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Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
Scouts Modified
At County Fair

Four hundred Scouts of the I'm
perial-Yuma council of the Boy
Scouts of America mobilized at 9:30
this morning at the county fair
grounds, Scouts coming from every
district in the valley.
In full uniform, the Scouts made
an impressive procession as they
marched into the fair grounds,
where, with appropriate ceremonies,
35 Chinese elms, one for each troop
in the council, were planted as a
permanent addition to the fair
grounds. -
M. H. Davis, assistant forest su-
pervisor of the Cleveland national
forest was distinguished guest
and aided in the ceremony, deliver
ing a fine address.
This tree planting is in connec-
ton with the national observance
of George Washington's two-hun-
dredth birthday anniversary.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
Colorado Reaches
New Peak Level

PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 13. UH -
Recent rains have raised the levels
of the Colorado and Salt rivers to
the highest point in 20 years, al
though little damage has resulted.
A new peak level of the Colorado
river was reported from Boulder
canyon today, but it did not ap-
proach the crest of early in the
week when tunnel workings at
Boulder dam were flooded.
Contractors at the dam antici-
pated no further damage, although
pumps are being installed in the
tunnels in case further rises re-
flood the workings.
The Salt river at Phoenix has
subsidized slightly since it over
flowed it's banks and inundated
half a dozen squatter's homes.
Mountain streams above Flag
staff have damaged preliminary
highway work to the extent OF
S250,000.
Several persons were reported
marooned in canyon bottoms above
Flagstaff, and several squatter's
here are still unacounted for.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
KIDNAPPING CASE
SET FOR TRIAL
DURING MARCH

Five cases set on Judge A. C. Fin
ney's law and motion calendar this
morning were disposed of tempo
rarily when two we're set for trial,
one removed from the calendar,
one continued and one defendant
changed his plea to guilty.
Alfredo Martinez pleaded not
guilty to child stealing. His trial
was set for the March calendar.
Martinez is charged with kidnapping
3-year-old Gloria Lopez from the
home of her parents in Ell Centro.
Harry Friedman and G. L. Dahms
pleaded not guilty to burglary OF a
room in the Overland hotel, Cal
exico. Their trial, also, was set for
the March 7 calendar.
A probation hearing for c. w
Bell and N. E. Russell, who were
found guilty of possession of a still
was continued until next Friday, as
was a hearing on the application
for probation entered by George
Sanchez, who changed a plea OF
not guilty to one of guilty of grand
theft. Sanchez is charged with
stealing a COW near Brawley.
Maurice Peters appeared before
the court for hearing to determine
if he has violated the terms i'm
posed when he was granted proba-
ton after conviction of a statutory
charge The case was removed
from the calendar when it appeared
terms of the probation had been
complied with.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
Youngsters Held
In Horse Theft

1t was an old-time western chase
for Donald Yarnell and Dewey
Gipson, both Is, before they were
caught by j. K. Robson, rancher
living near the McKin bridge
northeast of Imperial, and turned
over to Eddie Nett and Jack Carter
from the sheriff's office.
The boys said someone told them
they could have a horse grazing in
Robison's pasture, and that they
proceeded to catch it. All Robson
knew was that he saw them catch
the horse, and turn it loose again
when they saw him coming.
Both mounted upon the one
steed they already had, the boys
put the spurs to him and fled, but
the flight was useless and they
finally were overtaken. The two
are held in custody today, and will
be turned over to probation Of
ficerS.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
AUTO RACES TO
FEATURE SUNDAY
SESSION AT FAIR
Large Crowd Anticipated
For Closing Day Of Sue
cessful Event.

