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Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
UNCLE s A N
in DRIVE D n
WAR SAVINGS
PR0SPERiT 7 Y
Run on the Local POstOffice
for the Redemption Of
War Savings Stamps La
mented by Patriots.

With the war over and much of
the outer trappings of patriotism re-
moved, or at least placed in moth
balls for the time being, scores of Ell
Centrans are making run on Uncle
Sans treasury to redeem the money
they loaned him to whip the Hun.
While legally proper, the result has
been what amounts almost to bank
run on the local postoffice for the
redemption of War Savings Stamps
and Thrift Cards. Hundreds of dol
lars have been cashed in during the
past few weeks.
This drain on the country's credit
is further augmented by the nefari-
Gus activities of sharks who are tradr
ing on the gulibility of the public
to buy in filled Thrift Cards for the
sum of $4. These they exchange lat
er at the postoffice for an advanced
amount, thus in the aggregate clean
ing up a sizable sum at the expense
of the government and the victim.
In this connection the men who lead
Ell Centre over the top on war finance
ings certificates to hold them and
refrain from cashing them except in
case of positive necessity.
In giving the reasons for this rec
ommendation. one of these men said:
"War Savings Stamps represent
money that we have loaned our coun-
try in the time of it's stress. The
government has used or is using this
money for reconstruction work, for
relief work and for the army's null
titudinous activities.
"The result of continued and
concerted cashing in or redemption
of these certificates will mean the
withdrawal of much of the credit of
the government, the crippling of our
after the-war- work, which may lead
to a very serious financial situation.
The government needs the money just
as much now as though the cannon
were still booming. Trust Uncle Sam
and keen your stamps"
The Postoffice Department has CIV
en- official cognizance to this condi-
tion by the following order:
"My attention has been directed
to numerous offers made by the un-
scrupulous persons through advertise
ments and in other ways to buy War
Savings Certificate Stamps, and as
a result of such offers I am informed
that owners of such securities have
suffered material losses which could
have been avoided by redemption of
the War Savings Certificate Stamps
at postoffice, as provided by law.
"In order that the interests CT
owners of War Savings Certificate
STAMPS of either series may be safe
guarded. l hereby notify all persons
to refrain from offers to buy War
Savings Stamps or accept the same
in trade"
In pursuance of this order, post
masters have been instructed not to
redeem the certificates on which the
names of the owners have not been
entered or havebeen erased or changed.
Under TIE REGULATIONS, the stamps are
not transferable and are payable only
to the original owners, except in case
of death or disability.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
HUN GOVT /.
in STRONG
MEASURES
ON STRIKES
Ebert and His Associates
Contemplate a Fight Up
on the Growing Industrial
Unrest.

Coblenz, JAM 30.-According to es-
Inmates made by intelligence officers
of the American Third army, based
upon reports from all parts of Ger
many, the organized German army
now located in various depots num-
bers from 100000 to 100000 men.
The reports indicate that these sol
diers are of such morale that they
hardly will be available for opera
tions to any extent.
The number of men in the army,
reports reaching Coblenz suggest, is
decreasing rapidly.
The new volunteer army numbers
between 100000 and 100000 men of
doubtful morale, as they have not
vet been organized fully nor tested
fairly.
The volunteer army which is be-
ing organized for the purpose of
stopping Polish and Bolshevik in
vasions of German territory has 40,-
600 men in the region of Frankfort
on-the- Order. Many volunteer bat
talions also are reported moving
eastward.
The organized German army con-
sists of the Classes of 1898 and 1899,
less some men discharged because
they live in occupied territory, less
large numbers of deserters and less
some men discharged according to
rehabilitation plans. The officers
and nome commissioned officers OF this
army are men who intend to remain
permanently in the service.
Evidence is said to be conclusive
| that the troops now in the depots
have assumed the attitude of drawing
| their pay and doing as little as pos
sible until they are discharged.
Amsterdam. Jan. 30-Czecho- Slo-
yak forces are concentrating on the
frontier between Bohemia and Sax
ony and are reported to have occupied
the villages of Perembu, Gruenthal,
Neuwelt and Freistadt, according to
dispatch received here from Zittau,
Saxony. Heavy fighting is in pro-
gress along the frontier, according to
a dispatch.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
ROSS FINED $40
FOR CARRYING
GUN CONCEALED

j. Edgar Ross, of tar-and-feather
fame, was arrested this morning IN
Brawley on a charge of carrying con-
cealed weapons.
Ross was pinched by City Marshal
C. C. Marshall just twenty-four hours
after the officer had been witness
for the defense in the action of Ross
to remove w. A. Covington as Braw-
ley police commissioner.
Ross refused to recognize the pro-
ceeding by declining to plead and or
the testimony of the arresting Off
Ger he was fined $40. The fine was
paid to Recorder Morris, who sew
eral months ago imposed fine of
$500 on Ross for disturbing the
peace. D..
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
7 EE
FORMED FOR
Of
STAN BROWN

