Visalia Daily Times from Visalia, California • 1

United Press Leased Wire Service Received Daily VOLUME LXXII. RANSOM IS DEMANDED BY GIRL'S KIDNAPER $1500 on Her Life Will Be Forfeited Threatens Writer of Note CHILDREN ASKED TO AID POLICE SEARCH Two Hundred Thousand to Help Find Missing Marion Parker LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17. (UP) With death at the conclusion of 72 hours after her the threatened penalty to abductioture' comply with ransom demands, the parents of 12-year-old Marion Parker collapsed here today. A letter received by the child's father, Perry M.

Parker, Los Angeles bank official, informed him that unless $1500 in gold certificates were turned over at the end of that time "no one will ever see the girl again except the angels in heaven." At the top of the letter the single word "death." written in Greek letters, appeared, while the message was signed "Fate." with a postscript, "If you want aid against ask God, not man." and warned Parker not to call the police or to make the letter public. The child was spirited away from school Thursday at noon by a young man who informed her teachers that her father was hurt in an automobile accident and wanted to see the child. The 72-hour period will expire at approximately noon tomorrow. note was preceded by a telegram filed at the Alhambra office of the Western Union, which read: "Do positively nothing until you receive the special delivery letter." It was signed "Marion Parker and George Fox." A second letter addressed to the father read: "Fox is my name. Very sly, you know.

Therefore (geometricalmark) set no traps. I'll watch for them. All the inside guys, even your neighbor, Isadore knows that (Continued on Page Eight) WORLD WAR VET IS PROBABLE SUICIDE Fresno County Man Hints Self-Destruction in Note to Paper FRESNO, Dec. 17. (LP)- -An all night search had failed today to reveal the whereabouts of Henry A.

Zipperlin, gassed world war veteran who disappeared after scrawling a letter of suicidal intentions to a local newspaper. The letter, mailed Thursday night at Fresno postoffice. revealed the anguished thoughts of a man who knew only disappointment, cruelty, illness, and heart ache. Separated from the girl he loved by the vigorous obsections, of battlefields his father--gassed France- home in from abroad to find his sweetheart! wedded to another--his mother's death after a lingering illness -an accident that crippled his sisterre-enlistment in the army to forget -expiration of his military termback to the farm and life's emptiness- these ironies of his life stalked before him as Zipperlin penned the letter that may prove to be- his obituary. "I know the best thing for, me, a short cut to end he wrote.

"I am using it. It will be useless to try to find me. I am leaving upon mailing this. When I am found no one will know from where I came." Coroner J. Kerman Kennedy and Deputies Henry Collins and W.

H. Hollingsworth went to the old Zipperlin farm at the edge of the city but the homestead was deserted. MARRIAGE LICENSES Maynard Samuel Biggers, aged 25, native of Tennessee; and Orpha ViLura Dill, aged 19, native of California. both residents of Coalinga. Carl Herbert Crandell, aged 21, native of Oregon; and Leila May Hartley, aged 23, native of Minnesota, both residents of Lindsay.

John C. Shea, aged 49, native of Massachusetts: and Sadie Grisso, aged 24. native of Pennsylvania, both residents of Dinuba. Visalia MRS. COOLIDGE'S MOTHER ILL Mrs.

Lemira Goodhue, 78, mother of Mrs. Grace Goodhue Coolidge, wife of the President, is reported seriously ill from influenza in a Northampton (Mass.) hospital. This picture shows Mrs. Coolidge with her mother. BECKY RODGERS MUST GO TO PRISON FOR ROBBERY Texas Co-ed Found Guilty By Jury; Fails to Heed the Pitiful Plea Made in Her Behalf By Husband LA GRANGE, Dec.

17. (UP) -Rebecca Bradley Rodgers, Texas University co-ed, was found guilty of bank robbery by a jury here today and her sentence placed at 14 years in the penitentiary. The jury returned the verdict shortly after 10:30 after little more than two hours' deliberation. The pretty defendant showed no outward emotion when the 12 farmer jurors filed into the court room and the foreman announced the findings. Defense counsel immediately announced motions for a new trial would be filed and steps taken, if necessary, for appeal.

Mrs. Rogers was charged in connection with the holding up of the Farmers National Bank at Buda, Texas, a year ago. The verdict and sentence was a great surprise to those who have been following the trial, especially defense counsel. The masterful and pitiful plea made by Becky's husband yesterday, which brought tears to many in the court room, seemed to convince many that a suspended sentence would at least be given. The demeanor of Becky through the trial was peculiar.

