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Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
WEIR APPOINTED.
TURNS DOWN JOB
WITH UNCLE SAM

F. G. Weir, deputy sheriff, through
friends in the Imperial Valley, yes
tsrday received word from John p.
Carter of Los Angeles, tax collector
for Southern California, that he had
been appointed from Washington as
internal revenue officer for Imperial
county, effective Immediately. Mr..
Weir announced this morning that be-
cause of unavoidable circumstances he
has declined the position. Il am indeed
grateful to MY many friends in the
valley who have secure dthe position
for me-" said Mr.. Weir this morning,
"but owing to other matters that have
come to my attention recently | am
unable to accept the position at this
time"
Mr.. Weir has been resident of the
valley for the past nine years and is
well known by all. The appointment
brought many congratulations which
he modestly accepted.
That he will remain with Sheriff
Applestill for the time being was the
indication he made public
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
BANKER HOLT
SAYS WORK
WILL CURE
UNREST
Valleys Leading Banker
Analyses Situation, Points
Out That Work and Save
Are the Necessary Ingred-
tents to Bring Back Pros
perity.

-0-
Leroy Holt, president of the
First National Bank and banks
i'll other Imperial Valley cities to-
day outlined the things which will
bring back prosperity to the val
lay and solve tie present situa-
tiOn of unrest.
"Work and save are the predomi-
mating features which will bring back
prosperity, according to Mr.. Holt
who also goes deeper into the reasons
for the present national situation.
Mr.. Hollis statement is so timely
SO to the point and so full of con-
structive optimism, that The Press
presents it in full:
Is the Cause of Existing Conditions
Imaginary? If not, What is the
Remedy?
1.-The tremendous losses caused by
the World War, coupled with extrav-
agance, in my opinion, are primarily
responsible for the existing condi-
tions. The approximate money loss
is placed at two hundred billion dol
lars; the known dead at ten million;
the seriously wounded at six and one
quarter million; the total property
loss at thirty billion dollars; the loss
in man-power, measured in money, at
one hundred eighty billion dollars; and
an increase in the debt of the world
from forty-four billion dollars in 1914
to two hundred fifty billion dollars
in 1920.
During this perDd the per capita
circulation of the United States in
creased from $3731 in 1914 to $59.4S
in 1920. This increase in circulation
caused wave of specializing and ex-
travagant buying by domestic con-
sumers and at the same time, there
was an unusual demand for foreign
countries for American made goods.
'In 1918 we felt that 1919 Would see
a retrenchment in buying and reduc-
tion in prices, but people continued
buying and the merchants soon
found their stocks exhausted, with no
indication of return to pre-war
prices, with few people feeling any ap-
prehension concerning business for
1920. If we had stopped to think of
the orgy of spending and the waste Of
man power that had been going on
since the beginning of the war, and
that the reconstruction of Europe was
beset by danger, we should have been
forewarned. Today the stabilizing Of
the European credit presents a puzzle
that none of our best financial minds
care to hazard a guess. The vast sums
spent by the armies of Europe among
their tradesmen and peasants during
the war, esems to have lowered the
morale of their people, making it hard
70 rthem to get back to normal pro-
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
$4,000 FIRE
At CAL|PATR|A

Fire this morning at Calipatria
at 1880 completely destroyed the
cotton gin of the Mackenzie and
O'Neil interests. several wagons
nearby and few bales in the cot
ton yard, causing an estimated
loss of $4,000.
Thomas f. Dempsey, manager,
was unwilling this afternoon to
ascribe a reason for the fire as
there have been several fires in
this gin of mysterious origin.
Others seemed to think that per-
haps matches had accidently got
ten in the loose cotton.
Sixty tons of cotton seed were
saved by the efforts of the Cali
patria fire deparement.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
JAIL BREAK IS
SUCCESS, z GONE