Determined to elect j. Stanley
Brown, assemblyman, the represen-
tative of Water District No. on
the directorate of the Imperial Irri-
cation District, number of well
known and representative citizens met
last night to plan an energetic cam
paign.
Enthusiastic over the prospects of
the success of Mr.. Browns candid
acy at the polls on next Wednesday
the meeting named George A. Ragan
campaign chairman and Merrill d.
Davis, publisher of The Press, treas
urer. A campaign committee was
named, including the following men,
bers:
O. i. James, w. I. McGrew, c. H.
Connect, Mike Liebert, d. r. Craw-
ford, E. E. Forester, Dan West,
Geo. A. Raglan, Marvin Moore, j. c.
HARRISON, Merrill d. Davis and w.
B. Patterson.
In advocating Mr.. Browns can
didacv various speakers brought out
the following points for the serious
consideration of the voters:
That for more than decade Mr..
Brown has been a persistent, consiis-
tent and intelligent booster for an
All American canal.
That he is the nominee of the ALI
American Canal party, having been
regularly nominated by acclamation
at an open meeting of the Water Us
ers' Association and having received
the votes of more than 100 progress
sive farmers who were in attendance
That he is the farmers candidate,
in contrast with his opponent, who
is essentially the "town candidate,
as the, latter's principal support
comes from this city.
That Mr.. Brown is the owner OF
both citv and farm property and IS
in position to know and RECOGNIZE
the needs. of the rancher, on whom
denends the prosperity of the city
and the Valley as a whole.
That Mr. Brown. as chairman o.
the Irrigation committee of the House
of Representative of the State
Assembly and familiar with the
workings of government departments
through his visits to Washington IL
the past, will be in position to ma
terially aid the District and guide
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
LABOR SEC'Y
GTARTS FIGHT
ON BOLSHEV|K|
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 30.-Secretary of
Labor Wilson today urged immediate
legislation to provide "buffer" en-
ployment to prevent the philosophy
of force" even gaining a hold i'm the
United States during the reconstruc-
ton period He told the joint Sem
ate and House committee there We're
indications that this was needed to
slide us through brief period of
unemployment"
(By Associated Pressl
Washington, Jan. 30.-Nearly half
million railroad employees have eff
fected some sort of organization in
recent months, according to labor
leaders. Most of them had been
wholly unorganized previously. A
large proportion are clerks, mainte-
nance of way men, shopmen and din
ing car employees.
(By Associated Press1
London. JAN 30.-The strike situ-
alton on the Clyde and in Belfast is
becoming increasingly serious. Bel
fact manufacturing firms generating
their own electricity have closed their
plants because their workers have
IOlllltu Iihc SttihtIS. EfIVtlS tHc ttNhN
many corporation electricians struck.
Secretary Wilson said there was
considerable "hysteria" in the country
over reconstruction, but that the
rroblem would be successfully ham
died. He said the reports of his de-
partment showed 100000 unemployed
| men in 1913 industrial centers this
week, compared with 235,0o0 last
week. He did not consider the situa-
| tion alarming.
(By Associated PressN
San Francisco, Jan. 30.--A repre-
sentative of the woodworkers Of the
Pacific coast shipvards said the orr
ganization was prepared to hold out
as long as the Shipping Board"
A California Metal Trades AssocI-
alton representative said the ship
wards executives would make no fur
ther attempt to prevent a strike.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
Send Sweaters
To Soldiers

This week the Bed Cross is pack
ing, preparatory/fo shipping, $35OO
worth of warm/woolIen szxsaters and
socks for the rnem1efs of the Ameri-
can Army of Occupation in Germany.
These garments have been completed
by patriotic and unselfish volunteer
workers during the past three months
Yesterday 1850 garments were
shipped for the women and children
of Belgium and the devastated sec
ton of France. This is. one of the
largest shipment made locally since
the armistice was signed.
Announcement was made that un-
completed garments would be ac-
cepted after January 81, the tentative
date for the final shipment. Work
ers are asked not to bring the gar
ments back until they are finished.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
To
Stop Growing

