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Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
MYSTERY FIRE
DESTROYS TWO
HOLT Az. HOMES
Water HydraRt Ranked With
Earth flinders Fireman in
Fighting Costly Blaze.

Two families were made homeless
this afternoon by fire Of mysterious
origin which started in the home Of
George Brumbley at AIS Holt avenue.
and spread to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Loomis on the west. The
loss is estimated at more than $4,000
and is slightly more than half COW
cred by insurance.
The fire alarm was turned in by
Mrs. 0 "A. Porak, near neighbor,
when she discovered the flames COM
ing through the room of a bedroom
in the Brumbley home. The depart
ment responded quickly to the alarm
but members of the department state
that the fire hydrant at Fourth and
Holt streets, only a few feet from
the burning building was almost COW
cred with earth from the excavation
for the Fourth street pavement work,
and that they were unable to obtain
water soon enough to prevent the
flames from spreading to the Loomis
home. The firemen are unanimous in
expressing the opinion that they. could
have prevented all but very slight
damage to the Looms residence had
it not been that the dirt had been
piled SO high around the fire hydrant.
Sam A. Meserve, motorcycle officer
and Deputy Sheriff Greenwood, a
county motor officer, were roomers at
the Brumbley home, and being absent
at the time of the fire lost all their
clothing and other possessions except
what they wore. Meserve's automo-
bile was also badly burned, but spec
tartrs pushed GreenWOOd'c car awaV
before it was burned.
Mr.. Brumblev and his family are at
Jacumba and did not know of the fire
until informed by telephone late this
afternoon by Mr.. Loomis, who is a
son-in-law of Mr.. and Mrs. Brumbley
James Summers of this city was the
owner of the houses, which were in
sured through the agency of George
A. Ragan, who also carried insurance
on the Loomis personal property.
Other insurance on personal property
was carried by NJ. w. Washburn of
Edgar Bros. Realty Co.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
AMAZING STORY
TOLD ON SCREEN

Constituting a part of the basic plot
of "What Every Woman Knows" Will
liam DeMille's latest production for
Paramount. which will be seen at the
Palace Airdome next Sunday and
Monday evenings, is one of the most
amazing bargains which has ever
come to light either in truth or fiction
The story which is filmed from Sir
James M. Barrie's famous play of the
same title, has it's scenes laid in Eng
land and Scotland and a bargain is
consumated between Alick Wylie an
old Scotchman, his two bachelor sons
and his quaint, prim daughter of 26 on
one side and a young English student
with political ambitions on the other.
The father and brothers have almost
despaired of finding husband for the
young woman because she. is unlike
other Young women. Then comes a
poor young English student, who
steals through window into the
Wylie library late at night to study
the books. The Wylie's catch the young
burglar" hear his explanation and
then offer him three hundred pounds
with which to complete his studies, II,
in return he will agree that in five
years, the daughter shall marry him
if she so wishes.
The deal is closed and then begins
the story which offers an altogether
new angle on the matrimonial ques-
ton. ,
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY
(By Associa ted Press)

WASHINGTON, July 8,-Today is
the 30th anniversary of the marriage
of President and Mrs. Harding but
they planned no formal observance
They We're married in the same house
in Marion from the front porch of
which the presidential campaign was
conducted last Fall, and George B.
Christian, Jr., now secretary to the
president was chief doorkeeper on the
happy occasion.
The total special tax paid by motor
lists annually in the United States is
$267 100000. This does not include
the regular personal property excess
profits, income or other taxes to
which the car owner may be subject.
More than 500 00O0,OO0 worth of pub
lie and private work to be done in Ak
ron, o.. this year will be handled by
Akron men exclusively.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
L0C0M0T
ENGINEER
MURDERED
At POST
With Fireman Unconscious
in Cab Boiler Explodes
and Train Wrecked After
Dashing Uncontrolled for
Miles.
(By Associated Press)

