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Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
SWEDISH BIOLOGISTS
TO STUDY JAPAN

YOKOHAMA, July 17.-An expe-
dition fitted out by the Swedish So
ciety of Anthropology and Geography
of Stockholm, has left Yokohama to
make scientific survey of the penin-
sula of Kamchatka. The work will
last for at least two years.
The members of the expedition are
scientists from the University of
Stockholm and are under the direc-
tion Of Even Bergman. They are
prepared for geological, botanical,
ethnographical, geological and geo
graphical survey of the whole penin-
sula. The collections will be donated
to the Swedish Geographical Society
and to the University Of Stockholm.
Kamchatka is known to have a rich
and varied flora and fauna but it is
comparatively unknown to scientists.
The plant life is particularly interest
ing, as it is unusually extensive for
the high latitude and many of the
forms belong to regions much farther
south. Birds and animals are numer-
Gus, and as far as known are similar
to those of Alaska.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
RELIEF FOR
GAS FAMINE
s D D n s A !
D 0FF|C| A | S
Surplus Supplies Brought
from Outside Fields. Price
to Advance Three Cents
Per Gallon. Pearl Oil Ad-
vances Today.

AS a result of a conference held
this morning between officials of the
Automobile of Southern California and
he.various Oil Companies of Los An
geles and vicinity, it was definitely
announced that relief for the present
gasoline shortage would be effected
within the next seven days.
The plan of the oil companies is to
ship large quantities of gasoline into
the state from outside oil fields. 1t
was carefully explained however that
this procedure would necessitate an
Immediate increase in price of three
cents per gallon.
Late today local representatives OF
the Standard Oil Company had re-
ceived no notification Of change in
price schedule for gasoline although
Pearl oil was advanced three cents.
1t was stated by officials in the
offices of the Los Angeles oil com.
panies that the plan made would ap-
ply to all Southern California;.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
WOMAN GETS JAIL TERN

One Billey Lawrence, alias Billy
Smith. who was picked up in the Jan
uary vice raids and ordered out of the
valley, was again picked up yesterday
by Officer Slaughter of the police
force. The officer found five grains
of morphine in her possession and
some other dope. At the time Of her
former arrest, she was given slX
months sentence in Jail which was
suspended.
Justice of the Peace Mayfeld issued
commitmnt on the former sentence
and Mrs. Lawrence began serving the
sentence this morning. She claimed
that she had left the valley and gone
into Mexico, but had come back to get
the remains of her husband, who died
at MeXicali some time ago. The dope
was found at the Ramona hotel where
she has been staying.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
N. F. BEAL
H IN SELF A
CA \ DID A 7 {
Will Work for Interest Of
Entire County if Elected
to the Assembly. Many
Sections of Valley Strong
ly Favor Brawley Man.
BEAL'S STATEMENT

Il announce myself a candidate for
the office of assemblyman In doing
so am conceding to the wishes of my
friends from all parts of the valley,
and to those loyal friends and their
friends and the people Of the entire
county / pledge myself.
Should / be honOred by election to
this office the citizens of every mum
icipality and community may rest as-
sured that l will work for the inter
est of all alike. With me there can
not and will not be any discriinina-
ton.
Seventeen years past l have re-
sided continuously within our county
and l know her needs at large. FOR
six years l served the city Of Brawley
as councilman and / know the needs
of our valley municipalities. For
eight years ! have served my district
as supervisor and | know the needs
of our county government. I have
farmed extensively in the valley and
know our farmers needs and re-
fqaifements. | made my start in I'M
perial Valley by manual labor and
take pride in the fact that l hauled
the first rails into the present city of
Ell Centro. / know and appreciate
the laboring mans viewpoint. / have
been in active business for many
years and know the needs of our in
dustries and business houses.
II served my city to the best of my
ability. / have served the people of
mysupervisorial district conscienti-
ously and with me there is no other
county but Imperial. I believe l can
serve her we'll.
people of Imperial Valley, my hat
is off to you, for / have cast it in
the ring.
"W. F. BEAL."
The announcement today of Frank
w. Beal that he is candidate for the
assembly has apparently met with ap-
probation. Ell Centre business and
professional men have expressed
themselves as unqualifiedly in favor
of his election. Mr.. Beal has been
supervisor for the past eight years
from the Brawley district and during
that time has become thoroughly ia
miliar with all phases of road build
ing.
The present urgent need for the
building ef more roads in Imperial
county, and the assistance which can
be secured through the assembly.
make it imperative at this time for
the county to send the strongest man
possible to serve in this capacity.
The indications are that Mr.. Beal
will be placed in nomination by both
the republican and democratic parties.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
JAP PICTURE BRIDES
GET HUSBANDS
(RY Associated PreSSl

