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Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
Watermelon Men
Ieet Wednesday

Watermelon growers Of the
hlley will meet a. the Planters
[otel, Brawlev. on Wednesday
fternoon of this week at 2 p.
:. according to an announce
Ient made today by Horticul-
,ral Commissioner B. A. Harri-
an.
Financing the watermelon in
pection will be one of the sub
bets discussed. Another which
bill receive special attention
kill be the movement being
hade by valley growers to have
he market in the wholesale tor
hinal at Los Angeles reopened
watermelons. Until the past
oason, the valley growers have
lways disposed of good per-
Sontage Of their melons In Los
angeles. "t..'..
Last season the wholesale ter
hinal market at Seventh street
Ind Central avenue was closed
% watermelon sale, and without
khis medium Of distribution, sale
bf valley melons in Los Angeles
vas materially reduced. An at
kempt to get the recent ruling
tescinded will be discussed.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
LONG CAREER OF
JUDGE MCDONALD
ENDED BY DEATH

Judge Archie Reed Mcdonald,
aged 50, justice Of the peace at
Holtville for the last Is years, died
at the home of his niece. Mrs.
Charles Morgan at 740 South Sew
enth street, FL Centre, at 7:45
0 clock yesterday morning. His
death followed lingering illness,
complication of diseases and old
age being given as the cause of
death.
Judge Mcdonald came to Imper-
ial Valley 90 years ago. taking up
his residence at HOltville. Four
years later he was made justice of
the peace and had held that office
since that time. He became i'll
about three months ago and week
ago came to the home Of his niece
in FL Centro in order to be under
more direct supervision of physi-
clans.
The deceased is survived by his
widow, Nancy, who was welded to
him So Years ago. Also two broth.
cTS. lug McDOHdlu Oh AlDuqueT-
que, n. M. and Nose of Fort Worth,
Tex: a cousin, Sterling B. Clark of
Forth Worth; two nieees, Mrs. c. f.
Morgan sand Mrs. Maggie Melon
It'd sct4sef Ell Centre. --,...s.z.4-
Judge Mcdonald was member
Of the Baptist church at Holtville
and of the Masonic lodge. The
Masons will be in charge of the fun
cral which will be held from the
Baptist church in Holtville at 10
o clock tomorrow morning. Monroe
Low of Sceley, will be in charge
of the funeral service.
A part of the Masonic service
will be held in the church and the
final rites of the order will be read
at the grave. Burial will be made
in Evergreen cemetery.
A nephew, Douglas Clark, of Ft.
Worth, Texas, died in that city yes
terday, preventing eastern relatives
of Judge Mcdonald from attending
the funeral here.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
Bennitt Not To
Leave HOltvile

Denial that he has any intention
of disposing of his interest in the
Holtville Tribune, was made today
to the Press by George Bennitt, pub
Usher and editor of the Tribune.
Bennitt's denial was caused by a
dispatch published in Saturdays 3
issue of the Press, stating that Nor
man H. Parks, former owner of the
Tribune, who has disposed of his
paper at Ventura, planned to resume
ownership Of the Tribune.
Efforts by the Press Saturday to
confirm the dispatch through Ben
nitt were unsuccessful. and the ar
ticle was published in good faith
as received here.
The Press regrets any embarrass-
assment caused Mr.. Bennett, by
Saturdays story.
81 am In tine valley to stay he
said this morning, "and have no in.
tention of quitting Holtville.'
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, May l6.--.t
sweeping investigation into the ac-
tivities of the Julian Petroleum cor
poration, the stock of which has
been barred from the local and San
Francisco stock exchanges. will be
launched here today by the Los An.
geles county grand jury.
More than 20 witnesses. includ
ing s. c. Lewis, former president
of the organization and other com
pany officials have been subpoen-
aed and will appear at The probe
scheduled TO open here this after
noon.
Statements and documents col
lccted by investigators for the dis
triet attorneys office together with
the results of federal investiga-
tion will be submitted to the inqus-
itorial body.
The cOmpanv's records and books
which have been seized, also will
be placed at the disposal of the
grand jury III checking the amount
of an asserted over issue of Julian
stock which caused a depreciation
in value to the point where thous-
ands of shareholders suffered heavy
financial rcverses.
Expressing willingness to ap,
pear before the grand jury, Lewis
said he had placed his personal as
sets in trust for the benefit Of stock
holders, including interests in ex-
cess of $1,000 600
Further conferences are to be
held today by the receivers, Joseph
Scott and II. l.. Garnahan, appoint
ed by Federal Judge Paul j. Nc
Cormick ia take over the affairs Of
the corporti0n.
Chief of detectives Ben cohn
said steps may be taken at once TO
return Louis Bcrman, alias Jack
Bennett, from New York for ques-
tioning. While Benefits cOnnec,
tion with the case has not been def
initely asccrtainod, he was reported
to have gone to New York to raise
funds to aid the corporation in its
financial difficulties.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
Parole Requested
For Stephenson
BY United Press Leased Wire

