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Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
SINCLAIR
AIDE Will
NOT TALK
Clark Keeps Mum During
Questioning by Federal
Grand Jury.
ARR EST FOLLOWS
Principal in Sinclair
Jury Tampering Case to
Get Hearing

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-Shel-
don Clark, Chicago sportsman and
lieutenant Of Harry F. Sinclair, to-
day refused to testify before the
grand jury concerning alleged tam
pering with jurors in the Fall-Sin-
clair conspiracy trial.
Government attorneys Immediate
" took him to the office of L. s.
Commissioner Nccdham rurnage,
where warrant charging him with
jury tampering conspiracy was
sworn.
A hearing will be given him two
weeks from today. Actual issuance
of n warrant was unnecessary as
Clark was Immediately avariable and
appeared voluntarily before United
States Commissioner Needham Turn
age on a complaint similar to that
r,ade against Harry +. Sinclair last
week.
The warrant sworn against Sim
clair is still held in abeyance.
Lee Mosher furnished bond for
Clark, who appeared smiling AMI
chatting affably when the proceed
ings were taken against him.
Turnage fixed the date for Clark )
hearing as a fortnight hence despite
violent protests by Clark's attor-
ncys.
After further discussion, how
ever, the date for the hearing was
set for November %, after attorneys
pointed out that the first date set
was Thanksgiving day.
Clark demanded a hearing at the
earliest possible date which was
November'2I, saying he wanted "a
ret "this burden off my shoulders
Ls soon as possible. y
Clark refused to answer about 30
questions put by the grand jury on
Tie grounds that answers would
tend to incriminate him, according
10 government attorneys.
Burns Son Called
Thus he was named as the third
principal in the alleged jury tanner
ing conspiracy, which caused the
Fall Sinclair mistrial. days ago.
Clark is charged by the government
with having helped Mason Day, an
other Sinclair lieutenant, direct the
activities of the Burns Detectives IN
shadowing the jurors.
The grand jury also had before it
today w. Sherman Burns, secretary
of the agency which allegedly pro-
v;dcd Sinclair with the Jury shad
overs, and Harry Jeffreys, per
sonal employc of the oil multi mil
lionairc. Jeffreys is said to have
employed the Burns agents and the
government believes he was "pay-
MASTER for his employer in this
transaction.
Young Burns, son of William ].
Burns, was before the grand jury an
hour and half.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
Young Reappoints
Accounts Board

SACRAMENO, Nov. 10.-Gover-
nor Young today reappointed three
members of the state board of ac-
countancy as follows:
b. w. Bours, San Francisco; !;
John F.. Forbes, San Francisco, and
II. Ivor Thomas, Los Angeles.
The governor said he had investi-
gated these members and had learn
ed from expert accountants all over
the state that they were cable of
ficials and should be retained on the
board.'
The terms of all three had expir-
ed. The board also includes two
other members, George r. Keast of
San Francisco and Raymond f..
Blight of Los Angeles, whose terms
have not expired.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
Armistice Day
Legal Holiday

Tomorrow-Armist Days
a legal holiday, and as such will
be observed in Ell Centre. City
and county departments, schools,
the Imperial Irrigation District,
and places of business in general,
will be closed for the entire day.
Such businesses as cannot close
for the entire day will be closed
at least portion of the time.
No local program will be con-
Quoted, the members of Boyce
Aten Post uniting as is the Gus
tom, in the valley-wide celebra-
tion, which is scheduled for
Brawley this year.
Flags should be displayed at
full staff from sunrise to sunset.
The Press will be published to-
morrow, going to Press in ad-
vance of the usual time.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
"The Lord LOveth
ACheerful Giver"