Two men, arrested by Chief of Po-
live Dave Matlock Tuesday, January a,
on suspicion of having stolen Ford
car from T. J. Holcomb, of Inglewood,
Calf, and who were being held for
the Los Angeles authorities, broke
from the city Jail late Tuesday after
noon, according to the announcement
of Matlock this morning. The men, Al
Duglin, p. and Stephen TAYLOR, 21,
made their escape by unscrewing the
bolts covering the windows. A net
was thrown out over the southern part
of the state Immediately following
their escape. 1t is thought that they
headed for Yuma and authorities in
that city have been notified.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06

+ 1000 -Plaisc in song. lcu by Rev
G. Arthur Burton, Brawley.
l0:15--Scripture and prayer, Rev.
Watkins, Brawley.
lO:30-Service Through the Sunday
School-Home Church District
President.
County, II. II. Godber, Pasadena, State
1:Oo-Practical Questions in Open
Forum, led by Hugh C.. Gibson, Gen
eral Secretary.
n:35-Business and announcements
n:45-Address; w. C. Pearce, Chi,
cago, Acting General Secretary Inter,
national Sunday School association.
12:l5-Noon recess, (basket lunch
church basement.)
Tuesday Afternoon, January IL.
Presiding-Frank r. elena.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06

Major Cook testified that the orig
inal minutes had been changed by
employees in his office and at the in
stance of the board Of supervisors.
1t was further brought out by exam
ination that they had been changed
on January 8, 1921, or two days be-
fore the opening of the present case
against the county.
District Attorney E. R. Simon, sem
ior counsel for the defendants at
tempted to have the evidence with
held, alleging that the minutes of a
public body cannot be impeached. In
cidents of law were pointed out but
the objection was overruled and Judge
Curtis allowed the evidence to stand.
The minutes of the board of super
visors referred, to in the examination
were those approved on August g.,
1920, wherein plans and spec;fica-
tions for the building of the ImperiaI
county roads and the routes % be
followed We're supposed to have honn
accepted. Mr.. Cook testified that this
routing was not entered in at tha.
time and that he was instructed by
the board of supervisors on January
3, 1921, or five months later, and fol-
lowing the filing of suit in the present
case. to change them, and insert the
missing paragraphs.
The district attorney challenged
Mr. Young and asked him if he were
lnsnuating that illegal procedure had
been used by the county officials in
the keeping of their records. Mr..
Young answered that he was not in
sinuating anything put that erasure'
had been made and that if illegal
procedure had been used by the men,
bers of the board of supervisors he
was going to find out why.
Judge Curtis earlier in the morn
ing had paved the way for the plain
tiffs when he asked that Chief Engi-
necr Wade be returned to the stand
in order that the bottom" may be
reached and that he might gain a
clearer knowledge of the case.
He said, at seems to me that
there is great deal about this case
that we have not been able to learn
and | would suggest that Mr.. Wade
be brought to the stand and allowed
to explain all he knows of it,"
This was another victory for the
plaintiffs for all during yesterday
they had been blocked by the atto~-
neys for the county and were unable
to introduce substantial evidence in
their favor. Mr.. Wade on taking the
stand differentiated between the nu-
merous sets of plans and specifica-
tions whoch were drawn in his office
and submitted and approved by the
board of supervisors. He also pointed
out the difference between the plan
voted on by the people of Imperia
county at the special bond election
and the one drawn at the time the
contract was awarded to the Peterson,
Patterson and Dillon Company. Each
of these plans were different said Mr.
Wade in regard to the construction OF
the highway from Brawley to Holt
vile and from Imperial to Holtville
1t is probable that the case will bs
: brought to close late this after.
noon for the plaintiffs stated befor,
/; adjourning at IL o'clock that they hat
|
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
Continued on Page 81
IMPERIAL COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION CONVENTION, 11-12

