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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-18
Peter Hagen of Blaine is in the city
paving taxes today.

Peter Hagen of Blaine is in the city
paying taxes today.
The regular Legion dance will be
held Friday night after the mass
meeting. Mann Bros. Orchestra. 70-1
Mr.. and Mrs. Worth Rogers from
east of Moscow were in the city yes
terday with a fine load of Christ
mas trees.
Order your Xmas and New Years
greeting cards now. Nice line of
samples to select from at this office. If
M. L. Romig is home from Genesee
where he has been doing cement work
for several months.
Country style sausage, made from
all pork. Special seasoning. It's
fine. Try it. 35 cents per pound. In
land Market. Phone 124. 70-71
C. S. Bennett of Pennington was
in Moscow Wednesday on business.
High school rings and brooches.
New line at Kelly's. 69tf
Thos. O'Connell of Lewiston was a
here yesterday.
Bulg archoves, also cut and spiced
Herring. Inland Market. Phone 124.
70-71
Mrs. John Bother of Potlatch was
a visitor in the city yesterday.
Taxes in Latah county become de-
.inquent, Monday, December %. 69-2
Frank 0. Swanson and Gabriel
Anderson of Troy were in Moscow
yesterday.
A black-hearted group from New
.ork's Chinatown-where men smile
put little, and women only laugh. 70
Mrs. G.. T. Hall and children of
10, Idaho, who has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. S. S. Kimberling, left
,odaY for their home.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-12-18
To Mail Christmas Packages.

The south window in the post office
has been opened today for the mail
ing of Christmas parcels. Outgoing
parcels can be mailed at this window
and no place else in the post office,
during the rush. No mail will be
delivered from this window. During
the holiday rush a clerk will be sta
toned at this window to handle out
going parcels, only.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1919-02-08

tial from the point of view of democracy
Is it not quite as essential from the point
of view of Christianity? Enlightened
Christian forces should join with democracy
to transform the present order and abolish
the sectarian system.
Sectarianism would not be abolished with
the merging of all Christian sects into one
That might only aggravate it's evils. A
strong sect can do more mischief than a
weak one. What democracy needs to COM
plete its programme, and what Christianity
needs for it's emancipation, is the abolition
of the whole sect programme and the eradi-
cation Of the sectarian principle and spirit.
Hierarchies which are pleased to call them
selves Christian have no more rights in the
common religious institutions of democratic
society than have other groups pleased to
assume other labels. Christianity does not
gain, but it inevitably loses by claims of
monopoly in it's favor. The time must come
when those who advance such claims will be
identified as the foes and not the friends of
true Christianity Christianity can be itself
only as it wins acceptance on tbs spiritual
merits. AS soon as presumptuous friends
attempt to install it in social institutions
monopolized in it's interest it loses spiritual
merit
From all quarters rises the lament of the
unfathfulness of the Christian Church to
it's trust. And the remedies are almost as
various and numerous as the compliments.
If all should come to realize that an official
Christian Church by it's very nature must
be un-C hristian, it would vastly accelerate
the religious reconstruction which is in any
case inevitable No one who believes in es
sential Christianity should resist the process
of bringing our religious institutions under
community control The hands of professed
Christians should reach farthest and move
quickest in stripping off sect labels. Nothing
else could so effectually vindicate essential
Christianity, and no other programme would
furnish so free an opportunity for Christian
ity to accomplish it's wholesome mission in
human life.
Even with Adviser Oozaoola at his side
Gov. Lister has been as silent as a clam on
the strike situation. The public is anxiousy
waiting to hear some words Of advice from
His Excellency Advisory Governor Oozaoola
or from Gov. Lister himself. The politicians
have their ear to the ground to catch the
first sound from the seat of wisdom.
Col. Roscoe Simmons is now in France
and is preparing series of articles for
publication. He is versatile writer.
Franklin K. Lane, secretary OF the in
terror, recently spoke to the students OF
Hampton Institute on Founders Day and
paid a glowing tribute to General Samuel
Chapman Armstrong and his work.
Captain Daniel Smith, First Lieutenant
Horace Robert Crawford and First Lieu
tenatn Robert E. John Of the u. S. A have
been condemned to be shot for misbehavlor
before the enemy
Edgar Caldwell, recent oversee soldier,
has been found guilty of murder and SEN
fenced to be hanged. In street car row IN
Admission, Alabama, he killed street car
conductor.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04

