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Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
MEXICO PROMISES
.PREEMPT|0N RIGHT
/ 0 OIL N En-
lBy AssocIated Pressl
(By Associated Press)

MEXICO CITY, July 9.--Article q
of the Mexican constitution which na-
tionalizes petroleum deposits will be
sustained theoretically but all deerees
issued by Carranza will be abrogated
by a presidential decree to be issued
soon, is the information contained in u
statement made last night by Provi-
sional President de la Huerta. Oil
men will be given the right to pre-
empt petroleum claims within five
years, but once preemption IS made
they have indefinite time to drill he
said.
Five generals have taken up arms
against the new Mexican government,
De la Huerta told correspondents last
right, but he also declared that they
did not constitute military menace as
they had few followers. He stated
that not more than $500 men were m
vcived in the ,e.ent outbreaks.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
In The Shadow

Mrs. John F. Mathews passed
away this morning at the family res
idence at 719 He'll street after having
been in bad health for the past two
months.
Mrs. Mathews was born and reared
in Galesburg, Illinois. Her maiden
name was Carrie L. Boyd and after
her marriage to John F. Mathews
they moved to Chicago where they
lived 80 years. Seven years ago they
came to FL Centric. Besides the
husband, she leaves two sons to mourn
her loss, J. f. Mathews, Jr. of Chi
cago, and George l.. Mathews of Los
Angeles.
Services will be held Sunday morn
ing at 1880 at Lemons Undertaking
parlors with Rev. Walter Reed offici-
ating, after which the body will be
removed to Los Angeles and buried
at Englewood Park cemetery, Los
Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
DEMOCRAT LEADER
TO MEET JULY 70
(BY Associated PreSSl

DAYTON. o., July 9.-The first im-
portant conference to arrange for the
democratic party campaign has been
set for July 20 according to a tele-
gram sent Governor Cox from Chair
man Cummings.
Governor Cox stated today that his
personal ompaign headquarters would
be in Columbus but that he would not
comment on the report that the na-
tional headquarters would be estab-
lished there. 'That is matter for the
national committee 20 determine ne
said"
Cummings telegram stated that he
had called a meeting of the entire
national committee on that date to
confer with the governor. Governor
Cox said that he was not certain
whether or not the meeting would be
held here or at Columbus.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
C0LTRA SIGNED
EXPENSE CHECKS
(By Associated Prs~s,

ST. LOUIS, July 9.-Checks signed
by Edward +. Goltra, democratic na-
tional committeeman of Missouri were
given delegates for the purpose of
paying their expenses to the state
convention at Joplin, Missouri. az :.
cording to testimony given by men,
bers of the ST. Louis democratic com
mittee before the senate committee In
vestigating presidential campaign ex-
penditures.
Delegates to the Missouri demo-
cratic convention which helped to
oust Senator Reed from his seat at
the national convention were sup
piled expense money from two fac
tions, one favorable to Pslmsr, the
other favorable to Cox according TO
the testimony offered the investtgat-
ing committee.
Senator Reed who Is member Of
the investigating committee which ~.
sumer hearings hero today took no
part in today's session other than that
he was present.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
JAPANESE CABINET
ATTACKED BY PEERS
(Rv Associated PreSS\