The Imperial County Sunday School
association will hold it's annual con-
vention this year at the Methodist
church, in Brawley, January II and IL
and the list of speakers will be head
cd W. c, Pearce of Chicago, superin-
tendent Of the field department of the
International Sunday School associa-
tion, recognized leader in his line
OF work.
Hugh C. Gibson, general secretary
of the Southern California Sunday
School association, will be present
with five speakers from Los Angeles
and Dr. Silas Evans of San Diego. The
program in full is as follows:
Opening Session, Tuesday Morning
January II, 1921.
Place-Methodist church, Brawley.
Presiding-Frank r. elena, County
President. q,
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
DIRECT APPEAL
MADE TO GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON, Jan. G. Lord
Mayor O'Callaghan has made an ap-
peal direct to the state department in
The hope that the absence of pass
port might not debar him from the
United States.
Secretary Wilson's decision in the
case, it was indicated will rest upon
that of the department of state on
account of the diplomatic character of
the questions involved in O'Callag
mans entry into the country.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
KING ALFONSO BUYS
TOYS FOR CHILDREN

PARIS, Jan. 6.-When returning to
Spain via Paris after recent visit
to England, King Alfonso called at
several toyshops here to make pur-
chases for his children.
Catching sight of some musical in
struments in one shop he Immediately
ordered bugle, bass drum, cymbals,
a trombone and clarionet. adding
with smile, Just to drive the nurse
mad"
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
ENATOR INGRAM
GIVEN APPOINTMENT

SACRAMENTO, Jan. Ex-senator
Ingram of Grass Valley was appointed
chairman of the reaNortionment COM
mittee by Lieut.. Governor Young.
Other members of the committee are
about equally divided between the
northrn and southern sections of the
state.
Senator Carr is chairman of the
governmental efficiency committee, ,
Jones of the judiciary; Flaherty Of
labor and capital, and Gates cf finance
committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
COUNTY RECORDS CHANGED
Find Stolen Car
In Phoenix, Ariz.

The 1919 model Studebaker, belong
ing to M. B. Davis of Imperial which
was stolen from his home late Sun
day night, was picked up at Phoenix,
Ariz., by the police of that city yester-
day afternoon. The men are being
held on federal charge. Miller Tow
man, local representative of the Au-
tomobile Club of Southern California,
with Arthur Carey, of this city are
leaving this evening to return the car
to its owner. The car was insured
through the Automobile club.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06

"A legal bombsheli was exploded in Department of
the Superior court this morning during the second
day of the suit brought against the members Of the
board of supervisors, the highway commission the
Peterson. Patterson and Dillon Company and other
county officers by A. F. Woodman to have the con-
tract for the building of the Imperial county high
ways declared invalid, when E. r. Young, attorney
for the plaintiff cited for the court pages in the
minutes of the meetings Of the board of supervisors
which he alleged had been tampered with. Immedi-
atey on the discovery of the fact Fred Lack member
of the highway commission. who had been testify
ing, was withdrawn and Major S. Cook county clerk
was placed the stand to account for the changes
that had been made.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
DISCUSS JAP LAW
(Ry ASsOciated precc)

10y <tSSUCIUttU TTVSSI
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The Cali
fornia congressional delegation met
again to discuss the situation result
ing from the japanese objections to
California's new land laws Repre-
sentative Kahn, presiding, said: "Thc
situation is right as far as California
is concerned" He and the others de-
clined to discuss what occurred.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
FORMER EMPEROR
HIRES DETECTIVE
(By Associated Press)

- DOORN, Holland, Jan. 6.-The
former German Emperor William. has
personally engaged a private detect
i've to keep an eye on strangers in
the village of Doom. This is in ad-
dition to the state police who guard
the House of Doom, his new home.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
FACTORY OPENS
(By Associated Press)

IBy AsSOCInted PresSJ
LANSING, Mich, Jan. 5.--The REQ
Motor Car company resumed opera
tions after a weeks shutdown for in
ventory. The entire force of $500
men arc working on half time. The
Oldsmobile motor workers are also
operating on part time basis.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
GOVT. SUSTAINED
(By Associated Pressl

