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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-24
STARVATION IN SOUTH
miami Metropolis.)

WelTOpOIlS.J
Starvation may lie stalking stills in the
south, but if single peron in this part of the
country has starved to DEATH we just don't know
about it-industria Index But there were 5000
deaths from pellagra in the south last year The
Industrial Index is fine booster and never loses
an opportunity to say something good for its be-
loved Southeast" but the helpful thing to do in
this pellagra investigation is to insist that there
is starvation among foolish people in the south
whose rations corn and salt pork
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-24

Following the lead of the French high COM
missioner in the United States, Maurice Casenave
who declares Sir John Fallstaff is the greatest
figure in the English speaking world" several Of
our esteemed Florida contemporaries have COM
mented on the good digestion of that amiable old
reprobate. We do not think that view is correct.
Shapespeare painted him fat, dropsical, and short
winded; and the account of his death indicates
that he must have succumbed to his bibulous and
gluttonous habits. Sir John is all right in his
way, but as an examplar of health methods he
leaves much to be desired
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-24
TRANSIENT BUSINESS

Wide recognition of the fact that Florida is
more prosperous than other portions Vt the United
States is having one rather startling effect. Florida
CT at least parts of it, is filled with people
from the north. the advance guard of the tourist
army, looking for business openings They want
TO spend the winter here. They want to make
money while doing so. And the idea naturally
suggests itself that if they could get into some kind
of business grocery. fruit stand. soft drinks
candy store. rooming house. restaurant, or almost
anything not requiring too much capal-they
could make enough to pay expenses.
This practice has been going on for years. 1t
raises serious problem Florida does not want
to hamper the activity of its visitors yet it is incon-
venient and not exactly just, to the all the year
round business men to have the business OF the
winter skinned by transients. The effect
is little demoralizing Possibly there is nothing
to be done about -almost any remedy for an
economic ament is worse than the disease-but
the subject is worth thinking about.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-24

Now is the time to build houses in Lakeland.
Five hundred could be filled with tenants or pur-
chasers before the holidays. and there would still
be big contingent unable to find quarters. 1t
would be interesting. however, to watch real
contest between housebuilding and town growth,
carried to final decision
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-24

1t sounded romantic in the headlinA-'Presi-
dents Father WEEDS Stenographer" but in the
article We learned that she is fifty something and
has known Father for twenty-five years.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-24

In spite of the pessmistc turn of Irish affairs,
the Ielegr,m sticks to its prediction that the Brit
ish terms will be accepted.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-08-24

The philanihropists all seem to do things for
the people that we amt.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
BOARD HOPES TO
UNITE INTERESTS

The hope was expressed this morn
ing by members of the Irrigation Dis
trict board that the scheduled meeting
next Tuesday between the beard and
the representatives of the various
county organizations interested IN the
Boulder Canyon proposition would re-
suit in definite program constructive
in nature and one upon which the val
lev could stand united in purpose.
Notwithstanding recent articles IN
q Los Angeles paper which purported
to show that certain members of the
board favored the power interests ana
that another member favored the city
of Los Angeles, the board is first and
last for the best interests of the valley
and will meet with an open mind the
various angles and ideas concerning
the Boulder Canyon dam, that are
presented at Tuesdays meeting. An
interesting session is promised
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
PRoPR|E: TOR
d: bOST()N|A
R 0 . Ms Is
N j R I)E: + ]
Mrs. Mary Ray Instantly
Killed by Former Sweet
heart, Who Turns Gun on
Self, Inflicting Serious
Wound. May Die.

Mrs. Mary Ray, for the past several
years proprietor of the Bostonia Room
ing house in Calexico, was shoe and
instantly killed at about 2:15 this aft
ernoon by man said to be W. P.
Holmes, and a former sweetheart of
the dead woman.
Holmes, according to the police, had
been absent from the city for the past
wear, working in the oil fields near
Bakersfield Returning to CaleTico
today he called upon Mrs. Ray.
Lodgers in the Bostonia heard no
loud talking and were not aware OF
any argument between the two. After
shooting Mrs. Ray twice through the
breast, Holmes turned the weapon up
on himself firing shot through his
head.
At $3.50 il had not vet been deter
mined whether or not the wound
would prove fatal, as Holmes seemed
to be regaining consciousness. He is
being brought to the FL Ccntro hos
pital for medical attention.
Mrs. Ray came to California from
Boston six years ago, locating at once
in Csyfxico. Her husband died five
years ago and was connected with the
Calexico Laundry company. Mrs. Ray
leaves no relatives aside from six
year old son, Frank. Holmes is SAID
to have been formerly connected with
the CaleXico police force.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
PLANS UNDER WAY
FOR OCTOBER FAIR