It was like an opening day all
over again at the Third Annual
Mid-Winter Fair today as bustling
crowds thronged the fair grounds
and exposition building overflow
ing into the grand stand as the
afternoons program of automobile
races drew nearer and the tiny
racing cars with their nationally
famous drivers careened around the
track in practice spurts.
And even while they served to-
days large crowd, officials at the
fair grounds were preparing to re-
ceive the expected record crowd OF
tomorrow-Sunday and the last day
of this county's five day exposi-
ton.
For, encouraged by perfect wealth.
er and the perfect management OF
this years fair, numerous visitors
who have been unable to attend
during the week were planning to
take advantage of the Sunday pro-
gram, which will include what has
been termed the feature event of
the fair, a 100 mile automobile
race.
Yesterday afternoon and this
morning drivers who will attempt
this afternoon and tomorrow to
win their spurs on the local track,
were busy warming up their racing
cars. Mechanics were tuning mot
ors to the greatest possible speed,
and racing enthusiasts predicted
this years race meet will see at
least one national record broken.
When the final curtain is runN
down on this years fair tomorrow
night, it will have seen the most
successful exposition in the coun-
ty's history, even though exhibits
were on a smaller scale than those
of the two proceeding years. Ev-
cry day has been crowded one
during the past week.
Yesterdays program included a
concert by the Swiss band, Swiss
championship wrestling elimination
contest, a Swiss rifle contest and
farm bureau program.
Including the automobile races,
todays program also is listed as
veterans and service club day at
the fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
Film Celebrity
Enjoys Guest

TOXIC, Feb. 13. tU.PSHollywoo
and the Japanese imperial family
were represented in the crowd of
social and government leaders at
tending a formal tea dance to open
the United States embassy here
today.
Richard Barthelmess, screen ia
vorite, and his wife moved through
the throng which gathered about
Princes Chichibu and Takamatsu,
younger brothers of Emperor Hi
rohito, and Foreign Minister Ken
gichi YoShizawa.
United States Ambassador and
Mrs. w. Cameron Forbes were
hosts at the function.
Barthelmess has just arrived
from the United States. He said he
will continue to Manila, Hongkong,
French Indio-China and Siam.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
Johnson May Yet
Become Candidate

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 13. W.P)-
Senator Hiram Johnson of Cali
fornia and Governor Clifford Pin
chot of Pennsylvania will decide
within few days which of them
will oppose President Hoover for
the Republican presidential NOM
ination, Senator Smith Brookhart
indicated here.
johnson will decide within a few
days if he will rum Brookhart
said. "If he decides to rim, Pinchot
will support him. If johnson de-
cides not to run he will support
Pinchot."
The Iowa senator's comment on
the possibility of Progressive OPP
position for President Hoover in
the Chicago convention was made
during an address last night be-
before 1900 war veterans.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13

February is month of i'm
pOrtance from the standpoint of
the Imperial Irrigation district,
the import of the month again
being demonstrated by the Ov-
crwhelming victory in Thurs
days election.
A dip into historical data re-
veals the fact that:
FORTY YEARS AGO-Chas.
E. lockwood began surveys from
the Colorado river to Imperial
Valley. His work was planned
in February, 1892.
THIRTY YEARS AGO-Ear-
ly in February water entered
the valley for the first time
and was being used for irriga-
tiOn purposes.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
CHINESE
RECEIVE
SETBACK
Japanese Cross Creek AT
WoOsung And Trap
Force Defending City.
CHINA ON WARPATH
Statement Says Country
Wants Peace But Will
Resist Invasion.
By f. X. EKINS

United Press Staff Correspondent
Copyright, 1882, BY United Press
SHANGHAI, Feb. 13. U.P)-The
japanese trapped Chinese defend
ers of Woosung village today when
they crossed a branch of Woosung
creek and carried Chinese positions
TOO yards northwest of the village
of sharp fighting.
The battle began at noon. The
attacking force crossed the creek
at 3 p m. g a. m. EST.
The maneuver isolated Chinese
troops defending Woosung village.
The attack followed a two hour
aerial bombardment, and the OBJ
jective was accomplished with only
two Japanese wounded.
1t was the first major Chinese
setback in two weeks Of fighting.
The maneuver which isolated the
Chinese forces defending the vii
lage, cut them off from the garrison
at the forts, thereby weakening the
whole Chinese position in the
Woosung area.
The Japanese airplanes and war
ships rained bombs and shells over
the Chinese lines in a roaring bar
rage under which the infantrymen
trotted across the pontoonS and
over the flatlands in compelling ad-
vance which routed the Chinese.
First contingents of the ninth di-
vision of the japanese army docked
at the settlement Wharves and
were scheduled to come ashore at
7 a. m. Sunday C p. m. Saturday
EST.
A Japanese peacetime division
contains approximately 5000 men.
The troops were carried in seven
transports and we're escorted past
the Woosung forts by Japanese
warships.
The japanese were expected to
move swiftly following the arrival
of the division unless the Chinese
agreed to withdraw their armies
promptly and to negotiate separ-
ately regarding the Shanghai and
Manchurian situations.
1t. Gen. Yueda, commanding the
ninth division, told the United
Press:
II have arrived for the purpose
of protecting japanese interests
in Shanghai. Though industrious
of unnecessarily hostile actions my
self, l would not hesitate to take
drastic action against those inter-
ferring with the carrying out of
my duty"
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
Court Dismisses
Liquor Charge

