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Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-06
NOTICE
To Creditors of Farmers and Mer
chants Bank of Imperial

Notice Is Hereby Given by the
Superintendent of Banks of the
State Of California TO the creditors
Of and all persons having claims
against Farmers and Merchants
Bank Of Imperial. located at Imper-
ial County Of Imperial, State of
California. that by virtue of the au-
thority conferred upon him by Sec
ton 1876 of the Bank Act" of the
State Of California, said Superinten-
dent Of Banks has taken possession
uf the property and business of said
Farmers and Merchants Bank OF
Imperial. and shall proceed forth
with TO liquidatc the affairs thereof
iu accordance with said Bank
Aet "
An persons having claims against
the Farmers and Merchants Bank
~ Imperial are hereby notified to
present the same with the neces-
sary vouchers, and to make legal
proof thereof ON or before the 29th
dsv of February, A. D., 1923. All
claims must be presented to said
Superintendent Of Banks of the
state of California at the office Of
said Farmers and Merchants Bank
80 Immortal al said City of Imper.
ila. Courty of Imperial, State Of
California.
Dated. at Imperial, California,
this lst day Of November. 1927.
WILL c. WOOD.
Suneriutendcut of Banks of the
state of California.
By Frank Y. Bordwell, Special De
putty.
MS ss 90 y 6 l3 90 27 3 10 Il
"a 81 7l8 q.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-06
$1l Sweater Jackets $7.45

Our large assortment of rayon underwear has
never before been offered at discount All the
novel creations in this practical material will be
available at much lower prices.
Our extra heavy tightly knit full cut rayon
boomers in pastel shades, good seller at 1928,
now be had for SI.75.
The standard rayon bloomer formerly sold
for S1.75 is now SI.35
Extra heavy rayon vests, double under the arm,
worth S1.25 selling for Csc.
Black Bottom Chemse the combination gar
ment trimmed in contrasting colors, now only SI35
Short nlirror-sheen underskrts, scalloped at
the bottom and finished with pcoted edge, fitted
front $3.50.
Baronette Satin princess slips SI.69.
Rayon striped step-ins csc.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-06
THE WEATHER

Los ANGELES AND VICINITY
Fair and cool tonight and We'd
nesday.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-Fair
and cool tonight and Wednesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-06

Ambition is longing a lot OF
people have for more P'Ga'Sa"'
pace in which to do nothing.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-06

Opinions differ. Some think that
when n fellow shows his mettle, it
means he has brass.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-06

Among the many articles bought for Christmas
we are displaying novelties which we have pur-
chased at such an unusually low rate that their
regular price makes them irresistible bargains.
Now, in order to clear our stocks completely. we
have even cut them again. Here a few of these
special buys at the price,
Lady Bobby" comb and brush sets. Amber base
with white pearl top embossed with black and golo'
A beauty at S3.50--now priced at S275.
Worth fountain pen desk sets, with lax gold
points, bought to sell at the very low price OF
1925. The price is SIOO.
S175 art powder puff in glass novelty contain
erS SI.35
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-06
NOT A" SALE" JUST A BIG CUT
IN PRICES OF NEW GOODS

The items mentioned in the foregoing announce
ments are some of them limited in quantity and
Varney Bros & Co. does not guarantee that the
supply shall last In fact, in order to get the best
selection. immediate action will be necessary. This
statement is required for the benefit of the large
number of patrons who have been disappointed in
the past by arriving trifle too lote The millinery
stock for example, is not heavily loaded, but every
model is distinctive and ceverly fashioned.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-06
NEW CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES
AT LOWER PRICES

Our Christmas stock of hosiery is now ready.
The same brands that we have handled for years
but this time at much lower prices. Just at the
time when the demand for hosiery is greatest we
have lowered the price.
Oakbrook all silk full fashioned chiffon hose in
all the leading shades S1.79 the pair-S5.25 the box
Brilliant hosiery wit hthe double clock or the
black outlined heel s249 pair S7.25 box.
Onley Chiffon full fashioned all silk reinforced
$500 value SI.35.
Oakbrook semi-service, Isle reinforced top and
sole good so hose-S1.39 pair and $500 the
box.
Oakbrook fine guage service weight all silk full
fashioned. 50 90 hose at S1.85. Box, $3.50.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-06
ASK FOR THE BOX PRICE
ON WOMEN'S HOSIERY

