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The time ketp,''s '1rrt had
STATED but, se"inc Dempsey :
action, ! thrust my !ef; arm, in
frcnt as him, and ordered:
Jack, to neutral co rncr,
Dempsey persisted, however,
and tried 70 circle around me in
the other dircrtiol. Then, ap'
parently rcaiil ng that he really
was penalizing himself, he turn
ed and walked quickly to the
southeast corner of the ring,
the farthest neutral corner.
I imm .3iately faced the tim"
keeper .ad by holding up tho
index t!nger of my right hard,
s;gnalled him 'One.' lie took
up the count and l fell in
with his cadence and counted
up to "nine' when Tunncy
arose and the contest was re-
sLmcd.
"My impression of Tinncy
after he had been knocked TO
the canvass was that he rcgaiG-
ed his senses in three or four
seconds and even though Dcmp-
sey hal r";ittd To tie neutral
corner as per instructions that
he, Tunncy, would have been
able to arise in good snap be-
fore the final count.
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Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
Scout Troop 7
Elect Leaders

Boy Scouts of Troop 7, sponsored
by the Elks. held their first fall
meeting at the Elks hall this week
and organized for year of inter
csting activities. Eighteen Scouts
were present, all wearing the com
plcte Scout uniform. w. X. Grant
is scoutmaster for the troop.
Two patrols of eight members
were organized. Edgar Nice was
elected leader Of Patrol No. ! and
l.. II. West of Troop %. Standle"
Rank was chosen senior patrol lead
er. The troop has six new recruits,
who will be initiated at public
ceremony in the city park on Satur-
dav of next week. Rev. Arthur f.
Schultz, who is scoutmaster, and
S. l.. McCrory, scout executive. VIII
be in charge. Troop | of Calexieo
will be present, and will formally
bury "Old Man Crouch. - a vein
er roast is planned. The gathering
will be held at o'clock and the
public is invited to attend.
Troop is planning to organize
another patrol at its regular meet
ing next Wednesday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
Victim of "Hit
And Run" Driver
Dies in Hospital

Samuel Shope, 67, of Seeley died
at the FL Centre Hospital at about
10 O clock last night as result of
in njurics suffered when the mule-cart
he was driving was struck by =
hit and run driver last Tuesday
night. Shope suffered fractured
skull deep laceration of the scalp
and conclusion of the brain.
The injured man was found lying
in the roadway some time after the
accidet by a motorist. He was rush
ed to the FL Centre hospital but lit
tie hope was held for his recovery
The body has been removed to the
Lemons undertaking parlors wher,
IN inquest will be held Monday
morning.
Investigations have been conduct
ed bv the shcriff's office and
through the district attorneys of
flee in an effort to learn the iden
titv of the driver of the machine
hut thus far have proved unavail
ing
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
Waddell Given
His Freedom

J. w. Waddell, 81, of Calipatria,
ore of the five men arrested by
county authorities early Wednesday
morning following the shooting and
serious wounding of Olivia La Vega,
nroprietress of cold drink stand,
Aas been released by order of the
District Attorney. The other four
nen, Tom West. Billy West, w. G.
Lester and Frank Marlar, are still
being detained at the sheriff's Of
free but as yet no charge of formal
rature has been brought against any
OF them.
Waddell was arrested with Tom
West after police were informed
that the two rad participated in 3
arangle over the possession of a
3a-20 revolver, caliber similar TO
tcat of the gun used iii the shoc.-
;nc.
| The district attorney 5 office Of
fered no reason for the release of
Waddell. save that it was not be-
l;cved that he was in any way i'm
rlicatcd in the case. Intimaticn
was made. however, that action
which might lead to a speedy sola-
tion Of the shooting was pendin
md that some new arrests might
! he effected soon.
! At the hospital this morning :.
, was reported that the condition If
the woman was improved and that
! she is expected to recover quickly
i from the effects Of the shooting.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
Riverside Fair
Opens Next Week

