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Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
TO CUT COTTON
ACREAGE MORE
THAN ONE HALF
Lack of Money and Poor Market
VIII Make Slash Both Sides
of Line.

A close survey of the cotton situa-
tion in the Imperial Valley and below
the border indicates that the acreage
to be planted to cotton this year will
not be one-half of that of last year
The reasons for this reduction are nu-
merous and well known to all who
are interested in the industry, but the
chief one is that there is no money
with which to plant crop and volun-
teer cotton, the cheapest crop that can
be handled, takes money for stalk cut
ting, cultivating and water. Indepen-
dent distributors of water below the
border cannot run water without ready
money as they are all carrying heavy
accounts on their books from last
year that are unpaid.
1t is said, however, that the acre
age in the southern cotton belt will
be even less than here, and that next
years crop will be reduced to about
100000 bales as against 100000
bales or more for this years Ameri-
can crop. This will mean a better
price for this years crop, it is argued
and for next seasons output as we'll
Manufacturers of all kinds of cot
ton goods are said to have a big
stock on hand. This, it is stated, ac,
counts for the present low market
and the lack of demand by the spin
nerS
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
TREE PLANTING
VERY ACTIVE

The monthly report of F. w.
Waite, county horticultural commits
sioner submitted to the Board of Su-
pervsors, shows that the following
lots of plants, seeds and trees had
been inspected and passed in the val
lev during the month of February:
Six hundred and sixty sacks alfalfa
seed 50 sacks cotton seed; sacks
cantaloupe seed; 10 sacks watermelon
seed; 10 sacks udan grass seed; 55
sacks. rhodes grass seed; 10 sacks
seed barley; Is sacks sweet corn; 1922
boxes oranges; SS2 boxes apples; l6l
boxes lemons; 620 rose plants; 673
ornamental plans; 2575 strawberry
plants; 100000 grapevines; $4,000
grape cuttings; S4 orange trees; PA
apricot trees; 51S peach trees; lemon
trees; 81 grapefruit trees; 55 umbrella
trees; 733 ornamental trees; ITO pecan
trees; 129 pear trees; 336 bulbs; 20
almond trees; 2 apple trees; "a pcme-
granates; 274 plum trees; l62 olive
trees; 1000 citrus seedlings; l24 as
paragus roots.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
WAS
vARNEYF SHOW
Of LAST NIGHT.
Annual Spring Display of StyI-
ish Wear a Dream of Beauty
and Fashion.

The annual sprin@ fashion show of
the great merchandise emporium if
Varney Bros. & Co., more properly
styled by them display of merchan-
disc was held last evening in the big
store rooms of the company on Main
street.
1t was veritable bower of bios
SONS and beauty of decorations that
the hundreds who attended were ush-
cred into as the doors were thrown
open at 7:30 o'clock. Music, drama
and the art were combined with the
lavish display of colorful examples of
garments and goods to make the dis
play one of the most notable in the
history of the firm.
While the proprietors of the big
store, and Mrs. M. C. Blanchard, the
chief buyer for the firm, disclaim the
display of last night as fashion show
the gowns and costumes for milady's
wardrobe from the simplest little
frock to the most elaborate design for
wear that were exhibited by the pretty
mannequins were distinctly of the
latest fashion and correct style.
The costumes shown were each strik
ing and individual in their way and
the combination of quality of goods,
exquisiteness of design and workman
ship and finish were evidence to the
eye at least that while it might be
only display of merchandise it was
in reality a fashion show of top-side
quality.
While, of course, milady came in for
the center of the stage last night,
mere man had part in the display
and mems wear for all occasions was
shown in wide range of styles and
quality.
The little tots and misses and the
girl in her teens had most important
part also and the daintiness and beau
ty Of garments shown for them was
marked.
Models of the various beautiful gar
ments shown were displayed by Miss
es Ruth and Dorothy Merriam, Mrs
F. l. Greenleaf, Mrs. E. C. Turner and
Mrs. AL Spiesman.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
s c A I / | \ G
D P { \ ! \ G
IN HAMON
CASE
Indicated That Defense Will
Either Be Self Defense or
That Killing of Oil King
Was Accidental.
(By Associated Press

