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Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15
AT THE PALACE TONIGHT.

Two men, identically alike as to
ace and figure, but as far apart as
;he poles in character-one square,
honest and upright; the other an
arch thief and road agent, whose soul
S red with stains Of murder and vio-
'ence. Their trails cross in the gold
n, pine-rimmed melting pot of the
West. Here is brief outline of
THE Midnight Stage" in which
Frank keenan,, Americas foremost
character actor, does the most re-
markable work of his career in the
duel characterization. 1t is a story
that never lags for moment, throb-
bing with primitive passion, tense
with suspense, marked by the fin
shed acting of the star and the spe-
cially selected cast. "The Midnight
Stage" will be shown at the Palace
theatre today.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15
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COMING TO THE TOPIC.

Billy Schnell, the popular manager
of the Topic theatre, has made ten
strike in engaging Curran q Co: to
appear at his theatre for four days
beginning on next Wednesday. This
company presents several excellent
vaudeville features and all of their
work is of new and original Gre
alton. For the opening program they
will offer q very laughable and mys-
tifying number known as "Mirth and
Magic" and some of the situations
created during this act are from the
brightest comedy vein. The finish of
the act is said to be a real big scream.
A most remarkable acrobatic and
athletic novelty will also be present.
ed by the famous Monopede Marvel,
Francis f. Curran, who was this sea-
sons feature of the Barnum Bailey
Circus.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15
COMING TO THE TULANE.

A big special selected program
opens at the Tulane theatre Monday
and Tuesday. The Tulane manage
ment gives several good reasons why
local amusement lovers should not
miss this opportunity of enjoying one
II the biggest vaudeville and pic
ture programs yet offered at the
tulane theatre. First. because the
how that opens Monday is one of
he most expensive that has yet been
cooked to play this theatre, and that
means high class vaudeville. Sec
md, for the reason that the two acts
that appear Monday. Frank Rogers,
Americas greatest colored ventrilo-
quist, is direct from the Hippodrome
Circuit and the Great Eagle & Co.
presenting mystery, conjuring and
edgerdemain, coming direct from the
Orpheum Circuit-that is sufficient
proof of their worthiness. A real
live chicken of the feathered vari-
ETY. will cause a riot of laughter.
Don't miss this special program.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15
EX-PRESIDENT
WILL ADDRESS
PEACE MEET

In san francisco next week William
Howard Taft. former president of
the United States will address a con-
called to discuss tie proposed League
of Nations.
The congress is one of nine through
out the United States arranged by
the League to Enforce Peace of which
the distinguished Mr.. Taft, great
statesman and lawyer, is presieent.
The Paris Peace Conference has
accerted the principle of a league Of
nations but only the rash and foolisl
vii! consider league as already es-
tablished.
TIE question before the American
people is not will there be q league
Of nations?" but what kind Of {
league will it be?'
The answer lies with the American
people; if they insist the league shall
be strong and practical they are like
ly to get it but they will not get sucl
league unless they do demand i
and demand it with all their power.
And when the Peace Conference
does decide upon League Of Nation.
and President Wilson comes home
with concrete plans to embrace thc
proposal fer the league in treaties
that must be ratified by the Senate
it will require a tremendous senti-
ment from the people of the United
States to support the President il
his demands. The people must rails;
a shout loud enough to be heard over
all the world. So the League to En-
force Peace has a task, and that is
to crystallize and properly express
the sentiment for a League of Ma
! tionswhich alreadY exists within thr
United States. The Leapue's lob, thc
work that Mr.. Taft and other grca-
thinkers have undertaken. is to brine
pleasure to bear upon the Peace Con.
ference and upon the United States
| Senate through the organized ex
| preston of public opinion so that tht
arm Of Mr.. Wilson will be upheld il
enacting the plans for permanent
and successful League Of Nations.
The League to Enforce Peace, with
it's DISTINGUISHED membership, has en-
tered freely into this work. Its pur
2osc is unselfish and if, through tht
organization of public opinion b. the
San Francisco Congress and The
other oight congresses throughout tht
the country, resolutions by The thous
ands, insisting upon the stron1
practical League of Nations, shall e
to Paris and Washington, it will con
slider its job well done.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15
First Baptist.

