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Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 81. U.R-
California's resources and indus
tries, dressed in holiday attire, will
be paraded tomorrow when the 80th
annual state fair is opened for a
To-day period.
Reflecting optimism and a
healthier attitude than was ex-
hibited a year ago, the fair drew
the largest variety of exhibits ever
entered here, and was expected
to establish new attendance rec
ords.
Gov. Frank F. Merriam will head
the opening ceremonies when, at
9 a. M, he will unlock the main
gates while the University Of Cali
fornia band plays Hail to Cali
fornia." This will signal the start
of 10 days of agricultural exhib-
itions and judging, horse racing,
carnival celebrations, vaudeville en-
tertainment, polo games, horse
shows, fireworks displays and the
other items that go toward round
ing out the largest fair in the
west.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
SUPERVISORS
PASS BUDGET

Adoption of the county budget
for the fiscal year 1934-35 was
voted by the board of supervisors
late yesterday afternoon after
weeks of intensive study given this
question by the board. With the
adoption of this budget the board
adjourned until Saturday morning
at 8 O'Clock at which time they
will reconvene to determine the
county tax rate for this year.
In the preliminary budget which
had formed the basis upon which
the supervisors worked toward COM
pleted budget, total of $2,502 ,585
had been allowed by the board for
the year ending June 80, 1885. OF
this sum $49,750 was Topped off
yesterday, divided among the fol-
lowing funds:
The general fund reduction was
$4,000; the salary fund reduction,
$2750; the humane fund reduction
$1,000 and the unappropriated re-
serve fund reduction $4,000. An ex-
ira $4,000 was added as a direct re-
lief fund.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
HOLDS
REFUND|NGO Of
BONDS VALID

Refunding bonds issued by the
Imperial Irrigation District are
valid and legally binding obligations
according to judgment handed
down by Judge c. c. Haines and
filed at the county clerks office
yesterday afternoon.
This action accompanied an order
filed by Harry Horton, chief coun-
sci for the district directing that
a default judgment be granted in
the case. This order states that the
defendants had failed to answer
the plaintiffs complaint within
the time specified by law and for
that reason the judgment should
be entered.
The irrigation district through
its attorneys had filed an action
naming all persons who were in
any way interested in the refund
ing bonds to show cause why the
same should not be validated. The
suit asked for the valuation of re-
funding bonds of the district ag-
gregating par value of $14,-
25O,O0O, authorized by voters of
the district at an election held on
January IL, 1888.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
PROTEST PLAN TO FEED STRIKERS
Industry Objects To Use Of Federal Funds
For Amy Such Purpose

that relief would be forthcoming
to strikers unless the national lab
or board or Frances Perkins, sec
retary of labor. proclaimed the
strike unjustified.
The possibility loomed that John
son would figure in battle among
"new dealers'' over strike relief
policies. If the dispute develops
along expected lines the general
may find a preponderance of in
dustry massing behind him.
The relief dispute seems headed
for the temporary White House at
HYDE Park, N. Y.
Protests uttered within earshot OF
officialdom complain that federal
relief for strikers would "turn the
government over to the American
Federation of Labor that "tax-
payers would finance strikes" that
federal aid would "enable strikers
to stay out indefinitely"
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
GRAND CANYON
FLOW HIGHER
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Due to recent heavy rains which
have fallen along the Colorado
river particularly in the neighbor-
hood of Grand Canyon, the river
reading at that point shows an in
crease of 1880 second sect over
yesterdays mark according to fig
ures posted at irrigation district
headquarters today.
These show the river at the Can
yon station has an 1850 second
foot flow as against 6420 for yes
terday. The spill showed drop
of "a feet from yesterdays 1924
reading. The Yuma and diversion
reading remained as before at 65
and 300 second feet respectively
No information was received
from the Yuma weather bureau
office relative to weather con-
ditions in the upper river basin.
Ell Centrans yesterday used but
100000 gallons of water from the
city's water supply for the irriga-
ton of their shrubs and trees,
according to figures obtained at
the city engineers office. This low
figure, e was said, Is due to the
fact that the heavy rain OF We'd
nesday afternoon made 1t unnec-
essary for local residents to give
their plants the heavy irrigation
which had obtained on other
Thursdays since this was limited
To one day week. ,-
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
ATTACK FATAL
TO DON LEE