An astounding value ois this offer of a q 'x34'
quilted crib pad at Csc.
Babies silk toques-cream colored with pink
and blue trimming. S1.15 values at Sc
$685. all wool double crib blankets in pink and
blue S495.
s1.15 silk caps are now S5c and the $50 caps
SI.I9.
1925 knitted jackets in pink and blue-nfants'
sizes-S2.5O
75c pantes-all szes-49c.
Soc baby garters with ribbon bows 19c.
1895 silk baby quilts now S2.75 and the
S4.95 quilts $3.50
All girls dresses in S1.95 values, sizes to IA,
SI.l9.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-06

The gaue is scheduled to start n
2:30 @ clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-06

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New Britain herald., 1927-03-31

SINCLAIR LOSES APPEAL
FROM HIS CONVICTION
Tomorrow There VIII BE Hearing to
Determine How He Shall Be
Sentenced.

Washington, March 81 Pl-Harry
F. Sinclair. convicted Of contempt Of
the senate was denied a new trial
today by Justice Hitz In the district
court Of the District Of Columbia.
The court set tomorrow for hear.
ing arguments on the question Of
whether the verdict OF guilty return
ed by the trial jury on March 16.
should carry punishment for one Of
Tense or for four offenses, one for
each count in the Indictment.
Counsel for the wealthy oil oper.
ator insist that there was only a
single offense when Sinclair refused
10 answer further questions in the
Teapot Dome Investigation three
years ago. while attorneys for the
government contend there should be
sentences on each count in the in
dictment which specifics a particu-
lar question which Sinclair refused
20 answer. Regardless of the deci-
sion. Sinclair's counsel are expected
to take the case to higher courts.
After hearing counsel tomorrow,
Justice Hitz will fix time for
sentencing the lessee OF the Teapot
Dome naval oil reserve in Wyoming.
Under the contempt statute both a
Jail sentence and fine are manda-
tory. Imprisonment being for not
l. So than one month nor more than
twelve and the fine not less than
500 or more than $1,000.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-31
MAYOR DISSATISFIED
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New Britain herald., 1927-03-31
SELECTMEN DISAGREE
ON ADMITTING VOTER
Claim Is Made That II. J. Mckncr-
ney Was Refused Oath Although
He Appeared On Time

Members Of the board OF select
mon closed their session last Mon
day in dispute as to whether 4.
j. Mcknerney of 40 Grand street.
was denied admission as an elector
legally or otherwise. it was learned
today.
Mcknerney was the last person to
come before the seiectmen at their
two-day session. He appeared after
First Selectman Lewis w. Lawyer
had sounded a bell to signalize the
close Of the sitting. A dispute arose
when Lawyer refused to proceed
with the admission of the applicant
and Third Selectman Michael T..
kerwin called attention to the fact
that the common council chamber
clock showed 6:5S o'clock. The time
advertised for closing the meeting
was o'clock. McKncrney and
others produced their watches and.
it is claimed, they indicated two
minutes to go. Lawyer insisted that
the time limit had expired and re-
fused point blank to consider the
Mcknerney case. He then formally
closed the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-31
Saw Babies But Feared to
Go Near Them, Later
Hailing Southingt0n
Taxicab Owner.

Joseph Carrazone of Center street.
Southjngton. was not the first man
at the scene OF the accident on the
New Haven Cheshire turnpike IN
which James WEIGH and James H.
Riley Jr, of this city and Edward
j, Sheehy Of Bristol lost their lives
Monday. it became known last night
when he talked to Herald reporter.
his automobile registered for taxi
cab business.
He stated that he received a call
from the home of John Frazzo on
Eden avenue. Southington, early last
Monday morning. Arriving at the
home, he was asked to take Mrs.
Frazzo to the New Haven hospital
She had been seized with illness
during the evening and the South
irgton physician who attended her
advised her immediate removal TO 81
hospital as it appeared likely that
she would have to undergo an opera
ton.
ne StdIltI otl anu "Nfl lltll lilS
the scene of the tragedy. he saw be-
fore him four or five men in the
road. They were frantically waving
to him to stop. There was a small
truck drawn up to the right of the
road headed in the direction Of
Cheshire. IT was about 4:lo o'clock.
Carrazone said that the thought
flashed through his mind that he
was being held up and his first i'm
pulse was to speed by. However
the thought also came to him that
something might he the matter and
with a very sick woman in his auto
mobile. h, probably wouldn't be
stopped long II the men were high
way bandits.
When he stopped. the men were
huddlcd together near the trolley
tracks and when he asked what was
the matter. they pointed over to the
other side Of the road and said:
Look! Very bad" CarraZone in
the dim light there, could see the
fence torn down and he fastened TO
the side Of the road. He saw the
bodies Of Riley and WEIGH lying
there and he felt Of them to see II
they were alive.
Carrazone states that he could find
no signs OF life. He called to the
men to come over 20 help him, but
New Britain herald., 1927-03-31
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IhUUUn.,@a''" utVt
At Death OF NUN
Sister Mary Boniiace Taught
Here for Past IS Years
WAS PROUD OF my Boys
Kindness Her Greed, She Advocated
Adjustment OF Corporal Punish
ment Retained Interest In
Youths in Her Classes,