ARDMORE, March 1.-THE ad-
joining rooms in the hotel occupied by
Clara Smith Hamon and Jake l.. Ha-
mon, the night Hamon was fatally
shot as a result of which Clara Hamon
is on trial charged with murder, was
inspected by the jury this morning.
In connection with the jury viewing
the suite where the couple lived for
years prior to the shooting, it is said
that an effort will probably be made
to show that Hamon was shot in his
an as has been previously indicated,
and that he received his death wound
while in bed.
1t is indicated here today that the
defense will try to show either that
Hamon was shot in self defense or
that the pistol was discharged acci-
dentally when Hamon struck at her
with chair.
In his opening statement to the jury
S. P. Freezing, attorney general of
Oklahoma, made the allegation that
the defendant pressed the pistol
against lannon's body; that she fire.
quently quarreled with him during
their years of association; that they
had lived together for years illegally,
and that the woman was % years
years of age and experienced when she
first met Hamon and not the unso-
phisticated girl of II as she declares.
The defendant sat with bowed head
and sobbed aloud when the prosecutor
told the jury that Hamon, describing
the shooting. said: II never had q
chance, old man; / never had chance.
She shot me as l lay about like l am
now" Hamon was lying on the hos
pital cot on which he died as he made
the statement, Freezing said.
The state began the introduction of
testimony of witnesses before the noon
adjournment.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
PREFERENCE RIGHTS
DEFINED BY SIMON

District Attorney E. R. Simon in
terpreted the latest ruling of the De-
partment of the Interior on placer
mining claims and locations in the I'M
perial Valley this morning, giving the
date and length of possession and the
amount of monye that must be eXpend-
ed before a preference right would
be Granted the locator.
He said, "Placer claims are valid in
the Imperial Valley only when the To-
Gator was in possession on October |,
1919, and had done $3.50 worth of work
on the claim in the discovery of oil and
who was in the diligent process of
work looking to the discovery of oil
on February 25, 1920. If these pro-
visions had been complied with the
locator was entitled to preference
right certificate from the government
providing he filed application with the
u. S. land office within six months
after February 25."
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
WILL BE BIG TIME
AT TULANE TONIGHT

All roads and bypaths will lead to
the Tulane theater tonight, for this
promises to be an eventful evening in
fistic circles in this city. Rudy Elder,
promoter of the Ell Centre Athletic
club, has arranged fight card for his
boxing show tonight which gives
promise of being the most interesting
event Of it's kind ever staged in the
valley.
There will be five hotly contested
battles of four rounds each-providing
of course, that none of the contestants
take a short excursion to dreamland
before the scheduled number of
rounds are completed-and the ten
sturdy scrappers who will perform in
Rudy's arena tonight are eagerly
awaiting the clang of the gong which
will start the festivities.
Every one of the principals who Will
be seen in action at this evenigns' con-
tests, possesses not only scientific
knowledge of the game but punching
ability, speed and gameness as well.
If you haven't already secured a
ticket for this exhibition, take look
at the following program and purchase
a pasteboard while the purchasing is
good.
Main Event-Young Hoppe of Ell
Centre, VS.. Jockey O'Rooney, San Die
go, 1875 pounds; Kid Kohler, Ell Centre
VS.. George La Sale, Fresno, 1876 lbs;
Jap Moha, San Diego, VS.. Young Man
dot, Ell Centre, 116 pounds; Battling
Gus, Calexico, VS.. Jack Spears, Braw-
ley, 10 pounds, and Kid Buckley, El
Centre, VS.. Kid Leo, Ell Centre, 1ls
pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