Ell PASO, Tex, July 8.-Engineer
William Bohman, of Sanderson, Tex,
in charge Of a fast passenger train
on the Galveston, Harrisburg and San
Antonio railway, was murdered in his
cab and his dead body tossed to the
ground.
With no hand at the throttle of the
locomotive the train ran at uncon-
trolled speed for more than four miles
when the boiler, lacking water, blew
up, hurling the unconscious body of
Fireman Charles Robertson of Valen-
tine, Texas, from the cab and injuring
hins so badly he may die.
The train of its own momentum ran
a considerable distance further and
was wrecked at a point said to be 10
miles west Of Alpine, Texas, according
to advices received here from officials
of the road. No details of the crime
or particulars of the wreck have been
received, and it is not known if any
one was killed or injured when the
train left the track.
The body of Engineer Bohman was
found four miles back from the ex-
plosion of the boiler of his engine.
Bohman was attacked while the fire
man was busy raising steam for a
grade two miles ahead and he did not
notice that Bohman had disappeared
or that the engine was unattended un-
til just before the explosion took place
according to later information re-
ceived
The force of the explosion blew the
engine and boiler about 30 feet from
the track and the engine cab more
than 200 yards.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
7 v A R
| T A OERS
WILL BE
I HER
American Legion COnven-
ton to Be HOnOred by
Presence of Famous Com
manders and Congression-
sAal Medal Heroes.

KANSAS CITY, July 8.-The stage
lis being set in Kansas City for the live
liest national convention the Ameri-
can Legion has seen when the veter-
ans of the A. f. f. assemble here Oc-
tober 81.
Cowpunchers from Montana ar
rayed in "chaps" and sombreros will
dash through the streets on cowponies
provided by the Grover MetZger post
of the legion here, composed of local
stockyards men. Airmen will perform
aerial stunts under the direction of
the Kansas City Flyin club, which has
posted prizes. Legionnaires from Iowa
are scheduled to arrive in "side door
Pullmans" bearing the familiar 40
hommes, 8 chevaux" legend, SO well
known to veterans Of French troop
trains.
Also among those present will be
President Harding, General John j..
PerPshing, late &c inc" of the A. E.
F., Marshal Foch, and Admiral Sir
David Beatty, hero of the battle of
Jutland.
A delegation of five Legion men is
scheduled to arrive from Canada and
similar contingent from Panama.
Thirty-fve hundred accredited dele
gates in all are expected. A much
larger number, from the territory ad-
jacent to Kansas City, will be on hand
for the parade opening the three days
sessions. Many towns in Missouri
and Kansas have sent word that they
will have large delegations down for
the parade.
Fifty-four meif, holder of the Con-
gressional Medal of Honor, the highest
decoration for bravery that the coun-
try bestows, will be invited to attend
the convention with their wives as
guess of honor, all expenses being paid
by the LegiCN.
1t is planned to build temporary
tracks and run Pullman cars into the
heart of the city where they will be
parked aor the accommodation of the
delegates during their stay.
In addition to the American Legion
convention, various divisional and
unit reunions will be held at the same
time. Members or organizations de-
string to hold reunions are being
urged to communicate with the regis
tration division of the Leg on conven-
tion here.
A war department exhibit of war
materials, used and captured, is to be
shown.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
WHY TAXPAYERS
DEMAND CUT IN
ASSESSMENTS
Valuations in ImperiuI COunty
Are More IhaH Fire Times
Hnl0uce of state.

The Imperial County Taxpayers as
soclatlon has made demand upon the
board of supervisors to cut the as
sessments upon property for taxations
purposes to lth( same b;lsis as that
upon which the ASSESSMENT was made
prior to the horizontal increase made
IN 1919
The demand was made to the board
sitting as board Of equalization last
Tuesday and was taken under consid-
Grafton.
That the people Of the county and
every one else interested in the mat
ter and to show their position the as
sociation has issued Statement Of
their reasons for the demand as fol-
lows: -. ........... .......... ........ ........
The total assessment of non-opera-
tive property in Imperial county( your
property and mine, and all property
not used by public utilities in the op-
GRAFTON of such public utility) for the
year 1916 was $50, ,665. The total
assessed valuation Of the same class
of property in Imperial County for the
year 1920 was $80,786,593.
This increase in assessment of I'M
perial county's non-operative property
amounts to 1878 per cent
According to data collected by the
state board of equalization the. total
assessed valuation of the non-opera-
tive property in the state of Califor-
MIA in 1916 was $2,917,323,351. The
total assessed valuation of the same
class of the property for 1920 was $3,-
784, 4,952,614.
This increase in assessment of the
entire states non-Operative property
amounts to 29.716 per cent.
The Taxpayers association does not
believe that actual values in Imperial
county have increased during the per
iod 1916 to 1920 at any greater ratio
than in other portions of the state.
Whereas the assessed valuation is in
creased 1878 per cent as compared
with 29.716 per cent in the whole state.
If the same ratio of increase of as
sessed valuation We're applied to the
assessed valuation of lmYerial county
the assessed valuation for 1920 should
have been $39, $50, ,749, instead of $780,
1868.
In the event the King Tax bill
passed at the recent legislature, is for
any reason declared non-operative by
one courts, an an dQValOreH LAX Ce-
comes necessary it can readily be seen
from the above, that Imperial county
will be paying more than twice is r. o.
portionate share of the state taxes,
With such an extremely high assess
ment, comparisons of rates of tax
levies and expenditures with other
counties in the state are entirely mis-
leading when such comparisons are
based as they most frequently are, up
on the assessed valuation.
We believe that no good purpose
can be served by maintaining our as
sessment on such an extremely dis
proportionate basis, and we believe
that such an extremely high basis of
assessment tends to extravaganza and
carelessness in the handling of public
finances.
Therefore the Taxpayers associa-
ton has asked the board of supervis-
ors to reduce the assessed values III
Imperial county to the same relative
basis as that upon which such property
was assessed prior to the doubling of
assessed values in 1919.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
THANKS OF CHAMBER