Only once did she seem to sense the gravity of her. the On charge hearing being the pressed verdict against tears came to the eyes of her husband. pulled together all the strength his tubercular body could muster in a final effort to save his wife from prison. Even death would be more satisfactory to him, he said, than to place his "insane mate behind prison bars." "Hang her to the highest tree." he shouted at the close of his argument Friday, "but don't place her in prison to associate with common criminals and degenerates." CLOTHING STORE AT EL MONTE CLEANED OUT BY BANDITS EL MONTE, Dee. 17.

(LP)Southern California police are searching for a band of four gunmen, who early today "cleaned out" the J. S. Walters clothing store here, escaping with loot valued at approximately $7,000. The men were sighted by Constable Burdick as a large truck loaded with bundles and followed by a sedan was speeding down Valley boulevard near here. The constable ordered the truck to the curb for investigation.

As Burdick approached the truck a fusillade of shots was fired at him by the 00- cupants of the sedan. The truck and its armed escort then sped up the boulevard. Constable Burdick escaped injury. Two hundred suits, thirty overcoats and an assortment of other goods were included in the loot. WASHINGTON.

Dec. 17. (LP)- The Senate today confirmed the nomination of Dwight W. Morrow as Ambassador to Mexico, without a record vote. The confirmation was in executive session which was marked by a two hours' discussion lof his previous connection with J.

P. Morgan Company, New York. Senators La Follette, Republican. Wisconsin, and Reed. Democrat, Missouri, spoke in opposition.

Daily CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY. DECEMBER TELEGRAPH RECORDS HAVE BEEN DESTROYED Senate Committee Balked in Effort to Check Up On Wires NO BIG SUMS WERE WIRED TO ELIAS Reed Committee Adjourns; Western Union Man Testifies By PAUL R. MALLON (United Press' Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON; Dec. 17. lern Union Telegraph records prior to December, 1926, have been destroyed, the Reed, Pennsylvania, Senate investigating committee found today when it sought to examine the records to the validity or falsity of alleged Mexican government documents published by Hearst newspapers.

The telegrams had been sought after Consul General Elias of New York characterized as "forgeries" documents printed by Hearst papers purporting to show a plot of President Calles of Mexico to bribe four United States Senators. I James E. Bresnahan. representative of the Western Union Company, subpoenaed by the committee, testified that he had been unable to find copies of telegrams exchanged between the Mexican government and Elias in 1926. Bresnahan, however, swore that no money had been tranferred to Elias from Mexico at the time when the Hearst documents charged 200.000 was to be paid Senators Borah, Republican, Idaho: La Follette, Republican, Wisconsin; Hef(Continued on Page Four) BIG CHANCE TO AID COMMUNITY TREE PROGRAM Various Organizations 01 Locality Assisting in Charitable Effort Members of the committee of the Visalia Women's Welfare club, in charge of the annual Community Christmas tree, to be presented on Saturday, Christmas Eve, ber 24.

need the assistance of all service and charity organizations of the city. as weir as further donations from various organizations to help bear the expenses of the affair. A program, being arranged by Mrs. Frank Lamberson, will be given early in the evening, which will be followed by distribution of bags of candy, fruit and nuts by members of Visalia Post, No. 18, American Legion.

Over 1,000 bags are being made by various members of the club. These will be filled by members of the Visalia Junior Welfare club. Among the first organizations to make donations to the affair were the American Legion Auxiliary, Visalia Women's club, Junior Welfare club and the Rebekah Sewing club. Other clubs and organizations are sending contributions by mail. The donations nave not yet been listed.

CHOPPING 1 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS Ay half a dozen days to shop! It makes you catch your breath. You've none but yourself to blame If you are rushed to death. WEATHER FORECAST SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY tonight and Sunday; frost tenight: moderate north to east winds. Maximum yesterday Minimum last night VISALIA, KEY WITNESS IS SERVED WITH SUBPOENA Blackmer Must Appear in Court or Forfeit $100,000 WASHINGTON, Dee. 17.

(LP)- -H. M. Backmer, key witness in the Fall-Sinclair oil trial, has been served with a subpoena in Paris, according to advices today to government counsel here. The subpoena calls for his appearance here January 16 at the second trial of the conspiracy case arising from the Tea Pot Dome lease. If he does not appear he will be liable, under the new Walsh law, to seizure of $100.000 of his property.

Blackmer is already under citation to appear here January 6 personally or through his counsel, to show cause why $100.000 of his property already seized by the government under a previous citation in the first trial should not be finally confiscated. The report received here said service was made several days ago in Paris by an American consular official. Blackmer ignored previous subpoenas and he was quoted from Paris recently as declaring he planned to remain there for the present at least. His testimony is regarded as vital to the government's case in trying to show transfer of $230.000 in Liberty bonds from a Continental Oil Company deal to former: Secretary of the Interior Fall, one of the defendants. INCENDIARY MAY BE FIRING HOMES Another Catholic Institution in Quebec Destroyed QUEBEC, Dec.