The mucilage on the back of a
postage stamp is made from the
syrup of sweet potatoes. The liquid
is forced through pipes leading to
series of machines consisting of roll
lers between which sheets of stamps
are fed at a time. The liquid falls in
a spray upon the rollers, then the
sheet with it's wet coating of muci-
lage passes from the rollers in a flue
filled with hot air. When it comes out
at the other end of the flue the muci-
lage is dry.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
D RG A N|zED
FARMERS
OPPOSE
Bureau by Close Vote De-
feats Two Resolutions
Committing Them to Sup
port of Plan to Hold Agri-
cultural Exhibition.

The Imperial County Farm Bureau
by failure to pass two resolutions
the county var movement,
went on record opposing the estab-
fishing of branch of the state fair as
sociation in this county. at the meeting
of the board of directors held in the
office of the farm advisor this morn
Attorney Joseph F. Seymour, repre-
senting the Associated Chambers of
Commerce, met with the directors and
explained the actions of the county
chambers in the holding of an annual
fair at Imperial
Following a short argument sup
porters of the fair offered a resolu-
tion ''That the Imperial County Farm
Bureau accept the proposition of the
Associated Chambers of Commerce of
the county to form fair association,
with the Farm Bureau and the Asso-
ciated Chambers each paying so per
cent of the expenses incurred" The
motion was defeated 6 to a.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Seymour
a second motion was offered by Di-
rector Dan West The motion read
"Be it moved that the Imperial Coun-
ty Farm Bureau heartily endorses and
is in favor of putting on county fair
in the year 1921 and agrees to CO.
operate with the Chambers of Com
merce of the Valley in making the fair
a success. 1t is understood that the
Associated Chambers of Commerce
will assume all financial obligations
incurred This resolution was defeat
ed 6 to 5.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
FASHION SAYS
M|LAOY' SKIRT
TO Be LONGER
One Whole Inch Added to Pre-
railing Style. She WW STU
BE Bdrebacked.
tBy Associated Press)

PARIS. March IA return to
conservatism in woman's dress is in
dicated in advance displays for Spring
and Summer now being held in Paris.
Several hundred American buyers who
have arrived for the seasonal fashion
shows are more pleased than they have
been since the armistice because Of the
ease with which the new modes can be
adapted to American taste.
The Paris dressmakers continue to
show extreme effects in afternoon and
evening wear, but the majority of the
gowns reflect a return to sanity in
dress.
The season is only half finished, but
a general indication has already been
given of the changes. One of the
most noticeable innovations is the
lengthening of skirts at least one inch.
French dressmakers admit that this
is a recognition of American taste
which hos resented the extremely
short skirt since it was introduced.
Backs are still bare. This the dress
makers have refused to alter. Ameri-
can buyers are purchasing these
bareback" models with view to
rigidly modifying them in America.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
YbARRA
STARTS OFF
WITH ALL
ROSY
Bright Prospects for Future
of Lower California H.
Illuminate Induction Into
Office of New Executive.

