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Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

J. H. Crawford, a director of the
Chamber of Commerce, of Flint, Mich
igan, is in the Valley and called on
Mr.. Leffingwell of the local chamber
this morning. He stated that people
are not being invited to come to Flint,
owing to the overcrowded conditions
there at the present time, and the big
question before the city officials and
the Chamber of Commerce i sthe hous-
ing situation.
The Misses CAROLS and mother, of
Calexico, wre visitors in Ell Centro
Saturday.
Mrs. Florence Martin, was also a
weekend visitor in this city from
CaleXico.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sly, former residents
of Ell Centre, now making their home
on the coast, were visitors in the
Valley over the weekend, calling on a
number of their old time friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19
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Annual Meeting.


The Ell Centre Missionary Union
will hold it's second meeting in the
Christian church on Tuesday, April
20, at o'clock. After the program
a social hour will be enjoyed with the
women of the Christian church as
hostesses. A most earnest invitation
is extended to all of the women Of
Ell Centro to attend this meeting. Fol-
lowing is the program:
Song service:
Business session, Mrs. w. o. John
son, president.
Devotional service, Rev. Geo. Hart
man.
Grace Powell.
Address, "The Place Of the Mission
ary Union in Ell Centre" Rev. Palmer.
Music.
Symposium and Round Table. "The
Problems Of the Local Missionary So
ciety."
The Program-Mrs. Geo. Kennedy.
How to Reach the Unenlisted Wom-
en- of the Church-Mrs. r. P. Kepley.
The Relation of the Women of the
Missionary Society to the Church and
Community,-Mrs. Florence Yarnell.
The Social and Spiritual Side of the
Missionary Society-Mrs. F. D.
Jacobs.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

Damages amounting to nearly $25
was the result of the burning Of a
tent in the rear of the home of Jo-
'seph S. Seymour yesterday afternoon
The fire department was called and
the fire extinguished before further
damage could be done.
A full house is expected at the last
performance of the Ellison White
Chatauqua this evening. The Wilson
|Schol Auditorium has been secured
for the performance. Yesterday af-
|ternoon and evening many people
were attracted, to the unusual offer
ing, the leading of "Pollyanna" and
the J. Walter Wilson Company of en-
tertainers.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

Mrs. Dewey Applestill left this
for Los Angeles to visit her
parents in that city.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19
1R6asM4ol7MNu|

Mrs. Dewey Applestill left this
morning for Los Angeles to visit her
parents in that city.
Write your Grain and Hay insur-
ance with l.. p. Sargent, $50 Main
ST., Ell Centro. Best companies.
Lowest rates. Do it now.-Adv.
Miss Helen Myers, of Los Angeles,
is the latest addition to the local force
of the Western Union.
It's Cherry Blossom time. Try the
new drink CHERRY Blossoms: in bot
ties only. For sale at all drink stands.
Deputy District Attorney Don Bit
Ter made a business trip to Westmor
land yesterday afternoon.
Write your Grain and Hay insur-
ance with l.. p. Sargent, $50 Main
St., Ell Centro. Best companies.
Lowest rates. Do it now.-Adv.
Mrs. Elliott, Franklin Chapman
and Dick Matheson, are visiting in
San Diego for short time. They left
for the coast last Saturday.
Electrolysis, warts, moles, hair and
facial blemishes removed. Mrs. Pearl
Robertson, 432 Main. Tel. 3l7-J.-Ady.
Leslie Groom Jones, age 18. of-Im
perial, enlisted in the navy last Sat
urday and was shipped to Mare Island
for three years cruise.
When thirsty drink Cherry Bios
SONS. In bottles only.
Phil Mata and Johnny Garcia re-
turned to San Diego this morning
after scrapping in Mexicali yesterday
afternoon, both boys winning a de-
cision.
Write your Grain and Hay insur-
ance with L. P. Sargent, $50 Main
ST., Ell Centre. Best companies.
Lowest rates. Do it now.-Adv.
The San Susi Club dance, given in
the Davis hall Saturday evening, was
declared by all spresent to be one of
| the most charming dances of the sea-
son. The hall was beautifully decor
ated and the girls, acting as hostess,
added much to the charm of the af-
| fair.
Chief Clyde Loveless of the local
navy recruiting station, left this
morning by auto for Phoenix, Ariz.,
where he will be stationed in the fu-
ture. Chief Loveless has been in the
valley since last July, and has made a
great many friends since that time.
| Until the arrival of an assistant Chief
| Leibert will be in full charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