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE
vital step in the alleged colonization
of thousands of acres of fertile Cal
ifornia lands by japanese was detailed
to the congressional committee when
it witnessed at the Angel Island re-
ceiving station the picturesque meet
ing of 40 "picture brides" newly ar
rived from the motherland, with their
husbands whom they have never seen
before. The brides, most of whom
were arrayed in the formal japanese
costumes, were plainly showing great
interest in their strange surroundings.
They were paired off with their mates
through an interchange of CORES
pondence and photographs, while the
congressional Investigators regarded
closely every move that was made.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
MAY TRY TO SPLIT
VALLEY VOTES

According to the Calexico Chronicle
complications may develop in the con-
gressional political situation in I'M
perial county. Yesterday Casey Alb
bOtt telegraphed to CaleXico that Fred
Lack of Brawley would be a candidate.
Little can. be learned regarding this
claim. In Brawley it was said that
Lack was in Los Angeles and Long
Beach yesterday and late in the day
was called to San Diego for political
conference.
This same informant in Brawley
stated that Lack has been importuned
for some time to be candidate by the
San Diego Tribune, Spreckles paper,
which is understood to be working for
Ed Sample for the office. Present in
dications are that Sample adherents
are apparently trying to use Lack as a
stalking horse in Imperial Valley to
divide the valley vote.
However, friends of Lack say that he
is not man who will allow himself to
be used as tool to defeat Swing If
there are no chances for him to be
successful in fight for the office.
Judge Swing made his formal an
nouncemcnt yesterday after having re-
ceived promise of support from Lack
and he is inclined to believe that yes
terdays' report are erroneous as it is
felt that Lack would not complicate
matters by offering to withdraw from
the race and support Swing unless he
meant to do that thing.
Nomination papers for Swing were
received in Calexico today and are be-
ING circulated by II. J. WorthingtoE.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
Bull LkHEADS
Of SEELE { Y.
BRIDGE OUT
Of POSITION
Quick Sand Strata Prevents
Structure from Wit h.
standing the Tremendous
Pressure of River Banks.

That the Seeley bridge on the state
highway is slowly but surely slipping
out of position as the result of under
ground movement caused by substratas
Of quick sand, was stated as a fact
by Supervisor Brooks this morning
after he had made thorough examin-
alton of the bridge.
1t has been known for some time
that Highway Engineer H. H. Patch
has been carefully watching the struc-
ture. but the extent to which the
bridge has been damaged was not
known until today. Mr.. Brooks stated
that the bulkheads on either side in
place of sitting flat had been forced to
perhaps an angle of rs degrees. Pilings
which act as supports are out of plumb
anywhere from four inches to one and
One-half feet
1t is stated that while the bridge is
not as yet unsafe for traffic, imme-
diate action is necessary to prevent
further damage. Supervisor Brooks
will file a complete report of the con-
ditions as he found them with the
state highway commission today.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
|WM. KETTNER MAY
RECEIVE SHIPPING
BOARD B { R 7 /

A news story in today's Los Ange-
les Times carrying u Washington
date line states that on the eve of the
probable announcement of the men,
bers of the new shipping board-two
members of which come from the
Pacific coast, the name Of William
Kettner, at present representing the
18th congressional district, has been
presented to the president for one of
the coast places.
1t is said here that his candidacy
is approved by Isadore Dockweiller's
national committeeman of the demo-
cratic party in California, and that
Kettner is also very highly thought
of by the administration leaders.
Kettner has announced several
times that he will not seek re-elec-
ton to congress, and each time has
been coaXed into taking on the job
again. This time he says he means
it, and that he cannot possibly come
back to congress on the salary paid,
and that he must devote himself to
his private business.
SALARY is BETTER
AS the new shipping board pays
$4,000, against congressman
salary of $500, and as the full term
is for six years las against two
years for the congressional term, it is
said to have appealed to Mr.. Kettner.
Kettner has served on the naval
affairs committee of the house for
several years and has been able to
gets favors from the administration
that no other member of a California
delegation has been able to secure.
Whether the appointment will be
made this week is more or less prob
lematical. Friends of Secretary AL
exander of the department of COM
merce expect that his appointment
and the other members of the board
will be announced before Secretary
Alexander leaves tomorrow for a
months vacation.
On the other hand, the steamship
interests desiring the concentration
of all shipping business in few of
the established ports like New York
and San Francisco are fighting for
time, and, incidentally, recognition for
candidates approved by them to keep
new and ambitious ports like Los
Angeles and the southern Atlantic
and Gulf ports from getting their
share of the business.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
WALLACE TO PRESIDE
JOHNSON MEETINGS