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 10
a ninety day parole for David c.
Stephenson, was asked today of
Governor jackson by Lloyd 0. Hill
Stephenson S attorney.
The former Indiana klansman is
serving life sentence in the In.
diana State prison for the murder
or Miss Madge Obeyholtzer of In
dianapolis.
Governor Jackson referred the pc
tition to the state board of pardons
and a hearing was to be held this
afternoon.
Grave charges of cruelty by pris.
on officers are contained in the pc
tition. Warden Walter II. DAILY and
John Moorman, member of the state
prison board of trustees, were nam.
ed as being responsible for the al
legged i'll treatment for the former
khan dragon.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
Three Injured in
Auto Collision
ny United Press Leased Wire

UPLAND, Calf, May l6.-Three
persons are in critical condition at
San Antonio hospital here today, as
the result of an automobile crash
last night on the Riverside highway
east of Ontario.
The three seriously injured are
Edward Hayes, Los Angeles. skull
fracture and internal injuries;
Harry Hayes, his son, fractured leg
and skull injuries; Otto Stringer,
Los Angeles, still unconscious, pos.
sible internal injuries.
Mrs. Hayes and daughter, Dor
othy, received minor cuts and
bruises.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Knight of Riv-
erside, in the second car were not
seriously injured.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
STATES ALIEN
LAND LAWS ARE
GIVEN TEETH
ny United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, May 16.-Gov-
ernor Young today put the ''teeth "
in California 8 alien land laws, when
he signed the bill by Assemblyman
Hubert B. Scudder of Sebastopol
and Morgan Keaton of Long Beach,
placing the burden of proving cit
izenship upon the alien and not up
on the state.
Heretofore when the state OBJ
jected to the sale or lease of land
to Japanese or other alien the
burden of proof was upon the state
to prove that the defendant was not
a citizen. Under the new law, the
alien himself must submit docu-
mentary evidence to prove his right
to own property in cases where he is
indicted under the alien land act.
The governor signed SO bills to-
day, including county government
bills of Alpine, Mono, Modoc, Yolo,
Iuba, Lassen, Riverside, San Luis
Obispo and Solano counties.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
Uncle Sam Will
Hapdle Oil Deal
By United Pre.s Lea.ed Wire

WASHINGTON, May 10 The
government moved today TO deal
with the situation created by over
production of oil.
Secretary of Interior Work. as
chairman of the federal oil conser-
walton board, notified Walter q.
Teagle, president Of the Standard
Oil Company of New Jersey, that
the board would hear, on May 23, a
committee of oil executives recently
created in New York, to draft plans
for coping with the over production
problem.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
Red Cross Fund
Doubles Quota

