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Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
LOOK AGAIN It
MAY Be BOGUS!

Take another look at that $40 bill
in your Sest pocket.
Perhaps it isn't good
Maybe its one of the counterfeit
"split" twenties that are causing fed
eral authorities on the coast much
annoyance. All banks in this district
have been warned, it was reported
today, to look out for counterfeits.
Purporting to be $50 federal re-
serve bank notes, the counterfeits
bear the check letter "a" and the
face plate number 176. They have
a portrait of Cleveland and the sig
nature of d. F. Houston as secretary
of the treasury and John Burke as
treasurer of the United States.
1t is because the counterfeits are
made of two pieces of paper. pasted
together after silk threads have been
placed between them. that the fed
eral officers refer to them as "splits"
There are noticeable defects in the
printing. The lines of Cleveland's
face are too heavy and deep and the
nose is pointed instead of being
rounded, as on the genuine bills. The
lapel of the coat and the collar OF
the garment are not we'll done on
the counterfeit, and the portrait as
a whole is flat in appearance owing
to the lack of light and shade which
are noticeable on the genuine.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
BUSINESS AND
INDUSTRY IN
BETTER SHAPE
Fcdcrdi Employment .Seruicc
Makes ReE0rt on Conditions
in Southern Part of state.

That industrial conditions are more
than in other portions of the State
is indicated by the report of the United
States Employment Service, for July
which gives survey of conditions
in nine of the most important Cali
fornia cities.
The report indicates that there is
a sharp /"back to the farm" move
ment, which has made the supply of
that home-building is rather brisk,
although held back in some localities
by labor trouble. Business, geneally is
good, according to the report, and
is expressed. The detailed report of
conditions in Los Angeles and San
Diego follows:
LOS ANGELES. Unemployment
confined chiefly to common labor, is
not serious. Work is progressing on
the Second-strect tunnel, and a gra-
dual increase of working forces is
eApcCleu. Il uTlIef lHiScelldHeOuS en-
ployment will be afforded by hydro
electric developments. municipal and
private buildings and harbor improve
ments. A shortage of homes for wage
earners is reported, though building
operations are active. Expansion of
textiles promises an increased demand
for women workers. Activity in mo-
tion pictures is less pronounced. OPP
timism generally prevails.
SAN DIEGO.-Despite the fact
are good there is slight unemploy-
ment in all lines. Important govern
ment improvements now contemplated
include marine railway naval hospital
and training station. Plants for the
most part are operating on a full day
basis though some canneries are clos
ed While new construction is limited
there sno scarcity of houses for rent
and sale. A shortage of women do
mestics is reported. Steady improve
ment is looked for.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
WOMEN DRYS
|NPR0GRAM
Of WOE
RANGE
National w. C.. T. u. COnven-
ton in San Francisco Will
Be Notable Event in His
tory of Great Organization

