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Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
Hunger March
Halted By Police

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4. U.P)-A
hunger march to Sacramento
was off to a poor start here today
when police dispersed a gathering
of some 200 demonstrators with
tear gas and nightsticks.
Three men and two women were
arrested. but all but one man were
released, and police said ne, too,
probably would be freed.
The police charged after approx
imately 500 persons, demonstrators
and curious, had gathere at Fifth
and ToWne streets.
Two soapboX speakers were sill
enced quickly, but police had to
climb to a nearby roof to quiet one
harranguer
The nucleus of the gathering, pO-
lice said. was the Los Angeles con-
tingent of a hunger march
to terminate in Sacra-
mento. A San Diego detachment
which was to meet them here
failed to appear.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04

lessons or trips to Europe, they are
advantages that can be dispensed
with when millions of men. women
and children can scarcely find food
and shelter
When the incoming administra-
ton starts checking up on the
So, IT'S 100000 being spent this year,
il will find what Mr.. Hoover found
that there are few short cuts to
economy. But Democratic leaders
here are convinced that no matter
how laborious the job, it must be
tackled. Otherwise they will be COM
PEELED to raise taxes again in spite
of the fact that the American peo-
PIE are earning a third or less of
what they were four years ago.
This. roughly. is a general state
ment which covers the thousands
CT facts tucked aawy in the budget.
Budget Bulky
The budget is set down in a book
twice as large as the Washington
telephone directory. 1t is the gov
ernment bible. 1t contains a thous-
and pages and is almost two inches
thick.
This volume mentions every item
for which government money is
paid. 1t gives some idea Of the COM
pleXity of the federal government
and the extent to which it has
reached out into every walk of life
among its citizens. The index con-
tains $500 entries. AS if the index
er was ironically tracing the cycle Of
the average taxpayer from the
elysian days of 1929 to the bitter
ones of 1883, this index begins with
Acadian national park and ends
with geological park, national"
The first stubborn facts that
President-elect Roosevelt will
bump hard up against are found
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
Public Defender
To Assist Banker

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 4. U.P)-
Henry Krabbenschnidt, former
vice-president of the defunct First
Exchange Bank in Inglewood, who
is accused Of looting the institu-
ton to carry on stock market spec
Llaticns, had the benefit of a pub
lie defender today.
Krabbenschmiot said he was
without funds to employ an at
torney when he appeared before
Supervior Judge Elliot Craig to
answer TO an indictment charging
him with 81 counts of grand theft,
Justification of bank records and
perjury il reporting the condition
of the bank. Judge Craig appoint
ed a public defender for him and
reduced bail from $4,000 to $1,000.
Pleas will be entered tomorrow
both by Krabbensehnidt and A. F.
1setzel. former president, who also
is under indictment on the same
charges.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
WrigIey California
Estate Is Small

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4. U.P-
The late William Wrigley, Jr.,
chewing gum magnate, left an es-
tate of only s12,4 400 in California,
although his entire estate apprais-
ed in Chicago was worth S20,2l5, =
600, according to an appraisal filed
in superior court today.
The California estate was made
up of real property in Tehama
county, valued at $500; Los An
geles bank account, $2,815: seven
lots in Avalon, Catalina Island,
worth $1,000, and four automobiles
valued at S1275.
Although Catalina Island was
owned by Wrigley, it was in the
form of corporation stocks which
legally are part Of his Illinois es-
tate His palatial Pasadena home
was said to be in the name of a
subsidiary corporation.
Wrigley died in Phoenix, Ariz.,
January 26, 1882
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
RIOTERS SENT TO JAIL

PASADENA, Cal, Jan. 4. NU,P,-
Jail sentences ranging upward to
30 days were being served today by
25 persons arrested as ringleaders
Of a mob of 500 who battled police
during the Southern California
Pittsburgh football game at Rose
Bowl. The mob which stormed the
gates in an attempt to get inside
was routed by tear gas and night
sticks. A half dozen policemen and
rioters required hospital treatment
for injuries.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
Four Held On
Federal Charge

