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Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
PLAN BIG DAY
FOR WESTERN
FRUIT JOBBERS

With the dav for the entertain
ment Of the Western Fruit Jobbcrs
rapidly drawing near, final arrange
mcnts are being completed to make
the dav one which VIII lingrr long
IN the memory of the visitors to the
valley. The committee in charge IS
ccntcring practically all Of its cf-
forts now to obtaining automobiles
to transport the iobbers about the
valley ON tours Of inspection and to
the points where entertainment
features have been scheduled.
II is expected that the visitors
will arrive in three special trains
from the east which will carry them
through to Los Angeles where thev
will attend the annua, convention
on the day following the visit here.
The party, numbering approXimat-
dv 600 persons, is expected to ar
rive here early Monday morning.
PrcaEfast will he had aboard the
trains at Brawlcy. The motorists
Who have pledged cars to assist in
Uid ing liit lbui 'ii ttt amy t'' ~
structcd TO report to clyde Flukc
ters and punlack hotels. The south
crn Pacific depot in Brawlcy.
The visitors will be taken about
the northern part Of the valley in
tie morning. At noon lpnchcons will
be held At the Barbara Worth, Plan
tcrs and Dunlack hotes. The south
en- part of the valley will be toured
in the afternoon and at night a big
dinner dance with plenty of enter
tainment is scheduled in McXicali.
Particular stress has been laid on
Tho need Of ears. Those who can
pledge automobiles for use Monday
ate urged TO report Immediately to
The secretary of the chamber of com
mcrce in their respective cities and
20 be in Brawlcy at s o clock aS it
is hoped that the schedule can lie
carried out TO the letter throughout
the day. This calls for leaving Braw-
Icy at O'Clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Reckless Driver
Given Ticket

Henry Kramer of FL Ccntro was
the only motorist to be tagged by
the state traffic department last
night. lie was tickctcd by "Bill"
Tackett for reckless driving on the
CaleXico highway,
Report of a minor automobile ac-
cident was made to the traffic pol
ice. The machines collided at the
intersection of the San Diego and
Imperial highways, Tenders and run
ming boards of the ears being dam
aged. No one was injured. The dri-
vers both admitted that they were
both paying too much attention to
the direction signs and not enough
to their driving, according to the
investigating officer, The cars were
driven by Mrs. +. w. Worslev of
Los Angeles and f. G.. Schenck of
Brca,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Brief Filed To
Save Waters
Dy United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, Calf, Jan. 81
An eleventh hour attempt to save
George Waters, Sacramento negro,
condemned to die on the gallows for
the murder of his wife, was made
today by George Foote, attorney for
Walters, who submitted a brief to
Governor Young containing a sensa-
tional story of how Waters had
been the victim of an outrageous
murder hoax.
Walters, who was to have been
hanged at San Quentin prison last
Friday, was given reprieve of two
weeks by Governor Young upon pre-
sentation of new evidence by Wat
ters' attorney.
Foote charged in his brief filed
with Keith Carlin. executive secre-
tary to the governor, that Walters
young daughter, Genevieve, 9, whose
testimony was instrumental in con-
victing her father, had been influ-
enced by an older daughter living
in San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Even The A. E. F.
Couldn't Tie This

LOS ANGELES Jan. 27.-l
The city's delousing expedition
descended upon the home of
Pedro Novarez, 73, here today
to "clean up' the aged man's
80 children, it was announced by
the health department.
A battalion of cooties invaded
the school attended by some of
the Novarez children and were
communicated to practically all
Of the pupils, it was said.
Two nurses, a physician, bar
Der, plenty of kerosene and
quantity of new clothes were dis
patched to the Novarez home by
M. S. Diegel, chief supervising
inspector of the health depart
ment.
Novarez is living with his
third wife, who is 38 years old.
She is the mother of nine of his
80 children.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
To Investigate
Death of Pre-
War Screen Idol
Ry United Press Lenscd Wire