With the close of the successful
state fair at Sacramento last week
during which all attendance rec
ords were broken. interest through
out California and especially South
crn California today turned to ac-
tivities centering about the con
struction Of Southern California 5
fair at Riverside which promises to
eclipse all previous efforts in build
ing the annual southland exposition,
according to reports emanating from
fair headquarters today.
According to fair executives, de
partments of the allsouthern Cali
fcrnia fair will be larger in every
detail than that of last year. Many
added features are included in tn
exhibit section and entertainment
program, it was announced.
Ten farm centers are already pre-
pairing exhibits for the extensive
farm and field displays, directors of
the agricultural division reported 4
today. These farm centers incMdc
Carlsbad, Nuevo, Alvord, Fruitvale
Elsinore, Jurupa, Perrist Norcc, an
kelseyville in Lake county.
Promote Farm Contest
Activity generally centering about
the fair grounds and districts il
the southland whose displays viii
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
Lindy's Mother
Gets Telegram
From SciOts

What will probably be among the
longest kilograms ever received by
a private individual has been sent
to Mrs. Evangeline Lodge Lind
lcrgh, by members of the Ancien
Egyptian Order Of Sciots. The
racssage, which was sent from San
Diego ON the occasion of Lind
lergh s initiation into the Sciots
lodge this week, is of particular in
terest here as it contained the sig
natures Of approximately 80 Impe-
rial Valley men.
According to W. J. Reid, topareh
on the Imperial VALLEY pyramid, the
idea Of sending message to Mrs.
Lindbergh was conceived during
the course of the initiation cere
nenies. The message contained
words Of appreciation to Mrs. Lind
t'crgh for her influence as a mother
in developing son Of such high
ideals, and expressed the honor
which the Sciots felt on having he1
san become member Of their or
! d6i.
The feature of the wire was the
/ inclusion Of the name of every man
present in the signature, which il
was expected would contain wei
over G000 names.
! Ell Centre men, who were candi
dates with Col. Lindbergh at thc
! initiation were l.. z. Sargent
! Hayes y. White, Harry Sones anc
! Tom LaE;er. Louis Manns and r
W. Young Of CaleXico were also
among the initiates.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
FILE NCTTCT~ CT
I1JTENTION TO WE'D

Two notices of intention to we'd
were filed at the county clerk s Of
rice this morning and one marriage
license was issued.
The intentions to wed were as fol
lows:
Frujillo-Leon. Jesus Fruif9ln, 80.
native of Mexico and resident Of
San Diego Refugio Leon. 80, native
ct Mexico and resident of San Diego.
Grav-Grav. r. L. Gray, Sc, native
# texas and resident Of Prescott.
Edith GRAY. &c, native of Utah and
resident of Mecca.
The marriage license was issued
as follows:
Ham Odcl. Wallice Ham, 81, nat
i've of Kentucky and resident Of
Nnma. Dorothy Odel, IS, native of
Oklahoma and resident of Yuma.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
BrOthertOn Held
To Answer In
Superior Court

J. A. Brotherton was ordered held
to answer to superior court under
81 900 bail hy Judge /. Mayfield
following a preliminary hearing held
Yesterday afternoon. He is charged
with having escaped from an officer
" lille in custody.
Brotherton was arrested in Cal
exico and was serving term at
thr county Jail on vagrancy charge,
additional information being furnish
cd to the effect that he had been
using narcotics. He was made a
trustee at the Jail and had been
working at the garage.
He failed to return to his cell one
night but the next morning was met
On the highway by car containing
deputy Shcriffs Gillett and Freeman.
Erotherton lost in a footrace with
Harold Gillett which followed.
The defendant was remanded to
thc county Jail in default of bail.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
q 4bouE !
CALIFORNIA
i T TMVN E.NNR1 J
HARRY