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 81 UP)-
Don Lee, wealthy Los Angeles and
San Francisco automobile distribu-
tor and radio msgnate, died in the
Ambassador hotel here last night.
He was SO.
Lee IS bride of a few months, Mrs.
Geraldine Lee, and his son. Thomas
Lee, were present when he sudden
ly succumbed following what had
been regarded as minor Illness
The hotel physician was unable TO
save his life.
Lee and his family had spent
quiet evening together in their suite
1t the hotel when he suddenly col
lapsed under an attack of acute in
digestion. Doctors said he had suf-
fered recurring attacks for many
weeks.
The body was removed 10 Pierce
Brothers mortuary pending funer-
al arrangements. Besides his wife
and son, Lee is survived by a sis
ter. Mrs. r. d. Merrill OF Seattle.
and a brother, Cuyler Lee OF Los
Angeles.
He was married for the third
time last June Is to Geraldine May
Jeffers Timmons, member OF a
prominent Texas family. at Aqua
Caliente. Mexico.
His first wife was Mrs. Eta Lee,
mother of Thomas Lee. They we're
divorced in 1915. Lee IS second mar
riage to Anabelle Torker In 1915
ended in divorce In 1925.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
STATE FAIR WILL OPEN TOMORROW
Governor Merriam To Start Ten-Day Spec
tacle At Sacramento

Thirty counties-five more than
participated last year-have enter
ed exhibits. Most of them are new
and unusual, with decorations, ar
rangements and lighting effects
combined to add to the spectacle.
For the first time in IA years, wine
will occupy an important spot in
the exhibits. 1t will be featured
by wine counties of the coast and
the San Joaquin valley.
The bulk of the fair will be de-
voted to agriculture. Farm pro-
ducts, farm implements, horses,
cattle, pigs, goats and fowl have
been brought here by train and
truckload. They have jammed the
exhibition buildings and necessi-
tated the erection of temporary
quarters.
The pick of the blooded stock
of California has been quartered
on the fair grounds. More than
5000 animals have been entered
for the judging. Nearly 900 of them
are horses-ranging from the shet-
land pony to the ponderous per-
cheron weighing more than ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
Mx R1u~
Sl,ss.n.Nsusht s5adiists. isA
FIND
LOOT STOLEN
IN RObbER|ES

Following a confession said to
have been made to police by Earl
Bonner, now in the county hospital
recovering from a bullet wound in
the stomach received during gun
duel with Officer Ronney Voyles
early Tuesday morning, loot taken
from the o. G.. Yates home, 359
South Fifth street, on August IL,
was recovered late yesterday.
Deputy Sheriff Fred Elliott with
Frank Smyer of the local police
department went to a point in
Carriso Gorge which had been in
dicated by Bonner in his confession
and there found handbag guam
tity of clothing and .38 calibre
pistol, which, it is said, has been
identified as having been taken
during the burglary.
Clyde Bonner, arrested with his
brother following the shooting
scrape, and who is also said to
have owned up to participation in
two robberies here lately, is now
in the county Jail awaiting further
action by officials. Officer Voyles
who was wounded twice during
the gun duel with Bonner is re-
covering rapidly from his wounds
at La Solana hospital according
to latest information.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
PAL0 VERDE ELECTION RETURNS
ARRIVE AT COURT HOUSE TODAY
River District Results Not Large Enough To
Make Amy Material Difference In Position
Of Candidates.

Judge, Bitter 5. Thompson 5,
Nuffer Q.
School superintendent, Collins 9,
Watts 6.
County clerk, Law IL, Andre 3.
Sheriff-coroner, Campbell 8, Tue
ker s, WEIGH 1.
collector, Weir 9, Reid 5,
Weist 2.
Treasurer, Varney 9, Hatch 2.
Recorder, Westerfield l, Doran /,
Jones S, Wells g.
Surveyor, Park S, Burk Rice 2.
Administrator, Sargent S, Casey
2, zinn 1.
Supervisor (Holtville) Brown 0,
Vencil 7.
District attorney, Heald 10.
Auditor, Carey 10.
Leo Watts visited The Press off,
ice today and stated he had check
ed each precinct tally sheet and
rechecked his count which showed
c. B. Collins only 145 votes ahead
Ct Mrs. Kathryn Watts. The total
as reported by him was, Collins
1902; Watts, 4157.
Owing to the closeness in this
race and for runner-up in the con-
test for sheriff-coroner, nothing def
mite can be decided until after the
official canvass by the board of
supervisors ana the addition of the
absentee ballots. It is estimated
that there will be approx =
mately 1900 absentee ballots, which
can make changes in the positions
of several candidates.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
ESTATE
ACCOUNT FILED