TOXIC, July 9.-The Japanese cab
met is menaced with attack in the
house of peers at the Forthcoming ses-
sion of the diet on the ground that it
is responsible for the prevailing eco
nomic depression.
Peers are opposed to the cabinet,
first, because of the proposed increase
in the income tax urged by the gov
ernment to meet the expense of en-
larging the national defense program;
second. because the government has
failed to adopt necessary steps to heal
the financial disturbances, and, third,
because of the continued military oc-
cupation of Siberia felt to be a need
less drain upon the financial resources
of the country which Japan can never
hope to recover from Siberia.
The diplomatic advisory council ap-
pears to have approved the govern
ment's decision gradually to withdraw
troops from the direction of Chita and
to make the Japanese military head
quarters for the trans-Baikal region at
Manchuria, instead of Chita.
The Toxic Nichinichi maintains that
the real reason for the above with
drawal is found in the governments
Siberian question before the opposition
parties in :the diet.
Commenting on the decision, the
Jill Shimpo calls the action of the gov
ernment- proper. and timely, and ex-.
presses desire that the evacuation OF
a large scale be effected before long
The Jiji particularly wants the whole:
sale withdrawal of the troops realized
because. of financial reasons. It points
out how the expedition has been q
burden to the national treasury, and
declares 'Ahat if the present plan OF
retainings the, troops in Siberia be
maintaineds. the government will be
forced toscarrv out q reckless financial
plan which will inevitably lead to fur
ther financial disturbances.
The Chugai Shimpo processes skep'
ticism over the proposed buffer state
in Siberia. 1t adds: "The question OF
Siberia is serious. 1t affects; the rise
or fall of this empire. and the govern,
ments needs to see that our policy is
we'll adapted to the welfare Of Japan
for years to come" - axe
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
SILK CONCERN IN
TRUSTEES HANDS
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, July 9.-The Klotz-
Throwing company, a silk importing
and manufacturing concern with IL
plants in New England ad the middle
Atlantic states, and with offices in
Japan and China, was today placed in
the hands of the trustees to continue
the business. The house was said to
have assets of 1000. 900 exclusive
of the plants against liabilities of only
$8,OOO,OOO, but that they lack suffi-
cient assets in liquid form to meet inn
mediate demands. The collapse of the
silk values in Japan and the cancella-
tion of orders brought about an acute
financial situation in the company's
financial affairs, it was said
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
CALEX|CO OFFICERS
CL LEAN H0USE

Nine dope fiends have been floated
out of CaleXico within the last three
days, according to reports from the
border city. Due to the fact that dur.
ing the past few weeks many house
burglaries have been reported, con-
centrated effort has been made to
clean out this class of undesirables.
A pitiful case of man and woman
with a daughter IA years of age. and
whom they had trained to act as q
go-between in securing dope. were
numbered among the unfortunates who
We're sent out of town.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
Grim Reaper Calls
Imperial Valleys
Pioneer Daughter

Jessie Muriel Cook, the Barbara
Worth of Imperial Valley is gone
Fighting until the last and with the
determination, characteristic Of her
| family, that she would overcome the
| grim reaper, she succumbed shortly
before 5 o'clock this morning at the
Good Samaritan Hospital in Los An
geles.
Some five weeks ago Mrs. Cook un-
derwent an operation at the Ell Centre
hospital which was apparently sue
| cessful, as she seemed to be on the
way to recovery. Later she was taken
to Los Angeles for convalescence
Shortly after her arrival there COM
plications set in and one week ago
/ today she was again upon the oper-
ating table. The strain Of the previ-
Gus operation had been too much for
her, causing a collapse undergoing the
second ordeal. For the past week she
lowered between life and death but
was reported to be rallying We'd
nesday and Thursday of this week.
Shortly after midnight last night she
began to sink until about O'Clock this
morning she passed away.
Jessie Holt Cook was the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Holt of this
city, she was born in Newtown, Mis-
souri, 26 years ago. While still a
child her family moved to California,
coming almost Immediately to lmpe-
rial Valley. Here, her girlhood days
were spent. She attended school at
Imperial graduating from the lmpe-
rial high school when she was 18 years
of age. Later she attended Stanford
University and was a member of the
Delta Gamma Sorority.
Her life seemed to all who knew
her, to be something of the very es
sence of Imperial Valley-it's youth
its splendid vigor, its hope and its
growing beauty. She was the EN-.
bodyment of the spirit of the builder
the pioneer.
On May 12, 1915 Jessie Muriel Holt
and Thomas Talmadge Cook of this
city were united in marriage by Rev
George Ringo at the Christian church
in Imperial. The wedding was per-
haps the most brilliant held in the
valley. Many prominent guests being
|
For the sake of reminiscence, local
friends Of the couple who attended
the wedding will remember that she
was attended at the ceremony by Miss
Katherine Taggart of Los Angeles as
maid of honor and Miss Hazel Edgar
of Imperial, and Miss Helen Bordwell
of Los Angeles as bridesmaids. L.
W. Scholes of this city attended the
groom as best man and the ushers
were Frank and Steve Lyons, Henry
Loud and j. X. HermOn. The wedding
march was played by Miss Alice Hig-
man and Mrs. Herbert w. Brewer, Jr.
sang "Oh Promise Me" and Because
The deceased leaves besides he,
husband T. T. Cook; her father and
mother Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Holt and
u brother Jim Holt all of this city
Funeral services will be held at the
Pierce Bros. Undertaking establish
ment in Los Angeles on Monday
morning establishment in Los Angeles
morning at 10 o'clock.
|
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
OFFICERS USE PERISCOPE

