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1 i isnai mum The maximum temperature yes. terday was 60, the minimum, 34. Humidity, was so, p. 70. Itulii south, snow north portion Tucsduy and probably Not much change In temperature.

1 1 Futf Associated Press Report by Leased Wire VOL. No. 267 Twelve packs TUCSON, ARIZONA, TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 25, 1923. TWELVE. PAGES On Trains, and at News Stands, 5c a Copy ES itE i hf ACT IT IT CHECK ARTIST UlllC VUlllllllddiUllCl ail to tu xi.uu hvjl Vi.

Ivll STATEMENTS FROM SOYIET ORGAN SHOW Of Liquors Disappeared After Seizure By Prohi Agents; Heart of America Is With Disabled, Says President Washington, Dec. 24. The heart tho great sacrifices in defense of oUr ideals," President Coplldge declared In a Christmas message today to the nation's disabled. veterans of the world war. The message addressed to the disabled American veterans and made public at the Washington office of the organization, follows: "To the Disabled American Veterans: "My warm felicitations and cordial wishes go to the war's disabled at this Christmas time.

The heart of America Is with those who made the great sacrifices In defense of our Ideals. Whether you continue in the hospitals fighting for Tecovery In civil pursuits, the nation will be Mail Pilot Killed When Plane Falls Cheyenne, Dee. 24. James F. (Dinty) Moore, pilot of an air mail plane, died In a hospital at Burns, 30 miles east of this place, shortly before noon today from injuries received when hit plane crashed near Burns.

Moore was flying from North Platte, to Cheyenne "at the time of the accident. Moore was caught In a 60 miles an hour wind which apparently him to crash to the earth. According to members of a section crew who witnessed the fatal accident, Moore was flying hie plane at a low altitude due to the poor visibility. Members of crew declared that the plane suddenly nosed downward and crashed to the earth. Help was ruthed to aid him by the section foreman and he was removed from the wreckage of the plane.

Air mail officials here were notified of the accident and, a plane piloted by Frank Yeager, another mail pilot, and carrying Dr. C. Y. Beard, were rushed to Burns. In the meantime Moore had been removed to a hospital at Burns by a jassing motorist.

According to Dr. Beard, Moore suffered a brocken back and his chest was crushed. Mail from the wrecked plane was taken to Egbert and later was picked up by Pilot H. A. Chandler and brought to this city.

Moore was considered one of the best pilots in the mail service. He made his home at North Platte, where his widow and one child survive. He was 27 years old. RIDERBR1NGS FEW DETAILS OF TEMBLORS so honorably stricken. Regardless of some irritations In the functioning Df agencies, charged with- your relief, we are conscious of the duty toward I the maimed, and encouraged by the continued improvement for their relief i "I am confident that the fortitude that commended for you the ad- miration of the world, will not falter during your struggle for physical and vocational rehabilitation.

That the coming year will mark the ut- most possible restoration of health, happiness and fortune, is the devout hope of the republic for all of you. (Signed.) CALVIN COOLIDGE." PRESIDENT TAKES IN WASHINGTON Touches Off Thousands of Electric Lights in Capital That Officially Opens Yuletide Celebration; Gates of White House Thrown Open to Public Last Night. GERM ANY ASKS CONSIDERATION Modification of Existing Lawsj Governing Occupied States Is Sought by Berlin SEEK LARGE CREDITS Immediate Action Necessary in View Unemployment Crisis in Rhineland, Says Note Dec. 24. The Gorman government today communicated to the British government full details of the pour parlors Initiated in Paris and Brussels requesting modification of the existing regime in the occupied territory.

