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Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
(By Associated Press

Washington-The governoment
has notified President Carranza
that permission for the passage
of Mexican troops through Amer
lean territory will be withheld for
the present. Mexico wanted to
move 1000 troops from Sonora to
Juarez for operations against
Villa, but the American govern
ment believed the forces which
Mexico proposed to move were
not sufficient to protect Ameri-
can citizens in northern Mexico,
because revolutionists had cut
the railroad between Juarez and
Chihuahua.
The State Department made it
clear that in the event that Car
rama could show that there
was greater necessity for the
presence of force of 1000 men
Immediately south of the border
at Juarez than at Aqua Prieta, in
territory where the Yaqui Indi-
ans are becoming troublesome, the
position of the United States gov
ernment might be altered.
Senator Moses, Republican, in
trcduced a resolution designed to
prohibit the transfer of Carran-
"a troops across the United States
without authorization by Con-
gress. He said that such pelmis-
sion might be construed by the
Villa forces as justifying repris-
ais against the lives and proper
ty of Americans.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
Lodge Support
Nation League

At regular meeting of the Ell Cen
tro Lodge No. 315, Knights of Py-
thias, resolution supporting the
League of Nations was submitted and
unanimously accepted. The resolu-
ton follows:
Whereas, The free nations of the
world, united and inspired by the
desire to save humanity from the hor-
rors of future warfare, have brought
the great war to a victorious close,
and
Whereas, To satisfy the world wide
demand of all right thinking people
for the prevention of war, for the
inauguration of new era of inter
national justice and for the advance
ment of the liberty, progress and
orderly development of the world,
the Paris conference has adopted a
Covenant for a League of Nations );
therefore, be it
Resolved, that this meeting hereby
expresses it's approval of said coven-
ant for League of Nations and that
copies of this resolution be sent to-:
Senator James D. Phelan, senate
chamber, Washington, d. G.
Senator Hiram w. johnson, senate
chamber. Washington, d. &.
Hon. VIM. Howard Taft, president
League to Enforce Peace.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
MAKE PLANS
AERIAL.
To Be
SUNDAY
Eight Planes Expected to
Participate in Maneuvers
Planned to Aid in the Re-
cruit Drive.

Plans We're maturing this afternoon
for the holding on next Sunday aft
ernoon of big aerial circus by
planes from Rockwell Field, San Die
go, under the command Of Captain
Appleby, who is the flight commander
for the recruiting touring party
which arrived here yesterday.
Although the arrangements so far
are only tentative, it is thought that
eight airplanes will participate in the
program of death -defying stunts and
battle maneuvers.
Captain Appleby and Lieutenant F.
V. Quinn today were in communica-
ton by telephone with the command
ing officer at the flying field endeav-
oring to perfect the plans for the cir
Gus. They believe that it will have
a stimulating effect on the campaign
for aerial recruits which is being car
ried on throughout the Valley
If the plans mature, the circus will
be scheduled for from to O'Clock
Sunday afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
CALIPATRIA TO BUY
FIRE APPARATUS

At the session of the Calipatria
ooard of trustees, it was decided that
the city should have fire truck.
The fire fighting apparatus was au-
thorized bv the board, but no deci-
sion as to what to buy was made. 1t
is expected that the purchase will be
made in the near future, however.
A city health and sanitation or
dinance was passed to the second
reading by the board. This ordl-
nance is practically the same that is
in force in other Southern Califor-
MIA cities.
A discussion of the electric light
extension was held, but no decision
made. Also, resolution was passed
in regard to the new subdivision
south of the city. This is to be placed
on the market withing thirty days7-t
is stated.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
BRAWLES W.S.S.
COMMITTEES
ARE ORGANIZED

Organization of sales committees,
War Savings Stamp societies, etc,
in Imperial county. are rapidly near
ing completion" said County Chair
man Collins, late this afternoon.
At luncheon given at the Liberty
Cafe in Brawley today, County Chair
man Collins, together with City Chair
man Rev. Walter Reed and Assistant
County Chairman w. G. Russell, met
with a representative body of busi-
ness men and women for the purpose
of getting immediate Thrift Stamp
sales started in the northern end of
the county.
Major Dunn was appointed city
chairman, while a committee of five
business men were appointed to APP
portion and sell suitable amount of
the Brawley quota to the fruit work.
ers during the next two months. The
Brawley committees are enthusiastic
over the coming campaign and ex-
pect to develop a large amount of
sales from this source.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
DATE Of KHA|R
DIN CASE TO Be
SET THIS WEEK

