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Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
To WAR
ON FRAUDULENT
EX-:SERv|CE MEN
Bogus Soldiers viii BE Hunted
DOVn and Exposed. NeU Con-
tact Officer Appointed.
(By Associated Pressl

INDIANAPOLIS, July '9.-National
headquarters of the American Legion
has taken steps to prevent misuse of
government benefits for eX-service
men according to a statment made
today by Lemuel Bolles, national ad-
jutant.
at has been brought to our atten-
ton that few men have deliberately
falsifed claims for compensation, vo-
cational training and medical treat
ment," said Mr.. Bolles. considering
the large number Of wounded veterans
who are entitled to every benefit the
government can give, the number of
imposters is not large. But, few as
they are, their action works a hard
ship on the disabled.
Ceases of deception have been more
numerous lately, due to the rush of
claims, following the Legion's fight
for government efficiency. However,
the Legion will find time and means to
expose any imposters who come to US
for assistance in pressing their claim.
All Legion posts have been instruct
ed to furnish government bureaus
with information they obtain about
man concerning whose disability any
doubt exists. The post activities in
favor of the genuinely disabled will
continue. =
Officials of the Legion, representa-
tives of the war risk insurance bu-
reau, public health service, and fed
eral board for vocational education
will meet here early in August, ac-
cording to Legion Officers, for the
purpose of discussing closer co-opeca-
ton in behalf of disabled former serv-
ice men.
The Legion has received word o!
the appointment of Charles A: Pen
nington, assistant director OF the bu,
reau of war risk insurance as contact
officer between the Legion and the
government bureau.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
CARS
TOOK THEM
FAR FROM
\ D NE
Quintette Of Youths Land in
County Jail After an Orgie
OF Auto Thefts and Burg.
larry. / asi,~sgae

Memories of bygone days when boys
played 'hOOkie" from school to sit
behind the barn and read of the ex-
ploits of Jesse James and Diamond
Dick and other celebrities of nickel
thriller" fame, were revived by the
activities of five youths who were ar
rested at HOltville on a charge of rob.
bing the Bonds Corner store and the
theft of an automobile.
The youths, whose ages range from
16 to Is years. admit the theft Of four
automobiles between Los Angeles and
Calexico. the robbery of the store and
the burning of big touring car near
Del Mar. They are being held pend
ing the receipt of advices from San
the disposition of their case.
According to the story told by one
of the lads they left Los Angeles sew
eral days ago in a stolen Ford machine
for which they obtained gasoline by
draining the tanks of machines found
standing along the highways. Near
Del Mar they found an expensive tour.
ing car standing beside the road and
in attempting to drain the gasoline
tank set fire to the car which was des-
trOyed, unknown to the owners who
were camped in grove a short dis
tance away.
They reached San Diego Tuesday
and stole another Ford in which they
came to Ell Centre. Soon after their
arrival here they stole a Ford from
the Holton Power company and went
to Calexico where they stole another
car which was the property Of Mich
olas Novak, leaving the power COM
pany machine standing in the street.
Enroute eastward with New York as
their destination, the boys became
hungry and broke into the Bonds Cor
ner store where they took small
quantity of food and small amount
Of money.
Soon after they passed Holtville
their machine developed engine trouble
and they were forced to stop. Without
water, and with the sun beating down
upon them they soon lost their opti-
misic outlook upon life and became
frightened, believing they were far
out on the desert and that they might
die of thirst. Two of their number
started out on foot to find xate-
hole indicated by sign beside the
road. After walking several miles the
boys found the water but it was too
muddy to drink. When they reported
this fact to their companions, who
were almost exhausted from thirst,
they drank some of the hot, dirty wat
er from the radiator of the machine.
They were found by f. w. Lott and
towed into Holtville where Lott noti-
I fled Marshal Gillette and Constable
Bert Underwood and the boys were
arrested. They were arraigned before
Justice Macdonald who certified all Of
them to the juvenile court and they
were brought to FL Centre to the
county Jail.
The boys gave their names, ages
and addresses as follows: Jack
Schmidt, Is, Sacramento; E. C. Goane,
l6, Los Angeles; Fl. Bell, II. and Mi
chael Donovan, II, both of Illinois:
Edward G.. Brown, II, Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
WANTS
CR0NH0LM
KE P 7 | n
0 T ICE
HOltville Director Ardent
Supporter Of General Man
ager Whom He Character
ICES as Most Capable and
Efficient.