American cotton growers in Low
er California yesterday agreed to stop
picking and other activities there be-
cause, of the edict of President Car
rama of Mexico, placing an 8 cents
per kilo export tax on cotton and
demanding an export permit, accord
ing to word received here last night
from CaleXico.
The tax amounts to $50 bale and
is considered prohibitive. Governor
Cantu is said to have promised to use
his efforts to obtain removal Of
the tax. The ranchers threaten. to
withdraw their operations from Low
er California, and this is expected to
have an effect on Goevrnor Cantu, as
much of the revenue of the province
is derived, directly or indirectly from
cotton production.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
.FEDERAT 10 n
'0F- W()ME s
CLUBS MEET.
On SATURDAY
Annual Convention of the
County Organization to
Be Held Here on Febru-
ary ]. -

With Representatives from every
federated club in the county present,
the Imperial County Federation of
Women's Clubs will hold it's annual
meeting in El Centre, beginning at
10 o'clock, on Saturday, February 1,
in the Presbyterian church, corner of
Fifth and Orange streets. The la
dies of the church will serve a 75-
cent luncheon between the morning
and afternoon sessions, and all club
women in the Valley are urged to at
tend. = ~
The following program has been
arranged for:
Morning Session at 10 A. NJ.
Call to order.
Singing, america"
Invocation, Rev. Walter Reed.
Reading the minutes.
Remarks by president.
Music, saxophone and flute, Mr..
and Miss Sisson.
Reports of presidents.
Music, instrumental, Miss Gladys
mcdonnell.
Report of Credentials committee.
Report of Nominating committee.
Luncheon.
Afternoon Session at p. M.
Music. vocal, Miss Cline.
Travelogue, Mrs. w. C. Johnson
"From Singapore to Paris"
Music, vocal, Mrs. Katherine Ward
Kupelian.
Address, Characterization" Rev.
B. ]. Darnielle
Music, Miss Hoover
Report of Resolutions committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
ASKS RAILWAY
LEGISLATION.

(By Associated Press)
Was h ngtOn-Charles Elm
quist of Minnesota, president of
the National Association of Rail-
way and Utilities Commissioners.
has recommended the enactment
of railroad legislation for protec-
tion of the public before Congress
adiOurns. Testifying before the
Interstate Commerce committee,
he said the menace of one-man
control should be removed.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
REMOVE ARMY
RESTRICTIONS.
(Ry Associatcd Press

fBY ASSOclaIVu PTeSSI
MISUNDERSTANDING Baker
has removed the armistice promo
ton restrictions and has cabled
General Pershing to make such
promotions of officers of the line
un to and including colonel, as
will give officers who, in his
Judgment, desert it, rank equal
Z to the command exercised by
them"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Jan. 3O.-Captain Tardieu of
the French delegation said that Brit
ain and France accepted the princi-
pie of President Wilson's plan con-
cerning captured territory, subject
to learning the conditions by which
it can be carried out.
The Standard correspondent add
ed:
"But the minds of the conference
are fixed that there shall be full and
ample reparation for unjusitifiable
damage done. A sharp distinction is
being drawn between damage from
legitimate warfare and that which
was wanton." ~,
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
REMOVE PRICE
RIFLES ON FUEL.

(Cortinued on Pace Two(
WashingtOn-The Fuel Admin
istration's order removing all
nrice restrictions and zone regu-
lations on anthracite coal is
awa;tirr Fuel Commissioner
Carfield's signature to make it
effective.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
(RY Associated Pressl

London, Jan. 3O.-The Paris cor
respondent Of the Standard says the
Peace Conference has eliminated any
intention of calling upon Germany or
her associates to pay the Allied coun-
tries the cost of the war or to i'm
pose heavy indemnities upon enemy
nations. si
The correspondent said: "The Ital-
ian delegates frankly avow their
claims to Fiume and insist that the
promise of part of the Dalmatian
coast stipulated in the treaty of Lon
don must be made good. They de-
clare President Wilson's attitude re-
garding Fiume directly contradicts
his declaration of the rights of peo-
Piles as outlined in his fourteen
points. &Ala
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
BIG FIRE