Arrested at the request of fed
eral authorities, Victor Waldrop,
90, Swancey Hasty. 81, Opal Wald-
rop, 81. and James L. Batson, %,
are held at the county jail today
pending the arrival of a federal
agent.
Frank Smyer, El Centre officer,
and w. S. Keating, deputy sheriff,
arrested the men and women at
Imperial after federal officials had
communicated with El Centro po-
lice asking their detention.
Local officers did not know on
what charge the prisoners are held
They were in receipt of a tele-
gram that H. j. Kneen, agent Of
the United States bureau of inves-
tigation, will arrive here soon to
take control of the prisoners.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
TOO WELL COSTUNIED

GLENDALE, Cal, Jan. 4. UP
With some embarrassment, George
D. Hastings admitted today he was
the best impersonator who appear
ed in Mondays Tournament of
Roses parade at Pasadena. Attir-
ed in tramp costume as custodian
of Glendale's prize winning float,
Hastings took a brief stroll while
waiting for the parade to start. A
policeman pounced on him and took
him to headquarters as a vagrant.
It required the pleadings of Charles
Cobb, chairman of parade commit
tee. to convince officers the
tramp" was only acting in line of
duty.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
Quick Punishment
Giuen To Bandits

SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Calf
Jan. T. Up)-Paul Palmer and
Paul Hatch, both of Los Angeles
awoke in prison today-a day and
q half after they robbed the Cali
fcrnia theatre in San Jose of 50 900
Less than 80 hours after their
crime, the two bandits pleaded
guilty and were sentenced to from
five years to life Imprisonment ny
Superior Judge R. R. Syer. A few
minutes later Sheriff William j.
Emig was enroute here with them
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER
United Press staff Correspondent

Copyright 1883 by United PreSs)
WASHINGTON, Jan 4.-When
President-eleet Roosevelt takes over
the management of the worlds
biggest business two months from
today, he will find it an overgroWn
establishment, leaking at many
pores.
For instance he viii find one bu-
reau spending S1,75o,O00 on wild
life at the very time another de-
partment is sending up an alarm
over the discovery that 5000 to
100000 homeless American youths,
most of them under D, are wan
dering helplesSly about the land
scavaging on the thin leavingS of
a four-year depression.
Mr.. Roosevelt has set for one of
his first detectives the execution Of
the Democratic campaign pledge to
knock Off enc dollar in every four
of federal government expenses.
This is expected to be one of the
questions he will discuss with Dem
ocratic congressional leaders in New
York tomorrow.
The first difficulty the present
administration encountered in at
tempting to economic was the
fact that the leakage was scat
tered over q vast area. It is hidden.
camoutlaged. mixed in with sound
and necessary expenditures and
passes unnoticed except on close
search. Other millions are spent in
ways that were desirable when
they could be afforded Like music
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
Inquest Held In
Dufrere Death

That the death of Clarence Du-
irene, 81. at Westmorland Monday
afternoon resulted from his pros
tration by sewer gas was the ver-
dict OF a coroner's jury this morn
ing.
Coroner A. r. Underwood previ-
ously had decided against holding
an inquest. but changed his mind
yesteray afternoon, and witnesses
were summoned.
Dufrene died after descending
into a manhole at Westmorland to
repair a broken pump, and when
overcome by sewer gas. He was an
employee of the city of Westmor-
land
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
Pope Optimistic In
Discussing NeU Year

VATICAN CITY, Jan. 4. UP
Pope Plus XI has reason to hope
"that 1888 will be a much better
year than 1882" he said today in
an address before the Roman no.
bility.
I'VE felt supremely inspired to
proclaim 1888 a holy year the
pontiff said. I'VE expect good It'd
ings this year, besides material
blessings.
I'VE feel that men will raise
their eyes and hearts more toward
heaven, that this again will bring
further blessings to all the earth,
and that 1893 will be more prom
lsing both for spiritual and ma
terial well being"
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
Bank Official Ends
Life By Taking Gas

