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New Britain herald., 1929-05-08
PATRONAGE ROW
 ON IN FLORIDA
Republican Leaders There ACt-
 ing Like Georeians

Washington, May s. R)-A pat ronage controversy of proportions approaching that in Georgia, ap. pears to be developing among repub- lican party leaders in Florida.
 It has its roots in the committee plan of handling patronage in some of the southern states and for the moment the principal contestants are Glen Skipper, republican nation al committeeman for Florida, and A. F. knotts, chairman of the party's state committee.
 Since Florida is one of the four southern states which gave Presi- dent Hoover a majority last Mo- vember, some party leaders are con- cerned about the present situation. They have been hopeful of strength ening the party machinery all along the line and consolidating the gains made in the election.
 Postmaster General Brown. who is directing the activities of the admin istration committee dealing with patronage matters here, is hopeful that the national and state party or ganizations will be able to get to- gether and work out their problems in harmony.
 He has confered with both sides, but he and other members of his committee assert that there is no foundation for report that the national party organization in Flori- da would be recognized on post master appointments and the state organization on other matters.
 There also have been reports that this was the basis upon which the two separate committees set up in Georgia by Horace A. Mann on the one side and the postmaster general on the other. would work out their differences. but so far confirmation is lacking. The Georgia controversy was recently laid before President Hoover.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-08
H0PE|
 FOR GOOD WEATHER
Groups in South Pacific Waiting
 flor Solar Eclipse

Manila. May : UH1Five groups of scientists who have spent months of time. thousands of dollars and trav- eled thousands of miles for four minute look at the total eclipse of the sun tomorrow, were overjoyed today at the prospect of fair wealth CT for their observations.
 The eclipse will appear at sum- rise in the far southwestern corner of the Indian ocean and will be wis., ible over . slightly curved streak of the earth's surface almost from the eastern coast of Africa to | point near mid Pacific, just south Of the equator. This streak. which will be about 100 miles in width, will be darkened as the moon partially blots out the light of the sun.
 At Iloilo, in the central part of the Philippine archipelago. five sci- entific groups have gathered. Iloilo will be in the center of the darkencd streak and about midway between the beginning and end of it, thus of- fering a point of vantage for the observations.
 To Study Corona
 The greatest hope of the scientists is that they may be able to find out more about the suns corona. While the moon covers up the suns face. the corona. composed of finely divided particles of matter shooting outward in all directions from the solar surface like the blaze from . fire, can be seen through telescopes without the prospect of the direct light of the sun interfering. The matter in the corona has been nam- ed coronium. but just what elements it contains is not known. Some of them have been determined. To- morrow's observations may result in the recognition of others.
 The largest scientific group at Iloilo is the United States naval ob- servatory expedition, headed Ly Commander o. H. J. Keppler. An other group is from Johns Hopkins university, headed by Dr. Reginald l.. Waterfleld and Dr. Wyndham F.. B. Lloyd, of London. A short dis tance to the east. on the Island of Cebu, the University of Hamburg expedition. headed by Dr. Walter Beade and Dr. Bernard Schmidt awaits the phenomenon. A group of observers from the Manila o1- servatory also are at Iloilo.
 The total eclipse will he observ- able only on a line running through the center of this 100 mile wide streak. From that line to the outer edge it will be seen only as a par tial eclipse. varying in its degree of solar obscuration according to the distance from the center of the streak. In Manila the sun will be 90 per cent eclipsed at the maxi mum.
 Scientists have gathered at several other points along the center of the
New Britain herald., 1929-05-08
JURYMAN ARRESTED 0N BRIBERY CHARGE
Tennessee Atty. General Again Loses Murder Trial Verdict