LOS ANGELES, July 17.-Center-
ing his campaign this week and next
in the southern San Joaquin Valley,
former Lieutenant Governor A. j.
Wallace. candidate for the republican
nomination to the United States SEN
ate, is fulfilling series of speaking
dates in Fresno, Bakersfield and other
important towns in the oil belt.
The candidate altered his valley
itinerary in order to preside in the
bay cities over the "Pussyfoot" John
son meetings. He was in the north
two days. Frank B. Dawson, fielo
manager for the campaign is advanc-
ing Wallace on his tour.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
ALLIED GOVERNMENTS
TO HELP GERM ANY .;
(Bv Associate ted

SPA, July 17.Mfhe allied govern
ments will takef the appropriate
measures to assist Germany lin float
ing loans intendedAto meet Her inter
national requiremepts and assist hel
in the prompt discharge of ;her debt
o to the snsd ssS todeSy afoSnG S an aFss
of Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan
Belgium and Portugal, in seytling the
problems relative TO reparaHons and
the distribution of indemnities re-
.ceived from Austria Hungary, and
BULGARIA was also provided for in the
agreement that Belgium be given the
priority in the payment of 2,5Oo,OoC
gold francs.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
Roqers-H Hoover
N1ptials Today

At $3.50 this afternoon at Glendale
will be celebrated the marriage OF
Perry Rogers, manager Of the phono-
graph department of the Imperial Val
ley Hardware company, and Miss
Florence Hoover, athletic and musical
instructor at Central Union High
school. The ceremony will be per
formed at the home of Mr.. Rogers
sister, and will be elaborate and at
tended by many friends. Relatives of
the bride from this city will be pres
ent.
Both bride and groom are we'll
known and have many friends in FL
Centre. They are prominent in musi-
cal circles and have both appeared
before audiences at public and private
functions. From Glendale Mr.. and
Mrs. Rogers will go to San Francisco,
where Mr.. Rogers will represent the
Imperial Valley Hardware company at
a phonograph convention. After va
cation they will return to Ell Centre,
where they will make their home.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
SPECIAL ATTENTION
FRENCH SCIENCE

PARIS, July 17.-"Vacation con-
ferences" at the Sorbonne, for the
benefit of the educated public of
France and foreign countries, espec-
tally visiting American students of
both sexes, will be delivered from
July l to October 30.
They will be conducted by profess
sors of French universities, the col
lege of France and high schools and
have for aim to present the modern
aspects of various scientific theories
and to give a general view iof modern
French life, thought and science
Professor CASTOR May, of the Univer-
sity of Paris, will hold three confer
ences upon "Franco-American friend
ship and mutual understanding"
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
FRENCH CELEBRATE
NATIONAL HOLIDAY
(BY Asaocialed PreANl

PARIS, July 1.-THE fiftieth an.
niversary of the establishment of the
Third Republic will be celebrated on
September a next and viii be observed
as a national holiday. The program
of the celebrations has not yet been
drawn up but officials have expressed
the wish that they be organized on an
elaborate scale and surpass the fetes
of July IA.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
Lightning Hits
Warner Ranch

A large date palm, 100 feet from the
Of Brawley was struck by lightning
during the thunderstorm early yester-
day morning. The tree was set on
fire, but the blaze was extinguished by
few buckets of water. Two other
bolts struck within 100 feet of the
house.
The storm seemed to center about
that locality, Warner says, and the
tree was struck when the third loud
clap of thunder came. Members of the
family felt the effect of the electricity
in The air.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17

starboard tack. AT this time a wire
less sent from destroyer designated
as the official press boat, stated that
both boats were still holding the
starboard tack with the Resolute to
windward and the Shamrock a trifle
ahead but unable to cross the defend
er's bow. At 2:30 the Resolute stiil
had the race well in hand, with the
wind freshening. The Resolute at
this time was leading by a-quarter of
a mile, being to the windward but
somewhat astdAn of the Shamrock.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
MAY DRIVE Tt Rk
FRoM EUROPE

