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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-10-09

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dependent to say a lot of things
about Kara. the bunco man who
probably doesn't know where India
is, that should have been said in The
Silver State when "Kaskara, the
Crystal Geezer," first put in his APP
pearance here. Hale's opinion is ex-
pressed in his usual unmistakable
style, a little bit strong for the col
umns of The Silver State, but never
theless it covers the subject. 1t fol-
lows:
Last Saturday night, Kara, the
Blistery man from Windia, devoted
most of his Bayrum Seance to scath-
ing denunciation of the editor of the
Elko Independent for daring to criti-
cize the wonderful production which
he inflicted upon the good people of
this city. Under the circumstances
we could not refrain from paying our
respects to Kara e~ditorially. We de-
voted too much space to this cause,
we admit, but at the same time we
didn't say half what we might say
about such a tramp bu~nco-artist. We
didn't attend his Saturday night show
first because we had enough of ii the
night before, and secondly, because
we didn't care to furnish the incen-
tive for a riot. We understand that
Kara insisted that his show was
none of our damned business" as
well as insisting that anyone who
Witnessed his performance on COM
plimentary tickets had no occasion to
criticize. Well, even admitting the
truth of that statement. let's see. it
cost us forty cents war tax, two dol
lars for seats for our good mother
and a friend. who didn't get compli-
mentaries, and buck for Kara's
six page booklet of aids in Obtain
ing Money Under False P~retenses."
Therefore, we had three dollars and
forty cents worth of criticism coming.
If Kara hadn't attempted to dispose
of his phamplet We might have had
less to say about him, but the man.
ner in which he put that little piece
of highwaymanizm over succeeded in
f1abbergasting our editorial rabbit.
If Kaskara ever does come back, as
we understands he insists that he will
do. and we are still in the business,
we promise to give the folks here
abouts the sweetest little run for
their money ever staged in this viii
lage. If this fellow travelled by mail
instead Of by day coach, the United
State would have had him long ago.
We doubt that he travelled in the
Orient. for the simple reason. that
there are no box cars in India. At
that there are a bunch of psuedo
mental telepathists and near spirit
u~alistic mediums about the village
who are even now stroking poor,
dear. Kaskara's kinky locks and SYM
pathizing with the big stiff while
mentally they rake Ye Scribe over
the Goals. Sympathy is a mighty
scarce commodity these days, and
these people would do well to save II
for themselves. 1t is said that one
fellow was so tickled over Kara's
roast of Ye Scribe hat he sent him
several bottles of old John Barley
corn as an appreciation. Too bad
they can't get drunk together. But
Kara should do well If they can get
him drunk enough. He prospers,
seemingly. while almost non CON-
pos mentis, as it is.
After the performance Saturday
night, or more correctly, on the fol-
lowing Sunday morning. the en-
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-10-09
NOTICE

The party or parties owning house
and wire on the Round Mountain
ranch, in T. IS and T. as ~, II. 30 f.,
are hereby given notice to remove
same. Thirty days after September
%, 1919. house and wire will become
a part of the land and will not be
subject to removal.
Adyt. s2So23 LESTER HOWARD
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-10-09

IFNE /"
played discovered two holes bored in
the stage floor, holes that weren't
there before the mystic Geezer struck
the village. Now, if Kaskara were
here to assume his own part in this
discussion. perhaps his telepathic
mind might be able to unearth mys-
%telious, even supernatural reasons
for the presence of those two holes,
but basing our judgment upon the
knowledge that it takes a good brace
and bit and a human hand and arm
to bore such apertures, we doubt
whether all of Kara's prolific gift
of CAB could convince us or anyone
else of the mysterious element in
their existence. We might also di-
rect attention to the fact that once
he planted himself in a certain posi-
ton during his seance, Kara did not
move while be answered the ques-
tons received through the medium of
Mr.. Mako and his little sack. This
regardless of whether he stood on
the stage or on the floor of the house.
We might also recall to mind the fact
that Mr.. Mako was a neat magician,
particularly handy with his fingers.
OF course it is not possible that the
sack in which friend Mako collected
the messages was built for just that
purpose, nor do we allege that Mr..
Mako neatly palmed the messages
from the crowd, substituted dummies
for those he selected for answer, and
won't south with the rest of them
reading them out to Kaskara through
the holes in the floor of the stage, as
occasion demanded. No, we do not
suggest. We simply leave it to every
day intelligence. If Kaskara were
here to place a little bet, however
we would be willing to lay a twenty
that we could break up the whole
show by kidnapping friend Mako on
the back door just at the critical mo
ment. without Mako, Kaskara would
have been about as much at home as
a steam beer factory in a dry state
Kaskara and his henchmen and wo.
men were particularly strict about
keeping anybody from going on the
stage before his performances. This
..Io $40. ah.oI.foIv apFaran1 and xyf
can prove it. The people who attended
the performance will also remember
that chairs barred the way in the gal
lery for a distance of some twenty
feet from the stage. Perhaps Kas-
kara, mystic gentleman from Windia
can sort us out a superhuman reason
for this. He might sort n out, but
we doubt whether any person with
average acumen would accept it.
Local folks will remember a "a
nival company which played here
about a year ago and with ii a woman
whose performances in this respect
was far and away ahead of the per-
Torrance given here last week. Best
of all these people carried with then
dignity and courtesy to their patrons
two characteristics in the human
make up entirely unknown to the
vociferous kike who played here Fri
day and Saturday.
Science has time and agar ex.
posed the methods of so-called telepa.
thists and occulists. So often has
that expose been made that the per.
formers themselves who are amons
the best no longer make claim tc
occult endowments. They cheerfully
admit that it is all trickery, but Sc
highly developed as to make 1t reall,
m%ystifying.
J Leaving Kara's personality out o
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-10-09
Elko Editor Takes Crack at
Kaskara, the Mystic Geezer