With a contribution Of $500,
received today from the children
at the Eucalyptus school, west
Of this city, FL Centro's Red
Cross fund for the relief Of flood
sufferers In the Mississippi VAL
ley reached a total Of $1,704.89.
more than double the quota OF
$500 assigned 10 this city.
Colonel Charles L. Phillips In
charge Of the Red Gross chap
ters in the vallev also announced
contributions Of $t07.60 recetv-
ed from residents Of Holtville NJ
their contribution. Holtv1ile's
campaign L. still In progress. ara
q substantial sim will doubtless
be received from that city.
Phillips said.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
EA 7 Her
dds Up.
VIA TORS
s. Atlantic Flyers
hke No Attempt to
Ike Off
|UBLE ADJUSTED
pany Makes Provision
Ir Wives of Airmen in
(Se of Accident.

DEN CITY, n. Y, May 16.
ng showers kept in ,heir
$ today the three airplanes in
America y flyers intend to
Paris.
weather conditions over the
ic, first reported Saturday,
Xist, it was shown III special
to the flicrs furnished by
tather bureau.
ence ID. Chamberlin and Lloyd
hd hoped to make several tests
'ir Bellanca monoplane this
oon but the skies were threat
even after the rain ceased.
of Commander Richard Byrd s
rica = also hoped TO make
lights this afternoon.
tain Charles a. Lindbergh,
# the Ryan monoplane Spirit
Louis, went to New York
atterson. y. j.. GA business af.
,eiving the unfavorable wealth
orts that the Bellanca plane
|aptain Charles Lindbergh :
il of st. Louis or both were
hing for n surprise take off
hted widely here and in New
early this morning, apparently
X from the fact that addition
ice had been ordered to Cur
held.
WAS learned, however, that
|erg had asked the additional
protection to keep his plane
being damaged by the crowds
|were constantly swarming the
tain Lindbergh = one man
was back in flying condition
minor accident Saturday in
the tail was slightly damag-
ZEN the plane landed.
accident to the " America y
lot serious. The two foot pro
of its radio generator flew
lille the plane was in the mir
rday, tearing two gashes in
uselage. AS soon as the plane
4 mechanics started to work on
ii il was believed the mishap
not delay its start, At least
more test flight with the full
Atlantic load was expected
Q the final take-off.
ubles also bcsct Clarence ID
berlin and Lloyd Bertaud, G."
of the Bellanca monoplane
lbia. Their attorneys and req
tatives of the Columbia Air
Corporation, sponsors of the
engaged in dispute over
acts which for time threaten.
disrupt their plans. but it was
4 amicably. The main dispute
'ver financial provision for
Chamberlin and Mrs. Bertaud
, sturdy Bellanca-smallest of
lree planes failed TO overcome
eavy odds.
company was understood to
agreed to a cash Indemnity for
riveN, and to have given the
full rights to all prizes and
tising benefits accruing to
If they land at lie Bourgct
Id, Paris. safely.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
e. A. r. Chief
Is Taken iii
ny United Press Leased Wire

SANTA ROSA, Cal, May To-
Frank A. Walsh, national command.
.r of the G. A. r., was stricken with
an acute attack Of chronic intest-
inal trouble, shortly after he arrived
here today to attend the convention
of the California department Of
the G.. A. r.
He collapsed and was taken to his
room in a local hotel. Four physi-
clans were in ATTENDANCE and the
word from the sick room was that
his condition is serious.
Walsh lives in Milwaukee, Wis.
He is 79 years old
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
Many Drowned
Over Weekend
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16.-
Thousands of persons went to the
beaches, the lakes and the rivers
along the Pacific coast over the
week end, the hottest yet this year.
Ten did not return.
They were drowned.
Other tragic deaths over Sunday
numbered only seven; four from
automobile accidents and one each
from suicide, homicide and acci'
dental asphyxiation, according to a
United Press survey.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
Electric Wire
Kills Employee
py United Press Leased Wire