menace to this country, ought to be-
long to the United States, and that
steps should be taken to purchase the
same from Mexico.
"However, even though all this Mex
lean territory were to be purchased
by the United States, it would still be
necessary to build the canal proposed,
if the great Coachella valley is to be
given water.
"If it is impracticable to obtain the
Mexican lands through purchase, then
the United States should arrange by
treaty with Mexico that the United
States and officials and citizens of the
United States should have the right
without the payment of duty, to en-
ter Mexico for the purpose of main
tanning the levees along the Colora-
do river"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
'CH. OF COMMERCE
is TO MAINTAIN
PRODUCTS EXHIBIT

An exhibit of Imperial Valley pro-
ducts is hereafter to be feature of
the activities of the Ell Centro Cham
ber of Commerce. Secretary Letting
we'll was instructed at a meeting of
the chamber, last night, to expedite
the necessary arrangements.
The following resolution, endorsing
the Imperial Valley Booster was pass
ed:
Whereas, We believe that the pub
lication known as the Imperial Val
ley Booster is doing considerable good
in advertising the valley as a whole,
and
Whereas, Copies of this publication
are being circulated throughout south
ern California by the various business
houses on the coast, the Automobile
Club of Southern California, the San
Diego Chamber of Commerce and by
individuals on the coast; therefore
Be 1t Resolved, That we do en-
dorse the said publication and recon-
mend that the advertising pages of
this publication receive careful con-
sideration of the business houses,
banking institutions and mercantile
establishments of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
] 4 (?l)M B A
DANCE: |: HALL. |.
DESTROYED
BY LANES

The dance hall at Jacumba Springs
was burned to the ground early Tues
morning.
An occupant of a nearby cottage
gave the alarm at about 1 a. m.
and the entire population was soon on
the ground, augmented by.a number of
automobile parties on the way to and
from the coast.
The cottagers came down with buck
cts in hand and formed into lines of
fire fighters from the springs to the
burning building. Their efforts saved
adjacent buildings but the fire was too
far advanced in the dance hall to be Of
any avail.
Origin of the fire is unknown but
the belief is prevalent that it was in
cendiary.
Sunday night some dancers on the
floor behaved in an unseemingly way
and they were ordered off of the floor
and there was good deal Of loud talk
as result.
Monday, Manager Mccall, who is
said to have an option on it, boraded
up the dance hall having decided to
close it for the season and few hours
afterward the hall was in flames.
The hall had first class hardwood
floor and the loss is probably not less
than $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
SENATE PASSES
LAND LEASING BILL
(Bv Associated Press

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON. Sept. 4.-The
Public Land Leasing bill is ready
to be sent to the House today. The
Senate passed it last night after
incorporating two amendments by
Harris. One would compel con-
stituent companies of Standard
Oil to sell their products in all
parts of the country at the same
price. The other would, harris
said, compel constituent compan-
les of the Standard to become in
dependent in ownership in fact as
well as in name. The bill places
leasing of public lands under Sec
retary of the Interior and pro-
vides a royalty of twelve and one
half to twenty-five per cent on oil
lands, and five to twenty percent
on COW lands.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
Ell Centro National
Quadruples Its
Capital & Surplus

AS result of telegraphic permis-
sion which was received this morning
from the Treasury Department at
Washington the Ell Centre National
bank increased it's capital and sur
plus to the sum of $12O,OOO, the former
capital and surplus being $4,000.
President F. B. Fulled made the an
nouncement this afternoon.
In order to increase the capital and
surplus it was necessary to secure per-
mission from Washington and these
matters hae been pending for some
time.
The new financial status of the bank
will give it several privileges which it
has not enjoyed heretofore. For in
stance, the loaning power of the bank
to one individual is now increased to
$4,000. The firm condition of the bank
is shown by the statement that un-
divided profits have reached the figure
of $4,000.
The increase in the capital has re-
suited in increasing the number of
stockholders, a dozen being added
placing that institution on an even
firmer basis than it has been.
The many friends of the bank will be
pleased to learn of the addition to the
working capital and consequent bene-
fits evoling from it.
The bank is now paying annual div
idends og ten per cent.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
AIR TRIP OVER
BAJA CALIFORNIA
IS TOLD IN LOG