Conclusive plans for the "El Centre
Fair" were announced last night fol-
lowing a nootinu of the Chamber of
Commerce. The date was set for late
in October and a committee of five
will be in charge of the arrangeme ments.
Four were named last night bv Vice
p president Cooper as follows: Ross T.
'HickcoX, A. II. Keller. Ray Edgar and
l.. A. jackson. The other member will
be announced soon. The chamber also
decided to participate in fairs at
Brawley and Holtville.
Road Chairman George Bowles re-
ported on conditions as discovered BY
him during a recent trip over the
state. He believes Imperial Valley can
secure construction Of the state high
way through the Valley and across
the sandhills toward Yuma if proper
efforts are made.
Plans to stimulate tours of the val
lev by auto stage lines and the rail
road companies were also discussed
and efforts will be r.ade during the
coming winter to make the valley one
Of the sought for as'cts in tourist
travel
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
D | s 7 R | c I
I 4 \ R A I {
co / D BE
SO CE \ I s
Provided Mutual Water
Companies We're in. Posi-
ton to Meet Full Obliga-
tons to Imperial 'Irriga-
ton District.

With the tax rate set for the coming
year by the Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict at $1.10 and the assessed valua-
tion of the acreage under irrigation
placed at $48,300,000, synopsis of
the conditions resulting from the fin
ancial status of the district discloses
some interesting and poignant facts.
The valuation of lands watered
through the district is based on flat
valuation of 500 per acre regardless
Of the location of the land. Exceptions
for bitches, canals, salt land, land too
high to be -leveled for irrigation ard
improvements are allowed. Also lands
that have become water logged
through lack of proper drainage are
exempt from taxation, and it is a
startling fact when the hundreds of
acres that are exempt for this very
reason is learned. Incidentally the
budget accepted for this year, allots
a sum approximately a quarter Of a
million dollars to be spent for drain
age purposes.
There is due and owing to the dis
trict from the 15 mutual water COM
panies the sum of $254,115.91 includ-
ing August bills. The larger port;on
of this amount however, represents
balances due and of long standing.
Figures in the trcasurer's office indi-
cate that only three of the mutual
water companies have made any effort
to pay the 10 per cent per month
agreed upon some time ago by and be-
tween the district and the mutuals.
Current water bills are in the main
'heing paid.
With the budget for the new Tca~
set at $1,800,000 and the estimated
Yates sales totaling something oar
$437 500 necessary for the paymen,
of bond interest and which must be
met by taxation.
Allowing a reduction of Is per cent
required by the state law. for uncol-
lectable taxes, from the face valuation
of the districts territory, the actual
valuation is Sal 1,112,000. This valua-
tion necessitates a tax rate of S1.10
to raise the budget of $1,S00,000, 'fsa
the estimated water sales.
An assessment of So cents would be
sufficient to cover the indebtedness of
the mutual water companies, nence If
the mutuals were in a position to NEE
their total obligations the tax rate for
the ensuing year could be cut in hall.
Despite the fact that the settle law
requires an assessment of ol.l0 to
meet the bond interest, the board of
directors of the Irrigation District
could appropriate from the general
fund the difference required to make
up the bond interest fund.
With an irrigation tax of So cents
Imperial Valley farmers would find
no difficulty in profitably operating
their ranches.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
;()NTRA(;T()R|SS
To 7 n: ? AIR
DEL CTS IN
CITY PAVING
City Council Rejects Curbing
Construction on Main and
Sandalwood Streets; Prop
erty Holders Protest.