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 16-New
direction is given the women citizen
ship Of the National w. c. T. u, halt
million strong, in the prgram of its
48th annual convention opening here
Thursday. Sessions close 4 week from
today.
While prohibition and its enforce
ment come in for first attention, the
education of women voters, women in
industry, Americanization, child wei
fare, and social morality will claim
far higher place than ever before
The National Woman's Temperance
Union has followed these lines for
35 years or SO but it is now greatly
extending them.
Outstanding speakers include Ma
jor Roy A. Haynes, federal prohibi-
ton commissioner, and Miss Anna
A. Gordon of Evanston, H., presi-
dent of the National w. C. 7. U.
Miss Gordon, who has recently Wis
tied both South America and Europe,
will touch on world prohibition pros
poets. Through organization of the W.
! c. r. U. in some 40 different countries
the American membership is keenly
interested in temperance progress
abroad.
Major Haynes invitation illustra-
tes the great concern the w. c. T. U.
has in prohibition enforcement, Off
cials say.
Other speakers prominent in the
organization include Mrs. Ella A
Boole of Brooklyn, N. Y, president
of the New York and vice president
of the National w. C. T. u. DR.. Val
eria II. Parker of Hartford, Conn,
recently appointed executive secretary
of the U. S. Interdepartmental Social
Hygiene Board; DR.. Mary Harris
Armor, of Charlottesville, Ga, Mrs
Elizabeth Perkins of Anna Arbor
Mich, Mrs. Culla ]. Vavhinger OF
Indianapolis, Mrs. Laura Park Mil
Ter of Washington. Mrs. Deborah
Knox Livingston of Providence, RI.
and Miss Julia Freeman Dean, editor
of the Union Signal. organ OF the
National w. C. T. u. who accom-
panied Miss Gordon on her foreign
trips. DR.. David Starr Jordan, former
resident of Leland Stanford Jr
University, will also speak.
! Gov. William ID. Stephens of Cali
fornia and Mayor James Rolph, Jr.,
San Francisco are to welcome the del
egates Thursday. A response will be
made by Mrs. nellie G. Burger, pres
ident of the w. c. T. U. of Mo.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
IN INTERESTING
AND AUTHENTIC

The Savage Tire History of the
Red Man series of newspaper adver-
tsements, which are now appearing
in this newspaper ON Wednesday of
each week, is eliciting numerous ex-
pressions of interest and approval
according to Royal B. Lee, advertis-
ing manager of the Spreckles "Sav-
age Tire Company. Requests are be-
ing received by the company for copies
of the booklet they are offering gra-
tbs from all parts of the country.
This newspaper campaign derives
its strong appeal to the reading pub
lie from its unique presentation of a
popular theme-thei picturesque In
dian character, possessing as he does
the subtle charm of mystery and ad-
venture. The campaign consists of a
series of advertisements in whicr the
Indian motif is carried out in both
illustrations and text. and each adj
vertisement, besides having the dis
tinctive Indian art work, has also ar
authentic narrative bearing on Indian
history, customs or legends. Both the
stories and the illustrations in these
ads are the work of Indian" Miller
full blooded Apache Indian, well
known as artist. writer. lecturer
the Southwest.
The articles in this series of adver-
tisements are authentic as we'll as
original and include incidents III In
dian history, and stories of the Gus,
toms of the Red Man, in addition tc
some Indian traditions that are to be
published for the first time. The
series falls naturally into three dis.
tinct groups, each consisting of SIX
seperate advertisements. The first
group treats of incidents in Indian
certain old Indian customs; and the
third group relates for the first time
! in print some of the old legends OF
the Southwestern tribes.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
NAMED
DELE GA I |:
ON WORLD
PEACE
Will Represent Senate at
Conference of Powers on
Reduction of Armament.
May Appoint Woman As
Member.
(Ry Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1G.-Presi-
dent Harding has selected Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge Of Massachusetts,
as a member of the American delega-
ton to the disarmament conference.
The president has made up his mind
on the personnel Of The entire delega-
ton to represent the United States,
but he cannot make announcement. Of
other members to participate in the
conference until the powers to take
part have defnited some regulation as
to the number of representatives each
nation will have at the conference
table.
Speculation as to the probable men,
bership of the American delegation
has not changed by the appointment Of
Senator Lodge. Secretary of State
Hughes has been designated to head
the commission and for his colleagues
President Harding is considering the
following, besides Senator Lodge:
Elihu Root, former secretary Of
state
Philander c. Knox, former secretary
of state. and republican member of The
senate foreign relations committee.
Oscar Underwood of Alabama, dem
ocratic sen1.or and friends of the pres
ident.
George w. Sutherland, former re
publican United States senator from
Utah and international lawyer.
Senator Lodge, by virtue of his po-
sition as chairman of the foreign re
lations committee, was obviously en-
titled to head the representation from
the senate. Senator Knox, the presi
dent believed to be eminently qualified
for membership on the commission, not
because he is d senator, but because
Of his familiarity with diplomacy and
international relations. Senator Un-
derwood is being considered as a rep
resentative of the minority politica!
party. The president is known to ad-
mire Underwood and to have great
confidence in his ability. Former Sen
ator Sutherland is regarded by the
president as eminently qualified for the
delegation. He was at one time SER
iously considered for secretary of
state.
Whether the president will appoint
woman to the delegation, 10 one
knows. The president himself does
not know. He would like to, it is be-
lieved. Agitation for this by women S
organizations continues daily. The Ma
tional League of Women Voters has
asked the president for an opportunity
to present resolutions urging the name
of a woman on the commission and
women on any advisory committees
which may be formed during the con-
ference
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
FREIGHT
RATES ASKED BY
STOCK FEED MEN
state RaiirOdd Commission 4 D.
pears in Washington to Urge
Relief for California Farmer