The following is an interesting ac-
count Of the movements of the U. S.
airpIane No. 1888 preceding it's wreck
near San Felipe, taken from the log of
Mechanism Bojourques of Calexico:
Lieutenant Randolph and myself
arose at Rockwell Field at 2:10 p. m.
on Sunday, the oath. We flew along
the coast at an altitude of 800 feet,
necessary on account of the fog. We
came down at Sausoo, Baja California
at 1920, to obtain information. Ten
minutes later we arose, flew to Ense-
NADIA and on to Ojos Negros, the Cir
Gle Bar ranch. We landed at Ais and
remained over night. Mr.. McKinnon
and his cook were our hosts, and treat
ed us fine. The flying time between
Rockwell Field and Ojos Negros was
one hour and 45 minutes.
Monday morning we flew south to-
ward Vale Trinidad, over Escalaria
ranch and between Alama, Baja Cali
fornia, mining town, and Rancho
Viejo, landing at the Newton ranch
at 1O:3O a. m., we reached on this
flight an altitude of 5000 feet. Taking
gas at the ranch, we went into the air
again, passed through a storm, an
every day occurrence in that locality
went out through a gap in the noun
talns and across the desert 80 miles.
We landed at Vale Trinidad at 5:45,
dropping down from an altitude of
5000 feet, spent the night there and
waited for the army trucks from
Rockwell Field to come with supplies
Of food, gas, oil and so forth.
"The truck arrived on August &c at
l o'clock. We waited until the next
day and then flew southeast across
the desert, later due eat to the Gulf
of California. Circling around, we
sailed north along the gulf and back,
landing at San Felipe at 9:15, from a
height of 1000 feet. Taking on ex-
ira supplies Of gas and oil we sailed
at noon for Vale Trinidad. Twenty
miles west of San Felipe the motor
died, and we glided at a height of
about 1000 feet for couple of miles
land on the desert, the lower wings
Of the plane were damaged, and minor
injuries sustained. We walked back
to San Felipe, arriing at 7:15.
1--WE spent Thursday, the 2sth with
the two men comprising the Mexican
outpost, some Mexican customs Off
,ials and half dozen fishermen. They
gave us food and lodging, and were
'ery kind and courteous. This outpost,
we learned, is maintained by Gov.
Cantu to prevent travellers from be-
coming lost on the desert and dying
rom hunger and thirst. Having time
IN our hands and nothing to do, we as
sisted in the fishing, and drew in the
lets with about 100 pounds of half a
iozen varieties of fish. Oysters, clans
md turtles supplemented the fish
found and there are plenty of moose
n the mountains. We had some time
or exploration of hot water springs,
sulphur springs and other interesting
seatures."
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
100000 LBS.
MEAT ON j. s.
BARGAIN TABLE
(Bv Associated Press)


WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-Five mil
lion pounds of frozen meats, now in
cold storage in New York and Chica-
go, is offered by the War Department
to municipalities for resale. The Of
fer will remain in effect until Sep
tember 25.
The meats in storage include 1885,
600 pounds of frozen poultry at New
York and more than 1000, ,QSADRunds
in the Chicago zone. This viii be sold
at 32 cents per pound. Large quanti-
ties of frozen mutton and pork shoul-
ders and loins also will be offered for
sale at from 16 to 27 cents. Since
thse products can only be transported
in refrigerator cars, no order for less
than carload lot will be accepted.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
BUCKEYES
THR0NG To
GREET THE
PRESIDENT
(ByAssociated Press)