BIG FIRE
IN LOS ANGELES.
(By Associated Press)
Los Angeles-A fire covering
two blocks damaged four manu-
featuring plants to the extent of
$125,OO0. The fire was con-
trOlled after a three hours bat
tie. fsRsYH
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
GER N A \ !
W|L | No |
PAY HEAVY
PENAL TIES
Report Is Received That
Peace Conference Elimi-
mates Intention Of Calling
for Big Indemnities.
(By Associated Press)

VDy HSSUC1dCeU IeSS
Washington, Jan. 3O.-Admiral
Mayo today told the House Ma
cal committee:
''The League of Nations is get
ting down to a sewing circle,
with no means of enforcement
and no international police force,
and now is the time 20 go the
limit in expanding our navy"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
WOUNDED BOYS
LAND IN u. S.

(By Associated Press)
w a hington-The transport
Peerless arrived at Newport
News today with four companies
of California casuals, a small
medical detachment and seven
casual officers.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
(By Associated Pressl

wy <1oSOSioCVu ASc'''
London, Jan. 3O.-The Paris COR
respondent of the Mail says Eng
lands reported acceptance of Pres
ident Wilson's theory of information
alization of colonies involves admis-
sion that the treaties with Japan
regarding Pacific islands and other
countries must be arbitrarily modi-
fled or destroyed. 1t says the Jap
anese delegates are angry and
alarmed and declare an unalterable
determination to claim the islands
as promised. The Australians believe
President Wilson's firm stand is due
to fear that Japanese occupation of
the islands might impair his prestige
in the United States and that he
fears he will meet hostile Congress
in March if he agrees TO absolute
retention by Japan.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-30
(Rv Associated Press1

(Bv Associated Press)
London, Jan. 30-The German gov
ernment cOntemplates strong meas
ures to combat the growing strike
wave and will soon bring forward a
bill compelling men to work and Sc
verely Furnishing strikers, according
to a Copenhagen dispatch.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-10-24
ANT|-STRIKE LAW
IS PROPOSE IN
THE LOWER HOUSE

81 r'DN''FS IOSHNNL 81 tSfNL LePStb "lNt-l
Washington, Oct. 23@The first
anti--strike legislation to be offered in
the house was proposed today by
Representative BIacH, democrat, Of
Texas, who introduced an amendment
to the railroad control act which
would impose q $500 fine and six
months Imprisonment for two or more
persons combining or agreeing to in
terrupt the movement of trains
Mr.. Black said his action was
prompted by publication of a state
ment of Timothy Shea Of the firemen
that the rail employees were prepared
to strike for increased wages and i'm
proved working conditions before the
government relinquished control of
the roads together with the state
ments of w. G.. Lee, of the trainmen
and engnemen, that the power of
calling strikes rested with union lead
ers.
Whether anti-strike legislation will
be contained in the house measure
designed to solve the railroad prob
lem on the return of the lines to per-
manent private operation will be de-
cided next week by the house inter-
state commerce committee. A sub
committee today practically decided
that the labor provisions of it's draft
would not outlaw strikes, but instead
would create an arbitration board for
adjustment of disputes. When the
proposal of the subcommittee is sub
mitted to the full committee it is UNI
derstood an effort win be made to
amend it so as TO carry an anti-strike
prohibition.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-10-24
AN OLD RECIPE
To DARKEN HAIR
Common garden Sage and Sulphur
makes streaked, faded or gray
hair dark and youthful ut once.

Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur, properly compound
ed, brings back the natural color and
lustre to the hair when faded, streak
ed or gray. Years ago the only way
to get this mixture was to make it at
home, which is mussy and trouble
some.
Nowadays we simply ask at .any
drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Compound" You will get large
bottle of this old-time recipe improved
by the addition of other ingredients,
at very little cost. Everybody uses
this preparation now, because no one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair, as it does it so naturally
and evenly. You dampen a sponge or
soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time; by morning the gray
hair disappears. and after another APP
plcation or two, your hair becomes
beautifully dark, thick and glossy and
you look years younger.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-10-24
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
BEGINS ACTION TO STOP
SEIZURE OF PROPERTY