A novel peace time use has been
found for the periscope. Experiments
recently made by the motorcycle speed
squad of the Los Angeles police de-
partment, under the supervision Of
Sergeant Frank Harlan, prove its
availability for use in detecting speed
law violations in tunnels. The value
of the device is that only one motor
cycle officer is necessary to operate it.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
ARIZONA NEWSIES BET
$1,000 BANK NOTES
>(By Associated Pre-

1(BY Associated Pressi
NOGALES, Ariz., July 9.-News-
boys here think nothing of getting
$1OO in Mexican currency issued by
Carranza for copy of the regular
edition of the evening newspaper.
They lanquidly settle arguments and
wagers with 1000 bets in bank notes.
Newsboys have their pickets stuffed
with the crisp paper money and throw
it about like overnight millionaires.
The notes are part of the billion
Carranza issued in paper money and
then repudiated.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
Border Newspaper
Mo Wante d

CaleXico officers are looking for one
John Hill, charged with issuing bad
check for the sum of $21 in favor Of a
Chinese groceryman. His was en-
ployee Of the Calexico Chronicle work.
ing in the circulation department for
a short time. A woman presumably
his wife but working for the Pacific
Telephone Co., under the name of Nell
lie Polk is also missing. The Tele-
phone company received letter from
her this morning asking them to send
her pay check in care of general de-
livery San Francisco. The officers
hope in this way to secure some trace
of Hill,
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
JAPAN SELLS STEAMERS
(By Associated PreSs)

TOXIC, July 9.-Fifteen steamers,
each with tonnage exceeding 1000
by japanese concerns during the last
four months, with permits issued in
British, Norwegian, Italian, Belgian
Dutch, Spanish and Chinese mer-
chants. The tonnage Of the vessels
totalled over 1886 tons.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
FREIGHTERS WITHOUT FUEL
(By Associated Press

HONOLULU, T. H., July 9.-,Five
large American freighters We're tied
up here together recently for lack OF
fuel oil with which to continue their
VOYAGES. After a weeks delay
which, according to waterfront au-
thorities, cost the ships owners many
thousands of dollars, the vessels fin
ally obtained their fuel, when an oil
tanker arrived from the mainland
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
BRUSSELS CONFERENCE SOON
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, July 9.-The Unit
ed States will be represented unoffi
cially at the Brussels financial con
gress under the league of nations July
%, Secretary Houston announced to
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
fRv Associated Press,

SPA, July 9.-Germany's delegates
have signed an engagement accepting
the terms of the allied note relative to
disarmament. The action was taken
under protest by German representa-
tiyes. -----.--i-.---
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
Weather

Southern Califor-
ia Tonight and
Saturday fair ex-
cept cloudy this
evening and to-
morrow morning
on the coast. Cool
er in the interior
with west winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
(Ry Associated Press,

WARSAW, July s. Bolshevik
troops have crossed the Beresina river
in strong numbers near Navosilalki, so
miles northeast Of Minsk according to
an official Polish communique.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-09
HUNS FORCED
TO C0NCEDE.
DEMANDS Of
CONFERENCE
Sign Agreement Relative to
Disarmament after Tele-
phOnic Instructions from
Reichstag Leaders in Ber-
lin.
(By Associated Press)

The Germans protested the Versa1-
lies treaty did not oblige them to &c
auiesce in further territorial occupa-
ton except for failure to fulfill treaty
terms regarding reparations. The
German cabinet unanimously decided
to obey the allied demand early this
morning.
The vote was taken after tele-
phonic communication with reichstag
leaders in Berlin. The German pro-
test was submitted in writing, in it
the delegates denied their authority
to consent to the occupation Of Ger
man territory except as provided for
ipA the Versailles treaty.
GBy Associated Pr%ssl
WARSAW, July 9.-The goveTp-
ment notified the Spa conference that
Poland was ready as always to make
peace based upon self determination
of nations.
(By Associated Press>
SPA, July 9.-The Russian Soviet
government accepted all conditions Of
Lloyd George for the resumption Of
trade relations, it was announced in
British circles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-12
market SHOWED
MORE RESISTANCE
Entire List Came Back Strong
After the Opening Selling
Movement

