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Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
SWINGS REPORT TO IRRIGATION DIRECTORS CAUSES
SOME TO SEE SITUATION IN NEW LIGHT.
Problems While
foS
Valley Immediate ctiOn Needed.

That Imperial Valley has not yet
suffered enough or gone thru enough
fire to appreciate the drastic water
situation, is the opinion Phil Swing,
attorney for the Irrigation District,
,tated in his report to the directors
of that body yesterday afternoon.
Swing stated that there are many
important questions that will come
up in the immediate future and while
the All American canal legislation,
may seem to some, to be little early,
still in view of the pending problems,
It is very vital to the interests of the
valley that the entire valley get be-
hind the Kettner bill and push and
push hard In his talk Mr.. Swing
sketched the early history of the bal
ley, told of the hardships which the
early settlers had to endure in wrest-
ling this vast irrigated section from
the grasp of the wilderness and stat
ed that these men had endured
enough, suffered enough to realize
the Importance of the water situation.
With Mexico reaching out grasping
hands to control the water supply in
the valley and with the proposed Mex
lean farm bill which will add $4,000
acres of irrigated land to the lands
below the line, the Americans ranch
er's water rights are in jeojardy, stat
ed Mr.. Swing.
Swing bitterly denounced the Los
Angeles Times and the vast Otis
Chandler interests in Mexico for what
he termed vicious attempt to estals
lish large japanese and Chinese set
Elements in that territory by depriv-
ing the American farmer of his wa.
ter rights through increased tapping
Of the Colorado river and opposition
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
Local Syndicate Controlling
5000 Acres of Land Will
Put Down Wells and Farm
Coyote Wells Land.
TO COMMENCE WORK
FIRST OF OCTOBER
viii Level 200 Acres and
Plant to Early Crops. Dis
trict Said TO be Absolutely
FrOStIess.

A new oil and development syndi-
cate has been formed in the valley
by local business men for the pur-
pose Of promoting three thousand
acros near Coyote Wells.
Known under the name of the Coy
ote Wells Oil and Development COM
pany, this organization bids fair to
be among the leaders when oil is
brought in at Coyote Wells. While the
men interested in this company are
not so much interested in securing oil
as they are in making the top of the
ground suitable for crops and con-
template the development of wells
which will adequately irrigate the
land, still when the land is in crops
the company will drill for oil
P. X. Morrow, business manager
Of the company spent several months
with Prof. Thomas II. Feagan of Aus
.tralia, . who is q scientist of note
While associated with Prof. Feagan,
Morrow made a complete survey of
the underground currents of water in
Southern California. The party made
q survey of the Irwin ranch in Orange
county and everywhere that Prof. Fea
gan said there was water under the
ground, water was produced,
In determining the location of un-
derground streams small instru-
ment known as an aquagraph was
used. This instrument is composed of
a delicate set of coils which accurate
ly register the magnetism made by
water rushing through under surface
caverns Morrow used this instrument
on the Coyote Wells properties and es-
CImates that we'll producing $50
inches Of water, or 1850 gallons per
minute, can be produced.
The holdings of this syndicate fol-
low closely the railroad tracks and
are near the point where the railway
company dug thirty-foot we'll which
<~tlced $4,000 gallons of water per
rsiVe This water was used by the
A"'ii Oetd SoiloCi uCGlOIl CdillDS ana ny
the state highway engineers when the
highway to the mountains was built in
1914 and 1915.
The holdings of the company in
clude 1880 acres of land which can be
leveled for approximately $500 per
acre and about 900 acres of rough
oil lands. The farming land is suit
able for the growing OF. all early crops
as the land lays between the two frost
belts and is said to be absolutely FROST
less with an elevation of 600 feet
above sea level A study of the cit
rus lands on the coast shows that
the most productive citrus lands are
located at an elevation, of around 500
feet and that the soil is composed of
the same ingrediments as the Coyote
Wells SOIL
The company will commence level
ing 200 acres of this land as soon as
the weather moderates about the first
of October and expects to have the
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
OA|RYMAN DOES
SOME FIGURING
GETS RESULTS