She refused to give her name.
and none Of the Press force
knows who she is. This morning
she called at the office and stat
ed she wished to make a contri-
button to the Red Cross. AL
though the Press has not IS yet
been asked to assist in the an
nual roll call. the money was ac-
cepted and the editor has the
ladv's contribution of $40, which
will he turned over to Colonel
Phillips, local representative of
the American Red Cross.
IT have the MONEY nov. and
may not have it later on" the
woman said, 90 so YOU may as
well take it. I prefer that my
name remain unknown.
The story is told for a triple
purpose: TO inspire others to aid
the Red Cross; to publish good
deed; and to make the fact of
the contribution known so as to
remove temptation from our path
rs the donation is in currency, ana
$40 is lot of money.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
FEDERAL TAX ON
ADJUSTMENTS To
BE PROTESTED
BY United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-Rep-
resentatives of theatrical enterprises
opened a fight on the 10 percent
levy ON admission today at the
house ways and means committee
tax bill hearing.
Cigar and tobacco manufacturers
also prepared to protest existing
rates on their commodities.
With this testimony, the hearing
will close this afternoon and the
committee will begin executive ses-
sions tomorrow to work out features
of the new bill which must be ready
when congress reconvenes.
The list of final witnesses in
cluded:
Lignon johnson, New York, In
ternational Theatrical association;
Bert New, Motion Picture Produc-
ers; M. J. O'Toole, motion picture
theater owners; William A. Brady,
New York, theatrical enterprises; j.
H. Farrell, Auburn, N. Y, Profess
sional Baseball Leagues; Charles
Dushkind, Tobacco Manufacturers !;
Marion Devries, California Vineyard
Association; William Hamilton Os-
borne, Authors League, and Ivan
Kelso, Automobile Club of Southern
4GAlifssnia, !, I.aa Angeles.
The committee has not yet decid-
ed whether it will seek an investi-
CATION of the so called estate tax
lobby which is reported here work
ing for repeal for that provision. If
no decision is reached before con-
gress con venes, Representative
Rainey, Democrat, Illinois, has an
nounced he will introduce a resolu-
tion calling for such inquiry.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
Genoa Swept by
Heavy Gales
ny United Pres. Leased Wire

GENOA, Nov. l0.--Gales whose
alarming violence increased steadily
hour by hour swept the whole Lig
urian coast today, forcing craft
from fishing smacks to ocean liners
to take refuge in sheltered harbors.
Aboard the liner Conte Verde,
which was taking shelter in Nado
Bay, were surviving members of the
crew of the liner Principessa Ma
falda, sunk off the Brazilian coast
with heavy loss of life.
An unidentified Jugo-Slovakian
steamer bucking the gale off the
Genoa harbor radioed that she had
incurred serious damage.
Several steamers, including the
shipping board steamer West Modus
of Portland, Ore, were unable to
enter Genoa harbor and were forced
to take refuge in the bay of Vado.
Vessels in Genoa harbor were forced
to strengthen their moorings.
The French steamers PLM-14 and
PLM-16 broke their moorings,
struck wharf and were damaged.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
Rose Sees Hope
For Agreement on
Power Question

Contrary to reports received here
yesterday to the effect that Ari-
zona was not represented at the
Boulder Dam power conference
booked in Los Angeles yesterday
d meeting was held with Arizona
represented it was announced at
the Imperial Irrigation District
headquarters this morning.
Mark Rose, member of the
board of directors of the district
accompanied the local delegation
to Los Angeles. He returned to Ell
Centre this morning and said an in
formal conference had been held
with Nevada, Arizona and Califor-
hia represented. The confab went
long way toward bringing about
Il solution of the ALLEGATION of pow
er rights. He said that while the
meeting was adjourned with no de
finite date set for the next gath
ering, he believed that another CON
ference will be called soon and that
at that time an agreement may be
reached.
Director Rose said that the ques-
tion was discussed from every angle
at the meeting in Los Angeles and
that he believes that those seeking
to bring about n working agree
ment met on Il much more amicable
footing than that which has char
acteriZed previous gatherings.
The delegation from the valley.
consisting of Earl G. Pound, w. O.
Blair, Ira Atcn, G. Il. Childers, NJ.
j. Dowd and. +. II. McIver CON
tinued on to Fresno last night fol
lowing the conference at Los Ang-
cles and will attend the meeting of
the California Irrigation Districts
association to be held there.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
Hope For Unity
of Farm Bodies
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.--An
effort TO unite the great farm
organizations of the country, the
American Farm Bureau Federation.
the National Grange and the Far
mcrs Union of America, on one pro
gram for farm relief will be made
by the executive officers of the or
ganizations, it was announced today
after two day session here.
The executive officers were un-
able to agree on farm relief and
Muscle Shoals legislation, it was cX-
planned. because thev were tied by
politics adopted bv the three bodies
national conventions. They did
agree, however, on "a Legislative
matters at this conference, it was
said.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
VALLEY TOUR BY
BUSINESSMEN TO
BE POSTPONED