Nashville, Tenn. May s R,-B. P. Osburn, sole juror in the second trial of Walter Liggett for the mur- der of Turner Cunningham, to de- mand verdict for acquittal and "Coon" Creswell, grocer, were ar- rested early today on warrants charging them with acceptance of a bribe and bribery.
 The jury, like the first one four months ago. reported yesterday that it was unable to agree. Eleven members of the panel were reported to have favored first degree Ner- dict carrying a prison term of s9 years.
 The warrants were issued last night after an investigation by Alt torney General Richard H. Atkinson. They were based OH message m which Creswell told Osburn mot to worry about that bill" he owed him. II will take care of it'. Os- born is reported to have replied "all right" when given the message.
 Askinson said last night he would bring the case before each term Oi criminal court until verdict Is reached.
 Jack Quinn, itinerant boilermaker, l.iggett's surprise" eye witness to the shooting, was indicted for per fury in connection with his testi- mony at the first trial. He forfeited bond posted by c. l.. Liggett, the de- fendant's father, but later appeared in time for the second trial. He was not called.
 I.iggett shot and killed Cunning ham in an alley behind the Cum ningham home on October c9 last after keeping a tryst with Mrs Cunningham. She and the defend ant admitted an affair extending over several years.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-08
Boston Banker Guilty
 Grand Jury Decides

Boston. May s UP)-Basil E. La Place of Neuton. until recently head of the automobile time loan depart ment of the National Shawmut bank. today stood convicted on seven of ten counts in an indictment charging misapplication of approxi- mately $S0,000 in bank funds. Ver- diets of not guilty were returned on the other three counts.
 The jury reported it's verdict in federal court here late yesterday after deliberating two hours and Is
New Britain herald., 1929-05-08

Charles Quigley. son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Quigley Of 410 Stanley street, will appear in the cast of ''Cyrano de Bergerac," which will be presented at Parsons theater. Hartford, with Walter Hampden in the title role. for three days begin ming next Monday.
 Mir. Quigley has enjoyed notable success ill the field of drama, being recognized as one of the most skill full actors in higher class plays. He has appeared with a number of cele- brated leaders of the theater and bis progress has been certain from the time he first appeared in a minor role after being graduated from New Britain High school. He has been with Jane Cowl in 'The Road to Rome," played in "A Lady's Vir- ture" and with Grant Mitchell, in addition to several others.
 Hampden's company is appearing in New Haven this week.
 MT. Quigley's sister, Mildred. has also achieved success in the world of the stage.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-08
BANKER SHOOTS GIRL
 AND COMMITS SUICIDE
Divorced California FYnancier Infat' uated With Young Woman Anger.
 ed When She Receives Letter.

ca when She IteCedSeS Letter.
 Los Angeles. Calif.. May R- Frank J. Williams. financier, today lay dead from a self-inflicted bullet wound and Miss Peggy Troxel, IS. was in the hospital seriously wound ed as the result of disagreement between them at the residence of friends here last night.
 The financier. who was president of securities company here and an officer in other southern Califor- mia banks, had been divorced by his wife and was infatuated with Miss Troxel, Eniel Ames. attorney for Williams. said.
 Miss Troxel is the daughter of a Chula Vista, Calif.. banker and had been married. Ames added.
 He declared it was a letter she received from her former husband which precipitated the quarrel. Last night Williams went to the home of Misses Phyllis. Ruth and Helen Grant. where Miss Troxel was stay ing. and asked to see her alone. The shooting followed. Williams died in a hospital some hours later. Miss Troxels left eye was destroyed and her nose shattered by bullet. Hos pital attendants said she likely would recover. Ames told the police that Williams made a will leaving his property to a young daughter by a former marriage.
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New Britain herald., 1929-05-08

minutes.
 Defense counsel did not indicate that m appeal would be taken. and 1t was believed La Place would ac- cept the sentence to be imposed shortly by Judge Brewster.
 Federal authorities charged originally that La Place had mis- appropriated bank funds totalline S150.000, but the federal grand jury in its indictments, limited the amount to about $80,00O.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-08

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New Britain herald., 1929-05-08

bath of ohscuration. These points include Idi. Northwestern Sumatra: Abr Star, Ultra, Kodiah, Pattani and Khoke Rhode, in the federated Malay states; at'the French islan1 of Poulo Condofe. southern tip of Cochin China, and on the Philip pine Island of Palawan.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-08
FALLS DOWN NEAR ALTO

Morris JotkowitZ of 90 West street reported to Detective Sergeant El- finger that he was driving south on Curtis street about 5:55 yesterday afternoon and a girl was crossing near Myrtle street. from the east to the west side of Curtis street. She fell down but did not appear injur- ed, and Jotkowitz said he did not know whether his truck struck her or not.
 The girl was frightened and criel. Jotkowitz did not learn her name and address.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-08
MATCHED FOR BOUT