Because he already is serving a
l3 months sentence in a federal
penitentiary, Amador S. Ortega to-
day was free of a charge of pos
session of liquor formerly lodged
against him before Judge l. May
field in justice court here.
r. l. French, deputy district at
torney, appeared before Judge
Mayfield this morning to move for
dismissal of the justice court charge,
filed after federal raids here some
time ago. French explained that
Ortega recently was sentenced in
federal court on another liquor
charge, and is now serving his SEN
tence.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13

DRIVE IS
STARTED
Lincoln's Day Speech Is
Opening Gun In Cam
paign For Reelection.
ADDRESSES NATION
President Talks From An
cient Desk Used By His
Famous Predecessor.
BY PAUL r. MALLON
'nited Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13. (U.pl -
President Hoover set off the spark
of his own campaign for reelection
in a non-partisan Lincoln day ad-
dress from the White House last
night.
Republican party leaders fol-
lowed him with less modest
speeches at Lincoln day dinners
from coast to coast. They laid
down their tariff and other issues
in true political style and, likening
Hoover's patience in the face of
obstacles to that of Lincoln, called
directly for his denomination.
The Lincoln study from which
the President spoke. heard no
sound of applause that rose from
Republican rallies at his remarks;
the microphone was placed on the
same desk where the Civil war
President wrote his Emancipation
Proclamation. Above it was a
life-like portrait of the immortal
Lincoln. Hoover confined his re-
marks to that theme.
while we are in the midst OF
the difficulties of the day." he
said, I'VE may we'll entertain the
feeling that history will record this
period as one of the most difficult
in its strains and stresses upon the
timbers of the republic that has
been experienced since Lincoln's
time.
There are enduring principles
and national ideals to be preserved
against the .pressures of today.
THE forces with which we are
contending are far less tangible
than those of Lincoln's time. They
are invincible forces, yet potent in
their powers of destruction. We
are engaged in a fight upon
hundred fronts just as positive,
just as definite and requiring just
as greatly the moral courage, the
organized action, the unity of
strength and the sense of devotion
in every community as in war.
First Political Speech
II am confident of the resources,
the power and the courage of our
people in triumph over any ma
tional difficulty. They are rallying
to their responsibilities
1t was the first speech Hoover
has made in a political background
since his candidacy was officially
announced.
Senate Floor Leader Watson fol-
lowed the President, speaking from
Lincoln day dinner here. He
analyzed the Presidents record in
office and said:
What president, save along the
sainted Lincoln, was ever more
maligned and misrepresented than
the one who has just addressed
us? And what president more than
he who today sits in the loftiest
seat on earth has ever been SO
traduced and asperSed?
mo presidents name in the list
has labored more earnestly, or
toiled more ceaselessly, or striven
more honestly to lift the nation out
of the slush of dependency into
which it had been plunged by sheer
force of conditions.
Yet no critic has risen to say
that he would have pursued a diff
ferent course or adopted a con-
trary policy had power to do SO
been committed TO him."
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
FEBRUARY HISTORIC MONTH IN
IRRIGATION DISTRICT AFFAIRS

