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Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
bert Pilsudski
Rules Elections

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kRSAW, Jan. 81. - Opponents
emier Marshal Pilsudski today
ed that he was preparing TO
strong arm methods to in.
re the impending Polish gen
Election.
nister of Justice Meycztowicz,
hs said, WAS to be appointed
| ter Of the interior despite his
|rchistic leanings. And Pilsud.
kas alleged to have arranged
kdow Meycztowiez with decta.
powers 10 "assnre the desired
|me Of the elections. -
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
SHERIFF AND
CITY CLERK In
AUTO ACCIDENT
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RIVERSIDE, Jan. 81. - Sheriff
Charles Gillett, of Imperial County,
and j. P. Neale, city clerk of Ell
Centre, are in the Riverside Com
munity hospital suffering from
painful, but not serious injuries, as
the result of an automobile accident
on Moreno boulevard near here last
night.
Neale suffered contusions and la.
cerations of the head and Sheriff
Gillett received body bruises when
the latter's machine turned over on
a sharp curve at Moreno and Perris
boulevard.
They were driving toward Ell Cen
tro near Riverside when the acci-
dent occurred. Passing motorists
took them to the hospital here.
News of the accident in which
Sheriff Gillett and City Clerk Neale
were injured, reached Ell Centro last
night. The police here were in
formed that the sheriff left the hos
pital following the accident but
that he became ill again and return
ed to the institution.
AS near as can be determined the
accident occurred as the result of
the car, driven by the sheriff com
ing suddenly upon machine parked
in the roadway with no warning
light. A car coming in the other
direction forced the sheriff to
swing his machine off the highway
to pass the parked machine and be
fore the car regained the highway it
turned turtle.
The injured men will be brought
back to the city tomorrow by Harold
Gillett, son of the sheriff and Mrs.
Gillatt
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
HORTICULTURAL
COMMISSIONERS
INSPECT SHEDS

Inspection of Imperial county s
camel thorn eradication work and
commentator of its efficiency was
feature of the visit of horticul-
tural commissioners of California s
eight southern counties to this city
on Saturday. The gathering, which
was regular monthly meeting of
the commissioners. included confer
ences ct the court house and trips
about the valley.
Good results at moderate cost,
which in each case is being borne
by the individual owner of infested
land, was responsible for the com
mssioners favorable comments on
the local camel thorn situation.
Lettuce packing sheds were also
visited and the excellent quality of
lettuce which is being shipped from
the valley remarked upon by the
visitors.
Consideration of the new standar-
dization act and quarantine mea-
sures were features Of the discus
sions held.
Members of the party, for which
general arrangements were made by
Horticultural Commissioner B. A.
Harrigan, were A. A. Brock, Orange
county; 4. f. Bottel, Riverside
county; J. p. Coy, San Bernardino
county; A. H. Call, Ventura coun-
ty; +. S. Kellogg, Santa Barbara
county; II. J. Ryan. Los Angeles
county, together with several of
their deputies and w. F. Allewelt,
chief of the bureau of standardiza-
tion, state department. of agricul
turc, who attended from Sacrament
to. q
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
Wednesday Is
Election Day

Notices have been mailed of the
election of director, assessor and
collector, and treasurer of the lmpe-
rial Irrigation District, to ba held
Wednesday, Feb. ?, 1927.
There will be but two polling
places in FL Centre, the City Hall,
which includes voters from Pre-
cincts one, TWO, four and eight, and
the Harding school, which will ac-
comodate tax payers from Precincts
three, five, six and seven. Al
though there is no opposition to the
candidates announced, it is desired
that all voters exercise their priv
ilegc of voting, so that an accurate
check may be made of those inter
ested The polls will be open from
8 a. m. to I p. III.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
Marine Sunplies
Arrive at Base

