
Luikhart standing near steam.
cr's gangplank apparently lost his
footing, and falling struck pillng.
Seamen took the man from the wa
ter. He was rushed 10 the hospital
but died without regaining con
seiousness.