Should the board of directors Of the
Imperial Irrigation District decide not
to retain F. N. Cronholm as general
manager it will be making very
grave mistake in the opinion of Di-
rector Mark Rose, who stated that the
proposition was still under consider
alton and the outcome was hard to
foretell.
Director Mark Rose is one of the
most ardent boosters for retaining
Mr. Cronholm, stating that the work
Of the manager since his affiliation
with the district had always been of
the most efficient character, that Mr..
CronhOlm in all his dealings with the
board and the water users had bcnr
frank, and that his interest was al
ways for the taxpayers on this side of
the line.
The action on the part of Mr.. Cron-
holm in handling in letter to the
board askin gthat it decide just exact
ly whether it wished to retain him as
manager or appoint new one was
done to learn the sentiment of the
board 1T was stated by the manager
Mr.. Rose in discussing the action said
that Mr.. Cronholm's services We're
much sought elsewhere and that the
manager in carrying out his work for
the district, always acted on his own
judgment and felt no sword hanging
over his head from outside inter ests
or fear of losing his job.
In commenting on the action of Mr.
Cronholm, Director Mark Rose said:
"Mr. Cronholm, is one Of the most
efficient men we have ever had with
us. He has always been frank and
above board in all his management,
and is man the district car not af-
ford to loose. Mr.. Cronholm has al
ways been a great worker for the
American interests. and to lose him
now would be bad for the district"
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
TAX VALUES IN
IMPERIAL. ARE
JUMPED 100 Pc,
People Urged to Aid Taxpayers
Association in Securing Re.
turn to old Basis.

Advancing further reasons for the
information of the people why The as
sessed valuation of property ir I'M
perial county for taxation purposes
should be reduced the Taxpayers as
sociation today presents comparison
of the Imperial county basis of as
sessment with the bais of assessment
throughout the balance of the stat.
The statement is prepared by A. N.
Bucklin, member of the committee
board of equalization for reduction
of the basis of assessment to what it
was prior to the arbitrary raise OF
1919. 1t is as follows:
"The state board of equalization in
letter to the governor dated January
II, 1921, states, that the total assessed
values in the state of non-operative
property in 1916 was $2,9l7,323, ,35l,
that the total taxes levied for county,
district and city purposes for 1916 was
$S2 ,529 ,3S9.06.
THAT the taxes levied represented
1909 per cent of the actual value of
the assessed property in the state.
From this we find that the actual
value of property assessed in 1916
was $6,826, ,2S9, 400.
Therefore the property of the state
was assessed on an average of APT
per cent of it's actual value in 1916.
From assessor Wiley M. Weaver
we learn that prior to 1919 the basis
of assessment in Imperial county was
on the basis of 40 per cent Of the ac-
tual value of real property and so per
cent of the actual value of personal
property.
''In 1919 the basis of assessment in
Imperial county was arbitrarily
changed by the board of supervisors
to that of 80 per cent of the actual
value of real property and 100 per
cent Of the actual value of personal
property.
1--WE learn from the state board of
equalization that the increase of as
sessed valuation throughout the state
between 1916 and 1920 was 29.716 per
cent, In Imperial county the increase
was 162.733 - cent.
"The Taxpayers association have
asked the board of supervisors, sitting
as a board of equalization to change
the basis of assessment back to the
same basis as that used prior to the
change in 1919. so that it will be in
harmony with the basis of assessment
used in other counties in this state.
"The Taxpayers association asks
all taxpayers, who are interested in
having the basis of assessment kept
TO speak to their supervisors
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
TO MAKE SURVEY
OF GREAT LAKES

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, July o.
The federal government and sixteen
states will be represented on n tour
of the proposed Great Lakes-S,. Law
renee waterway project to start from
here on July IL.
Several members Of President Hard
(ng's cabinet, u. s. senators, repre-
tentatives, state executives and en-
Eineers will probably make up the
barty which will make the trip under
The auspices of the Great Lakes-St.
lawrence Tidewater association.
I The trip was planned 80 that the
lfficial Representatives Of the ASSOC
.iiation might obtain first hand knowl-
4dge of the proposed improvements
yecessary to open the Great LskSs to
cean-going commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
TRADE WITH MEXICO
STEADILY GROWING
(Ry Associated Press)