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4. U.P)-
Ernest j. Faucet, 46, vice pres
ident Of the Hill street branch of
the Citizens National Trust and
Savings Bank, was found dead to-
day in his bedroom, asphyxiated
by illuminating gas.
After reading three notes found
beside the body, police said Fau-
cett had committed suicide.
Officials of the bank said Fau-
sett had been in poor health for
several years.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
Dismissal Denied
In HoIIoran Case

PHOENIX. Ariz., Jan 4. UP)-
A motion requesting dismissal OF
an indictment against John J. Hal
loran, wealthy Phoenix lumberman,
in connection with the Winnie
Ruth Judd case, was denied to-
day by Superior Judge Howard
Speakman.
Defense attorneys then filed
demurrer with the court charging
the indictment, which accused Hal
loran as an accessory after the
murder of Agnes Ann LIE Roi was
defective.
Hearing on the demurrer was
set for $50 a. m. tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
Probation Officer
Not Yet Selected

Choice Of a probation officer was
left to Judge Vaughn N. Thomp-
son yesterday by members of the
Imperial Valley probation commit
tee, who submitted three names to
the judge, stating that any one of
the three would be unanimously
endorsed by the committee.
Judge Thompson is interviewing
the three men today so that he
will be better able to judge of their
qualifications and hopes to make
his decision this evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
VET WHITES FOR LIVING

DETROIT UP,-A gassed World
war veteran, Fred Pilichta, is
whiting living out of old tele-
phone poles to provide for his
wife and six children. Pilichta
spends 10 to u hours a day fash
ioning wooden ducks, known as de-
coys, from the old poles. He sells
the ducks or trades them to mer-
chants planning a hunting trip
in exchange for clothing and food.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
Impose Jail Tern,
In Theft Case

Bill Browder was sentenced to six
months in jail after pleading gull
ty before Judge H. B. Griffin at
Brawley this morning to stealing
household goods from j. L. Tatum.
George Williams, who was arrest
ed with Browoer, pleaded not gull
ty, and was acquitted after trial
by the court. Browder will be COM
mitted to the county Jail here to
serve his term.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
Chauffeur Sought
In kidnapping Case

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. a. lU0
Walter Levenberry, Negro ohauf-
feur for Arthur Howard, was hunt
ed today on a warrant charging
him with kidnapping Mrs Howard,
who has been missing since Dec
ember 30
Howard said his wife has not
been seen since she left in the
family automobile with $l00 with
which she intended to pay several
bills The Negro was driving the
car.
Howard told police the Negro
had been in his employ two years.
Recently, he expressed a desire to
return to Chicago, Howard said.
Tt was feared he may have drugged
Mrs. Howard, who has been in i'll
health, and fled.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04

said that taxes are eventually paid
by the rate payers of the utilities.
Follow my program and we can
balance the budget without addi-
tional taxes on utilities and other
corporations.
The message also recommended
an immediate start on the state
wide water program; rehabilita-
ton of irrigation and reclamation
districts; aid to the mining indus
try; a moratorium on delinquent
tax penalties; trust deed reforms
to facilitate redemption of prop
erty; and making interest rates on
mortgages after foreclosure the
same as before.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
Information Mailed
Out On Elections

Final preparation for mailing
1880 letters containing informa-
tion concerning the amended ALL
American canal contract and the
refinancing plan to be voted up
on January IL, was underway at
Imperial Irrigation district head
quarters today.
The letters of information were
deemed necessary in order that all
voters might become familiar with
the two matters prior to election.
The folders were prepared with
care and are believed to present a
clear and brief explanation of
these two important matters.
January l, marked the mailing
of 1880 sample ballots.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
UNITED PRESS WRITER DISCUSSES
DISPOSAL OF FTAXPAYER'SDOLLAR