The city council last night rejected
the curbing Of West Main street and
Sandalwood drive, after hearing
called ON protect filed by property
owners. The contractor, George Os-
wald, will be given opportunity to re-
place defective work and another in
spection will be made by the city. If
all defects have been corrected, the
work will then be accepted and paid
for Rejection Of the curbing serves
to estop payment fer the paving done
on these streets.
The hearing was formal, and proved
both acrimonious and at times anus
irg. Contractor Oswald was willing to
admit that the paving was defective,
but refused to accept the testimony
Of witnesses to that effect. The con-
cilmen expressed the opinion that the
work was not according to specifca-
tons, but some inclination was shown
10 accept the work and stand upon n
bond for $4,000 put up by Oswald Bros.
to guarantee against defect discov-
ercd before November %.
Engineer John Rice and Supervisor
Brooks woer the principal witnesses
for the protcstants. Mr.. Rice told Of
making private investigation. finding
places whore the cement could be brok-
en- with the heel of his shoe, and the
rock and sand removed with a stick
and in some instances with his fingers.
lie argues that under such conditions
it would be impossible to determine
what portions were right, and de
manded that tie council reject the
entire job.
Mr.. Brooks told of making invcst-
cations and finding what he cjasscl
as very poor work. He declared that
oone could be considered good when
defects. could be found anywhere, ANA
protested against acceptance.
Deputy District Attorney Dorsey
Whitelaw appeared for the county
and made motion that the case b.
Continued until additional expert ,e:;ti-
mony could be produced. He doubted
the legality fthe guarantee if the
council placed the stamp Of approval
on the work, and asked more time 70
presen Nhe claims OF the county.
The Apolt of Elmer Leonard and
Don WlVells was read, showing that
much detective work was found.
After eNmpletion Of the Main street
hearing Ne council listened TO pro-
testants against curb;ng on Sandal.
wood drive. Witnesses described con-
dticns there as similar to, or worse
than Main street, and objected TO pay
ment
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
2ND DEGREE:
MURDER CHARGE
FOR ARBUCkLE
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15.-Ar
indictment charging Arbuckle with
manslaughter was returned to presid-
ing Judge Shortall in the Superior
court. The indictment read: we the
grand jury charge that on or about
September 9th. Roscoe Arbuckle did
wilfully, ualawfully, felonously and
without malice aforethought kill Vir-
ginia Rappe.'
Bail was set at $4,000 cash or $f0-
600 bonds. District Attorney Brady
that Arbuckle would not be
admitted to bail Until some disposition
of the two nnurde~ charges against him
had been made. He was to confer with
the police and other authorities later
in the day as to the charge upon which
Arbuckle is to be trie>.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
CoBERLY AT FREIGHT HEARING

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15-W. Z.
Coberly Of Calipatria, testified today
at the hearing of the railroad COM
mission on Imperial County freight
rates. He said that when cows were
bringing nine cents a pound last year,
The rate was S7S per car and now
when cows are bringing cents per
pound the rate is $96.50 rer car.
He also said that reduction in the
freight rates would give the ranchers
and business men a chance To- make
ends meet. F'"' 'f.@" 'r@H" 9%f1ts -
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
IMPORTATION FOR
GRAPE GROWERS

The most successful grape growers,
just as the best engineers, doctors or
II arufacturers, know only too well
that there is so much to know 'ab0ut
their particular professin or occupa-
ton that the hardest work and the
deepest study is necessary in order to
reach any standard of perfection.
An old and very true saying els that
fools rush in where angels fear TO
tread just so there is great danger
that hundreds of acres of grapes plant
cd next year by those who know abso-
iutely nothing about this highly spe-
eialized branch of horticulture will re-
suit in failure, unless intending plant
ers familiarize themselves as much as
possible with the subject.
Very full and comprehensive litera-
ture on grape growing can be obtained
as follows:
Articles in back copies Of Imperial
Valley Farmer, by grape experts
Write Imperial Valley Farmer, at
Seeley, Calf.
Bulletins and circulars of the agri-
cultural experiment station of the
University of California
write to above at Berkeley, CALI
Correspondence course in grape
growing.
(Write Division of Agricultural Ed
ucaton, University Of California,
Berkeley, CALI
The above literature cannot be too
highly recommended, not only to be-
ginners, but also to experienced grape
growers The correspondence course
offered is very complete, not long, and
the fee very small.
For further information consult the
Agricultural Extension service, Court
Houco I'll Capt,,o
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
INJURY CAUSES
DIsoRDERED MIND.

BlSHEE, Ariz. Sept, 15.-The
story Of a brutal attack on Miss
Sadie Champion by cattle rustlers as
related by her last night was the
result of disordered mind caused
by injuries sustained when her horse
fell on her, officers Investigating
the case. declared here today. The
horse became entangled in a barbed
Wire fence Which scratched the girl
about the face and otherwise injured
her as she fell, it is said.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
WITHHOLD IMMIGRATION
PROBLEMS.