The amended first and final
account, report and petition for dis
tribution of the estate of Charles
E. Cap" Davis, deceased, was filed
in superior court this morning by
S. P. Williams, public administra-
tor.
The document lists the total
account of the estate at S11 1,398.70
of which $131470 is in cash and
the balance in real and personal
property situated in Imperial coun-
ty. 1t names Davis's mother, sister,
nephew and brother, all residing in
Massachusetts, at present as heirs
at law of the estate.
Davis was owner of Mullet Island
in Salton Sea and operated hunt
ing lodge there for many years.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
DoUe Season To
Open Saturday

With the opening Of the dove
hunting season scheduled Tor
tomorrow at sunrise reports
from all parts Of the valley
indicate that birds are here i'm
large numbers.
All hunters must provide
themselves with licenses which
cost two dollars and it Is cs-
pecially. pointed out that ac-
cOrding to state laws there
must be no 5hOoting from
moving cars.
The Imperial valley Hard
ware company advises that
they have an ample supply of
hunting licenses on hand and
copies of the state game laws
will be given free 20 all per-
sons who are interested.
Ihe law limlf6 the number
of doves which may be legally
shot to Is day and 80 in a
week. Hunters may not have
, more than Is in their possess
sion.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
FEDERAL MEN
TAKE CHARGE
}, Of SUSPECT
Disabled Former Naval Mec-
hanic Believed To Be Unbal-
anced As Result OF Injury.
DEMANDED LARGE AMOUNT
Injury To President And Abb
duction OF Crandchild T e n
Threatened In Note.

NEW YORK, Aug. 81. U.P)-Ben-
jamine Franklin Warn was held in
bail of $4,000 and committed to
Bellevue hospital today for observa-
tion when arraigned in federal
court on charges of sending letters
to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt
threatening to harm President
Roosevelt and kidnap his grand
children.
Warm told authorities who inter-
viewed him in his cell that Sven
gall" told him to send a note to
the Presidents wife.
II met Svengali in Central Park
after he had come up through the
floor in my room at the Y.M.C.A.," !"
Warm was quoted as saying.
NEW YORK, Aug. 81. U.D =
Federal authorities took custody
today of Benjamin Franklin Warm,
disabled former naval mechanic
charged with threatening harm to
President Roosevelt and to kidnap
"Sistie" and "Buzzie' Dali, the
Presidents grandchildren.
New York detectives took Warn
to the federal building and turned
him over to operatives of the sec
ret service.
Allen G. Straight, head of the
secret service in this area, announ-
ced he would question the suspect
in his office at the customs house.
NEW YORK, Aug. 81. W.H-Au-
vthorities expressed the belief today
that Benjamin Franklin Warn, ar
rested on charges of violating the
Lindbergh law by threatening to
harm President Roosevelt and kid
nap his three grandchildren, is un-
balanced mentally.
They pointed to the fact he had
been struck on the head by an air.
plane propeller while serving as a
naval aviation mechanic. A silver
plate then was placed in his head.
The threatening letter he is al
legged to have addressed to Mrs.
Roosevelt at the White House gave
the telephone number of a Man
haitian Y. M. c. A., where he was
living and was signed "Varn-by
order of zangara. zangara is
the surname of the assassin who
fired several shots at Mr.. Roosevelt
in Miami in 1888, fatally wounding
Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago.
Richard Jervis, chief of the sec
ret service detail at the summer
White House at Hyde Park, COM
mented that the alleged letter.
writer ought to be in the hands of
a psychiatrist rather than in Jail.
The letter, opened by White
House mail clerk and promptly
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Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
HelUes Conferring
On PouUer Suit

Evan T. Hewes, president of the
irrigation district is in Los An
geles today to consult with Of
ficials of the state irrigation district
association relative to concerted
defense by all California irrigation
district of the right to build and
operate electric power plants. This
right has been challenged by the
Southern Sierras Power company
which has filed suit against the
local district to prevent them from
constructing standby power
plant in Brawley.
1t is expected that Coachella will
soon join the local district in this
fight.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
BY LYLE c. WILSON

Umted PrCSS StaIf correspondent
Copyright, 1884. BY United Press
WASHINGTON, Aug 81. - Con-
fidential information reaching Off
cial Washington today showed in
dustry deeply shaken by the posi-
bility federal funds may be used to
feed, clothe or shelter some of the
thousands of textile strikers.
Informed officials discern a move
ment among industry to challenge
such use of FERA resources.
Gen. Hugh S. Johnson, recovery
administrator who leads the battle
here for self-government of indus
try within the NRA code structure,
may become the focal point of op-
position to federal feeding of strik-
ers. Representatives of big indus
try generally took startled cogniz-
ance this week of the statement
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
MORE WORKERS ORDERED TO JOIN IN STRIKE
Ian Who Threatened Roosevelt Held In Custody
mWlLL