The pastor, Walter S. Reed, will
preach morning and evening. The
sermon subject for the. morning will
be "The Transformation of the Com
monplace." A fine gospel program
will be the feature of the evening
service. The Young Peoples meeting
is attracting large numbers of young
people not affiliated elsewhere, who
are cordially invited to attend. Miss
Carrie Reeves will be the leader.
Sunday school calls at 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship, II a. m. Young
Peoples meeting at 6:3O p. m. Even
ing service, 1880 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15
e X PR ESS cos.
START "BETTER
PACKING" DRIVE

/ Plans of most comprehensive ma
/ ture to bring about conditions which
viii make possible market improve
ment in the express service through
out the country, were announced last
night by L. 0. Kirk, local represen-
tative of the American Railway EX-
press Company.
A "Better Service Campaign" will
/ be undertaken by the $4,000 men
and women employed in the express
/ business, for the purpose Of raising
the standards of packing. wrapping
and marking express shipments.
The drive started on February 10
in every city and town in the coun-
ty. 1t will comprise a campaign of
education and appeal among express
employees simultaneously with a
widespread effort to secure the CO.
operation OF TIE shipping public along
the same lines. No new packing or
marking rules have been adopted for
the campaign, but express drivers
and receiving clerks will be oinstruct-
ed hereafter to insist, firmly but
courteously, that the rules already
in force be strictly adhered to.
The chief purpose of the Better
Service Campaign" is to check, once
and for all, the waste of time, eff
fort and money that result from lost
or damaged shipments. 1t is source
of dissatisfaction and annoyance to
both shippers and the carrier, and
tends to impair the express service.
1t is expected that all who ship by
express-and 300,O00,00O shipments
are annually travelling that way-will
be keenly interested in the forthcom-
ing drive, because it so intimately
concerns the transportation end of
many different trades and industries,
some of which depend almost exclu-
sively upon the express service.
The ''Better Packing, Better
Marking" campaign will be conduct
ed at period of the year when
the express movement is usually the
laghtest and Just before he heavy
commodity business starts to move
in March. Not all Of the fault is
laid at the door of the shipper. The
express company officials are free
to admit their own shortcomings and
do rot evade responsibility for them,
During the campaign, there will be
AT energetic endeavor to prevent
rought handling, mis-routing or other
deviations from correct express meth
DDS in offices and terminals, and
closer supervision of the work of en-
ployes is expected to improve inter
nal operating conditions.
A determined effort will be made
during the camuaign to eradicate
wat is known as the "No Mark" evil.
From July l to November 80 of last
Tear, 127.S50 shipments-an average
of about 25,500 month-were
turned over to the "No Mark" bu-
reaus maintained bv the company, be-
carse all means of Identification of
either shippers or consignees had
been lost. and their delivery, except
in few cases, made impossible. Per-
sonal baggage, hardware and auto
roh'le tires COMPRISE the largest pro
'oftion of the mo Mark" shipments
which are attributed largely to the
failure of shippers to mark clearl,
and to rack their goods substantial
ly. With the help of the shippers
and through the influence of the cam
paign, the express company hopes tc
solve this problem.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15
Christian Science.

First Church of Christ, Scientist,
holds all services in the new Elks'
hall, corner of Sixth and State
streets. Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Sunday morning service at II o'clock
subject, "Soul." Wednesday evening
testimonial meeting at o'clock. The
reading room is located in the Ell
Centre National Bank building, cor
ner Fifth and Main streets, and is
open daily, except Sundays and legal
holidays, from IL o'clock noon to 4
p. m. All are welcome to the serv-
ices and the reading room.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15
Methodist Episcopal.

Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Morn
ing services, II a. M, with sermon by
the pastor, Rev. Palmer. Miss Julia
Foncannon will render solo at the
morning service. Junior and Inter
mediate League at 5 p. M, instead
If as has been the custom. Special
Epworth League service at $50. A
musical evening, the entire service in
song. If you like music, come Regu-
lar preaching service at 1880 p. m
Come early and enjoy the song serv-
ice as well as the sermon by Rev
Palmer.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15
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Revival Services.