Postponcmcnt of the tour of the
valley, sponsored by the University
Extension service department, and
the passing of resolution favoring
the establishment of Il cannery in
Holtvillc. marked the meeting of
the directors of the Chamber of
Commerce last night.
The matter of the valley tour was
FIRST brought before the board. In
this trip it is hoped to get the bus
mess men of the valley together for
a 50-mile trip which will include
visit to many points of interest in
the valley. In these visits the man
in charge of the various experiments
being conducted will explain the ma
ture of their work to the travellers,
giving the business men an idea Of
the extent of the research work
which is being carried on continual
ly.
The tour has been set for Decem-
Der IA. 1t was originally scheduled
for next week but due to conflict
with the "Good Will" excursion i'm
to Arizona, the date has been
changed.
A. L. Hcnchey, representative
Of the American Coffee Planters
and Packers, appeared before the
board with several other represent
ativcs and outlined plans for the cs-
tablishmcnt Of a cannery at Holt
Vile. He pointed out that the can
able amount of the products now
able amount of he Toducts now
raised in the valley which are al
lowed to go to waste after prices be
gin to drop.
He outlined the great benefit
which would be derived by all
from this saving of valley products
and asked that the board approve
the plans as outlined.
The board then passed resolu-
ton endorsing the project.
To Greet Highway Officials
w. G. Costello, as chairman of the
"Good WHIP excursion reported
that everything is moving along
smoothly for the proposed trip into
Arizona and said that the special
train will be ordered today. Those
wishing to make reservations now
are urged to get in touch with the
secretary of the chamber at once.
Ray Edgar was appointed chair
man of committee to wait on the
members of the California Highway
Commission. scheduled to arrive in
FL Centre Monday night. A lunch
con will be held in their honor Mt
that time and those Interested in
the progress of good roads are urged
to attend.
A petition seeking to regulate the
opening and closing hours of GER
tain businesses in the city was pre-
scented at the meeting but the board
took no action in the matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
Birger Gangster
Escapes Jail
ny United Press Leased Wire

MARION, Ill.,, Nov. l0.-County
authorities throughout Southern IL
linois cooperated today in search
Cor Harvey Dungcy, member of the
notorious Birger gang, who last
night sawed his way to freedom
from the Williamson county Jail
here.
Dungcv was waiting trial for the
riurder of Lyle "Shag' Worshim,
who was sprayed with machine gun
bullets "beeausc he talked too
much with the Sheltons,' rival
gangsters.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
jailed When Fine
Is Not Paid