MOSCOW, Aug. 30. tSpe-
ciaD-These Russians sure be-
lieve in mass production. Just
came from the race meet and
they had sc races. They run
the Soviet Derby today. All
the horses belong to the gov
ernment, but are raised and
entered by different parts of
the army and the collective
farms, half Of 'em running
and half trotting races.
When the trotters came out
old David Harum wanted to
come down and take over the
ribbons. Tomorrow / am trying
out Russia IS commercial avia-
ton, flying down through the
Ukraine and Caucasus to the
Black sea.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31

Art Wolfsen, Corcoran, Kings,
county, harvested 16,800 sacks
of Baart wheat from $40 acres of
Tulare Lake land.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
American League

Only games scheduled.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31

Only games scheduled.
American League
At New York
Washington -. 900 900 0l0-- 6 2
New York ....... 020 600 ok 3 6 0
Russell, Thomas and Bolton;
Ruffing and Jorgens.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-31
Baseball Scores
National League

At Chicago
st. Louis ....... 900 100 000-- 3 10 l
Chicago ............ 600 010 000-- 1 6 2
j. Dean and Delaney: Bush,
Thinning. Weaver and Hartnett,
Phelps.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-29
SHERIFF GIVES
TURKEY DINNER
AS Farewell Gesture, Sheriff
Robert A. Salisbury, Gives
Dinner at Jail Residence
FOR SEVERAL FRIENDS

Sheriff Robert A. Salisbury, who
retires from Office on January /,
gave a turkey dinner Friday even
ing at the Jail to the county offic-
ers and several other friends.
Those who made short speeches in
cluded Judge Earl D. Wiley, form
er Sheriff Austin Smith, Deputy
Attorney-General w. J. Storey,
Prothonotary Wilbur D. Wilds, and
Recorder of Deeds R. Harry Will
son, Clerk of the Orphans Court
William Virdin, Clerk of the Peace,
Ernest G. Macklin, County Comp
troller Jester Gray, County Engin-
eer James Bice, former speaker of
the House of Representatives Wal
ter j. Paskey and Deputy Sheriff
Lewis j. Clymer. About seventy
guests were present. A unanimous
vote of thanks and appreciation
was given Sheriff Salisbury. H. c.
Taylor was toastmaster.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-29
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
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dren, were determined to have one
for their own, if those neighbors
would not allow them to provide
for theirs, and they subscribed one
hundred and seventy-five dollars to
start with, and requested E. w.
Dawson to take charge of the
school. He accepted it, resigning
the district school to take effect
as soon as another teacher could
be employed. Mr.. Smith, of Leb-
anon, has ben elected to take his
place. The following gentlemen:
J. w. Graham, John Burris, and w.
Shellenger were appointed as an
executive committee to look after
the school, and Mr.. Dawson began
teaching it on Monday. T. E.
Bailey, Samuel Hutchison, D. w.
Clark, and other gentlemen from
other districts hawke signified their
intention of sending their children
to this select school.
John T. Poore, one of the de-
veloping citizens of this town, is
building for himself a comfortable
residence.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-29
Robot Greets Visitors
at Philadelphia School

Philadelphia.-The robot voice of
Mechanical Egbert greets visitors to
Franklin Institute here. How do
you do?" he booms as soon as his
mechanical eye spies a visitor. 81
am very glad to see you" Egbert's
tones are clear and cultured he
even pauses bit to emphasize the
very glad" Then his right hand
rises in stiff salute, and he awaits
the next visitor.
The secret of his success lies in
an ordinary automobile headlight,
concealed behind radiator in the
lobby. A special screen allows only
invisible infra-red rays to shine on
two photo-electric "eyes" in the
platform on which Egbert stands.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-29
Replacement of Cable
Is Engineering Feat

Boulder City. Nev.-One of the
unsung exploits in the construction
OF the gigantic Hoover dam IS the
replacement of the huge cables
stretching across the dam site.
The cables are used to convey
men. concrete and other materials
In building Uncle Sans most ambi-
tious water and power project. 1t
IS necessary to stop all operations
for As hours to replace the cables
Wound on huge spools. the cables,
each weighing $1,000 pounds, are
placed near the head tower of the
galloway and one end is strung to
and through the top Of the tower
The new cable is dragged across
the canyon and fastened to the old
steel rope. After the new cable is
secured by supports which also hold
the old cable the used steel rope is
hauled away.
Each cable is $500 feet in length
and costs approximately $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-29
Destruction of Pompeii

