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Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
WOMAN WANTED
HERE ARRESTED
AT FORT WORTH

Ending a chase of many weeks
over the entire southwest, Lottie
Fisher is in the FIT. Worth Texas,
jail today awaiting the arrival of
Imperial county officers to take her
into custody on a charge of issuing
fictitious checks on the defunct
Farmers and Merchants Bank Of
Imperial.
Sought in California, Arizona, New
Mexico and Texas, the woman was
finally arrested in FIT. Worth on in
formation furnished by the sher-
ifs office here, according to word
received today by Undersheriff
Rodney Clarke.
Lawrence Campbell and his wife
probably will be constituted special
officers to bring the woman back
to the county jail here.
The warrant for her arrest was
issued on a complaint charging her
with issuing to Holtville business
man checks drawn on the Farmers
and Merchants bank, which had
been closed for some time when the
checks were issued.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
OUTLOOK
PLEASES
PREMIER
Laval Confident OF Bene-
ficial Result From Talk
With President.
WILL MEET TONIGHT
French Official Will Be
Overnight Guest OF Ma
ton At White House.
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER
United Press Staff COrreSpondent

WASHINGTON, Oct. 90. U.P)-
Premier Laval will reach the climax
of his visit to America today when
he goes to the White House to stay
overnight and to have his only
prouacted discussion with President
Hoover.
These two men, who direct the
destinies of France and the United
States. will sit down in the Lincoln
study to consider what the two
powerful nations they represent
may do toward speeding economic
recovery and fostering disarmament
and European peace.
Laval looked forward to the con-
ference confident that something
profitable" would result and certain
that President Hoover and I can
get together" Mr.. Hoover has said
he will gladly hear what his visit
er has to suggest and will consider
1t with an open mind
Laval will have opportunity for
long talk with Stimson tomorrow
when he spends the night at
fOSdltIs
Both Laval and the President in
slst they expect no binding agree
montS to result from their talks but
II is believed will strive TO decide
on some general principles con-
trolling treatment OF war debts,
reparations and disarmament to be
worked out in detail later. Mr.
Hoover speaks no French and Laval
speaks no English. Consequently
their discussion will be slowed down
by an interpreter.
They meet strongly conscious that
they can go only so far. Mr..
Hoover must reckon with congress.
and particularly the senate. Laval
Is obliged to guard against his op-
position at home. This is regarded
here rs accounting for the empha-
sis on security in his greeting to
America at New York on his arrival
Security Paramount
Though security is the paramount
desire OF France. it has been init
mated Enthusiastically that the adj
ministration is opposed to entering
any pact which would bind the
United States in advance to take
action in event of trouble. either
with arms or by an embargo.
Some French correspondents in
the party appeared disappointed
that Laval was not greeted by
lerger and more demonstrative
crowds on his arrival here. The gov
crnment staged full dress military
honors for him but he arrived be-
fore the government departments
closed which accounted in part for
the absence of large crowds. Meth
er Laval or his daughter indicated
anything but pleasure at the recep-
tion accorded them.
Lavals first impression was q
iumbled mass of harbor craft. sky
scrapers, silk hats. soldiers. bayo-
nets, The Marseilles, goldbraid, po-
lice motorcycle sirens and sparr-
ing bout with the American press
here which he seemed to enjoy as
much as the reporters.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23

Federal Judge Mccormick today
affixed his signature to the re-
straining order and the order to
show cause in connection with the
suit filed in federal court in Los
Angeles yesterday by opponents of
the All-American canal contract,
thus preventing for the present
Lyman d. Wilbur, secretary of the
interior, from completing the water
ALLEGATION agreement and taking
steps to carry it into effect, accord
ing to information received here
today.
The hearing was set for San
Diego on October 81.
Information received from Los
Angeles today stated that Ray Ed
gar and j. d. Adams, both of Ell
Centre, presented affidavitS sub
stantiating the complaint, which
was filed by E. r. Simon, former
district attorney here.
M. Edwin Greeson, one of the out
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
SCHWAR OFFERS PROGRAM FOR
NATION TO HALT DEPRESSION