BURBANK. Jan. 27.-lnvestigat-
ION into the death of Earl Mctcalf,
-. prc-war idol of the screen. whose
@0O0-foot plunge from an airplanc
TO his death hafflcd police, was be-
mp pressed here today.
Metcalf was taking his fourth
lesson in aviation Yesterday whcI
the tragedy occurred, according to
Roy Wilson, nationally known pilot,
who was giving the actor instruct
ions.
Wilson told police that at an Gle
walton Of 2000 feet Metcaif was op-
Grating the ship from the rear pit
when the craft suddenly was thrown
out of control. Wilson declared he
grabbed the duplicate controls and
that when he turned to admenish
Mctcalf to use more caution the lat
ter was missing.
After making hazardous land
ing Wilson located Mctcalf's body
crump!cd ON the street. The pilot
surrendered himself to police pending
investigation and was released aftcr
questioning.
Metcalf, who was n reserve cap
tain of Infantry, returned from the
world war to find his place in the
films gone, his family said. He tried
TO regain his place on the screen,
but finally entered the real estate
business. A year ago he did his last
minor film bit. He leaves his wife
and three small children. Mrs. Met
calf was the actors 5 fourth wife
Not in session.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Germany Scared
By Earthquakes
BY United Press Leased Wire

BERLIN, Jan. 27.-Unusual act
tivity in the earth s interior was
believed bv scientists today to be
the cause of widespread seismic dis
turbances this week.
The latest was in the Black For
rest region early today when earth
tIemors lasting several seconds were
felt. Inhabitants of Loerrach, where
the shock was particularly strong
rushed into the streets in their night
clothes.
Earthquake shocks of varying in
tcnsity have been felt this week in
Mexico and Austria, while there
have been volcanic eruptions in Me
aragua, the East Indies and Kan
chatka.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Bolivia Seeks
Outlet To Sea
BY United Press Leased Wire

HAVANA, Jan. 27.-Bolivia, one
of the two inland South American
nations. administered a jolt to the
Pan American conference today
when her chief delegate presented a
strong request that she be given an
outlet to the sea.
The statement of Bolivian claims
was totally unexpected and sur
prised all delegations.
Jose Antezana, president of the
Bolivian delegation presented what
was termed Bolivia's aspiration for
a means of getting to the sea in
her own territory.
Real Pan American harmony and
cooperation, Antezana said, cannot
definitely be established until this
problem has been settled.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Meeks Opposed
To Toll Roads
BY United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 27.-Calif-
crnia's highway construction pro
gram can be adequately financed by
the gasoline tax, declared b. b.
Meek, director of the department of
public works, in declaring his op.
position to the principle of toll roads
as California policy.
Meek also went on record against
the FELTON, $l0,000,OOO grade cross
ing bond measure, which Californ-
ians will be asked to vote next Nov
ember.
The proposed $4O,OOOoOO bond is.
sue to construct a high speed high
way between Los Angeles and San
Francisco will also have his opposi.
tion, Meek said.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Government To
Take No Action
By United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Unit-
ed States Attorney Peyton Gordon
decided today after investigation
to ignore reports that pretty
Young woman defense witness in
the Sinclajr-Burns contempt ease
had been slugged and robbed in
her hotel room here.
Investigation by Gordon and po-
lice disclosed no evidence of n
crime Gordon said, despite the
statement of William Lantz that
his wife. Jeanette, 81, was beaten,
bound and gagged Wednesday
night.
The report of Detective William
]. Burns that his rooms and those
of many of his operatives, have
been rfled was not officially COM
municated to authorities and no ac-
tion is planned in this connection
by the police.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Subcommittee
To Hold Trial
By United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator
Charles Waterman of Colorado, was
named by Chairman Shortridgo of
the senate privileges and elections
committee today as chairman of the
subcommittee to conduct trial of
the election contest brought by Will
liam Il. Wilson, Democrat, against
Senator Elect Ware of Pennsylvania,
Two other Republicans, Steiwcr
Of Oregon and Moses of New Hamp-
shire. were named for service on the
committee together with Caraway
of Arkansas and BrattOn Of New
Mexico, Democrats.
Selection of the committee is
expected to be followed by immcdi-
ate opening of hearings in the con
test, pursuant to directions of the
full committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
UNITED STATES
DEFINES IDEAS
ON LAW CODE
Will Not Make Right of
Asylum" Treaties Ex-
cept with Single Nations
By LOUIS J. HEATH
nited Press Staff Correspondent)