Every dairyman in Imperial valley
who wants to make more money with
less labor must have read the articles
in The Press about the profits of the
Humboldt dairymen and the kind of
cooperation that has made them pos
sible with great interest
A local dairyman figuring along
the lines suggested by The Press
found that the profits of the average
Humboldt dairyman on the average
butter-fat production were. twelve
times his profits.
II see,' he said, 'that the money
l have been putting into more stock
and into the bank has been savings
from my wages, and my profit over
wages, depreciation and costs is now
running about 25 cents head a
month, while the Humboldt dairymen
must be averaging monthly profit
of about twelve times that amount
and, of course the top-notchers must
be making good deal more.
What interests me most" he went
on to say, "is that an increase of one
fifth in our present butter
fat is equal to all the manufacturer
gets for his manufacturing and dis
tributing service. If we could save 25
per cent of this our share of the saw
ing would only be equal to what we
would get out of an increase of three
fourths of a pound butter-fat a month
from each cow"
This dairyman sees clearly, now
that he has done his own figuring, the
truth in the statement made by Dean
Hunt, chief of the Department of
Agriculture which although it has al
ready been printed in The Press
should be kept constantly in mind:
''If the dairyman is going to make
money" said the Dean, 'there are
two ways for him to do it; it is to
produce more milk or better anilk
There isn't any other way. because
butter is a world product and is sub
ject to world market and you can
ship butter around the world for two
or three cents. 1t is shipped from
Australia to Liverpool for one cent
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
o the All American canal bill.

to the All American canal bill.
When interviewed Mr.. Swing said:
"The Otis s-Chandler interests are
seeking to establish homes for Orien.
tai aliens at the expense Of American
citizens. Evidence of their hand in
Washington to block the all-American
canal was seen at every turn.
Influence Northern SOlOns
Through California Congressman,
but not those from Southern Califor-
MIA, their interests have been protect
ed and information furnished on all
developments pertaining to their priv
ileges. Their propaganda was con-
tinually for action that would give
them control of the Colorado River
waters"
The all-American canal project
would have its source of water at the
Laguna dam of the Colorado River
and by utilizing waterway practic-
ally parallel with the border line
would open a rich mesar egion east Of
Holtville and extending to Yuma. In
addition it would give route over
American soil.
More than Half Used
By an agreement with land inter-
ests below the border, half of the wa
ter is taken by the holders of the
Mexican territory in return for the
use of the waterway, but the Imper-
ial district pays for the upkeep.
That the agreement to take only
so per cent of the water for Mexican
soil is being violated is revealed by
figures of the district office which
show that last July more than Sc per
cent was utilized below the border.
Sentiment from Mexico is strong
against the project" Mr.. Swing stat
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13

ed. "The situation is more serious
than nirety-nine out of 100 persons
realize, and it is no time to handle
it with kid gloves. A crisis is approcn-
ing and those on Mexican soil realize
it,"
At this point Mr. Swing quoted
from a recent issue Of the New York
Sun, which stated $3,OOO,OOO rorpor-
alton with 175,0OO acres of land near
MeXicali had been formed and was
seeking laborers to handle crops of
cotton, corn and rice.
Mexico Area a Sponge
81 look en- that area south of the
border as a sponge draining our wa
ter supply drop by DROP" Mr. Swing
added. 81 am confident the Federal
courts would rule that Imperial Val
ley has a right to all the water it is
using or could use, but what would
be the good if on the courthouse steps
we should be hit over the head and
half of the supply taken away"
In conclusion Mr.. Swing issued a
forceful appeal for United States
support of the valley in the fight for
an all-American canal and warning
that the present rich agriculture sec
ton will feel the severe want of ir-
rigational water unless the interests
below the border are checked in their
campaign imperiling American rights.
An additional idea of the alien men,
ace in Mexico was presented by Su-
pervisor Brooks, who was a member
of the committee that went to Wash
ington, when he declared he was in
formed 20O0 Chinese in a unit had
started for Mexico to take up land
and become an additional drain upon
the water supply.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
Sheriffs Party Fails to Find
Any Evidence of Men on
Desert. Bell Never Left
San Diego.
WILD RUMOR TRACED
TO BAY CITY LAWYER
Attorney Brandt of San Die
go Responsible for Telc-
phone Calls Stating that
Men Had Been Lost.

