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Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
BOOST BODY
HOT ON TRAIL
OF HUN RELICS

AS evidence of the zeal with which
the local Chamber of Commerce is
aiding in the efforts of the school
board to secure war relics and to
show the cordiality with which the
United States hCamber of Com
merce co-operates with the local
chamber, which is member of the
national organization, the following
letter is published:
Washington, D. c., Jan. IA, 1910
Mr.. S. W. Leffingwell, Commercial
Secretary, Ell Centre Chamber of
Commerce, FL Centre. Cal.-Dear Sir:
For your courtesy in sending us, with
your letter of January 2, copy of
the letter you addressed to Repre-
sentative Kettner, regarding your
desire to obtain war relics from Eu-
rope for young school buildings and
grounds, we are very grateful.
"It will probably become possible
in time to obtain for public exhibi-
ton some relics of this kind. AS yet,
however, it may be too early to make
definite arrangements.
"Very truly yours,
"ELLIOTT H. GOODWIN,
Secretary"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
DOCTORS SAVE.
BUSINESS MAN.
FROM DEATH
BY H|CCOuGHs
Rudy Elder, Pool Hall Man,
Hours From an Unusual
Suffers for Twenty-eight
AfflictiOn.

Rudy Elder, proprietor of the Ow
billiard parlor and former city off.
Ger, is back on the job again today
after the unusual experience of be-
ing carried almost to deaths door
by a prolonged attack of hiccoughs
Saturday afternoon, while waiting
on trade at his establishment, Mr..
Elder began hiccoughing, and al
though every sort of home remedy
was tried, the attack could not be
halted for more than few minutes
at time. 80
After several hours of suffering
he became so weakened from the
strain and with the alarming pros
pect of no letup in the attack, that
physicians were summoned. Opiates
were administered internally, but to
no avail.
Finally, after his body had been
racked and shaken by constant hic-
coughing for period of 20 hours,
the doctors decided on a peculiar ex-
pertinent as last resort to save his
life.
At 10 o'clock Sunday night they
gave him an anaesthetic and as he
slipped away into the valley of deep
slumber the attack lessened He awak-
ened on Monday morning, after a
twelve-hour sleep, greatly strength
ened, and with his peculiar affliction
gone.
The attending physicians stated
that the attack was precipitated by
an unusual contraction of the mus
cles of the stomach and that a few
hours more would have placed their
patient in critical condition.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
lBy Associated Press)

Amsterdam, Jan. 22.-In reply to
the British note requesting the Ger
man government to refrain from
further provOcation of the Polish
population of East Prussia, Posen
and Silesia, the German government,
according to dispatch from Berlin,
expressed agreement with Great Brit
ain. that the future of the German
eastern frontier depends upon the
peace conference. The German note
expressed surprise at the request to
refrain from provocation and de-
clares that Germany has done every
thing to redress Polish grievances,
and accuses the Poles of continually
provoking the Germans.
London, Jan. 22-Germany, under
the draft of the proposed constitu-
tion, is divided into several federated
republics. These political divisions,
according to wireless dispatch from
Berlin today, include the following:
The republic of Berlin, including
the city and rural districts of Great
er Berlin, with about 100000 in
habitants.
The republic of Prussia, including
the provinces of East and West
Prussia and the Bromberg district.
The republic of Silesia, including
Posen and the Sudetes region east of
Bohemia.
The republic of Branddenburg, in
cluding that part of Brandenburg out
side of Greater Berlin, together with
Pomerania, Altmark and the two
Mecklenburgs.
The republic of Lower Saxony, in
Guiding Hanover. Schleswig- -Holstein,
Oldenburg and Brunswick.
The republic of Westphalia, lnclud-
ing Westphalia, Schaumberg-Lippe
and Pyrmont.
The republic of Hesse, including
Hesse-Nassau and the grand duchy of
Hesse.
The republic of Rhineland. includ-
ing the Rhine provinces, Bavarian
Pfalz and the principality of Birk-
enfield
The Erfurt government district is
to eo to Greater Thuringia.
The federal state of German-Aus-
tria also is to be founded and Wen
ma, like Berlin. is to become subject
to the state government. Parts Of
German Austria are to go to Silesia,
Upper Saxony or Bavaria
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
REPUBLIC
GETS INTO
RUNNING ORDER
(Bv Associated Press)

