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Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
COAST. MASONS
WILL HAVE B |G
WELCOME HERE

Masons coming from San Diego to-
morrow on the special train for a
weekend visit to the Imperial Val
ley, will make the Barbara Worth
hotel their headquarters for theil
stay, and royal entertainment has
been prepared by local Masons fol
them Tor Saturday evening and Sun
day. The affair is in the nature OF
a return visit to the one the Imperial
Valley Masons paid their brethren in
San Diego last spring.
Local arrangements are in charge
of John Stewart Ross and Jas. Il.
Ford, Ell Cntro, and j. H. Phillips,
Imperial.
The special train, which will be
operated by a full Masonic crew,
will be met at the union depot at A
o'clock by local Masons in automo>
biles and the visitors will be taken
to the hotel, or for brief rides about
the city. At o'clock at the hotel
there will be banquet served, which
is expected to be one of the social
events of the season.
At 1880 all Masons will gather at
the local Masonic Temple where Ei
Centro Lodge, A. F. A. NJ, will meet
in regular session
All lodges in the valley will be
represented and the degree work
will be exemplified by San Diego
team The degree work will be fol-
lowed by good time.
During the evening the visiting
ladies will be entertained at a recep-
tion at the hotel by Masonic, ladies'
from local and county circles and a
pleasing and varied program will be
presented.
Chairman Davidson of the trans
portation committee said in San Die
go, although the day for making
reservations expired yesterday, there
is still room for few more crafts
men and | am so determined tha:
every Mason who wishes to make the
trip shall be accommodated that
will charter another special train if
necessary"
All Masons who are visitors in the
city were invited to join the excur-
sion party and big crowd is COM
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
TAX PAYERS
REJECT THE
GOVERNORS
PROGRAM
Association Says Stephens
Bill Will Not Secure Need
ed Economy. Ora tic
Changes in State Govern
ment Proposed.
(By Associated Press,

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 21.-Ths
Tax Payers Association of California,
after studying the bills presented to
the legislature by Governor Stephens
intended to carry out his program Tor
economy and efficiency in the admin
istration of state affairs, has deter
mined to introduce some bills of its
own on the same ubjects.
The association authorizes the
statement that after careful study it
is of the opinion that the governors
bills are not sufficient to secure the
desired economy and efficiency aimed
at.
, "A bill introduced by the Association
abolishes all the existing statutory
boards commissions bureaus and cf-
fices and affects about three hundred
and fifty statutory positions. 1t sets
up thirteen departments as follows:
Finance, Labor, Harbors, Public
Health, Welfare, Corrections, Insti-
tutions, Public Works, Natural Re-
sources, Education, Agriculture, Cor
poratiOns and State.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
COUNTY FAIR
WILL SHOW
RESOURCES
OF VALLEY
Plans in the Making For
Great Imperial Exhibition.
Associated Chambers Will
Discuss and Decide at Fri
days Meeting.

Plans outlining the scope Of the
proposed great county fair to be held
next January are in the making and
will be presented and discussed and
probably decided upon at the meeting
OF the associated chambers of Com
merce to be held in Imperial next
Friday.
1t has already been decided to make
the fair an annual event, and the
committee of the chambers appointed
to consider the location of the fair
has voted to place it on the site Of
fered by Imperial. That this action
of the committee may be overturned
at the melting to be held Tuesday and
the fair located on the site offered
by Ell Centre is strong probability,
but whteher here or there the entire
body of members and all the people
are behind the proposition to make
it one grand success.
According to plans being consider
ed agricultural features will pre-
dominate and it is expected that
there will be an imposing exhibit Of
livestock. A pageant, elaborate in
detail, depicting the history and pro-
SASSo VI Vic NoAASy, Will Dc lCotuIcu
on one of the days, possibly the
|opening day. Each town will pre-
sent series of tableaux, portraying
the outstanding features of that COM
munity.
The associated commercial bodies
will have the cooperation of the
County Farm Bureau and other or
|ganizations. In addition to exhibits
of livestock and poultry, an effort
will be made to show large and
striking variety of agricultural pro-
ducts, surprising any similar exhibit:
ever made in the state. A rodeo
athlett, contests and evening lectures
and entertainments will probably be
included in the. program. ad.
The Associated Chambers of Com
merce meet monthly, with representa-.
tives present from Ell Centre, Calexi-
co, Brawley, Holtville, Imperial, See.
ley, Calipatria, Westmoreland anC
INLAND. Frank d. Hevener of Calex-
leo is president. The central execu-
tive board is composed of three men,
bers from each local chamber.
The amalgamated chamber has ar
ranged for permanent exhibits at Ell
Centre and INLAND for the benefit OF
travellers. 1t is also working to Sc
cure reduction of freight rates on
perishable products and a consolida-
tion of the Imperial county and I'M
perial Irrigation District assessors
offices.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
GRAND TIME is
PROMISED BY
BEST PEOPLE