ANAIiEIM, Cal. May 10 An
inquest will be held here late today
by Coroner c. ID. Brown, over the
body of Floyd Keelcr, 25, who died
in the Anaheim hospital yesterday
from injuries suffered when he
came in contact with live wire.
Keeler, an employee of the South
crn California Edison Company, was
fatally burned when 10000 volts of
electricity passed through his body
Saturday. Physicians, who attend
ed Keeler, expressed amazement
over the fact that he was not in
stantlv killed and lived for mum
Der of hours after the accident.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
Condemned Pair
Reach Sing Sing

SING SING PRISON, \. Y.
May l6.-Ruth Brown Snyder and
Henry Judd Gray were behind the
walls of Sing Sing prison today.
They arrived from Long Island
City, where they were convicted of
the murder of Albert Snyder, at
Has a. IN. after an uneventful trip
through New York and up the Hud-
son river to the penitentiary, where
they awaited electrocution.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
Marine Killed
In Family Row
By United Press Leased Wire

VALLEJO, Cal, Nav l6-Ray
Tenant, 80, ex-marine, VISA in Jail
here today waiting for coroner s
jury to say whether was justi
fled in fatally staobing Lloyd
Shandrow, %, a marine, when
Shandrow, attacked him with club
Saturday night.
When Shandrow came at him with
the club TenNnt seized butcher
knife, witnesses said.
A moment later Shandrow sank
to the floor, the knife plunged to
its hilt into his side. He died with
in an hour.
A real or fancied slurring remark
against hisewife by Tenant during
the course Of a quarrel was, accord
ling to witnesses, the cause of Shan
Fdrow s attack when Tennant refus.
l"ed to apologize for the remark.
= Shandrow. enlisted at Pasadena.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
Coolidge Suffers
Slight Illness
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Nav l6.-Presi-
dent Coolidge was ordered to bed
this afternoon with slight cold in
his chest. The president left the
White House half an hour earlier
than usual at lunch, feeling indis-
posed.
James R. Coupal, his personal
physician, diagnosed it as bron.
chial infection and advised him to
spend the remainder of the day in
bed.
DR.. Coupal said the president S
condition was not serious.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
REWARDS
OFFERED
b|RDMEN
French and Americans
To Pay For Informa-
tiOn On Flyers.
RUMORS FRUiTLESS
No Trace of NGngesser
and Coli Located in
Newfoundland.
by United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, May l6.-Two off
ers of cash rewards today spurred
the search for Charles Nungesscr
and Francois Coli, missing French
trans Atlantic aviators.
Rodman Wanamaker, backer Of
the prospective attempt Of Com
mander Byrd and two companions
to fly from New York to Paris, off
cred $4,000 for the discovery Of
the Frenchmen. dead or alive.
The Paris New York committee.
organizers or the Nungesser-Coli
flight, announced in Paris a reward
of 10000 francs (normally about
$4,000 but about $2500 at current
exchanged
1t also was offered for the fly
crs' discovery, "dead or alive, -
end the presence of that phrase III
both offers betrayed the forebod
ings felt by even the most conf
dent after full week without word
of the airmen
ST. JOHNS. n. F., MAY l6.-The
revenue cutter Daisy and the French
steamer St. Pierre were searching
Placentia Bay, in southern New
Foundland, today for traces of
Charles Nungesser and Francois
Coli, missing French transatlantic
flyers. Careful check of reports
that the lost plane "Whitc Bird -
had been heard over New Fohnd-
land east doubt on their authtnti-
city. however.
The dozen reports that the drone
Of the White Bird 50 motor was
heard We're traced at last to two
women-Mrs. Nosworthy and Mrs.
Fitzgerald.
The women, who live three miles
apart and about 10 miles from Har-
Dor Grace, heard last Monday what
they believed was a motor car, an
occurrence unusual enough to cause
both to watch the road running by
their homes. BOth were puzzled
when no car appeared, and as far
as could be learned no motor was
driven through that part of island
that day.
From the incident. apparently,
grew all the embellished rumors.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
YOUTH DROWNED WHILE
SWIMMING IN RIVER
by United Press Leased Wire