On behalf of California shippers Of
hay and grain products, the State
Railroad Commission was represent
ed at hearing before the Interstate
Commerce Commission at Washington
yesterday when rates on these pro-
ducts in the Western Mountain
groups came up for readjustment.
The California Commission, interven-
ing in the proceeding, urged that any
readjustment made in the rate struc-
ture be reflected in the California
intrastate rates. In addition to in
tervention in the pleadings, the State
Commission was represented PERSONA
ly by John f. Benton, general solici-
tor Of the National Association Of
Railway and Utility commissioners.
This action followed conferences
between the commission and Los An
geles hay and grain shippers and the
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
Presenting the California situation,
the commission pointed out that there
have been heavy reductions in the
prices of hay and grain, and added,
Because of the reduced values, the
California shippers are unable to
reach the markets where these crops
were formerly disposed of. This is
caused to great extent by the pres
ent freight rates. The freight rates,
however, from California territory
to the consuming markets, because of
the longer distance haul, manifestlv
place a heavier burden against the
California traffic than result from
the same percentage increases to the
same markets for shorter distance
points, The decision of the commits
sion will be announced SOON, & aE
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
COSTLY RESIDENCE
BURNS IN MEXICALl

The Chimes quarter of Mexicali
was threatened with destruction by
fire early this morning when one of
the largest residence buildings in the
town was burned, causing loss of
about $4,000.
The fire was discovered about mid
night, but it gained so much headway
that the combined efforts of the Ca
lexico and Mexicali fire departments
were unavailing and the building was
burned to hte ground. The structure
was erected about three years ago
at cost of $4,000, It was insured
for $3.50. The building was owned by
Yum Kee Co., one of the biggest of
California.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
IRISH PARLIAMENT
MAKES DECLARATION.

DUBLIN, Aug 16.-In opening
the Dali Eireann at the first public
session today EamOnn de Valera re-
iterated Ireland's claim for sepera-
ton from Great Britain and it was
declared that the only government
the people of Ireland recognized was
the ministry of the Dali Eireann and
the Irish republican parliament. The
first business to be taken up was the
consideration of the British govern
ment peace terms. One hundred and
thirty members were present includ-
ing those just released from prison.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
WATCHING FOR
TRAINLOAD WHISKY.

DETROIT, Aug. 16.-Michigan
state troopers are watching for a
trainlOad of Canadian whisky re-.
ported as reaching Windsor for ship
ment to the United States. Large
quantities of beer and whisky have
been seized in Detroit and severa!
arrests made. The Windsor brew
cries are doing the largest business
in their history and are contemplate
ing enlaging their facilities.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
SUZANNE DEFAULTS.

FOREST HILL, N. Y, Aug, 16.-
Suzanne Lenglen, French champion
woman tennis player, defaulted to
Mrs. Nolla Bjurstad Mallory, United
States champion, today in the women's
national tennis championships after
Mrs. Mallory had won the first set 6
to 2. Mile. Lenglen was seized with
a violent coughing fit during the Sec
ond game. due to her recent attack Of
bronchitis Eight thousand spectators
were astounded when she gave up.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
VEGE 7 A bL T
GRO WERS
RATE GUT
MADE
Reduction Ordered by Inter-
state Commerce Commits
sion Means Tremendous
Saving to Imperial Valley
Shippers of Green Stuff.