He praised the Hoover plan To
relieve banks with liquid assets;
decried any trend toward isolation,
opposed the dole; declared against
war and said the steel industry
would cooperate in naval holiday;
urged stabilization of prices at fair
levels for industry; urged less gov
ernmental supervision Of business
and found liquidation of securities
beyond all reason.
In his peculiarly optimistic man.
ner, Schwab expressed belief IN the
continued growth Of the United
States and his faith in the steel in
dustry.
He alluded, jovially, to his pre-
dictions made year ago before the
institute. Il said at our last meet
ing that the tide was coming in
it certainly was but it proved to be
a tidal wave" He explained failure
Of his predictions at that time to
materialize as a result of the chaos
in Europe. In this, connection, he
said:
The lesson is that we cannot
longer ignore the economy of other
countries. In other depressions we
could forget about the hard times
in other countries. Then we were a
debtor nation, and largely self-suf-
ficient.
To-day we are a creditor nation
and the prosperity of our interna-
tional neighborS is necessary to our
own well-being. We must declare
a permanent moratorium on na-
tional jingoes."
Opposes Dole
In reviewing the collapse in Eur
ope. Schwab found "the culminat-
ing blow to the finances of those
countries has been the paternalistc
measures, such as the dole, which
have no place in our American life.
We owe it to our people to see that
these vicious uneconomic practices
Go not gain a foothold in this coun-
try. We have abundant evidence
of the ruinous effects of doles and
subsidies and artificial stimulants." "
"The talk of another war has no
place in the hearts of people any
where. There is discussion of a
naval holiday. There are moves to
reduce our own navy program. If
that is what our government deems
wise, I can state that the steel in
dustry will be the first to support
:he move.
Some of our companies have
large facilities for building navy
vessels and armament, facilities
which would welcome more busi-
ness but the nation comes first,
and we shall welcome any measure
that fosters permanent peace.
Schwab was particularly emphatic
in his denunciation of waste in
governmental operations, notable
state, city and county units.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
BY GEORGE ii. BEALE
United Press Staff Correspondent

LOS ANGELES, Oct. %. U.P)-
Although numerous witnesses, in
Guiding her own brother, said that
Mrs. Winnie Ruth Judd, 27, at
tempted to claim the luggage con-
tanning the bodies, Mrs. Judd was
not mentioned today in the open
verdict returned by a coroner's
jury that considered the deaths of
two of her former friends.
The jury found that the victims.
Mrs. Agnes lie Ro:. =, and Miss
Hedvig Samuelson, 25, came to
their deaths on October 16 from
gunshot wounds fired by person
or persons unknown"
The verdict did not even carry
the recommendation that a search
be made for Mrs. Judd, a procedure
customary in cases where circum-
stantial evidence is strong.
Chief witnesses at the inquest
were Mrs. Judd's brother, Burton J.
McKinnell; her husband. Dr. Will
liam Judd; and employees at the
Southern Pacific station where the
suitcase and trunks in which the
bodies were sent here from Phoenix
were found.
During his testimony, young Nc
Kinnell, a student at the Universe
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
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@ 1850 EeNsucht syndieats. Ina
ROADS MAY ASK
MODIFICATION OF
|. E. {. PLANS

WASHINGTON, Oct. %. UP)--
The railroads have moved prompt
ly in considering the Interstate
Commerce Commissions plan for
stabilizing railroad credit, but many
details today remained to be worked
out before increased freight rates
could be effected.
While agreeing TO cooperate with
the commission, the Association of
Railway Executives meeting in At
lantic City, has not endorsed the
proposals. Much opposition re-
mains to be overcome before the
carriers can present united front
in seeking benefits from rate in
creases which the commission au-
thorized conditionally.
The association appointed COM
mittee which will confer with the
commission. Notifications of the
commissions plan will be sought.
The committee will report back to
the association. The real fight
over rejection or adoption of the
plan will come at the time.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Oct %
U.P)-Wage reduction for railroad
workers was in the background to-
day as committee of the Associa-
ton of Railway Executives studied
notifications of the Interstate
Commerce Commissions recently
announced pooling plan to aid
weak railroad lines.
The plan is not acceptable to the
rail heads who are discussing it at
their quarterly meeting. Some op-
pose it on the grounds it is Social
istic." illegal and is not practical.
Rather than definitely reject it,
the association appointed a COM
mittee which was to begin immed-
late consideration of the plan, and
to meet with the Interstate Com
merce Commission.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
WELCOME RAIN
REPORTED FROM
NORTH OF STATE
Aids Agriculture After
Long Dry Spell During
Recent Months.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. %. Ue)-
A gentle rain drenched the dusty
acres of western farms today ended
the fire hazard in California forests
and left the first snow of the year
in the high Sierras Nevadas.
Beginning early yesterday morn
ing, the precipitation extended from
Canada to Fresno and from the Pa
cific to Idaho, the first general rain
of the season. 1t was due TO con-
tinue today in sporadic showers,
conveniently clearing tonight to af-
ford a fair weekend for football
and other outdoor activities.
The rain was of great benefit to
agriculture, with practically no
storm damage anywhere.
Stockmen, orchardists and farm
ers called it an ideal rain. They
saw in it a harbinger of ample
moisture during the coming season.
since it came much earlier than the
first substantial rainfall of last
year.
For the first time this year, snow
was reported in the High Sierras
From five to six inches had fallen
at Summit. The fact pleased M
B. Pratt, state forester, who took il
as an indication the fire hazard for
this season had ended.
The rain measured AS of an inch
in San Francisco this morning
Redding recorded the heaviest rain
in California, where two inches fell
in four hours.
Along the Oregon coast, heavy
winds accompanied the storm. Ship
ping reported no difficulty.
Air travel was considerably hamp-
cred. The two regular planes on the
Seattle-San Francisco Boeing lint
were an hour late. Century, Varnel
and Western Air Express, as well a:
private pilots, grounded their ships
Although snow fell on the Auburn
road, highways throughout the state
remained open.
AS a result of the storm, north
ern cattlemen began moving theil
herds to winter ranges.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
MORROW WILL
GIVES REQUESTS
To OLD FRIENDS