TOXIC, Sept. 15.-Belief that i'm
migration problems will not be in
cluded in the conference on limita-
ton of armament and Far East
ern questions at Washington, is held
i'll this city. 1t is declared that this
question cannot be discussed at the
conference because both Japan and
the United States hope for y direct
settlement.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
GOVERNMENT MAY
OPER ATE WELLS.

BAKERSFIELD, Sept 15-Thc
United States government will prc)
ably cpcrate oil wells which would
be damaged by being shut down on
properties now worked by operators
u1der lease from the government if
operators are unable to work them,
according to a telegram received
fvcm WASHINGTON to-day to The
Bakersfield Californian, quoting that
the information was received from
the United States land office.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
.)U[)GE: DAWN
IS ACQUITTED 7
BY SAN DIEGO
] i 4 ] R 6
Entire Jury is Unanimous
On Thirteen Separate Ques
tions as to Guilt or Inno-
cence. PoPlice Judge Con-
gratu!ated.
Bv Associated P.asa)


SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15--Pol!ce Judge
Z. L. DAWN, charged by the grand
jury with wilful misconduct while in
office because of alleged Dartiality
in some cases and refusal to accept the
so-called stool pigeon evidence in
others, was acquitted by a jury in the
Superior court today.
Charges Of the grand jury against
Judge DAWN were returned after he
had refused to accept the testimony
of navy soldiers who were working
with the city police on alleged viola
tions of the morals ordinance.
Gne surpIise-at least for nose un-
initiated in the intricacies Of the Cal
ifornia law--came yesterday at the
trial when the form of verdict was an
nouncal by Judge Wood. The jury
will not have the general question to
vote on: Was Judge DAWN guilty OF
not guilty? Instead they had to vote
on each Of six separate charges against
the police Judge.
DAWN were embodied in 13 questions
on verdict blank given to the jurors.
in this way the II Jurors were re-
quircd to each unanimous decisions Oh
13 questions, whereas the usual jury
has. only one question to struggle with.
Such a complicated situation, the
presiding judge explained, is due to
the status of the case. Ii is neither
strictly civil or strictly criminal, the
court ruled. All the dozen members
of the jury had to agree on all verd!cts
Evidence beyond a reasonable doubt
was necessary to reach yerdict eff
guilty, instead o& preponderance OF
evidence.
Arguments Of an hour each by ths
opposing attorneys occupied the morn
ing session of the third day of Judge
Davin's trial. Deputy District Attor-
ney O. n. Muir, prosecuting the case
against DAWN, made as his strong
point that practically no contradiction
had been offered the facts contained
in the grand jury Indictment Of the
police Judge. He said the defendant
had admitted that evidence enough to-
convict was submitted in the Bogart
and Domico cases but that he had dis
missed the cases because Of the char
acter of the evidence. He termed
it, the duty of the jury to ascertain
whether the law violations committed
by DAWN were instances of Wilful
misconduct or We're made in ignorance.
Attorney Joseph Scott, summing up
the defense for Judge DAWN, %gor-
ously condemned the practice of navy
officials in allowing stool pigeon prac-
tice among the sailors. One time he
said:
"Now just suppose Capt. Tomb, VINO
ordered these sailors to do stool pige ~
work, would assign the same duty to
his son."
At this point the audience slipped
into the error of clapping, and got q
stern rebuke from Judge Wood.
Attorney Scott deplored the action
of superior OFFICERS who forced sail
ors under them to do work they them
selves would not do. He termed the
act of stool pigeon trapping OF dis
solute women essentially >nmoral.
He called Davin's refusal to hear such
evidence mot only not illegal but
hichlv commeNdable."
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
GOVERNOR HEARS
sf0JNES CASE

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 15.-The
case of Nenophen Jones, reputed
wealthy descendant of IA negro slave
of the Creek Indian nation Of Okla
homa and who is alleged to have
forfeited a $4,000 bail and to have
fled from Oklahoma following his
conviction on a murder cha \~e was
, heard at the office of Governor
Stephens this afternoon. Jones aft
erward fled to Lower California, the
Oklahoma officers assert. Janes is
now in Los Angeles and his counsel
asserts that he was kidnapped from
Mexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
w ARDEN BELIEVES
GARDNER ON ISLAND.