The revival meetings at Gospel hall,
l46 Main street, are still in progress.
Evangest 0. Johnston, the converted
blacksmith, is interesting his audi
ences by his unique sermons. There
will be a meeting Saturday night at
1880 and one the Sabbath at 800
and 7.30. All are invited. The meet
ings will continue throughout next
week every night at 1880.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15

Testimony of degeneracy never
equaled in the criminal history of the
Valley caused Justice Isaac Mayfield
this morning to certify Pedro Com
zalez, Mexican youth, to the Supe-
rior court on a statutory offense.
Gonzalez was placed under bail Of
$4,000. A minor is alleged to have
been incriminated in the case.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15
First PRESBYTERIAN.

Preaching services tomorrow at II
a. m. and 1880 p. m. by Rev. Hart
man. Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Christian Endeavor, $3.50 p. m. All
are cordially invited to attend these
services.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15
st. Paul's EPISCOPAL.

Tenth and Orange streets. Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m. Morning prayer
and sermon, II o'clock. All welcome.
Seats. free. B. j. Darnielle, priest in
charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15

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Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15

Washington, Feb. 15.-Army dis
charges to date have reached Liza
545 officers and men.
The number assigned for early de-
mobilization has reached 1901 600.
Mr.. Taft, in commenting upon the
Peace Conference and the eLaPue of
Nnations constitution, said:
at is real league of nations 1t
is not all that wished, but it comes
near it, and is a great deal better
than | hoped. There should be nc
doubt of its approved by the Senate
rYhen it is embodied in the treaty.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15

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PRESIDENT STARTS.
Continued from Page 1.)

Helena, Feb. 15.-"As lovers of
your country, as lovers of mankind,
ask you to use your influence with
our senators to have treaties en-
bodying the League of Nations idea
ratified" ex-President Taft told the
crowd which greeted him and his
League of Nations party at the Union
Station upon their arrival from the
East.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15

Your Checks and Notes
are collected, Exchange or
Drafts issued, Loans are
made and SECURITY for
funds guaranteed.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-15

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Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
GERMANS IN SOUTH AMERICA

(F'rom Mexico by Mrs. Alec Tweediel
 German firms in South America have even made money out of the war, and some are in a stronger position today than they were before thier country plunged us into this awful plight. Those Germans have not wasted time in South America, and will be a greater danger than ever after the war, with their wonderful system of propaganda and their com merce snatching capabilities; and especially with their new bill for the restoration of the German mercantile marine, the result of which will be practically the nationaliZation of Ger man shipping.
 Germans are in Mexico and South America today They are Organized They are stematiZed. and eady foy the trade expansion Germany is lock- ing to after the war.
 It seems so obvious why at tias present time. in Spanish countries. from Spain to Chile. German propa- ganda has been so successful. FroEl the sums Germany is spending. and the way in which this propagaNda is organized. it is evident that grestt re- suits are expected from it by the Hun, who knows that vast business ezpan- sion must be his project after the war, when. having ceased to be the miii tary nation, he will aim at being the exporting one
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
INSURANCE CASE |S
 POSTPONED \ WEEK

Whether or not the corporation commission has jurisdiction to reopen the case of Ira J. Johnson, who is alleged to have violated the insurance and who was exonerated by the old commission, was not determined by Judge Lyman Monday, the matter having gone over a week owing to the illness of counsel, representing the commission.
 Johnson, who is general agent of the New York Life Insurance con- pany, was charged by Claude Burson, an agent of the same company, with approving an application for a life in surance policy secured by one not a licensed insurance agent.
 After Johnson was exonerated, re- hearing was asked and Johnson's next step was to file petition for a writ of prohibition. He asked that the commission be restrained from re- opening the case. The court set yes terday for the time the commission should appear to show cause why. the injunction should not be permanent.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
DROP SUIT AGAINST
 CONSTRUCTION FIRM

Action against the Egan Construc- ton company, one of the defendants In the s10,000 damage suit brought by Walter French versus the O'Neill Plumbing company, was dropped yes terday when it was shown that the Egan concern had made an independ- ent contract wlth the plumbing com. pany.
 French alleges that he was seriously injured when employed on a building in course of construction on the Me Dowell road. The Egan company which had the construction in charge made a contract with the O'Neill company to install the plumbing. The plaintiff charges that a man named Weber, employed by the plumbing company, negligently pushed a scaf- fold which fell on French, who claims to have sustained back and spine in juries.
 The suit is being tried before Judge Lyman, L. ]. Cox representing the plaintiff. The Egan company was represented by George Purdy Bullarc and the O'Neill Plumbing company by Alexander and Christy.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02