Ell. PASO, Tex, July 9.-Mexico's
rate of consumption is so great that
not only are nearly all of the products
of that country being consumed there.
but a steady demand is being made of
the United States for raw materials,
foods, grains, machinery and agricul-
tural implements.
This announcement comes from the
American consulate at Juarez, Mexico
where Consul John Dye has compiled
data relative to Mexico's trade rela-
tions with the United States.
Expectations from the United
States to the south republic are stead
lily increasing, customs officials re-
port.
Mexico's ranges, practically depict
ed of livestock during the revolution
are being restocked.
The United States is practically tht
only source of supply for the state Ct
Chihuahua, according to the consular
report.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
APPLESTILL'S OFFICE IS OK
QUlNTETTE OF YOUTHS HA We NARROWING EXPERIENCE
Booze Makes
Liars of All

CHICAGO, July 9.-"The most
truthful man in the world will lie,
steal and cheat where booze is in
volVed," was the comment of
Judge X. NJ. Lands after hearing
whisky case.
The case was that of Henry
Wonders, a Pullman porter who
mad II quarts of whisky in his
possession.
Where did you get .it?" de-
manded the judge.
From a man in Pittsburgh,
sir. He came down to the train
and asked me if l wanted it,"
What were you going to do
with it?"
Wonders thought a moment.
Then an inspiration.
THAT man told me it was good
for rheumatism, and, Judge. it
sure does bother me-"
How did You take it as q
cure?"
Externally, sir. All rubs the
whisky on my joints"
Il think III fine you $500"
said the judge.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
''Pigs is Pigs''
Outdone Here

Ellis Parker Butler first made
himself famous as humOrist
when he wrote his story of Pigs
is Pigs" which told the woes of
an express agent Of little Min
nesOta town with shipment of
a pair of guinea pigs which he was
unable to deliver because of IA
faulty address and which had in
creased to 126 by the multiple
rule, before his troubles were
ended.
The guinea pig story will have
nothing on that of this DurOc pig
story if the coming generations of
this particular hog family is as
prolific as the grand SOW of which
the story is told.
II. A. Rose, who lives southwest
of FL Centre is the owner of a
Duroc Jersey SOW of pure blood,
which this morning farrOwed II
pigs, all strong and healthy, and
Of average weight and size. This
constitutes a record for Imperial
Valley hog breeding and Mr.. Rose
believes also for any other sec
ton of the country.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
FIRE ALARM BOXES
BEING CONNECTED

The Camewell FIRE alarm boxes
which have been placed at various
points in the city are being connected
up with the board at fire headquarters
and are being tested out.
Until such time as the new system
is in perfect working condition the To-
cation of fires will be sounded on the
bell according to Chief Ferguson,
and members of the department and
the people are to pay no attention to
the sounding Of the big siren.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
THROW OPEN
ALL PARKS

PITTSBURGH, July all pub
lie parks and recreation resorts are
to be thrown open for sleeping pur-
poses during the present tOrrid spell
the director of public safety an
nOunced this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
ILLINOIS HAS
FREAK CALF

PANA, ILL.,, July "a livestock
freak in the form of tailless calf
was born on the farm of Suta Car
ruthera near here. Because the
calf refused to take milk Carruthers
declared that it was off at both
ends.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09

TRAIN MURDER

Ell PASO, July 9.-Officials of
the Harrisburg, San Antonio and
Galveston railroad are holding an
official INQUIRY into the killing of
William B0hlman and injuring Gf
Charles Robertson, engineer and
fireman of the road yesterday near
PaisanO.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
HOSTILITIES
SUSPENDED

DUBLIN, July "a general or
der directing the suspension of hos
tilities during the peace negOtia-
tiOns effective July IL at noon, was
issued this afternoon by Richard
Mulcahy, chief of staff of the Irish
republican army.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09

make of car, none excepted. Any u.s.
car dealer will bear witness to tn
fact. How often do you see any of t
last three years models in Studeba.
ers standing on used car lots for sale
At the present time there is just on
in the whole of Imperial Valley. Thi
is remarkable tribute to the read
sale possessed by these popular autC
mobiles. ..-.---.-- -A-..4 =
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
DEVALERA SOUNDS
WARNING

