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Imperial Valley press., 1921-10-21
OFFICERS NAB
CONTRABANO

A trunk containing 212 gallons of
"hard licker" was seized early yester-
day morning at the local Southern Pa
cific station. A leak in one of the con-
tainers was the indisputable evidence
that led city officers n. c. Deaton and
H. B. Slaughter to the contraband
goods, later causing the arrest OF one
NJ. MARTINEZ of San Berdino who
claimed ownership of the trunk and its
contents.
Martinez chief kick after being ar
rested was the fact that 2 gallons cf
his liquor had disappeared, he stated
that when he shipped the trunk at Col
ton that it contained Az gallons in
place of only and one-half, and in
sisted that some one had broken in
that trunk and taken two gallJns.
Martinez was lodged in the county
Jail and was brought up for arraiga-
nent before Judge May field at l.3J
this afternoon. He plead guilty 10 Fhe
charge of having liquor in his posses $
sion. Sentence was postponed ~.
Friday morning at 1890 4. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-10-21
SIMON TELLS
Continued from Page y

way Commission. it would be neces-
sary to construct another bridge
across New River within a mile of the
the Brawley Main canal highway, and
could even legally lay out and improve
the road directly east from said point
to intersect the Imperial avenue high
, way between Brawley and Imperial,
or even farther east.
As to whether or not in improving
this particular east and west highway,
the commission could then legally drop
down south two and half miles and
pave the second and third section
above referred to. west and east of the
fcity of Imperial, is very doubtful
question.
In my opinion, the eastern terminus
OF this particular east and west road
would be point on the Holtville ave-
nue. road extending north directly east
of the western terminus heretofore
referred to. If it were contemplated
| to improve this entire east and west
! road from one terminus to the other,
| believe the highway co1mission
could, between the termini. deviate the
road north or south to a reasonable
degree. There have been very few
tpresent bridge at Thompson's Cross
ing, at an approximate cost, as | am
: informed by your engineer Of S50,OOo.
/ My opinion is, that the County
! highway commission could legally inn
prove by paving said first section. that
lis, the highway extending east from
the bridge at Thompson's Crossing to
a Lot
courts constituting the statute under
which these highways are being i'm
proved and the only case throwing any
light upon this question is the case
of the County of San Diego VS.. Utt,
173 Cal. 554. The opinion in that case
states that the County of San Diego
had voted bonds in the sum of $780,
600 for the construction of public high
Z ways in that county, according to the
report of the highway commissioners
appointed by the board of supervisors
of the county Of San Diego to lay out
main public highways in said county.
I AS a part of that system, there was
projected. in the preliminary report by
4 the highway commission, main pub
lie highway running through the
Aqua Tibia Ranch, an. oyer and along
the old road Heretofore, and for many
years prior thereto, used as a public
/ highway. The opinion states that. at
the instance and request Of UT, the
! defendant, the route prescribed in the
report of the highway commissioners
was changed and altered, so that the
same, instead of running about a mile
and half or two miles south OF the
house of said defendants on the Aqua
Tibia ranch. was moved to within a
distance of approximately a quarter
of mile of said house, which change
necessitated the building and construc
ton of about four miles more road
than would have been necessary had
the parallel route selected and desig-
Imperial Valley press., 1921-10-21

| would recommend that, in adver-
tisng for contracts for improving the
above three sections of the highway
if it be determined to recommend the
improvement of same, the matter be
divided by placing the first section in
one contract, and the second and third
sections, that is the work to be done
west and east of the city of Imperial,
to be placed in a second contract, so
that if any dissatisfied tax payer
should attempt to question the legality
of such work. that any suit involving
the legality of the work east and west
of the city of Imperial, would not tie
up and hinder the remainder of the
highway improvement work in the
county.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) E. r. SIMON.
District Attorney
Imperial Valley press., 1921-10-21
ment of others among numerous
state institutions, have been made
here by the state board of control.
ELECT Ell CENTRIC, WOMAN

A telegram has been received! from
Santa Cruz announcing that Mrs. John
Norton of Ell Centro was elected Grand
Treasurer of the Eastern Star of the
State of California late yesterday af-
ternoon by the Grand Chapter in ses-
sion there. With five candidates for
the position, Mrs. Norton was given
the compliment of an almost unanim-
Gus vote. The installation of officers
will take place Friday evening. This
is the first time that the Imperial
valley has been given the honor Of ar
elective office by the Grand Chapter
of the Eastern Star.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-10-21
STATE TO SPEED