The German aims Include the facilitation of traffic and commerce between the occupied and unoccupied territories, with the removal of hindrances to communications, abo lition of export and import licenses and the equalization of tariffs. The communication also urges the necessity of, large credits and a stabilized currency for the occupied area with a view to resuming the paper i.money issued by the communes. Further, It asks reinstatement of free Rhineland shipping and tho resumption of Immunity for members of the reichstag and federal parliament together with free-' dom of assembly and independence of law courts. it Is understood Germany 'delivered a similar communication to the Italian government. The communication" says that really what is needed Jo relieve the congestion of railway traffic Is.

the recall of all of the German railway who-, alone understand Uiei complex railway systems. It argues that a revival of economld life depends upon the security of person and of property, and hence it is necessary to reinstate the authorities and officials and to protect them in the exercise of their duties, which include the collection of taxes, which are badly needed owing to the Increase of unemployment and distress. Request Handed Poincare, Paris, Dec. 24. Herr Von Hoesch, the German charge d'affaires, delivered to Premier Poincare this evening a ten-page typewritten memorandum, setting forth in detail the German government's viewpoints on the following questions: "The economic relations between the occupied and unoccupied territories, the dues levied, entry into occupied territory, currency of the lthenish West I'halia hank, navlga tion of the Rhine, railroad traffic and Questions nn th i administration and internal legislation of the occupied territory.

HVrr Von Hoesch read over the document to M. Poincare, who interrupted several times with a request that the German charge explain the exact bearing of certain At the conclusion the pre-inter said he reserved his answer until he should make a careful examination of the note in all Its aspects. He will get In touch with M. Jaspar. the Belgian foreign minister tomorrow, so that a uniform reply may be made.

The note entirely concerned economic and administrative questions arising out of the occupation of the Ruhr and mentioned in no wav the general problem of renaratlon," CLAIM TAXI DRIVERS: IGNORING DRY LAWS Denver, Dec. 24. A grand Jury Investigation into' alleged violations liquor and narcotic laws by Denver taxlcab concerns was or-d-red -this morning by Judge J. Poster Symes. of the United States district court, after be had accused Lnited States District Attorney Gran-by Hillier of failure to do his dutv.

During the course of his remarks! Judge Symes declared that the proprietors of the taxicab companies themselves generally were the real violators. BATTLE NNESSEE OFFICERS Greenville, man was wounded. 1 lec. killed, two seriously ehool dynamited. i I TELLS POLICE HOW HE MADE BIG HARVESTS Victimized Banks of Many Cities While Traveling About KANSAS CITY SUFFERS Was Recognized When Seen in Coast City By Former Victim Los Angeles, Dec.

24. The story of how ho had victimized more than a score of banks In a number of cities for more' than J100.000 was told police here today by Fred May-ner, alias B. Hatfield, alias William F. Walker, arrested following identification by a former Kansas City bank employe. Mayner, according to the police, lived here with his wife and Arf thil heed, for money developed he travel eastward, open ac- counst with several banks and reap his harvest by the aid of forged certificates of deposits, then return to California.

According to Mayner's story to the Police, his richest haul was during the present year, when he obtained from Buffalo banks and $27,000 from Kansas City strongholds. His bpcratlons were as follows: In 1918 and 1920, St. Paul, J2.000; 1920 and 1921, New Orleans, $3, DUO; Brooklyn, Boston, 1923, Buffulo, $9,000, and Kansas City, $27,000. Other amounts, which ho had kept no account, were mentioned, police say. WORKED KANSAS CITY Kansas City, Dec.

21. Fred Mayner, arrested In Los Angeles today, who is alleged to have obtained approximately $25,000 from nine Kansas City iucluding the three largest, is one of the cleverest check swindlers on record here. A warrant for Mayner's arrest on a charge of forgery was Issued late today on the request of C. W. Allendoerfer, vice president of the First National bank.

Mayner, under the name of E. 13. Hatfield, deposited $3,100 in the First National bank last July. He said he intended to open a brokerage business here and furnished Chicago references -which according to Allendoerfer, later were found to be Using the name of William F. Walker, it Is alleged, Mayner then opened accounts in eight other banks.