DUBLIN. July 9.-President De
Valera of the Irish republic, issued
manifesto urging national unity
during the peace negotiations, but
warned the people against feeling
of undue confidence in the result.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
WILHELM ROWS
OVER TAXES
CHRISTIANS
IN PARADE

NEW YORK, July 9.-More
than 10000 Christian EndeavOrers
from all parts of the world paraded
Manhattan this afternoon singing
martial hymns. Floats depicting
scenes from BunyOn's Pilgrims
Progress and a dozen bands played
Coward Christian Soldiers"
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
Weather Report
WEATHER.

WEATHER
Southern California-Tonight and
Sunday, fair, except cloudy or foggy
on coast. Probably showers and cooler
in east portion. Gentle westerly wind
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09


HAVE YOU
GOT YOURS?
Washington, July 9.--!The money
in circulation in the United States
on July l, amounted to $52.42 per
capita according to a statement by
the treasury department. The av-
erage for the fiscal year was S57.18.
WILHELM ROWS
OVER TAXES
LONDON, July 9.-FOrmer en-
peror Wilhelm is in conflict with
the municipal council of Doom over
the question of payment of local
taxes. He has been threatened with
cOnfscatiOn of his personal prop
erty if he does not pay the taxes
Immediately.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-09
Last Minute
BULLETINS

(By Associated fress)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-26
Reduction in
She'll Prices,
Says Report

Reduction In the price Of shot.
gun shells by Eastern manufsc.
tuners. which. according to al
vices received here. win bc made
during the winter. Is going 10
stimulate the interest In tu,p.
shooting during the 1895 season.
IN the opinion or local devotces
OF the sport.
The price Of shells has retained
It's wartime level for the past two
ycars. and this fact has caused a
number OF shooters 10 give up the
sport should the price reductions
be placed In effect before the
opening OF the tournament season
ncxi year. record breaking attend.
ancc a, all blk Journeys can be
expected.
The tntp-hootsrs are aiso max.
ins concentrated effort 10 have
the senate finance committee cot
the 10 per cent tax on guns and
ammunition. shooters are az a
loss TO explain why the tar on
other sporting paraphcrnalia has
been reduced without some action
being taken in their sport
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-26

FRANKIE Rogers here recently.
Davis had Rogers al his mercy in
the second round OF their bout. but
with the Seattle boy hanging helpless
on the ropes, the champion couldn't
uncork the punch to end the fight.
And then Rogers went out and earn.
ed draw In the last two sessions.
IT'S almost cinch that Davis will
never have Mccarthy In the position
for X. o. that he did Rogers. be.
cause Mccarthy can take EN- and
while he's taking punches he can also
give them.
This will be the first time that Nc
Carfhy and Davis win have met since
Davis won the title from the Fight.
Ing Harp here little over a year
age.
Davis outbored Mccarthy that
night. beating him with a left hand.
Mccarthy will be in Seattle today.
while Davis won't come over from
Everett until Tuesday.
The shove Is being staged by Clay
Hflie at the Pavilion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-26

nil for their lesser rivals
Last season tho Bears priod the Nd
or Of the football season by defeat.
Ing 81 Msry's by over 100 points.
The California team has lost but
pcsky sprott and Cort Majors from
their wonder team" OF 1890. But
the Fears have a great bugaboo TO
contend with this season in overcon'
fidence.
They're EoirE 20 run up against
ONE Stiff opposition in Washington
state college this fall. while Oregon.
stanford and Washington may fool
them. too. II they don't watch their
football step.
All OF the leading college teams
81 the country that were In action
Saturday won their games with the
exception OF Colgate and North.
wc.tern. Colgate Was held 20 n 10
: tie by 81 Bonayentura and North.
western lost 10 Beloit TO O.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-26