iOHAtta IlcSo soIotll tOiICopJiilACilt)
HAVANA, Jan. 27.-The Pan
American conference had before it
today clear definition of United
States IDEAS regarding the proper
nature Of its work in preparing a
code of international law.
Included in the definition was a
rcasserton Of the traditional United
States policy to decide for itself,
in individual eases, the question of
shcltering refugees from foreign
countries.
Charles Evans Hughes, head of
the American delegation, stated the
American idea and policies at a
meeting Of the international law
committee Of the conference.
Hughes invited the committee,
which is trying to prepare code of
international law to confine itself
to actualitics and not to fry to read
into the international law possibly
desirable amendments which were
not included at present.
The United States policy was
made regarding a section Of a draft
code which declared:
estates are forbidden to grant
asylum in any part of their juris-
diction to persons suspected of crime
or condemned for crime or to deser-
tcrs from the army and navy
Pleas For Simplicity
Hughes immediately made res.
scryation on behalf Of the United
States against that section. 1t was
the historic policy Of the United
States, he said, not to regard the
rights Of asylum rs matter Of IN
tcrnational law.
"This view,' Hughes said, 'has
been held tcnaeiously throughout
the diplomatic history Of the United
States and our government desires
70 maintain that position. -
The statement constituted a re-
assertion Of a policy the United
States has maintained in all its in
ternatonal relationship make fright
OF asylum treaties only with indi.
idual nations and not to recognize
n universal definition.
Aside from that statement OF
policy Hughes statement was a plea
10 the conference not. to try to make
international law, but to prepare q
plain code statement of what the
law is now.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Robeens Arrested
On Liquor Charge

Qucno Robccns, 4s, Brawley dis
trict was arrested this morning by
Deputy Sheriffs Ball, McClclland
and Sharp in a visit to 4 point a
bout four miles east of the Mulber-
ry school According to the depu-
ties Robecns had just finished dis
tiling some "moonshinc' when
they arrived at the point where he
had bootleg outfit in operation in
a brushway.
The visitors seized the still. a
crude affair made not of n milk can
and two five gallon glass containers
one filled and one partially filled
with alleged moonshinc' whiskey.
Robccns was brought to the coun-
ty jail and locked mp pending az
raignmcnt before Judge Mayficld.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27

To Probe Crash
Ry United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81 The
senate today amended the house res
olution for investigation of the 81
disaster to provide that the inquiry
shall be conducted by a joint CON
grcssional committee rather than n
special commission appointed by the
president.
The vote was 81 to 80 on the
amendment, which was offered by
Senator Swanson, Democrat, Virgin
ia.
The senate passed a second amend
ment offered by Senator Hale, Re-
publican, Maine, authorizing the
president to appoint civilian com
mission to investigate safety de-
vices for submarines but not the
S-4 disaster itself. The second
amendment and the original bill as
amended were adopted without a
record vote.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Seek Amendments
To Radio Laws
nv United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81 Four
amendments to the radio law de-
sigred to continue the federal radio
commission, under certain restric-
tions, until March IS, 1929, were in
troduced in the senate today by
Senator Dill, Democrat, Washing
ton.
The commission would be empow-
cred to change terms of chain broad
casting licenses at any time, under
one amendment. Another would
provide that broadcasting licenses
he limited to a six months period.
\ third amendment would make it
unlawful for any firm to limit the
use of radio tubes or equipment or
to fix their resale value. The fourth
continues the commission for anoth-
cr wear.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
"Lindy" Off For
City of Bogota

CARTAGENA, Columbia, Jan. 81.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh left
for Bogota, the capital of Colombia,
at a. m. today after a one day visit
here.
Colonel Lindbergh expected to
reach Bogota around 4 p: m, after
q flight across the states of Bolivar
and Antioquia.
The flight was a dangerous one.
Lindbergh S course was expected to
be along the Magdalena river and
then across the central part of the
Andes mountains-frequently obsec-
ured by haze.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Marines Capture
Nest But Find
Bird Has Flown
BY United Press Leased Wire

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Jan. 27.
The United States Marines have
captured one of the most difficult
peaks in Nicaragua-ou which Gem
eral Augustine Sandino was said to
have made his headquarters-with-
out trace of the rebel chieftain.
The forces under the command of
Major Young yesterday took over
El Chipotc, which Sandino 5 forces
said could not be captured without
casualty.
There was no trace of the rebel
leader.
For weeks it had been reported
that General Sandino had dared
American forces to attempt to takr
FL Chipotc hill. 1t was reported he
would defend it with his entire army
and that he would explode ESQ tons
of dynamite before surrenderins
the mountain.
Vet, when the column from Major
Young $ battalion advanced upor
the hill, there were no untowari
moments, according to reports I
Marine headquarters here.
1t was believed the rebel Gener-
al had divided his army into small
groups and had fled into the nnex
plored hills back of FL Chipote.
There were about 400 troops In
Major Young's detachment, the ~
ports to Marine headquarters said.
They had terrible hardships in en-
ttring III Chipote but there were no
battles accompanying the capture.
Major Young s forces now probab.
ly will continue down the other side
az FL Chipote hill 10 meet other de.
tachments which have been around
the former rebel leaders headquar,
ters.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
HICKMAN
JURY NOT
COMPLETE:
Slayer Gets Threatening G
Note During Recess at
Noon.
PRECAUTION TAKEN
Spectators Submitted to
Search For Weapons on
Entering Court.
BY DAN CAMPBELL
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

