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Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
YUMANS PREPARE
PILGRIMAGE HERE

Concernin~ the comino pilgrimage
of members of the Commercial Club of
that citv to the valley as the ~uests
of the Associated Chambers of Com
merce, the Yuma Sun of yesterday
says:
Next Monday Imperial Vallev will
entertain a number of Yuma and Yu-
ma Valley people who will 90 over
into the Imperial valley Sunda~ and
Monday for a GREAT get together"
meeting.
The scheduled trip of the Yuma peo-
pie to the Imperial Valley is the out
come of the trip made by Imperial
valley farmers to look over the Yuma
project, Yuma and the Yuma valley,
some time ago The visiting back and
forth of the people of the communities
IS for the express purpose of bringing
together people engaged in exactly
the same line of business-irrigated
tarming-and to bring about a better
understanding between the two COM
munities so that they can work to-
gether in the future instead of coun-
ter-croSSlWeS.
Imperial Valley farmers were sur
prised when they visited Yuma few
weeks back, and it is probable that
the Yuma delegation will be surprised
when they go to Imperial valley next
week.
The people who intend to accept
the invitation of the Imperial vallev
people are requested to hand in their
names to Secretary Alexander of the
Commercial Club, for some idea of the
number of people who desire to go in
to the valley must be obtained before
Saturday night.
The Imperial valley has put itself
out" to show the Yuma delegation a
good time. Automobile rides, speech
making and banqueting has been pro-
vided for, and the Imperial valley is
going to try to show Yuma that she
can entertain as we'll as she can raise
"Roclly Fords."
There will be banquet Monday
eVenin~ at the Barabara Worth hotel
TOR men and women, so in the event
any members of the Yuma delegation
are ACCOMPANIED r their wives they
will be in on the merry makino. Be
cause of the banquet it will be nee
essary for the Yuma delegation To
spend Monday night at FL Centre.
They will return Tuesday.
The people from Yuma who go over
to the meeting will either have to
leave here SUNDAY afternoon on the
international or Monday morning on
the Californian, leaving here at 2:20
a. m, arriving in FL Centre i'm time
! for breakfast Some of the delegates
from Yuma will probably motor to
the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
Open Mumflers
Bother Judge

81 would like those present and the
newspaper representatives. to take
ccgniZance of the fact that this court
has twice been compelled this morn
ing to adjourn its work because of
the great noise of machines passing
by the court house with the mufflers
running wide open in violation of
the law"
This sharp criticism of violators of
the city ordinance which prohibits
open mufflers within the city limits
was voiced by Justice Isaac Mayfield
this morning when the roar of pass
ing machines interrupted sessions of
his court.
The judge stated he understood
there was much criticism of the sher-
ifs office and the police force be-
cause of their attempts to enforce
the motor laws, but declared his sup
port of the officers in opposition to
tie fragrant violator
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
P|TTSBURG PAPER
BOOSTS VALLEY

A little boost of Imperial valley
cantaloupes appears in the Pittsburgh
Post on June 1lth. 1t would appear
from the following excerpt that Flori-
da melons are not in demand, while
the valley output is still going strong;
Imperial valley muskmelons are
slowly working lower and, while they
may go to a still lower basis, dealers
think they will not sell as low as
former seasons. The melons show
quality and are worked off quickly
Florida muskmelons are on the same
cid cross between cucumber and a
sweet pumpkin, and on investigation
not either. 1t is difficult to move
them even at pronounced concessions.
The melons are sold chiefly to ped
dlers, who sell them to blind women
for California Goods. Watermelons
show improved quality and are now
moving out promptly"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
vARNEY STORE
GRANTS STAFF
MONDAYS FOR
NEW HOLIDAY
VI G rcantile Establishments
Throughout Valley To Be
Closed Monday of Each
Week for Summer.