MCNEIL ISLAND, Sept. l5.--Roy
Gardner, mail bandit, who escaped
from the Federal prison on Sept. 5
has not yet succeeded in making his
way across thc>mile of water to the
main land, Waxsrn Maloney stout
II maintains. lie suspects that
someone on the island is helping to
conceal Gardner. Forty-seven men
are engaged in the hunt and run
ming down the slightest clue. Warden
Maloney> is convinced that the cor
don about the island is alright.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
MAY HAVE GENERAL.
RAIL STRIKE.

CHICAGO, Sept. l5.---A decision
as TO whether or not the nation may
face general railroad strike may
result from two meetings TO be held
next week. Representatives Of half
million shopmen meet here Sunday
to determine any action regarding
wage cuts and changes in working
conditions effective or July lst. The
heads of the Brothershood OF En-
gineers, Firemen, Conductors,
Switchmen and Trainmen's union
will also meet TO receive the result
of the strike ballot being taken. TN
official reports from some Of these
organizations indicate that large
majority of the members favor
strike.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
CRITlCIsE HOUSING CONDITIONS

LOS ANGELES Sept .'fl5--Crit-'
icism of the methods used in the re
cent housing investigation in New
York City and of certain legislative
restrictions proposed for the insur-
ance business, was expressed by Fred
j. Cox of Perth Amb3y, New Jersey,
president of the National Associa-
tion Of insurance agents, at the open
ing today of annual convention. Cox
s&id. "'fhat because the methods of
Samuel Untsrmyer, counsel Of the
New Yorl; investigators was erro-
ncus, that the impression had been
created tnat something was rotten
i'll the business -
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
BOLIVIA WITHDRAWS
DEM ANnG

GENEVA, Sept. l5.-Boiivia to-
day withdrew her demands for iu-
clusion of her disnute with Chile In
a general assembly of the Iea2nc
of nations. Delegate Langc of Ncr
way was severely criticised in his
action on the council regarding the
question of the limitation of arma-
ments. Aid at the conference from
Washington represented very laud-
able initiative of President Harding.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
FIGHT PICTURES.

For the benefit of the local fight
fans who are interested in seeing the
Dempsey-Carpentier fight pictures,
Manager George Caldares of the Pal
ace theater announced today that the
fight pictures would be shown only ct
the Palace theater proper and not at
the airdsraa. The fight pictures will
be shown Friday and Saturday nights
tat the Palace theater while the regulai
show will be on at the airdome.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
Weather Report

Southern California Tonight and
Friday fair, with gentle westerly
winds.
Arizona-Generally fair tonight and
Friday. Cooler tonight in the central
and eastern portions.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
Babe Ruth Gets
55fh Home Run
Cry Associated PressA

NEW YORK, Sept. l5.-Bafe
Ruth made his 55th home run to-
day, breaking last years record Of
81 during the season. 1t happened
in the fift! inning of the first game
in today's double header between
New York and st. Louis. One man
was on base and Dayne was pitch
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
5 ~ DIEGO SCHOONER

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15--The
schooner Lotus, owned in San Diego
burned at sea last night off Point
Hueneme in Ventura county. The
crew was picked up. They were
saved by the steam schooner Hum-
bolt which is bringing them to San
Francisco. News of the Lotus dis
aster was received by radio early to-
day but other details are lacking.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15

A prisoner in St. Paul, Minnesota
paid in full five victims of his forgery.
Earning but twenty five cents daily
in the prison twine plant he managed
to save the $43 which paid to ease
his conscience. EEEINEl
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15
STRANGE MI UJRDER AND SUICIDE,
PAYMENTS By MUTUALS COULD LOWER DISTRICT TAXES
+ or the Benefit
ofHon7e Brewevs
CRY Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON Sept. 1j.--Inter-
nal Revenue officials today said that
heads OF families may upon filing
notification with the local revenue
collectors, manufacture 200 gallons
OF wine yearly for home use. Man
uiacture must be at home and by the
mead OF the family, and no wine sold
or otherwise removed from the
place Of manufacture.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-09-15

Reports from the James Well near
Coyote Wells, are most. o"couraging
as the drill progresses. The drill il
now down 1860 feet, andis III n sand
from which salt water and stg1re
flow of gas are coming and tra.e Of
oil is ais, apparent.
Visitors - the we'll during the past
week state that the gas pressure is SO
strong that mud and water are thrown
Is feet into the aid when the baller
is drawn out.
Mr. James now feels tha5 he has
commercial gas we'll, but wiz con-
tinue drilling as he believes that he
will soon strike oil.