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Jan. 31.--Mar.
inc trucks, laden with supplies, ar.
rived at the Mole pier today will,
supplies supposedly for the transport
Chaumont. believed to be due to sail
soon from San Diego for the Orient
with the marine expeditionary bat.
talon of some 400 men.
The Chaumont has not yet arrived
from San Francisco. It is believed
the supplies were taken to the pier
so loading may start as soon as the
transport arrives.
All messages from Washington to
the marine base are still in code.
and officers at the base are under
orders 10 give no information.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
Unmasked Bandits
Hold Up a Bank
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OAKVILLE, Wash, Jan. 81. -
Two unmasked bandits held up the
Oakvillc State bank shortly before
the noon hour today and escaped
with $4,000.
a. W. Jones, cashier, who was
alone, was locked in a vault while
the money drawers were looted.
just as the men were departing,
Miss Leona Lennon, assistant cash
ier, returned. One bandit held her
in corner with a gun while the
other started a machine outside.
Both fled toward Aberdeen. Miss
Lennon notified the police and
Marshal j. NJ. Williams started aft
er the robbers Immediately.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
NFR(,AN
.ElD BY
CHINESE
hghai Editor Arrested
Or Alleged Refusal to
by Taxes.
F USE RELEASE
Celebration of New
ear May Result in
Irther Outbreaks.
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A\GHAl, Jan. 3l.-Thousands
Feigners. awaiting the impcnd
hll of the city before the in
z armies of South China, to-
Tcrc tensely III fear that cele-
n of the Chinese new year
be transformed into an anti.
n demonstration
t Wells, associate editor of
American Registered China
.r, was arrested on Il British
mt charging him with failure
taxes; a few hours later arm
inese abducted him and also
Francis Zia. Chinese editor
same paper.
|ght before Marshal Sun Chuan
chief Of the defending armies
anRhai, they were charged
|sedition and threatened with
ion.
stent demands by the Ameri-
bnsul that they be released
been unavailing.
Is, authorities said, has adj
he was offered n Nationalist
rship by South China, but de-
le had accepted. His arrest
technieal charge and the sub
{ abduction was interpreted
We been provoked by the an
site attitude Of the Courier to
brth China cause and its sup
( the Cantonese government.
NO KONG, Jan. 31.-The
|e owned British mail steamer,
Bee, enroutc to Hong Kong
Singapore, wirelessed today
flp following an attack by
m'agcr wireless statement re-
the matter and European
gers have been taken ashore
pirates at Bias Bay, Acar
China.
fign war ships were rushing
full steam to their aid,
Seang Bee is listed in Llovds
pr as a steel steamer of $40
owned by Lin Chin Tsong of
on.
vas reported that 100 pirates
lad shipped ~ passengers
the Seang Bee at sea on
lay morning. The skipper and
= were placed under guard
the pirates proceeded with the
& of Chinese passengers. At
Bay the pirates were reported
e fled with their loot and five
80 passengers, the latter to be
or ransom.
amplification was received
bf the report that European
gers had been taken ashore.
kNGHAI. Jan. 3l.-Twcnty
! |hinese soldiers were executed
hkiang today because they at
rd to board and seize an
can vessel near there. The
rs were members of the army
,eral Yangscn, who has adopt
konciliatory policy toward for
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
Woman's Body Is
Found In Water

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 81. - The
body of an unidentified woman,
about 40 years Of age, was found
three miles off shore at Redondo
Beach, according to report made
to the sheriff s office here today.
The body had apparently been in
the water about "a hours. The wo.
man wore black dress, tan slippers,
a diamond ring and a diamond bar
pin. The body was taken to Tates
undertaking establishment at Re
dondo for Identification.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
Shoots Girl and
Takes Own Life
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SANTA ANA, Cal, Jan. 81. -
Charles Horton, 81, of Long Beach,
is dead and Miss Alice Becker, beau.
tifui blonde manicurist is in a local
hospital today as an aftermath to q
shooting affray staged by Horton in
Miss Becker's home here late Lass
night.
According to Miss Beeker, Horton
came to her home early last evening
and she refused him admittanee. IL
returned later and after shooting
Miss Becker in the shoulder, KILLED
himself by firing a bullet into hi
mouth.
Horton died enroute 10 the hosri.
tia. The girl is expected 10 reeoyer.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
Army Manuevers
Along Border