Chicago, May s R-Al Fay. the big boy who Jack Kearns thinks is Q heavyweight champion possibil- ity, was matched today to fight Harry Dillon. the Canadian scrapper, in q 10 round bout here next Mon- day.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-08
DROPS DEAD AFTER RACE

Laurel. Miss. May tR - Tory Round, 19 year old Laurel high school boy. had just finished the 40 yard dash in 55 5-10 seconds here yesterday when he dropped dead from heart disease. He was trying out for a state track meet.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-08
MOTHERS DAY PROGRAM

The Luther league of the First Lutheran church will hold it's regu- lar meeting on Thursday evening. There will be Mothers Day pro- gram given, which is in charge of Miss 1ngaborg Olson.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
Tire Test Trucks
Located Here

For the purpose OF giving then
tires ohe most exhaustive tests pos
sihle under all sorts of road eondi-
tions, the Goodyear Tire compan? ?
has a test force making heaGquar-
tors in I'll Centro, the crew being
scheduled to remain here until next
May, according to McNeece and Me
.'eece, local Goodyear distributors.
The crew has two test trucks, one
Mack chassis designed for 40
passenger bus, and the other d
White +yeo ton truck. The trucks
equipped with various weight.
VIII make continuous "a hour trips
between FL Centro and ella Bend
Ariz., and FL Centre and Redlands,
every day except Sunday.
Tire experts accompany the road
crew and will coni.;le extensive
cata on the condition of the tires.
As Il general thing the trucks will
keep to the main highways, but on
occasions Will take to side roads and
30 the desert whore no road exist,
IN order to put the tires to the most
severe tests.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
North May Get
More Rainfall

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. II. (U.H
Unsettled weather continued to-
day, with occasional rains in some
localities c. northern California.
The storm that reached its height
sunday, diminished in intensity yes
terday, San Francisco receiving q
small amount of rain late in the
day, and the San Joaquin valley
also recorG.ng some precipitation os
the storm passed nprthward.
Another storm was off the coast,
according to the weather bureau,
and the cloudy weather will continue
Tor some time.
Los Angeles was still untouched
by rain, and the water supply there
was more than third below nor.
NAL.
: Transportation by air and rail
was restored to normal today, and
rivers that had swollen to flood lev
els were down several feet as the
torn passed off.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
Mexican Banker
Pleads Guilty

LOS ANGELES, Dec. II. W.R-
Juan G. Ramos, former manager of
the foreign accounts department of
the United States National. Bank
here, was today awaiting sentence,
set for January 6, on his plea of
guilty to embezzling $4,000 of the
banks funds.
Ramos changed his plea to guilty
when arraigned and told the court
he used the stolen money to promote
a revolution in Mexico. At first
he resisted extradition but later
after having soffered a paralytic
stroke, consented to return volun
tarily.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
Chief Asks Aid
For Parking Jam

The near approach Of Christmas
week brings with it many problems
and difficul,',s, bu, the greatest ce
these, according to police and traf-
fic officials is the question of park
ing on Main street.
One solution Offered by Chief Os-
walt is that during this busy week
al clerks and business men should
leave their automobiles at home 81
that parking space might be re
served for out of town people who
come to this city to do their shop
pjng. II would be to the advantag ,
# the merchants, Chief tOswalt
pointed out, if sufficient space could
he available for these shoppers. -
The two hour parking law on
Main street was not enacted to pro
cure money for the city the police
head said, and the idea of moving a
car from one spot to another every
two hours is not ut all in accord
with the spirit of the law and does
not relieve the situation in any
way.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
NEVADA SHEEP
SENT TO VALLEY
FOR PASTURACE

