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Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
ANTLEREO HERD.
WELL PLEASED
Saturday and Sunday De-
voted to JOyfest of Elks
in This City; Famous Men
Here as Guests of Local
Lodge.

To judge from the many express
sions of appreciation and satisfaction
voiced by hundreds of visiting brothers
of the antlered herd here on Saturday
and Sunday, Imperial Valley has add
ed new laurels to her crown, and es-
tablished a reputation for real hos
pitality.
From the time that AL Levy; famous
from coast to coast as cafe man,
grabbed a menu card from waiter
in the Barbara Worth dining room
early Saturday morning, and held it
over the shoulder of DR.. McGown,
one of the most eminent doctors OF
Southern California, at the same time
suggesting to the doctor some tempt
ing breakfast dish, and DR.. McGown,
not dreaming that AL Levy was any
where near him. started to give Al
his order, the fun began. To say that
the doctor was nOn-plused-well
that's not the proper word.
All day Saturday and the better
portion of Saturday night and Sunday
were required to permit proper at
tention being given to the various
parts of the program by the visitors
A tour of the valley, and a barbe-
cue at noon yesterday wound up the
festivities. Special cars and trains
were on the tracks last evening at
8 o'clock to return the visiting Elks
| to their hons.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
CAPITAL ADDITION
FAILS TO RELIEVE
CROWDED CONDITION

PHOENIX, Ariz., March 22.-An
addition to the capitol building, just
completed at a cost of $15O,OOO has
been occupied and the entire capitol
is again overcrowded.
1t was announced at the executive
offices that Governor Campbell re-
luctantly has given consent for the
use of the senate hall by the state
engineers department which already
had bulged out of it's own quarters
and invaded the senate anterooms. The
hall Of the house of representatives is
occupied by the state land board. 1t
was stated at the governors offices
that the only rooms in the capitol not
in constant use are the chambers OF
the supreme court, now used only
when the court sits. Governor Camp
bell said that eventually the engineer
ing department must have building
of it's own.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
UTAH WOMAN DIES
BY OWN HAND AT
KING COTTON HOTEL

Dependency and lonesomeness are
said to be the causes for Ida Rice, aged
80, taking her like at the King Cotton
hotel in Imperial Saturday night.
The woman has been in the valley
for four months and in that short time
has made many friends. She was for
merly employed at "Mickie's" restau-
rant, leaving there number of
weeks ago to accept the position as
housekeeper at the King Cotton. Very
little is known of her.
She finished work Saturday after
noon at A o'clock and going to her
room nothing more was heard until
late in the evening. Friends entered
the room when she did not answer a
call and she was found on the bed with
bottl of lysol lying near her. She
was Still breathing, and an effort was
made to revive her, but of no avail for
at o'clock Sunday morning she
passed away.
Her body will be shipped to hel
home in Provo, Utah, tomorrow morn
ing by E. j. Mulligan.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22

When the doors of the second an
nual Imperial valley automobile show
open in this city on April %, fully
100000 will be represented in the
pleasure ears, tractors and automobile
accessories that will be on display.
The show, which will be held April
% to "a inclusive, will open with a
big parade in the morning, headed by
the band of the Ell Centre lodge, No.
1325oB, r. o. Elks, in which 1920 cars
and trucks of. every make, style and
description will take part. and at its
conclusion will be driven to the exhibit
rooms where they will be placed adj
vantageously for the most effective
showing. ar
1t is peculiarly fitting that two large
buildings, now under course of con
struction, and to be used in the auto
mobile business, are to form the show
place for this years auto exhibit. They
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
OIL CERTAIN,
BELIEVES
T R A n K
B { A |
President of Imperial Val
ley OH and Development
Association Very :. Opti-
mistic; Well Ready to be
Shot Soon; Heavy Press
Ure.