LONDON, JulV I7.IA threat TO
drive the Turks from Europe "once
and for alp was cX obtained ip the allied
reply to the Turk III objections to the
peace treaty, whi1h was made public
today. Such actid might Follow Tur-
keys refusal TO 81 n the. .trete y or give
it effect, tire repl5 states. jThe time
For Turkey to mak1 known h}r decision
expires at midngYt July 2T
The allies ARA (ged to ddliver this
reply which takes Jhe form f an ultl-
matum to the Illrkish government
peace delegation n Paris this after
noon. The Turkd are info4med that
they must signify their WILLINGNESS to
sign the peace rdkty withi1 10, days.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
BIZ LIE 7 T|NS..
FAIL TO RECONCILE
WARING FACTIONS
CBy Associated Press

IBy AssOCIaTtU |'TtSSJ
PEklNG. July 17.-Fighting be-
tween the troops of the rival factions
occurred at Kwan Hun, 80 miles south
of here. A number of tho wounded
are arriving here. The. city itself is
quiet but the wire and railicommuni-
cations with Tien Tsin are Interrupted
Mediators who were sent put in ar
effort to reconcile the c6ntetding par
ties failed and returned to H'eklng.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
BRITISH OFFICIALS
MAKE APOLOGY
(By Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, July 17.-British
officials at Bermuda expressed regret
for the insult, which was offered to
the American flag by British sailors
on July 4th, the state department was
advised in a report from Bermuda
The sailors who participated in tramp
ling upon the flag We're sentenced to
terms of Imprisonment.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17

BONNERS FERRY, Ida, July IT.
Mrs. John Roesch, and seven children.
were burned to death at 2 o'clock this
morning when their home at Copeland,
north Of here, was destroyed by fire.
The husband escaped. The coroner
lhas gone to investigate.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
(By Associated Press)

SANDY HOOK, July 17.-The Res
olute crossed the starting line ahead
of the Shamrock w in the second in
ternational cup race. The starting
signal blew at las p. m. Captain
Adams, skipper of the Resolute, won
all the honors at the start. Fifteen
minutes after the start the Resolute
was quarter of a mile to the wind
ward and holding the Shamrock we'll
At 2:05 both yatchs were holding the
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
BELA KUN ESCAPES
fp.x ,-~at atnl n.n~at

BERLIN, July 17.-Bela Kun, the
Hungarian communist dictator and a
number of other communists who
were being transported from Vienna
to Russia by way of Germany, es.
capped from the train near Oderberg
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
STRIKE DECISION
EFFECTS 25O0

CHICAGO, July l7.-Only 25OO en-
ployees of the American Railway Ex-
press company will be affected by the
decision to be handed down Tuesday
by the railway labor board, James
Foster of the Brotherhood of Railway
Clerks and members of the Federal
board announced today This includes
blacksmiths, machinists and electrical
workers. he said
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
COAL MINERS STRIKE

CANON CITY, July 17.-Six hun
dred miners employed by the Colorado
Fuel & Iron company, are on strike
today in this district following an or
der by the company for installing cleo
trio safety lamps.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
BANKERS HOMj ROBBED

idence of Joseph F2 rletontpresident
of the Central National bank was en-
tered last night bNsix robbers operat,,
me with an autofhobile.. Nhe bound
and gagged the Chinese cook, dynamit-
ed the concrete vault in the basement,
and escaped with $4,000 in Fash and
ValuableS.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-07-17
Weather.

Southern Califor-
nia-Tonight and
Sunday fair with
westerly winds.
Imperial Valley
Fair and warmer,
:,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-19
Palmer : room.

Palmer room.
Returning Tuesday morning after ]
O'Clock. Mrs. Palmer said she did not want
10 disturb the servants and used night
kew 10 enter. When inside she noticed
some disarrangement of furniture, she
said and rang for the butler Three men,
dressed similarly and wearing false mus
taches and wigs, answered, They told
her the house was in da niger of beng rob
bed. she said, but she tried To pass them
and was pushed back.
At the Drew reception Mrs. Palmer
wore n pearl necklace, valued hy her ut
S4qO. 600, and two diamond bracelets.
She darted past the men, she said. and
nj the head of the stairs, tripped, fell and
WAS unable TO rise. She tore of her neck
lace and the pearls ran over the floor:
Her bracelets She thrust i'll the bosom OF
her evening gown.
The mon carried her 10 her room.
After they had picked up the scattered
pearls. she said, they returned, hound
her, then took the jewels from her fingers
and the bracelets she had sccretcd IN her
dress.
Proceeding leisurely, Mrs. Palmer said, !
the three ransacked the house and did
not leave until 7.30 O'Clock Tuesday
morning, Soon after the butler loosened
his bonds, freed the maid and hls ms
tress and called physicians and police.
Mrs Palmer is 3S years old She for
mcrly lived in Chicago, and her former
husbands name is said to be Parish.
ra,I NJ o1a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-19
BUS MEN At DINNER.
Local and Suburban Transportation Com
pany Hear Addresses on Their Business.