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-United
States army maneuvers will be held
in the Mexican border area in April
the United Press learned today. In
addition to troops of the eighth
corps area, most Of the army air
corps will participate.
War department officials denv
that the maneuvers have any politi'
cal significance or relation to the
dispute with Mexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
Alleged Hotel
Robber Caught
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31.-Belicv
ed to be responsible for innumerable
hotel room robberies in coast cities
between here and San Francisco.
Jan Crnoevich, was being held by
police here today, awaiting word
from San Francisco where he is said
to be wanted on a warrant.
Crnoevich was taken from room
in downtown hotel where he was
registered under an assumed name.
He denied he was wanted by San
Francisco police.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
wv Saved AS
Steamer Sinks
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LA ADELPHIA, Jan. 3l.-The
can freighter Juvigny was
in lower Delaware river to-
hen she collided in a fog with
Fitish steamer Valemore, below
Island. The Juvigny sank
90 minutes.
tty men Of the Juvigny crew
taken off in small boat to
alemore and brought here.
re were no casualties, accord.
radio from the ValemOre.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Y. w. G. A. annual dinner and
meeting, Hotel Barbara Worth,
$50.
F. and A. NJ. No. 384, Masonic
hall.
1.-THE Red MILL" Valley thea
ter.
''The Overland Stage" Palace
theater.
Tho Family Upstairs, at
Brlnk's tent theater.
TOMORROW
Lions Club luncheon, Hotel Bar
bara Worth.
Methodist mems luncheon, Ho.
tel Barbara Worth.
Methodist Ladies Aid, all day
meeting, with Mrs. r. o. Clark.
Loyal Temperance Legion
meets, bSl Park Avenue. $3.50 p.
m.
Christian church missionary So
ciety tea. Mrs. @. H. Greenweu's,
$3.50.
White Shrine Club luncheon, at
b. d. Bibbin's home.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
Increase Seen
In Population
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-A to-
tai population estimate for the Unit.
Cd States on July l, 1927, was Civ
en- by the United States census bu-
rcau today as llS,62s,O0o
This figure compared with H.,
10000 on July l, 1926, and lO5,-
7lO,62o on January l, 1920.
The new estimate was based ON
data regarding births, deaths, immi-
grafton and emigration.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
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HARRISBURG, Ill, Jan. 81. -
Flood conditions from here to the
Ohio river at Shawneetown assumed
ominous proportions today following
a six inch rise in the river over
night. The stage at Shawneetown
was reported 47.S feet early today
and rising rapidly.
Similar conditions prevailed at
Roseiclare where inhabitants of
lowlands were moving back to the
hills.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31
INTERESTS
ATTACKED
BY SWING
Charges Power Corpora
ti0ns are Flooding Con-
gress With Propaganda
HOPE TO BEAT BILL
Same Companies Seek to
Defeat Muscle Shoals,
Congressman Asserts.
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WASHlNGTON, Jan. 81. - \
charge that the "power corporations
of the country are in combination to
thwart the country's intcntion' by
defeating the Boulder dam, Colorado
river project, was made in the house
TODAY by Representative Swing, Re
publican, California.
Swing, cO-author of the Swing
johnson bill, asserted that "under.
covermen of the power corporations
were causing ga deluge of propa
ganda to be showered upon cong.
ressmen to foster opposition to the
bill.
Are the same interests trying to
thwart disposition of the Muscle
Shoals question: asked Representa-
tive, Jacobstcin, Republican, New
York.
~ understand they are" Swing
replied.
Swing said he was still hopeful of
obtaining a special rule to allow con
sideration of the bill by the house
this session, although appropriation
bills and farm relief probably will
take up much of the remaining five
weeks of the session.
Senator Hiram johnson. Republi-
can, California, co-author of the
Swing-J Johnson Boulder canyon dam
bill, inaugurated action in the senate
today and forced consideration of
the measure in its place on the pro-
gram of the steering committee.
Opponents objected to setting a
time for consideration of the meas.
ure on the ground that the steering
committee program should be given
precedence.
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31.-- The
Swing johnson Boulder Dam bill,
pending in congress, was condemned
in II concurrent resolution to be in
trodueed in the House today as be-
ing of no real or permanent bene-
fit and furthering cotton over-p pro-
duction.
If constructed the irrigation plan
would open large tracts of land for
cotton production, thus bringing
about still greater production
of cotton, the resolution stated.
"Its necessary effect is to great.
lv complicate the problems and in
crease loss now being suffered by
the agricultural interests of the ma
ton generally" the resolution said.
The house was to resume sessions
today at . p. m. after having been
in ad diournment since Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31

