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Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
PREMIER C[EMENCEAU
Of FRANCE SHOT FIVE
TIMES BY ASSASSIN
Grand Old Man of French
Nation Is Victim of AS
Radical.
sassinatiOn Attempt by a
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Feb. 19.-Georges Clemen.
ceau, 76, premier of France, was
shot and slightly wounded in the
shoulder as he was entering an aur
tomobile at his home to go to the War
Office, today.
Five shots were fired by the as
sassin, Emile Coffin, 25, who was
dressed as workman. He was ar
rested by the police, who are in
clined to believe him to Russian,
as he has long,, light hair and is
very tall.
Henry Moulin, barber's assistant,
told the Associated Press when he
heard the firstshot he believed the
Americans were firing in the air "as
they are in the habit of doing" He
rushed out of the shop, saw what had
happened, and cried, "They have as
sassinated Clemenceau." He closed
with the assailant, who dropped his
revolver and held up his hands. Wait
ers joined the crowd and beat Cot
ting before the police succeeded in
rescuing him.
Policeman Goursat was wounded
slightly in the eye.
1t is said the bullets shattered all
the windows of the premier's automo-
BILE. At the first shot Clemenceau
tried to open the automobile door
and was then struck. He was able
to walk into the house, where. short
ly before noon, the Associated Press
was informed that he was sitting in
a chair smoking and laughing. He
has but slight temperature and be-
cause Of his slight injuries the
American peace delegates anticipate
little delay.
Despite decades of public life.
Clemenceau still holds the name of
"Tiger."
Clemenceau took the reins and
guided France through the critical
stages of the war. He now heads
the French delegation to the Peace
Conference, where he presides. His
aggressive personality brought a
large and loyal following and out
spoken opponents. He was formerly
classed as "a radical but was later
known as a representative of the
model ates. He was given a strik-
ing vote of confidence by the Cham
ber of Deputies just before the Peace
Conference.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
S Took TR AIN
LEAVES VALLEY
ON FEBRUARY 2,

The following letter. containing
news of especial interest to live
stock men of the Valley, has been
received from Commercial Agent
Sparks of the Southern Pacific:
"On February 27 there will be a
special livestock train gathered up
at the different stations in Imperia,
Valley for Kansas City.
"This train will be the earliest east
ern special train which has ever been
sent out of the Valley. Shippers of
livestock are encouraged to move
their eastern stuff on this special
train and if they will get into COM
munication with me ! will be glad to
make necessary arrangements for
them.
"Any publicity which can be given
this announcement will be of great
benefit to the livestock feeders OF
Imperial Valley"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
HARMONY IS
! n
MEMS
ASS0C|A T|0N

Part of the teeth of the factional
fight raging between incumbent and
former officers of the Imperial Val
ley Milk Producers Association were
drawn in the afternoon session of
the annual meeting of the organiza-
ton, through the efforts of concili-
ators.
Almost at the very hour that bal
loting began on the election of Off
GERS, President Anderson and ex-
President Hodges, who were accused
of fighting for control of the asso-
citation, withdrew as candidates for
director and permitted the withdraw
al of the names of others regarded
as their personal candidates.
In their place list of eighteen
nominees were drawn, eleven oi
whom will be elected. Members of
the nominating committee late this
afternoon declared that every candi-
date was selected with a view to his
neutrality.
However, the two chief contenders
carry large number of proxies, in
some cases sufficient to swing the
election of members of the board oi
directors. But in spite of this re,
currence of the fight it was believed
late this afternoon that harmony for
the coming year had been restored
and reassured.
The chief conciliators were James
M. Henderson, Jr., of Sacramento
president OF the Associated Dairy
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
DIRECTS
SURVEY FOR.
|C0N NTR0L Of.
RIVER FLOODS
Elect New Officers and
Outline Drive to Make the
Industry the Most import
ant in the Valley.