The career of Henry Meiggs in
San Francisco was meteoric and
sensational. In July 1S49, when 3S
shipload of lumber. He sold it
at a profit of $4,000 and with the
money launched lumber business
employing over 800 men and clear
ing 100000. Then, regarded as a
substantial citizen, he began a per
iod of heavy speculation-North
Peach reach estate, Meiggs Wharf,
But the depression of 1855 found
Meiggs Property poor and in or
der to continue his activieis, he
forged 100000 worth of city bonds
and warrants. When suspicion was
aroused, he escaped to Chile with
his family and $4,000. There hn
staged a magnificent comeback, -
and in 1873 earned the name of
"Honest Harry by sending an
agent to San Francisco who paid
all his debts with interest.
How many teachers are employed
in state schools!
At the end Of the 1926 term there
were 2S,8oS teachers on the payroll
of state schools.
Why is Pit River so called?
This river on the western slope
of the northern Sierra Nevadas, de-
rived its name from the pits the
Modoc Indians used to dig along It's
banks to trap animals and men. The
pits were cone shaped, - to IA
feet deep and disguised by loose
dirt and brush. Victims were i'm
paled on sharp stakes at the bottom.
Can California S teachers colleges
grand degrees wi h four-yca
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
NEWS BRIEFS
FROM City and County

Sends Lindbergh Thanks.-In ap-
probation Of the courtesy of Col.
Charles A. Lindbergh in giving Ell
Centre such splendid exhibition
Of his flying skill and an opportun
ity to view the Spirit of st. Louis
in action yesterday, w. j. Reid,
upon whose invitation Lindy visited
here yesterday, telegraphed Ell Cen
tro IS thanks to the famous aviator
yesterday afternoon. A report from
Tucson received by Reid stated that
Lindbergh had received the mes
sage at the Cid Pueblo club,J where
he was being entertained.
Order Bottle of Cream from Nc
Bride S Dairy and you will get real
satisfaction. Phone 901Jl. adv
The Gertrude N. Bower School.
Books furnished free. Hours 8 to ]
or 9 to 3, to suit the individual.
Tuition $12 per school month. Prin-
cipal, Gertrude n. Bower, b. A., A.
NJ. 603 Park Ave. Phone 3S5. adv
Adelaide Hartman New Studio
at ia n. Seventh, will open Oct.
lst Pupils now enrolling at former
studio. 5l5 Broadway. Phone 21S.
adv
List Yoour House For Rert with
Edgar Bros. Realty Go. sos Main.
Phone 160. adv
Be Thrifty. Have your shoes re-
paired. Electric Shoe Shop. adv
Dregsmaking, Hemstitching and
plating. Call 26i. Mrs. c. G. Brooks.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
CalexicO's Hotel
Facilities Are
Being Improved

Improvements to CalcXico's hotel
facilities are being made this week
the st. Francis hotel in that city
having been taken orer by a new
lessee, who is making extensive
changes. Following its opening Oct.
|, the hotel will be known as the
Gateway. NJ. NJ. Wells, former San
ia Barbara and eastern hotel man,
is the new lessee.
Mr.. Walls announces that $l5o0
will be spent in the cleaning alone.
He has two shifts of men working
on. the job of renovating and paint.
ing every one of the % rooms. The
furniture is also being repainted
and re-cnamelcd. and some new
equipment installed.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
Mrs. Shown to Be
Buried Sunday In
San Ber nardino

Funeral services for Mrs. Fora
Shown. Il, who died Wednesday in
lie northern part Of the state, will
be held in San Pernardino tomorrow
4ftcrnoon at 2:30 from the Mark b.
shaw Funeral pariors, 46S Fifth
;trect.
Mrs. Shown was stric ken suddenly
i'll last week and was hurried to the
cast when her condition became cri-
rical. Her condition grew continually
worse despite all efforts to aid he".
Mrs. Shown is well known and loved
y Il wide circle of friends in this
.iiy, having been a resident here
for the past 10 years:
The deceased is survived by son,
i:utiedge, and four brothers and six
sisters. Four sisters and three bro
thcr reside here.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
immigration Men
Pick Up Aliens