ON TRICKS OF ALLEGED FUTURE GAzER AGAIN EXPOSED;
WOULD BET TWENTY THE SHOW WOULD BREAK UP WITH
OUT HOLES IN THE STAGE FLOOR AND FRIEND MARIO TO
ASSIST IN FAKE
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-10-09

Meet opportunity half way and
drive a car Of your own. The Silver
! State makes this possible.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-10-09

II 1'tA
Reveilie.
il. we cannot refrain from directing
public attention to the manner In
which he disposed of his book. From
the stage he announced that he
charged but a small. fee to cover he
cost of printing. To the average per-
son twenty-five cents seemed ample.
And yet when the books were passed
among the audience they went for
one dollar apiece. A person asking
for one of them was told h a he
might go on the stage after the per-
Torrance and ask n question. And
Kara collected perhaps fifty dollars
out of this piece of shenaniganisma No
one cared particularly about the dol
lar. but on the other hand there were
possibly a few people, gullible when
this sort of stun is concerned, who
sacrificed a steak for the family for
the next day in order TO get a copy
of Kara's printed bunk. 1t is such
cases as this that the newspapers
may be of real service in slapping
such highwaymen across the face.
We still insist that Kara was a
rough, tough. uncultured hoodlum'
who knew nothing of courtesy toward
his audience nor to individuals. NO
performer who plays good time. In
stage parlance, and who expects
bookings from circuits who expect
to play him a second time. talks and
acts as did this fellow. Every person
to whom he spoke was the recipient
of an insult or a rank piece of hood
lumism, given out from the stage.
We might easily quote a score of plain
~indecencies which fell from this
tramp's lips on Friday evening. when
we attended his performance.
After his Saturday night show. an
employe of this Office was unfortu-
nate enough to become engaged In a
| conversation with Mrs. Kara" the
lady who creaked through the Pistol
Dance. Mrs. Kara had every cuss
word in the English language at her
tongue tip, and was much more a
mistress OF the art of filthy villifica-
ton than is any street urchin in a
big city. These she proceeded to use.
Hooked up with the actions OF Kara
on the stage Friday and Saturday
evening the public may gain an idea
from this occurrence just what their
moral as well as professional charac-
ter consisted of. We sort of enjoy
putting such skin game artists as
he over the ropes once in awhile.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-10-09
WOOL GROWERS HELD
SESSION AT AUSTIN

The Toiyabe Wool Growers AS
ISOLATION held its annual meeting In
the court house at Austin on We'd
nesday afternoon. Quite a crowd oil
sheep men were present, n the
regular business of the association
was transacted. New officers were
elected for the ensuing year. John
Hickson was chosen as president
j. c. Phillip. vice-president and
II. W. Dyer, seeretary.-lAus'lh
Reveilie.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
CELEBRATION
AT MOUNTAINS ON
JULY 4 4, 8 AND G