Sister Mary Boniface, a nun at
st. Mary's convent for the past 40
years where she has been active as
a teacher in st. Mary's schools and
one OF the first teachers to advocate
the elimination OF corporal punish
ment, passed away at $50 o'clock
last evening at st. Joseph's convent
after an illness OF only a few days
She had been in critical condition
since yesterday morning and all
hope for her recovery was given up
during the day. She was CT years
old.
Probably there is no teacher in
the local parochial school system
who has taught as many boys as
Sister Boniface who for the first 40
years here instructed boys classes
She kept a record book of all the
boys whom she taught and it is be-
lieved that the number reached far
into the thousands. Constantly in
touch with her pupils after gradu-
ation she was always ready to re-
joice with them in their successes
and sympathize with them In all
trouble.
Numbered among her former pu-
pills are men who have held import
ant positions in the civic, CONNER
cial. ecclesiastical world. In time OF
sickness she was in constant touch
with the families and her only salts
faction was in the thought that she
was doing good for someone.
Sole Thought Of Pupils In Fire
Even to the last, when at times
tire, she preferred to stay at her
tasks. In the recent fire In St.
Mary's convent where her class
room Is situated she approached
Deputy Chief Michael T. Souney, a
former pupil, and said: Michael.
have accounted Cor all but two Of
my boys. viii you go in and see if
they are safe" When the fireman
returned and told her the boys had
left by another exit she appeared
greatly relieved.
There are several of the older
families In this city which have
had three generations represented
in her class rooms When some of
the younger boys failed to be i'm.
pressive in department or studies
she would hold up as an example
the boys father. who was also a
former pupil, and say. Your father
never acted that way when he was
in school" When the younger boys
failed to behave she would name q
prominent city official, an attorney
or a priest, and say. When he
was sitting in that very seat you
are sitting in he was one Of my
best pupils" She referred to all
the former pupils as my boys"
Enters Convent at Age Of is
Sister Boniface. who before TAX
ing up religious life was Miss Mary
prendergast, entered the convent
at the age of 16 years. She received
the veil of sistcrhood and after
teaching for two years in Hartford,
CONTINUED on Page 49,
New Britain herald., 1927-03-31
$4,000 FOR HOSPITAL
Effort to Get Larger Appropriation
This Year For New Britain In
StitutiOn Is Unsuccessful,

Hartford. March 3l.--A grant Of
$4,000 to the New Britain General
hospital is recommended by the APP
preparations COMMITTEES of the gen.
eral assembly. This is the same as
allowed in previous years. An un-
successful drive had been made to
have the allowance increased be-
cause of the enlarged hospital and
its expanded service.
Frank Raclilifte. Martin J. Kelly
and r. J. Kloibcr of New Britain
appeared before the committee on
education this afternoon to protest
against continuance of the compul-
sorry vaccination law in the public
schools.
The committe on forfeited rights
will grant a hearing April IA, at 1886
o'clock on the application of Ed
ward Franklyn Cole for return of
his civil rights
New Britain herald., 1927-03-31
Laborers First at Scene of
Triple Tragedy in Cheshire