81, and it is the hope that it may be
finished in three days. A large COM
mittee will do the canvassing in Ell
Centro,, working under well laid
plan. Mrs. F. B. Fuller and Mrs. A.
H. Griswold are city finance chairmen.
Invitations are out for compliment
tary dinner to be given by the cam
paign committee for the California
School of Christianity at the State
Tuesday evening, April 20 at $50.
Street Christian church, Ell Centre,
After dinner speakers will be C. c..
Chapman, Rev. F. X. Rogers and W..
F. Holt, Rev. Mr.. Pagan, all of Los
Angeles, and local men and women.
Guests will attend from Brawley, I'M
perial, Holtville and Calexico as well
as from Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19
GAUGE HEIGHTS AT
COLORADO RIVER

YUMA, Ariz., April 19.-Mean
daily gauge heights in feet and mean
/ discharge in second-feet of the Colo
RADIO river at Yuma, Ariz., for the
week ending April IS. 1920:
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

The regular monthly meeting of
the American Legion will be held
Wednesday evenin in Davis hall. The
bonus proposition, the legion vaude-
vile and other important matters are
scheduled to come before the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19
NOTICE

Imperial Irrigation District General
Fund Registered Warrants are payable
down to and including No. 14103.
r. H. ,MADDUX, Treasurer.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

New potatoes made their first ap-
pearance on the market Saturday and
sold 2 pounds for 35c. Oranges took
another step skyward last week, plac-
ing topnotch stock at 90c per dozen.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

Mrs. Marie Jenkins left Saturday
night for Los Angeles, where she is
spending several days with her sister.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19
NU-BONE CORSETS

Made to your measure cost no more
than ordinary corsets. Perfect fit,
style and comfort. Nu-Bone Corsetiere.
734 State street.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Daley and moth
er, are in San Francisco, on a COM
bined business and pleasure trip.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

Bob Fahs, manager of the Imperial
Valley Hardware Company, furniture
department, spent the morning at
Brawley, on business.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

Mrs. F. B. Fuller, who has capably
and successfully directed the Jewish
Relief canvas for the Ten Thousand
club, wishes to express thanks to. the
members of the club who worked so
willingly and cherfully for the goal
set for. them by the, Ell Centre COM
mittee 1t was no easy. task and those
who helped deserve all the praise and
more that has been given to them by
their intrepid chairman and others.
The financial campaign for the Y.
w. C. A. begins Wednesday, April
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

Call Pioneer Truck and Transfer Co.
for baggage checks, piano and house
hold goods. San Diego freight and bag.
gage. Phone 1.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

Phil Schaffer left for San Diego
yesterday on business. He intends to
return Wednesday or Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-19

Mrs. Palmer, of San Diego, is visit
ing her sister. Mrs. Clancy for few
days.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
CRAN0RDEN|ES
BR|BE CHARGE
ShipbuiIding Official Says
$4,000 Given Sands as Fee
For Credit Fixing.
BY FLOYD MacGRIFF,
international News Service.