! COLUMBUS, o., Sept. 4.-The
president made his first speech in his
10000 mile tour of the country here
today.
In final conference with Seuator
Hitchcock of Nebraska before he left
Washington, the resident expressed
confidence that the treaty would fl
nally be ratified without amendment
or obstructive" reservations. The
senator, in turn, said he was positive
that all amendments to the treaty
would be defeated.
The president in his address here de-
clared his purpose was to ''go out and.
report to my fellow countrymen. The
only people | owe a report to are you
and the other citizens of the United
States"
He said it seemed increasingly nec-
essary" that he make report because
he read many speeches about the
treaty and was unable to gather much
from them of what the treaty contain
ed.
Cheers frequently interrupted his
declarations. He said, 81 am chaffed at
the confinement of Washington" and
was glad to get out and report to the
people. He said the treaty undertook
to punish Germany, but with no
thought of overwhelmingly crushing
any great people. Restraint had been
exercised and the provisions making
reparation are no greater than Ger
many could pay. He said he was "as-
tonished" by statements about the
treaty, and convinced many of them
were made by men who had not read
or else failed to comprehend it's mean
ing. He declared the League of Nations
was formed in fulfillment of promise
that the United States was fighting in
this war to lend business of this Sort
forever. Not to establish the League of
Nations would be unfaithful "to those
who died. The League of Nations is
the only thing that can prevent re-
currenee of this catastrophe"
when this treaty is accepted men
in khaki will never have to cross the
seas again. l say when it is accepted,
because it will be accepted"
The treaty 'tears away chains of op-
preston" and gives small nationalities
right to live their own lives. That
"was the American position and l was
glad to fight for it,"
Italy presented to the conference
contrary proposal in her request for
Fiume, Though there were only scat
tered Italian settlements there, Italy
wanted Fiume for strategic military
purposes"
The president declared if there was
a League of Nations italy would not
need that foothold.
"I'd rather have everybody on my
side than be armed to the teeth" the
president said. This treaty is an at
tempt to right the wrongs of Europe.
In my humble opinion it is measur-
able success"
He added that he used the word
measurable" because racial lines are
not always distince and could not
be drawn with absolute precision on a
map.
The president praised the treaty pro-
vision for international labor organiza-
ton which will hold it's first meeting
in Washington in Octorber.
He said, .'Let m tell you it will meet
whether the treaty is ratified by then
or not"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
OUTLAWS all Except
The Proletayiat

CHICAGO, Sept 4.-Despite pro-
tests of Rose Pastor Stokes the Com
munist party put into its platform a
provision that no one receiing money
from rent, interest or ''profit" can be-
long, she will be barred from fellow
ship as was also William Bross Lloyd,
who signed the appeal bonds recently
that released number of convicted
Industrial Workers of the World from
Leaonworth penitentiary. Members of
the party decided that doctors, law
yers, editors can have no part in the
coming revolution"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
| LOCATIONS
VALLEY OIL
| A NDS IN
JEOPARDY

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Sep. 4.-To
Imperial Valley Press, FL CentrO.-
Land leasing bill just passed by SEN
ate seriously affects all oil locations
where actual discOery not already been
made. Mass meeting Saturday night
at Ell Centre. All lOcatOrs and citizens
generally urged to attend. Addresses
by Hon. Ben McClendOn and other
prominent speakers. Give widest pub.
licity. Large crowd expected. (Signed)
A. b. Kepler.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
Chaplin Films to
Come by AirpLane

Sid Chaplin, who in addition to be-
ing the business manager of his broth
er Charlie, is the owner of an Airplane
company which maintains regular
service between Los Angeles and Cata-
lima Island has engaged to send the
films of the famous Chaplin comedy,
"Sunnyside" which is to appear at the
Palace theater to Ell Centre by air.
plane. The plane is scheduled to ar
rive on Friday at one p. m. and will
make landing as near to the theater
as possible so as to insure immediate
delivery Of the films.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
SERBIAN NOW BUCKING
AUSTRIAN TREATY

PARIS, Sept. 4.-Petit Parisien
says Serbia is likely to adopt the
same attitude toward Austrian
peace treaty as Rumania. Newspa-
pers said, according to informal
ton from a most authoritative
source that Belgrade government
feels it cannot accept treaty un-
less there is modification of cer-
tain clauses concerning protection
of radical minorities, which Ser
bia considers as infringing upon
her sovereignty.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
Bombar and Gilroy
Taken To L. A.