A hot weather departure which will
be received by the firms many en-
ployes with thanks and gratitude and
which will earn the appreciation of
the general public was announced to-
day by Varney Bros.
Beginning with the week of July
IA, every one of the five stores main
tanned by the big mercantile COM
pany in the Valley will be closed Mon
day of each week, the rule holding un-
til September Is.
Through this arrangement the en-
ployes of the company and their fam
lilies will be enabled to make trips to
he coast or the mountains during
the weekend for a genuine rest or
recreation.
The arrangement, it is believed, will
be most satisfactory to the buying
public and at the same time meet
the purpose intended The .Varney
stores will all remain open until 8
O'Clock each Saturday night and then
will be closed until Tuesday morn
ing.
In announcing this humane and pro-
gressive policy the company officials
said:
Feeling that in closing Monday all
day we can accommodate more of our
customers and at the same time give
our employees a real vacation each
week during the hot months, we ask
the co-operation of our customers to
do their trading Tuesday instead of
Monday.
The store will remain open till 8
O'Clock Saturdays for those wishing
supplies for Monday, when we are
closed"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(By Associated Press)

Paris, June 26.-ln a note charac-
terizing the scuttling of the German
fleet at Scapa Flow and the burning
of French flags which Germany was
to restore, as "signal acts of bad
faith" the Allies notified Germany
that ''when the investigation are
completed into all the circumstances
they will exact the necessary repair
alton" The note added:
at is evident that repetitions of acts
like those above mentioned will have
a very unfortunate effect upon the
future operation of the treaty which
Germany is about to sign"
The note asserted that the acts
were a deliberate violation of the ar
mistce and breach in advance OF
the conditions of peace.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
INSTALL STEAM SHOVEL.

Work on the installation Of the big
new Marion steam shovel floating
dredges of the Southside Wate Com
pany has been completed.
II. V. Tucker of San Francisco, the
expert in cha""e of the work. left
with his wife fer his home city. Thev
are driving to the coast BY way of
San Diego.
The new dredge is one of the most
modern pieces of machinery of its
kind known to engineering practice
and it is calculated that its purchase
and use will mean substantial saw
ing to the members of the company,
because of its economy of operation
and the fact that by it's use much
time is saved, as well as eliminating
the necessity for employing so many
men, and other considerable outlay
in the course of repair and mainte-
nance work
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
RAISE $500 FOR
WOMEN'S DEPT,

Succumbing to the verbal assaults
If an earnest and determined commit
tee of women, the Board of Super
visors late yesterday adopted a reso-
luton levying a tax to raise $500
for paying the expenses of home
demonstration agent for the Farm
Bureau.
Although Miss Nj. Ruth Dickey,
who occupied this post during the
war, has resigned, the ladies have the
assurance that demonstrator for the
county will be named by the state
agricultural college
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
PACIFIC FLEET
ARRIVES IN JULY

Washington, June 26.-The recent
ly-created Pacific fleet, now being or
ganized from vessels heretofore form
ing part of the Atlantic forces, will
sail from Hampton Roads for the
west coast between July Is and 20,
Secretary Daniels announced today.
Mr.. Daniels probably will be pas
senger on one of the warsnlps.
The super-dreadnaught New. Mex
leo will fly Admiral Hugh Rodman's
flag as flagship of the Pacific fleet
and the Pennsylvania will remain the
flagship of the Atlantic fleet. This
composition of the two fleets. Sec
retary Daniels announced, will be
made public within few days.
The fleet upon reaching the west
ern coast will visit San Diego, Los
Angeles, San Francisco and probab-
ly will make the last stop at Puget
to make the trip, will visit the Pa
cific Coast naval yards and estab-
lishments with view to making rec
concentrations to Congress next De
cember for necessary chances.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
RO, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE e. 1919
SPANKING FOR
MELON THIEVES
COURT DECREE

Although it was an unofficial
but satisfactory court that he in
stituted. ''Dad" Robinson, a VAL
ley pioneer, was being cOngratu-
lated today by legally elected jur-
lists for the SOlOmGnic wisdom he
displayed IN the trial of case
the other day.
1t all grew out of the heredi-
tary penchant of dark-skinned
youngsters for red, r;ne and
juicy watermelOns. -Four of
them, all in knee pants, invaded
the patch of RObinson's Imperial
ranch, but were caught by the
owner after they had disposed of
melon apiece and had destroyed
some of the vines.
Dad came to El CentrO to
make complaint to the prOba-
ton officer, but that official was
absent on business in some other
part of the county. SO the COM
plainant took the law into his own
hands.
He called the miscreants and
their parents together, admitted
that he. as a boy. might have
been so bold as to steal some wa
termel0ns, but decried the maIic-
iOus destruction of the vines.
He then decreed that the sum
of So be paid for each of the
melons cOnsumed-iudging that
to be the value of the plant-and
as punishment specified that the
little black levels be spanked
each Sunday morning.
All left the hearing seemingly
satisfied, even the defendants.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
Chief Resigns
Job July 5th