These were- the Commerce Trust company. Fidelity National Hank company, Continental Bank Trit3t company, Twelfth Street bank. Home Trust company. New England National bank, Ltpcrty National Bank and People's Trust company. One day in August, Hatfield obtained a certified check from the First National.

Within three hours, It 'is charged, he had passed forged-copies of the check on the other institutions, where he was known as Walker. Then he disappeared and a nation-wide search was Instituted. Hatfield's arrest in Los Angeles, according to reports here, was due to the good memory for faces of Oscar. Sitterle. formerly assistant secretary of the Home Trust- company, one of the victims of the alleged swindle.

Recently Sitterle went to Los Angeles to establish an agency for a Kansas City manufacturing concern and recognized Hatfield when he saw him on the street. FOX ASKS NEW TRIAL; WOMAN IS DETAINED Atlanta, Dec. 24. While Mrs. Margaret Weaver, under Indictment charging accessory before the fact in connection with the killing of William S.

Coburn by Philip E. Fox, was being held by the police today, Fox. the convicted slayer, through his attorneys, filed a motion forr a new trial. Hearing on the motion was set for March 2. Fox a former editor of the Im perial Night Hawk, official organ of the Klux Klan, Is now under sentence of life Imprisonment after having been convicted here last Friday of the murder of Coburn, a klan attorney.

The prisoner will be held In the county jail pending the outcome of the hearing. Mrs. Weaver's name was linked with that of Fox during the trial. The solicitor general's office stated she will be placed on trhtl some time in January. FEDERALS SAY REBELS DISRUPTED AT PUEBLA Mexico City.

Dec. For- per cent of his effectives as a result of the capture of Puebla by the federals, according to Oenernl Miguel Acosta. first under-secretary of war, thus eliminating Maycotte as a serious factor rn the revolutionary situation. General Acosta declared latest estimates showed that l.nuO rebels were made prisoners, L0OO were dispersed anil SOfl casualties on hoth fides, XMAS PAROLES LEFT IN SOCKS OF UNCONVICTS Phoenix, Dec. 24.

Christmas paroles were left In the socks of 11 of the Inmates of the state penitentiary at Florence tonight. It was an nounced, by the governor's office. The 11 for whom Governor Hunt signed paroles, were prisoners whose minimum term for which they had been sentenced to the had expired. They were paroled for good behavior. The men paroled were recommended by the state board of pardons and paroles following their meeting on last Thursday, December 20, at the prison, and continued on Monday at the capttol in the offlee of John Murphy, attorney general, and secretary of the board.

The paroles were signed today by Governor Hunt. The names of the paroled men were not divulged by the board of pardons and purolos In keeping with a rulo not to make public the names of those paroled or pardoned. ilPRISONERS TO BE FREED BY PRESIDENT Christmas Pardons and Commutations for Federal Law Violators Announced Washington, Dec. 24. Announcement of Christmas pardons and commutations tor 11 men serving terms Uvs federal penitentiaries was made today by President Coolidge.

The sentence of Jcsusita Munoz, an IS year old Mexican girl, convicted In Missouri for violation of the antl-narcotlcs law, was commuted to expire at once. She had served 14 months ot a two-year sentence at the Leeds, women's reformatory, Andrew T. Bailey of Washington, sentenced two years ago to serve a five year sentence at Atlanta for soliciting to commit a felony had his sentence commuted to expire immediately. Bailey lost the sight of both eyes while in prison. The president remitted the fines and commuted to expire immediately the sentence of Max Rosen-blooin, serving a term of one year at Atlanta on a ehargfc of having received stolen goods.

Rosenbloom's sentence would have expired next February, but good conduct Jnorited according to the rccom- A fine and the prison sentence of one year of Noah Larfdrum, at At lanta, was commuted for good con duct. He had boen convicted of violation of the prohibition laws. Philip Grossman, convicted at Chicago months ago for contempt of court, was given his freedom from the Chicago house of correction. A sentence of two years at Atlanta on a charge of altering an obligation of the United States, was commuted for Joseph lgangi, who will be transferred to the St. Kllza-beth's hospital here for physieul and mental treatment.