According to the announcement of
the Entertainment Commit Of B. P.
o. Elks, 1925, at the noon luncheon to-
day, those present at tomorrow
nights festivities will have one grand
tine. In reality said one of the COM
mittee, cit will be second Christ
mas Dance, and that was cne of the
biggest parties we ever had"
The big dance Saturday evening
will be in the Elks club rooms at 9th
and State streets, and is for all Elks
and their friends. A cordial invita-
ton has been extended and every
member of the local lodge is in partic-
ular urged to be there with a party
of friends.
This is the first of the events
planned to assist the canvas for the
Imperial Valley Orphans home. The
entire proceeds will be donated to
this fund and every Elk has express
ed. the desire to make it as large as
possible. A nominal admittance fee
will be charged to defray expenses.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
CONCRETE IS
STARTED ON
NEWVALLEY
HIGHWAYS
First Pouring is Made North
of CalexicO and Work Will
Be Rushed at Top Speed
to Completion. Contract
Completed by June 81,

Work on the Imperial Valley high
way system has at last commenced.
1t is true that the start was only in
small way, but the fact that the
contractors have commenced pouring
concrete is very gratifying bit OF
information.
The contracting firm of Peterson,
Dillon and Patterson are congratulate
ing themselves that in the face of
obstacles and under handicaps that
but few builders run up against, they
q, have been able to finally get the work
started
The work began on the south end
Of the highway, just outside of the
city of Calexico, and a gang Of forty
men were started en- the work. A
giant concrete mixer was swung in
to position early in the morning and
the work was begun under the most
favorable auspices, while big crowd
Of spectators from Calexico, and not
few visitors from Ell Centro and
other sections of the valley gathered
to witness the inaugural of the long
awaited work.
While but thirty feet of roadway
was poured yesterday, and not more
then 200 to 800 feet will be poured
today, Contractor Peterson stated
that the work would be rushed with
all possible speed and within day
or two the roadway would be put
down at the rate of several hundred
yards within each working day and
as sand rock supplies become more
plentiful a larger force of men will
be put to work and the road rushed
at top speed.
The straping and leveling of the
road has been completed to FL Centre
and another gang will commence
work at once on the stretch north
from Heber..
The entire contract including the
Calipatria, to Brawley and the Im-
perial to Holtville stretches will be
completed within contract time, or
June 30 stated Peterson this morn
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
CHANGED CUT PLANS
Especial to. The Press.)

CALEHICO, Jan. 21.-Originally
the plans for the Pescadero cut called
for two channels, each 100 feet wide
and over two miles long, with a ridge
in the center which was expected to
sugar off" When the board of di.
rectors saw the plans, it was changed
at once to one channel 100 feet wide
and approximately two miles long.
The present financial condition o1
the district has made it necessary thai
this plan be cut to 25 foot channel
which it is hoped the waters of tn,
river will enlarge at rapid rate.
The Pescadero cut is practically tn,
valleys only hope of escaping som'
flooding next spring.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
IN A CLASS WITH
THE PLUTOCRATS
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21. - Wages
of hired men on farms have more
than doubled in the last ten years.
tripled in the last 20 years and were
more than four times higher last year
than they were in 1879. These changes
are shown by statistics of the depart
ment of agriculture
Wages paid by the month, without
board, averaged $6495 sor the country
as whole last year, ten years ago
they averaged $27.50 and in 1879
they were $10.43.
Day labor at harvest time last wear
averaged $4.36 without board and at
other than harvest time $3.50. Ten
years ago harvest time labor was
paid S1.S2 and at other than harvest
time S1.33. In 1894 harvest time day
labor was paid $1.13 and non-harvest
time labor 81 cents day. Il
4 California and Nevada farmers
paid their labor the highest prices for
labor without board, the average in
those states last year having been
$107 month. The lowest average was
lin Mississippi where SAL was paid
The average for the country as on a
whole was $6495, the Northern At
lantic states average $75.54, the South
Atlantic $50.56, the north east cen.
trail states, $1,000, the northwest cen
trail states. $79.79, the south central
states $51.S4 and the far western
states, S9.43.
For harvest time labor without
board North Dakota paid the highest
r"te with $7.40 day, while at othel
than harvest time South Dakota pai,
| the highest rate with $500 day.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
PEOPLE ALL NATIONS
FAVOR DISARMAMENT
fRv Associafed Presa1