In preparation for the trial of
Khair Din, Valley rancher, on a
charge of numbering Fareed Baksh,
many Of the principals will go to San
Diego tomorrow. The fourth trial of
the case will be heard in the courts
of the coast county through a change
of venue from Imperial county on an
order granted Monday by Judge
Franklin j. Cole.
Sheriff Charles Applestill will
transfer Khair Din, who has been a
prisoner since the latter part of 1917,
to San Diego, as every proceeding in
the court must be held in the presence
of the defendant. Among the other
principals to go to the coast are
Attorney 0. V. Wilson for the de-
fense and District Attorney f. R.
Simon.
The expectation is that the pre-
siding judge of the San Diego supe-
rior court will not later than Satur-
day designate the date for the open
ing of the case and designate what
jurist will sit in judgment on it.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
Rancher Dies
Train

While en- route to Los Angeles for
treatment, Alvin Everett Stafford, a
we'll known ranch owner and resident
of El Centre, died aboard Southern
Pacific train just after it had passed
through Brawley last night. Death
came peacefully and the body was
removed to this city for burial.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow evening at 8 o'clock at the
chapel of Shafer & Lemons, with the
Rev Hartman of the Presbyterian
church officiating. The body will be
shipped to Lambertville, N. j., for
burial.
Mr.. Stafford, whose home was at
612 Holt street, came to the Valley
about five years ago for his health
and almost immediately interested
himself in ranching enterprise. Some
weeks ago his condition became worse
and arrangements were made for his
removal to the Coast.
lie was 40 years old and is sur
vived by his wife and a daughter.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29

Secretary McIver of the Irrigation
District announced this afternoon that
the work of securing signatures neces-
sary for submitting the proposed bond
issue to Imperial Valley citizens was
now well under way.
Signatures of corporations will
necessarily come slow, it is said, due
to the fact that a corporation sigma
ture cannot be affixed until after a
meeting of it's board of directors has
given the secretar-- authority for
signing the corporations name.
The petitioners must number 800
and their combined holdings must
show total valuation of approx
mately $6,OO0.OO0 or one-fifth of the
ccuntys valuation, which is $50, ,19O.-
S85. The bond election, if held, will
occur during the early part of July.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
Memorial Day
Band Concert

The FL Centre Municipal Band has
prepared rare treat for the public
in very appropriate Memorial Dav
concert to be given Friday afternoon
in the City Park. The following will
be the program:
"Star-Spangled Banner"
March, pride of Columbia"
Waltzes. ''Sumphia". ... CHolzmann)
Vocal sOlo."A Perfect Day OacObs)
Trevor Modem, soloist
One-step, when the Robert f.
Lee ........... (Cunnlngham)
March, "Semper Fideles". (Sousa)
Paraphrase. Nearer, Bv God, to
Thee .(OttO Langley
Waltz, a Little Birch Canoe and
You ................ (ROberts)
Descriptive, "A Summer Evening
in Hawaii" ..... (Wheeler)
March, "Fort Lawton". (McCaughey)
This will be the first appearance OF
the band in its new summer uniforms
If you like good music, go early. The
concert starts at 1870 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
PLAN MEET 7 TO
DISCUSS ROAD
BONDS ISSUE
FOR COUNTY
inclination of the Eel CentrO
Chamber OF Commerce Di-
rectors Is to Oppose the
BrawIey Scheme.