New York, Aug. 12.-After making
an unpromising start, today's market
came back strong and readily retrieved
the early loss of ground. Because of
the ultra professionalism of the deal
ings the increasing resistance Of the
market was deprived of much Of Its
significance. Still the price movement
reflected a much more confident feel
ing. besides indicating that the liqui-
dation of unseasoned and undigested
securities had been completed for the
time being at least.
From start. to finish. however. the
market was under the complete domi-
nation of the trading element, public
interest remaining at very low ebb.
The so called outsiders were too severe
ly bruised by the violent shake down
earlier in the week to have much in
tcrest in the gyrations either way Fur
thcr covering of shorts. which became
more extensive after the unsuccessful
opening drives. brought additional sub
stantial rccoverics In the more active
speculative issues. 1t was evident when
the demand from this quarter slackened
the trading turned dull.
These frequent pauses were neither
illogical or unnatural. for while there
seemed to be general belief of satis-
factory adjustment being reached of the
Polish situation, vet there was gem
cral reluctance to make very large COM
mitmcnts until something more definite
to make very large commitments until
something more definite was reached to
ward off fresh European conflagration.
In consequence. after the usual adjust.
ments had been completed the general
list showed strong tendency to drift
into a narrow rut pending further de-
velopments in the foreign situation.
The overnight news of the surprising
stand taken by France on the Polish
situation in recognizing the de facto
southern Russian Government, was
seized upon by the bear crowd as a
fresh excuse to hammer the entire list.
protesting TO see in this new move on
the European checker board another
crisis. For a time they made consider
able impression in prices as during the
first half hour all the active issues were
down a point or thereabouts from last
nights closing level.
Pressure against the market relaxed
| by the end of first hour and there was
! a gradual upturn which virtually can
| celcd all Of the early losses. L. s. Steel
recovered to S6Ts. Bethlehem. Crucible
| Vanadium and Replogle Steels and
| American Wooden. sold l to 2 points
above Yesterdays final figures. Some OF
! the low priced oils and motors improv
cd sharply. including PIERCE Arrow
Texas Co. and SINCLAIR.
! Erratic fluctuations in the meantime
featured the dealings in foreign re.
mittances. Demand sterling opened x
cents higher at 3.6TA and then reacted
to 3.64A Rates for continental bills
| did not vary much. Call money wa.
supplied to early borrowers at pei
cent, later declinign Z 6 per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-12
PRICE SHADING
IN LOCAL SHARES
Liquidation Carried Lake Su.
perior to NeW Lou, but
Loss Vas Recovered

While there was a general dropping
tinued weakness of Lake Superior was
the outstanding feature. Under rcneewd
liquidation pressure. indicating further
housecleaning of speculative accounts,
and the throwing out of the stock as
collateral in bank loans. the stock was
depressed to 95se the lowest price 1t
had touched in several years.
Those who are supposed to be In posi-
ton to know. said there was nothing In
connection with the Company's affairs
to warrant the further dumping Of
the stock, as the company is believed
to be in very comfortable position.
The selling unquestionably was OF a
forced character and with the demand
very limited these orders could only be
executed at concession in price.
The selling movement spent its force
before midday. and with the reports
that statements would be made after
the board meeting which would be sat
isfaCtOry to the shareholders concerning
the negotiations with the English bond
holders, the stock rallied 81 to lO"s.
Regardless of the causes which led
up 10 the further liquidation. the cur
rent price of the stock Is not at ali out
of alignment with market conditions,
especially when comparison is made at
the low levels many of the seasoned
dividend shares are selling at the mo-
ment. The stock having only specu
lative value naturally should not com
mand any greater appreciation than the
standard dividend payers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-12
OIL OIL ISSUES IN BIG
DEMAND ON CURB
Active Shares in Group Bid For
on Large ScaIe--lndus-
trials Active

New York, Aug. 12.-The feature OF
the Broad Street Curb in today's trad
ing was the vigorous demand for the
petroleum stocks, virtually all the active
shares in that group being bid for on
a large scale and making substantial
advances.
Most interest was attached to the
heavy buying Of General Asphalt which,
during the forenoon, moved up to above
AZ, with the buying coming to good
extent from banking interests.
International Petroleum was also ac-
tive and strong and was followed by an
upturn in Tropical Oil. Simms Pc
trolcum was another strong feature and
around midday White Oil became
prominent because Of persistent accum-
ulation.
The industrials moved in the same
way, although the gains were not SO
extensive as In the petroleum issues. -,
United Retail Candy was steadily
bought, after opening at 1Oh, and
Hercules Paper and North American
Paper were both in steady demand, al
though they receded slightly after the
early trading.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-12
Copper Companies Report for Quarter