Coincident with the induction into
office of Epigmenio Ybarra as COVER
nor of the Northern District of Lower
California at Mexicali yesterday there
was received at Mexicali telegram
from the members of the Balarezo com
mission that was sent to Mexico City
in behalf of a plan for the betterment
of economic conditions below the bor-
der, that their mission had been sue
cessful and that the general govern
ment was heartily in accord with the
scheme for relief of business condi-
tions and would aid in every way pos
Sible
With this announcement also coin
cident with the statement of his poll
cles, it would seem that Governor
4barra begins his career as chief of
executive of Baja California with the
rosiest of prospects for a successful
and prosperous administration.
The changing of executive head of
the Lower California government was
notable for the absence of the formal
ity with which such ceremonies are
usually marked. When Mr.. Ybarra
arrived at the executive offices of the
government he was met with cor
dial welcome by the retiring governor,
and only the formality of signing a
few documents by each man marked
the change of authority.
Competence in office will be the
watchword of the new administration
according to Governor Ybarra's in
structions to the heads of departments
| who were called into conference imme-
| diately after he took over the office.
He stated that every necessary office
holder would be retained, but the ten
/ ure of office of each will be deter
mined solely by his record for ability.
Policies have no place in his scheme
of things, he said, and will have no
bearing whatever on the appointments
to offices in the district.
A telegram from the commission
sent to Mexico City by Former Cover
nor Balarezo was signed by M. G..
| Hernandez was as follows:
"We held an interview with the
president and obtained complete ap-
proval of all asked in our memorial.
We expect to leave Saturday with
written orders for local authorities
at Mexicali."
The commission, composed of Mr..
Hernandez, Mexicali and CaleXico
business man; Daniel A. Leonard and
Joseph j. Lopez, cashier and confiden-
tial clerk, respectively of the First
National Bank of CaleXico, was ap-
pointed by former Governor Balarezo
to present memorial to President
Obregon and department heads of the
Mexican government, outlining the ag-
ricultural depression in Lower Califor
MIA, caused by the slump in the cotton
market, and asking removal of import
and export duties and other action as
the only means of reviving the indus
try, and developing dairying and live
stock raising, besides aiding in the
launching of many industries not now
possible in the district.
The memorial pointed out that with
duties removed on many articles. and
low rate charged on cotton and live
stock, interest in the live stock and
dairying would be increased, and that
removal of the taxes on lumber and
other materials wouM stimulate build
ing in large way within short
time,
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
THREATEN STRIKE
IN OCCUPIED
DISTRICT

DUISBURG, ermany, March IL
Vague hints that work throughout the
Ruhrort district is to cease soon as
the immediate result of the allied oc-
cupation of Duisburg, Deusseldorf and
Ruhrort and the seizure of the GUS
toms, is made by German. mine op-
orators, civil officers and workmen
here.
Well informed allied officers here
say they do not believe the reports
of the intended strike. The allied
forces have virtually completed the
occupation of all the Rhine ports.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
ELIMINATE CROP TAXES

The town trustees of Calipatria
have eliminated all taxes on cotton
and grain held in storage in that city.
The preliminary steps toward calling
a bond election for the voting of $S,-
900 worth of bonds for the construc-
ton of a septic tank for the esewage
system were also taken up at the same
meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
ALLEGED JAP. TRAITOR

TOXIC, March l.-Naval Lieu
tenant Tsuru Hamaguchi was arrest
ed yesterday and handed over to a
naval court martial in connection
with an alleged attmept to sell to
Captain Edward Watson, United
States naval attache of the embassy
here, the plans Of the japanese gov
ernment for mobilization plans and
naval secrets. The letters in the ne
gotiations were turned over by Cap
tain Watson to the japanese authori.
ties. The investigation that followed
resulted in the arrest of Lieut.. Hama
guchi.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
MORE WET PATIENTS.

Ramendo Amino, 27 years old, Mex
lean, and Millie Jackson. 25, found
guilty by Judge B. F. Bledsoe for vio-
lation of the Volstead act, were re-
turned to FL Centre this morning in
custody of Deputy U, S. Marshall
A. V. Monteleone committed to the I'M
perial County Jail pending the pay
ment of $500 fine each. They were
arrested February II with five gallons
of whisky in their possession.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