At last nights meeting of the
board of directors Of the Ell Centre
Chamber of Commerce, it was decided
to call full meeting of the cham
her and citizens to talk over the
county highway scheme proposed by
f. S. Lack of Brawley and others.
The county supervisors adopted the
plan last Saturday morning and ord
cred an election held on July 1st, when
the voters of the county will have
opportunity to record their wishes re-
garding proposed bond issue of
$1,5O0,O0O to pay for the roads.
Last nights meeting talked over
the road plans, but it was felt that in
sufficient data was had to make an
Intelligent study. It was also agreed
that the matter was one for the full
chamber and citizens to consider, SO
no recommendations were made as to
the attitude which Ell Centre will take
toward the matter. The former plans
of the highway commission had been
considered unfair to this city and the
west and north ends of the county
and it may be that sentiment will not
favor the plan finally agreed upon by
the supervisors.
The problem of an adequate court
house for the county was also brought
up, and the meeting appeared to IA
Vor some action that will secure a
building fit for the county. The pres
ent structure is too small, awkwardly
arranged, noorly lighted and venti-
lated, and there is almost no protec-
ton for many Of the most important
county records. With a second su-
perior court in the near future, con-
ditions will be worse than formerly
1t is possible the courthouse matter
will come up before the meeting of
the chamber at the same time that
the road scheme is studied.
The matter of the roads is an i'm
portant one. If the Lack scheme is
approved by the voters it will be
many years before it will be possible
to secure any additional roads, as
Brawley will have secured all the
paving needed in that district for a
long time to come hence can be de-
pended upon to oppose any additional
expense for other sections. If the
present plan is found to be fair-and
many believe it will not be-then some
action must be taken at once to place
the injustice before the voters of the
county, so that the bond issue may be
defeated. BY such action it will be
possible to secure another and fairel
system, it is believed.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
(By Associated Press)

Paris, May 29.-The plenary ses-
sion of the Peace Conference to hear
tie Austrian peace terms has been
postponed until Saturday, following
the announcement at the sitting
today that the treaty was yet incom-
plete.
1t is understood that the date fol
it's presentation to the Austrians has
been postponed until Monday.
A settlement of the Adriatic ques-
tons is now a certainty as the re-
suit of negotiations yesterday, accord
ing to statements in high quarters
Under this settlement Fiume be-
comes an Independent city. The ltal-
ians will receive certain Dalmatiar
islands, but it is not believed that they
will get cara or Seblnico.
The counter proposals by Germany
were today delivered to the French
authorities. The will probably be
placed before the Council of Fou
today. The German reply was re-
ceived in instailments. The first
comprised eighty-eight pages. Others
followed and it was understood that
delivery of the document would be
completed before expiration of th(
time limit today.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
MORE TROUBLE
IN OLD MEXICO.

(By Associated Press)
JuareZ-Concentration of Mex
lean federals at Juarez has con-
continued. Two hundred troops
have arrived from Villa Ahamada.
Persistent reports that Villa and
General Angeles have surrounded
Chihuahua City are denied by the
Mexican authorities.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
OPPOSE REPEAL OF
DAYLlGHT SAVING LAW.
ID. IL D.a....A
, Associated Press J

New York-Marcus Marks,
president of the National Day
light Association, has sent ap-
peals to Chambers of Commerce
throughout the nation to join in
a protest against the repeal of
the Daylight Saving law. A rider
on an agricultural bill calls for
its repeal.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
(By Associated Press)

New York, May 29,-Charges that
organized attempts are being made
to poison American public opinion IN
regard to Poland, under the cover OF
defense of the Polish Jews, but In
reality in aid of Germany, have been
made in cablegrams sent to President
Wilson and Pemier Paderewski by
the Society of Polish Engineers apd
Merchants in America.
The society protested that until the
report of the Inter-Allied commission
new investigator" is published, it is
gross injustice that such outrage
Gus charge against the whole nation
should be made"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
NATIONA AL PARKS
ASSN. ORGANIZED.
(By Associated Pre-

IDy RSSUCIdItU IVSSJ
Washington-A National Parks
Association was organized today
as the elimination Of a country
wide movement to understand the
scenery of national parks, to
realize their full economic value
for the nation and to have a
voice in the upbuilding of the
system.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
YANKEE FORCE
IN RUSS LAND
IS RELIEVED
(By Associated Press)

Archangel, May 29.--The first
be the battalion which held the Vole-
ga railway front.
A few American infantry and en-
Gineer detachments still in the front
line trenches are in continuous day
light. There is no midnight sun, but
for two or three hours after II
o'clock at night there was a hazy twi-
light over northern Russia.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
STATUS OF NATION AL
GUARD UNDETERMINED.
BY AssOciated Press

Sacramento-It is officially an
nounced that the governor did not
sign the bill providing for feder-
alization of the National Guard
of California and complying with
the provisions of the National De-
Tense act. 1t has not yet been
determined whether it will be
possible to maintain the National
Guard under the old laws.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
AM MEXICAN TROOPS
INJURED Az CORLENZ.