they appeared 10 be afraid to ap-
proach the spot. Carrazone then
turned his car about and sped back
to Cheshire. There he secured a
constable and doctor and hurried
hack to the scene. In the meantime
two more men had arrived.
A farmer in nearby house came
out bringing lighted lantern and
the two bodies We're found near the
road. The doctor made an examina-
ton and then sent for the medical
Examiner. 1t was some time before
the body of Sheehy was found about
% feet away from the car.
Carrazone could not say who the
laborers were but he thought that
they were employees of the Connccti-
cut Co. The tracks along the road
showed signs OF spring repairing.
Friends of Welch who We're famil-
lar with his business affairs. began
to look about after the accident for
a large sum Of money which It was
thought he might have had with him
and which was not found. Relatives
today said that the sum of money
found on his person in wallet was
the right amount
New Britain herald., 1927-03-31
LAWYER STARTS DEFENSE
Two Chinese Held In Manchester
Killing, Through Attorney Rohr-
mayer, Contest Alcorn's Action.

Hartford, March 81 P}-Attorney
Francis +. Rohrmayer entered a
plea for jurisdiction in the superior
court here this morning in the case
Of Chin Lung and 500 Hoo Wing,
Chinese charged with the murder OF
Cng King in Manchester last week
The two accused were bound over
20 the June term Of superior court
from the Manchester town court,
but States Attorney Hugh NJ. AL
corn is trying TO bring them before
the court on bench warrants during
the March term.
Mr.. Rohrmayer also entered a
motion to Quash the indictment,
charging that one Henry l.. Thomp-
son was summoned 20 serve on the
grand jury that returned the indict-
ment but that one Henry Y. Thomp-
son served on the Jury. JudE,
Jennings is expected TO decide both
these points during the day.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-31
Earth OSCILLATIONS
FELT in this CITY
Quake or Blasting May
Have Caused Houses
to Shake

What might have been a ire
mendously heavy blast at the
White Oak quarry. but what is
thought by many to have been
earth tremors, occurred In New
Britain last evening, starting at 1850
o'clock.
The first shock was felt when DR..
n. w. OConrell. who was sitting in
the staff room Of New Britain Gen
eral hospital, was almost thrown off
his chair, by Il shock which shook
the building. DR.. A. J. Savard, who
was in the staff room. and William
S. Cannon. business manager of the
the new part OF the hospital bu-
rcaus and other furniture swaycd.
Patients confined to beds felt the
vibrations.
Residents Of the west end became
excited and several telcphoned the
Herald Office asking for particulars.
Charles II. Robertson, proprietor
OF the New Britain Spring Co.
which has a brick factory building
near West Main street and Corbin
avenue, said the shock was felt
plainly. 1T felt just as though sew
eral 10 ton trucks had backed into
our walls with great force" he said.
Asked If he did not think it was
due to blasting in the quarry near
by, Mr.. Robertson replied that sew
cral blasts were set off at the quar-
ry a few minutes later but were diff
tcrent in effect.
Mr.. Cannon, who was in Port
oSpain. during an earthquake and
is familiar with that type OF 4
shock, and who also is a survivor
OF the Black Tom explosion in Ho-
hoken several years ago, said it had
all the indication of earth tremors
TO him and did not seem like an ex-
plosion. He said distinct under
ground rumblings were heard.
Patients in the hospital and
several persons who were there
visiting friends report that in one
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New Britain herald., 1927-03-31
old GLORY Torn DOWN, DESTROYED,
BY CHINESE IN TOWN ON YANGTSE.
POWERS CONSIDER DRAFT DEMANDS
conflicting REPORTS
ON F0RD'S ACCIDENT
Some Say He Was At.
tackled, Others Deny It
Is Recovering, Anyway