COURTROOM, Los Angeles, Jan.
27.-The chances that jury to try
William Edward Hickman would be
completed today, were rapidly fad
Ing as the afternoon session wore
on.
Despite the speed at which Judge
j. j. Trabueeo is conducting the
trial of the slayer of Marion Par
kcr, the defense still retained II
percmptory challenges and the state
IS when the court convened after
the noon recess.
A death threat received by lick
man at the county jail served to
hdd spice TO the somewhat mono
tonous proceedings of selecting n
jury and tho handful of curiosity
seekers who were able to gain ad-
mittancc to the court room were
searched thoroughly for weapons.
The latest threat was in the form
of newspaper photograph Of the
murdered child and at the top Of
the clipping the words "Lest Yo'
Forget, - had been printed with
red typewriter ribbon.
\ warning then followed that
the writer would attempt TO kin
the slayer and was signed "a
Mother 1t stated that the writer
toped to gain admission to the
torrt room within five DAYS.
Except for the sudden interest on
the part Of Hickman the proceed
inrs today were for the most part
dull. an occasional bit of humor be
ing infused into the jury question
ing bv prospective jurors. presenting
IN opportunity at which spectators
rave vent to pent up emotions by
ruthursts of laughter.
The atmosphere in the courtroom
r1rallclcd the nature of the struF
gle for jury, as the hot rays Of
ruushiuc beat through the open
windows in striking contrast to thc
snow capped mountain peaks plain
ly visible in tho distanco.
Courtroom Hot
Spectators brcathcd heavily. dc
Tense and prosecution ATTORNEYS frc.
Qucntlv resortcd to the pitcher Of
water on tn" counsel table. while
Hickman tuCgcd at his collar and
moved about res~csS1v IN his seat
His complexion had taken on n
yellow-Crav pallor TODAY and time
las again become an element in his
life. From time to time the young
slayer glanced ncrvouslv at the
courtroom clock in the rear, afford
ing spectators their first fall face
Of him. II was rs if he was watch
ing the minutes that toll off another
day that possibly was bringing him
hours nearer the gallows.
Judge Trabucco was even moro
brief today than on the opening dav
Of the trial. He made rulings tersc-
~ and with such vigor that his
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
ARIZONA PAPER
SCORES STATES
RIVER ATTITUDE
'Kingman Miner Asserts
Delegation Making Mon
keys of Themselves