Pompeii was partly destroyed py
ali earthquake in 63 A. D. and, after
having been rebuilt, was totally de
stroyed again by an eruption from
Vesuvius in 70 A. D.. when approxi-
mately 1000 inhabitants perished. II
was not until 174S that the theater.
the amphitheater and other portions
of the town were laid bare. Since
1860 the Italian government has
prosecuted the work Of excavation
and visitors are conducted through
streets which contain ruts made by
vehicles 1900 years ago. shops and
houses. many of which contain their
original decorations.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-29
2 CITIZENS DIE
AT MIDDLETOWN
Benjamin r. Wells and Ell
bert r. Todd, Succumb
in MiddletOWn
WERE WELL Il N u w N

Benjamin r. Wells, aged 81,
formerly of Townsend, died at his
home on Cass street in Middle
town, Tuesday evening of last
week, after having suffered a
stroke of appoplexy two hours be-
fore. Mr. Wells had been i'll for
the past month, but his condition
seemed considerably improved, and
it was while he was riding with a
friend near McDonough Tuesday
afternoon, that he was stricken.
He was born near Townsend, the
son of David and Elizabeth Wells,
and lived in that town until six
years ago, when he moved to Mid
dletown with his family. He is
survived by his widow, two sons,
Benjamin and Dana, and three
daughters, Mrs. Harry Isaacs,
Misses Kathlene and Gladys Wells,
al of MiddletoWn. Funeral Servic-
es were held from his late home
Thursday morning, with interment
in Townsend cemetery. Elbert R.
Todd, aged SO, formerly of Hur-
lock, Md, died at his home on
East Main street, Middletown, at
one o'clock, Wednesday morning,
after an illness extending over a
period of nearly one year. Death
was due to complication of dis
eases Mr.. Todd was born in Hur-
lock, Md, but had resided in Mid
dletown for the past 16 years, and
for several years had been engag-
ed in the barber business. He was
previously employed by the Penn
sylvania Railroad until his health
began to fail. He is survived by
a widow, two daughters, the Miss
es Dorothy and Ruth Todd, and
one son, Roland. He also leaves
five brothers and three sisters.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-29
PSI ARRESTED
IN DELAWARE
Drunken Drivers Show In
crease; Two in Excess
of Last Year
DEMAND PUNISHMENT

Approximately 257 persons have
been arrested in Delaware so far
this year on a charge of operating
an automobile while intoxicated,
Harry P. Craig, vice president of
the Wilmington Trust Company
and treasurer of the Delaware
Safety Council said in a weekly
broadcast over station WDEL,
sponsored by the council. This
number, he said, is two in excess
of the number arrested on a like
charge during the first ten months
of last year. cat the present
time" Mr.. Craig continued, 'the
National Safety Council is making
a study of the effect of repeal on
drunken driving but to date no
satisfactory evidence has been ac-
cumulated to justify any definite
conclusions. The investigation
does disclose, however, that public
officials are awake to the menace
of drunken driving, as well as the
public, and no longer are willing
to permit the thoughtless and self
ish individual to jeopardiZe the
lives of the law-abiding. In more
than one locality judges have held
that one does not have to be
drunk to be under the influence of
liquor and the people are demand
ing exacting punishment for
drunken driving.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-29
NEGRO HELD ON
GIRLS CHARGE
Young Negress Identified the
Man Held in Milford As
Her AsSailant
HELD AS CHICKEN THIEF

Leon Tingle, alias Leon Burton,
alias 'Buss" Tingle, Negro of
near Milford, after being held by
Justice of Peace Harry B. Thaw,
Wednesday of last week, in $500
bail of charge Of stealing chick
ems, was identified by young col
ored girl as the man who invaded
her bedroom as she slept, and at
tempted to assault her. The girls
mother who frightened the man
off also identified him. Mrs. Mary
Jacobs, mother of State Policeman
John Jacobs, of Milford, accused
Tingle of stealing her chickens.
Officers Jacobs secured witnesses
against Tingle who said they had
seen him in the vicinity with a
bag over his shoulder at the time
the chickens were stolen. On this
charge he was held for court un-
der $500 bail. The other was pre-
ferred against him by a young
NegresS, Jennie PettyJonn, VINO
testified that ON Sunday night,
Tingle forced open the window of
her bedroom, entered the room,
and while she was asleep in bed,
grabbed hevwrists and forced her
back in bea as she started to rise.
Her screams brought her mother
into the room. When the mother,
Mrs. Georgia Pettyjohn, entered
with a light, she stated, Tingle
fed out the open window. The
mother said she identified Tingle
as the man in the room. On this
charge Tingle was placed in $1,000
bail and in default of bond was
committed to jail.