Frank Mitchell of Yuma, an In
dian, was arrested late yesterday
afternooa by members Of the Immi-
grafton department on a warrant is
sued by immigration authorities.
Mitchell was locked up at the coun-
ty Jail pending a hearing on depor'
tation.
The immigration officials also
picked up lie On, a Chinese, near
FL Centre, He was taken to the
county Jail where he is being hell
on charges of illegal entry into the
United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
Cases
Are Put Over

Due to the absence of both su-
perior court judges from FL Centre
n, law and motion calendar was
held yesterday. Several criminal
ct,ens had been srhednied to come
before the court Friday but
these were put over for one week.
They are as follows: Dave Connors
end Juan De Leiva. both convicted
en- charges based on bad checks,
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24

Is there any organized effort to
control the mealy bug in California
Which county has the least min
eral production?
Is the jacaranda tree a native Of
California?
When was the first effort made
10 exclude Orientals.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
THE WEATHER

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA -
Fair tonight and Sunday but fog
west portion tonight: normal tenn
perature: fire hazard below normal;
moderate westerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24

hearing ON applications for proba-
tion. Arrangement and plea in the
following cases: Bert Anderson,
charged with driving an automobile
while under the influence of intoxi-
eating liquor: Harold Clarke, charg-
ed with taking an automobile with
cut the consent OF the owner; A.
Pecrraro. charged with failing to
stop and render aid following an
automobile accident.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24

For Paperhanging, Painting and
Sec Walter ID. Pollard,
733 Broadway. Phone 99i. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24

List Your House FOR Sale with
tdgar Bros. Realty Co. COS Main.
fbopc 100. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
Instructions Given
Both Fighters, Is
Claim of Referee

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Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24

Why Pay More7 Eight lbs. of
good tomatoes for 25c. Tropical
Fruit Co. lo43 Main. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24

Marie Reitz jenkins, Specialist in
violin technique and artistic inter
probation, is registering pupils this
week. Special couse for beginners,
Thorough systematic training for
| advanced players. Make reservations
early to insure booking. Studio 500
|Olive. Phone AZ. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24
ToMoRRoW's QUESTIONS:

courses Yes, in certain specific
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24

Reynolds Furniture Co. Pianos
'or rent. Phone l92W. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24

DR.. A. B. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24

Civil Action Filcd.-A civil action
was filed at the county clerks of
iice yesterday afternoon py William
j. Ryan against Al B. Thumann and
Hazellc Thumann. The complaint
charges that the defendants gave
the plaintiff their promissory note
tor $3.50 and that nothing has been
paid on it. Judgment in that a
mount is asked. James W. Glass.
|t1rd is appearing as attorney for
the plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24

|yDefaGt Hearing Sought.-A re
hucst for default hearing in the
|livorcc action brought by Josiah \.
Bowers agains Conoia S. Bowers
was filed at the county clerk : of
flee Yesterday afternoon by James
NJ. Glassford, attorney for the plain
Tiff. The request seeks to have the
files in the case presented in court
|,n Friday morning. The action is
nsnL ON a eharrn of desert inn
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24

! Activity generally centering about
the fair grounds and districts in
the southland whose displays will
Imperial Valley press., 1927-09-24

Nine. katherine Ward -Eupe'ian.
Science o. |oIcc aud Art of Song.
High school credits. Studio 542 Olive
81. Phone 39J. 14tf
The border vidette., 1927-08-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Superior Court OF Santa
Cruz county, State OF Arizona.
In the matter OF the estate OF
Robert 9. Howell, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given by the
~ undersigned executrix Of the
estate OF Robert G. Howell, deceas-
ed, TO the creditors of and all per.
sons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit them. with the
necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication
OF this notice to the said executrix
at the law Offices OF Hardy & Har-
dy, 220 Trust Building. Nogales,
Arizona, the same being the place
for the transaction OF the business
OF said estate, in said county OF
Santa Cruz, State OF Arizona.
MINERVA BOYD HOWELL,
Executrix Of the estate OF Robert
G. Howell, deceased.
Dated Nogales. Arizona, this 18th
day OF July, 1927. 7.16.5t.
The border vidette., 1927-08-06
From Surf to
Mountain>top