/ Mystery surrounds the story of D.
w. Bell and Henry Kruger who were
! reported as having been lost on the
desert near Coyote Wells and for
whom search party from the sher-
ifs office spent several hours on the
sands near the wells trying to locate
them yesterday.
At first reports it was stated that
the two men left San Diego Saturday
and were to register at the Barbara
Worth hotel here. Telephone COM
munications from an attorney in San
Diego by the name of Brandt to II. w.
Horton stated that Mrs. Kruger was
in dying condition and asked that
efforts be made to find Kruger When
it was learned that the men were not
registered at any hotel in the valley
fears for their safety were immediate
ly aroused and search of the entire
valley was made.
San Diego advises stated that the
two men would drive machine over
to the valley and reports of stage
drivers seeing car alongside of the
highway near Coyote Wells added
testimony that the men had gone
across the sands and had been lost
Up to last night friends of the two
men in the valley were still search
ing for them. San Diego newspapers
called the valley asking for informa-
tion in regard to the affair and stated
that Bell never had left San Diego
but was in the office at the time the
telephone communication was being
made and that Mrs. Kruger was not
and had not been i'll, despite the fact
that Brandt had phoned three times
that Mrs. Kruger was at deaths door.
Officials here are of the opinion
that there has been domestic trouble
in the Kruger family and that Kruger
decided to leave. The theory is that he
told his wife he was coming to the
valley but in fact never entered a val
ley stage or drove over himself. When
Mrs. Kruger found that Kruger was
in fact going she, it is supposed, went
to Brandt and had him telephone that
Mrs. Kruger was dying, in an effort
to get Kruger to return to San Diego.
1t has been definitely established
that Kruger has not been in the val
ley. Meanwhile the officials in San
Diego and Imperial counties are
watching the affair with much inter-
est.
A new light is thrown on the mys-
terry by the appearance in the valley
of c. +. Weight, son-in-law Of Mrs.
Kruger, and II. O. Williams, who came
to the valley last night to try and To-
cate Kruger
Weight states that the first inti-
nation of the disappearance Of the
man was had by the family when
newspaper reporters Of San Diego
appeared at the Kruger home for
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
RUSH SUPPLY TO
DEFEATED ARMY

WASHINGTON, Aug 13.-Material
for the air of Kolchaks retreating
army in Siberia are being rushed to
VladivstOk by the United States. 1t
is officially stated that forty-five
thousand rifles and several million
rounds of ammunition have been sent
from San Francisco. More equipment
will go forward this week, the amount
not disclosed, but said to be very
large consignment.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
Pointers
Fight Fire

COBLENZ, Aug. 13.-Two hun
dred officers, recent graduates
from West Point, joined with hum
dreds of doughboys and civilians
in fighting fire which threat
ened to estroy the Moravian COL
ony, the home of the Ancient Or
der of Religious Workers at Neu-
wied, headquarters for the first
division.
WestpOinters who are touring
the battlefields and occupied area
were attending a dance, given in
their honor when the fire was dis
covered just after midnight. The
flames got beyond the control of
the Germans and Americans were
summoned to help.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
INSANE MAN
HOLDS UP BANK
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Aug. IA hold
up man entered the offices of the
Munsey Trust company here this
morning and after pointing two pis-
tolls at the teller, demanded that he
be given a hundred and fifty thous-
and dollars. He fired one shot at the
clerk and then shot himself through
the jaw. He was removed to the hos
pital where it is stated that the man
is insane.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
WATER IS THRE EAT ENED
Booze Brings
Fortunes

LONDON, July 81. (By A. P.
Correspondence. y Three silver
fox skins for which the owner re-
fused an offer of $25O0 were OBJ
tanned in Archangel for six bot
ties of whisky by a British Off
Ger just returned from nothern ST.
IBERIA.
Another officer traded case
of champagne for a diamond
necklace said to be worth thous-
ands of dollars. The returning
soldiers state that the natives will
sell their most choice possessions
for bottle of intoxicating liquor
and many of them brought back
fortunes in skins and other moth
ern treasures.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
PRESIDTNT VETOES
SENATE BILL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-It is re-
ported that President Wilson has We
toed the law repeating the daylight
saving and doubt is expressed that
congress will be able to muster the
necessary two-thirds vote to pass over
the veto.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
ANTI-BOLSHEVlkI
CAPTURE FORTRESS

VIENNA, Aug. 13.--The fortress
at Dubno in southwestern Volhynia
has been captured by the Ukranians
from Bolsheviki forces, according to
an official Ukranian report.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
PLUMB PLAN
NOT SAFE OR FAIR"
(By Associated Press)

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Aug. 49,
Gov. Cornwall answering communica-
tions from the Federal Railway en-
ployees of the Chesapeak & Ohio
railway, crticizing his opposition to
the Plumb plan for the tripartite con-
trol of the railroads, characterized the
plan as neither sane nor just"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
STEAMER STRIKES
MINE IN NORTH SEA
(By Associated Press)