Fll significance of the freigh:
rate reduction ordered by the Inter
state Commerce Commission in Wash
ington August was revealed yester-
day when Thomas O'Neill, president
Of the California Vegetable Growers
Association, returned after attending
conferences at which the cut was
ordered.
Savings of millions of dollars, Mr..
O'Neill declared, would result to vegi-
table producers OF the State as re.
suit Of the decrease.
Likewise it will stimulate produc-
ton, which has been practically dor
mant since the carriers put into effect
q 33 1-3 per cent increase in rates a
year ago this month.
The new reduction amounts to ap-
pr0Ximately Ona-half of that increase.
The new raes become effective Sept.
Is, in the time to catch the fall boom
in shipping.
Mr.. ONeill was the only growers
representative at the conference. 1t
was attended also BY chairman Char
les McChord and Traffic Director WV.
Hardie of the commission; l.. u.
Spence, vice president of the South
crn Pacific, of New York; G. W. Luce
freight traffic director Of the South
Pacific; Edward Chambers, vice pres
dent in charge Of freight traffic. Of
the Santa Fe; Walter G. Rarlwell, as
sistant freight traffic manager of the
Santa Fe; HIM. Adams. chief freight
traffic manager of the Union Pacific
and Salt Lake, and II. X. Faye,
freight traffic manager of the West
ern Pacific ..i1,
Mr.. O'Nell argued for the abolish
ment Of the one-third increase of a
year ago. Railroad executives MAIN
tanned their lines were not making the
5 - percent profit permitted by Con-
gress. In the end these rates were
agreed upon:
On root vegetables, including pota-
toes, onions, cabbage, ETC., a rate of
$1.1O per hundred pounds from Cali
fornia to Chicago. The present rate
is $1.25 1-2 and before the 1920 in
crease it was "a cents.
On green top Vegetables, rate Of
STAG to Chicago. The present rate is
Sligo 1-2
Commenting on tAo conference ma
it's results, Mr.. O'Neill said:
at is a victory, yes. There's no
denying that. 1t is not the victory
We hoped for, but we believe we will
be able to get other concessions from
time to time as railroad conditions
improve.
at does mean, though, that the
Eastern markets are open once more
to the California vegetable grower
The increase last year closed them
just as effectually as would the abb
,,solute abandonment of travel. All veg
etables that went East We're shipped
on loss.
"The present rates are ruinous
Many growers abandoned fall plant
ing altogether, seeing no hope in the
situation. Potato growers alone lost
half million dollars last year. Ado
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16