17. (LP) than 48 hours after the fire in the Hospice St. Charles had claimed at least 36 lives, fire last night endangered 135 children in the St. John Berchman's boarding school. While bodies still were believed be buried in the ruins of the Hospice St.

Charles, children in the building were removed to safety. Several were reported injured. Last night's fire was spectacular, with flames leaping high the sky and fanned by a 50 mile an hour wind. Heavy snow fell while the youngsters were being led or carried out of the building. They had to he wakened from sound sleep.

They were taken to nearby fire stations for temporary shelter. The fire was said to have been; caused by a boiler explosion. Guards were placed today around all Catholic church property in Quebee. Fears were openly expressed that incendiaries were responsible for the two fires which have occurred this week -both in schools of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. A few years ago incendiaries burned Catholic churches in many parts of the province, destroying numerous buildings.

DETROIT. Dec. 17. (LP)- -Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh, mother of Colonel Charles A.

Lindbergh, has decided to accept the invitation of President Calles to spend Christmas in Mexico City with her son. She probably will leave here Sunday or Monday morning, arriving in Mexico City either Friday or Saturday, 17. 1927. NUMBER 100. FLIES TO HIS WEDDING Using an airplane on the last lap of his 9000-mile journey from Peking, China, Forsythe Sherfesse arrived in Chicago to take as his bride Mrs.

Emily Borie Ryerson, whom he met in China. The bride, shown above with the bridegroom, is the widow of Arthur Ryerson who lost his life in the Titanic disaster. DR. D. D.

NICE SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA Three Rivers Physician, Well-Known, Popular; Wisconsin Native Dr. Downing Decatur Nice, well known and popular resident and physician of Three Rivers, passed away at 4 o'clock, this morning, in his home Three Rivera, his I death occurring after a week's illIness with pneumonia. The subject of this sketch was born in Prairie DuChien, Wisconsin, on June 13, 1868. He grew to manhood and was educated in his native state, was married there and removed to California 21 years ago. He first took his residence in Los Angeles, where he successfully practiced medicine until seven years ago, when he came to Tulare county and established his residence near Three Rivers, residing there until the end.

Dr. Nice was a most likeable man, highly respected by all who knew him; and he enjoyed a wide circle of acquaintances, friends and fellow-lodgemen. He was a member of the First Methodist church of Los Angeles, also carrying his affiliation in the Angel City with various Masonic bodies, from Blue Lodge to Mystic Shrine. He also belonged to the Woodmen of the World in that city. Surviving the physician are one daughter and one son.

Mrs. George Weiman, of Los Angeles; and Hubert C. Nice, Three Rivers; one brother. H. J.

Nice, Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Harry B. Richmond, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and Miss Mary Nice, Bard, California; a sister-in-law. Mrs. Duane Bennett, Los Angeles.

Funeral service arrangements will not be completed until tomorrow. but it is understood that final rites will be conducted about the middle of the approaching week, in Los Angeles. REMUS CASE IS READY FOR JURY CINCINNATI, Ohio. Dec. 17.

(LP) -Presentation of evidence in the trial of George Remus on charge of wife murder was completed at 12:07 p. m. today. The last witness was Charles E. Kiely, an alienist, who agreed with the other men of science that Remus was sane on October 6 when he shot and killed his wife, Imogene.

This was the 28th court day in the fifth week of the trial. A total of 92 witnesses, 63 for the state. testified. After both sides had rest Led Judge Chester Shook the considered "special charges' offered by opposing counsel. Judge Shook will not charge the jury until next week, probably on Monday, but the statute calls for submission of the suggested items of law before the closing arguments begin.

BAKERSFIELD IS LEADING AT END OF THE FIRST HALF At the end of the first half of the game today between Bakersfield and San Mateo high schools for the championship of the northern half of the C. L. F. the Bakersfield team was leading by score of 14 to 0. The game is being played at Kezar stadium.

San Francisco, MOTHER OF LINDY WILL ALSO FLY TO MEXICO Expects to Have Christmas Dinner There With Her Distinguished Son WILL MAKE THE TRIP IN BIG FORD PLANE American Aviator Has Big Day; Is the Hero of Mexican Children SUBMARINE IS SUNK OFF THE ATLANTIC COAST Believed to Be the S-4; Entire Crew Lost Says First Report, Which is Not Yet Verified NEW YORK, Dec. 17. (LP)A submarine was sunk off Provincetown, this afternoon in a collision with the destroyer Paulding, navy communications offices here were advised late today. Reports that the entire crew of the submarine had been lost could not be verified by the communications service. The Paulding was beached to prevent sinking.