]. Tsurudome, Mexican, proprietor
Of a rooming house on Broadway
was locked up at the county Jail this
morning. He entered plea of
guilty to a charge of unlawful pos
session of Intoxicating liquor about
n month ago and was fined 5000.
Due to the fact that he had fam
lily including seven children to sup
port he was given two weeks in
which to pay 800 of the fine and
released when 5000 was furnished.
But he failed to appear with the
other 800 and this morning he was
taken into custody pending payment
Of the remainder of the fine.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
Giles May Hop
Off Saturday
ny United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. TO-
Captain. Frederick Giles may start
his long flight from Mills Field, the
municipal airport, to Honolulu at
dawn Saturday, he announced today.
Giles had originally planned to
take off Friday, but weather re-
ports caused him to change his
plans to Monday.
However, with clearing weather
in prospect today he said he plans
to fly to Honolulu in time to break
fast there Sunday.
From Honolulu, he said, he would
fly to the Island of VIII Levu, in
the Fiji group, thence to Brisbane
and "home" to Wellington, total
Of 5000 miles.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
TO SELL ANOTHER BLOCK
OF VETERANS BONDS
by United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 10. An
additional block of $4.000,000 of
California Veterans Welfare Bonds,
authorized at the last general elec-
tion. will be sold next February, ac-
cording to plans laid todav by
George E. Stout, secretary of the
Veterans Welfare Board
Checks totalling $533,000 were
forwarded to veterans for loans on
the purchase of homes and farms,
Stout announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
ARIZONA.
TOUR IS
ASSURED
Special Train to Leave
Here Sunday Carrying
Valley Businessmen.
SPACE AVAILABLE
Committee Will Reserve
Number of Tickets For
Late Arrivals.

Complete arrangements for the
"Good Will" Excursion into Ari-
zona have been made, it was an.
nounced this morning by w. G.. Cos
tello, chairman of the committee in
charge. The train which is to car.
ry the Imperial valley delegates into
Arizona has been chartered. Badges
to be given out on the train have
been ordered and every last detail
has been cared for to get away to
an 8 o o'clOck start Sunday morning.
The train will be composed of
four pullmans, club car and
spacious observation car. 1t will
also include a baggage car.
The badges bear the inscription,
con to Arizona-Good Will Tour"
and Associated Chambers of Com
merce of Imperial Valley with a
space left for the insertion Of the
name of the wearer.
Practically every town in the
valley will be represented on the
trip. The special will leave the val
ley at s. o'clock Sunday morning,
proceeding to Yuma where a few
hours will be spent and the party
Joined by a delegation of about 20
Yuma members of the Yuma Cham
Der of Commerce.
The next stop will be at Phoenix,
the train arriving Sunday night. All
day Monday will be spent in Phoe-
nix, the special going to Tucson
Monday night. Eight and one-half
hours will be spent in Tucson and
departure for Nogales taken. The
tourists win stop IN Nogaies for
five hours returning to the valley
early Wednesday morning.
Arizona to Greet Visitors
Official notices have been sent to
the various chambers of commerce
in Arizona relative to the trip and
arrangements have been made for
the entertainment of the "Good
Will" delegates.
Reservations for the train are
still open. They may be made
through the secretaries of any of
the chambers in the valley up un-
til tomorrow night and after that
through w. G.. Costello, chairman
of the committee, in care of the
FL Centre Chamber of Commerce. A
few reservations will be available
at the train Sunday morning for
those deciding at the last minute
to take the trip.
The names of those from Calexi-
co, Holtville and FL Centre district
to make the tour, who have made
reservations thus far are:
Calexico: Mr.. and Mrs. CIV.
Brockman; Harry Howman; Earl
Cavanaugh; Joe Zurckeman; Louis
Manss; Henry Zurcher and L. 8.
Watts.
IIoltville: Mr.. and Mrs. T. u.
Stanley; +. Goellner; Carl Morferd
and A. C. Swink.
FL Centre: r. Y. Watson; o., G.
Horne; Joe Rush: c. w. Remele;
Leo Hetzel; II. p. Meyer; w. w.
McEupu; r. P. Moore; r. f. Clay
ton; w. C. Costello: Joe kim;
Ralph Swami: A. G. Johnston: w.
A. Tondro: Douglas Deeble: w. j.
Strickland; p. C. Thacker; Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Scheniman; Mr.. and
Mrs. r. II. Hickcox: Mr.. and Mrs.
Fl. w. Horton; II. r. Berger; +. r.
Nuttall; Arthur f. Skeets and Mr..
and Mrs. w. r. Conway.
The names of those to Join the
"Good Will" excursion from the
other valley districts have not been
turned in rs vet.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
Scale DEMURRER FILED