Detroit. March s. P-Lyine IN
his own big hospital surrounded by
all the secrecy made possible by a
fortune accounted the worlds great
est, and complete dominion over vast
areas and armies Of men. Henry
Ford today was reported recovering
from injuries received last Sunday
night when the coupe OF his own
manufacture in which he was riding
alone was forced from the road by
q larger closed car.
Tie Ford organization discredited
reports that the 64-year-old auto
mobile manufacturer was the VIC
tim OF a deliberate attempt to take
his life.
In the first authoritative state
ment from any Ford source, Harry
II. Bennett, chief of the Ford inves-
ugators, said today that he was sat
islied no attempt was made DELHI
crately to crowd Mr.. Ford off the
road and that the accident was
caused by a careless speeder. either
driving with an arm around a girl
companion or little the worse from
liquor.
a source highly responsible and
close TO Mr.. Ford said last night II
was believed a preconceived attempt
to assassinate had been responsible
tor the Injuries, while another we'll
informed source said that a great
many were working along numerous
avenues OF investigation and that 1t
was believed the large car respon-
Sible was known.
If at any time we had thought
someone was Intentionally trying to
injure Mr.. Ford we would have
asked the aid OF the Detroit police
Immediately" said Bennett.
Previously the federal department
of justice. heads of the Detroit po-
lice force, the state police and the
| federal secret service had denied
that they were Investigating or had
, been asked to help.
| The Dearborn police department.
| comparatively small. has investigat-
cd the case and some action as a re-
| suit may be expected within a few
days it was stated today.
Federal Judge Raymond. presid-
ing in Aaron Sapiros $1,000 900
libed suit against the injured manu-
facturer and his weekly. the Dear
born Independent. today took Off
cial cognizance of printed reports
that an officer from his court had
investigating.
This is a gross misstatement,"
Judge Raymond told the jurors.
There has been no request for an
investigation and l can see no rea-
son for any"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-31
DESTITUTE war VET
IS sent TO HOPI7AL
Alone in World, Ex-Sol-
der Is Suffering
From Gas

Joseph Nadalini. 40 years OF age,
of kensington, left today for the
L. s. Naval hospital in Brooklyn.
n. Y. where he will be treated for
effects OF gas received in action
with the American expcdifionnry
forces in France during the Worli
War.
Nadalini vas found homeless and
destitute by Wilfred Moore, a mem
Der of Bolton kasica post, Amcrical
Legion. Of Kensington, last week.
Moore. with the aid of the post ar
ranged for the sick mans accept
ance to the Naval hospital.
Nadalini is being accompanied TO
Brooklyn by Adolph w. Schultz,
service officer of the post. as nc is
termed unfit to make the Journey
alone.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-31
LAST Minute MOVE
SEEMS UNAVAILlNG
Mine Owners Appear Indifferent
to Miners Proposals
STRIKE ON AT MIDNIGHT
Jacksonville Agreement Expires At
Shortage Is Reported.

Chicago, March 81 fPy-Last hour
attempts Of miners officials to In
tcrest coal operators OF the central
competitive field in wage confer
cnces which would defer tonights
suspension of union soft coal mining
had failed at noon today to elicit
any favorable response by operators
Midnight tonight. when the last
renewal Of the Jacksonville scale OF
wa" time wages will expire. would
see the end of union mining for
about $4,000 miners. operators pre-.
dicted, until miners officials change
their mo reduction" attitude.
Ovcrturcs Ignored
Miners overtures in Ohio, asking
operators to meet in Il wage confer
once today to stave off suspension
was regarded by Ohio operators as
having no significance inasmuch as
1t was based on continuance Of the
present scale" A similar invitation
by Illinois miners officials was an
nounced by President Harry FISH
wick of the miners, who said he did
not expect an answer until next
week. This seemed to close the door
on the possibility of forestalling to-
nights suspension.
Miners in each state claimed some
mines would continue in operation.
but operators officials discounted
their figures and said 1t would be
next Tuesday before anything def
mite could be said of the number of
operators clecting to continue pay
ing the Jacksonville scale.
Indiana and Pennsylvania
Conditions in Indiana and Pennsyl-
vania, the two other states in the
central competitive field, and the
southwestern field where 1900 min
ers in Arkansas. Oklahoma. Kan
sas and Missouri were expected to
quit, also We're without change. In
Iowa. which is outside the central
field, Governor Hammll and Prcsi :
dent George Heaps of the Iowa Coal
Operators association arranged a
Continued on Page 14)
New Britain herald., 1927-03-31
Peterson and Wilson
On Democratic Ticket

J. Elmer Peterson of ISL Dwight
street. is a candidate nominee for
councilman 70 be running mate TO
Charlton Torcllo in the fourth ward,
Chairman John J.. Il. keevers OF the
town committee has announced. The
chairman has also announced com
plction OF the fifth ward democratic
ticket With the candidacy OF Harry
T. Wilson OF 4 Commonwealth ave-
nue. for councilman.
Candidate Peterson was born In
the fourth ward and has resided
there continuously. He is employed
in the Parker Buckley company's
plant on Winter street Mr.. Wilson
is foreman III the Stanley Works
mill and has been Il resident Of the
fifth ward for Il number of years.