HACKENSACK, N. j., Oct. %.
W.p)-The will of the late Senator
Dwight Whitney Morrow was filed
for probate today bequeathing the
entire residuary estate to his widow
with every confidence that she
will provide for our children" max
ing specific bequests cf 100000.
A bequest Of S20o,O00 is made TO
Amherst college, his alma mater;
100000 to Smith College, Mrs.
Morrow's alma mater, and 100000
to the Smithsonian institute.
There was no estimate made OF
the size of the estate
Columbia University in New York
City received $4,000, the income to
be applied to the school of law from
which Senator Morrow was grad
uated in 1899. The Union Theolog-
ical Seminary of New York City re-
ceives $4,000.
Arthur Springer, for 16 years Sec
retary to Morrow, is bequeathed
SOS, 900 as is the late George d.
Olds, Morrow's Amherst professor.
lmS Will PROVIDED the bequeSt was
to devolve to the widow in the event
Olds died before the statesman.
Other bequests are S25,000 to
Mrs. Agnes M. Scandrett, Miss Alice
Morrow, Mrs. Hilda McIlvaine.
Morrow's sisters; Brig. Gen. Jay j.
Morrow. a brother; Miss Anne Cut
ter, Mrs. Edith Gutter Yates, sis
ters to Mrs. Morrow, and their
mother, Mrs. Edith Cutter Yates;
Prof. Charles T. Bernett of Bowdoin
college, Prof. j. E. Woodbridge OF
Columbia University and Martin
Egan Of j. P Morgan e. Co.
The Englewood hospital receives
$4,000; the Englewood social serv-
ice federation receives $4,000; the
Englewood Free Public library re-
ceives $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
@HHndzos @HH!L!io
Wy 1says:

BEVERLY HILLS, Oct. %.
(SpeciaD-Scene in box stall in
Rogers home, Secretary of War
Hurley eating Rogers fodder"
Mr.. Hurley, this is not for
publication, but should the
Philippines have their free
dom?"
will, this is a good admin
istration. You see If it amt"
Now, Pat, you was in both
China and Japan. Just what is
their troubles?"
"I'll tell you. Will, Hoover is
a very warm, sympathetic man.
when you know him."
MIR. Secretary, will that Rus
sian plan work."
Listen, Will, they haven't got
a soul they can run against u.s."
So I just fed him and slept
him for nothing. The next cab
met officer pays his board.
Yours,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
Officer Shoots
ROdeO Performer

NEW YORK, Oct. 90. (U.P) -- A
western rodeo performer was shot
and killed by a policeman early to-
day during an argument that start
ed over a taXicab fare.
Owen Crosby, 25, of Miles City,
Montana, was the victim
After the performance at Madi-
son Square Garden last night he
drove in a cab from the Times
Square to 48th street, few blocks,
and objected to the fare. Johi
Quigley, policeman, intervened.
Crosby, according to Quigley, then
attracted attention of other per-
formers, and swung a cane. A
tussle followed. Crosby's friends
Joined him.
Quigley said his own arms were
pinned behind him momentarily
that he was struck repeatedly, and
then drew his pistol and fired. The
cowboy staggered several feet and
fell dead
James Rock Fort Worth, Tex,
another performer, was taken to
police headquarters for questioning.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
INJUNCTION AGAINST DISTRICT
SIGNED TODAY BY MCCORMICK