Dover, Aug. 13.-The American
steamer Englewood struck mine in
the north sea off the river Thames
and wirelessed for help. The steam
er is in no immediate danger of sink
ing but tugs are standing by while
the steamer is making it for the
Thames under it's own opwer.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
Fl PEOPLE EXPELLED
FROM MEXICO
(Bv Associated Press)

Ell PASO, Aug. 13.-A total of 81
persons have been expelled from Mex
leo recently on orders from Carranza
of whom many were Americans, ac-
cording to the Spanish newspaper
published at Mexico City. Misconduct
while in Mexico was given as the
reason.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13

rs beginning to look as tho the
Philippines don't want divorce, but
only SEPARATE maintenance. Manila
Bulletin,
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13

land in crops next spring. Tomatoes,
cantaloupes and potatoes will be the
first crops planted.
The company is non-Stock non-
assessment one being purely a devel-
opment company. All of the profits
will be turned back into the develop
ing more of the holdings of the COM
pany. 1t is estimated that total
of $4,000 will be needed to fully de-
velope the land, of which over $4,000
has already been paid in.
The managers of the syndicate are
Thos. E. Magee, president; w. w.
Conklin, secretary and treasurer; Har-
ry w. Krotz, Amos Adams and Ave.
heeo' directors. A!.a IN
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
DANIELS SAILS
FOR HONOLULU
(By Associated Press)

Los Angeles, Aug, 13.-Secretary
of the Navy Daniels sailed for Homo
lulu on board of the dreadnaught New
York. 80
No ceremonies marked the sailing
of the battleship. A light fog which
held up the departure appeared early
last night. Daniels plans to return to
the mainland about the first of Sep
tember.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-13
Entire Future of Valley is At
Stake. Drastic Action Is
Absolutely Necessary


O0O Land Irrigated
of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-06
CLASSzNED ADVERTISING
h!eHEsT PRICE PAID for second.
nand furniture. Lewis Furniture Co.
az ", Main st. Phone 4ss.
S1S5

Get Mr.. JACOBS Tor skilled work in
piano tuning and repairing. Call L.
NJ Futch residence, Phone 245
s7os
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-06
GROVES. FARMS AND HOMES

'O'OoV-iU-acre two-year-old grapefruit grove
xSoo IN b Highlands; easy terms
O'oVo-iv-acre 4-year-old grove In Il High
sr.o lands; quick sale; terms.
So,oO0-17 acres best citrus land scres IN
bearing grove on fine lake In L.
Highlands; terms
s0'ooo-i0-acre 3-year-old grove in L. High.
lands; terms.
"'ooo-iO-acre bearing grove in l.. High.
$1,000 lands; easy terms.
SAo'ooo-i0-acre grove in L. Highlands " In
bearing balance young trees. good
.,n mouse, barn; terms
pAV'ooo-zo acres, OF which 20 acres In bear.
ing and young trees; good house,
si1'ooo-So acres on lake in L. Highlands,
modern home, also small cottage and
poat house: 10 acres bearing grove.
balance rich land; terms,
T,5O0-SO acres ~ miles from lakeland.
10 acres one and three-year citrus
grove, balance under pillow and tim
Der; terms.
So'soo-Sh acre grove, part in bearing, one
mile from town, good house, barn ;
terms
sl,sOo-lO-acre farm az miles. some bearing
trees, part planted to corn, balance
round timber; good house, barn
pony, wagon and all tools.
Sl,2OO-l0-acre farm near Winston, Y under
cultivation, balance timber; new
$Z'5oO-5-ac farm, IL -acre bearing grove,
balance rich land good muse. barn !:
close in and a big bargain
Sb'oOo-ll5 acres. four miles, bearing grove,
rich farming land, small house
terms.
S5,5oO-5 IA acres close in, part bearing
trees, balance rich Iand terms.
w ooO-ll acres on beautiful lake close in.
~ acres bearing trees, acres young
grove, garden. holNe grounds, good
S,foom house. barn; easy terms.
S2'6OO-6O acres N lake, miles. y citrus
land balacce truck aud farming, part
cleared bargain; terms.
List OF fine city property and bungalows,
well located Large list of producing groves
IN other parts of Polk county. also farming
ands near Lakeland at $25 and $50 per acre
LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH ME.
L. j. KAUFMAN,
Phone 428
Telegram Building. Lakeland, Florida.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-06

FOR SALE-Baby's sulkey with reed
sides and leather top; almost new
A bargain. See Mrs. Cecil Scott.
Palmetto and Johnson SITS.
ss45
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-06
ssan % n n n o d n n q o
FOR SALE
LAND FOR SALE
..suna o u u q q o u U q O

