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Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
FIRST COPIES
BOOST BOOK
FOR VAL. LEY !
REACHESHE:RE:
Arrowhead Magazine Por-
trays Wealth and Fcrtil-
ity OF Imperial Valley ;
Many Illustrations.

First copies off the pr3 $ of the
Arrowhead Magazine, + .hs official
publication of the SalFLa',e Railroad,
which this month is(devo'..i to rur-
traying to the world the Winders and
fertility of the Imperial Valley. have
been received by Den C. Bitter. coLn-
ty development agent.
The magazine has a circulation of
about $4,000 copies and, besides beng
distributed to railroad men and cor
porations throughout the country. is
placed in the hands of every passen-
ger of the road during the current
month.
The cities having representation in
the number are Calexico, FL Centre,
Holtville and Imperial. The maga-
zine contains 80 pages of matter, in
cluding some fifty to sixtv photo
graphs about the Valley The articles
include:
A general story on "The Wonder
full Imperial Valley, the Nile of
America; "CaleXico. the Internation-
al ,aGte way to the Imperial Valley"
by John c. Stockberger, secretary of
the Calexico Chamber of Commerce;
Gel Centre, the Metropolis and
County Seat" by John E. Davis of
the Ell Centro Chamber or Com
merce; "Holtville, in the Hollow of
Gods Hand," by Benjamin R. Ran
dali. principal of the Holtville Union
High School, and Imperial, the I'M
perial Valleys Oldest City," pre-
pared by the Imperial Ad Club.
The CaleXico article carries nine
cuts, Ell Centre seventeen cuts, Holt
vile twelve cut and Imperial seven
teen cuts.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
PRES. ORU|FF
Of bR| T|SH-
AMERICAN co.
PASSES AWAY
Head of Valley-Buildine
Institution Succumbs to
an Attack of Influenza
While on Vacation Trip.

Contracting the influenza at the
very inception of a vacation trip, J.
Elliott Druiff, president and one of
the organizers of the British-Ameri-
can Mercantile Company. died Sunday
morning at bakersfield following a
brief illness.
Death occurred at the Bakersfield
hosnital, where he had been removed
on the advice of the attending ply
sician. He was i'll for about a week
and his condition had been serious for
the past four or five days.
He left for Bakersfield about ten
DAYS ago in contemplation of an ex-
tended vacation and hunting trip in
to the Kern mountains. The sad
news of his death here was received
Yesterday by his colleagues in the
British-American company.
Mr. Druiff, who was about 35 years
old, was a native of England and
came to this country in 1912, After
a short residence in San Diego he
removed to Ell Centre and shortly
afterward announced the formation
Of TIE British American company,
with Alfred Moselv. leading English
capitalist and his fatehr-in-law, as one
of the stockholders.
Under Mr.. Druiff's capable man.
agement the corporations steadily ad-
vanced it's interests until today it is
one of the leadir0 investment COM
panies in the Valley.
Besides his commercial activities,
Mr.. Druiff has taken a leading part
in war relief work, notably the Red
Cross and the Armenian Syrian re-
lief.
SO deeply touched was he with the
pitiable condition of the Christian sub
iects of the Turkish empire that he
planned laying aside his commercial
work next summer to undertake per-
sonal work in Syria and Armenia.
Mrs. Druiff who ALWAYS accompa-
MED him on his vacation trips, was at
his bedside when death came.
The funeral arrangements have not
been announced. but it is expected the
hodv will be taken to England for
burial if travel conditions will per-
nit.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
'PERSH|NG AND
PRES. CONFER
ON sen DING.
BOYS" HOME.
President Wilson Hopes to
Get All United States Sol
Within Eight Months.
diers Home From Abroad