of-the-state landowners in whose
name the suit was filed, owns 40
acres of land in the Mt. Signal dis
trict six miles west of Calexico, ac-
cording to records on file at the
Imperial Irrigation district offices
here. After payment of the first
inStallment of the 1929 taxes, no
further payment was made. The
land is listed as delinquent, accord
ing to the records.
Mrs. Clara d. Strieby owns 800
acres in the vicinity west of Braw-
ley. All taxes are paid and the rec
ords said to be in good order.
The petition filed in federal court
was voluminouS and reviews the,
many agreements and contracts in
volved and cites instances wherein
it is alleged the proposed agreement
with the government violates the
water rights of the Imperial Irri-
CATION district.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
Fits REQUEST
FOR QUIZ MEETS
PROMPT ACTION
State And Independent
Probes Of Office Will
Be Conducted.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. %. W.P)-
An investigation of the Los Angeles
district attorneys office by the state
attorney general loomed today on
the heels of an announcement by
District Attorney Buron Fits that
rumors broadly circulated" had
questioned the integrity of his Of
flee.
Fits appeared before the county
grand jury to demand the investi-
cation following his return from
Chicago. He said that his action
in dismissing a morals charge
against John P. Mills, wealthy San
Diego real estate man, had brought
rumors reflecting upon himself.
Foreman c. S. Hutson, after hear
ing Fits, addressed a letter to At
torney General U. S. Webb asking
him to take charge OF the investi-
cation, and then took steps to en-
ploy independent investigators.
Mills was arrested last spring dur
ing the course Of an investigation
into Hollywood organization
which provided girl companions for
wealthy men.
He was specifically accused of at
taclling Clarice Tauber Fladebo. 10,
in a downtown hotel At the same
time, Olive Calrk Day and William
Jobelmann were arrested and
charged with conspiracy to aid in
the attack, in that they allegedly
took the girl to Mills room.
Later, the charge against Mills
was dismissed so that he could be
used as a state witness against Mrs.
Day and Jobelmann.
On September Is, when the cases
of the three were called, Fits re-
fused to prosecute Mills and he was
freed. Later charges of contribut-
ing to the delinquency of minor
were lodged against Mrs. Day and
Jobelmann and Mills also were in
cluded in the new complaint.
Mills was arraigned on the new
complaint yesterday and ordered to
appear for preliminary hearing Oc-
tober %.
The real estate man claimed to-
day he has spent between $4,000
and $4,000 in an effort to escape
conviction, plus business loss of
100000.
He said the sum included attor-
neys' fees, premiums on bail bonds
and $4,000 he paid Lucien c. Wheel
er, former chief Investigator for
Fits, for private detective work.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (U.P9 - A
vigorous offensive by industrial
America is necessary to smash the
economic depression, Charles M.
SchWab, veteran chairman of the
Bethlehem Steel Corporation, told
the American Iron & Steel Insti-
tute today.
A three fold program was out
lined by Schwab which included:
l. A better financial structure
which now is underway.
2. Elimination of business and
government extravaganza.
3. A vigorous enterprising atti-
tude on the part of industry.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
Salvaging Gold
On Wrecked Ship

SAN PEDRO, Cal, Oct %. U.P-
With calm weather salvaging of the
$185.000 gold bullion and other
cargo Of the wrecked S. S. Colombia
at Point Tosca, Baja California, is
proceeding rapidly, IL was learned
here today
Salvage masters reported that
permanent moorings have been
anchored to prevent the hull from
slipping eff the submerged rocks in
to deep water. In addition to re-
covering the gold, divers are eX-
pected to search passenger cabins
for valuable jewelry.
The Colombia hit the rocks in the
early morning Of September l3 with
rs passengers aboard.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
Heart Attack
Proves Fatal

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. %. DIP
A sudden heart attack while at the
wheel of an automobile was blamed
today for the death of Stuart Polk.
IS, prominent San Diego racehorse
owner and trainer, in crash here
last night.
Coroner's physicians expressed the
belief that the wealthy San Diegan
lost consciousness, allowing the
automobile to plunge into brick
wall
Polk recently brought string of
Is horses from Aqua Caliente to
the Tanforan track at San Bruno.
where a meeting will start soon.
He was returning from the traSE
to his hotel here when the fatal
accident took place.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
EXTENSION GRANTED