That Imperial Valley is certain
of having at least one gas Cr Gil
well seemed dOubly assured today,
when President Frank Beal Of the
Imperial Valley Oil and Develop
ment Association, issued the fol-
lowing statement which is ad
dressed to the members of the or
ganiZati0n:
"rhc governing board of the I'M
perial Valley Oil and Development AS.
saciaGon advise all shareholders il
the association that DR.. Eric Starke
noted geologist, has made US mag
nificent report on our oil and gas
showing.
We are giving this information for
your protection, as there are many
buyers of these certificates in the
field. A sealed letter containing DIR
Starke's report will go forward to
every member with AZ hours. Mean
while | would advise members not to
sell until the letter is received.
Signed, w. F. BEAL,
President Imperial Valley Oil and De-
velopment Association.
PRESIDENT Beal 1urthef stated tnat
special cap was expected to arrive
IN the immediate future with which to
cap the well when the strike is made
At the present time thre is a pressure
of between 600 and 200 pounds per
square inch against the base of the
we'll caused by 1000 foot water
column. When this water is pumped
out the we'll is ready to be shot Those
in charge of the active operations of
the association state that they have
information upon the authority OF
Prof. Starke that there is no question
but what the association has first
class commercial we'll at this time.
Warnings are being posted on the
property of the organization today ad-
vising against the visiting of the well
not only by members of the associa-
tion but by the entire public, as it is
unknown at what time there may be
terrific explosion, in which event
loss of life might occur.
The Press was unable to secure 6
written copy of Prof. Starke's report
today, but hopes to be able to publish
the document tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
LOS ANGELES WAGES.
FIGHT ON DRUGS;
RESULTS PLEASING

LOS ANGELES, March %. - A
light against the drug habit, waged
oy supplying addicts with the mar
cotics they crave. has brought about
encouraging results, according to DR..
John Nevius, who diretsea daily dis
tribution here to the victims, at a
municipal drug clinic"
The drug is sold to the addicts at a
trifling cost to them. After this be-
came known to them, men and women
stood in line waiting chance to get
daily "shot." They were told the
city was helping them and in return
only asked that they help themselves:
"Can't you cut it down a little?
was a question asked each person ap-
plying. If the answer was "no" the
desired amount was given. But the
attendants at the clinic declared there
las been a number Of reductions that
IS gratifying large.
OTIS early to make predictions,
laid Dr. Nevius. "But they seem to
want to try and that's the biggest
hing of ALL"
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
SENDS WIRE
ANNOUNCING
DETAILS To
AFR|ENO
'Tis Said New York Con-
structiOn Company Is To
Commence Work Within
Six Months; Mark Now
In East Completing Ar
rangements.

According to a wire from Mark
Rose, sent to friend in this city,
who declines to allow his name to
be used because of his official po-
sitiOn, Mark has arranged for the
financing of the All-American
canal by himself and work will be-
gin this fall.
In the wire the statement was made
that large New York grading and
construction firm is deeply interested
in the canal and that materials are
now being assembled so that work
may start this fall
The telegram has been in the city
since the latter part of last week.
Mr.. Rose further stated that the
construction would be under the orig
inal Rose contract with the govern
ment. The original Rose contract
covers only 10000 acres of Mesa land
and it will be optional with the I'M
perial Irrigation district whether it
goes under the canal or not.
Mr.. Rose. it is understood has been
in New York much of the time during
the past three weeks, completing ar
rangements for the actual construc-
tion
Imperial valley people who are op-
ponents of Mr.. Rose scout the idea
that he has been successful in fnanc-
ing it Individually.
1t is said Mr.. Rose intends to re-
turn to the valley in few days but
there is no direct confirmation of this.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
EGERER ENTERS
RACE FOR COUNCIL

William Egerer, member of the city
council. is the only one who has thus
far announced his intention of run
ming for reelection. His petition was
filed today. The men to go out of of
flee are N. O. Bucklin, George w.
Watkins and William Egerer,
Those who have filed petitions with
the city clerk, announcing their inten-
tion of running for election are Will
liam Egerer, Otto, Ohmstede, j. l.
Travers and c. E. Pitzere
City Clerk Van Way announced this
afternoon that the time for filing pc
titions closes tomorrow at noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
$17,50O ASKED
AS.DAMAGESF FOR
ALLEGED 4 SEEP
First ct Wh~t ic Scid VIII BE
A Series CT Damage Suits
Filed Against Water Co. No.
5 This Mornirr in Superior
Court.

What is declared. to be the first of
a series of suits which will be filed
against various water companies in
the Imperial valley for alleged dam
ages by seep was filed in the superior
:ourt this morning by Charles Chill
lers, acting as attorney for Luella
and w. C. Curry against Imperial
Water Company No. 5.
The suit, it is said, has been filed
as the result of a precedent set some
lime ago when Judge Cole allowed
damages in test case which was bit
.erly fought for several months.
Damages to the extent of SIT SOC
are asked as the result of alleged seep
which has damaged the lands of the
plaintiff from, the canal of the COM
pany.
That other suits will be filed in the
near future aggregating hundreds Of
thousands of dollars of damage, is
the confident expectation of the at
torney.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22

CASE IN COURT
Mrs. Alice Taylor of Calex-
leo Seeking Injunction to
Put r. HI. Hens Out of
Business in Present Loca-
ton.