The world s most trusting man
has been found. He lost four $50
and two 500 bills on New York
street the other day and advertised
for them.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-31

Tulare's new condensing plant is
turning out one-half carload daily
or swcetened condensed milk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
SENATOR NEWHALL'S
WIDOW DEAD, AGED 10
Succumbs at Summer Home in New
England After Trip From
California.

BY the Associated Press.
WEST TISBURY, Mass, March IS.
Mrs. Virginia Whiting Newhall of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
PENNSYLVANIA HELPS
IN BOOSTING CAPITAL
Railroad Draws Many Visitors An
nually, Using Special Booklet
on City.

In addition to the descriptive book
tets on Washington City recently
printed and now being distributed by
the Southern and Baltimore on
Railroad Cos, the Pennsylvania RAN
road Co. in connection with its per-
sonaI tours, distributes similar
namphlet. setting forth the historic
and beauty spots of the Capital.
For 80 years the Pennsylvania Com.
pany has been attracting hundreds OF
thousands of people to this city by
means of the distribution of these
booklets, Nathan WE'LL. District pas
senger representative of the company:
states. Between $4,000 and 100000 OF
these pamphlets are distributed
throughout the United States and
abroad each year.
The Capital is advertised in the
booklet as a part of the personal tours
plan of the railroad. which has been
in operation for many years. Many
excursion parties, student groups and
club bodies are attracted to Wash
ington each year by the circulation
Of these booklets.
The attractiveness of Washington is
evident, Mr.. WE'LL stated, when 1t is
known that all local hotels already
are sold out for the Easter week end.
Thousands of school children and
sightseers will visit Washington at
that time, he said. and the railroads
are unable to obtain hotel accommoda-
tions for any more visitors.
A recently completed map of the
entire city included in the booklet adds
much to it's value to the stranger Wis
iting the city. All the buildings and
points of interest are listed and de-
scribed. The early history and growth
of the city are also treated in an in:
teresting manner Photographs, many
in fuli.page size, give the contem-
plating visitors an idea of the beauty
nf the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
DOPE, AUTO FLEET
AND GUNS SEIZED
rs, 900 Rounds of Ammuni-
ton Confiscated in New Or
leans-Three Arrested.

BY the Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS. March lS.--A
huge narcotic ring, whose operations
Federal agents believe had extended
into several Southern States. was
thought to have been broken up here
yesterday with the arrest of August
Scontrino, alleged head of the ring,
and two other men.
Along with Scontrino they held An
gelo Pinez, an alleged undesirable
alien. and Daniel Gold, charged with
serving as Scontrino's go-between in
dealing with prospective narcotic pur-
chasers.
Fleet of Autos Seized.
A fleet of IL automobiles in which
officers believe Scontrino made quick
deliveries, and automatics with $4,000
rounds of ammunition with which
they think the cargoes We're protected
also were in the hands of officers.
The arrest came after officers had
arranged for the purchase OF 10
ounces of narcotics at $500 an ounce,
Two ounces of the. prospective pur-
chase already had been delivered to
agents as samples.
Officers telephoned Scontrino that
they nad fOunu the Samples SdtISia
tory and went to his place in Little
Italy" in the lower part of the French
quarter, to procure the remainder.
They found Pinez with Scontrino.
Both men were arrested Scontrino be-
ing relieved of an automatic
Search Reveals Weapons.
A search of his quarters revealed
two other weapons and the ammunl-
ton, while five automobiles parked
In the street and six others. all bear
ing licenses issued to Scontrlno, also
were seized.
Gold, i'm addition to the narcotic
charge. also faced a charge of violat-
ing the prohibition law. Acting indie
pendently of the narcotic squad, pro.
hibition officers raided his place and
found a quantity of home brew anu
other liquors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
COSGRAVE SCORES
EAMONN De VALERA
President of Irish Free State So
Vehement His Boradcasting De-
nunciation Required Cnsoring.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. March 1S.-A denun-
citation of Eamonn de Valera, received
by cablegram by the international
Bloadcasting Corporation from Will
liam T. Cosgrave, President of the
Irish Free State, was so vehement
that the corporations board of direc-
tors eliminated parts of it before
sending it out on the air last night.
In the uncensored message Presi-
dent COsgrave is quoted as declaring
that an insane campaign of destruc-
ton" waged by the eX-President of
the former Irish republic, had cost
the Irish Free State hundreds of mil.
lions of dollars in money and material
He spoke of Mr.. de Valera $ dupes,
who. in the name of freedom, strained
every nerve to deprive their country of
life and liberty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
DROP FORGERY CHARGE.
American, Accused in Mexico, Ex-
onerated in Court.