In the face of the protests of four
members Of the board Of trustees,
City Marshal c. C. Toney and Depu-
ties F. T. Cleveland and J. 7. Hill last
night presented their designations be-
cause of the fight Mayor Watkins
has been waging on the personnel of
the police department..
At the insistence of the council, the
officers withdrew their resionations
with the understanding that the city
be allowed until July Is to name their
successors.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June 26.-Confidential
reports that the former German crown
prince and probably the former en-
percr will attempt to re-enter Ger
many after the signing of the peace
treaty have been received by govern
ment officials recently.
This became known following the
receipt of an Associated Press dis
patch saying the crown prince had
escaped.
international law authorities are
OF The opinion that Holland may be
held accountable by the Associated
Powers for his escape.
1t was assumed that the crown
prince must either have had encour-
agement from Germany to believe
that the government would refuse to
surrender him to the Associated Pow
crs for trial under the terms of the
treaty he be included in the prescribed
last, or that a coup CONTEMPLATED in
volving the conservative element and
officers of the army, who are strongly
opposed to signing.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
ALLIES WILL PUNISH
SCUTTLERS Of FLEET

France asked in Asia and Africa,
while those powers have not acknowl
edged the claims of Italy, Foreign
Minister Tittoni declared today in an
address to the Senate.
He said that if this situation should
continue, England and France would
be at neace and free to demobilize
and heal their wounds, while it would
be impossible for Italy to do this be-
cause of her enormous sacrifice in
blood and wealth.
He called for full and uncondition-
al support for the new government
by parliament and country regardless
of party.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
Red X Rooms
To Be Closed

The Red Cross will close its work
rooms in Ell Centre, July /. In the
fall headquarters will again be es-
tablished at the Barbara Worth ho-
tel, Manager Richmond having ten
dered a room for this purpose to the
board of directors. A. H. Griswold,
chairman of production, expects to
dispose Of all matters IN connection
with the workrooms at once, and re-
quests that anyone having pronerty
of any kind at headquarters call at
once and claim it. There are two or
three sewing machines which have as
yet been unclaimed. Please call un
the secretary and give your address if
you wish your machine delivered at
your home.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(Bv Associated pressJ

New York, June 26.-The United
States Circuit Court of Appeals has
handed down an opinion modifying the
injunction recently granted the brew
ers and permitting prosecution of al
legged viOlators of the wartime prohi-
bition act.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(By Associated Press)

Copenhagen, June 2G.-Three pres
idents Of eastern provinces Of Prus-
sia have issued a proclamation eX-
pressing deepest grief at the uncon-
ditional acceptance of the peace
terms The proclamation added:
"The people must not, under the
ment from fulfilling its word to the
enemy The proclamation said:
Regard for our compatriots who
wculd have to bear the consequences
of such action makes it our hard du-
ty to refrain from fighting for our
right of self-determination and hon
on and bow to the decision which
has been taken
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
HOUSE VOTES ON
PROHI. MATTER
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June 26.-The House
Judiciary committee today voted to
split the prohibition measure distinct
from others which relate to constitu-
tional prohibition and the manufac-
ture of industrial alcohol.
Members explained that this plan
would prevent confusion if the pres
ident should proclaim demobilization
completed, which would end wartime
prohibition.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(By Associated Press)

Paris, June 26.-The German Peace
delegation has been informed in a
note from Premier Clemenceau that
the German government will be held
strictly responsible for upofficial sup
port of any movement AGAINST Po-
lsh authority in territory given Po-
land in Posen and in East and West
Prussia
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
COAST SOLDIERS
TO Be TREATED
At MARINE BASE
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June 26.-The surgeon
general today announced that the San
Francisco Marine Hospital had been
designated for the treatment of Ari-
zona, Nevada and California dis
charged soldiers. sailors and marines
who are beneficiaries OF the War Risk
Insurance act.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(By Associated Press)