The Ray Consolidated Copper Co. has
issued It's report for the quarter ended
June 80, showing gross income after
charges, of $3S7255, equivalent to
twenty-four cents share (par value
500, earned on the $16,77l,79O capital
stock. as compared with net profit OF
$637. 800, or forty cents share, in the
preceding quarter, and $3l6.635, or
twenty cents a share, in the cores
ponding quarter of 1919. Gross income
after charges, for the six months ended
June 80, totalled $l.024,555, equivalent
to sixty-f1ve cents a share on the stock,
az compared with $lf4 ,O67, or ten cents
a share. for the same period in 1913
The report of the Utah Copper Co. for
the quarter ended June 80 shows a total
profit of $S,24O,47o, equivalent to sl.3S
a share ($1O par). on $1G,224,900 capt.
tai stock. as compared with profits OF
S2,870,590, or $l.76 a share, in the pre-
ceding quarter, and s2652,1 ,103, or Sl,63
share, in the corresponding quarter
of 1919.
The report OF the Nevada Consolidated
Copper Co. for the quarter ended Jane
80 shows total income. after deprecia-
tion charges. of $3S4,000, equivalent to
nineteen cents "A share ($5 par), earned
on the $9,997,2S5 capital stock. In the
preceding quarter, net profit after de-
probation, was $2l5,683, or eleven cents
a share, while IN the June quarter Of
1919, total income amounted to $lS4,7SS,
or nine cents a share.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-12
GRAIN MARKET

Chicago, Aug. 12.-Political compli-
cations abroad. talk about export bust
hess and falling off in offerings from
first hands sent prices for wheat up
sharply today There was lack of
selling pressure in the pit, willie much
of the buying appeared to be for the
account Of milling interests in the
Northwest and for shorts.
a dispatch from Winnipeg said thnt
there were some low temperatures this
morning in the Canadian Northwest.
Frost now, it was explained, might re-
suit in lower quality, but would not
materially affect the yield
The thrcshing returns from North
Dakota were more favorable than had
been expected.
The seabOard reported good demand
for wheat from the Continent, bue said
that bids from English commissioners
were Ic TO Sc out of line. 1t was re-
ported from New York that cargoes of
wheat had been taken for Brazil, one
each at New York, Baltimore and Nor
folk, and that there was a demand for
wheat from Argentina.
commission house said that all ad-
vices showed holding tendency on the
part of farmers, particularly wheat. The
cash article here was &c higher.
Leading futures ranged as follows:
(ChiCaHO final
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-12
CHANGERS HOLD PICNIC
Politicians Day at Gloucester County
OutIna Draws Crowds

Pitman, y. j., Aug. l2.-Today is
Day At the twenty seventh
annual picnic and fair Of the Glou-
cestcr County Grangers. Many pOliti-
rians not only from Gloucester county,
but also from Camden, Salem and Cum
bcrland counties, were present, although
they are given no official recognition by
the grangors.
The picnic this year is back to pre-
war proportions, both in exhibits and
attendance. There Is a larger array
than ever Of farm tractors and machin-
cry One of the big attractions this
year is the 5000, 600 show herd of Ilol-
stein cattle selected from the best dairy
herds in Gloucester, Salem and Cum
berland counties.
State Master Walter Havens. of the
New Jersey Grange. and Prof. Alva A..
Gee. secretary Of the state Board of Ag
riculture, addressed the farmers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-12
BUTTER, EGGS AND CHEESE

New York. Aug. 2--BUTTER-Steady
Receipts, IL .BSi tubs. Creamery. higher
than extras 55h @56c;, creamery, extras @2
sCore), SIC; creamery, nrsts (sS to 81 score),
5lM5tl5 c; packing stock current make, No.
/, 43m44c
EGGS-Firm Receipts, 1920 cases
Fresh gathered, extra hrsts. 53Mi 55c: fresh
gathered, hrsts, +sG52C; state, Pennsylvania
and nearby western hcnnery whites, hrstg
to extras asa zoe. state Pennsylvania and
nearby western hennery browns, extras 10
q B5c; state, Penn IylYana and nearby gath
cred browns and mixed colors. first to extras,
4S0b7c
CHEEsE-Firm. Receipts, $3.50 boxes,
state. y hole milk. Mats. current make; white
erage run, 25h 926h c; state whole milk.
twins, current make. specials at 28h @27h C;
60. average run, 25@ go.