The officers and directors Of the
Chamber of Commerce desire The
Press to convey to everyone who in
any way contributed to the great sue
cess of the melon feast held in the city
park, the sincere thanks of that body
for their assistance and cooperation.
The watermelon feast was not only a
most delightful affair but everyone
who helped in any way also did a
stroke of work for Ell Centro for the
publicity given the affair in newspa-
pers all over the country was the best
kind of advertising of the city and
the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
WANT MESSENGER
TRIED AS CRIMINAL

Judge Conkling will rule tomorrow
morning on request by defense at
torneys that the assault case of James
Cope Hensley be transferred from the
juvenile court to the Superior court
and handled in the same manner as
any criminal prosecution.
The Hensley boy is charged with
assauting William Alexander with a
pocket knife and inficting a serious
wound after an alteration regarding
the boys frequent visits to the Alex
ander store.
A number of witnesses We're exam
ined during the morning session of the
court and in the event that the court
rules that the case shall be carried on
through the ju,%nile court the defense
will put it's witnesses on the stand to-
morrow morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
BLOODYY BATTLE
IN BELFAST

BELFAST, July 8.AThe Union
and Kent street areas in Belfast
was the scene of wild excitement
shortly after midnight when heavy
firing commenced and continued for
20 minutes. One constable was
mOrtally wounded. The Sim Fem
ers engaged in the battle are re-
ported to have suffered heavily,
many dead bodies it is said by the
police, were carried into nearby
houses. The trouble started when
the police called to search a home in
the neighbOrhOOd.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
PEGGY AWARDED
LARGE kL|M0Ny

CHICAGO, July S.-Peggy Hopkins
Joyce was awarded $3.50 monthly ali
mony 1927, 500 solicitors fees and
$12,500 costs in her divorce suit
against James Stanley Joyce, million
aire lumberman. She ha dasked the
court for $4,000 per month alimony
and 100000 for attorneys fees. The
award was granted temporarily pend
ing final decision in September,
Attorneys for Joyce opposed the
grant on the ground that Peggy Hop
kins had married their client in con-
spiracy with other persons to rob him
of his wealth. The decision on the
temporary award will be appealed to
4 hipher court.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
LODGE
D Fl F|CERS
A R { D \
GROUND
Plans for Elks' Reunion In
Los Angeles Are Now
Complete. Thousands Will
Be in Parade.