Write me IL you are looking for the
Nat located I'VE, ten, twenty or forty
.,,.s. highest grade grove land, also
,ood for general farming and melons,
ANA now in cotton and castor beans.
,ous virgin timber. Two and one
NJ, miles from Lakeland; half mile
rom freight station and packing
,ou.. on county hard road: part on
s.sutltul lake. Can be planted or
%, in grove this winter. Price very
,s,,onable. O. G. LANPHHAR,
sss Lakeland, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
WILLIAMS BARGAIN COUNTER

TWO-STORY HOUSE and two lots
nice location, close in. For quick
sale $4,000.
NICE BUILDING LOT, in fine resi-.
dence part Of city, close In. A
good buy for $3.50.
LARGE, TWO.STORY, S.ROOM
house, all modern conveniences, lot
10Ox145 feet, large garage and SER
wants house, variety of bearing
fruit trees, beautiful shady yard,
fine location One of the incest
homes In the city and very cheap
for $500.
WELL-BUILT, 5-ROOM BUNGALOW
nicely finished, modern convenien'
ces, and two lots, good location
would make desirable home, for only
s1,5OO.. viii be worth much more
In another year.
10 ACRES EXCELLENT TRUCKING
land, fenced with American wire;
all in cultivation, near city on as.
phalt road. Four room house, barn
and stable. Would make nice
and profitable home. Price $500
Terms.
G. J. WILLIAMS
telegram ONCE, or Phone 337-Blaek
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-06

FOR SALE-A Is foot boat equipped
for sailing but light enough for row.
ing. Apply Marion Hetherington,
Phone 1876. 5000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-06

LOST-Bar pin with name Fannie M
rope engraved on it. Reward il
returned to 91S N. Massachusetts.
S927
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-06
NOTICE or APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO
SELL MINORS LAND

Notice is hereby given that on the It'll day
of June, A. d. 1919, will apply to Honorable
Kelsey Banton, county judge in and for Polk
county, state of Florida, at his office in Bar
tow in said county, for an order authorizing
me, as guardian of Geraldine and Janette Jor-
dan, the minors, to sell at private sale the
following real estate belonging to the estate
of said minors, same being in Polk county
Florida, towt: Lots ten (l0) and eleven ul)
in Jno NJ Kilpatrick's addition TO Fort Meade
in Polk county, Florida.
Said minors have the entire interest In said
Such application to be based upon
petition now on file In the Office Of said Judge
This 3rd day Of May. 1919.
NELLYE R. JORDAN, Guardian.
D. 0. ROGERS, Attorney for Guardian
s943
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-06

"ANTED-Table boarders and room
ers; comfortable rooms; good homo
cooking; reasonable rates. sos
o'ahee 81. SS9e
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-06

LOST-ln or near the KILLER Hote,
about one month ago, a lady's
cameo ring. The ring is not worth
over $40 but being a family keepsake
a reward Of $25 will be paid for its
return to the Evening Telegram and
no questions asked. 1898
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-06
NOTICE

The rumor has been afioat in and
around Lakeland that I was sever
ing my connection with the FIRST Ma.
tional Bank of Lakeland, and that
would retire as president. | tago
this method of correcting such a
rumor and wish to state in conclusion
that it is my intention to remain with
this bank indefinitely. Also wish to
thank all my friends who have en-
trusted their business to our care and
will appreciate a continuance of your
patronage.
G. M. CLAYTON,
President.
First National Bank of Lakeland, Fla
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-06
WANTED TO BUY

Five room modern bungalow on the
South side. Must be low priced. Give
iuli description and price and terms
first letter together with location.
Bungalow" care Telegram 1922
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

The demand for Crow tires is increasing every
day. which itself the best indication of the merit of
the product
Get in on the ground floor and share in the
handsome earnings that the Crow Tire and Rubber
Company is bound to enjoy.
Thousands upon thousands of people have made
money buying stock in tire and rubber companies.
Many more going to make money by investing in
the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-06

Is what can be consistently said of the Crow Tire
and Rubber Company While operating in very
small factory with greatly limited output it is really
marvellous that it was possible to pay $50 dividend
and special dividend in 1918 to stockholders We
also paid our regular semi-annual dividend of $40
July LIST, this year.
Using even only common horse sense you can read
lily figure what will be able to pay in dividends
when we get into our big factory, which will be COM
pleted in the near future.