Dublin, Jan. 22.-According to the
provisions of the constitution of the
Irish republic now before the Dial
Eireann, legislative powers will be
vested in deputies elected from ex-
listing offices, and in secretaries of
finance, home affairs, foreign af-
fairs and national defense. All reve-
nues will be raised on the vote of
the Dial Eireann. Count Plunkett,
Professor Edward De Valera and Ar
thur Griffiths will probably be ap-
pointed delegates to the Peace Con
gress today. %0t10L
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
INTRODUCE. BILL
FOR BOARD TO
AID SOLDIERS

Sacramento, Jan. Ex-Governor
Stephens announced today that a bill
creating a state committee of nine
con soldiers employment and read
justment" would be introduced during
the afternoon session of the Senate
today as an emergency measure. The
bill carries an appropriation of $780,
900 to defray the expense of the COM
mittee, which will be a volunteer Or
ganization, if the bill is passed.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
MANY PROFESSORS
ARE RADICALS.

Sacrament0-Archibald Stew
ensOn, representative of the Mil
itary Intelligence Service, testi-
flying today before the Senate in
the propaganda investigating
committee, declared that a large
number of professors in Ameri-
can universities subscribed to
radical and pacifist views.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
FORECAST RUIN
WITH FEDERAL
MARINE CONTROL
(Rv Associated Pressl

Washington Jan. 22-Disaster was
predicted as certain to follow con-
tinued government operation Of the
merchant marine, by Charles Page,
member of the Shipping Board, at
the opening session of the Merchant
Marine conference here to discuss fur
ther American shipping. Page asked
advice and conference on problems
which he said the Shipping Board
must face Immediately.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
GOVT. TO USE
WATER ROUTES
FOR FREIGHT
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 22.-Use Of wa
ter routes to relieve crowded railroad
lines, consolidation of ticket offices,
unification of terminals, pooling of
repairs shops, were among reforms
instituted by the railroad administra-
ton endorsed as worthy of continual
ton by julius Krutschnitt, chairman
of the Southern Pacific, in testimony
today before the Senate Interstate
Commerce committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
CONTINUE LOGAN
EXAMINATION.
tBy Associated Press

fBy ASsOcIated PresSI
Observation-Disclosures of
Thomas Logan, representative at
Washington of Swift & Com
pany, regarding social relations
with congressman and executive
officials, continued today before
the Senate Agricultural commit
tee considering legislation to reg
ulate the meat industry. Logan
said that Chairman Hurley of the
Shipping Board, Secretary Tu-
multy, Federal Trade Commits
.sioner Davis and members of the
House and Senate, attended a
large ball given by him at the
hotel in which he lived.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
(By Associated Press)

Amsterdam, Jan. 22-Although
the majority Socialists have obtained
an absolute majority in Berlin, ac-
cording to dispatch to the Handles
blad, they cannot consider the results
satisfactory, as the bourgeoise parties
found more support than had been ex-
pected. The Lokal Anziger of Berlin
estimates that the bourgeois parties,
up to Tuesday afternoon gained as
many seats as the two Socialist par
ties combined.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
Elks and Ladies,
Attention.!

"Chicken" Jones, of Camou-
fiage Wedding fame, will do
several stunts as one of the
several entertaining features
at tomorrow's Special Ladies
Night. Brothers, bring your
wives and sweethearts to
meet this Chicken" and have
a good time.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
CHILDREN ARE
URGED TO ENLIST.

(By ASsOclated PreSs
Sacrament0-An appeal for
California school children to en-
list in the United States School
Garden Army is made by Cover
nor Stephens in proclamation
designating the week beginning
January 25 as School Garden En-
rOllment week.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
ORDER RELEASE
OF DIRECTORS.

MISUNDERSTANDING Bak-
err today ordered the release of
1lO conscientious directors held
at Fort LeavenwOrth, with re-
mission of the unexecuted pOr-
tiOns of their sentences, ''hOn-
orable restoration to duty" and
immediate discharge from the ar
my. Secretary Baker instructed
that the discharges granted these
conscientious 0bjectOrs should be
on a special form, which in
cludes the following: This is
conscientious objectOr who has
done no military duty whatever
and who has refused to wear the
uniform"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
BOLSHEVIKI
ATTACK u. S. TROOPS.