Paris, Jan. 13.-If President Will
son has his way, all of America s
fighting men now in Europe will be
back in the United States within the
next eight months.
1t became known today that the
presidents conference with General
Pershing Saturday dealt exclusively
with the subject of American demo
bilization. The president els known
to be deeply interested in the speed
lest possible return of the American
troops. He realizes their homecoming
affects every fireside in the United
States and he is therefore anxious
to cut the red tape and allow the
men to go back to civil life without
any delay not absolutely imperative
Mr.. Wilson, it is understood, ques-
toned General Pershing particularly
with regard to the German merchant
marine available for the transporta-
ton of our soldiers. 1t is believed
communicating by America of such
ships as the Bismarck, Hindenburg
and other giant German liners, to-
gether with other vessels in German
ports, will do much to expedite the
situation
To finish the job within the next
eight months is not impossible. 1t
is impossible for anyone in France
and this includes the president-not
to know the deep longing in the heart
of every American soldier to get back
to his home folks. This is the prime
reason for the presidents summoning
General Pershing, and he will con-
tinue, despite his other pressing du-
ties in connection with the peace con-
ference, to do all he can for the SOL
diers. i
Mr.. Wilson believes the difficult
ties of transportation now apparent
can be overcome. He thinks the
bridge of ships which carried Amer
ica's men across the Atlantic to the
battlefield should be just as able to
return them to their homes.
To that end he will work with the
utmost energy.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
.SPEAKERSF0R
FARM MEET
'0F SATURDAY
ARE SELECTO D

A monster meeting will be held
next Saturday afternoon at the High
School for a discussion Of the VAL
ley's water problems, according to
an announcement made today by DR..
Woodbridge oJhnson, farm adviser.
The meet will be the January sub
stitute for the scheduled Farm As
sembly and will mark the conclu-
sion Of the Farm Bureaus campaign
of education on water measures.
The speakers will be Walter Pack
ard, assistant leader of farm advis-
ers Of the state; Attorney Phil E..
Swing and President Leroy Holt of
the Irrigation District. Mr.. Packard
will speak on the broader aspects of
conservation of the waters of the Col
orado, Mr.. Swing on ratification of
the contract, and President Holt on
the attitude of Secretary Lane on the
questions of the coming election.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
Court SOaks
Wet ViolatOrs

With both city and county courts
and their officers on wary watch, the
fate of the "blind pigger" in Ell Cen
tro and vicinity seems to be sealed
The latest victim of the delusion that
because the city is in the desert it
should be made into an oasis of drink
is Windy Jones, colored.
Jones, who was recently exoner-
ated of any blame in shooting
scrape at the negro settlement across
the tracks, was today fined 5000 in
Judge Whitelaw's court after he had
pied guilty to charge of violating
the stringent liquor laws.
Jones was arrested by City Off
GERS Jim Hill and Frank Cleveland and
was found to have seven or eight
quarts of fiery ''tea kettle" in his pos
session.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
Indian Ending
Long Journey

Completing the last lap of an 49,
000-mile tour, which included visits
20 Hawaii, Japan China, Siberia, Rus
Hailstorm, one of the few full-blood-
sia and the Philippine Islands, Chief
ed redskin actors of the vaudeville
stage, is IN El Centre.
Chief Hailstorm, who is now on his
way to his tribal home at Cherokee,
Okla, will show tonight at the Pal
ace Theatre. After few months
rest he will again go on tour and will
visit all European countries.
His eastern tour occupied four
years time In the Orient he was
not known as an Indian, but as an
American meaning the original
American, in contradistinction to the
American white man, who is dubbed
a Yankee" 'x.ss
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
$4,000 IN SUIT
FOR ALIENATION

Alleging alienation of the affec-
tions of his wife, Hattie Benskin
Cramner, Elmer Cramner, well
known Valley resident, today insti-
tuted suit in Superior court against
A. B. Kuffle. The husband asks
compensation of $4,000 for the al
legged loss of his wife's affections.
The couple were married in Mis-
souri, in 1901. The complaint as
serts that Mrs. Cramner, at Kuffle's
hehest, left the complainant about
four months ago and that she refuses
to live with him.
The attorneys for the plaintiff are
James E. Wla1rs discs Stewart Ross,
r. B. Whit rampaigiEank j. Macom-
ber.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
j. S. ALLOTMENT 7
CHECKS DELAYED
IN WASHINGTON

Washington, Jan. 13.-Of two and
one-half million checks for dependent
allotment allowances deducted from
soldiers pay for November and De
cember, only $4,000 have been
mailed.
Secretary Glass, reporting today
the War Risk Bureau work, in re-
sponse to a Senate resolution, said
all October payments had been made.
Checks for the two months past will
be out before the end of January.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
MORE CLASHES
BETWEEN POLICE
AND STRIKERS
(By Associated Press)