A theme of springtime has been car
ried out in the interior decorations
and this will be in harmony with the
wonderful exposition grounds that are
now emerald with the glory of the
Southlands' perfect season.
Harry C. Jones, manager of the C.
w. McCabe Automobile company and
wife, have been selected by the Au-
tomobile Dealers association of I'M
perial county to chaperon the three
Imperial Valley girls representing this
county at the San Diego Auto show.
The vote to date of the contest for
Imperial Valleys Queen" will be an
nounced in tomorroW's issue of The
Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
WAGE GU IS
EBY TRAFFIC
LINES Of
NATION
Movement by Railroads of
Country to Reduce War
Time Pay Scale Now in
Full Swing.
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, March IA general
move by the railroads of the country
to cut wartime wage scales appears
to be in full swing. Officials of the
various lines are arranging conference
es with employees in an effort to reach
an agreement on the proposed reduc-
tions. The plans so far considered
affect only unskilled and semi-skilled
labor. Men engaged in the actual op-
Grafton of trains, telegraphers and sta
tion agents are not included.
CHICAGO, March 11.-Steps to
bring about reduction Of wages of
unskilled employees will probably be
taken by the railroads throughout the
country as soon as the adjustments
of the pay of unskilled labor is made,
according to officials of the Railway
Executives association here.
CHICAGO, March 1.-THE Chicago,
Great Western railroad which yester-
day announced that it would seek a
conference concerning wage reduction
for unskilled employees. today an
nounced that it would propose 20
per cent reduction for all employees of
the company from president on down.
This is the first of western rail-
roads to announce a wage reduction
for all employees. The Chicago & AL
ton road also will take steps within
short time to reduce the wages of
all employees said President Bierd this
morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

A new dust-laying preparation, the
basis of which is molasse, ha been in
troduced in the South African mines.
The preparation, which contains
small quantity of disinfectant. forms
a thick coating on the underground
walls and surfaces, and covers all dan
gerous noxious matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

Our government hospitals contain
more than 10000 veterans of the re-
cent war, and that number has been
increasing for several months at the
rate of 1000 q MONTH
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

To keep the feet of outdoor workers
warm, electrically wired insoles have
been patented, which can be placed in
any shoes into which sockets for con-
Meeting with sources. of electric cur
rent have been installed.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

A new form letter printing machine
cuts paper fed from roofs into the
proper sizes, uses three colors of ink
when desired and automatically
changes the names and addresses for
each letter produced.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

A mixer for asphalt or concrete has
been added to steam roller by a
Pennsylvania road builder, being oper-
ated by the same engine.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

California recently established
minimum wage of $3.50 a week for
women employed in fruit and vege-
table canneries and in laundries.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

An inventor has patented wrist
rests to be attached to typewriters to
lessen the fatigue of typists.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

English scientists have found that
glass can be permantly tinted by i'm
mersion in the hot mineral waters of
Bath, long famous as health resort.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

An Ohio inventors plow is fitted
with a wooden pin that breaks and
releases the share when it strikes i'm
movable objects.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

Taking current from light sock
ct. an electrically driven shoe cleaning
and polishing machine for home use
has been invented.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

On the theory that insomnia can be
cured by lesseninA the moisture in the
lungs, an Englishman has invented
apparatus supplying warm, dry and
steriliZed air to be breathed.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

French army surgeons have found
that a mixture of freshly slaked lime
and PHOSPHORUS will remove tattooing
so that it cannot be detected.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

A patent has been granted for a
hard surface roadway with depres-
sions on each side to catch wheels OF
vehicles and prevent them skidding.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

The most expensive and valuable
pipe in the world is owned by the
shah of Persia. 1t is the official pipe
of that country and smoked only on
state occasions, and is so bedecked
with rubies and diamonds that it's
value is sal dto be more than $500,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

A new tire pump to be fitted to au-
tomobiles has but three moving parts,
valves and springs being omitted.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11

Major Edward H. Williams OF
the Engineer Corps is president Of
the Army Engineer Examining
Board, which examines young en-
gineers for commissions In the
army.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
Daily
Weather
Report

Southern California Tonight and
Saturday, probably rain. Moderate
winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-11
NEW COMPTROLLER.

NEW COMPTROLLER.
WASHINGTON, March 11.-D. R.
Crissinger, of Marion, Ohio, has been
nominated by President Harding as
COMPTROLLER of the currency.