Congressman Kettner has intro
duced bill asking that the Secre-
ary of War be directed to have a
-flocd control survey made of the
Colorado river, according to a let
ter RECEIVED by the Ell Centre Cham
Der of Commerce. The correspon-
dence in the matter follows:
Washington, D. c., Feb. 4, 1919
FL Centro Chamber of Commerce, Ell
Centre, Cal.-Gentlemen: | am en-
closing copy of a bill which | have
Just introduced to help to solve our
Valley problems. As you know, many
have endeavored to get action of
some kind at various times, and
many plans have been discussed.
really feel that this enclosed bill will
be the best way to work out this
problem, and l think that l will be
able to get it through, even though
we have but Short time. We will
trust that | may be successful at this
time. Cordially,
"WILLIAM KETTNER."
GEL Centre, Cal, Feb. 18, 1919
Hon. William Kettner, M. c., Wash
ingtcn, D. C.-My Dear Mr.. Kett-
ner: Yours of the 4th inst. and H
R. 1856 were read in our last di-
rectors' meeting and they wish tc
compliment you on the efforts you
are making in behalf of our valley
and sincerely hope that you will be
successful. Yours very truly,
Gel CENTRIC CHAMBER OF COM.
MERGE"
The title of the bill is: "a Bill au.
thorizing and directing the Secretary
of War to cause survey to be made
of the Colorado river, with a view
to controlling the flood waters OF
said stream, and for other purposes
"Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representative of the
United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the Secretary
of War be, and he is hereby, author
lied and directed to cause pre-
liminary examination to be made of
the Colorado river, with view to
the control of it's floods, in accord
ance with the provisions of an act
to provide for the control of the
Mississippi river, and of the Sacra-
mento river in California, and for
other purposes, approved March 1,
1917, known as the flood control
act"
The local chamber has also writ
ten to the U. S. Chamber of Com
merce, requesting it to render any
assistance it can in getting this bill
through
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
WELL KNOWN
JURIsT DIES

Funeral services for Judge F. W.
Gregg, for years leader of the bar
in San Bernardino county and a pio-
'neer investor in Imperial county,
were held yesterday. The aged and
well known .iurist died on Sunday fol-
lowing lengthy illness.
Judge Gregg was well known
throughout the Valley. For some
time he maintained his residence at
the Barbara Worth hotel and man
aged his numerous properties. scat
tered in various parts of the county.
Close friends today estimated that
Judge Gregg owned nearly 100000
worth of property here at the time
of his death.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
EIGHT THOUSAND
ACRES SIGNED
IN ASSOCIATION

Eight thousand acres of alfalfa
and milo maize landT representing
practically all the cdmmercia!l-asss-
duction Of these crops, have been
signed up in the Imperial Valley AL
falfa Association, according to a
semi-official announcement made to-
day through organizers of the asso-
citation.
This acreage represents more than
100 growers. The organization will
continue it's drive for members un-
til even the majority of non-commer-
cial growers are signed up, they de-
clare. The estimate the total acre
age in the Valley in milo and al.
falfa at $4,000.
"Not much more than the produc.
tion of 5000 acres in this district is
marketed alfalfa" said Homer Deit.
rick, chief of the organizers crew
Practically all Of it has beer
signed"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(By Associated Press)


Stockholm, Feb 9-Lenine- -Trotz-
ky soviets have seriously disagreed
over the proposed Allied conference
on Prince Islands.
Kiev reports that the Ukranians
have severely defeated the Bolshe-
Wiki
Paris, Feb. 19.-Minister of FL
nance KlOtz has announced a plan
of taxation He will claim full pay
ment to the enemy of the debt, with
guarantee from the financial sec
tion of the League of Nations.
He favors tax on capital over a
long period, so that this generation
will not pay all. He will oppose nom
productive expenditures and will ap-
peal to the public, but for a lower
rate of interest on money loaned.
Washington, Feh.x Ex-senator
Poindexter today told the Senate that
entrance into the League of Nations
would mean surrender Of American
sovereignty, abandonment Of the
Monroe doctrine and violation of the
Constitution. He said that the
Leagues constitution is conflicting
and indefinite, and that the machin-
cry proposed was "sin4ilar to that
of the Russian soviet" and contains
fertile seeds of war.
London, Feb. 9.-The final armis-
tice conditions which the supreme
council is considering will be made
public before the end of the month
according to various newspapers
They will include among the nava
conditions the surrenders of the fort
on Heligoland and the Kiel canal, tn,
surrender for purposes of destruc
tion of the German warships now in
ternew, and the opening of the Kie
canal for civil transports. 1t is stat
ed that Germany will be left with /;
fleet large enough for defensive pur
poses.
Paris, Feb. 19.-Italy's objection
to reference to the Jugo- Slavs' claim
for territory on the eastern shore!
OF the Adriatic to a committee exam
ining the Rumanian claims was sup
ported by Premier Clemenceau. The
Italian delegate said that treaties
dealing with those territories were
made in February, 1918, by Italy
France and Great Britain were still
in existence and could be modified
only with the consent of the sigma
tories. A compromise finally re
suited.
Claims regarding Austria and Bull
garia were referred to a special COM
mission.
Decision on the Adriatic questions
was reserved.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
RAILWAY COS.
SERVE PAPERS
ON RICHARDSON
(By Associated Press)