London, June 26.-Amsterdam ad-
vices saw that disorders are increas-
ing in Berlin.
Many of the streets are barrcaded
and there have been serious engage
ments between govrnment troops and
mobs.
Advics quote Berlin newspapers as
saying that the Industrial councils
have assumed full political and mill
tary power in Hamburg.
The dispatch said that military cir
cles in Berlin asserted that a counter
revolution would begin as soon as
a communist revolt is started.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26

c. w. Collins is spending few days
in Los Angeles attending the banquet
given at the Alexandria Hotel in hon
or of the eight members of the Ma
ttional Democratic committee who are
touring the coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
CONGRESS ASKED
TO STOP FIGHT
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June 26.--Representa-
tive Randall of California today in
troduced resolution asking the gov
ernor of Ohio to prevent the threat
ened desecration of the nations birth
day" by prize fight between Willard
and Dempsey on July 4th.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
WIRE STRIKE TO
SPREAD TO NORTH
(ByAssociated Press)

San Francisco, June 26.-Union Of
ficials said they expected Washing
ton and Oregon locals to i"in the
strike of telephone workers in Cali
fornia and Nevada.
Union officials announced that they
would submit the telephone companv
compromise offer to a referendum of
the unions involved, despite opposi-
tion of representatives of the unions
on the general strike committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June 26.-Postmaster
General Burleson today told a COM
mittee Of the American Federation
of Labor he would not direct tele-
graph companies to re-emplOy per-
sons who went on strike as he consid-
cred that they left their work in vio-
lation of the rules which the Gov
ernment Wire Control and the War
Labor Boards had promulgated.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26

ported its inability to reach a
verdict in the case of William II.
Lonestar Diez, an athlete. on
charges of false registration for
the draft and Justification of his
questionnaire.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
FETE Of
FRENCH IS SET
FOR BAST|LE DAY
(By Associated Press)

Paris, June 26.-The French gov
ernment has decided that the official
victory celebration by France will be
on July IS, Bastile day, the princi-
pal French holiday.
1t is also the anniversary of the
beginning by the Germans last year
cf their last drive toward Paris,
which ended so disastrously for them.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(By Associated Press)

Sacramento, June 26.-The tele-
phone workers of Sacramento have
voted unanimously to stand by their
original demands and to refuse the
company's counter propositions, the
strike committee today announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(By Associated PresS)

Berlin, June 26.-General Groener,
who succeeded Ven Hindenburg as
German chief Of staff, has rendered
his resignation to President Ebert,
but has agreed to remain until the
situation in the eastern province sahs
become stabilized.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(By Associated Press)

ST. Louis, June 26.-The telephone
operators and electric workers en-
ployed by the two big companies here
walked out at noon today
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
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Escapeof the Crown Prince
From Holland Is Thought
to ForesE1adoW Monarchi-
cal Move.
(Bv Associated Press

Paris, June 26-News Of the for
mer crown princes escape has stirred
Peace Conference circles.
1t is not felt that he is figure
around which the reactionaries and
monarchists would Gather enthusiasts
tically, nevertheless the event is re-
garded as Of considerable significance
In view Of other German recalcitrancy.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26

District Attorney +. r. Simon was
in Brawley this afternoon making an
appearance in the Nikka Singh ease.
The defendant is charged with forg-
ing checks.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(BY Associated Pressl

Fresno, June Telephone Off
cials today announced that subscribers
would not be charged for service du-
ring the strike.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
PASADENA MAN
CONTEST WINNER.

(By Assoclated FrcSs7
Pershing Stadium, France-
c.. w. Paddock of Pasadena today
won first place in the 100-meter
final in the Inter Allied gamese.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
NEGRO CONFESSES
TO ASSAULT.