MEXICO CITY, March Is CR.--
Simeon F. Fuller, an American, long
a resident of Mexico City, was exon.
Grated yesterday of the accusations
made last Summer that in 1914 he had
forged the name of Gen. Juan Venegas
to invoices showing the delivery of
automobile tires from the Goodyear
Co. which Fuller represented at the
time.
The Penal Court dismissed the
charges as unfounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

San Francisco, widow of Senator Ed
win w. Newhal1 of California, died
suddenly yesterday at her Summer
home here. She was 10 years old.
Mrs. Newhall came TO Marthas
Vineyard in January with her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Frederick n. Woods. and
two grandchildren, planning to re-
main for several months.
She was a native of West Tisbury.
and maintained a New England home
here for many years. She was said
to have made more than so trips be-
tween California and Marthas Vine
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
Coffin Company Sues.

The ST. Louis Coffin Co. has sued
Norval X. 1'ab.er. funeral director, for
S4.059 alleged to be due for goods.
wares and merchandise furnished be-
tween March, and October. 1924. The
bill was for S4.459 and only $500 has
been paid ON account. the court is told.
Attorneys Loving & Hammer appear
for the nlaintiff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
Plan Night Liquor
Store to Compete
With Bootlegggers
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia,
March 1S.-The Province says the
government liquor control board
has decided to open a night liquor
store here, in an effort TO com
pete with bootleggers. The clos
ing of the government liquor stores
now is pm. The night store will
probably open at pm. and close
at am.
Under the British Columbia law
liquor can be bought by the bot
tie only from government stores.
and those wanting II after the clos.
ing hour have 10 seek other
sources
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

a start into the lower Kuskokwin
River country in search of f.. G.
Young. missing aviator. whose aban-
doned plane was found early Monday
on the ice OF kuskokwin below
kaltagamut.
Inquiry at Indian villages near
K2ltagamut has revealed no trace of
the veteran airman, who left McGrath
in the teeth of storm last Sunday
for Bethel, a hop OF $50 miles over
one of the most desolate regions of
the North Although Young is well
accustomed 10 the rigorous Alaskan
climate, old-timers point out that few
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

This delightful cough remedy 10
pleasant to take. quickly and
surely relieves coughs, soothes
and heals the irritated bronchial
tract. So pure that IL may he
given TO children with absolute
safety. The dollar family size ls
the most economical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
TRIAL GOES OVER A DAY.
Court Temporarily Adjourns Car
riugton Duel" Hearing.

NEW YORK. March IS t21.--An al.
journed hearing for Col. Edward c.
Darlington. charged with feionioCs an.
sault as "A result of a recent duel
with canes with his brother. was post
poned until tonight when no and his
brother appeared IN court last night.
The me- gistratc had 10 attend to other
Night Court cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

men can live without food or shelter
I'm the 40 below Zerc weatlIe" MEich
has settled over the kuskokwIn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
PLANES AND DOG TEAMS
SEEK MISSING AVIATOR
Parties Formed to Scour Alaska for
E. G. Young, Whose Abandoned
Machine Was Found.

By the Associated Press.
McGRATH. Alaska, March Ia
With airplane and dog teams. parties
from FIVE Alaska towns mustered for