Archangel-Bolsheviki forces
on the northern Russian front
attacked American and Russian
position ON Sunday last. Defen-
sive OutpOsts were withdrawn,
but the BOlsheviki attack on the
main position was repulsed.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
RE:VOL I IN
IS
VICTORY Of.
W0RKE rs,
Radicals Capture Bremen,
Great Industrial and
Commercial City, in a
Counter Revolution.
(BY Associated Pressl

Amsterdam, Jan. 22.-Bremen is
virtually in the hands of the work
ingmen, according to dispatch to
the Berlin Lokal Anzieger from the
German seaport. The workingmen
have occupied the barracks, town
hall, telephone office and banks, and
have posted machine guns in the mar
ket place and public buildings.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
s. A. LEGISLATORS
HONOR TEDDY.

tBy Associated Press)
BuenOs Aires-In honor of the
memory of Colonel Roosevelt,
the Argentine Chamber of Dep
uties adjourned today.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
BIG SHIP
STRIKE.

(By Associated Press)
Seattle-The gates Of all of
Washington's steel shipyards and
many wooden yards did not open
today, having been closed yester-
day by the strike of $4,000 metal
workers, who ask for a basic
wage scale of SO per day for me-
chanics and 81 and Sc per day
for helpers and labOrers.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
Last Minute
Bulletins
REFUGEES
n;As.G
Nt = .s-<S a.

REFUGEES nd AsssS
LEAVE CHILE.
(By Associated Press)
Lima-PersecutiOn against the
Peruvians is continuing in Chile,
according to refugees, 700 of
whom arrived at Mollendo yes
terday. :,
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
ESS FREIGHT
TRAFFIC IN 1919. IS

Observation-Disclosures General
Hines said today that present in
dicatiOns pointed to a reduction
in freight traffic this year, and
consequently he did not expect
any great reduction in the gen.
eral level of freight rates during
the year.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
SPEED UP
ELECTIONS.

SacramentO-A bill aimed to
speed the counting of ballots in
elections will be introduced prob
ably tomorrow by Senator Carr.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
y. S. SAILORS
ARRIVE IN ROME.

(Dy ASsUCIdteu ToSS'
Rome-A contingent of 200
American sailors who arrived to-
day were enthusiastically re-
ceivcd. The minister of the navy
gave luncheon to the American
officers,
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-22
N EX |C A n
CUES T|0N
PEACE EMEET
ROB- { N
Decision of National Asso-
ciatiOn Is to Place the
Vexed Matter Before the
Paris Conference.

New York, Jan. 22.-The decision
to send a committee to Paris to place
before the Peace Conference infor-
nation showing steps needed to por-
tect American interests in eMxico
was reached at a meeting here yes
terday of the National Association
for the Protection of American Rights
in Mexico. s,EL&l
(Bv Associated Press)
Paris, Jan. 22.-President Wilson
and Premier Lloyd George are in
complete agreement on the Russian
situation, according to the Paris edi-
tion of the London Daily Mail. They
regard the settlement Of the Russian
question as an absolutely necessary
preliminary to the formation of
league of nations, and are anxious to
secure evidence of accredited Boil
sheviki representatives as to the sta
tus of Russian affairs. French
opinion" continues the newspaper,
"is not at present in favor of this
admission of the Bolsheviki regime"
by Associated Press)
Paris. Jan. 22.-The Supreme Coun-
Gil of the Peace Conference this
morning considered the Polish ques-
ton and decided to send mission to
Poland This announcement is made
in an official statement of the pro-
ceedings of the conference. When
the conference met there were prs
ent, in addition to all the members
of the council, Marshal Foch, General
Weygand. his chief Of staff, and Rear
Admiral Hope, deputy first sea lord
of the British admiralty.
A proposal from President Wilson
regarding the Russian question will
be discussed this afternoon, the state
ment added.
(By Associated Press)
! Paris, Jan. pa claim that wom
en- he given place in whatever bod
les will be created in putting into
effect the idea Of league of ma
tions is made in resolution pre-
sented to the Peace Conference by
an organization of French women un-
der the presidency OF Juliette Adam.
(Rv Associated Press\
Stockholm, Jan. 22.-Max Litvinoff,
former Bolshevik ambassador to Lon
don. in a statement to the Associat-, !,
ed Press today, admitted that Boil
shevik propaganda had been carried
on in Germany, but denied that any
such activity had taken place in neu-
trail or Entente countries. "Now,
when Entente nations are waging war
on Russia in Russian territory" he
said, however, we feel justified in
engaging in propaganda work among
the Allied troops"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-24
A Democrat Against the League.