LOS ANGELES, July s.-Arrange-
ments for the Grand Lodge reunion Of
the 3. p o. E. which takes place here
from the 18th to the 10Th inst, inclu-
sive, began in earnest when the Of
fetal family arrived on special train
from Toledo, Ohio.
The party contained virtually all
the Grand Lodge officials, with the
exception of Grand Exalted Ruler
Abbott, who is coming from San
Francisco. The new arrivals We're
met at the depot by the drill team
and big welcome delegation from
local lodge No. %, and escorted to
the Alexandria. where they win have
their headquarters during the next 10
days. In the party were:
William w. Mountain Of Flint,
Mich, slated to be the next Grand
Exalted Ruler, accompanied by Mrs.
Mountain.
Joseph T. Tanning of New York
City, past Grand Exalted Ruler, and
secretary of the Elks' War Relief
commission, with Mrs. Tanning.
Frank L. Rain. of Fairbury, Neb.,
past Gran dExalted Ruler with Mrs.
Rain.
Grand Chaplain John Dysart of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Fred Harper of Lynchburg, W. Va,
past Grand Exalted Ruler.
Bruce A. Campbell of East st.
Louis, past Grand Exalted Ruler.
Fred C. Rcs.nson of Dubuque, Ia.
Grand Secretary.
Judge w. j. Conway of Wisconsin
Rapids, Wis, member of the Grand
Forum.
Lloyd Maxwell of Chicago, mem
Der of the new membership commit
tee, with Mrs. Maxwell.
Frank A. Malley of Springfield,
Mass, member of the judiciary COM
mittee, with Mrs. Malley.
Joseph Brand of Bronx, N. Y,
member of the credentials commit
tee.
Fred Netezl of Louisville, KY, men,
ber of the credentials committee.
Rex Walker of Tulsa, Okla, district
deputy.
George D. Locke, of Tulsa, Okla,
chairman of the board of Grand Trus-
tees.
William E. brisbane of Albany, N.
Y, Grand Trustee.
John Halpin, of Kansas City, grand
trustee.
Sixty bands and 10000 men from
all parts of the United States and the
insular possessions, will march in the
annual reunion parade of Elkdom here
next Thurday. On this occasion, the
luil panoply of the great fraternal or
der will be exhibited.
Grand Esquire Michael F. Shannoa
will head the pageant as grand mar
shall, accompanied by an escort which
in the richness of its trappings, prom.
lses to excel any similar pectaele IN
Southland history.
Eighteen men, mounted on black
chargers and dressed in the habili-
ments of California when the Golden
West was under Spanish dominion,
will comprise Marshal Shannons
bodyguard. Their sweeping sombrer-
ors, their green jackets and saddles
and brides will simmer with silver.
The equipment of the escort will be
valued in excess Of Sl5O,000. Thor
oughbred saddlers from Santa Bar
nara and Ventura county ranches will
be featured.
Grand Exalted Ruler Abbott Of San
Francisco, will ride in a eustom-built
automobile, embellished for the occa-
sion at cost of $4,000. Following
him, the Grand Lodge officers, escort
ed by the drill team of Los Angeles
lodge No. 80, will comprise the official
leadership of the order.
More than 1000 members Of "99' as
the most of the convention with float
and in uniform, will be in line.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
FLAP JACK ALBERS
IS STRICKEN

PORTLAND, Ore, July S.-J.
Henry Albers, retired manufactur-
er of pan cake flower, whose con-
victiOn on charge of violation of
the espionage act created Il sensa-
tion all over the country, the judg
ment in which case was recently re-
verse by the Supreme court, suf-
fered stroke of paralysis ut his
home near here Wednesday night.
Today he was stricken with total
blindness.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08

from the greatest upheaval in prices
that the world has ever known? ,-r
The production of cotton is essential
to the existence of the spinning in
dustry and the well-being and content
ment of millions dependent on it. 1t
is not, however, essential to the hap
piness and well-being Of the people of
the South. These facts stand out with
paramount significance amid the per-
plexities of the current situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
UPLIFT ORGANIZATIONS.

The men of the Second Baptist
church and many of their friends who
are interested, will meet this evening
to oragnize Brotherhood association,
which has as its object the spiritual,
moral, literary, social and financial
uplift of its members and the com
munity. A constitution will be adopt
cd and officers elected at the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
THEDA BARA
IS MARRIED

NEW YORK, July S.-Theda
Bara, siren of the films was secret.
ly welded last Saturday at Green
wich, Conn.,, to c. J. Brabin, di-
rector of her pictures. The an
nOuncement was made this after
noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
OBJECTS TO
BATHING SUITS

MUSKEGON, Mich, July S-Mrs.
Sarah McVeigh, the police matrOn
of this city who has been shocked
by the appearance of young women
and girls nonchalactly shopping in
one piece bathing suits. has asked
them to discontinue the practice and
orders that a rOhe must at least be
worn over their scanty costume.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08

Historic Chalmette battlefield, just
below New Orleans, where General
Andrew Jackson met and defeated the
British in 1912, will be purchased by
the government and turned into a ma
tional military park, if congress ac-
cepts the recommendation of report
mqdn by Representative Hull fo Iowa
of the committee on military affairs.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
DRY DIRECTOR
FOR NEVADA

e. WASHINGTON, July 81. p.
Donnelly of Reno, was today ap-
pointed Federal prohibition director
for Nevada by the commissioner of
the internal revenue bureau.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
Weather Report

Southern California-Tonight and
Saturday, fair; continued warm. Fogs
and Loudly near coast in morning. Cen
tie westerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
AMAZING MYSTRY CRIME
WONDERFUL WELCOME FOR GRAND LODGE OF ELKS
Last. Minute
BULLETINS
PEACE DECLARED
IN IRELAND.