- IbN NSsOCIaltU FTFHS'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The gov
ernment's objections to the stockyard
holdings in the enforcement plans
submitted by the big packers under
the recent agreed decree was sustain
ed in the district supreme court. Any
acceptable plan must provide for ar
early and complee Investment of al
obnoxious holdings, the court held.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
START RUN ON
LEXINGTON BANK

LEAINGIUN, ny, Jan. 6. =
Alarmed at rumors that the Bank of
Commerce, with capital stock of
100000 is overloaded with tobacco
notes and paper, depostors started a
run or the bank today. Several hun
dred were in front of the bank at
noon, the tellers paying out money as
fast as they could count.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
PINK CIGARETTES
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Jan. 6.-Cigarettes rolled
in paper dyed delicate shades of rose
blue, green or orange are declared by
the Daily Mail to be the fastest vogue
for women.
Women wishing to be really smart
fill their cases with cigarettes of a
tint harmonizing with the color of
their gowns.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
PASS No LAW TO
FAVOR JAPS IS
MESSAGE TO us,
(By Associated Press)


SACRAMENTO, Jan. 6.-Joint res
olutions requesting the federal gov
eminent to conclude no treaty with
Japan that will extend citizenship to
japanese or nullify tire California an
ti-Japarese law was favorably report
ed by the state senate committee on
federal relations. 1t will come up for
final actor III the senate probably
rex. week.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
MAIL PLANE DAMAGED

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5.-A
trarscontinental air mail service plane
caught fire and damaged, made h
forced landing in the street near the
city hall. The pilot was unhurt. Half
the cargo of mail was burned.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
NEGRO LYNCHED
(By Associated Press


MERIDIAN, Mass, Jan. 5.-Robert
Lewis, negro, accused of the murder
of T. w. Grees, railroad switchman,
was lynched by a mob which forced
the policeman who arrested Lewis to
surrender the prisoner.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
ENGLISH BANK
IS INSOLVENT

LONDON, Jan. 6.-The British
American Continental bank has sus-
pended payment. 1t is attributed to
he general financial situation. 1t is
believed the bank has advanced much
money on produce, chiefly Canadian
md is unable to realize during the
present trade stagnaton.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
10 TRY TO STOP
GRAIN SPECULATION
(Ry Associated Press)

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 5.-Senator
Purkett has ready for introduction i'll
the Legislature bill that would make
speculative dealings in grain futures
in California felony. "The measure
is intended to make it crime to sell
grain unless the grain is actually on
hand or the contract signed for its
delivery" he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
WILL LEAVE FOR
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

NEWPORT NEWS, Xa., Jan. g.
Lord Moyar O'Callaghan. paroled by
the immigration authorities, will leave
tonight for Norfolk, where he will be
the guest of friends of Irish freedom.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06

Fair weather in Arizona cotton
fields has favored harvesting opera
tions.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
DE VALERA DENIES
MAKING OVERTURES

DUBLIN, Jan. 6.-Eamom de Va
lera denies that the Sein Finn is max
ing peace overtures to England, says
the Frcemar's Journal in forecast
Of De Valera's Forthcoming manifesto,
speaking on behalf of the movement.
De Valera is quoted as saying he
would not turn deaf ear to proposals
Of the British government if based on
the recognition of Ireland as an in
dependent nation.
When representatives of the Eng
lish nation are prepared to meet rep
resentatives of the Irish nation on al.
equal footing peace talk will be pos
Gible, the forecast of the manifesto
continues.
De Valera explains, adds the news
paper, his return from America is
necessary so that he might resume the
responsibility for the direction of the
Sim Fein in view of the arrest of Ar
thur Balfour, founder of the organi-
zation and of Professor MacNeil.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
Daily
Weather
Report

night and Friday sloudy, occasionally
threatening. Cooler tonight in the
east portion with moderate westerly
winds.
ARIZONA-Continued fair with
slight drop in temperature
IMPERIAL VALLEY-Fair, with
occasional clouds and threatening.
Slightly cooler.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
PROSECUTION PROVES
BOOKS TAMPERED WITH
IN COUNTY ROAD SUIT