Imperial Valley folks are to be
treated to q glorious three-dav cele-
bratiOn which will be held at Jacum-
ba Springs, in the heart Of the noun
tains between here and San Diego, on
July 4, > and. 6.
Messrs. Mccall and Turner, own
ers of this resort, yesterday signed
contract with two well known I'M
Perial Valley promoters and a San
Diego man, whereby the parties con-
ce,ned are to promote one Of the
greatest celebrations that have been
attempted in this part of the coun-
try.
Many attractions, such as d barbe-
cue. rcdC0 by the Douglas Fairbanks
cowboys with Fairbanks himself in
TIE leading role; automobile races,
motorcycle races, aerial circus, high
school athletics, swimming races
baseball, jazz dancing contests, band
concerts, boxing, wrestling, tennis,
hc3se races and many other indoor
and outdoor events.
/ Douglas Fairbanks has signified his
willingness to come to the mountains
for the three-day celebration, with
several members Of his company, and
viii take several thousand feet OF
film for a number Of athletic produc-
tions he has en- hand.
"Bulp Montana. Fairbanks cham
rion wrestler, is to meet Dan Balsz
the Mexican champion, IN a finish
contest.
Excursions on the new San Diego
& Arizona railroad will be conducted
J from San Diego, ard General Man
oaer Ponti1s predicts taat the road
VIII be running out Of III Centre by
chat time and that excursions will
also 90 from here.
Further particulars will be pub
lished in this newspaper later.
{ Billy Silver. who has established
headquarters in this city. has beer
appointed amusement manager, with
, offices at $40 Main street.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
.NaneOf Press
Travels Afar

The fame Of The Imperial Valley
Press has spread until II Is now WEI,
known among the troops OF the Amer
lean EXpedltIonary Forces in France
6000 miles away from its place OF
publication.
At least that is the assertion OF
Eighteenth Railway Engineers, IN. a
letter which he sends from France.
Mr.. Madows, who is an Imperial
Valley boy, proves this statement by
sending a clipping from The Stars
and Stripes, the official army pa
Fer.
; DID you know, o Comrades in
Arms, that the idea OF publishing
newspapers at the front in the midst
Of thousands Of obstacles is OF Amer
lean oligin-or almost. Judge foi
yourselves.
In the Colorado desert. where il
is usually 95 in the shade, one of youl
Icllow countrymen edits paper, The
Imperial Press, Of which ne is him
self business manager, editor-in-chiet
typesetter, prcofreaders, etc. This
valiant publication appears as regu-
larly as the cyclones will permit
I rom time to time a storm comes
along and carries off everything
leaving a chaos of stones, broken
cactus, snakes, tartanulas and scor-
rions.
"1he perscvering publisher who has
PASSED his time during the tempt ir
his cyclone cellar, is not the least
discouraged by so small matter
He has his building put up again
cleans mis- presses and recomElences
"You see, dear comrades, that W.
have invented nothing new
The paper contained two or three
sketches Of we'll known French char
actecs. made byL Private MadoWs.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
DJGOUT ELECTS
FIRST OFFICERS

At the last meeting of the FL Cen
tlo dugout of the Allied World War
Veterans, permanent officers were
elected as well as committees APP
pointed, and a board Of directors
elected. The following officers were
chosen:
Paul Ragan, president; Lieutenant
Berry, first vice president; Lieuten-
ant Homer, second vice president;
John Perry, secretary; Gilbert vii
cox, assistant Secretary; Robert W.
Campbell, treasurer; OVcrton y. Ross,
business manager; Eghert Swanson,
assistant business manager; Ross VIII
sic, sergeant-at
The board Of directors elected in
dude Captain T. /. HedIicE, Roy
Estes and Mes5rs. James, Erickson
and Whsle
These appointed to take charge Of
the membership Of the local du"out
were Messrs. Gilbert WilcoX, Perry
ard Wilke.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
COMING TO THE PALACE.

The widely-read story of the
Ozards has been filmitized under the
direction of Harold Bell Wright, its
author. As "A novel, this story has
attained a popularity which has not
teen equaled by any other book in q
decade. AS play the success of this
work was phenomenal and as a pic
turization under the direction of Mr.
Wright the story bids fair to mark
an enoch in the art of the silent dra-
ma. The pictures have been taken in
the heart of the Ozark mountains and
in California. Mr.. Wright and his
associates have been engaged for
months in this great work. No eX-
Eense has been spared, no detail over
looked. The countless millions who
are familiar with Mr.. Wright's style
ard descriptive ability; those who un-
derstard in even limited way the
scopeless Possibilities of the motion
picture camera, can readily realize
that the great word pictures of this
author should be in the world of reel
pictures indeed be works of art.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
kyGQffEggfGf>