It was reported that the rine was the S-4, although that was not definitely established. Details of the collision were not received. The S-4 is a sister ship of the (Continued on Page Eight) TRUCK, TAXICAB AND STORAGE COMPANIES MUST PAY Suit to Be Brought Against Those Who Have Not Paid Taxes; Given Ten Days Dig Up Money SACRAMENTO, Dee. 17. (LP)Seven thousand California truck.

taxicab and auto stage owners today faced immediate suspension of their licenses as the result of action taken by Frank G. Snook, chief for the state division of motor vehicles, upon advice served upon him by Ray L. Riley, state controller. This action is taken to recover to the state approximately $1,000,000 in delinquent taxes from these opertors, Riley said, for operating for hire outside of incorporated cities, under provision of the 1923-25 motor vehicle transportation license tax act. Notices were being forwarded today to all delinquent owners, giving them 10 days in which to pay their back taxes.

A blanket order suspending the licenses all who have not paid at the end of the tenday period will then be issued. State traffic officers will be notified to remove the license plates from such vehicles and prohibit their owners from operating them on California highways. In the meantime Riley is asking Attorney General U. S. Webb to file suits agains the delinquent owners for payment of 4 per cent of their gross receipts, less city and county taxes.

The law, passed in 1923. was repealed by the 1927 legislature, eftective January 1, 1928. Stage lines are exempt from ment of the tax since March 7 of this year by a constitutional amendment, but those upon which taxes, were due prior to the date will be subject to the suspension order. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.

(LP)- A resolution calling for an investigation of the so-called "power combine" by a special committee of five Senators was introduced in the Senate today by Senator Walsh, Montana. Upon objection of Senator Moses, Republican. New Hampshire, action the resolution was delaved until Monday, WASHINGTON. Dec. 17.

(LP)Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh will fly from Detroit to Mexico City to spend Christmas with her son, Colonel Chas. A. Lindbergh, the State Department announced today. According to present plans Mrs.

Lindbergh will leave Detroit next Monday in a Ford plane piloted by Harry Brooks. Stops will be made St. Louis, San Antonio and Tampico for refuelling. The route will be over Brownsville, Texas, with arrival at Mexico City scheduled for December 21 or 22. A return trip is planned by air, leaving Mexico City December 26.

The American embassy and consuls enroute were requested the State Department today to by, extend any facilities or assistance which may be required. MEXICO SAFE. SAYS LINDY. CITY. 17.

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh today sa'd he had been advised that his mother probably would fly to Mexico City to spend Christmas, starting from Detroit Monday in a tri-motored Ford airplane. "I consider a flight here by my mother as safe a trip as by rail," Lindbergh said. PLANE IS OFFERED DETROIT, Dec. 17.

(LP)- ten- tri-motored Ford airplane been offered Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh to transport her to Mexico City William B. Stout, head of the Stout Air Craft division of the Ford Motor Company, said today. Weather, conditions, but now were are expect- unfaed to clear up by Monday, he added. BIG DAY FOR LINDY MEXICO CITY, Dec.

17. (LP)- Mexico's greatest manifestation in honor of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh (Continued on Page Eight) GOVERNOR SAYS CHARGES ARE GOSSIP OKLAHOMA CITY, Dee. 17.

(LP) "Third rate quilting society gossip." Thus Governor Henry S. Johnston described today the "moral turpitude" testimony given in public hearing before an insurgent house investigating committee and mentioning Mrs. O. O. Hammonds, his confidential secretary, in connection with the charge.

The charge was written in as the seventh article of impeachment against the Governor. "I will not dignify such stuff by denying it," Governor Johnston said in answer to witnesses describing the Governor as addressing his seeretary in enedaring terms and meeting her in a secret hotel tryst while she, they alleged, dominated his office. HEROIC RUM RUNNER TO SERVE TWO YEARS PRISON PORTLAND. Dec. 17.

(LP)Captain Robert Pamphlet, heroic rum runner who obeyed the call of the sea to aid endangered sailors, must go to prison, it was ruled in (federal court here today. The commander of the small rum runner Pescawha. who came inside the limit line off the Washington coast to save the ere wot the sinking steamer Caoba, appeared before Federal Judge Robert S. Bean today with a plea for a parole, which was denied. Pamphlet then surrendered and will go to McNeil Island in time to start serving his two years sentence by Christmas.

In addition he must Day a fine of $1,000..