A suit replete with testimony of
CHASTITY and bloodcurdling nature was
on trial before Judge Phil D. Swing
today. Mrs. Alice Smith of Calexico
owner of an apartment house, is seek
ing an injunction to prevent r. H
Hens, CaleXico undertaken, from con-
tinuing his business in building adj
joining the apartment house.
Mrs. Smith alleges that the fact
that an undertaking parlor is located
next door has been detrimental to hel
apartment house business.
Much testimony was introduced as
to the length of time it requires s
body to start decaying after death, az
to the danger because of the proXim
ity of bodies of which death was due
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
SPARTACANS STRONG
lRU ASSnciatnd PreSSl

PARIS, March %. = Spartacan
forces in the Ruhr valley of Germany
numbered at least 10000 and some
estimates place them as high as 49,
600, according to advices to the for
cign office here. They are we'll or
ganized, being composed of old shock
troops and veterans supplied with ar
tillery, machine guns, mine throwers
field guns and plenty of ammunition
William Beerfield, relative OF
Maximillian Harden, is commander OF
these troops.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
BULL FIGHT AT
MEXICALI A JOKE

Those who paid three perfectly good
American dollars yesterday to see a
ravenous lion tear to pieces a wild
bull, or vice versa, at the MeXicali
bull ring are being given the ha-ha
by their more fortunate friends.
The widely heralded fight proved
to be a farce. The lion and the bull
merely looked at each other and it is
said both kept as far from the other
as possible.
The roaring lion, of which so much
was promised, acted as if it had been
fed on milk at once of the Los An
geles movie studios, insofar as dis
playing any fighting ability was con-
cerned
There was a large crowd present
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22

are the new garage of Fred M. Berry
and the Cadillac agency of l.. A. Jack
son, adjoining each other and almost
directly across Main street from the
Barbara Worth hotel.
An Annual Event.
Under the direct management of an
experienced Snowman, the Imperial
Valley Auto Dealers association,
which is responsible for the exhibit,
intends that their second effort will
entirely eclipse that of a year ago,
which was held in Brawley. That
show was an experiment, and there
We're some misgivings among the
dealers as to the results that would
be obtained, but they went to it with
a determination that failure was not
to crown their efforts owing to lack
of effort. They made an entire sue
cess of it, so much so that it was
((antinnaH IN IaaUa
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
EXPULSION LIK ELY

NDy <fSSUCIdtcU fcoSI
Excelsior fuyther quoted an un-
named official as stating that action
against members of the Association
for Protection of American Rights ir
Mexico had been taken because full
report made to the government showed
that the organization was actively
ti-government. Moreover, the news
paper added, the foreign residents OF
Mexico connected with the associa-
ton were being watched carefully.
subject to expulsion from the country
under Article 33 of the Constitution
should their actions warrant.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
CBy Associated Press)

MEXICO, CITY, March 22.-Al
though the newspaper Excelsior pub
lished a story March IA, stating that
Mexican consuls had been instructed
to refuse to wise passports of members
of the Association for American
Rights in Mexico, quoting high Off
cials in the foreign office as authority
for the statement, nothing since has
been given out officially.
= The absence of official statements
in this connection and of officia,
statements on previous decisions in.
volving important governmental
acts of international significance are
being interpreted here as showing the
government purpose to allow the
actions to speak for themselves.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
JAPS TO TAKE UP
PROPOSED LAWS
fBy Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22.--The
board of directors of the Japanese as
sociation of America. which represents
virtually all the japanese organiza-
tions of western states, is to meet
soon at which time it is expected the
proposed initiative directed against
Japanese land holding in California
will be taken up, according to Off
cial announcement today.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
MORE SOVIET ARKS
TO LEAVE NEW YORK
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, March 2.-Relief
ships will be sent within month by
the United States with flour for the
needy countries of Europe. These
ships will also be soviet arks. More
than 400 Russians, Fins and Poles will
be shipped on them in groups.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
AMBASSADOR
. B 0 n |LLAS'
HA I | n
RING
Mexicans Greet Mexican
Representative at Wash
ingtOn with Enthusiasm:
No Confirmation of Re-
port of Americans Refus-
ed PASSPORTS.
(By Associated Press