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
The last break in the Color
ado river was closed by fran
tic crews under the direction
of DIR. II. T. Cory.
SIXTEEN YEARS AGO-Im-
perial Valley irrigation system
was sold at auction.
TWELVE YEARS AGO
Congress authorized an investi-
cation of the Colorado river in
the Kincaid act.
TEN YEARS AGO-Hearings
began in Washington upon the
protection and development of
the lower Colorado river basin.
Data and surveys included in
the Fall-Davis report were col
lected at q cost of Sl30,000.
funds provided by the Imperial
Irrigation district.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
STOCK MARKET
SHOWS STRONG
IN SHARP RALLY
BY ELMER c. WALLER
United Press Financial Editor

NEW YORK, Feb. 13. The
smashing attack against depressed
stock prices continued today on
the New York stock market and
prices surged forward in the great
est upward movement Of the year.
Gains ranged to II points.
Under stimulus of the govern
ment plan to bring about new
credit easements through the Glass
Steagall bill, traders charged into
the depleted lists today and carried
on the advance which was started
Thursday. The one day holiday for
Lincoln's birthday seemed to give
added incentive to te new market
BOOM"
Trading was at great pace. The
first issues started rolling on the
tickers, and soon great strings,
ranging to $500 shares in one sale,
appeared The high speed ma
chimes, placed in operation during
the hectic days of 1929, were unable
to meet the trading. They ran be-
hind. At Mid-market time they
caught up with the market but
again at the close were forced be-
hind.
Confidence spread through the
country by the governments credit
plan plus thu advertisement given
to the rising prices Thursday
brought in considerable new trad
ing. Others rolled into the brokers
offices from all over the country
In addition shorts became fright
ened and hastily covered their COM
mitments.
Many brokers. however, believed
this outburst of strength was just
another rally and that prices
might ease from the high spots
they touched today.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
Two Candidates In
Illinois Primary

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 13.
UP)-Only two names have been
entered for Illinois preferential
presidential primary, April IL.
Filings closed at midnight last
night with the name of Sen. James
Hamilton Lewis entered for the
Democratic race and that of for
mer Sen. Joseph I. France Of Mary
land in the Republican field.
The vote is only advisory and
political observers attached little
Importance to Frances filing. The
Lewis petition, however, is part of
campaign under way to send the
states SO delegates to the Demo-
cratic convention pledged to the
pink -WhiSkered senator.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
Miss Pantages To
Be Sunday Bride

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 13. U.P)-
Carmen Pantages, attractive young
daughter of Alexander Pantages,
millionaire theatre owner, will be
married here Sunday to John Con-
sidine, jr., motion picture produc-
er.
Marion Davies, screen star, will
act as matron of honor and among
the guests will be William Ran
dolph Hearst, publisher, and many
members of the motion picture COL
ony, including Ben Lyon, Bebe
Daniels, Hoot Gibson and Sally
EilerS.
After the ceremony the couple
will leave immediately for New
York by boat.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
MISSING WOMAN RETURNS

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10. W.P)-
Mrs. Marie H. Firebaugh, 30, re-
fused to prosecute today after an
asserted kidnapping. although she
named a rejected suitor as the
man who, she said, had kept her
prisoner She returned to her home
last night after an absence of "a
hours, during which. she said the
suitor attempted to persuade her
to leave her husband and marry
him. She was not harmed Mrs.
Firebaugh's disappearance started a
search after 1t was reported she
had been forced. screaming and
fighting, to enter an automobile.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

1ONlOhl
Imperial.
Fox Imperial theatre, "The
Reckless Age.
Valley theatre, "The Mark of
the Spur"
TOMORROW
Sunday services, churches.
Imperial county fair, fair
grounds, Imperial.
Automobile races, 2, fair
grounds, Imperial.
Fox Imperial theatre, "The
Passionate Plumber.
valley theatre, Caught
Cheating.
MONDAY
Masonic luncheon, Barbara
Worth.
Chapter AV, P.E.O., 1880,
Barbara Worth.
History section, 2, I. w. Nc
Grew home.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
CHARGE SECRET
JAPAN SOVIET
PACT REACHED
English Papers S tate
ment Receives Denials
AT Moscow And Toxic.
By HERBERT MOORE
United Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