EDITORS NOTE: This is
the second of series of articles
describing the taxpayers dol
lar and where it goes.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04

in q series of black line charts on
page AS. There the taxpayers dol
lar is broken up in to small change.
The 500 in taxes which the man of
moderate means paid into Wash
ington last year is being spent about
as follows:
National defense, military pen
sicns, life insurance, cts, $43.13.
Debt interest and debt retirement
$33.35.
Pubic improvements, 1922.
Promotion of marine transporta-
ton $1.35.
General and other civil functions
$16.69.
Refunds, $2.26
Imperial Valley press., 1933-01-04
RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS

RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS
Miss Doris Gibson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. r. Gibson of BAT
brighton avenue, is slowly improy-
ing after a serious illness. She
is a student at Central Junior col
lege and is at the FL Centro hos
pital.
Evening star., 1933-06-16
CROSBY HONORED

Maj. Gen. Herbert B. Crosby, police
commissioner, who next week will start
vacation during which he hopes his
successor will be appointed, today re-
ceived tributes from an organization Of
colored employees of the District Gov
eminent.
resolution of commendation on his
treatment of his subordinates and a
statement Of good wishes in his forth
coming new work as a bank president
were presented to him by the Municipal
Literary and Musical Club, consisting
of colored District employees. The Or
ganization is headed by Stanley A.
Bender, personal messenger to DR.. Lu-
ther H. Reichelderfer, president Of the
Board Of Commissioners. The resolu-
tion was drafted by committee headed
bv Francis Wells.
Evening star., 1933-06-16

modities, 1t was said last night. De-
pressed wheat and cotton prices In re-
cent years have been blamed on over
production.
Meanwhile, administrators Of the farm
act yesterday studied closely the mar
ket reception Of news of Secretary WAL
lace's plan.
Wallace firmly refused any comment
upon the markets reaction, which re-
suited In . drop in wheat prices early
yesterday. most of which was later re-
covered and q fall of about 50 bale
in the price Of cotton
It was reported that his concern Is
centered in the effect on long-range
prices, which he expects to be improved
greatly when his plans have been given
an opportunity to operate for some
time. Wallace and his aides have laid
plans to get the programs for the two
crops in operation speedily after official
announcement is made The first cash
benefits probably will go to the South
with the program definitely calling for
payment of rental benefits to farmers
who reduce part of their present acreage
OF cotton.
Evening star., 1933-06-16
FULLER APPROVES
TRAINING ORDERS
Marine Commandant o. KS
Schedule for 9Th Reserve
Brigade.

Training camp orders for the 9Th
Marine Reserve Brigade, involving the
most strenuous training schedule ever
assigned q Marine Reserve organiza-
tion, have been approved by Maj. Gen.
Ben H. Fuller, commandant OF the
Marine Corps.
The brigade, made up of more than
1880 Washington men, will operate for
more than q week under actual field
conditions, sometimes battle conditions,
in a 50-mile area between Stump Neck,
Md, and Washington.
In turning the orders over to Lieut..
Col. j. j. Staley, commanding the bri-
gade, Gen. Fuller said: Ever since
the early days of the Marine Corps,
when they made a forced march over
the plains OF North China. travelling
light and travelling far, Marines have
prided themselves on their ability to
60 places and do things with the mini
mum amount of impedimenta, and this
training schedule will give our Reserv-
lists chance to show that Marine
Corps Reservists are real Marines in
every sense of the word"
A troop movement such as the one
to be undertaken requires considerable
Evening star., 1933-06-16
HENRY FRANC DIES
IN NEWTON, MASS.
Retired From Clothing Business
Here Several Years Ago Be-
cause Of Ill Health.

Henry Franc, 66, in business for
many years at Seventh and D streets
here, died early today at his home in
Newton, Mass. He had been in failing
health for some time, and retired from
business several years ago, moving to
the Massachusetts city.
Mr.. Francs father. also Henry Franc
established the clothing business at
Seventh and D streets in 1860, and his
son succeeded him, continuing until
his retirement. He was a member Of
the Association Of Oldest Inhabitants
OF the District Of Columbia, and was
one of the Oldest members of LAFAYETTE
Lodge, F. A. A. NJ, here.
He was active in civic and charitable
affairs here while in business. He is
survived by his widow, Mrs. Lena
Leutch Franc, the daughter of the late
Rabbi Leutch of Newark, N. j.. and two
daughters, Mrs Marian Skirball and
Mrs. Ruth Strauss. both wives of New
ten. Mass, physicians.
Funeral services will be held at II
am. Sunday at Hysong's funeral
chapel. 1900 N street. Burial will be
IN Washington Hebrew CONGREGATION
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1933-06-16
1u Mrnurtam.