MEXICO CITY, March 22.-
Thousands thrCnged the streets
yesterday to greet Ygnacio Bon
illas, Mexican ambassador to the
United States, who has announced
his willingness to become the
presidential candidate of the civil
ian party in the general elections
July II.
Newspaper comment indicates tn
presidential fight has narrowed t
Bonillas and Alvarado Obregon, wit
rartisans of Pablo Gonzalez wagin'
a more or less extensive campaign.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
HOLTON POWER co.
ASKS RATE RAISE

The Holton Power company has
fled application with the state rail
road commission for permission to in
crease its rates. The hearing will be
held May 2 in Riverside.
1t is probable that all Imperial Val
ley towns will be represented.
to contagious diseases and other de-
tails not usually aired in court.
Mrs. Smith alleged that the sing
ing or chanting at the funerals had a
depressing effect on her renters.
Mr.. Hens declared that his estab-
lishment was very modern and conf
piled with the law in every respect.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22

The ladies of the Methodist church
hold most interesting home and for
eign missionary meetings each month.
All ladies interested are invited to at
tend the meeting at the M. E. church
Tuesday, March %, from, 2 to p. nj.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
ASSEMBLY, CONVENES

~ e" (By Associated Press) fa
" DOVER, March 22.-The general
assembly convened to consider the
suffrage amendment.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22

The new regulation regarding the
oil leasing law are now in the hands
of local attorneys.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
100000 WORTH OF AUTOMOBILES
TO Be DISPLAYED AT AUTO SHOW

When Second Annual Automobile ShOW Opens This City
pru % One of Finest Exhibit of Cars EUe Shown in
Southland Committees Busy Arranging for Extra Features
of Shov Which VIII Last Three Days. Each Day Special
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
5000 SLAIN
IN C0MbATS
As RESULT
Of REVOLT
Little Change in the Strike
Situation; Armies Face
Each Other in Ruhr In
dustrial District; Sparta.
cans are Hanged.
(By Associated Press)


Notwithstanding the return of
the Ebert government to control
in Berlin, the city still presents
much Cf the aspect of an armed
camp with the food supply short
and sanguinary fighting occurring
at intervals in the suburbs.
There is little change in the strike
situation.
Serious trouble occurred in the Moa
bit district, an industrial center. Sun
day night and in one conflict it wa:
reported that 20 Spartacans were
killed and "a others captured. These
it is said, were summarily executed
The incident occurred Sunday.
In the Ruhe industrial region i'm
mediately adjoining the allied zone OF
occupation there is veritable civil war
fare, with the opposing armies of the
communist and government troops
drawing up their forces for battle.
Government detachments were de-
feated in some preliminary skirmishes
Leipsic quieted down after a gov
ernment victory there.
In northern Germany there is un'
ccasing unrest in the agricultural dis.
tricts. Southern and Eastern Ger
many is reported fairly quiet
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22
5000 KILLED

(By Associated Press)
PARIS, March 22.-Eight thousand
persons have been killed since the
German revolt broke out March 13,
according to advices received here. OF
this number $50 were killed in Berlin
alone
Imperial Valley press., 1920-03-22

Continued on page 81
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-07-02
INMATES To HAVE
DAY OF SPORT
WARDEN JAMESON WILL CELE.
BRATE THE FOURTH AT
STATE PRISON.

Sioux Falls, July 2.-Warden Geo.
jameson of the state penitentiary Is
arranging a program of sports for
the inmates of that institution on
the 5th of July. The main feature
of the day will be ball game. There
are two teams composed of members
of the penitentiary family, and when
Warden jameson suggested to them
that the Fourth be celebrated with
a series of field sports the men
jumped at the offer and petitioned
for a ball game as the leading fea-
ture of the days sports.
Besides the ball game, which will
be played on a diamond inside the
penitentiary walls, there will be foot
races, jumping contests, and several
other contests. Prizes will be award
ed to the winner in each event.
Warden Jameson has also arrang-
ed for lemonade and fruit for the oc-
casion.
Among the inmates is an Indian
who is a mound. artist and both
teams are anxiousqo secure his serv-
ices for the coming game.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-07-02
RESERVE BOARDS
BUSINESS REVIEW
PERIOD OF FREADJUSTMENT AND
in SOME INSTANCES DEPRES-
SION is APPARENT.