Buenos Aires, Jan. 3.-At A this
morning it was reported that there
had been serious clashes between
strikers and troops since 10 last night
when it was believed the government
had the situation in hand. Reports
from Monteviedo say the authorities
are strengthening the forces against
the Bolshevik movement. Troops have
been thrown around Villa DecerrO, To-
calizing the strike disorders to that
district, where there are number OF
American packing houses.
Civilian guards, with rifles and
drawn revolvers, patrolled Buenos
Aires Sunday. 1t is announced that
$50 persons suspected of being impli-
Gated in Bolshevik movement aimed
to overthrow the government have
been arrested.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
IMPORTANT Me- 7
Of {. ". NJ. s.
ON TUESDAY

The women of the Christian church
are to be the guests of the Woman's
Missionary Society at noon lunch
con at the church on Tuesday.
During this time the pastor, Rev.
A. F. Roadhouse, will present his pro-
gram for the work of the coming
year. After a brief social hour, the
members of the C. w. B. M. will give
the following pogram.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
SUPREME COURT
IN IMPORTANT
DRY DECISION
(By Associated press)

Washington, Jan. 13.-The Su-
preme court today held valid the
"bone dry prohibition law prohib-
iting the transportation of liquor
from one state to another for bev-
erage purposes, even when intended
for personal use.
Justice McReynolds, in a dissent
ing opinion, concurred in by Justice
Clark, declared the Reed amendment
was not an interstate commerce regu-
lation measure, but direct informed
ding with states affairs, which is
beyond federal power.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
APPEALS
READY ACT|O n
ON AID BILL

(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 13.-President
Wilson today sent an urgent mes
sage to Senator Martin and Repre-
sentative Sherley, chairmen of the
Congressional appropriation commit
tees, asking them to present all pos
sible urgency to Congress of the
need for immediate favorable action
upon his request appropriating $780,
100000 for food relief in Europe.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(Bv Associated Press)

Berlin, Jan. 13.-G vernm mt
forces yesterday captured police head
quarters after a short bombardment
When the fighting began the troops
fired few shells and then waited
to see the effect upon the Sparta
cans. When the latter failed to show
signs of yielding, two men wer sent
forward with a white flag, demanding
surrender. They were fired upon and
killed. Artillery fire was then re-
sumed. The Spartacans then began
trying to flee. The soldiers thereupon
stormed the building and took sew
eral hundred prisoners. 1t is report
ed the Bolsheviks suffered a loss of
fifty killed and many wounded.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(BY Associated Pressl

Paris, Jan. 13.-America has in
formed the Allied governments, ac-
cOrding to the Temps, that it is ready
TO send an American expeditionary
force to Poland This force, the news
paper states, will be able to "at least
double the support given by the two
Polish divisions to be sent from the
western front and will enable the
Poles to VIGOROUSLY resist the Boil
sheviks.''
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(Ry Associated Pressl

Paris, Jan. 13.-Outlining some of
the chief territorial problems before
the Peace Conference, the Matin says
Britain, in additional colonial claims,
will seek to link her African colonies
with India by means of protecto-
rate over consenting Arab states.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(By Associated Pressl

London, Jan. 13.-Today at ses-
sion of Allied military advisers in
Paris the suggestion was made that
the Allies occupy some German ports,
accordance to an Exchange Telegraph
disnatch from Paris
The occupations would be under
taken as guarantee for the car
rying out by Germany Of the arlnis-
tice conditions and as a punishment
of Germany's military methods %
complying with some of the armis
tice terms.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
MAY COMMANDER
PRIVATE BOATS.

WashingtOn-Legal officers of
the government are looking into
the question of the powers of the
federal government to cOmman-
deer privately owned harbor
boats at New York to meet the
necessities of the civil popula-
tiOn. Sma
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(BY Associated Press J
(Bv Associated Pre- ss)

Washington, Jan. 13.-In a mes
sage today solmenly urging Congress
to appropriate the S100,000,000 re-
quested for European food relief,
President Wilson said that Bolshev-
ism, steadily advancing westward,
could only be stopped by food.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(RY Associated Pressl

Paris, Jan. 13.-Inquiries in official
American circles here elicit the infor-
nation that the United States has
not undertaken to send troops to Po-
land, as intimated in Paris newspa-
pers.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(Bv Associated / lressl


Nothing has developed to alter the
statement that the American dele.
gates are primarily concerned with.
the creation of league of nations,
making just peace, territorial am
bitions, local quarrels and rivalry
among European delegates secondary
IN the minds of Americans. Presi-
dent Wilson and his commissioners
are working on the theory that Great
Britain, France, Italy and he rest
of the world want some new machin-
cry with which to prevent war. The
business of conversations which be-
gan today is to find common ground
on which all can unite for such pur-
poses.
(By Associated Press,
Washington. Jan. 13.-A resolution
to record the Senate as favoring with
drawal of American troops from Rus
sia "as soon as practicable" was in
troduced today by Senator Johnson of
California, with the assertion that
the United States government evil
IDENTIFY had no Russian policy and was
inviting disfavor
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
AVIATORS DIE
IN ACCIDENT.