BAKERSFIELD, Cal, May l6.-
Attempts to recover the body of
Orval Mathews, l6, from the Kern
river, in which he was drowned late
yesterday while wading with his
brother, were continued today.
Orval, unable to swim, waded in,
to a deep hole and was carried un-
der by the swift current.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
|CRACKsMEN LOOT SAFE

IN PEDRO, May l6.-Cracks
looted the store Of the West.
Auto Supply Company here
y today, and through use of
in stock looted the safe con
ing $l33.52. The thieves took
accessories md camping equip
t, store employees reported to
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
NEW ALTITUDE RECORD

WASHINGTON, May l6-m his
free balloon flight at Scott Field,
H.. MAY A., Captain Hal Thorne
Gray reached an altitude of 42,470
feet, according TO bureau of stand,
ards ealibrations. This world rec,
ord was 1850 feet more than the
previous airplane record and 1887
feet more than the free balloon rec
ord.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
HARRISON LAW UPHELD
by United Press Leased Wire

BY United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, May 16.-.The
Harrison Anti-Narcotic Act, under
which the federal government pros
eeutes drug smugglers, addicts, un-
licensed buyers and sellers of mar
cotics, was held constitutional by
the United States supreme court to-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
Engine Trouble
Halts DePinedO
by United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, May 16.-Commander
Francesca de Pinedo, Italian ace
who is making a flying visit to the
two Americas, was delayed in at
tempting to fly to Quebec today by
engine trouble.
After attempting for more than
four hours to get the engine of his
big seaplane, Santa Maria ii, to
working, De Pinedo ordered it tow
ed to shore and he returned to his
hotel.
Mechanics said it was improbable
that he would get away today, al
though he may attempt start this
afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
WHAT'S DOING

TONIGHT
F. and A. M. No. 3S4, meets at
Masonic temple.
American Conservation Club
meets, club headquarters.
1.-The Beloved Rogue" Valley
theater.
lis Your Daughter safe,' Pal
ace theater.
TOMORROW
Lions Club Luncheon, Hotel Bar
bara Worth.
Methodist Mems Luncheon,
Hotel Barbara Worth.
Mrs. Hurlburt's Bible class,
luncheon and meeting, Mrs. q. g.
fuckers ! p. m.
Methodist Missionary Society
meets with Mrs. F. d. Jacobs, 2:3O
p. m.
In 1926 Oregon creameries prod
iuced a gain of l.05e947 nound
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16

Monticello, Napa county, on May
l celebrated the largest rodeo and
Wild West show ever held In the
county.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16
TO INVESTIGATE
OPERATIONS OF
JULIAN COMPANY
Los Angeles Grand Jury
Plans Probe of Firms
Financial Actions.
By United Press Leased Wire

Dy United Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES, May 16.-A.
G. Wagy & Co., known as brok-
ers for and a subsidiary organ
ization Of the Julian Petroleum
Corporation t-osed its doors to-
day and announced the appoint
ment of receiyership, as the
latest development In the snarl-
ed affairs Of Julian Pete
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16

Orange county now has three
times as many high schools as it had
25 years ago, with ii times as many
teachers.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16

Santa Barbara has been given 4
Cabrillo pavilion by David Gray,
costing 100000 to be finished
about June ].
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-16