NEW YORK, Dec. John NJ.
Cranor, assistant to Wallace Downey
of the Wallace Downey Shipbuilding
Corporation, denied on the stand, be-
fore the Congressional shipping
probers here today that he had acted
as a go-between or had any connec-
ton whatever with the $4,000
"bribe." Tucker X. Sands, former
| Washington banker, charged the
money was divided among four men,
including RI Wilmer Boiling, brother
in-law Of President Wilson, for Sc
curing a "fat shipbuilding contract" :"
Sands alleged this bribe came from
the Downey firm.
ADMITS "ALLOWING" $4,000.
Cranor testified that he did ar
ito allow Sands $4,000" for arrang-
ing a credit for the Providence En-
gineering Company, subsidiary or
the Downey nrm.
Cranor then, under close question
ing by Chairman Walsh, told in de-
tail of the knocking down OF
Downey bid for a contract or tugs.
The Government needed fifty, and the
DOWney HTHl put III a pio 'ot Si|N'
but later asked for twelve and got
ten.
Payment to Sands was settled by
Downey personally, Ora nor testified,
adding that Downey had declared
Sands should get only half the
smoupt originally set as fee, De-
cause he had only arranged 70
$50, 900 instead OF $4,000 credit.
CALLS CHARGES .LOOsE TALK"
Asked whether he knew OF any
reason why Sands should have maze
the "bribe" charges against Cranor
and the two other men-Bolllng am
Sisler--the witness replied:
~ know Of no reason
THAT was a pretty serious charge
to be made against you. gentlemen,
suggested Chairman Walsh, VINO d.
rected the questioning.
Very loose talk, l should think,
Cranor said.
ut was made to the committee un-
der OATH" said Chairman Walsh.
Cranor testified he mad met Boiling
"once, in Sands apartment" and had
met Sisler .ouce in my life.o He
denied having. ever sought the in
fluence of anybody to get contract
for the Downey firm.
EXPLAINS SANDS FEE.
The reason the credit was arranged
with Sands bank in washington.
Cranor said. was because any bank
would have charged an "exressive
fee." With regard to the fee paid to
Sands, he said:
"Dowhey and Sands settled it up
I don't know when or how payment
was made to Sands. l never saw Mr..
Boiling about this in my life"
The witness said he had never con-
suited Joseph i. Tumulty, secretary
to President Wilson about the Dow
ney contractor.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01

cording to the womans story, and
that was the last she saw OF him.
On his way here from Pittsburgh
yesterday, Moss said that during the
ride TO West Virginia in PeirceS
car, Treadway and Al Smith arranged
to put the blame for the murder on
the girl, in the event OF capture. lie
said the girl appeared to be frighten-
ed at the thought. but the men told
her she was such slick little liar
that the bulls" could get nothing
on her.
To her original story the girl has
added another angle which duplicates
Treadway and Smith and Harry Kend-
rex. another man sought by the police
in the hope that he is "Al Smith"
She has told detectives that some
time ago the men returned TO her aft
er being away for eight days and
told her they had done Job near
Pittsburgh which netted them so 600.
She said it was burglary, but could
not name the victim.
WANTS TO FACE GIRL.
Moss. while broken and worn,
seemed anxious last night to face
Trcadway and the eighteen-year-o
girl who have accused him of strik-
ing the blows with the stilson wrench
which caused Pierce's death. He was
anxious, he said on his way from
Pittsburgh, to 'cram these lies down
their throat." He probably kxiil have
opportunity today to face the other
prisoners.
In the investigation into the past
history OF Moss, 1t has been learned
he was closely associated In a mur-
der and suicide case in which Mrs.
Frank Avery was shot and killed by
her husband at a house on Arch
street, April 81. Avery then taking
lis own life. Moss roomed at the
house, and is said to have been In
innate with the woman. \ picture
OF himself and a woman said to be
Mrs. Avery was found In his room in
Camden.
Police have learned also that
Continued on Page 90, Column 81
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
HE LAYS WIFE'S DIVORCE
SUIT TO HALLUCINATIONS

BALTIMORE. Dec. THAT the
marital troubles of Thomas A. Deaver
and wife. Augusta Deaver, are due to
Mrs. beavers mental condition is as
serted in an answer filed in circuit
corS by Deaver to his wife's suit for
separate maintenance.
Mrs. beavers complaint is described
by her husband as untruthful and un-
warranted, and an "introspective syn
thesis of her hallucinations and sub
jectiveness to vicious gossip" Ever
since their marriage on September 26.
1883. Mr.. Deaver states. his wife as
sumcd complete dictatorship over his
home, his person and his business
The Washington times., 1920-12-01