The, sentence of Peter 11. Ceflau. undergoing a sentence of nine months in the county Jail at Atlanta. for violation of the prohibition law, was commuted. ln the District of jonn t.

Petras, serving five vers Columbia reform latory foT forgery, had his sentence cut to four yeurs, AIvln w- White held at Leaven. worth for forgery and Willis Swof-ford. serving a life term in Atlanta for murder, also were pardoned. THE DAY IN WASHINGTON President Coolidge granted Christ mas paraons and commutations to li men. Washington's bootleg scandul de in8 inquiry Into charges of liquor drinking in high places Is threat- ueiwnmeni or agriculture uouiicea mat agriculture Imports ex ceeded exports for the first time In history during the last fiscal year.

Resubmission of the nominations Frederick I. Thompson and Bert up on charge of speeding, and the College Cleaners delivery truck for having been parked 36 hours on E. Congress. Both cases will come up before Police Judge I O. Cowan Wednesday.

OFFICERS SEEK BOOZE supply! Only IS Quarts of Entire Con, signment Taken by the if Police EMBASSY HOLDS BOOZE List of Bootleggers' Customers Is Missing, the Chief Says Washington, Dec. il. Tno 1 tlon of extending to lienors suspected by the police of boing the supplies of bootleggers, but claimed as the property of diplomats, devel-j oped as an issue today In the senji- 3J dal which has resulted from a police raid conducted here last week. Although not naming any festal District of Columbia police, declared that he had asked to explain why 150,000 worth of liquors) located liy tho police in the Itasn-ment of an apartment building during the raid, hut claimed by a mcm-iber of the diplomatic corps, could not be sezicd. As a result of the Intervention of tho official of the foreign legation the I lo our aetuallv taken into custody in the caso amounts to only 15 quarts, -which was seized In, an automobile.

At the same time thero were indications that a sweeping Inquiry was being undertaken into frequent charges or liquor drinking in high places, while the disappenunce of a list of many hundred customers taken during the raid resulted in. demands from several quarters for au explanation. The district attor ney's office is Interested in the list, rwtT3-xWeTo prosecuting those whose names appeared on It, and tho demands for an inquiry are expected to be reflected on the floor of congress immediately after the holiday recess. Commissioner Oyster declared to- day that seizure of tho liquor for which diplomatic immunity is claimed was important to tho pollpe. It was not removed from tho npartmont basement, pending Investigation l'y the state department after 1 SokolowskI, first secretary of "She Polish legation, who occupied a room in the house, had said that tho goods were his and produced permits showing that the liquor had been obtained by him through the regular chuAuelH provided under the law for assuring supplies to the representatives liero of foreign governments.

AVith the showing of the permits, there were Indications that 110111 the state department and the legation regarded the incident as closed. Interest in the missing list of customers Is tho more Intense because the names have lecn declared 1y some of tho alleged boolleggers under arrest to include several prominent ln governmental and society circles of the capital. Rimer Iroy, chief of the intelligence corps of the Internal revenue, bureau, however, reiterated tonight that none of the papers turned over to him by police In the cusef con tained the list of customers, Hoth he and the district attorney's office Indicated a thorough search wyuld be made for the names. REPORT REBEL FORCE IS ON FULL RETREAT Washington, Dec. The Mexican embussy today ln a statement summarizing the situation In (be Mexican fighting Xoiie, said the revolutionary forces driven from Puebln were being actively pursued by Ohm-gon troops.