STATE TO SPEED
UP BUILDING
SACRAMENTO, Oct. 20.-Tenta-
tive plans for Speeding up build
ing campaign for the next six
months which will result in the ex-
penditure of approximately $6,0O0.-
900 by the state in the construction
of new buildings and the improve
Imperial Valley press., 1921-10-21
FARM MEETING AT BRAWLEY

Next Monday and Tuesday the pro-
ject leaders of the Home Demonstrate
tion Department Farm Bureau will
meet in Brawley at. the Methodist
church basement and Mis- Mildred Cor
bin, in charge, of that work, antici-
pate large attendance from the coun-
try districts.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-10-21
Auto Parking

Ample parking space for
automobiles has been pro-
vided near the big fair
tents which are located on
West Main Street wst OF
Date Caral, Ei Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-10-21
i;:: :'' OCTOBER 22-29 ;:: :;:$*
kiddie koop

Bring the little ones and
check them in the Kiddie
koop where they will be
royalty entertained and
carefully card for by ex-
perienced nurses and maids
The New York herald., 1921-11-24

Very beautiful coat Of Near Seal
(dyed coney) youthfully belted, and
finished with large collar and cuffs
of skunk.
The New York herald., 1921-11-24

Of drinks sold to him by the saloon
keeper was upheld In the State Superior
Court to-day.
The decision by presiding Judge Or
lady declared that the fact that the
saloonkeeper sells the drink as nonAlco-
hoiic or within the prohibition laws re-
quirements does not relieve him from
responsibility. and also that drunkard
cannot be held guilty of responsible
negligence In demanding an Intoxicating
drink because every drunkard takes
liquor voluntary wherever he can get It !"
The New York herald., 1921-11-24
WIDOW AWARDED $1,000
AGAINST SALOON KEEPER
Seller Responsible for Effect
Of Drinks on Purchaser.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. ga verdict In
Common Pleas Cour. awarding to Mrs.
Isabella Wilson $1,000 damages against
the proprietor Of saloon for the death
OF her husband from the alleged effects
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
TAX COLLECTIONS GOOD.

Little Rock, Aug. 4.-Eighteen sheriffs had made their final settle ment yesterday with the state treas urer. All of them, without exception report collections to be very good,
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
HEALTH OFFICERS SET
 FAMINE LIBEL
tBy the Associated Press)

Washington, Aug 4.-Health off cers from a dozen southern states met Surgeon General Cummins of the Unit ed States public health service behind closed doors to discuss pellagra con- ditions in the south
 Some state officials, before enter ing the conference with the surgeon general, stated they would dispute any claim that the disease has reached serious proportions in their territory.
 pr. C. ". Garrison of Little Rock, state health officer for Arkansas, represents that state at the confer ence, presumably called to prove or disprove statements upon which Presi- dent Harding called upon the public health service and the Red Cross to concentrate their resources in assist ing the south fight plague and famine.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
COTTON MARKETS
 CONTINUE GAINS

Another advance, averaging about Sl bale, was registered by the New Orleans cotton markets today. Oc- tober New York closed this afternoon 24 points net higher at 12.SS cents, and December 21 points up, at 1895 cents. New Orleans October gained 20 points, closing at 12.70 cents, and December r points, closing at 13 cents. New York spots were marked up 9 points to 1915 cents and New Orleans spots were l3 points higher at l1.SS cents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
Fl DORADO TRAIN
 WRECKS; OIL LOST
(Ry the Associated Press,

Alexandria, La, Aug. 4.-Twelve tank cars loaded with oil from Fl Dorado were today destroyed by fire which followed a train wreck near Bentley. No lives were lost, and the property loss is estimated at S30,000.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
F[|N[RS WAIT
 ULSTER REPLY
 10 0VERTURES
t5y the Associated Press,

Dublin Aug. 4.-The Irish republi- can parliament was today called to meet August Is for consideration of Premier Lloyd Georges peace offer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
MT. IDA MINISTER
 ON TRIAL SEPT. F
tBy the Associated Press)