Richard Parsons, we'll known auto
mobile dealer of Lis Angeles accom-
panied by Deputy Sheriff H. E. Hitch
cock of Los Angeles county arrived in
Ell Centro today.
Parsons mission here is to take pos
session of the automobile that was
stranded on the desert on the Mecca
Road by Adam Bombar and Frank Gil /
roy while the deputy sheriff came to
take the two boys back to Los Angeles
to answer to the charge of theft.
They expected to leave for the coast,
today.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
MORE RHINELAND HELD
BY u. S. TROOPS
(BY Associated Press

(By Associated Press)
COBLENZ, Sept. 4.-Marshal
Foch has decided upon the extent
of territory in Rhineland to be
held permanently by American
forces. The area is to be twice as
large as that which has been un-
der American jurisdiction since
the last combat divisions started
home.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
SUGAR DEMAND GREATER
THAN SUPPLY
(RY Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Sept. "A sugar
shortage being experienced in many
parts of the country cannot be relieved
for some time. George Zabriske, presi-
dent of the United tSates equalization
beard said in letter to Senator Hitch
cock. He said "demand is enormous
and largely in excess of refiners abil-
ity to supply at this time"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
SENATE COMMITTEE
NEARING TREATY REPORT.
(By Associated Press)

NOy ASSUCIdCeu TTeSSJ
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-The
Senate Foreign Relations commit
tee is approaching final action on
treaty. 1t planned to meet in exc
cutive session late today to con-
slider reservations and Fall amend
ment proposing to elimination of
International Labor provisions.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
DANIELS VISITS
MARE ISLAND
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4.-Sec-
retary Daniels and Admiral Rodman
isited Mare Island today. A battalion
of sailors and marine, under Rear Ad-
miral Coontz went to Sacramento to
join in the celebration of Goernor's
day at the State fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
Last Minute
Bulletins
AIRPLANE NOT OVER
MEXICA Mine
(ByAssociated Press)

VDVfSSOCTdJtU I
WASHINGTON, Sept. War
Department was informed today
by Major General Dickman, of the
Southern Department that the
American airplane fired upon
Tuesday by Mexicans was "at no
time over Mexican territory"
Mexican officials claimed the
airplane had crossed the line
when the Mexicans fired wound
ing Captain McNabb.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
IRRIGATION DIRECTORS
EQUALIZING RATES

The directors of the Imperial Irri-
equalization to hear and adjuicate COM
plants of water users embodied in re-
quests for modification of their rates.
Assessor Loufborrow reports the to-
tai for 1919 to be $25, ,524 900 somewhat
less than the assessment last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Swanson are
back from acific Beach and the for
mer was at his desk in the probation
office, this morning. He has made a
material gain in weight but as he is
afraid that he might be charged with
increasing H. C. l.. by over-consump-
ton, withholds the exact poundage he
has put on.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04

Miss Julia Grogan, secretary of the
Imperial County Farm Bureau, has
returned from her several weeks
rest on the coast and is in fine shape
for what is expected to be the Bu-
reau's biggest year. Miss Clara May
who acted as her substitute during
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04

Hog men are kicking over the space
they have been allotted in the State
fair. Some humorist will say, what else
could you expect.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04
SENATE YIELDS FULL
HONOR TO PERSHING
(By Associated Press) !

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.---The Sen
ate has confirmed the nomination Of
Pershing to permanent rank Of gener-
al
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04

Barry Hillard has returned from a
brief enjoyment Of Los Angeles. His
wife will remain there for some weeks
longer.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04

Lady Derno, the hen which laid an
egg 5000 feet up in the air is to be a
feature Of the California state fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04

Railroad shopmen, generally, seem
to be oting to accept the compromise
wage offer made by resident Wilson
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04

Budapest not having enough other
troubles is now threatened with a Jew.
killing horror.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-09-04

her absence has gone to Los Angeles.
Miss Clara Stewart of the County
Clerks office returned with Miss
Grogan.
w. H. Lavayea is driving leisurely
to Hermosa Beach where he expects
to pick up his family and then make
coast road trip into Central Califor-
MIA, seeing every thing enroute that
holds interest for them.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Swami have
returned from San Diego and Mr..
Swami is to get busy at once on three
acres of dates. He says it is "some
job"
j P. Muffer, real estate agent, is
back from Long Beach.
]. E. Goza is enjoying business
rest in Los Angeles but before he
leaves will do some business there
Mrs. Thomas Baker is due home
from the mountains where she has
been spending the summer.