Pernau. Both battles were won after hard fighting. The victory of the Els thonians has released the strategically important railroad between Hainash and Volmar from the hold of the bol- sheyiki.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
M.E.CONFE FERENCE TO START WIT H. NEE TING TODAY

One of the biggest weeks in Arizona church circles in the year will begiR this morning, when the conference Of the Arizona district Methodist EpiS- copal Church, south, opens at o'clock in the Central Methodist church build ing The conference will last the entire week. with @ program of much interest and importance.
 It was announced yesterday that the lecture by Dr. c. C. Selecman of Los Angeles. scheduled for Thursday night at the conference. will be held instead at 11:30 o'clock this morning, as Dr. Selecman has been suddenly called to san Francisco, leaving tonight. Dr. Selecman, who in civil life is pastor of the Trinity church of Los Angelss, has just returned from service with the American troops 'in France, where he was assistant to Bishop Lambeth, rep resentative of the church at the front during the war.
 Stirring War Talk
 Dr. Selecmans subject will be My experiences in France" telling of his own personal observations in the trenches and among the fighting troops. Dr. Selecman lived and worked with the troops practically all the time he spent overseas. and his lecture will provide a first hand glimpse of the part religion played in the winning of the war
 Regular business of the conference will take up the rest of this mornings session. and this afternoon the meet ing will be devoted to women's mis- sionary work. Tomorrow mornings session will be given to the centenary program. with addresses by noted vis- c nj hn hfIG session will be held in the afternoon, and the actual conference will complete its work Friday, it is planned. Satur- day and Sunday will witness the dis trict Sunday school institute, conducted by the Rev c. P. Moore.
 Bishop H. M. DuBOse has come from Los Angeles to preside at the meetings of the conference and will speak seV- eral times, preaching the sermon Sun day at the Central church and Sunday night at the Bethel church.
 At this afternoons session of the conference women leaders of the church from all parts of the state will meet to take up missionary work. Practically all the womens missionary societies in the district will be repre- scented. The following program will be given:
 Afternoon Women's Program
 Opening Song Sweeter as the Years Go by"
 Prayer-Mrs J. A. Wailes.
 Bible Reading-"Pauls Experience and Defense of the Resurrection" Mrs K. L. M. Cleaves of California
 "Hosanna," Grannier, Mrs. K l.. M. Cleaves.
 ''Womans' Part in the Centenary Mrs. NJ. Olmstead.
 Importance of the Centenary" Mrs G. w. Forman.
 Reading-Miss La Veda Leister.
 Tithing-AIrs. Salome Ingles.
 Discussion on Christian Stewardship Led by Mrs. E. M. Eweet.
 Solo-"Call'st Thou Thus 0 Master, Rev. c. w. F'orman.
 Business Hour-Minutes of last dis
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
LOW EXCURSION RATE
 POSSIBLE ON ROADS

Good news is in store for the va cationist in the semi official an nouncement by W. s. Goldworthy, di- rector of the local United States ad- ministration railroad ticket office, that reduced fares 10 coast points will un- doubtedly be effective within the next few weeks
 MT. Goldsworthy recently returned from the coast. where he attended an important meeting of railroad direct DTS. It was intimated, and strongly so, that reduced fares such as were operative between Phoenix and coast points, would again be established for the coming season.
 Plans for the establishment of eastern excursion rates abolished when Uncle Sam declared war on Germany, were also discussed by these directors, it was stated. The sense of the meeting, MT. Goldsworthy stated, was that pre-war excursion rates to all principal eastern cities would again be effective this season. These excursion rates amount to a saving of approximately 20 per cent on the round trip fare.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
RAILROAD WAR TAXES
 DECREASE A LITTLE