A demurrer to the complaint in
the ease, of Ruby F.. Scale against
George Scale was filed at the county
clerk s office this morning. In the
demurrer the defendant charges
that it cannot be determined wheth-
or or not the plaintiff seeks divorce
or CUSTODY of the minor child of the
couple, Several grounds for dismis-
sal of the complaint are cited.
Charles s. McKelvey is appearing
as attorney for the defendant.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
Lindbergh Goes
On Active Duty
by United P"ess Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 The
war department made known TODAY
it had ordered Colonel Charles A.
Lindbergh "with his consent, - to
active duty ut Selfridge Field,
Mich. from November Q to Decem-
bcr 81.
Thouph Lindberoh is hailed az
the nation'S greatest hero. he had
nj objection to being called with
other army air reservists to serve
his allotment of annual duty.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
HUGE Brewery in
Detroit Raided
ny United pre.s Leased Wire

DETROIT, Mich, Nov. 10.-With-
in Is hours after election returns
established the defeat Of Mavor
John w. Smith, avowed "wet.'
large underground brewery beneath
Woodward avenue, netroit's prinei-
pal thoroughfare, was raided last
Inipht.
Whiskev, wine, beer and distill-
ing paranhernalia valued at more
than 100000 were seized.
Ramifications of the brewery ex-
tended not only under the PRINCIPAL
street but under a citv park and
orchestra hall. home of the Detroit
symphony Orchestra.
-
Many q nolitical nlatfp~-a .tef y
called "pasterniere - fiction =
turns out TO be best-sellcr.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
What's Doing
TONIGHT

Radio: KGEN, weekly feature
program, 9-10.
Pythian Sisters meet, Davis
hall, 8.
Indoor baseball: See page 6.
Boyce Aten post. American
Legion, ninth annual Armistice
dav dance. Masonic Temple. $50.
''Eastside, Westside," Palace
theater.
Night classes, high school.
Becky Valley theater.
Present Day Club meets, A. M.
Williams home.
B. P. o. Elks meet, 8 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-10
TOMORROW

Valley-wide Armistic d Y
celebration, Brawley, all day.
Girls Indoor baseball: Holtville
VS.. Central high, here, 1880.
Football: Holtville VS.. Central,
here, $3.50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY
Pageant at the Christian Church by the members Of the womenis
Missionary society in observance of Educational Day at 1880 d m. in
place Of the regular services