Mount Ida, Ark, Alg. 4.-Judge Scott Wood today denied change of venue asked in the case of Rev, Hard ing Hughes, indicted yesterday for the alleged murder of Mrs. Anna Me Kennon, and set his trial for Septem- Der l2. Mrs. McKennon's land was said to contain valuable mineral de- posits. Her murder last May, it was alleged was done by the minister in order to gain possession of her prop erty
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
GOV. HARDING PUTS
 CENSURE ON BANKS
(By the Associated Press)

Washington. Aug. 4.-Governor Harding of the federal reserve sys- tenn today took the stand as a witness before the senate committee investi- gating agricultural conditions, and be- gan defense of his administration. Governor Harding declared that the working of the national credit system is in the hands of reserve banks, over which the federal reserve board eX- ercises supervision, but not control.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
tBy the Asseerated Press)

Belfast, Aug. IA short meeting of the Ulster cabinet was held today, but at its close no official communi- cation was issued in regard to it's deli berations.
 It was authoritatively stated, how ever, that no message from President De Valera O. the Sim Fein govern ment has yet reached the northern cabinet
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
DECLINES RETURN
 OF ARK. FUGITIVE
(By the Associated Press)

Baton Rouge, La, Aug. 4.-Gover- nor Parker has refused to honor Gov ernor McRae's requisition for the re- turn of Jackson Standard, indicted by the Benton county grand jury on charge of obtaining money under false pretence from E. H, Farr. Governor Parker gave as reason for his refusal the fact that the Benton county sheriff sent Farr as a deputy to re- turn the accused man to Arkansas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
CURTA|L GOVT COST OR RAISE
 TAXES. MELLON
lBy the Associat,n Presal

Washington, Aug. A cut of over S250 ,000, 900 must be made in the or dinary expenditures of the government this fiscal year, if additional taxes are avoided, Secretary of the Treas ury Mellon today informed the house ways and means committee. Secre- tary Mellon estimates the total cost of running the government this year at Sl ,550 900, ,000.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
INCREASE Of NAVY
 VOTED Al LONDON
tBy the Associated Presu

London, Aug 4.-The house of com mons today sustained the governments program to built four warships to replace obsolete warcraft. The new ships will be of the battle cruiser type and armed with l6-inch guns.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04

today held up Tommy Fediado, post office messenger, at Wood River H., and escaped with three mail pouches One of the sacks, it is believed, con- tained $60,O0o in currency consigned to the Standard Oil refining plant at Wood River.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
RUSSIA LIBERTIES
 AMERICAN CAPTIVES
tBy the Associated pressl

London, Aug. I-AN Amorleln prisoners have been released md are now leaving Russia, according to in- formation given the American Relief Administration headquarters here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
THE A B OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

l. Liability nsuance-The Liability Insurance relieve you of loss if should injure kill "
 Property Damage InsuranceThe of Property Damage relieve when properysuch a show window, grounds animals Collision lnsuranceThe of Collision repay for damage done objects.
 Fire and Theft Insurance The purpose surance or damaged destroyed by fire
 The companies represented by this Agency their Automobile partmen maintain distinct department ling automobile business and first class efficient ice with prompt adjustment of all losses
 DURHAM 8 COMPANY
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
WARMING
 OVER LONG FRONT
(By the Associated Press)

Peklng, China, Aug. 4.-Fighting is reported in progress today along ten-mile front northeast of Yochow, where Human province forces, afhli- ated with the Canton government, re- gently invaded Hupeh province, which is affiliated with the Peking govern ment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
tBy the Associated PressD

Dublin, Aug. 4.-OfficiaI announce ment of the call for full meeting of the Irish republican parliament will be publish d tonighc in the Irish Bull letin, it became known today.
 It is reported that the Ulster cabi net has replied to overtures for peace made by the Sim Fein and that the reply is not favorable.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-04
zR.2 IN FLIGHT
 ACROSS ATLANTIC
tBy the Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 4-The monster naval dirigible ZR-2, built in Great Britain for the American navy, will sail from Howden, England, for the United States on August 25, it was officially announced today by the navy department. The drigible will be landed at Lanthurst, N. J.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-04
2|5;:: X x Prk < eikPayBSyppay? (: ypy{?;