"Tho rebel forces under (Inncrnt Estrada attacked the city of Teplo and were driven back iy tho federals with great losses," tho statement said. YES, THEY DID THEIR XMAS MAILING EARLY Washington, Dec, SI. One of Santa Claus' principal servitors, the iotal service, reported tonight, "All's well." Christmas gifts have been mailed earlier this year than ever before, and as result all postofrices will be practically clear of packages ly noon tomorrow and postal workers will enjoy well-earned half holiday, ordered by Postmaster General New. All sections of the country have reported increased volume of Christmas mail ranging from five to more than 50 per cent ov-r last year. Postal officials feel that the earlier mailing campaign was Instrumental ln the showing of the service.

MAYBE HIRAM WAS RIGHT. Washington. Iec. 24. Karly db position of the Muscle Shoals properties by the government was urged Inflittf hv 0.t 1, Tennessee, lo promote th manufacture Iliet-, Close Bonds Between Moscow and Communists Claimed by Russian Publication' CAPITAL IS ASSAILED Article in Government Paper Quoted in Full to Back Up Charges Made by Hughes Washington, Dec.

24. A translation o( the full text of the article signed by Stektov, editor of tnr. soviet organ, Izvestia, which appeared in that publication November 7, 1922, and acknowledged the clone bonds between i the soviet regime and Jhe communist International, ws made public tonight by the state department. Excerpts from the article were quoted by the state department In substantiation of Its charges that the Soviets were active In conducting revolutionary propaganda In this country and that there was nj real difference between the communist International and the soviet government. Steklov challenged Secretary Hughes to produce the date on which the artielo appeared, and the department not only announced the date, but.

made public the text, 'which reads In part as- follows: "The mutual solidarity of the -soviet republics and the communist International Is an accomplished fact. In the same degree as the existence and thte stability of soviet Itussia are of importance to the third international, the development and strengthening ot the communist in-f twnational Is of Importance to soviet Russia. In the past the International has helped Russia to ward off the attacks of world capital. In the future Us aid will prove more effective. The success of the communist International will contribute to the consolidation of the political and economic posttlon of soviet Russia, and vice 'Versa.

The spiritual, moral and material bond between them Is 1ased on the complete solidarity of Interests." RED PLOT DISCOVERED Madrid, Dec. 24. An official nole issued by tho Spanish government today makes known the discovery of a communist plot, headed by men in Spain and Portugal and financed from Moscow. Numerous arrests are said to have been made. It is staled that the organizers of the plot were engaged in forming Bporting clubs and commercial organisations and using for correspondence, envelopes and letter heads of commercial firms, Among those taken Into custody in Madrid are Jose Rodriguez Salinas.

Jose Rodriguez Vega and Kmiliano Areelano Garcia, all members of the central federation of communist youth. The secretary general of this organization is said to have fled to France, carrying with him the archives and funds. In San Sebastian, Ramon Manoneda was arrested. His 'arrest is said to be of the greatest importance, as It is alleged he received monthly a considerable subsidy from the relief committee of the Hessian red cross. ALIFORNIAN KILLED ON CHRISTMAS TRIP Flagstaff, Dec.

24. Over In F.seondldo, tonight sits an aged mother, waiting for her son to come out of the desert country and spend Christmas day with her, but she waits vainly. His body lies Btone-llke In tho morgue here, victim of circumstances and Iist Friday a fast Santa Fo train passed through Flagstaff and the body of a man was found on tho tracks'. They moved the corpse to the morgue, and Into the the records was listed the toll of another for he had been riding the blind baggage. Today a Btranger came to the city and asked to sec the body.

He Identified It, stating It was that of his brother, William X. Hobson, former wealthy cattle dealer. His br6-ther supposed he was still wealthy, hut In his pockets the authorities found only 22 cents. A few- years ago Hobson was well known back 'In rerry, as a cattle feeder. On this Christmas eve.

the hodv on the way to the old mother who patiently waits for her son. in Kseondldo. DIRIGIBLE APPARENTLY UNDER CONTROL AGAIN Toulon, France, Dec. 24. The dlrigiolt Dlxmude, which has been ailing for many hours over Tunis, apparently In a March for landing place, was sighted at 6 'clock tonight In the Tatahouln re.