SUNDAY
Pageant at the Christian Church by the members Of the wOmens
Missionary society in observance of Educational Day at 1880 /. m. in
place Of the regular services.
MONDAY
W.. NJ. u Circle Number Three will meet at the home Of Mrs.
Luther Cook for a study hour on aHow to Pray Mrs. Be- q cIark
chairman. Womens Auxiliary OF the Presbyterian church will meet in
regular session at the church at $3.50 p. M. 49,
General meeting Of the Womens Guild and the Auxiliary at the
parish rooms at 3 p. m
Ladies' Altar society. Mrs. William Richter, hostess at her home
at $3.50 p. m
wOmens Missionary society. regular business meeting and Bible
study at 3 p m. at the Methodist church, leader Mrs. G. S. Stel.
Ladies' Aid. Christian church. win meet for final plans for the
Christmas sale Dec g. 3 and 10. Circles will meet at 8 p. 4. with
general meeting at $3.50 p. m.
Eastern Star meeting ut the Masonic Temple at 1880 %. n.
TUESDAY
Learners club will meet at the Baptist church at $3.50 p. m.
Mardi Bridge club will meet at the home Of Mrs. W. r. Brown at
her country home at $3.50 p. m.
Tuesday Evening Bridge club, Lieut.. and Mrs. John H. Claybrook,
Jr, entertaining at the Officers Club at s !. m.
WEDNESDAY
FL Jardin Service club will meet with Mrs. c. D. Loop at her home
at 2:30 .. m. for a study hour.
Evening Bridge club will meet with ID. NJ. l. Murray at her home
o Washington street at 1880 D. NJ.
Wednesday Tournament Bridge club, Mrs. J. l. Bogus, hostess at
3 I. M.
Wednesday Bridge club. Mrs. ". I. Tucker. hostess at her home at
$3.50 p m.
Just Sew club. hostess. Mrs. Harry Slavitchek at her home at 8 !. m.
Self Culture club. Mrs. voney Taylor. hostess. at her home on
Levee street with Mrs. George Hamilton. leader Of the lesson.
THURSDAY
Merry MatrOns Bridge club. Mrs. Harry Grow. hostess, at her home
in FL Jardin.
Post Bridge club. Mrs. v. z. Brown. hostess at 3 p m. in her home
at Fort Brown.
American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Home at 1880
p m.
First Ward PIT. A. will meet at the school at $3.50 p. m.
1925 Bridge club will meet with Mrs. !. NJ. Jester at La Verne
apartments 0 n Elizabeth street.
FL Jardin PIT. A. will meet in regular business session at the
school house at . !. m.
Victoria Heights PIT. A. will meet at the school at . p m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

Christian church in San Benito Fri
day at an all-day meeting. Mrs. w.
r. Stone Of San Benito was reelected
president; Mrs. pirons of Pharr, re-
elected vice president; Mrs. Tyre
Brown, Harrington. was made fl
n%ancial secretary and treasurer Of
the district.
Those attending from Brownsville
besides Mrs. Nertrees were Mes
danes George Easterly. VI. o. Bren-
ner. and L. ID. Garrasd.
The report by Mrs. Stone of the
state meeting which she attended at
Austinw ms delivered during the af-
ternoon and was fDitowpd by short
Valley reports form the different
units.
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noon was led by Mrs. ". L. Conrad
who delivered a talk entitled.- The
Technique Of the One Act Play.
This play discussion was followed by
the reading Of ~"Eugenieally speak
ing q short play, by Mrs. g. w.
Watson. The author Is Edward Good
man.
What is considered among the
best examples OF a good n act play
was dramatized BY five OF the mem
bers of the club, Mesdames B. L.
Cole, III. L. Yates, c. G. Stewart, r.
r. Yates, and ". T.. Conrad. The play
given was ~The CIod.r that realistic
production BY Lewis Beech.
Miss Annie KENNY Of Albany. n
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Valley Society NewS
and EDentS

ern musical romance. "Just Fancy
that II playing In New York City
Just now with one Of the principal
characters Mrs. Whiffin, now az
years old, who has acted with many
celebrities during her career. The
play is conferred around the Prince
Of Wales. Also Mrs. Taylor gave q
review. or ~The Desert Song" and
PLAYED selections from IN.
The group was the first 20 60 on
record as accepting the "buy in
Brownsville movement. Also they
have started n move 20 cultivate
CONTINUED on page two)
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Continued on page twOl
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MRS. STEWART.

fore the group disbanded for the
evening.
MRS. STEWART.
A pleasing color scheme indicat-
ing the coming holidays Of red and
green was featured in the candles
and radiance roses used in the home
Of Mrs. @. G. Stewart for the meet
ing Of the members Of the Self Gull
ture club and guests Wednesday af-
taTnoon. Mrs. J. X. Bull, mother OF
Mrs. Stewart, was hostess 90 the
group.
washington Square Plays" the
subject Of the lesson for the after
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

BY NINE. LISBETH
Bands Of brown beaver lend a
distinctive air to this sports
model OF brown and white calf
skin. Beaver bands trim the col
lar. cuffs and pockets and the
belt il also beaver. Note the cut
steel buckle which fastens the
belt. Marceline Day posed.