Cool fascinating Fairgrounds
along the Pacif fc extend this
allslring invitation.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Observation-Disclosures.
A tonic, refreshing breeze
sweeping in from the ocean.
Dense-wooded hillsides: fer-
tile valleys dotted with pictur-
esque hamlets. Great cities.
Your favorfte summer recrea.
fion finer than you have ever
known it to be.
: Visit the Pacific Coast this
summer; let it refresh and rec
create you. Enjoy your happi-
est vacation. Roundtrip fares
are low; you cansee the whole
Coast at surprisingly low cost.
: For example: only $50
roundtrip to Los Angeles;
1925 to San Francisco. Re-
turn limit Is days.
Ask about Southern Paci.
6c's new Double Route Coast
Trip. illustrated folders about
ehis and other inviting west-
coast journeys now ready.
The border vidette., 1927-08-06
SUMMONS

In the Superior Court Of Santa
Cruz county, State OF Arizona.
Dolores Phelps de Rossini, plain
tiff, vs.. Frank Rossini, defendant.
Action brought in the Superior
Court of Santa Cruz county, State
OF Arizona, and the complaint filed
in the said county OF Santa Cruz
in the Office OF the clerk OF said
superior court.
In the name OF the State OF Ari-
zona to Frank Rossinl, defendant,
greeting:
You are hereby summoned and
required to appear in an action
brought against you by the above
named plaintiff in the superior
court OF Santa Cruz county, State
OF Arizona, and answer tho COM
plant therein filed with the clerk
Of this said court. at Nogales, in
said county, within twenty days
after the service upon you Of this
summons, ii served in this said
county, or in all other cases within
thirty days thereafter, the times
above mentioned being exclusive
Of the day OF service, or judgment
by default will be taken against
you.
Given under my hand and seal
ofthe superior court OF Santa Cruz
county, State Of Arizona, this 9Th
day Of July, 1927.
Seal. RoBT. E. LEE,
Clerk OF the said Superior Court.
7-9.5t.
The border vidette., 1927-08-06
SUMMONS NO. 1922

In the Superior ourt of San.
to ruz County, State of Ari.
zona.
w. F. Christmann. plaintiff, !,
vs.. William D. Corson and label
e. Corson, his wife, Defendants.
In the name of the State of
Arizona, to William D. Corson
and label e. Corson defendants,
greeting:
You are hereby summoned and
required to appear in an action
brought against you by the
above-named plaintiff in the Su.
perior Court of the State of Ari.
zona, in and for Santa Cruz
County, and answer the Com.
plant therein filed with the
Clerk of this Court, at Nogales,
in said County. within twenty
days after the service upon you
Of this summons. il served in
this County, and or in other
cases within thirty days there
after. the times above mentioned
being exclusive Of the day Of
service. or judgement by default
will be taken against you.
Given under my hand and the
Seal of the Superior Court of
Santa Cruz County, State of Ari.
zona, this 21st day of June. 1927.
(Seal) ROBERT E. LEE,
Clerk of said Superior Court.
The border vidette., 1927-08-06
SUMMONS NO. 1923