, tRV Associated Press)
Fort WOrth-Lieut. John Gar
but of Sheridan, Wyo., and Me-
chanic r. Quinn Of Pittsburg, Pa,
were killed today when an air
plane dropped into tail srin and
fell 5000 feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
WASHINGTON O. KS
PROHIBITION.

(By Associated Press)
Observation-Disclosures ratify-
ing the federal prohibition
amendment passed the Washing
ton Senate and Assembly today.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(By Associated Press)

London, Jan. 13.-Reports indicate
that the Spartacan forces have lost
1900 killed since the outbreak of the
revolution.
The Luxemburg government has
issued proclamation appealing to
the people to stand against the move
ment for the establishment of re-
public. Duchess Marie has declared
her readiness to abdicate if her re-
tention of the throne be anobstacle
to the government decision to seek
an economic alliance with the Entente
powers.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Jan. 13.-The American and
British representatives will hold
conference with German admiralty
authorities at Treves, Wednesday, for
the purpose of acquiring possession
of German and Austrian passenger
ships for the transportation of troops.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
Last Minute
Bulletins
OWNERS SAY
mo ARBITRATION"
(BV ASSOcIated PreS

(By ASSOCIATED Press)
New YOrk-Private owners of
harbOr boats whose employees, to-
gether with those of the Railroad
Administration, went on strike
last week in an attempt to enforce
arbitration of their demands for
higher wages and an eight-hOur
day, refused today to submit their
side of the controversy for de-
cisiOn to the War Labor Board.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
j. s. VESSEL
IN DISTRESS
OFF CA MAD 4
(By Associated Press)

Halifax, N. s., Jan. Wireless
dispatches from vessels standing by
the United States Shipping Board
steamship Astalia, in distress off the
Nova Scotia coast since Saturday,
brought news that the rescue of for
ty-four of the crew had commenced
this morning. One lifeboat with sew
enteen men capsized and two We're
drowned.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
GOVT, AGEN is
ARREST SEVEN
TUCSON PEOPLE
(Bv Associated Press)

Tucson, Aiz., Jan. 13.-Seven prom
inent Mexican-American residents of
Tucson and Douglas were arrested to-
day by the federal authorities,
charged with smuggling arms into
Mexico in connection with a new rev.
OlutiOnary movement.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
AID PEECE-LONDON DATE
WOMAN OPPOSES
@ uNNy

RenO-Charging that the elec-
ton of Senator Henderson of
Nevada was brought about
through violation of the law gov
erning expense accounts, Miss
Anne Martin, independent can
didate in opposition to Hender-
son, today sent a letter asking
Senator POmerene, chairman of
the elections committee, to hold
an investigation.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
SOCIALIST.
L: A De RS.
ARRESTE
IN GERMANY
Heads of the Spartacan
Group i'm Berlin, Includ-
ing Woman Chief, Have
Been Apprehended.
(RY Associated Press)

(bY ASSOCIHICU FTESSJ
Berlin, Jan. 13.-Rosa LuXemburg,
associated with Liebknecht in the
leadership Of the rebellious Sparta
can forces, has been arrested by
government soldiers, according to a
report to the Taerlicherunndshau.
Liebknech'ts son is also reported to
have been taken.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(Rv Assncia ed Pross)

(8v ASsnclal ed PrnsS1
Vienna, Jan. 13.-It will be possible
to maintain the nations present bread
ration in Vienna and the remainder of
German Austria until the middle of
February, the food ministry an
nounced to-day because of having been
supplied by the Entente Food Com
mission with grain.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
EXPECT DRY
VOTE TONIGHT.

Saeramento-The ssembl,
this morning voted. AZ TO 30.
against postponement Of action
on the federal prohibition amend
ment. A final vote IL expected
late today or tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
TWO HUNDRED
VAIL. |. E|::Y [: | T.E 6 6
ATTEND ROAD
I|..E:DDRlT|( |.
Although Four Hundred
Started for Ceremony of
National Highway Open
ing, Only Half Arrived.