The revised tax bill bearing the
caption, ITO Reduce and Equalize
Taxation, 10 Amend and Simplify the
Revenue Act of 1918, and for Other
Purposes, is now before the Congress
of the United States for debate and
action. 1t was introduced in the house
late yesterday by chairman Fordney
of the house ways and means COM
nittee.
The bill in the form in which it is
introduced will most likely become
law, the changes that will be made, if
any. will not be material. AS the bill
affects everybody summary of it is
here printed for information.
Excess profits tax repealed, effec-
tive January /, 1922.
Transportation taxes repealed, eff
fective January /, 1922.
Express and oil pipe line transport
taxes repealed January l, 1922.
Income surtaxes on incomes over
S66,000 reduced to a maximum Of 81
per cent. effective January 1,a1922.
Income exemption to married per
sons having income of $4,000 or less
increased from $4,000 to $500. effec-
tive January /, 1921.
Income exemption to head of fam
lily increased from $500 to $40O for
each minor child or dependent, effec-
tive JANUARY /, 1921.
Ice cream and soda taxes repealed
effective with the passage of the act
Luxury tax on proprietary medi-
cines and toilet articles repealed, ef-
fectve January l, 1922.
Manufacturers tax on candy re-
duced from 3 to 3 per cent
Manufacturer tax on furs re-
duced from 10 to per cent.
Corporation income tax increased
from 10 to Is per cent, effective Jan
uary l, 1922.
Flat tax of $40 levied on vendors
of soft drinks.
Manufacturers tax on cereal bev-
erages, near beers, increased from
Is per cent ad valorum to II cents
a gallon.
Manufacturers tax of 10 cents a
gallon laid on fountain syrups.
Manufacturers tax of 2 cents a
gallon substituted for the 10 per cent
du NdlOfeHl TAX OH safe price OF un-
fermented juice beverages, carbonated
waters or beverages and other soft
drinks in containers.
Manufacturers tax of 2 cents u
gallon laid on fruit juices and 3 cents
gallon on still drinks, instead OF
10 per cent ad valorem tax.
Distilled spirits, diverted to bever-
age purposes or for use in manufae-
ture of any article intended for use
as beverage. $6.40 per gallon.
Manufacturers tax of five per cent
on perfumes, extracts, tooth paste,
toilet articles, proprietary medicines
and substitutes.
Manufacturers tax OF five cents
pound on carbonic acid gas.
! Manufacturers tax of five per cent
on carpets and rugs. including fiber.
/ if sold for more than $3.50 per square
yard; trunks over $40 each, valises.
travelling bags, suitcases, hat boxes
used by travellers, filled toilet cases
over SIS each, purses, pocketbooks,
shopping and hand bags over "a each.
Portable light fixtures, including
lamps of all kincs and lamp shades,
over $40; umbrellas, parasols, sun
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
REVISED TAX
BILL NOW
bEF 0 R {
HOUSE
Summary of Federal Take
Which Will Be Levied BY
New Measure Agreed Up
on by Committee.

Washington, Aug. l6-A reduction
Of $790,33O, 900 in the annual ta--
bill of the nation will result from
changes in the 1918 revenue act by
the revised act introduced in the
house this morning by Chairman
Fordney of the ways and means CON-
mittee.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16

Word received this morning from
Miss Helen Eadie former art teacher
here in Central Union High School
says that she is enjoying a wonder
vacation in Italy. She stated in her
letter that she had been in batting
three times in> the Mediterranean and
had just seen Caruso and family the
night before writing her letter. Miss
Eadie is sister of Mrs. Percy
Thacker Of this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
ALASKA OFFICERS
ON TRIAL.

San Francisco, Aug. l6-Alter-
nate praise and blame of conduct
of officers and crew of the steamer
Alaska, which was wrecked on
Blunt's reef with heavy loss of life,
was given by passengers today in
the trial of four officers charged
with negligence before John BuI-
ger, supervising Inspector of hulls
and boilers.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
RUSSIA w ET
ONCE MORE.

RIGA, Aug. 16.--Prohibition in
Soviet Russia in force since the de-
cree of Gar Nicholas, q has been
abolished and a decree issued per-
mitting the manufacture and sale of
beverages containing up to IA per
cent alcohol, which will be highly
taxed.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
Weather Report

Southern Cnlifornia-Tonight and
Wednesday fair; except cloudy or
foggy on coast night and morning.
Moderate westerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
FRANCE CABLES
HER ACCEPTANCE.

PARIS, Aug. l6.-The official az
ceptance on the part of the French
government Of President Harding's
invitation 10 the disarmament con-
ference was forwarded to Washing
ton last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
LARGE NUMBER
OF UNEMPLOYED

WASHINGTON, .Au( 16.-The
best estimates available at this time
shows 5,735,OOO pes0ns out of EN-
plOyment in the United States, Sec
retary of Labor Davis reported to
the senate today,
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
RECALL SOLDIERS
TO IRELAND.