In the Superior Court of the
State of Arizona in and for the
County of Santa Cruz.
WI Christmann, plaintiff, vs..
Frank T. Berry; Nora E. Berry:
Nogales Oil & Gas Company, 3
corporation; Elgin Oil Company,
a corporation; Delevan Foltz;
John Oliver; L. E. Bechtol,
Special Deputy of the Super
intendent of Banks, in charge of
the First State Bank of Patago.
mia, Arizona. q corporation; E.
F. Bohlinger, Administrator of
the Estate of r. r. Richardson,
deceased, defendants.
In the name of the State of
Arizona, To:
Frank T. Berry: Nora E. Ber.
ry: Nogales Oil and Gas Compa-
ny, . corporation; Elgin Oil Com
pany, . corporation; Delevan
Foltz; John Oliver: L. E. Bechtol.
Special Deputy of the Super
intendent of Banks, in charge of
The First State Bank of Patago
mia, Arizona, q corporation; E.
F. BohlinRer, Administrator of
the Estate of r. r. Richardson,
deceased, Defendants Greeting:
You are hereby summoned and
required to appear in an action
brought against you by the
above-named plaintiff in the Su
perior Court of the State of Ari
zona, in and for Santa Cruz
County, and answer the Com.
plant therein filed with the
Clerk of this court, at Noeales,
in said County, within twenty
days after the service upon you
of this summons, if served in
this County, and or in all other
cases. within thirty days there.
after, the times above mentioned
being exclusive of the day of
service. or judgment by default
will be taken against you.
Given under my hand and the
Seal of the Superior Court of
SantaCruz county, State of Ari.
zona, this 29th day of June, 1927.
(Seal) ROBERT E. LEE,
Clerk of said Superior Court.
The border vidette., 1927-08-06
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona. octo-


Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Octo-
23. 1896.
To Mrs. E. E.<Allen formerly Mrs. II. c.
Schough) her heirs or assigns:
You are notified that 1 have expended One
Hundred Dollars in labor and improvements
on the LIVE OAK mining claim recorded in
Book 81, Page i6 as will appear by certificate
filed in the Office of the Recorder OF said county,
in order to hold said mining claim under the
provision of Section 23z4 Revised Statutes OF
the United States, and paragraph gas. Revised
Statutes of Arizona. being the amount required
to hold said claim for the year ending July Ist,
1896. And if WITHIN ninety (eo) days after the
first publication of this notice you fail or re-
fuse to contribute your portion or portions OF
such expenditure co-owner your interest
in said claim will become the property of the
undersigned according to said Section 7324, and
said paragraph. H. T. RICHARDS.
First publication october 73, I926.. 3m
The border vidette., 1927-08-06

FARM WANTED by cash buyer.
Any location if a bargain. Will
deal with owner only. Give best
cash price and describe. Address
S. l. Reed, White River Jet.
Vermont.
The border vidette., 1927-08-06
III. ManInyents NewfOrd
Gas Saver & Quick
Starter.


Walter Critchlow, 44O2-P ST.,
Wheaton, ILL.,, has patented a
new gas saver and quck starter
that beats anything ever gotten
out. With it on Fords show AS
66 miles on / gallon. Other
makes do equally as we'll. This
new invention saves gas and oil,
makes a Ford start instantly in
any weather and completely de-
carbonizes the engine. Mr..
Crichlow offers / free to adver
tise. Write him for one. He
also wants County and State
Distributors who can make $500
to $25OO monthly.
Evening star., 1927-12-04

Mexico, which are considered the old.
est trees in the world.
These figures are furnished by DR..
Legrand, a we'll known French nat.
uralist. He also points out singular
differences in the longevity Of ami.
mails of varying species. The croco-
die and the carp live, he says, 300
years; the elephant and the whale,
200; the falcon, $50; the parrot and
the eagle, 100; the lion and the rhin-
oceros, So; the goose, common pike
and the pelican, so; the hart and vul-
ture. 40; the ass. bull and camel, 80:
the horse. %; the peacock. from % to
25: the pig, bear, cow, pigeon, cat,
dog, deer, wolf and the fresh.water
lobster, 20; the duck, nightingale,
lark, fox and pheasant. Is; the can.
ary and the cricket average 10: the
rabbit lives 8; the squirrel and hare. z.
Insects which undergo metamorph-
osis live usually from one to two
years and there are fisss whose span
of life is one day. Nature, it will be
seen. shows man no special favor. or
disfavor among the animals. The
great epidemics which has disap.
peared at the edict of science, to.
gether with intelligence in the matter
of living, are the chief causes which
are favoring and will in the future
favor mans longevity.