Although it is estimate6~fhat more
than 400 Imperial Valley people at
tempted the trip, not more than 200
landed, at Aguijito, the eerie setting
for the formal celebration of the
opening of the new national high
way which links MeXicali and En-
senada over desert and mountain
top.
Unused to the Mexican highways,
which, in the lowlands, branch off at
the least provocation, and facing dust
clouds that defied the best working
gas mask, not to mention innumer-
able chuck holes and the natural me-
chanical troubles chronically develop
ing on automobiles on long trip,
at least half who started gave up
the ghost, either voluntarily or in
voluntarily.
At comparatively early hour yes
terday afternoon MeXicali, the Low
er California metropolis and capital,
was almost converted into an Ameri-
can city by the incoming stragglers,
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(RY Associated Pressl

Belgrade, Jan. 13.-Immediate
withdrawal from Montenegro of all
Italian troops is demanded by the
Montenegrin National Assembly.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
Pre-: NIE:R||io'
EMP E:A(;E:
COM: 4 Botj
IN PARIS
Series of COnv ersatiOns
Are Begun Today to Lay
the Foundation for Ac.
tuai Peace Terms.
(Ry Associated Press)

Paris, Jan. 13.-The first actual
session of the Peace Congress is be-
ing held today, although it is Off
cially designated as one of series
Of conversations for laying the
groundwork for the structure, which
will later be presented to the formal
assembly.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Copenhagen, Jan. 13.-British
troops have occupied Dusseldorf,
which has been in the hands of the
Srartacans, according to a report
from eBrlin.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
Continued on Page Four
ong and business session

Song and business session.
Bible study, "The Book of Ruth"
Mrs. A. G, Campbell.
Scripture quotations
Prayer circle, Mrs. j. f. Hodge
Mrs. w. M. Hayes and Mr. Road
house..
Talk, "The Women of the Eastern
World at Home Tasks" Mrs. T. M
Gill.
Reading, with Christ in Africa
Mrs. w. NJ. Nayes.
Paper, "Chfistian and Non-Chris
tian Homes in India" Mrs. r. w
Campbell.
Sketch of missionary, "Miss Eve
lyn Utter" Mrs. G. n. Kennedy.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(Bv Associated Prnss)

London, Jan. 13.-Karl Radek, Boil
sheviki emissarv at Berlin. has been
arrested, according to Berlin advices
to the Exchange Telegraph. The dis
patch also reports the capture of the
Boetzow brewery by government
forces.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-13
(By Associated Press

(By Associated Press)
Berlin, Jan. 13.-The Silesian rail-
way station, the last important Spar
tacan stronghold in Greater Berlin,
is now in possession of the govern
ment. A
The Montana nonpartisan. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1918-192?, 1919-05-31

atlng a wrong impression in the ter.
ritory tributary to the Twin Cities
Of the attitude Of the people and le-
gitimate business interests of their
own cities.
RESERVE SYSTEM STUDIED
"While in Minneapolis we investi-
gated the requirements and rules of
the Federal Reserve bank regarding
membership in the federal reserve
system. We made no application on
behalf of the Bank of North Dakota
for membership, but merely seized
the opportunity to become posted on
the laws and the rules. Mr.. Waters
and Mr.. Cathro and the Industrial
commission are not by any means GER
tain yet whether it will be advan-
tageous for the Bank of North Dakota
to affiliate with the reserve system, if
lit is eligible to affiliate.
bankers are naturally conselva-
tive, perhaps properly so, and it must
be remembered that the idea of the
Bank of North Dakota came from the
farmers and not the bankers, so we
can hardly look lat the outset, before
the plan is thorouhly tried, for COM
plete and enthusiastic Endorsement Of
our new state bank from all bankers.
especially out-of-the-state bankers.
But we were all very agreeably sur
prised, after what the Twin Cities
papers have said, to find that the
bankers there are not by any means
bitter or prejudiced. They say it is
this states business and they see no
objection to North Dakota trying this
plan, and that if it succeeds they will
be the first ones to acclaim it. Both
Mr. Waters and Mr.. Cathro are we'll
known in the Twin Cities and the fact
that they are to run the new bank for
the industrial commission has already
established a character and credit for
the new institution before it has even
opened it's doors.
LOWER MORTGAGE INTEREST
From our investigation and
study, confirmed by our talks with
bankers, we are convinced that
the farm mortgage business which
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