:, The El Centre Chamber of Com
merce is in receipt of communication
from the southern part Of Nevada,
stating that, owing to the gravity of
the water situation in tn best irri-
gated districts of Nevada and more
northern California, one of the lead
ing wool growers of Nevada is send
ing his flocks to Imperial Valley at
this time, to save them from starv-
alton and thirst, which is the result
of the lack of water in that terri
tory.
John Balan, owner of the sheep,
is sending eight double deck carloads
! of sheep from Manhattan, Nevada to
Calipatria, where feed is abundant
and there is no water problem to be
met. According to the communica-
tion, this is the first time on record
that sheep from Nye county, Nevada
had to be sent out of the state for
the winter and indicates the serious
problem with which this county, one
of the large sheep raising counties
of the state, is faced.
Reports of fatal sickness among
.siieep in that territory is ascribed to
the presence of loco weed around
waterholes, where herds and flocks
devour any sort of vegetation in an
effort to keep alive.
Robert Hays, secretary of the To-
cal chamber, states that this is just
another example of the ever grow
ing dependence of other sections on
Imperial Valley. Already the entire
United states is more or less depend
ent on the vegetables of the valley,
and citrus fruit is becoming more
and more in demand from this see
ton. Los Angeles stockmen are
urging Imperial Valley to increase
their herds of dairy cattle and the
quality of these herds to meet the
demand Of Los Angeles and vicinity.
The closeness of the valley to Ne
vada, in a crisis such as now faces
the'shcep men of that state, will un,
doubted,v save immense fortunes
for those who can pasture their
sheep in this section during dry sea
tons i'll the northern country.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
Clara's Wedding
TOrBe Deferred

LOS ANGELES. Dee. Il. U.P-
Clara Bow, red headed screen star,
vas recuperating at her home to
day, having been removed in an
from the Sylvan lodge
hospital where she HAD been Il
ratient for some time Miss Bow
vas said to be entirely out of
danger after recent operation.
The scheduled marriage of the
Inn actress to Harry Richman in
New York, January |, has been
postponed to some time in April, ac
eording to Richman, who plans t>
leave for the east tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
Thermometers for
Valley Growers

Several orders from citrus ana
vegetable growers for minimum reg
:storing thermometers have been. re
ceived by the Imperial County Farm
Bureau at its office in the court
house, according to $. b. Fcnlds,
secretary manager, These thermom
.cters are, recommended by the Agri
cultural Extension Service for grow
crs who are concerned about fros.
damage and who are interested in
studying the minimum temperatures
On their ranches. Foulds urges
ranchers who are planning to secure
minimum thermometers to order
mem Immediately in order tha,
,hey may have their instruments tn
register temperatures the latter part
of December
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
GRID STARS ENROUTE

EVANSTON, H., Dec. II. U.P)-
The All Star Eastern football team,
was enroute west today to play an
all star far western eleven New
Years day at Berkeley, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17

Accused Man Released Frank
Mitchell arrested yesterday morning
for an alleged assault on Henry
Milton at Calipatria, Sunday night,
was released from the county jail
this morning when Milton failed to
identify Mitchell as his assailant.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
This Distinction or Quality. so
v"nr pa-v. Bridgers Fancy Ic'
Cream, Bricks or Buh. ~ ad
Conservation Clpb.N Meets

/ American Conservation club held u
very enthusiastic meeting last cve-
ly,ing during which thct general pros
gram for the coming year was out
lined and discussed. A very special
meeting is called for January 6, the
; first of the new year. Prominent
speakers have ben askcd'to he pres
cnt on that occasion TO discuss vari.
Gus problems affecting the valley,
especially in regard TO power.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
Fresh Burtered Popcorn at Paul.
Stages Ddpot. ADJ

Loct Girl Found Esther Moreno
10, living on the Strickland ranch,
left home yesterday morning for Fl
Centre where she attends the Hard
ing school. She failed to appear at
the school in seasonablc time and
when she did not return home after
school hours a search was started.
She was found by police in FL Cen
;ro at & o'clock last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
The Academy Of Music Invites

the public to attend RubinsteIn
program by students of the Academy
assisted by Miss Marjorie Meyer
and Mr.. Eugene Moore, pupils of
Madame Kupelian, Friday at 7:3O
p. m. sharp, adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
Gas Mains Extended

Gas Mains Extended The alley.
ways betvJ Eighth and Ninth
streets, aa4 crossing Main street,
were torn up this morning in pre-
raration for an extension of the
gas mains to serve the residents on
thc north side of that street.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
Man Assaulted Near Here--Jam