The benefit dance which is 10 be
given by the local vets next Friday
evening will be conducted and car
ried off in true military style. Inc
affair will take place in the Masonic
hall and it is believed that many viii
turn cut for the affair.
i; :
Miss Betty Evans was the honoree
last evening at surprise shower Civ
en- at the rome Of Miss Evalyn b.
man at State and Seventh streets
The affair given was lingerie show
er and was a complete surprise tc
Miss Evans, who was unable to eX-
press her appreciation fo" the loyely
gifts received. The Boman home was
beautifully decorated in hOreysuckles
and sweet peas and the evening was
spent in sewing. Delicious strawber-
ry shortcake was served the young
ladies. The Misses Peggy Lien, Fran
ces, Kregc, Rosalic Oldham, Lucy
johnson, Hazel Baker, Laliah Rook
Baker, Imogene AJen, Hopkins, Ag-
res Watkins. Cheerful Apple, Hazel
Fawcett, Evalyn Boman and Betty
Evans were present.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
/ T1I'he
N)(rI[1Qf'GG1 16Q|
AT THE TOPIC TONIGHT

NJ Camille Chardon, a distinguished
French impressario and dramatist,
who is in this country looking over
certain phases of the motion picture
industry, has become a staunch ad-
mirer OF the art of Miss Bessie Bar
riscale, the beautiful star in "A Trick
OF Fate" an Exhibitors Mutual pro-
duction made by B. B. Features, Inc.
Being an invited guest during the
filming of some French cafe scenes
in Miss Barriscale's latest picture, he
was so struck with the chic stars de-
lineation of "Mlle. Zura," the French
cafe-girl entertained, that he was
convinced the actress must be of
French blood. Pardon. Madamoiselle
you are of re French race, nest ce
ras?" inquired NJ. Chardon after the
scene. Miss Barriscale replied that
she had been in Paris many times, but
that New York was the place of her
birth. "Mais Quit is as you say
incroyable. | should nevaire have be-
ieved it posseeble! Ze intairpreetay-
see-cng-Ze mainnaire-Ze shrug.
Zay are all of mon cher Paree! Per-
haps your mothair-your fathaire-
are zay not Of re French? ?" The dainty
star informed her enthusiastic ad-
mirer that her ancestors were bona
fide Americans. ''Permittez-moi
Mademoiselle, to KEGS re hand of an
artistic magnifique," and the gallant
Frcnchman, suiting the acton to the
word, bowed and left, incredulity and
Animation beaming from his Gallo
coUntenance.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETI.
TION FOR PROBATE OF WILL.

In the Superior Court of the State
of California, in and for the County
of Imperial.
In the matter Of the Estate of Jo-
seph J. Jones, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the pc
tition Of Jerome r. Collins for the
probate of will of Joseph J. Jones,
deceased, and for the issuance of let
ters Of administration with will an
nexed thereon to Jerome r. Collins,
will be heard at 2 o'clock p. M, May
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
IMPERIAL MUST NOT.
Continued from Page u

soon roll us~up 10 and beyond the al
lotment set aside fer US.
"Now once more | ask you as good
citizens of. our community ana in
this / am appealing to every person
in Imperial cpunty1 to &c out and sell
some bonds
''DM- you. give. boy to the serv-
ice? DID you send some friends or
someone who was near ana dear TO
you? Did YOU net have some anx-
ious moments during the height Of
the great conflict when there was
doubt in the minds Of the world as
to which way the tide of battle would
flow? Have you boy in the service
now whose return you are anXiously
awaiting? If so. you should do all
in your power to help finance this
loan 50 that you bow can roSurn; and
IF you did not then you should be
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
CASS & MORGAN
MEN MEET IN
POOL CONTESTS

The employees of the we'll known
auto house of Cass & Morgan will
meet in pool tournament at the Owl
POOL hall tonight.
The winners of Monday nights meet
were: Morgan from Dietz, Gentry
from Foulkes, Jackson from Martin.
Those to play tonight are: Gentry
vs.. Bratt, Smith VS.. Sandy, Smith VS..
Williams, Sandy VS.. Bratt, Britts VS..
CnsS
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
SON EX-PRESIDENT
HONDURAS UNDER
ARREST IN NORTH
(By Associated Pressl

Santa Rosa, Cal, April 29,--Her-
nando Somoza, son-in-law Of the late
former President Sierra Of Honduras,
has been arrested here on federal
warrant charging cmbczzlement Of
funds Of the Santa Rosa Savings Bank.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