NEW YORK. Feb. "A brilliant
cafe at the dinner hour, agleam
with lights, jewels, silks, satins,
cut glass and snow white linen, was
stirred from it's dignified interest in
food the other night by the entrance
of a group of young girls, none more
than 20, and their escorts. evidently
college lads.
A raw wind was whipping through
Times Square empurpllng noses and
reddening cheeks but the girls wore
short skirts and half hose exposing
quite a bit of flesh. And when they
got up to dance the exposition was
such that the maitre de hotel, in
nured to Broadway lack of cos
tuning, ordered the musicians to
halt
No amount of applause could
make them play on. New Workers
understand that when an orchestra
The Washington herald., 1921-02-04
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 4. 1921.
\ \ ILHUI


Until late tonight kindly stars
~.rule, according to astrology. Jupi-
,.ster and Saturn are in strongly ben
--eic aspect. Venus is adverse long
latter sunset
- 1t Is a time for initiative of every
Bort, especially in all commercial
lines.
Again many signs point to the in
crease Of success in small under
takings. There should be prosper
ity in new ventures.
Saturn gives fair promise to the
aged and to those who are past
middle life. Just as during war
times there was the forecast Of su-
preme service on the part of young
men and women, so now it is proph-
esied that years will be recognized
as an assurance of valuable expert
ence. An aged statesman will gain
new fame.
Taxation will be bitterly discuss
ed, the seers foretell. They prophesy
but slight reductions this year.
There is a sinister star read as
menacing to certain policies that
the next President of the United
States will desire to make promf-
nent In his administration. OBJ
struction seems to be presaged.
Health legislation will now come
prominently before Legislators. Hos
pitfalls are likely to suffer from in
sufficient support.
Persons whose birthdate II is have
the forecast of travel and change
that will be beneficial.
Children born on this day will be
fond of variety and adventure. Many
sasors are born under this direction
Of the stars
The Washington herald., 1921-02-04
B Borrowed Husbands
AMarriedLife Story
Written for The Herald
By Mildred K. Barbour
XXIH.-A Royal Command

He likes attention from women. I
would rather you"
She broke off, biting her lip, but
not before Nancy had sensed her
thought.
Edith trusted her. She would
rather have the doctor pay his at
tentions to her than to some un-
known woman.
"Of course I'll stay, and gladly"
Nancy assured her, as If she had
not noted the broken sentence. I'm
going over to the hotel to pack
right away"
Edith rose with a look of relief
TIL send a maid over and it won't
be necessary for you to go. Are
you ready for lunCh?"
Heavens, no! Remember that 10
o'clock breakfast! Do you people
do nothing but eat?"
The trim maid who had brought
Nancy's letters appeared around the
turn of the stairs.
Or BangweIl is on the phone
He wishes to know II Mrs. Burrard
will come to the hospital this after
noon to see a very particular op-
Grafton"
Nancy looked beseechingly at
Edith.
Must I go?'
Tt would be very nice OF you if
you would" replied the other qui-
etly. TT would please Frederick
You remember, he spoke of it last
night"
'Oh. hang Frederick" thought
Nancy to herself, but aloud she
said:
Very well. then. I'll go. What
time is the CORY spectacle?"
The doctor said o'clock" put in
the maid.
When the girl had gone to deliver
Nancy's acceptance and Edith had
retired to her own apartment to
prepare for luncheon, Nancy con-
tinued to lounge in the sunny win
dow seat.
What an odd method the doctor
has she thought with a shrug.
It's probably an atavistic instinct
from the old Roman days when the
EladiatOrs invited their sweethearts
out to the arena. l dare say the
neadsmen had their best girls sit
ting in reserved seats during the
French Revolution. What gallery
players men are! All except Ger
ry," she added as an afterthought.
A vision of his steady brown eyes
with the little whimsical smile
forever lurking in their depths
came to her unbidden.
Gerry, who was we'll across the
continent on his way to Peru, bear
ing fury in his heart for her!
The Washington herald., 1921-02-04