Ellisville, Miis.-John Hart
field, negro, today confessed
that he was the assailant of a
young white woman and was
lynched by a mob.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(ByAssociated Press)

Rome, June 26.-The position OF
Italy is less favorable now than at
the beginning of the Peace Confer
ence because the Italian delegation
has approved all that England and
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(RV Associated press)

Paris, June 26.-The armistice en-
tered into several days ago by the
Poles and Ukranans has been broken
by the advance of Ukranian forces,
according to information received
here.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26

Deputy District Attornev Dorsey
Whitelaw is in Yuma today attending
to some legal business.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26

Mrs. M. H. Morris Of the district
attorneys office has just received her
commission as notary public.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
JURY DISAGREES
IN Draft CASE.

Iby HSSUCIdCeu IessJ
Spokane-The jury in the
United States District court was
today discharged after it had re-
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(By Associated Press)

Paris, June 26.-Efforts are being
made to arrange for the signing of
the treaty at 3 o'clock Saturday aft
ernoOn.
The Council of Three are apparent
ly satisfied with the semi-official as
suranccs that the Germans will be on
hand.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-26
(ByAssociated Press)

Berlin, June 2G.-Foreign Minister
Dueller and Colonial Minister Bell
have been selected as the German en-
voys to sion the peace treaty.
They will leave Berlin Friday.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-20
c. A. R. MEMORIAL
SERVICES SUNDAY
CIVIL WAR VETERANS AND w. r..
c. WILL ATTEND DIVINE WOR-
SHIP AT CHRIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.

Members of the G. A. r. and w. X.
c. will hold their memorial day church
services on Sunday morning, May %,
at Christ Episcopal Church. A special
morning prayer service will be held at
1890 O'Clock, and the pastor. Rev. c.
w Farrar, will preach special ser
mon
A prominent veteran of the civil
war in speaking of the memorial day
services this year said: The memo
rial services this year should have a
double significance The sacrifice our
reverend fathers made 10 establish
this republic, the noble responce that
was made by the civil war veterans
to preserve it, and the loyalty that
was manifested by our brothers, sons
and loved ones in responding to Pres.
ident Wilson's call for its preservation
should mark well its especial sig
niticance.
Our noble dead should march with
us in beloved memory in the long col
umns TO perpetuate the glorious
achievement OF our victorious armies" ."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-20
THREAT TO KILL
IN DIVORCE CATEGORY
FILED BY WOMAN

The category of divorce grounds
with only one or two exceptions, were
presented the Circuit Court as -rea-
sons why she should be granted a
legal separation from her husband by
Mrs Elenora Taylor of Marseilles in
a bill filed here late yesterday.
Charles \. Taylor, named defendant
in the proceedings, is accused by the
complainant of drunkenness. threats
to kill, cruelty and promises TO de-
stroy his wifes children,
The bill sets forth that Taylor, when
he went on one of his rampages, was
placed under arrest, but soon after his
release again began hurting threats at
Mrs. Taylor and her children.
Mrs. TAYLOR was the widow of Frank
Cabble when she married Taylor. She
had four children by Cable. one of
whom, Jesse. is now making his home
with her No mention is made of chill
dren by the second marriage.
The couple were married in Ottawa
April s, 1916, and separated. the wife
says. when she could no longer run
the risk of living with Taylor. fearing
he would place some of threats into
execution.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-20
ASK ARMY OFFICERS
TO ADDRESS B. P. 0. {.
AT ANNUAL BANQUET

The return of the Elks annual ban
quet, feature OF prewar days. has
been announce by Exalted Ruler
Roger Hostetler As in years gone
by, the event will take place Oh the
night of May % Since America en-
tered the big European fracas, how
ever. no attempt was made to give the
big fete, because so many of the lodge
members We're doing their bit, either
over there or over here.
An excellent program Of speakers is
being prepared Captain Roswell Pet
tit, Lieutenant Glenn Weese and 9th
ers will be asked to take part on the
program, while one or two civilians
are to be approached with requests
for toasts.
1t is expected Lieutenant Weese,
who lands Thursday with the l29th
Infantry, will be at Camp Grant before
Memorial day, and if possible he will
be prevailed upon to secure a short
leave of absenCe-long enough to per
nit his coming to Ottawa and taking
part in the banquet before being mus
tered out.
A four or five course dinner will be
served under the direction of Steward
Cage, in charge Of the Elks' dining
room and larder.