CHRISTIE, DELLA WILLS. Sacred 70 the
memory OF our dearly beloved wife. mcthsr
TIE. who departed this Life three years
Another year fos US L ended.
And stin the mother We loved
We never will forget.
Always remembered
DAWSON. JULIA A. In sad and loving r.
DAWSON. who departed this iifs tWel1S
% %ysa5s ,s.S1ls95 age to-day snn June , l6, c 1921
LNa. sl.ne. Of JOIN JOHN REgh r EISy,ps vse ss
twenty-one years ago today; June I6: 1911.
LEyEEoNE: LOUIS 8; In leying memory
my eeaf fs son e tous os 10
June 15. 1882.
The world may change from year to year.
Our friends from day to day,
But never will the one we love
From memory pass away.
ROCK; Es JOSEPH o. q sad memory Of our
departed a;Ds this this life one year ago today,
May his a1s sou hoSfNd Ssfs in dsm6Rrr gffsf !.
WILLIAMS. JOHN. tribute of love to the
band, JOHN BLUFF) WILLIAMS, Who
left LETT me three years ago today. June I8.
1t is sad that one I cherish
But the love that does not perish
LiVeS In memory alone.
do not forget you, nor do intend.
I think of you often and viii to the end
Gone and forgotten by some you may IL
81 q VIZ WIZ, oESrs5bE zSs sS5E y We =
Evening star., 1933-06-16

preparation on the part Of all staff and
line officers. Preparatory to the ma
neuvers 20 officers and 35 non-commis-
stoned officers of the brigade have been
ordered to Quantico for a To-day pc
riod of intensive Infantry instruction
from June 18 to %.
The training scheduled begins on
August 6, when the Marines will leave
Washington, probably by boat from the
navy yard, for Quantico, where they
win spend three days in drill and tech
nical problems. For two days more
they vii be housed in pup tents, under
field conditions. On August IL the
brigade will cross the Potomac, landing
on the Southern Maryland shore under
fleet landing force conditions. From
then on the detachment will operate
under sealed orders and actual battle
conditions. For the first "a hours the
men will operate without a supply train,
carrying all equipment, even food, on
their backs. Later a supply train will
join them as they move on Washington.
Evening star., 1933-06-16
Marriage Licenses.