Il say. Edie, what do you mean?'
Nancy put her question frankly
!, after Edith Langwell's signifant re-
: mark regarding the jealousies of
husbands and wives.
Edith did not reply at once. She
= had turned her head away and was
twisting the guard chain on her
muff
Nancy persisted:
The doctor is jealous OF you, you
mean?"
4 wish to Heaven he wasT
.s The words came out passionately;
the first sembIance of life Nancy
had seen in this changed school
mate
oh" murmured Nancy.
There was a moments silence,
then Edith said, with a return to
her old impassiyity:
Please forgive me! I don't mean
to bore you with a recital Of my
woes It is very ill-bred Of me-"
"Oh. cut itr' cried Nancy, inele-
Eantly. Don't try to be formal
- and reserved with me, Edie. Re
member shared all your early ro-
mances- But don't want to force
your confidence. If you don't want
to tell me"
Edith put out an entreating
hand.
It's not that, Nancy. Can't you
see, it's because E-I-I've been re-
served so long; I've crushed my i'm
pulses. my emotions for so many
years, that I can't let go now. It's
as though something in me had
frozen and there wasn't any SYM
pathy or affection on earth which
could melt it. Perhaps If I have
- you here, you dear, warm-glowing
thing, I shall be able to go back
little by little to the days when we
90 were confidantes. 1 haven't had
one since, Nancy. Will you be pa
tient with me-and perhaps you can
help me a great deal"
Nancy sat up on her cushioned
corner and slipped her arms around
the rigid shoulders.
.- Count on me, Edie. I'm with
you to the bitter end. You don't
have to tell me a thing; just indi-
cate what you want me to do, and
I'll do it. I've given up this year
while Gerry's away to paying little
sister to the wives of my acquaint-
ance. And I'd rather help you than
any Of them. I mean that"
.- Edith returned the embrace with
a trifie less awEwardness than she
had shown the night before.
Then stay with US a while" she
whispered. BE nice to Frederick.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-04

refuses to respond to an encore
there are persons on the dance floor
who are undesirables. Naturally
all eyes turned toward the offenders
who were impudently staring back.
After a time the music played for
another dance. When the young
girls reached the floor the orchestra
came to another sudden stop and
the musicians discreetly retired be
hind palms to puff at cigarettes.
But the girls and their escorts re-
mained on the floor. 1t was obvious
that the management had come to
an impasse.
To call the police and have the
ladies elected might mean a bundle
of damage suits and yet to permit
them to dance, would injure the
character of the Volstead law viola
tors who sat at the tables. 1t was
a problem for a Solomon.
BY this time reporters had gallop-
ed to the scene and sought the ex-
PLANTATION of the conduct 1t proved
to be a scheme of Fifth avenue
Costumer to get a few free puffs in
the newspapers. He had just re-
turned from Paris where half hose
in the winter time are not frowned
upon and he wanted to start the
style in New York. He merely pick
ed the wrong location. 1t might
have gone well on Avenue A, but as
it was it died a-borning.
Police Commissioner Enright is
violent in his hatred toward news
paper reporters. He has been curt
and sulky with them from the start
Wnen he was appointed the report
have been persona non grata at po-
lice politician. which he has proved
to be. and from then on reporters
have been persons non CRATE at po-
lice headquarters. Big stories were
secreted but the reporters dug them
out. The truth is that the reporter
has shown New York that its police
administration is a farce.
The other day when Enright was
called before a grand jury, a news
paper photographer snapped him as
he was going in the door. Enright
turned in rage: "I ought to lock
you up for that"
Perhaps you should" said a re-
porter who had accompanied the
photographer. but you don't dare"
And Enright turned and walked into
the grand jury room. Reporters are
easy going fellows and not difficult
to get along with unless you try to
cut them off from their way of MAX
ing a living-gettiuE the news.
Then they fight back with ven
geance.
She is an Industrious little French
woman who has not been treated
very kindly by the passing years.
Her husband is in a French hospital
and she came to America with her
daughter destitute. She began to
sell lingerie and gowns from Paris
on commission to theatrical folk.
She trusted them. Most of her
clients were stars. A leading man
bought $500 worth of underwear for
his daughter. A moving picture ac-
tress bought $500 worth of gowns.
Both have jobs and are highly paid.
In a year the French woman has
lost $4,000 in this way. And she
must pay It back to the makers of
the goods she sells.