'n and later further Inland. The headlight of the airship were lit and tha craft seemed to be In control. Tht stations continue to tend messages, but the Dlxmude not reply. of America "is with those who made are battling to re-establish yourself mindful of its obligations to those ACTIVE PART XMAS FESTIVAL of Vermont, lut President Coolidge decided share it with the whole city and bought a small tree for the White House This small tree was put up this afternoon In the blue room and trimmed by Mrs, Coolidge and tile John and Calvin, Jr. On it were placed the family gifts.

The a fine 60 foot spruce, will be the center of celebrations to ht held nightly during holiday and immediately upon its Illumination tonight, the choir of Epiphany Episcopal church, accompanied bf a brass quartet of the Marine band, began a program of Christmas carols. At its conclusion, the Marine band gave a Christmas concert. The singing of Christmas carols at the White House took place at the north entrance, where several thousand persons joined with the choir of the president's church, the First Congregational, in the music. The plan was conceived by Mrs. Coolidge, who has expressed the hope that It will become an annual custom.

Mrs. Coolidge- today attended Christmas exercises and distribution of toys anil dinners to the poor by the Salvation Army. Fifty shop girls from the store where Mrs. Coolidge buys many of her clothes received largo bouquets 0f roses today from the White House conservatories, the gift of Mrs. Coolidge.

The president and his family will i)e accompanied to church tomorrow Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Stearns of Boston, the only guests at the White House for Christmas. The Christmas dinner will be served In the evening after a day quietly spent.

NEWYORKHAS BIGGEST XMAS Santa Parks His Reindeers Up; North and Trudges Through Streets Bare of Snow New York, Dec. 24. Santa Claus parked his reindeer somewhere up north tonight and trod his weary way through the snowless streets of New York city with as large a load of generosity as the metropolis seldom has seen. The city celebrated mightily. The financial district was extraordinarily generous with holiday bonust-s.

Charitable organizations reported receiving record breaking contributions and the spirit of Christmas was permitted to enter cheerless homes where the name of Santa Claus had meant only a forlorn hope to thou- sands of destitute. Multitudes of lights along Broadway burst into play over un-preVedented crowds of holiday visitors from all section of rhe country. Throughout the city. glowed strings of various colored electric lights. Every imiwrtant i park and public square had Its community tree, 8hries that seem to have been lifted from cross road places of I worship in the old countries p-i pearrd as though by magic on con-! gested 'comers among the tene- ment.

each with its replica of the I Christ and the crucifUion each i banked with flowers and diffusing a bright radiance from many cao- die. I Washington, Dec. 24. Christmas in Washingotn finds governmental activities almost entirely suspended, and President and Mrs. Cooljdge artlelptuing actively in the capital's observance of the holiday.

The chief executive himself formally Btartcd the city's observance at o'clock this evening by turning a switch' which lighted thousands of light big "national Christmas tree," erected "on the ellipse directly south of the White House. Later, the president and Mrs. Coolidge threw open the gates of the White House grounds for thousands to gather there to sing Christmas carols. The Coolidges tomorrow will atttend a union Christmas service of the city's churches. Activities in the government departments ceased at noon: Cabinet members will.not return to their offices until Wednesday morning.

President Coolidge," however, worked through the afternoon in the executive offices, leaving only when the time came to turn on the Christmas tree lights. Only about half of the members of the cabinet will spend Christmas (toy in Washington. Those to remain at their homes here include Secretaries Hoover, Weeks and Denby, Attorney General Daugherty and Postmaster General New1. 1 Secretary Mellon has gone to Ms home in Secretary Davis to his father's home in Sharon, and Secretary Work to Evanston, to be with his daughter. Sec- retary Wallace will spend the day near Washington.

The i "national Christmas tree" lighted by the president was sent to the executive by Middlebury College SELECT PEACE PLAN WINNER Referendum of People Will Be Held Before Final Award of $100,000 by Bok I New Dec. 24. The prize winning plan in Edward Bok's American peace award contest was presented to Bok today by EUhu Root, chairman "of the jury award. Bok came here fronj Philadelphia to read the plan and transmitted it to the policy committee of the contest. The author of the plan will receive at but his name will not be disclosed until his peace proposal can be submitted to a referendum of the American people, through the press, churches, clubs and postotfices of the nation, beginning January 7.

the date the terms of the winning plan will be made public. If the plan wins public approval through the referendum, its author will receive another In prize money and his name will be made known, according to provisions of i(etUd to Fcb- I the contest. The 'referendum Is ex- SEARCH IS SLOWED UP. Chicago. Dec.

14. Search for Koretx. missing promoter, who fled after friends and relatives invested millions in his Panama enterprises. came to a virtual standstill today, the holidays and the exhaustion of nil likely clues as to his where- bouts combining to bring the hunt to slop. Nacozari Sends Aid to the Stricken Area by Railroaders Nogales, Dec.

24. The fast-f th volcanic country In the Sierra Madre range, beyond 'which lies the, mining towns of Huasabas and Grunauos, renuers virtually impossible the obtaining of details concerning the earthquake which last week 'devastated the two towns and made impassable the roads leading to them, according to government advices received bf the Mexican consul here today. The extent of the casualties and property damage in the quake area is unknown. Beyond the. news that about 150 families are without shelter or provisions in Huasabas and Grunados.

which was brought to by a horseback rider from the earthquake zone, no light on the actual conditions prevalent there is visible to government officials. Urgent relief measures have been taken by the border, towns ot Agua Prleta and Douglas, in an effort to convey supplies to the homeless. The Nacozari railroad Is co-operating with the relief workers, and is accepting all supplies for earthquake victims free of freight charges. The town of Oputo, first reported deatrnved. escaped the disaster wlth- out damage, according to reports.

Granados and Huasabas. which Ihave a total population of several thousand, suffered heavy loss of life and property damage, government advices say. The stricken towns lie southeast of Nacozari, the nearest point of communication. It requires three days of horseback riding to reach Granados from Nacozari, and the roads between the two towns are virtually Impassable. All freighting In that country must bo by burro The quake-struck area runs north and south along the entire Sierra Madre range and the most violent temblors were felt ulong the lia-vlspe river.

This section. Including the city of Bavispe, was hit by an earthquake in 1S88 and completely transformed by the upheaval Fraternal and civic organizations of the United States are sending provisions by special train to Nacozari to be transported to the stricken area. Will Visit Quake -one. Douglas, Dec. 24.

Congressman Rivera, of Sonora, left Agua Prleta late today by special train for Nacozari, from where he will go overland to Huasabas and Granados, the two Mexican towns reported seriously damaged In the recent earthquage. The Mexican nf- if Icial carried with him several hun and other clothljig for homeless families. Governor Ale jo Bey of Sonora ordered the congressman to the quake xone for an Investigation. He will report the loss of life and the needs Mirers. TO PLAY IN SPRING New York, Dec.

24. The New York Giants will "meet other National league clubs In Florida during their spring training, Mnmigor Mcflraw mid todny, S4.T-On;,n'?-; church reported wrecked, and one hrfuse riddled with bullets during a mountain rend and a runniiur fluhi 1 between officers and nmeera and bootleccera I here during the last SO hours. Five I E' memlx-rs of the ship, men are said to be under arrest. hoard was indicated after White a i House 'conferences. KILLED AT XMAS TREE i Evelth.

Dec. It Childish TRAFFIC OFFICER BUSY, curiosity to watch decoration of a Officer flcnlley ku-ge municipal Christmas tree traffic arrests late Hon-trected on a downtown comer to- lday afternoon. A Zcprda was picked day coat the life of Kugene Vltto. 1 year old son of r. and Mrs.

Uiattano Vitto. The boy was trampled to death as he stood near the tree when a frightened hone stepped on him..