His nerves shattered by pro-
longed debauch since the murder.
Moss pleaded for time In order to give
him a chance to get the booze out of
his system" so that he can make a
clear statement of the facts.
TN tell the truth" he told Detec-
tive Belshaw. "All want is the
opportunity to face Treadway and the
girl"
Moss said Treadway lied when he
accused Moss of the crime.
"DIDN'T SEE FIRST BLOW"
II wasn't in the room more than n
minute or two when Peirce was MUIR
dered." said Moss. II did not see the
irst blow, but heard the thud when
All Smith struck Peirce on the head
with some blunt instrument. 1t
might have been n wrench or the
butt end of a revolver"
After Peirce's body dropped to the
floor. Moss said Treadway turned on
the gas.
Detectives today continued their
search for "AI' Smith, remaining
member of the party who is at large.
Moss. the latest prisoner, turns out
to be a scale mechanic. who lived at
a house in Camden, conducted by Mrs.
John Robins, at $40 North Tenth
street.
EarlysSunday morning, n week ago,
after Reirce had been beaten to death
with a revolver, a black jack and a
heavy stilson wrench, Moss appeared
at his roor>t e. sat,y, excited. Mrs. Rob
ihs opened tho door to let him enter.
Outside she saw Peirce's car with a
man and q woman in the front seat
Moss exclaimed to her, according to
the story she told detectives:
"A guy who was out with us to-
night got killed and we have his ma
chine. We are going to get away
before we are blamed for his DEATH"
FEARED PUBLICITY.
Mrs. Robins said she was Of the
opinion at the time that the man
Moss spoke Of had been killed in an
automobile accident. She kept silent
she said because she feared publicity.
He left few minutes later, ac-
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
DEAD" men TO CONVENE
IN new YORK ON FRIDAY
Soldiers Officially Reported Kill
ed Will See Three Live Ghosts.

NEW YORK, Dec. IA reunion of
men who returned from France after
being reported killed in action will be
held here Friday night. Already four
former members of the Seventy
seventh division have presented GER
dentials that entitle them to attend
the meeting. At least ten men are
expected.
The reunion will be held at the
Nora Bayes Theater, where they will
see Three Live Ghosts" a play built
about the return to England of three
soldiers reported killed in the British
army.
The 'livc ghosts" here arc expected
to join national association of re-
turned soldiers, who have been offi-
cially reported dead. The organiza-
tion Is being effected by Judge c. c.
Mott, Of General Sessions.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
BRITISH MASS ARMY OF 70, 900 IN IRELAND
League Admits Austria; First
Enemy" Member
By NEWTON C. PARKE.
International News Service.

GENEVA, Dec. 1.-The League of Nations COM
mttee on applications for membership today voted
unanimously to admit Austria to the League Austria
thus becomes the first member among the former
epemies of the allies
Lord Robert Cecil representative of South Africa,
declared President Wilson's acceptance of the invitation
to act mediator between Turkey and Armenia raised
hopes that the situation will soon be cleared.
''It is not yet certain, however, that Mustapha
Kemal Pasha leader of the Turkish nationalsts will
accent President Wilson," continued Lord Robert
Cecil therefore, committee work for conciliaton in
the Near East will be continued"
The Washington times., 1920-12-01

BY mail, telephone and personal
calls, men. women and children in
all sections of the city are volun-
tarily oblisating themselves to take
one or more needy families under
their wing and provide merry
Christmas for each and every mem
ber of the household. The Good
Fellow spirit is abroad throughout
Washington. And 1t should be, for
the indications are that at least 1000
generous hearted men, women and
children will be needed to meet the
situation this Yuletide. and in meet
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
WILL YOU
Be GOOD FeU0w?
Big-Hearted Men, Women and Children
Enrolling to Rout Gloom and Sorrow On
Christmas Morning Needed
To Provide for Large Families.