Hts work IN beating out hunts and
infield hits and in stealing bases has
been high class turnout the past
week
The little Angel star has one weak.
ness TO overcome. however. And that
rs that he doesn't drive the ball
enough at the plate. lie hits too
many dinky grounders and pop files.
He Is a well built fellow with strong
arms and he should be able to punch
the ball out harder than he does.
His swing at the plate. which Is
more Of a chop than a swing. Is the
cause OF this. a couple of times this
week he has hit balls hard. but not
very often.
When StArtx gets up in the big
show with smarter pitching and
smarter infields TO worry about he
wont be beating out so many hits
and he viii have to get more real
hits.
The youngster Is slated to go up To
the Chicago Cubs In the spring. lie
has every qualification for good
ball player and he ought TO make
good. He learned his first haseba
at Holy Cross college.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-26
Star Summing
Prizes Are NoW
Ready at Star

Medals for all winners and for
three placers In the mile event
are now ready for those who
earned them IN The Star swim.
ming meet Ribbons for the gee.
ond and third plancrB In other
events except the mile also are
ready and can be obtained BY call.
ing for them al The star. Swim
meIa wishing their prizes mailed
10 them should inform The Star
by mail or telephone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-26
6EATTIE WINS
TWO GAMES

Seattle won two ball games from
Los Angeles Sunday. taking the first
game ? to 0 behind the good pitch.
ing OF Elmer Jacobs and winning
the second start to by getting the
breaks. The first game was another
pitching duel between Jacobs and
Tom Hughes. the Angels making but
four hits and Seattle two. but Hughes
was very wild. Murphy walked in
the fourth and Kenworthy singled
Both moved up on passed ball
etumpf hit a ny back Of third that
would have fallen foul and Niehoff
made the catche Murphy scoring
after the play. Ia the next frame
they scored again when Adams
walked. went to second on a sacrifice
and scored on Lanes single. Jacobs
pitched great ball against the Angels
this week. holding them scoreless for
- innings and allowing but seven
hits Three runs and seven hits were
al we cleaned of OF Hughes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-26
SEALS HERE
ON TUESDAY

The San Francisco Seals will be
here Tuesday for the final week OF
the season. while Los Angeles slips
down 10 Portland. Vernon entertains
Sacramento and Oakland entertains
Salt Lake. It's stlli anybody's race
and By staging a winning streak
against Frisco the locals still have a
slim chnace. Portland will have TO
At least break even with Los Angeles
TO give Seattle any chance. while
Vernon must check Sacramento.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-26
HOW INDIANS SCORED
IN SECOND GAME

With one out in the second frame.
Lafayette walked and Niehoff kicked
Harrigan's grounder Patterson
forced Harrigan at second and La
fayette ankied TO third. Tobin shot
. single with a trail OF smoke into
left field and the Frenchman tailed.
sending Patterson TO third. Pat
scored when the ball slipped out Of
Lyons hands as he was about to
pitch. a baIk being scored. In tho
third. with Lane on first. Baldwin
threw high 10 first on Middleton's
bunt. Murphy forced Lane. Lyons
10 Siehoff. Kennie was out. but La
fayette kissed a single thru the box
and Middleton csshed in
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-26
KENNIE CHANGES
PITCHERS BETTER

Bill Kenworthy used better tudg.
ment In shifting pitchers Sunday.
Ray Francis pitched good ball until
he wobbled in the eighth. when the
Angels busted thru with three vim.
gieS after Ray had walked Statz-
Stalk scored and McCauley was a
cinch to tally. too. but he fell down
between third and home on craw-
ford's waIlop and he was tossed out.
The Angels threatened In the ninth
when Siehoff walked and McCabe
singled Then Kenworthy yanked
Francis for Brenton. Baldwin was
out. but Red Klliefer inserted him
r<If in the fray and busted a double
10 right. scoring Niehoff. Then Bren-
ION made Statz and McCauley pop
cut.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-26

TUE FINAL Of the crucial
land for the American league honors being played Gotham
ter Of the Indians yesterday New York
Caldwell
Of the
easily after his piled
pitch for the Indians today with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-26
FORT WORTH =
NEAR HONORS

MEMPHIS. Sept z6.-Defeatine
Memphis, Southern league winners.
10 to 4. here Sunday. the Fort Worth
club, Texas league champions. need
but one more game 20 cinch the
Dixie championship. They have won
three games and lost one. Fort
Worth defeated Little Rock for the
Southern title In 1920.