MaH ASSaUIt"u Neaf dere~JhHVs
Fale reported to the sheriff's offce
yesterday that he was severely beat
on while walking along the, railroad
tracks near the dumping grounds
yesterday morning by an unidemti-
fled man about 30 years of age. Fala
thinks his assailant is crazy as he
gave no provocation for the attack.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
And Now-Hol sandwiches and
office at Rridgers Fancy Ice Ciean
store. Open noon till midnight.
ad,
Old Building Demolished

old building occupying the lot at
63S state street next to the Press,
is being torn down by crew of ear
renters today The building has
long been condemned and wi make
way for necessary improvements.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17

Desert Pictures and Xmas card
hand colorsd in oil. Valley Art and
Picture Shop. = ad,
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
Section Foreman Robbed-A

port was received by the sheriff
yesterday that some one entered the
section foreman's home at Pope, and
stole an Illinois watch and chain
valued at $50; an Elgin silver watch,
a gold ring with Mexican coin in
the center: - light grey overcoat and
n blue serge suit. The burglary
took place some time Sunday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
Wooda Blesy school Of Dancing
723 Orange. Phone 733-W.

Chevrolet Truck Stolen-The po-
lice department was notified last
night that 1927 Chevrolet, one-ton
truck, owned by the Clayton Furni-
tnre Company, was stolen about 6:30
y. M, yesterday from in front Of
the Dairy lunch room. 'fhe owners
name was on. the truck. Police are
working on a clue TO the whero-
abouts of the missing vehicle.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17

Xmas Suggestions bulbs
growing IN plain, also reed covered
bowls, soc and up. Tues. Wed. and
Thurs. Strieklers Fresh Posie Shop,
Gl1 Orange Ave. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
rr. A. B. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist. adv

Ovcrccat Reported Stolen J. l..
Chaluplik, of the California hotel, re-
ports that his overcoat' was stolen
from a ear parked in front of the
Balboa hotel late Sunday night. H.
did not miss tie coat at once and so
delayed his report to police head
quarters.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
Police Seek stolen Girl-The Ya,

Police seek stoIen ClrI-The san
Ia Maria police have notified the
sheriff's office to be on the watch
for y. Arakc, i8. and T. Amaka, 80,
who have with them a b year old.
girl, Chi2oro Tayama. Relatives of
the girl were in IT Centre this morn
ing claiming that she was stolen.
The trio are travelling in n green col
ored Buick sedan, license number
unknown.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17

New Importation Received, direct
from Belgium Beautiful Belgium
linens and tapestries. Also variety
of Christmas novelties Mrs. Lingos
Smart Shoppe. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
Man Loses Clcthing-P. II. Connor

Man Loses Clcthing-P. Il. Connor,
living at the Salvation Army hall,
reported to police headquarters that
some one stole a light brown suit Of
clothes from a hanger in the hall.
There was Los Angeles tailor mark
in the suit. The theft occurred
some time yesterday morning
Fancy GRAPEFRUIT: FOR Christmas
gifts, packed in Is, "a, h, or whole
boxes. The I. V. Grapefruit Grow.
>rs. Broadway 6 Railroad. a.
a. i adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17

Beauty ,fsrior Service given by
Mrs Freeman at the FL Centre Beau
ty Shop. Phone 7. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17

Mrs. II. SorenSen Nurse. n;
]!lNe adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17

Gull Grapefruit in large burIap
sacks at $3.50. l. V. Grapefruit
Growers, broadway & X. r. Tracks.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
ch,lscrs To Meet Matthews-C.

Chil6crs To Meet Matthews l..
Childers, chief counsel, for the lrri-
sgation District who has been holding
ia series of conferences in Washing
ton with Senators johnson and
Swing relative to Boulder Dam mat
ters, is to meet w. B. Mathews, spo-
'cial counsel for the department of
water and power and the metropol-
itan water district of Los Angeies,
tomorrow. Mathews is enroute to
Washington now according to ad>
vices received at the District offices
this morning. fa ! M
See Our Wide Variety of beauti-
full fur neck pieces including foxes
and martens. Mrs. Lingos Smart
shoppe. adv
Woman Granted Divorce-Tn su.
perior court yesterday, JuanaY Ar
menta Arguilera was granted a final
decree of divorce from Tomas Argui-
lera by Judge Vaughn Thompson.
Extreme cruelty was made the basis
for the suit.
Gull Grapefruit in large burIap
sacks at $3.50. /. V. Grapefruit
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-17
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