haywood, Neb., June 21.-To the
Editor of The Bee: AS Jefferson
ian democrat, l am sorry the pseudo
leaders of the democratic party have
sought to make partisan issue Of
the league of nations This league
monstrosity is certainly not Ameri-
can in principle nor democratic in
doctrine. 1t is astonishing how it's
devotees fervently declare that it
will prevent wars forever. A little
reason ought to convince one that
that is exactly what this league will
not do Observes the way the work.
ers of this pious covenant have been
pickering and dickering for months.
Note how the greed and malice of
age-old jealousies crop out and
deadlock the proceedings continually.
This same thing will 60 on with re-
doubled vigor when the league gets
in action. II ever there was a de-
vice intended to foster war, this
makeshift is one.
Some people have the effrontery
to compare this thing to our own
constitution. AS Mark Twain said,
such an argument is unreasonable.
1t took a mighty war to settle some
of the disputed points in our con-
stitution. Consider what may be
expected when this Frankenstein
gets to work.
How can we expect any paper pact,
by so many diverse races and ma
tons, to protect the rights of the
people. when our own fundamental
law has been so shamefully f1outed
nv those in authority in recent
years,
Why will the democratic senators
bow unquestioningl to the party
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-24
AROUND THE WORLD.

The coolest inhabited land on the
globe is the northeastern part OF
Siberia. In the town of Verkhoyansk
the mean temperature in January is
80 degrees below centigrade, but
very often there are frosts of much
greater severity.
have become almost paralyzed as a
metropolis of Argentine and one of
the most beautiful capitals in the
world. The city is situated on the
right bank Of the estuary of the La
Plata. The river at that point is SO
wide that it is impossible with the
naked eyer to distinguish the oppo-
site bank, and it is so shallow that
ships drawing S or 16 feet of water
must anchor considerable distance
below the city.
Elaborate celebrations are now be-
ing held in Denmark in honor of the
Tooth anniversary of the adoption
of the Danish flag, the oldest ma
tional flag now in existence. 1t was
in the year 1918 that King Waldo
mar, when leading the Danes to bat
tie against the Livonians, SAVIOR
thought he saw-a bright light in
the form of a cross in the sky. He
held this appearance to be a promise
of Divine aid and pressed forward
to victory From this time he had
the cross placed on the flag Of his
country and called it the Dannebrog
the strength of Denmark"
Weimar, where the German ma
tional assembly received the peace
treaty, has been called the Athens
of Germany, because of its long and
intimate association with German
arts and letters. At one time or
another it has been the home Of
many famous poets, dramatists, ar
fists, composers and musicians.
Goethe, the foremost Of German
poets, resided there, as did Schiller,
whose names and works are world
famous. 1t is typical "old world"
city, which has changed little in
outward appearance since the 18th
century.
Reports from the far east indicate
that Korea is once again a smoulA
dering bed of revolution. Frequent
eruptions are eported-abortive at
tempts to throw off the yoke of
Japan. Hatred of Japan is wide
spread and intense among the Kor-
cans; they regard themselves as
having been betrayed into the
hands of Japan by the powers; and
now, their case being hopeless and
conditions intolerable, it is easier,
they say, to die in protest than in
submission. Uprisings and con-
spiracies are said to be the order
Of the day, and even Japan itself
feels that some radical departure
from present methods must soon be
taken if a successful and prosperous
development Of Korea is to be as
sured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-24
SIGNIFICANT UNITY