Sacramento, Feb. 19.-Complaint
has been served on State Treasurer
Richardson in suit by the Southern
Pacific and the federal railroad di-
rector general to recover $31, ZOO, al
legged to have been included errone-
ously in the franchise tax.
This sum represents 5A per cent
of the gross earnings of the Greek
Route ferry line between Oakland
and San Francisco.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
GRAFT CHARGED
IN NAVY.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
New Y0rk-An investigation
which Secretary Daniels has or
dered has resulted in arrests on
bribery and graft charges i'll the
Third Naval district, says the
New York Post, which quotes
the secretary. Inquiry indicates
that money was paid for assign
nkents and promotions in the
service and for discharges.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
REJECT MEETING.
(By Associated Press)

Wy -kSSVVrt9UCU tcoSI
Washington, Feb. 19.-The Russian
embassy has advised the govern
ments of Siberia, Archangel and
Southern Russia to reject the meet
ing at Princes Island with the Boil
sheviki and other factions.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
SAYS SOLDIERS
BEG IN n, Y.

(By Associated Press)
Westinghouse p sentative
Siegel told the House rules COM
mittee today THAT crippled SOL
diers beg in New York streets.
Chairman Pau questioned the
statement.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
DANIELS ORDERS
COURT MARTIAL
OF OFFICERS
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 19.-Secretary
Daniels has ordered a courtmartial
trial of two naval officers in the
Third naval district on charges OF
bribery and graft.
Secretary Daniels said at least
two other cases were developing.
A bribe of 81 900 for medical Of
ficer to pass an unfit man and a
bribe of $500 to keep man at home
are charged.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
NAVAL BOARD
COMING WEST.

(By Associated Pressj
WashingtOn-The House Ma
val committee leaves March s on
tour of all Pacific Coast ma
val yards. All of the sixteen cap
ital ships already authorized for
the navy will be on the ways
within year, Rear Admiral
Taylor said.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
TWELVE HUNDRED
SAMMlES HOME.

(By Associated Press)
New York-The transport Ca
nOpic brings 1900 men of the
162nd infantry, FOrty-first di-
vision, former militia of Wash
ingtOn, Oregon, Montana, Idaho
and Wyoming.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
HOUSE VOTES
OIL OPENING.

(By Associated Press)
Wasi,ingtOn-The House has
adopted by a two to one vote the
conferees' report on the oil and
mineral land leasing bill, opening
vast areas. 1t now goes to the
Senate.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
CALIFORNIANS
LEAVE FRANCE
BY MARCH 1ST
(By Associated Press)

Sacramento, Feb. 19.-The Ninety
first division, including Californians
and Nevadans, will leave France by
March l, according to information re-
ceived by Governor Stephens.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
.GERMANY'S
FOOD WILL
c N { D j |
BY MARCH |.
Captain of the American
Navy Reports Extremely
Bad Conditions in Con-
quered Country.
(Rv Associated PresSl

Paris, Feb. 19.-Captain Walter
Gherardi of the United States navy
has reported that he has found much
unemployment through Germany and
a restless, fluid condition which men,
aces the peace of the immediate fu-
ture.
He said the Germany food supply
cannot last longer than March and
that the German army has snrunk
to an insignificant figure.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(BylAssociated Press)

Basle, Switzerland, Feb. 19-Vien-
ma reports that the balloting for the
National Assembly has resulted in
the election of seventy Socialists, "a
Christian Socialists and 73 from va
rious other groups.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19

London, Feb. 19-On behalf of
the government it has been an
nounced in the House of Commons,
in answer to a question, that the
following equipment of the German
armies had been surrendered to the
British up to February 8:
Heavy guns, 2500; field guns, $500;
machine guns, $4,000; trench NOR
tars, 5000; airplanes, 100; locomo-
tives, 4065; motor trucks, 1920.
Up to February IA the Germans
had surrendered to the British 1885,
S26 freight cars.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
TAFT GIVEN
AN OVATION.