The following article, reprinted
by the Los Angeles Times, will
prove of interest to Imperial Valley
residents, showing as it does, that
all of Arizona is not in accord with
Governor Hunts strenuous opposi-
tion to the Swing johnson bill:
KINGMAN, Ariz., Jan. 25.-In
summing up the recent Congression-
al hearing on Colorado River prob
lens the Kingman Miner finds lit
tie of comfort in what was done in
the apparent interest of Arizona,
and remarks: "The greater the de-
mand made by Arizona the less our
representatives have to offer as an
excuse, and one and all have been
making monkeys of themselves.
"Governor Hunt has been before
the Senate committee with a long
screed which some of his factotums
possibly prepared, but. like all the
other offerings, has no basis in fact.
SO flimsy is the pretext under which
Arizona stands in her demands for
water and power ALLEGATION that it
must be amusingly absurd to the
men who have knowledge of the
problems of the Colorado River.'
Ask Consistency
The editor asks: "Why should the
users of Colorado River power be
assessed to an extent that it would
be unusable and allow other power
projects to 90 scot free?" Demand
is made that the State authorities
to be consistent, tax such public
power enterprises as that of the Salt
River Valley or any power that may
be developed by the new Coolidge
dam on the Gila river.
The Miner expresses belief that
"when Arizonans went before the
Congressional committee their atti-
tude made an adverse impression on
the members, and especially when
it developed that they had absolute
" no valid reason for their opposi-
ton, only the vaporings Of unsound
reasoning"
From Yuma it is reported that the
Chamber of Commerce of that city
and valley has reiterated its declar-
alton in favor of Congressional sup
port for a dam at Boulder Canyon
by vote of 81 to "a, with merch.
ants and farmers united on the sub
iect. All of Arizona that faces on
California and Nevada now appears
united in opposition to the asserted
Arizona sentiment regarding the
river.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Dawes Brother
To Be Subpoenaed
By United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-B. G.
Dawes, brother of Vice President
Dawes, and chairman of the Pure
Oil company, Columbus, Ohio, is
among new witnesses subpoenaed for
ro-opening of the Teapot Dome hear
ings, it was announced today.
Other witnesses subpoenacd in.
clude E.-G. Seuberg, president of
the Standard Oil company of Indi-
ana, and A. f. Humphreys, Jr, Den
Yer, Robert w. Stewart, chairman
of the board of the Indiana company,
is returning here from Cuba to tes-
tify Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Thieves Steal
Truck and Silk
ny United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27.-An au-
tomobile truck, laden with u $780,
600 cargo of fine silks, was Stolen
here today when its driver went
into a store to make inquiries con-
corning Il street address, police We're
told.
The driver X. Bruce, reported
that he was away from the vehicle
for about five minutes and that
when he returned pedestrians told
him two men had driven the truck
away shortly after he left. The
silks were consigned to local stores.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Science To Aid
Hunt For Girl
Nv United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, Jan. OF. - A scion
tific inquiry into the "intimate
past' of Frances St. John Smith
with a view to determine where she
may have gone after disappearing
two weeks ago from Smith College
at Northampton, Mass, was started
today by DR.. l.. H, Horton, biolog-
zeal psychologist.
DR.. Horton came here from Bos-
ton to confer with relatives and
friends of the missing girl in the
hope that what he calls "purposive
psychology" may point the way to
her hiding place.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Son Helps Kaiser
Observe Birthday

DOORN, Holland, Jan. 27.-For-
mer German Crown Prince Wilhelm
was at Doom house today to help
the former Kaiser celebrate in ex-
lie his Goth birthday.
1t was the tenth birthday former
Kaiser Wilhelm had spent in exile.
The day was observed by simple
ceremony with only members of the
family present.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Shortridge Blocks
Shipping Bill
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Jan. Efforts
to fix Monday for final vote on
the Jones shipping bill were block
ed in the senate today by Senator
Shortridge, Republican, California,
In retaliation for Shortridgc's re
fusal to enter an unanimous consent
agreement for the vote, Chairman
Jones of the commerce committee
announced he would keep the senate
in session tomorrow although some
members desired a recess for the
week end.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Last Call For
Cars Issued

A last call for automobiles to
be used in transporting western
iobbers around the valley Mon
day, was issued today by the
committee in charge. AS yet a
sufficient number Of cars have
not been pledged and those who
carf donate the use of their cars
and act as drivers are urged to
make themselves known to the
secretary of their local chamber
of commerce without delay.
Clyde Fluke of Brawley is in
charge of the disposition of cars
and car owners are requested to
report to him Monday morning
at 8 O'Clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
REFEREE REINSTATED

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 27.-Eddie
IIanlon, former light weight boxer
and popular San Franciso referee, is
back on the active list today, after
n years suspension of license ac-
cording to Walter A. Yarwood, sec
rotary of the state athletic commiss-
ion.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
Unique Maneuver
Staged By Navy
Nv United Press Leased Wire

NEWPORT, II. l., Jan. q. Two
giants of air and sea, the navy di-
rigiblc Los Angeles, and the air
plane carrier Y. s. S. Saratoga,
Unanswered off this port this aft
ernoon in an experiment described
by naval officials as unique.
For the first time an effort was
to be made to land the dirigible
upon hte vast decks of the airplane
carrier.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-27
StrOmee Obtains
Release on Bail
BY United Press Leased Wire


LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27-Col.
Leo A. Stromee, former police com
missioner and recently head of the
federal prohibition office in San
Diego, indicted with 10 other defend
ants on a charge of conspiracy to
violate the National Tariff and Pro
libition Act, was at liberty under
$4,000 bond today.
The secret Indictment grew out of
alleged importation of contraband
liquor.
Col. Stromee protested his innoc-
ence and said he felt confident he
was the victim of II plot by San
Diego bootleggers and rum runners
he has been fighting. Col. Stromee
was an officer in the famous Lost
Battalion in the world war and re-
ccived several decorations.