In 1926 Oregon creameries prod,
duced a gain of 1,o56,947 ponds
butter over 1928.
The Washington times., 1927-11-19

on building prospects In the coun.
try and are to be distinguished from
reports Of activities already passed.
These records also exclude estimates
OF road building and engineering
projects which at times are errone.
ously incorporated in building fig.
ures.
The loss in October was much
more severe than that sustained In
any previous month in recent years
and brought the activities Of the
industry about 10 per cent under
the level OF 1925.
A study Of the October record Is,
however, more reassurinK than
might be indicated by the compare
tive total. While It Is true that
the slowing down processes are gem
eral, the spectacular drop in Oc.
tober was due to a considerable ex.
tent to conditions in New York and
Chicago. The former exhibited a
loss, In round numbers, amounting
to $68.000,0 900 while Chicago's loss
was $24 900 900. Thus, these two
cities lost $s2,0O0.OO0 out OF the
$4,000, 900 of the entire group Of
551 cities.
The Washington times., 1927-11-19
FUTURE.
GOOD HERE

The necessity Of standing behind
the 1910 fiscal basis between the
city OF washington and the Federal
Government was urged by Commits
sioner Sidney F. Taliaferro in an
address before the regular meeting
of the washington Real Estate
Board last Tuesday at the Ward.
man Park Hotel.
Rufus s. I4usk. president of the
Operative Builders Association. pre-
dicted most promising future for
real estate here. He told the real
estate men, particularly the sales
men. that they should become better
acquainted with the beauties OF
Washington and its possibilities.
Mr.. L.usk went into the techni-
ealities of the building industry
which indicated there were some
$4,000 prospective home owners
upon whom real estate men can
work. He further urged that they
20 outside and endeavor to sell the
city of Washington to the rest of
the country and to bring greater
attention to the outstanding posi-
bilities of the city as a residential
metropolis.
Comparing ownership with other
cities he said that Al per cent Of
the heads of families in Philadel-
phia own their houses, 36 per cent
in Baltimore, while in Washington
there are only 80 per cent, thus
demonstrating that the realtors 5t
the city had by no means completed
the task of bringing the citizenry
up to high standard of home
owning,
President Miller, who presided,
stated that he had offered cups to
the active and associate members
The Washington times., 1927-11-19
Breton Beach Lots
Continue to Sell

The sale OF lots at Breton Beach
continues undated. Even though
winter weather Is coming on and
bathing and other summer recrea.
lions are off until the next season
opens, duck shooting has taken On
proportions that bode i'll for the
migrant bird in this section.
The duck blind has been com.
pleted and 10 being thrown open to
the>use OF those who wish to take
advantage of the convenience Most
Of the cottages on the beach are
open weekends, the occupants feel.
ing that year round weekend Vacs.
tions are a useful and invigorating
respite from the labors of the week.
The road along the beach front
is nearly completed. The skeleton
for Mr.. Herbert Chappalear's home
il already framed against the water
front. A short distance from the
front porch of any of the homes
The Washington times., 1927-11-19
Walter O'Hara Bancroft
Homes Almost Sold Out

With only three houses left for
disposal out Of a total of IS built,
the Walter o'Hara houses at Bar.
croft, Va, win no doubt find occu.
pants before cold weather sets in.
Built to Withstand the winter
rigors, with a cellar under the
entire house as well as an over.
size heating plant, the homes can.
not fail to appeal to the homeseeker
who wishes a moderate priced and
yet comfortable dwelling.
Keeping pace with the growth of
nearby Virginia in improvements
and enhanced property values, Mr..
O'Hara has nevertheless registered
no advance in the price OF his land
and houses. The North Barefoot
addition is sufficient evidence OF
his desire to keep prices within
reason.
A good bus service feeds the Bar
croft community with the finest
transportation both winter and sum.
The Washington times., 1927-11-19
BUILDING WORK
| SHOWS Loss

The trend Of new building commit.
ments dropped rather precipitately
in October, according to the official
reports from ISL cities made to s.
WI. Straus & Co. The total Of build
ing plans filed or permits issued In
these places was $228,S79,612 com
pared with $412,S93, 035 last October.
a loss of so per cent. In Septem-
Der the totals were $297.SS4,15S.
The cities included In this survey
account for more than so per cent
Of the entire urban population of the
United States and are the major
centers in the As States. These fig
ures. therefore, represent the only
approximately complete official data