(By>Associated Press)
San FranciscO-The Taft par
ty were given an ovation when
they arrived today for the open
ing of the Pacific OCast Congress
of the League of Nations plan.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
ECONOMIC PRESSURE.

Paris, Feb. 19.-lndications are
that the Supreme Council will adopt
a waiting policy in Russia and may
use economic pressure.
The Reparations committee of the
Peace Conference is speeding its
plans so as to be able to submit an
estimate of what Germany will have
to pay, soon after President Wilson
returns.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
Last Minute
Bulletins
INCENDIARY FIRE
IN NINE.

(By Associated I'ress)
Butte-A small fire, believed
tC have been incendiary, was ex-
tinguished today in the Specula-
ter mine. sol
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
ALLOT NINE
SHIPS TO RELIEF.

(By Associated Press)
WashingtOn-The ship ping
board has allotted nine more
steamers to European civilian
relief. Five ether ships have
also been transferred from war
service to trade.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(By Associated Press)

Weimar, Feb. 19.-Mathias Err
berger, German armistice commits
sioner, has strengthened his position
by replying to a bitter attack by
Delegates Vogles in the National AS
sembly
Referring to the Iron compulsion
of the Military command for peace"
Erzberger said that Hindenburg de-
manded and authorized the signing
of the first peace terms.
Vogler said: 1--WE assume that
peace will come soon, also hunger
and Bolshevism. We must offer gold
for food. Labor and capital must
work together and measures of force
must be used"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
STRIKE VOTES
BEING TAKEN
(Bv Associated Press) J

Seattle, Feb. 19.-The boilermak-
ers and rion shipbuilders will vote
to support any action of the metal
trades strike committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(Rv Associated Pressl

Washington, Feb. 19.-Conciliator
Edward White has been assigned to
the shipbuilders' and boilermakers'
controversy at Oakland, 'to prevent
a repetition of the recent labor re-
bellion in Seattle"
New shipbuilding wage advances
are being considered, says Director
Piez.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19

men of California, banker and big
dairyman, and DR.. w. o. Johnson,
county farm adviser.
To save the local branch Of tho
farmers cooperative moyemenc
President Henderson made special
trip from the north and succeeded.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. 19.-An Exchange
dispatch says the bullet entered
Clemenceau's left shoulder and has
been located near the right shoul-
der, but has not been removed. Pre-
mier Clemenceau's injury must sus-
pend temporarily the whole confer
ence plan.
1t is believed that all the premiers
favored speedy action on the peace
treaty except Clemenceau.
(By Associated Press)
Paris, Feb. 19.-Cottin is danger
Gus Anarchist known as "Milou,"
says a Paris dispatch.
Two other bullets grazed Premier
Clemenceau. ~
Another man who was arrested
claimed he was only spectator.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(Bv Associated Press)

Seattle, Feb. 19.-There is much
doubt regarding the opening of the
shipyards, as the strike is apparent
ly far from settled here.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(Bv Associated Press,

London, Feb. 19.-It is reported
that Captain Won Selow resigned as
naval delegate in the German armis-
tice commission because the negoti-
ations led by Erzberger had disas-
trous consequences.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
TINPLATE CO.
CITED AS TRUST.

(By Associated Press)
Washington-The A m rican
Sheet and Tinplate Company has
been cited under the Clayton an
ti-trust act.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
NO CENTRAL
AMERICAN WAR.

(By Associated Press)
Wa shi g tOn-The United
States won't permit COsa Ri
can invasion of Nicaragua. 1t is
believed to be unnecessary to
send American troops.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(By Associated Press)

Copenhagen, Feb. 19.--Over 100
mines in Westphalia have been closed
by the Spartacans' general strike. 1t
is reported that the Spartacans have
seized quantities of arms and have
forced youths into their army. In
many places soldiers and laborers
have committed acts of sabotage.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
ROOSEVELT
ROAD LAUNCHED.

(By Associated Press)
Duluth-A Theodore Roosevelt
memorial highway from Port
land, Me-, to Portland. Ore, is
recent project which has been
launched.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(By Associated PresS)

VDN IfSSUCIcVPII 7 f0SN
Washington, sFeb. 19.-The House
committee hasv9given the voluntary
enlistment bill preference over the
administration measure for an army
of 100000 men.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(BY Associated Press J

London, Feb. 19.-The Esthonians
announce their retirement before the
Bolsheviki in the Phkav region.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
DICTATOR WILL RESIGN.