Uncle Sam got real generous and ''loosened'' up bit on his war tax burdens yesterday. The ''loosening up" process was ever so slight, so slight, in fact, that the average Ari- zona traveller will never realize that anything has happened when he pur- chases his railroad tickets within the next few months.
 Through Uncle Sans generosity of yesterday however, travellers who en- joy the luXuries of a Pullman in this day will be saved a grand total of seven cents on their Pullman ticket from Phoenix to Los Angeles. In other words, the war tax on Pullman tickets has been reduced two per cent. The former tax was B cents to Los Angeles; the present and future tax is only 26 cents. To more dis tant points, the savings will be larger, of course.
 This reduction however slight. is of great importance to the general pub lie notwithstanding, inasmuch as 1t neralds the first official move on tn. part of the government to gradually take off the many burdens established during the war In other states, the move resulted in a noticeable rate re- duction.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
THEY STAND THE TEST
 OF HARD WEAR

4275 miles is the distance walked by H. M. Foreman on one pair of Neolin Soles. MT. Foreman, who is postman in Allentown, Pa, says ''The shoes with Neolin Soles gave me continuous serv- ice for 91z months, during which time averaged IS miles a day. Ordinary soles last me about one month."
 If you are hard on shoes, follow MT. Foreman's example and buy them with Ne6lin Soles. These soles are created by Science to be especially tough and durable. Therefore, Neolin-soled shoes wear a long time, and so cut your shoe bills down. Good shoe stores carry them in many styles for men, women, and children.
 And have your old shoes re-bottomed with Neolin Soles. Remember-they are comfortable and waterproof, also. Ne0lin Soles are made by The Good year Tire & Rubber Co.,, Akron, Ohio. who make Wingfoot Heels-guaranteed to outwear all other heels.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
K|WANIS REDS DINE;
 BLUES PAY TIE BILL

The Red team of the Kiwanis club died yesterday noon at the expense of the Blue team, the result of an atten- dance contest which ran for the past three months and was concluded last week.
 The meeting yesterday was one of the largest held by the Kiwanis club, there being about 100 present at the Rose Tree, where the luncheon was held.
 Dangerous Don Dunbar of the Dan D Ranch, presided.
 An interesting discussion took place regarding the trading at home" ques- tion, and a resolution was adopted ad- vocating that practice and also that of patronizing all things manufactured and raised in the Salt River Valley.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02

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Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
PATHOS IN AN AD COLUMN

Along with the unique, the sordid and the commonplace there is sometimes buried in the variegated advertising solumns of the London Times a para graph that is plangent with pathos and romance and tragedy. A whole volume of Marie Corelli is compressed into the scant lines of the following ad:
 E. M.-After roaming the whole world over I have come to the conclu- sion you were right. If I have not alto gether spoiled your life let me en- deavor to make amends. With no knowledge of your present where abouts I have no alternative but this column to gain the information-D. G. s,
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
FORMER PHOENIX MAYOR DEAD

BAhERSfI IElLD, CaI., MATCH 3I.- The funeral of Ralph Alexander Will Hams, formerly mayor of Phoenix and Jerome, Arizona, was held here today. Williams, who was born in Bakers field in 1873, had spent the last eighteen years in Arizona. He died March 19 as a result of .an accidental gun shot wound. For thelast six years he conducted a store at Lowell, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
BOLSHEVIKI DEFEATED

LONDON. March 31.-An official communication issued today by the Esthonian army says the Esthonians Sunday capture the town of Pechory. in the Askoff sector and the town of Hainash on the eastern shore of the gulf of Riga about 30 miles south of
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
TRY FRENCH SENATOR

PARIS, March 31.-Senator Charles Humbert, with the ribbon of the legion or honor in his buttonhole, was brought before a court martial today to be tried on charges of having had commerce with the enemy.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02

trict conference, by recording secre- tary.
 Resume and report of Arizona dis trict, by Mrs. Stanford Collier.
 Report of Auxiliaries, by delegates.
 Discussions-'In What Way could my Auxiliary be Improved?' led by Mrs. J. W. Moore.
 "Our Young People Juniors and Babies?" led by Mrs. W. c. Gaston.
 Benediction.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-02
Pitcher Dick Rudolph of Braves at home with family

league spring training the players who and children homes leave don't themselves To them breaking weeks least while they condition them selves for the The shows Dick Rudolph who signed with snapped the his home Nya Y with Mrs Rudolph the children Marion and "Bon and the family which Dick named Brave"