CADHLAC roadster $1,000. S32JUO
1918 Dodge touring ..... $1,000
1915 Fcrd touring ......-.. 1890
Our service works both ways. We
sell to YOU or for you.
LEACH q DU SOLD, 456 MAIN
FOR SALE-Alfalfa pasture for two
strings Of dairy cows. Address Lu-
cas- Slaughter, southeast Ostrich
Farch, G. A. Cook ranch.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
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M. G. Davis, Bert Sears and B. d.
Erwin left this morning for Jacumba
and vicinity for a short business trip.
They will return tomorrow evening
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

The Bulgarian, Influence has
hseen strong on feminine costumes
this season, both in suits and
frocks. Here is a blouse strotteW
frock. Of deep blue silk Jersey,
richly embroidered in Bulgarian
designs of silk and wool III bril-
liant colors- Self-covered buttons
march down the ieft side OF the
nong tuhic, and parade up the
long tight sleeves. The narrow
sash of self-material is tied loose
ly in front. A deep blue satin hat
with taffeta bow in Mikado red
sets OFF, this striking costume.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
COLORADO RIVER.

The United States Reclamation
Service reports mean daily gage
heights, in feet, and mean discharge,
in second-feet, of the Colorado river
at Yuma, Arz., for the week ending
Arlil 26, 1919, as follows:
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
Il. S. STEEL
OMITS DIVIDENDS.

New Yorh-U United States steel
directors haNa- omitted the dec
laration Of the extra quartely div
idend upon the common stock.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29
nv Associated Presel

Sacramento. April 29.--Thc United
States grand jury indictment returned
here charged Sompza with the EN-
bezzlement Of S33 goo.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

Bench warrants were also served
on Frank Brush, William rGant and
Harold LoUgherty, officers Of the
bank, charging embezzlement Of $751;
go.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

mere than willing to make some sac
rifice of your own personal affairs
and take all Of these bonds that you
can possibly carry, even though it
may be somewhat inconvenient for
you.
Il feel very deeply the great re-
sponsibility the people of Imperial
county have placed upon me as chair
man cf both the county and the FL
Centro committees to raise this big
war fund, but without your co-Opera-
ton | cannot make success of it.
"NOW WON'T YOU PLEASE GET
BUSY AND SELL THESE BONDS?"
Dr.. Hutc.,iso1, the Valley Optomet-
r.st, is at the Denver Rooms every
Wednesday. See him about your
glasses. He will be at Holtville next
FIiday.-Adv.
Make your wants known by adVer-
tising in. The Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

9th, 1919, at the courtroom of said
Superior court at Ell Centre, Impe-
rial county, California, when and
where any person interested may ap-
pear and contest the same.
Dated April 28th, 1919
M. S. COOK, Clerk.
By T. j. KELSEY, Deputy Clerk.
JAS. w. GLASSFORD,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

Hotel Casaloma, San Diego, Cali
fornia. A most delightful place to
spend the summer. Large, cool, airy
rooms and spacious lobby. Shady
porches and palm court. Rooms with
use of hall shower and tub bath,
$3.50 per month and up. With pri-
vate bath, $25 and up. Cafe in con-
nection. 32O Fir street-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Conant re-
turned last evening from Coronado,
where they have been spending the
past week.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

DR.. and Mrs A. E. Elliott arrived
in the city yesterday, intending to
make their home here. They will be
registered at the Barbara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

c. M. Johnson of the Arrowhead
Springs Company of San Bernardino
is in the Valley on business. His pro-
ducts are handled by Varney Bros.
of this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

Make your wants known by adyer-
tising in. The Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

C. C. Conholm of Andrade is stop
ping at the Barbara Worth. Mr.. Con-
colin is in the city on business.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

William A. Mccall, employed by the
Ell Centre Dye Works, escaped seri-
Gus injury today when Ford car
driven by him turned turtle on the
highway near Seeley after collidinp
with another car.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

w. F. Timmons, district attorney of
Yuma county, Arizona, and crimi-
nal lawyer of wide reputation, spent
yesterday in this city on legal busi-
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

H. H. Hunt, formerly with the c..
w. Knapp shoe store, has returned
to Ell Centre and has again become
connected with this popular establish
ment, which is now owned by A. Her
man. Mr.. Hunt will be pleased to
meet his many old friends and patrons
at this store
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Johnson OF
the Valley Drug Company returned
home Yesterday after spending the
past week in Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

]. Clark Buchanon, representative
of the Automobile Club of Southern
California, is registered at the Bar
bara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-29

Mrs. F. E. Thompson returned this
morning from Los Angeles, where she
has been visiting her daughter.