(By Associated Press
Warsaw, Feb. 19.-General Joseph
Pilsudski, military leader of Poland
and former dictator, has announced
that he will resign.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(By Associated Pressl

Washington, Feb. 19.-"Exposure
of it's methods is enough to over
throw the Bolsheviki everywhere, 4"
Herman Bernstein, an American
writer, told Senate committee.
"That is why freedom of speech is
suppressed and news withheld by
Russia" He denied that the Boil
sheviki were led by Jews.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(BY Associated Pressl

Weimar. Feb. 19.-Telegrams of
protest regarding the armistice are
pouring in on the National Assembly.
One from Berlin urges period of
national mourning
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
WILSON MAY
REACH BOSTON
ON SUNDAY

(By(Associated Press)
Washington, Feb. 19.-President
Wilson may arrive in Boston Sunday
night and speak there Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
(By Associated Press)

IDy <toSVN4stVCU
Copenhagen, Feb. ia general
strike has been declared in the Ruhr
district of Germany.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-02-19
FREE SEATS

at the Topic Theatre.
They may be yours. Bet
ter look through Want
Ads.
Evening journal., 1919-12-23
SCOTTISH RITE
in WILMINGTON
To HAVE HOME
contlnned from rIrst Fac.


Jefferson street. a depth OF $50 feet on
Tenth street. and extending back iGl
feet. The building to be erected on this
property by the conslstory. Will embody
all the wants OF tho organization. with
largo auditorium and suitably
equipped lodge rooms. 10 Is proposed by
the cOnsistory TO eXpend about s350OO0
on the proposed new building.
As soon as possession Is obtained by
the conslstory. the house that now
stands on The spacious grounds VIII be
converted into a cOnslstory house for
social purposes, while II VIII be nee
essary 10 put on It's degree work In the
Century Club. II Is as yet uncertain as
10 whether the present building on the
property will have 10 be torn down TO
make room for a more adequate con-
slstory building, as plans have not pro-
gressed 10 such a point as TO determine
this feature as yet,
The conslsiory and eonoordant bodies
were organized here In 1910 and have
grown from a membership OF 30 TO a
membership OF more than 1000 A re-
union will be held the latter part OF
January during which time the degrees
Will be conferred on a GLASS OF about
800.
Evening journal., 1919-12-23
DEATHS.

wALKER-Passe away Sunday. De
eember p, IN her Isrd year; Alpinn
Funeral from her late residence The
Mermaid" on Friday, December 20, az 1
o'clock Services at the house. interment
white Clay Creek cemetery. Automobiles
will meet trolleys due nt stanton. Del, ~
FREDiNGER-In this city, on December
20. 1919 Annie. widow Of the late John
Eredlnger, aged d3 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully In
vited 10 attend the funeral services, from
her late residence, No ic20 West fofrth
street. on wednesday afternoon. December
a, az 2~oclock. Intorment at Riverview
LINGO-In this city, on December 21. 1919.
Lewis J. Lingo, Sr.. aged 20 years.
Relatives friends and MinQua Tribe, No.
s. l. o. r. NJ, are invited 20 attend the
funeral services, az his late residence, No.
81 East Seventh street, on wednesday
afternoon, at o'clock. Interment private
nj Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery
GRATTAM-In this city, on December n.
1919, Ellen n. Graham, widow OF Henry
Relatives and friends are invited to A..
tend the funeral services, al her late resi-
dence. No. 1904 West street on Wednes-
day morning, AZ $50 o'clock. Requiem
mass at ST. Patrick's r. G. Church. In
terment az CATHEDRAL cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
sEAL-In this city, on 18th month, 2ist.
1919. william p Seal In his s0th year.
Relatives and friends are Invited 70 at
tend the funeral services from his resi-
at 2 p. NJ Interment at Riverview ceme-
terry Please omit flowers.
KNOTTS-At Stanton. Del, on December
2i 1919. Annie A. Knotts. aged 20 years.
Relatives and friends are Invited 10 at
tend the funeral services. from her late
residence IN Stanton. Del, on wednesday
afternoon, December "a. At o'clock. In
terment at Ebenezer cemetery.