Washington, d. c., July 2.-Busi-
ness is passing through a period of
readjustment and, in many instances
OF depression, the federal reserve
board declared in it's June review.
cation this transactio 7S9O$.......-....N n
There is. however, every in
dication this transition period will
not last long-indeed that the turn
towards new conditions has already
been taken" declared the board s
summary:
Reduction in retail prices, begun
in May, become universal in June,
the board said. The price cutting
movement, the board said, had been
aided by the refusal of the public to
pay high prices. Except for cloth
ing and shoes all essential commod-
tiles, including food, show little indi.
cation of reduction, but many luxur.
les have been distinctly cut"
There is tendency to settle
down to a readjustment basis and tc
proceed with business upon a new
level of prices and demand" tho
board asserted.
Possibly the most encouraging fac
tor was the improvement of agricul
tural prospects, all crops except cot
ton showing improvement. Distinc
improvement in the money situation
was noted.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-07-02
Woman Big
Land Owner

Cherokee, Ia, July 2.-What prob
ably figures in the largest land deal
made by a lady in Cherokee county
or in northwest Iowa, was consum-
mated last week when Miss Phoebe
Young of this city added to her 400
acres of the northwest Iowa lands.
the east half of section 26, Highland
township, O'Brien county.
Reliable real estate men state that
the last purchase of 20 acres means
the addition of one of the best half
sections in this part of Iowa. and at
the price paid one of the best pur-
chases made this year, and easily
worth $500 per acre. The farm was
sold to Miss Young by o. c. Jones
Aurelia, Iowa, who made nice prof
it, having purchased the farm this
spring. Miss Young is not offerins
an acre of her holdings for sale.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-07-02
BATTLE CRUISER
SOUTH DAKOTA
MONSTER SEA FIGHTER is TO BE
GIVEN THAT NAME.

Sioux Falls, July "A battle
cruiser of exceptionally large dimen-
sions and which will be one of the
best of its type afloat is to be named
the South Dakota" according to in
formation received at the local naval
recruiting station. The name of the
ship which was announced before as
South Dakota" has been changed
to Huron"
The U. S. S. South Dakota will
probably be launched some time in
1921. 1t will have a displacement
of $4,000 tons and a speed of 35
knots. 1t will have $4,000 horse
power and be equipped with IL 16-
inch guns and % 5-inch, 81 caliber
guns, four 3-inch anti-aircraft guns
and four 21-inch submerged torpedo
tubes The total cost of the cruiser
is to be $20,000,000. To man the
cruiser will require lis officers ant
1895 bluejackets.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-07-02
SEVENTEEN INCHES
OF RAINFALL
II II
HEAVY DOWNPOUR AT MITCH
ELL IN NINETY DAYS.

Mitchell, July 2.-Mitchell would
be a veritable Venice if all the water
that has fallen here during the
months of April, May and June were
collected on the surface. Approx
mately 1868 inches of rain has fall
len here during the three months,
the government rain gauge, kept by
Jack Blain, shows.
So far this month 10 inches of
rain has fallen here. May, too, was
a rainy month, as 6.13 inches fell
here during the 81 days, while dur
ing April, usually styled the month
of showers, there were only 235
inches.
June began its rainy career with
downpour of 2.77 inches on the
first day of the month. On June Is,
LIS inches fell here. This rain ex-
tended over the western part of the
state, developing into cloudburst
near washington Springs, and doing
damage to railroad tracks and grades
that have just been repaired. Ten
days later, June 25, repairs that had
been made on the west line of the
Milwaukee were again washed out by
storm during which LOS inches
fell in Mitchell.
Sunday night, June 27, .98 inches
fell here, following the rain and hail
storm Saturday night during which
it rained "a inches. The hail which
struck Mitchell about 10 o'clock Sat
urday night is believed to have
| caused no damage to crops. Reports
from farmers in a number of tn,
townships near Mitchell since Sat
urday night indicate that it hailed
only slight outside of Mitchell.
The only other heavy rain of tn,
month was on June "a when ~ inch
es fell here. Other rains were scarce
ly more than showers. On June ?
.O8 inches fell; OF inches June 6
.05 inches June 10; OF inches jun
16, and .04 June 20.