London-As the result Of fire
in a building which American
troops occupied in the Coblenz
district, and the explosion of Il
munitions dump yesterday, eigh-
ty men are missing, according to
Coblenz dispatch to the EX-
change Telegraph, Company.
A later dispatch said the fire
and explosion occurred near the
frontier of the Bavarian Palitan-
ate, which is in the French area
of OccunatiOn,
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
REGISTER BEFORE
JUNE / TO VOTE
FOR ROAD BONDS

The county register will be closed
June l, and all electors who desire
to vote on the county and state bond
issues must be registered by May 81.
But few days remain and the road
enthusiasts are urged that all whose
names are not on the register call
at once at the office of the county
clerk
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
PLAN PROBATE
WATER ADOPTED

The Imperial Irrigation District
board of directors have adopted a plan
for pro-rating water among the diff
ferent companies during the coming
summer months If July and August,
if such action be necessary. After
first awarding to the various cities
of the county what water may be
needed for domestic purposes, the re-
naming water will be divided as fol-
lows:
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
WILLIS TAS
.NOM|NA It
A \ GEL Il s
IN MEXICO
Former Head of Artillery
for the Bandit Leader Is
Named for Executive Of
Mexico.

Dallas, Tex.-General Angeles
has been declared provisional
president of Mexico by the Willis
tas and Villa has been proclaimed
secretary of war, according to
confidential information which a
former member Of Villas staff
has received.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
POPULAR SUBSCRIPTIONS
FOR DEM. CAMPAIGN FUND.
,y Associated Press }

Chicago-The Democratic ma
tional campaign fund of 1920 will
be raised by popular subscrip-
tions and it is expected that mil
lion and half persons will con-
tribute, Wilbur Marsh, treasurer,
announced in an address before
the national committee today. :.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
MARINE LOSES
IIEE In FIRE.

(By Associated Press
Vallejo-The charred body of
marine was found in the ruins
of a temporary barracks at Mare
Island destroyed by fire last
The property loss was $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
BEANS BRING GOOD
PRICES IN n. Y.
(Bv sSOciated Press

(By Associated Press)
Sacramento--It is announced
that 100000 bags of California's
1913 bean crop sorplus were sold
in New York for export "at a fig
ure above ruling prices"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
GOVERNOR PARDONS
EIXE MEN.
(Rv Associated Press

(By Associated Press
Sacramento--T. j. Brown, SEN
fenced from Tulare county to
six years in San Quentin for big
amy, was among five men whom
the governor pardoned today.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
WILSON CABLES
MEMORIAL DAY
MESSAGE HOME

Washington, May 29.-"In observ-
ing Memorial Day, we commemorate,
not only the reunion of our own coun-
try, but also now the liberation of the
world from one of the most serious
dangers to which free government and
the free life of men were ever eX-
posed" President Wilson said in Me-
mortal Day message cabled to the
American people.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
Last Minute
Bulletins
ADA PROHIBITORY
LAW Is CONSTITUTIONAL.
(By A sSOciated !

IBy ASSOclated PfeSSJ
Reno-The Nevada Supreme
court has upheld the constitution
ality Of the Nevada prohibition
law.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
(BY Associated Press(

Paris, May 29.-President Wilson
will speak at the Memorial Day eX-
ercises tomorrow in the American
cemetery at Suresnes, a suburb of
Paris.
He will lay a wreath in tribute to
the American dead on behalf OF the
Boy Scouts of America.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
ASKS FOR
ARMY OF 100000.

IBy ASSOCIATED Press)
Washington-Secretarv Baker
has renewed his recommendation
to Congress for temporary ar
my of 509,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
(BY Associated Press)

Berlin, May 29.-The semi
Wolff Bureau, circulating a story un-
der an Amsterdam date, which as
serts that the United States is "becom-
ing increasingly dissatisfied with the
developments at Versailles" and that
there is an 'unmstakable strength
ening of inclination for an under
standing with Germany through mod
ification of the peace terms
The correspondent of German
newspaper at Versailles claims that
the Poles are Especially favored by
the Entente because they propose tc
take over Russia's debt to France to-
taling twenty billion francs.
The conservative press of Berlin
condemns the counter proposals OF
the peace terms submitted by Ger
many, especially the financial anc
military concessions.
The pan-German Gazette brands
the reply "suicide.'
The Post says the German people
are doomed to slavery between the
two until new Germany arrives tc
break the chains
The Kruez Zeitung is skeptical OF
the success Of the counter proposals
despite what it calls their submis
siveness.
The Taglische Rundschau says the
German reply is fully as depressing
as the Entente terms
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29