Good Fellows continue to rally in substantial numbers
around the standard of Christmas comfort and cheer
The Good Fellow slogan is, 'Thc tragedy of the empty
stocking be averted and every home in Washington
must be glad Christmas morning.
From the number of Good Fellows lining up in this
worthy cause, there is every for believing the
slogan will be carried out to the last letter
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
TODAY

ance. Prussia poisoned the mind,
England only drugs it."
The English will have to do a
great deal of wholesale killing in
Ireland, OFFICIAL killing, not
mere Black and Tan reprisals, or
else settle the Irish question per-
manently in tho Irish way. II Is
not likely that the English gov
eminent will have the courage or
will to do enough killing.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
BERLIN CORCES ON
COSTLY WINES AS
BABES STAnVE

BERLIN, Dec. 1.--While German
babies are starving and a campaign
for their relief is in full swing, tho
traffic in costly Jewels continues
without any sign of abatement.
Diamonds worth millions are nour-
ing daily in the newspapers as
bought, smugglcd nr stolen.
At the same time comes tho re.
port that tie German people have
spent Sl25. .0O0. 900 at the race tracks
this year, and their champagne bill
amounts To S2bO.OOO. 600.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
'MAYPROCLA|M
MARTIAL LAW
Drastic Measures to Crush Ter
rorism Expected II Situa-
ton Grows Worse.
VIRTUAL BLOCKADE IS ON
Navy Keeps Wgilant Watch and
Searches All Vessels for
Struggled Arms.
VIRTUAL BLOCKADE IS ON

DUBLIN, Dec. 1.-One man was
killed and another fatally wounded
In q Black and Tan raid on Ardee,
in County Loutb, early today.
John O'Carroll, who was arrest
ed, was shot In the back and his
condition Is critical.
The body of Patrick Tierney was
found on an ash heap riddled With
bullets.
CORK, Dec. 1.-The O'Gorman
department store, one Of the larg.
est stores in Cork, was burned to.
day The fire brigade refused to
respond to the alarm until armed
policemen gave them protection.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01

ing 1t they will guarantee them
selves Christmas complete with Joy
happiness and satisfaction.
MANY LARGE FAMILIES.
Today's list of the needy contains
the names of many large families
each probably too big for one Good
Fellow to handle. 1t is suggested
that clubs or groups OF Good Fellows
be formed in the Government depart
ments and elsewhere, so that two or
CONTINUED on Page s, Column a.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
3 irish YOUTHS TAKEN
FROM BEDS and SLAIN

DUBLIN, Dec. I Seized as the
slept In their homes three youths
Ardec. County Louth, were dragIS
from their beds and shot to death
British "hlack and tans," accordini
report received hero today.
The murders arc said to have
CURED last Monday night. The ao(
sations against the slain lads are q
known.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
HUNTER KILLED AS DOG
STEPS ON GUN TRIGGER

YORK, Me-. Dec. 1.-The caress OF
his dog resulted in the killing OF Her
bert T.. Ware. a hunter, yesterday.
ware was leaning on his rifle in
the woods when the dog, in play,
jumped upon him and in so doing
stepped upon the trigger OF the
weapon. discharging bullet into
Wares right eye.
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
Plot to Fix Staying of
Peirce on 'Boots,' the
|Vanap,' Told by Moss

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. 1-Further details OF the
killing of Henry T. Perce, wealthy Phadephian than
week ago, will be revealed today when "Jack'' Moss,
third member of the murder party to be captured will
face Peter d. Treadway and Marie Boots Phillips in
the office of Police Captain Souders Moss who was
brought here by detectives from Pittsburgh cap
Smith, fugitive and Treadway with the actual murder
The Washington times., 1920-12-01
u Loses 100 Million
In Effort to Bolster
Up Britain's s Currency

The United States Government has lost vast sum-,
estimated between and two hundred million dollars
in an eneavor to hold up the deprecated currency of
Great Britain and other countries with which she allied
in the war; Treasury officials revealed today For this loss
she has neither been reimbursed officially thanked
The extent to which United States supported Euro
pean and Far Eastern currency is shown by the fact that
when the armstce signed and this support largely
withdrawn the bottom fell out of the exchange market
as one Treasury official expressed it.
How vast have been the losses of the United States is
revealed by the following incident On April II, 1913,
panic occurred in India owing to the disappearance
silver which the basis of her currency and the flood
of paper rupees issued by the British government Within
ten days the run silver supporting the paper money
reduced the reserve by $40000000