WASHINGTON, Oct. %. tU.P)--
The shipping board today sctcd 70
extend the period for completing
the sale Of the United States lines
until November .. This action was
taken at the request Of the Inter-
national Mercantile Marine com
pany ard the Dollar Dawson Pa
cific coast shipping interests, who
are negotiating for joint control Of
the u transatlantic liners ccm-
prising the United States lines.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
Coast Couple
In Elopement

RIVERSIDE, Cal, Oct. %. U.P)-
Mrs, Muriel Taylor, daughter of j.
H. Patrick, president of the Los
Angeles Baseball club, and head Of
the William Wrigley interests on
the Pacific coast, eloped here yes
terday with Ormonde P. Grier, So
cially prominent young Los Angeles
business man, and was married by
a justice of the pettce.
Grier, who is 28, is brother of
Mrs. William Phoneas Banning.
The Banning family pioneered in
coast navigation circles, and sold
Catalina Island to Wrigley. Mrs.
Grier is 90 years of age.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
BY SAMUEL DASHIELL

United Press Staff Correspondent
GENEVA. Oct. %. U.P)-League
of Nations members were greatly
relieved today by Japans condi-
tional acceptance of the councils
formula Tor compromising the
Manchurian dispute.
The councils embarrassment was
not ended, however, and it was
feared China would block complete
agreement.
Although Japan was prepared to
attempt the withdrawal of her
troops in three weeks, China con-
tests the validity Of Japan's claimed
treaty rights in Manchuria. It was
considered certain DR.. Alfred SEE
would be unable to accept the reso-
luton without consulting his gov
ernment further, and that Markings
consent was improbable
China might ask for an opinion
on the treaty rights, on which the
League would be reluctant to COM
NIT itself. Furthermore, examina-
ton Of the treaties would require
months and even years.
TOXIC, Oct. %. UP)-The Japa-
nese government today instructed
its representative at Geneva to ac-
cept conditionally the League of
Nations proposal to start imned-
late withdrawal of troops inside the
treaty zone in Manchuria.
The government hoped to COM
plete the evacuation in three weeks
if possible The orders at Geneva
were sent after a cabinet meeting.
Japan's stipulated conditions in
cluded Chinese acceptance OF all
treaties and commitments and ces-
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
BRITISH PLANES
RUSH TROOPS TO
TROUBLED ISLE
Natives OF Cyprus Riot
In Demand For Union
With Greece.

LONDON, Oct. %. U.R)-British
troops we're reported rushed from
Egypt by air today to Cyprus, island
possession in the Mediterranean
where natives demanding a union
with Greece rioted and burned the
government house.
The troops. numbering about 200.
were expected to reach Nicosia, cap
ital of Cyprus, this morning. Mean
while other forces in Egypt en-
trained for Port Said to proceed 70
Cyprus by boat.
Advices said mobs had besieged
and closed all cable stations on the
island except at Larnaca, third
largest city of Cyprus.
About one-fifth the population of
the island, which formerly belonged
to Turkey, are Moslems. In 1890
many of the islanders petitioned the
British government to allow Cyprus
to be united with Greece, or to be
granted responsible constitutional
government.
Advices to the colonial office here
lied by three members of the Cy-
prus council Wednesday demon
strated in front of the government
house more than three hours. The
crowd stoned police and set fire to
the government house, which was
destroyed.
Police charged the mob with ba-
tons and finally opened fire. Cas-
ualties were not revealed.
CAIRO, Egypt, Oct. %. UP)-A
company of the Kings regiment
proceeded to Cyprus today by air
transport at the request Of the Cy-
prus government.
Departure of the soldiers in air.
| planes designed especially to carry
troops marked the first time large
scale troop movements had been
undertaken by air to meet an actual
situation.
Royal Air Force pilots in the Near
East have made numerous expert
mental flights with transport planes
| carrying troops and full equipment.
| Seven planes were used in today's
troop movement, carrying $50 men
including Royal Air Force detach-
mentS.
| LIMASOL, Cyprus, Oct. %. U.P)-
Rioting preceded by anti-British
demonstrations broke out here to-
day. A mob attacked the British
commissioner office and set the
building on fire.
MALTA, Oct. %. U.P)-British
warships reached Cyprus today and
troops were enroute to Cyprus by
air, according to official information
received by the governor general of
Malta.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-23
Posse Closing
Upon COnvicts

TRENTON, N. j., Oct. %. UP)-
Two of the convicts who escaped
from the New Jersey state prison
here were reported surrounded by
state police in a patch of woods
near Langhorne, Pa, late today.
Police moved cautiously since 1t
was not known whether the men
had in their possession the sub-ma-
chine gun and pistol seized by the
prisoners during their escape.