Plymouth, May 29.-The British
Air Ministry today announced that
three flying boats and two airplanes
will be sent out to escort the NC A
to the Royal Air Force mooring sta
ton when it arrives.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
YANKEE PLANE
EXPECTS REACH
LONDON FRIDAY
(By Associated Press }

Brest, May 29.-The NC 4 will
probably start from Lisbon tomorrow,
weather permitting.
Lieutenant Commander Reid wishes
to reach England on Memorial Day,
according to a wireless message.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29
|PLANBLOCKADE|
IN EVENT HUNS
REFUSE TERMS

London, May 29.-The Allied block
ade council at Paris has completed all
arrangements for putting the block
ade of Germany again into force in
case the German delegates refuse to
sign the peace treaty. while complete
plans have been worked out for the
fullest cooperation between the mil
itary and economic forces which will
be employed in case of necessity.
Immediately following a failure OF
the Germans to sign the treaty, Ger
many will be given sventy-two hours
notice Of the termination of the ar
mistice. On the expiration of this
period, the British, French and Amer
leans will advance into Germany. SIM
ultaneously the blockade will be en-
forced as tightly as possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-29

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-08
NO TRACE OF GIRL.
Man Who Was Last With Zelma Frank
Held During Search.

Clinton. May $40 trace has been
found this morning OF Zeima Frank, the
Clinton Girl who mysteriously disap-
peared last Sunday evening. and Err
nest Machanda. who is said TO have
been with the Girl Sunday night, Is
still held in the city jail while search
is being made for the missing giri.
The police have heard several rum
ors of the girls having been seen
since her disappearance, but could get
no definite information last night or
this morning.
According to Machande's story ne
remained with the girl until after D
o'clock Monday morning then left her'
thinking she Was going home. he tens
the police that ne and the girl. VINO Is
IA wears of age, sat on the side OF
launch from early in the evening untii
that hour in the morning. He declares
he has no knowledge of the present
whereabouts Of Miss Frank.
4 thorough search is being maze ioi
the girl. and Machande will be heia
until the mystery surrounding her aus
aanea-ance has been cleared away.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-08
johnson County Wants Paving.

Iowa City. May Son June 20 john
SON county viii vote on the PROPOSE
ton of hard surfacing roads In this
county. the money for the Improvement
to come from the automobile license
fund OF the county.
This was decided upon at special
meeting of the county board and a
bresolution was drawn setting the date
above named.
The action came after conference
OF the county board with members OF
the highway commission, at which
time the new road law was explained
and the fact made known that money
derived from the auto license system
cannot he used after this year without
the proposal being submitted TO the
voters of the county.
There will be about $4,000 per year
available for This purpose, including
federal aid Cor the county. and this
win pave perhaps six miles per year
il il is used Cor that purpose. Property
owners along the line OF paving VIII be
required to pay one-fourth OF the ex-
pense..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-08
FARM WORK TWO WEEKS LATE
Not More Than 20 Per Cent Of Spring
Plowinc Finished

Des Moines. May s.-Farm work is
two weeks behind. On May not more
than 40 per cent o. the customary
amount Of spring blowing had been
done and scarcely a beginning had
been made in planting corn whereas
considerable portion of the intend
ed acreage is normally planted in the
southern counties by that time. The
condition of winter wheat, May !, was
l0G per cent, and less than / per cent
of the acreage seeded last fall VIII be
plowed UP or abandoned from any
cause. The condition o. spring wheat
was IS. and OF tame hay, 101. Frosts
on the morning OF May g tho heavy in
some localities were not generally
damaging
Fruit spraying has been prevented
by the daily rains. Early apples. plums
and cherries are blooming profusely
in the central counties and beginning
10 bloom nearly to the north line. The
cloudy, cool weather is unfavorable
for pollination, particularly Of cherries.