LONDON, Feb. 13. U.P)-Sensa-
tional charges of a secret treaty
concluded between Soviet Russia
and Japan, giving japan control
of Manchuria and part of Mon
golia, were published in the Daily
Express today.
The Daily Express article assert
ed that the agreement was con-
cluded by Moscow as an alterna-
tive to war over Russia's waning
interests in Manchuria, now oc-
cupied by the Japanese.
The newspaper said the desire of
some Soviet leaders to flight it
out" with Japan had resulted in a
bitter conflict" in the inner coun-
ellis at Moscow.
The Soviet government was de-
clared to be pledged under the pact
not to intervene in any affair af-
fecting the Pacific coast-a pur-
ported stipulation of peculiar in
terest to the United States.
The Daily Express correspondent
also said that it had been agreed
that Soviet interests in the Chin
ese Eastern Railway, running
through north Manchuria, would
be sold to Japan. Japan acquired
the railway rights in South Man
churia in the Russo-Japanese war
in 1904-05.
Joseph v. Stain, Soviet dictator,
was said in the article to have ov-
erruled demands for war by decid-
ing that the Soviets at present were
in no position to face the presum-
ably highly organized war machine
of modern Japan.
1t was recalled that recent dis
patches from Moscow reported an
"ominous silence" in government
quarters concerning the clash of
Russian and japanese interests in
Manchuria when Japanese troops
Occupied Harbin, chief city of the
Chinese Eastern Railway, hereto
fore jointly controlled by Russia
and China.
Emphasize Peace
The Japanese consul at the sane
time at Vladivostok, Siberia, near,
the Manchurian border and on the
Pacific, reported "war-like" activ-
tiles by the Russians. The Soviet
officials have repeatedly empha-
sized their desire for peace.
1t was admitted by the Soviet
delegation at Geneva recently that
certain changes were being made
to strengthen garrisonS on the
Manchurian frontier.
They contended, however, that
Moscow was concerned only with
the possibility that White Russians
(Czarist sympathizers) now exiled
in Manchuria, would attack the
Soviet union. These White Rus
slams joyfully welcomed the jap
anese occupation of Harbin and the
Soviets feared they intend to make
the city center of intrigue against
Moscow.
MOSCOW, Feb. 13. U.P) - The
Soviet government today officially
denied reports in London of a
secret treaty" with Japan on
Manchuria and other far eastern
questions.
TOXIC, Feb. 13. W.P)-The gov-
ernment today denied any secret
treaty with Soviet Russia. Reports
of such an agreement were char
acterized as ridiculous"
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
Swedish Prince
To Wed COmmOner

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 13. U.H) =
Prince Lennart, grandson of King
Gustav Of Sweden, and his fiancee,
Mile. Karin Nissvandt, daughter OF
a commoner, will leave next week
for London to be married, despite
the kings opposition to the match.
The prince, who intends to be-
come farmer, was deprived of his
royal title by order of the king, and
will be known as Mr.. Bernadotte. y
The couples engagement was an
nounced last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
Woman Plunges
To Sidewalk

LONG BEACH, Feb. 13. U.P)-A
l3-floor plunge from the top of the
Security Trust and Savings Bank
building brought instant death to-
day to Mrs. Ruth L. VanBoxtall, 80.
Her body struck the sidewalk
head-first, narrowly missing sew
eral pedestrians. Identification was
made through a purse left on the
top of the building.
Police said they learned she had
been in ill health and that she
tried to commit suicide week ago.
Her husband, Prosper VanBoxtall,
is sales manager for local
concern.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
Press Want Ads
Bring Results

The power of Imperial Valley
Press classified advertising was
clearly demonstrated this week
when Elmer Kittell of Los Angeles
sold two residential properties as
result of one insertion of class
flied advertising in this publica-
ton.
Kittell said today he was greatly
pleased with results and said his
two transactions were a symbol of
the excellent business conditions
which exist here.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13
RAILROAD SEEKS LOAN

DENVER, Feb. 13. U.P) = The
Denver and Rio Grande Western
railroad will seek loan OF
S4,OOOOO0 from the newly formed
reconstruction finance corporation,
it was revealed today
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-13

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