e. r. Young and Joseph F. Seymour for Prosecution
Spring Surprise Which Dumfounds Defense; Bitter
Legal Battle Indulged in before Evidence of Alleged
Tamperng Is Intrcduced Major Cook Explains Action.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-06
SE|N finn NOT
BR0ACH|NG
PEACE To
ENGLAND
So Says, Eamonn De Valera,
President of the Irish
Republic" in Dublin; May
Deport Lord Mayor of
Cork Because Of No Pass
port.
(By Associated PressI

IBy ASsOC1Ateu PTeSSy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Secre-
tary Wilson CT the labor department
announced today that he had grant
ed parole to Lord Mayor UCal-
laghan of Cork, who is being de-
tanned at Newport News by the i'm
migration authorities, on his own
recognizance pending the decision as
to his admission to this country.
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the BEsT COUGH MEDICINE

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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-01-08

that there was COLLISION with labor leaders and ma
teria to abolish all competition
There has been generous recognition Of labor
unions as instruments of good but the New York
revelations of systematic extortion are startling.
That all public work should have been suspended
at the beginning of winter is great calamity ;or
thousands of families
Organized labor material men and contractors
must show clean hands to retain public confidence in
their itegrty
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-01-08

RATES IN RELATION TO NEW CAPITAL RE-
QUIREMENTS

In granting to the Georgia Railway Power
company increased rates intended to bring return
of per cent out of which fixed charges must be met
the Georgia Railroad commission said The record
shows that there is large demand on applicant for
services especially for Industrial power which 1t can
not meet without further development of unused wat
er powers and that large sums Of new capital are ne
cessary for such additional developments. Because
of financial conditions existing, 1t shows that 1t
has been unable to secure needed capital from the
sale of its bonds or from short term loans except at
very high rates OF interest and only in limited am
cunts New capital cannot be obtained by public
utilities at all except where rates are such as will al
ford reasonable assurance, with efficient management
of earnings sufficient to care for legitimate fixed
charges and establish for them basis of credit This
does not mean that rates should be such as in them
selves will supply capital but that they be such
as to Justify capital investments In competition with
other business ventures"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-01-08
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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-01-08
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The regular annual meeting Of the
stockholders Of the First National
Bank OF Logan, Utah, will be held in
Its banking rooms on the 18th day
of January. 1921, at four o'clock p,
IN. for the election OF directors and
the transaction of such other bust.
ness as may be proper
A. SOME,
Cashier.
Dated at Logan, Utah, December
9th, 1920. Adv-1-11
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WHY EXEMPTIONS

There is no excuse or reason for exempt
ing Federal Farm Loan bonds from taxation than
there is passing law authorizing tax exempt fed
erai merchandising loan bonds or federal industrial
loan bonds any other sort of federal bonds for the
purpose Of selling government backed securities to
raise money to loan for private gain on Epecified
class at the expense OF the balance Of the taxpayers
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-01-08

state OF Ohio, City OF Toledo.
Lucas County. %.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that ne
10 senior partner OF the firm OF II. j.
Cheney q Co.. doing business in the City
Of Toledo. County and State Aforesaid.
and that said Arm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case OF catarTh that cannot be
MEDICINE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day OF December
A. -. 1855. A. w. GLEASON,
(BeaD Not ~ Publlo
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ternAlly and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces OF thA system. Send
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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-01-08
LABOR TRANQUIL IN BUTTE

For the first time in about half dozen
Montana is free of strikes threatened strikes not
single strike or labor tieup of any description
ring the industrial life of the state according the
Montana labor commissioner.
In addition there is marked increase in elf
riency in Butte mines, and labor, while all not OF
the experienced sort, is becoming more available
miners drifting back to Butte from the farms
upon the completion OF the harvest.