Whether his candidacy strikes folks with
favor or disfavor, the unity of California repub-
cans In presenting Senator Hiram Johnson for
the presidential nomination has a significance
which should not be overlooked. The an
noucement made for him assures US that among
his sponsors are those who have differed with
him in the past and others who have different
views on some issues now, "but all united in
his support as they have never in the memory
of this generation been united anything
else"
Coming from California, which has been
hot-bed of republican feuds for so long, from
the state whose factionalism has been charged
with the loss of the republican standard bearer
the last election, we are inclined to agree that
there is more than a local and accidental sig
nihcance in this unity in difference. If Cali
fornia republicans can overlook past quarrels,
sink personal antagonisms, join forces for what
they agree upon and hold in allegiance what they
disagree upon, nationwide republican unity for
the coming presidential contest may confidently
be looked for. There is special force there
for in this declaration as it comes from Cali
fornia republicans:
1T is but an example of what must happen
on nationwide scale if the republican party
is to resume dominant place in American
affairs There must be bringing together of
those who have differed on many things and
still differ on some. For that is the actual
state of American politics and the republican
party gain nothing by ignoring it or
merely arguing that it ought not to be. 1t
must face it as it is and the vital asset in
meeting the situation is personal leadership
around which all elements can unite"
While it will not as yet be conceded Cali
fornia has the only candidate who person6es
this needed leadership, for numerous others will
endeavor to qualify, the truth of the assertion
will not be gainsaid. Following the lead of
Californit, the complete merger of previously
discordant rpublican elements in other faction
torn states should be we'll achieved by the time
the contest opens next year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-24
Soldiers Keep Your Insurance

! War put the government into life insurance
It rightly assumed the war risk to which its
soldiers exposed themselves in defense of the
country. Two million soldiers are returning
from France. More than 90 per cent Of them
carry government war life Insurance. the aver
age policy being about $4,000, and the aggregate
Sl80O0000000 Unless they take some further
action this insurance will lapse automatically.
The country's obligation to these men does not
lapse when they receive their discharges. They
offered all in its defense. The account 10 not
settled when the last pay voucher is signed This
government life insurance is now in force. The
equipment for continuing it is in working order.
The government ought to continue it. and will.
Any returning soldier can have, for life govern
ment life insurance at cost
1t is rare opportunity for them. No SOL
der can any more afford to throw it away than
he could afford to walk over a l0-dollar bill
that he might have by simply picking it up.
ss Nearly all these soldiers are young men in
prime condition-mainly unmarried. They are
of the age and condition when life insurance
can be bought cheapest but when commonly it
is not bought at all because man feels no
immediate need of it., In the normal course
Of life he will presently feel the need of it. 1t
will cost him more then, and if he has let this
opportunity to get government insurance on
strict cost basis 60 by it will be gone for good
So far the soldiers have been buying their
life insurance from the government on year
to-ye.- basis. which is inpractcable when they
are oN the government pay roll and scattered in
civil occupations A longtime contract is the
adv::.t.e one now. Such contract involves
higher payments in the earlier years. Through
the War department and various other agencies
the government is prepared to explain the tech
ncal points and to offer various kinds of
policies from which an individual may select
the one best suited to his needs.
The important point is that soldiers now
have the opportunity Of getting life insurance
backed by the government at actual cost. 1t
is an opportunity that no soldier can afford to
neglect Such policy is mighty good asset
to begin any career with. Every soldier ought
to look up this chance. 49,.
We do not believe in government life insur-
ance as general proposition. This does not
imply government life insurance as a general
proposition. The country owes a peculiar obi
cation to these men. In proper discharge of
that obligation it insured their lives for the war
period. The insurance is in force; the machin-
cry for continuing it is there. Now that the
soldiers have won victory the government
should not simply cancel the special relation
ship that the war set up.-Saturday Evening
ree4A 4 E..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-06-24
Questions.

Why are the ostensible leaders of organized
labor in Omaha trying at this particular time to
prevail upon the rank and file to precipitate
general strike in all lines of industry here?
Are they advocating general walk-out as
measure of sympathy and help to the striking
team and truck drivers, or is their action
prompted by some other reason?
Omaha was afflicted with street car mems
strike last year-why no move for sympathy
strike for the street car men then?
The boilermakers have been on strike for
several months-why no sympathy manifesto
ton for the boilermakers?
The painters went on strike few weeks
ago-why no sympathy for the painters?
The taiors are on strike right now-are
the tailors not entitled to sympathy?
The telegraph operators are likewise on
strike, but has anyone heard talk Of a sympathy
strike for them?
Is any one union, each time is decides to go
on strike, and in fact to vote all the unions
to strike regardless of their controct obliga-
tons.
In big city like Omaha, with its great
variety of specialized labor a strike in this
craft or that is bound to occur from time to
time. Are we to have sympathy strikes urged
for each craft or only for the team and truck
drivers?
Can the workers belonging to the different
unions answer these questions with satisfaction
to themselves?