LONDON, Aug. 16.-All soldiers
on leave from Ireland in AldershOt
and FernborO have been ordered by
telegraph to return to their regi-
ments Immediately.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
GLAD TIDINGS FOR VALLEY
TAX LAW WILL MAKE CHANGES IN ALL OF OUR INCOMES
Last Minute
BULLETINS
TELLER GONE
With $4,000

Denver, Aug. 16-Edwin +. Morse
80, head teller CT the International
Trust company, has disappeared
with $4,000 in currency, il was an
nounced today by John Evans,pres-
dent OF the institution. Miss Mabel
Penfold, %, filing clerk in the bank
is also missing
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16

SENATE WILL.
TAKE RECESS.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l6.-The
senate voted this afternoon to take
recess from August 25 to Septem-
ber 2I
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Coast League.
Vernon, 6; Los Angeles. 0.
National League.

Philadelphia, 2; New York, l..
No other clubs scheduled.
American League.
Cleveland, 3; Chicago, 2.
st. Louis, 8; Detroit, 2
No other clubs scheduled.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-16

Continued on Page Twol
Tonopah daily bonanza., 1921-05-19
YUBA PASS NOW
OPEN TO TRAVEL

GRASS VALLEY, Cal, May 10
The truly wonderful Yuba Pass route
through the Sierras has been open
since May 5, fully a month ahead Of
any other summit, and is now in
good condition Connecting units of
county roads have generally been
repaired by local supervisors.
The route from the west is by way
of Auburn to Colfax Grass Valley,
Nevada City, North San Juan Camp
tonvilIe, Downieville, Sierra City and
through the pass to the Sierra Val
ley. Included is nearly 40 miles of
highway built by crews Of. Folsom
honor men overlooking the mighty
gorge Of the Yuba At Grass Valley
some of the worlds greatest gold
mines are glimpsed while all along
the route may be seen the scars of
the immense hydraulic mining opera
tions of forty and fifty years ago.
To accommodate travellers free
auto camps have been installed at
Nevada City and other places along
the way.
Tonopah daily bonanza., 1921-05-19
HEAVY
RUSH TO NORTH
OIL FIELDS

EDMONTON. Alta. May 19-Steam-
boat companies operating on the riy-
crs that flow toward the Arctic from
here are ready Tor the hundreds eS-
pected to travel north this spring
to the newlyd0scovered oil fields al
Fort Norman. In the Mackenzie river
valley of northwestern Canada
Although some believe the move
ment viii assume the size Of an early
gold rush. the steamboat companies
have as yet received no indications
that O. stampede IS about 90 take
plsce @ is certain. however chat,
travel toward Fort Norman will ba
heavier thaa ever this year The
ttrsa transportation companies can
handle 5000 msa. aa1 their outfits
bs,h wau. dar.rF fhs oPeu mou'hf
some predict 1s'y ahaut 1000 Wol
make ths TRIP
rysry passna gums go the ol
tsaatfv must have Foasdif'p
tetst ma Royal Caaaiaa Naaa'si.
rsrss have asnoaaeef Nest % ths.
,,,,siss wII 80 t Sfaza fa 'h~.
v,ssssas aat rArt F.yeft a.
taaash wms wfi travel overhead
tm sAa yaAaa tarvltoFr ana A'Aasa
Tonopah daily bonanza., 1921-05-19
RUSSIAN PRINCE DIES
In AFFECT SQUALOR

REVAL, Esthonia, May 19-Prince
Kropotkin. the famous Russian auth
or and revolutionary, whose death
occurred in Moscow February s,
died in miserable circumstances, says
Dr. Morris Fucker of Brooklyn, who
recently was set free from Russian
prisons.
The Brooklyn man declares that
the princes last days were spent in
abject squalor and throughout his ILL.,
ness he had lacked the comforts that
would have made his sick bed some
what endurable After his death the
bolshevtki arranged an impressive
funeral over his body,