A number of local business men were
the guests Of the Wilmington and Subur-
ban Transportation Corporation, nj
booster dinner Mt 1ambros' last night.
Leslie r. Casperson presided Mt the din
ner The speakers included Wiiliam }.
Highfcld on Methods Of Insurance Pro-
lection for Automobiles George Bacher,
"Upkcep of Automobiles, and Judge
Herbert L. Rice, Law Enforcement and
Traffic Regulations
Renwick Thomas Of Buffalo, y i, ot
the freight transportation department oi
the Packard Motor Go. and national
expert on bus operation, outlined the bus
service Ms an adjunct TO trolley lines
throughout the country. Those attending
the dinner were: Judge Herbert l.. Rice,
George Lyon, president of City Council
Councilman James McManus, John J.
Murray, Charles Forwood, Alexander X.
Abrahams, Shan Prouse, George Bacher,
Lewis Levi, Senator John &. illghheid,
William j Highiield, George Hopkins,
Philadelphia; George Stewart, Winhrcd
Wcingarten, Albin F Pyle, James Nc
Mahon, George Black, Ge orge +. Mcgee
II. A. Thomas, Philad elphia, and Georg'
Mcmahon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-19
PLACE IN MEMORIAL HALL
FOR UNKNOWN SOLDIER
Unidentified American Killed in
France to be Buried With
Honors.

New York, Nov. 10 Removal from
France of the body of one OF the unidenti-
fed American soldiers killed in the war,
for burial in memorial crypt in Victory
Hall New York's war memorial to be
erected in Pershing Square will be asked
of Secretary of War Baker and Secretary
of the Navy Daniels today by com.
mittce representing the Victory Hall
Association. The committee, headed by
General w. Wingate, president Of the
association, left last night for Washing
ton TO submit it's requests
Secretary Baker will he asked TO grant
permission for the removal of the body
from it's burial place in France and Sccrc-
tarv Daniels will be asked TO give his ap-
proval for the use of United States war
ship for transportation of the body to the
United States The committee will ask
that the body will be received with httrg
ceremonies in New York April &, 1927, the
fourth anniversary Of the entrance OF the
United States into the war.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-19
COT JEWELS AND FURS
WORTH HALF MILLION
Robbers Bind and Gag New York
Woman and Servants and
Work Leisurcly.
nv Associated Press Ca Every Evening

nv Associated Press "a Every Evening
New York. Nov iS-An extensive
search was instituted last night for three
men who early Tuesday morning entered a
fashionable residence IN East Nineteenth
strec,. bound and gagged Mrs. Charlotte
King Palmer. wealthy divorcce, and her
two servants. then escaped with jewels and
hnr. valued by the family at s50o,o0
There Was s5A 600 insurance on The Jewels,
the police said.
BEFORE leaving Monday night to attend
a RECEPTION NJ hc home 0f Mrs. Sidney
Drew IN Monmouth. y. j., Mrs. Palmer
arranged with her two servants that they
would answer the door only when the bell
rang twice. sharply
shortly after 90 clock, the servants told
the pohce. the hell rang twice, the signal
arranged by Mrs Palmer. and they
thought perhaps she had forgotten some
thing They answered the door Cloaks
wrre thrown over their heads and they
we're bound and placed on a bed IN Mrs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-19
THE VERY BEST TIME TO

THE VERY BEST TIME TO
take Doctor Pierce's Golden Med
Ical Discovery is noao, if you feel
that your blood is out of order.
Don't wait until you have to ctirs
disease; it's easier and better to
prevent it.
With the first blotches or
eruption, or the dullness, weari-
ness and depression that are
some of the symptoms, you need
this tonic. II will rouse organs
into healthy action, thoroughly
clean and repair your system,
and build up needed flesh, health,
and strength. Druggists sell Dig
covcry" in tablets or liquid.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-19

sl.25 chocolates special today an d
Saturday SOC, Rosemont Pharmacy, i22b
Marke street. Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-19

A novel railrond grade crossing signal
reflect sunlight in the daytime and auto
mobile headlights Mt night.