LONDON, July 8.-NOtice was is
sued tonight at 10 Downing street,
Premier Lloyd Georges official res
idence, that arrangements had been
made for hOstilities between Crown
and Republican forces to cease from
noon today.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-08
RELIEF OF


CHICAGO, July 8.-A S50,0O0,-
600 pool formed here by bankers of
the nation for the relief of the live
stock industry will be in operation
within two weeks it was announced
this afternoon.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-10-28
MUSICALE AT LEGION HALL GREAT SUCCESS

The Musical last Friday evening given under the auspices of the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion was voted a great success. A capacity house greeted those who ren- dered the program and every number was received with thorough apprecia- tion. This affair has brought before the Kingman folks talent of the high est order and of which we can justly be proud. The program from the opening number by the Misses Kause to the closing chorus by the Harmony four and others, was feast for those who attended the performance.
 The rendering of the vocal solos were especially pleasing, the readings held the interest of the audience from start to finish and the instrumental numbers were revelation to people who are so far from the studios and academies. In fact the program as a whole could not have been improved upon, and it is to be hoped that the public will have the pleasure of hear ing all of these talented ones and of seeing Little Miss Lois Gates in one of her entrancing dances. As this was the first appearance of the little lady in public her performance was especially noteworthy.
 The Ladies of the Auxiliary wish to extend their sincere and grateful appreciation to those who gave their services which made for the success of this new venture and also to Miss Blanche Parsons for the use of art decorations and all others who assist ed in any way. The ladies feel that the success of the entire affair was as- sured by the ready response of the people of Kingman. s,. ..r.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-10-28
KATHERINE NEWS
Katherine, Arizona, October 25, 1921 By Special Correspondent

Katherine, Arizona, October 25, 1921 '" By Special Correspondent
 William Salter has built himself a comfortable little house on Lot 8, block g, on Miller Avenue.
 Mr.. and Mrs. James have moved over to the Gold Chain Mine, to be nearer MT. James work at that mine. Katherine was very sorry to see them leave. E..
 Al Lambert reports that his busi. ness is much livelier in the last few weeks. MT. Lambert is contemplat- ing an addition to his store building in the near furture. ,,#- Miss Ethel J. York, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, arrived here today to take charge of our. school, which will start tomorrow with about fourteen pupils enrolled.
 Messrs. Kilker and Brethour, Super intendent of the Adams and Treasure Vault Mines, respectively, went to Kingman today to attend the weekly meeting of the Chamber of Mines.
 The force of carpenters now busy erecting the fine ten room hotel, own ed and to be operated by MT. and Mrs. Hugh McCloud, are making rapid pro- gross, and the hotel will soon be ready for patrons.
 John Barry reports that business is keeping him "on the run" literally speaking. There are more passeng- CTS and more freight being hauled every day. Barry likes this, and so do we.
 MT. and Mrs. Alonzo Farrar have moved into their home on the corner of Katherine Ave. and Dudley St. Their children are attending school here. MT. Farrar is employed at the Gold Chain Mine. ., It is understood that the Katherine Extension Mining Co. plans to erect an office building and residence for the Superintendent of the Mine. MT. Abadie, in the near furture. It would be for the better interests of all concerned if every mine in the district would build substantial office build ings here in Katherine. '.. J. Watt Hogue, of Globe, Arizona, expects to leave tomorrow for his home, after several weeks spent here Investigating the conditions in> this district. MT. Hogue expresses himself as astounded at the showing here, and he has already bought several lots on the main business street of Kath- crime, intending to erect store build ings thereon. He stated to the cores pondent that he intended to return here after attending to some business matters which are calling him home, and that he expects to make some ex- tensive purchases here, being firmly of the opinion that this was the coming mining district of the west, and that there is wonderful future here for those who are wise enough to invest their money in the district. This is the kind of talk we are glad to listen to.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-10-28
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