Phoenix, Ariz. oct. 23.-The stand
ard Oil company today brought suit in
the United States district court here
against the state tax commission, tax
collectors and county attorneys
throughout the state. asking an in
junction to prevent the defendants
from selling it's property enforcing
collection of taxes or placing the cor
poration on the delinquent tax roll.
An order calling on the defendants to
show cause why the injunction should
not be granted was issued and made
returnable before Judge Sawtelle in
Tucson Monday morning. The plain
tiff alleges the tax commission raised
the assessed value of its stock in each
county 100 per cent and that such in
crease is unlawful. fraudulent and
void"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-10-24
CAPITAL SOLDIER WHO
DIED IN SIBERIA Is
BURIED WITH H0N0RS

Santa Fe, oct. Ito the strains
of Nearer, Ny God, TO Thee" played
by the Santa Fe band the funeral pro-
cession of Atanasio Montoya, who died
of wounds received in battle in Siberia,
slowly wendell its way from st. Fran
els cathedral to the National ceme-
terry The American legion turned out
in full force, most of, the men being in
uniform, half a dozen being in sailor
blue, the others in khaki A half dozen
officers acted as honorary pallbear-
ers. Governor O. A. Larrazolo and
other state officials occupied carriages
and automobiles. High mass OF
requiem at the Cathedral of st. Fran
els drew a vast throng this afternoon.
The casket was placed in the armory
on Washington avenue, where other
throngs viewed it, The military funer-
al took place at O'Clock. A firing
squad fired the salute as taps We're
sounded.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-10-24
Movie Lion Calmly Pursuing Villain Far Above Cys TT
TRIPLE ALLIANCE
SECRET PACT IS
GIVEN To PUBLIC
Italy, Germany and Austria
Hungary Many Years Ago.
Agreed, to Aid Each OtheE
In Case War Was Declared,

tHY MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED "Rel
Vienna, Oct 23.-One of the hith
erto undisclosed provisions of the
treaty conventions of the triple al
lance has been made public by DIR
! Alfred Pribram, professor of history
| in the University Of Vienna, who wa!
permitted access to the state archives
| Article II of the original treaty
provided that Germany and Austria
Hungary should come to Italy's aid II
the event OF an unprovoked attach
by France. Italy was to come t
Germany's assistance If she were at.
tackled by France, but Austria's par.
ticipation in Germanys behalf was
limited to an attack by two powers
Italy was not expected to assist Ger
many in a war with Russia:
Italy secured the insertion in the
protocol of the original treaty of a
provision to the effect that the triple
alliance was not to enter upon any
Anglophobe policy. In the renewal
of the triple alliance in 1887 this
clause was rewritten so that Germany
would come to Italys aid in any war
With France, even if Italy provoked
the conflict; but Austria refused to
accede to this.
a separate agreement was then en-
tered into whereby Austria's partici-
patton in Italy's behalf was limited to
war involving the Balkans or an un-
provoked attack by France.
Article four of the German Italian
convention contained an expression by
Germany of her readiness to guaran-
tee Italy's possessions at the cost Of
France in the eVenl or a successful
L., Il.
en- these separate conventions We're
Incorporated in the triple ALLIANCES
treaty as a whole.
The crisis of the triple alliance, 1t
is disclosed, came in 1896, when Italy
notified her partners that she would
not join them in any war in which
France ana England were aligned IN
the same side.
The renewal of 1902 granted Italy
a free hand in Tripoli, and in the
treaty in 1912 a protocol was added
recognizing Italys sovereignty in
Tripoli.
DR.. Pribram says that, contrary to
the popular belief, there were not
defined or detailed military plans in
the treaty, which merely provided
that in the event of war the three
powers should draw up a combined
plan of operations, Germany, how
ever, agreeing that in the event of
war with France, the Italian forces
should be permitted to participate
on the Rhine front.
Detailed naval plans were formu-
lated in the renewal of 1900 to the
effect that the three fleets should
operate independently. But in 1918
this was abrogated and provision was
made for united operations to secure
in the Mediterranean and
prevent the French colonial forces
from reaching the continent.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-10-24
MEDIATOR TO SETTLE
PRINTERS, STRIKE IS
REJECTED BY THE MEN
10y MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL Leased wEsI

New York, Oct ga proposal
made by Leon II. Rouse. president of
Big Six that a mediator be called
i'm to settle the printers strike and
lockout, has been rejected by the
printers league, William Green,
chairman of the leagues special COM
mittee on labor, announced tonight.
Green asserted, however, that the
league had asked Mr.. Rouse to submit
questions involved to arbitration, and
pointed out that, whereas n media
tors recommendations would not be
binding on either party. an arbitra-
tors would be.