Rea asd Sas w. KEYS. g. p0noakas s5sh ns a.
>, Clinton 6; Burke. tr.. "a, 1919 Kingman
81: sa1 END Edith S;nl 6 Francis. IS. 1921 2nd
James Henderson. SO Alexandria. Va.
ana Emma Lewis, 20. 657 Mades ct; Rev.
Daniel Brown. 80, 7a1 4th st.. and poro-
Thy -,. Z. johnson. 81. 7o4 3rd st.; Rev. J.
and Eseyn ffsS sobey 70 ai Pc lsl7 ih 1ish st s.
ReE: G. H; Corkran.
and Z Hudelns' a. winston Vim on'a saism is M f.
| C.. Rev. s. T. Nicholas
v,iLeSds, LeEis Wright; ae; I2S Webster St. and
r..DE: Dr: Hs55s arr Hear i; Hsarn y. rlsen Apart
Reed Hospital: Rev. c. T c. Rassmussena 1n Mai'ef
John and maTan RbDe 29 SH IaTk
n, n,n ne. = and IVA Mary Jqnshans 10, SS 7os
Catherine D. Hailett. ~: IA Chanting st St.
F. E, Farran. sGneps "a as65 5h5 9Th st. me- and
FLORENCE Roberts. 10. Seat Pleasant. Md;
H Edwin n0aT 8 BrockSeI G ssffn s.. Burlington Hotel
and Iayal Tanner. %, st. Petersburg. Fla;
F. p Mareton. 81. shoreham Hotel. and
Ann De e., Priest. %, Ola Roxboro pl.; Rev.
James q: Rsley: 80. 5oas 9TH ST., and
FIorenee W. ,Burdine: 81. Takoma Park.
IN Norman man NJ NJ. Duiin. in -. 1920 Dent pl and
Nina O.; Bassist 20. Alexandria. Va; Rev.
Joseph r. Sizoo.
Gustave Burrnister. 30, 1902 Lamont St,
| and Amalie e walker, "a. ls1e Irving St.;
IN MoFEls & slfEiR +. So wsesE,ass @ Ny y = and
se Hsv 4. MsRenss GsSa as'z Is i47s ce,ams.. I'd,
and Mary ". Thompson. 90. 602 Ritten-
| house st; Rev. B. J Mannem ann.
William J. Phelan, 20 Fort Benning
Ga. and Elizabeth K. Sloan. 81. 1712 Sur
rey lane; Rev. ]. A. McEneany.
Clarence R. Geist. 25. and Julia Harris.
21. both of 504 Sth st. ne; Rev. II. M.
Adoiph Brooks, e5: 1892 o St. and
Marion Trent. %. 1914 Longfellow ST.; Rev.
George H. Rae. 25. Emporia Va. and
F. N. House, 20, same address; Rev. H M.
James Deming. 2s. 63s Florence st. ne,
and Bertha Valentine. %, 1407 w St; Rev.
N. T. MONTGOMERY. 26. 1907 18th ST.. and
Mary " Allen. 23. 631 NJ St; Rev. VIII
liam Stephrann.
nando. Calf and Doris B. Evans. %, Clar-
| endon. Va; Rev. r. L. Lewis
D. Bartolomeo. 90. 4014 Georgia ave,
and Lucy .Palumbo, 21, 81 K ST.; Rev. N.
~ Frank re Nv W Baxter. 80. 7s New York ave,
and Irma Lee Lewis. 26, sos Buchanan
| ST.: Rev. Bernard Braskamp.
Evening star., 1933-06-16
WHEAT REDUCTION
PLAN DUE TODAY
Wallace to Announce Pro-
gram for Levying Taxes
at Press Conference.

Secretary Of Agriculture Wallace in
tends to announce late today his pro-
gram for levying processing taxes and
acreage reduction for wheat.
The announcement will be made at
a press conference beginning at 4:45
pm.
Tomorrow he will make the an
nouncement of his cotton program,
which will include provision for retire
ment of large areas now planted to
the crop and operation of an option
pool in which 100000 bales of Gov
ernment-owned cotton will figure.
1t was said authoritatively he has
made no change in the program decided
upon recently for putting maximum
processing taxes into effect this
Summer.
This program has been approved by
President Roosevelt.
Farmers who cooperate will be paid
more than $3.50, 100000 in the next 1our
months in bonuses and rentals for
cotton and wheat acreage reduction
under administration plans.
Designers of the program hope these
payments will aid in stimulating busi-
ness recovery in the two-crop belts in
addition to reducing output Of the COM
Evening star., 1933-06-16
MRS. CLARA WATERMAN
PASSES AWAY AT u

Mrs. Clara L. Waterman, "A, wife of
Col. John c. Waterman, U. S. A.. re-
tired, died yesterday at Walter Reed
Hospital after an illness Of three
months.
A native of Grand Rapids, Mich,
Mrs. Waterman had lived in Washing
ton off and on about Is years. She
had celebrated her golden wedding an
niversary two years ago.
Besides her husband Mrs. Waterman
is survived by four children, Maj J. j
Waterman. Fort Bragg, N. c.; Mrs
Otta Hass. Philadelphia Mrs. r. C.
Scott, wife of Maj. Scott, retired. and
Mrs. H. w. Robertson of this city.
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row at 10 am. at the chapel at Walter
Reed Burial will be In Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery.