Woodland Daily Democrat from Woodland, California • Page 1

Always Advancing 'Confidence won by years of enterprising newspaper work in this community spurs the "Democrat" qn to continuous expansion and growth. Today's Best Smile Half of our population are looking for lost flyers, and the other half for lost golf balls. Cincinnati Times Star. etnocrat ffifeUED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1928 ESTABLISHED 1877 Hoootan59 Two Davis Boys Forced to Fight Mendocino Blaze Activity of Boy Robbers Uncovered in Police Probe SUCCESSFUL DROP WITH DEAD MOTOR SAVES PAIR RESIGNATION OF CUMMINGS FROM CLINIC IS ACCEPTED RICE POOL SIGNATURES SHORT; DATE IS EXTENDED YOLO GETS $86,083 IN STATE FUNDS FOR SCHOOLS Democrats Get Single Ballot From Absentee The last ballot in the August 28 primary has been counted and the board of supervisors had, to meet twice to do It. The ballot was that of an absentee voter the only one in the county.

The board met Wednesday to receive the' ballot and Thursday to canvass it. It was the vote of a Democrat who thought enough of his party and, the candidates he supported to apply for an absentee voter's ballot. Antone J. Marty, first district supervisor; Minor Moore, Democratic senatorial aspirant; Charles F. Curry, Congressman, and George Wilson received votes.

SOPHS VICTORS IN FIRST RUSH ber of the graduating htss of the Woodland High school and it is likely Sophomore boys won and second that she and Mrs. Cummings will re year girls lost in the freshman sopho main here through the school term re more rush which was instituted at the I gardless of Cummings' business plans. Woodland high school Wednesday, Another daughter is a student at the under the supervision of the senior Univerity of California, and the fam class. i ily may decide to move to the Berke The sophomore boys were victor ley district, ious in the tug of war, with the great Cummings and the owners of the er number of freshmen being pulled 'local health institution are severing through the intervening stream of tbeir relations on friendly terms. The water.

The second year men also won reorganization scheme called for a the sack race. medical man to be in complete charge The freshman girls won the only and the appointment of Dr. J. D. Law honor of the day for their class, when I son as secretary automatically elim they took first place in the relay race.

innted the position of superintendent. As the last feature of the fun fresh During his association with the man boys and girls marched around I Clinic hospital, Cummings has made the football field. Each girl wore a 8Corea of friends who will wish him hair ribbon. success in any buiness venture which School was dismissed early for the he might decide to undertake, rush, the' only freshman initiation I Two Davis boys, James Hubert' and Boyd Becker, went up into Lake county for a deer hunt, but before they had had time to more than make camp they were drafted, without regard to ptacc of residence, and taken into Mendocino county to help fight forest fire. A mother of one of the boys, Mrs.

Maud Becker, going up on a surprise visit just to see if she couldn't make things easier for a couple of tired deer hunters in camp, found them gone and found also that the only way she could secure their release was by finding two other workers to take their places. This she did, and the two young men returned to their camp and eventually to Davis with one deer, credited to young Huberty, as the spoils of the outing. uririT niprior jllLAIU DlOLrtoL KHIFD RARNFQ U1UJJUV I (By United Press) i SACRAMENTO Heart disease, not I suicide, was responsible for the death I 1 of Percy F. Barnes, confessed mur derer of four persons, Dr. D.

H. Bon nell, county autopsy physician, announced today. Barnes, who was to be arraigned Friday, was found dead in his cell Wednesday night. A note to his former wife, Mrs. Delia Barnes, was the principal fact on which the suicide theory was based.

GLEAN CHIMNEYS, HAZEMAN URGES Now is the time to get chimneys cleaned and stoves repaired, Fire Chief George Hazeman warns. The announcement came following a near serious fire Tuesday evening at the home of Dan Wooster, 631 First street. Sparks had ignited the shingles on the roof and quick work by the fire department prevented serious damage, according to Hazeman. The chief points out that many of the stoves arc being set up as the cool weather approaches, and that there is danger from faulty stove pipe connections and from fires which are likely to burn out choked flues. The cleaning should be done early in the fall as the fire hazard is greater during the dry season.

Sparks falling on roofs at this season of the year are likely to ignite shingles. YOLO MAN INJURED IN CAPITAL CRASH V. V. Nuttall, 46, of West Sacra i mento, is in the Sacramento hospital in serious condition following an ac 1 cident yesterday at Nineteenth and stz eets. Nuttall, who first vas treated at the emoigency hospital.

suffered several broken ribs and, it is feared, severe internal injuries. How death, in the form of an airplane fall, narrowly missed snatching the lives of two former Woodland men was learned here today. A telegram received by relatives of one of the men told how, on a flight to Portland, Oregon, from Oak land, California, they encountered motor trouble and were forced down at Oakland, Oregon. Oh a business trip, W. T.

Criteser and S. M. Griggs had left Oakland airport in the airplane at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning. No difficulty ws encountered until the plane had nosed its way well over Oregon. Motor Missing Suddenly a pop and the motor began missing.

The pilot looked around for a place to land, but none could be seen. Ahead, he knew, was the town of. Oakland, and he pointed the plane in a bee line for the town. Despite the pilot's the rnotor of the plane went dead just as the town was sighted. But the ship was dose 'and high enough to enable the pilot to glide down and make a successful "dead stick" landing on a field just outside the town, i Finish On Stage Repair parts for the plane could not be procured at Oakland, so Crite ser and Griggs were forced to con tinue their journey to Portland by aftto stage.

Crifeser has been living in San Prandiscoj but his' wife and son, Der win, Reside here, and are visited each week' jend by Criteser. Gfiggs, a 'former partner of H. J. $Gs'tiJ6f the Vogue, divides his time between Oakland and Woodland. BROTHER OF YOLO RESIDENTS TAKEN Marion Ossenbfiiggen, 20, of College City, died Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the Lane Stanford hospital, San Francisco, after an illness of several months.

Previous to his illness he attended the University of California for sev eral months. Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ossenbriiggen of College City, who, with the following brothers and sisters are survivors: John 3., county treasurer of Colusa county, Peter of Arbuckle, Albert cl Arbuckle, Matthias of Dunnigan, Mrs. Albert Schaad of Dunnigan and Mrs.

W. F. Rominger of Esparto. The funeral will probably be held at College City on Saturday. Howard Taken To San Quentin To begin serving a 1 to 1 year term for forgery, Bruce Howard was taken to San Quentin prison Thursday by Deputy Sheriff Robert Litsch.

Howard was convicted late which is permitted at the school, and the entire student body was at the football field to watch the events. ROBERT HELMS IS RELEASED ON BAIL Robert Helms, charged with disturbing the peace, and also wanted in Tulare county on a check charge, was released from the county jail on $100 bond Thursday when Tulare officials said the youth had agreed to make good on the check deal. He will face the other charge Yolo county with his father, Henry H. Helms. The pair was arrested near the Delia Nelson ranch on the com plaint sworn to by Beth Nelson, who Activities of a gang of boy thieves with a 10 year oJd leader, covering several months and including more than a score of petty pilferings, were uncovered by Woodland police today.

Depredations of the youthful rob ibers reached their culmination Wed nesday night when heir leader was caught in the act of attempting to loot a post office box. In confessing the theft of mail belonging to Armfield Eddy, attorneys, and the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company, the lad attempted Ithe others admitted that VoA sisted the leader at times, officers expressed the opinion that the young chief had been responsible for most of the thefts. Recover Letters In conducting their investigations Thursday morning, Constable LeRoy Hillhouse, Probation Officer A. A. Powers and Mrs.

Dean Armstrong, postmistress, recovered about 12 of the checks belonging to the telephone company. Only about three of the 40 letters lost by Armfield Eddy were found. The mail had been scattered along the alley that runs by the post office, for three blocks. The youthful thieves were all members of clubs that made stealing one of their pastimes, the leader told po Belongs to Clubs The chief is a member of two clubs, he said. One is called the "Daredevil" club and the name of the other he could not remember.

"Steal and waa the motto of the "Daredevil" dt, and "Look for was the by word in the other, tne leader declared. Their clubhouse located under the freight platform at the' Sacramento Northern depot. Admits Thefts Numerous depredations were admitted, by the leader. He. confessed to stealing flashlights, cameras and other articles out of automobiles.

A key to the Cranston Brothers' warehouse was found in his possession, and he admitted that he had taken several things from the place. Another of the lads admitted that he had taken articles from the clothing of the Marysville Giants ball team from their dressing room at American Legion hall last Sunday, while the team was playing ball. C. E. Kaihe, inspector in chief for the post office department in this district, infoimed Mrs.

Armstrong that he would have an inspector in Woodland to investigate the case as soon aB possible. Until his arrival, it is not known what action will be taken with the boys. Will Hold Leader It is indicated, however, that only the leader will be held. Mrs. Armstrong captured the "bandit chief" Tuesday when he returned to the postoffice, presumably again to loot the boxes.

Discovers Loss E. W. Armfield discovered that his box had been entered when he went to the postoffice Tuesday and found some mail that he had seen there previously was gone. Mrs. Armstrong posted herself behind the wall, and noticed the boys tampering with the boxes.

She learned who the boys were and they were arrested Wednesday, Because of the age of the offenders the 'Democrat" is withholding BANDITS RESCUE WOUNDED PALS NEW YORK, Sept. 13 Gangsters invaded a hospital Thursday to rescue two of their members, who were held in the prison ward, and killed 'a patrolman, but were repelled by nurses and internes and forced to flee without rescuing the two prisoners. It was the most daring underworld move since the present gang war started in New York. All of the gangsters wer heavily armecl, carrying either pistols or saw ed off shotguns and fired numerous shotj as they rushed through the doors of the hospitnl. H.

0. Cummings, for eight years identified with the management of the Woodland Clinic hospital, Wednesday presented his resignation and it was accepted. Cummings' affiliation with the institution is to end Saturday. The reorganization of the hospital management, recently announced, in cluded Cummings as a member of the business office staff, but Cummings jis angling for a position in the San I Francisco and Oakland district and decided to resign here, i Cummings' future plans are indefinite. One of his daughters is a mem DAVIS STUDENTS SUPPORT SELVES More than half the students in the non degree course at the1 University of California Farm here are self supporting, partially at least, according to Prof.

F. L. Griffin, in charge of Agricuture at Davis. Of the 140 non degree students at Davis this year, 74 have less than $400 to get through the year. Twenty have less than $100, 19 have between $100 and $200, 19 between $200 and $300 and 16 between $300 and $400.

Of those who have more than $400, the amount required for absolute cessities, seven have between $400 'and $500; 18 between $500 and $600; five between $600 and $700; three be $800 $900; five between $900 $1000; two between $1000 and $121x1; and three more than $1500. "Wilh increasing registration, there is more and more difficulty in finding work for those who must aid themselves an securing an education," says Professor Griffith. "However, those who really want to Avork, have been able so far to find it. In the future, however, we must find means of enlarging the field for those who need help and we have several plans by which we hope to be able to do this." Preparing Storm SewersJfor Rains A new water culvert is being constructed at Second and Cross streets under the direction of George Haze man, street superintendent. He says that during winter months the cornor presents a drainage problem and, with the new culvert, the situation will be greatly relwved.

Workmen are now busy cleaning out all gutters in preparation for the rainy season. Leaves and grass have plugged up the gutters during the summer months. Students to See Film at Assembly Motion pictures of New Zealand will be offered on the screen to students of the Woodland High school Friday morning as a special Extension of time until September 18 was ordered by the California Rice Growers association at a meeting in Sacramento Thursday in order to secure additional signers to make up the proposed pool. Approximately 80 per cent of the 1928 acreage has been signed, cording to E. L.

Adams, president of the organization. There were not sufficient signers to carry out the plan and it was decided to extend the time. By that date it is hoped that 85 per cent of the growers in the state will be represented. If this is accomplished the organization can go ahead with plans to relieve the congested situation existing from a hold over from 1927 and a heavy 1928 crop which will be harvested soon. If the proposed organization is effected growers will place 45 per cent of each year's crop at disposal of the pool and it will be sold at times and in places where the demand is greatest.

Growers may dispose of the remaining 55 per cent in any manner they see fit. The California Rice Growers association is sponsoring the proposition, but the organization is not strong enough in membership to obtain names of 85 per cent of all the growers in the state. HAY BARN, AUTOS BURNED ON RANCH Fire discovered at 10 o'clock Wednesday night on the A. E. Amadcn farm, one mile north of Dunnigan, destroyed three automobiles, a garage, a barn and 30 tons of hay involving a loss of several thousand dollars.

The Amadens were aroused from their slumbez by the crackling of the blaze. The flames had made such headway that it was useless to make any attempt to save anything. For tunately the wind was blowing in thii ight direction to keep the sparks away from the dwelling house. Only one of the machines was in sured. MUNICIPAL COW'S MOOING KPLAINED George Hazeman was busy Thurs jday answering questions why Woodland was unable to sleep Wednesday night.

At intervals the diaphons, which calls out firemen, cut the stillness of the night, awakening many with its blatant bellow. Hazeman said a broken wire was' responsible for the alarms. CARRION TRIAL FRIDAY The jury trial of Manuel Carrion, charged with driving while drunk, will open in superior court here at 10 a. m. Friday.

of the weeds from the land it is using and inspections aie io bemade, at regular and frequent intervals. Alfalfa fields infested by puncture vine are to be plowed up and put into cultivated crops, fence corners and unused ground are to be thoroughly cleaned and a definite and earnest program of education launched, according to the director. "There arc on weeds on the farmj in Germany," says Dr. Howard, "ami while we have a difficult problem in tha.t seeds are continually brought in by automobiles of visitors and in other ways I believe wo will able to effect a thorough cleanup; and think we can do this without excluding cars driven in by those desiring to visit and inspect the Farm. Out tainly wc should furnish an exanfto to the state in weed control" Yolo county has been awarded $86, 083.00 for support of its public schools during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1929, the California State Department of Education announced today.

This represents ths largest slice of the state education appropriation ever to be awarded that county on the first apportionment. The final apportionment of the department of education's cash will be made in February, 1929. It will be based on daily attendance averages in elementary and high schools. Colleges Get $2000 Junior colleges will be given a flat sum of $2000 each at the February melon cutting. The total allotment to all public schools in California at this time was $16,841,233.48.

It was divided as fol lows: Elementary schools, $15,249, 252.02; hiigh schools, junior colleges, $439,100. Although the appropriation has i been made, County Treasurer Roy Cole has not yet received the warrant, and the money will not be available jior aistriDution ior several ciays. I Final apportionment will give ele 1 mentary schools $5.91 per unit of daily attendance and high schools $24.25 per unit of daily attendance. This will be computed on each county's average. Yolo Count 's Share Yolo county will receive a healthy slice of both funds.

The first apportionment gives elementary schools of this county $77,203. High school funds for Yolo are divided as follows: paA is, Joint Union Esparto. Union 2200 Winters Joint Union 2200 Woodland 2280 Total $8880 Clarksburg High received no funds, since, to receive state aid, a school must maintain a full four year course. Clarksburg has only two years. Woodland High's appropriation includes $80 for special day adult classes.

If the night high school is organized this year, there will be an appropriation for it next year, based on this year's attendance. SEEK FIVE FOR ROW AT DANCE Warrants for the arrest of five Woodland boys were placed in the hands of officers Wednesday aftev Madison trustees supplied descriptions to county officers. The trustees, Afoot To lob Buse, said that the boys had gone to a dance at Madison recently and had caused considerable disturban2e. John Doe warrants were issued. To Plan Business At Endeavor Meet As their first gathering for the fall, the Intermediate Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church will have a business meeting and party at the Religious Education building Friday evening.

Harriet Huston, president, will have charge of the business meeting at which plans for the coming year will be discussed. Then will follow a program of games and refreshments. Mrs. Charles Morris, Mrs. Karl Karsteadt, Mrs.

C. R. Wilcoxon and Mrs. J. D.

Harling are assisting the members of the society in preparing for the affair. Ministers Unite To Aid Al Smith (By United Press) KANSAS CITY Fifty Missouri ministers have formed an alliance to combat the "whispering campaign" that is being conducted against Governor Al. Smith, that one of the men struck her'tween $800; four between 'Weedless Farm 9 Is Planned For College of Agriculture Rice Experiment Station to Have 'Open House 9 Friday during a row. Henry Helms rents part of the Nelson property. Hold Flineral for Mrs.

Florence King Funeral services for Mis. Florence King were held at the graveside in Winters Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Arrangements were under the direction of Ross C. Wilson of Wood land. The pallbearers were H.

G. Ritchie, M. Ireland, Lyle Guthrie, Sam Jopes, N. H. McArthur and J.

F. Vas'ey. the most interesting of the series. Professor B. H.

Crocheron, director of Agricultural Extension, will act as chairman for the day. The SDeakers will include Professor R. L. Adams, on me piuuuuuun cvsis 01 nee; j. w.

Jones, in charge of the United States Department of Agriculture rice station at Biggs; V. C. Bryant, farm advisor, Colusa county; F. E. Everett, farm advisor, Butte county; Professor E.

J. Stirniman, on rice driers and fertilizer spreaders; Dunshee, on crops at Cortena; President E. L. Adams, and George Freeman of the California Rice Growers Association. In addition to the program, the visitors will be shown over the experiment station, and the work of crop production and weed control will be explained, A farm without weeds is the plan of Dr.

W. L. Howard, director of the branch of the College of Agriculture at Davis. With the discovery of puncture vine on the University Farm, and the spread of other weeds, he has determined to eliminate all noxious growth from the campus. To this end he has appointed committee on weed control, of which Dr.

W. W. Robbins, head of the Bot any Division, is chairman. Other mem bers are Dr. G.

H. Hart, head of the Animal Husbandry Division, Dr. W. P. Tufts, head of the Pomology Division, Prof.

B. A. Madson of the Agronomy Division, Prof. S. H.

Beckett of the Division of Irrigation Investigation and. Practices, and F. A. Greer, field foreman of the Farm. Each division of the College is to bp made responsible for the cleanup How rice has been grown continuously for 11 years on the same land, with excellent yields and freedom from weeds, will be shown to grow ors who attend the seventh annual Rice Field Day at Cortena Friday, according to Carroll F.

Dunshee, who has been in charge of the University of California Rice Experiment Station there since its inception seven years ago. The Division of Irrigation Investigation and Practices of the College of Agriculture took over the land at Cortena seven years ago, after it had been cropped continuously for four years, and has carried most of it through without a rest. Dunshee and Professor Frank Adams, head of the division, have Arranged the program for this year's fjHd day, which thoy believe will bo.