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-Stag-
gering under the burdens of taxation
resulting from the World War, has
caused the peoples of all nations to
favor world agreement for disarma-
ment, Henry White, former ambassa-
dor TO France, and member of the
American Peace Commission to Paris,
told the House Naval committee this
morning at the hearing on the sub
ject.
~ think the world is CRYING for
some agreement" said White, but do
not favor the, United States being the
only nation to disarm. The United
States should take the lead in any
disarmament conference should it be
held In this country ai jud sand
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
SCHWAB SAYS
000ne0nn ND11A
ABAD|E DIDN' T
TELL. TRUTH
(Ry Associated Pressl

(By Associated PresS)
NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-Charles M !.
Schwab, former executive head of the
Emergency Fleet corporation, ap-
peared before the Walsh Congression-
al Committee this morning and de-
MED the testimony given yesterday by
Colonel Abadie, former comptroller
Of the shipping board, to the effect
that Schwab's personal expenses for
October, 1918, amounting to $200,00U
was charged to the shipping board
Schwab declared the statement was
absolutely unqualifiedly and malici-
ously false. He stated that he had
paid all his expenses of whatsoever
kind, during his term of office as
director general of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation,
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
INDIANS FOR MEXICO,
Especial TO The Press.3

; NCpcCfdI 70 HtA FTtSSJ. II "
WEWOKA.' Okla, Jan. 21,--At a
conference of Seminole Indians held
here recently decision was reached
whereby many Seminole Indians now
living in Seminole county will move
to Mexico next summer to live upon
"a reservation allotted to them in 1859
by the Mexican government, if claims
to the land can be established.
Louis F. Brown. chief of the Sem.
inoles and son of former Governor j
F. Brown, with a delegation of ID
Seminole leaders, have left for Mex
leo City to confer with President
Obregon and ask his decision on the
claim.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
LETTUCE SHIPMENTS

BRAWLEY, Jan. 21.-Lettuce ship
ments which were stopped by the rain
Of the forepart of the week have been
resumed. The trucks ,were unable to
negotiate the highways and the lettuce
itself was not in marketable condition.
The sunshine Of the last two days has
changed this and shipments are being
made at the rate of 80 cars a day.
Prices received, according to shippers,
will allow them to break even and it
pays them to ship on the present mar
ket rather than allow the lettuce to
remain in the field.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
CASARA GIRLS no PLAY.

y The girls basketball championship
Of Imperial Valley will be decided
this afternoon when the Central
Union high school team. under the
leadership of Mrs. Florence Rogers,
viii meet the Holtvlle team on the
local field for the asst game of the
season.
The personnel of the Central team
will be-, Tnelma Scott, Wilma Ferris,
Hattie Washburn, Gladys Moore,
Gertrude Willard and Cecilia Quincy
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
PREACHER NABBED
FOR MAIL ROBBERY
(By Associated Press,

MOUNT VERNON. ILL.,, Jan. 21.-
Virtually all of the $135,000 obtained
in the robbery of the registered mail
here last Friday which was contained
in thirty-one packages taken from the
train, has been recovered by post
office inspectors in several raids
made here and in the vicinity. Among
the prisoners taken on suspicion Of
completely in the robbery is Rev. Guy
Kyle, former rector Of the Free
Methodist church here.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
KIDDIES STORY HOUR
AT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Friday afternoon at 2s45 O'clock
will open the story hour for the kiddies
at the Public Library. For the little
tots under eight years, three delight
full stories are to be told, "How the
Pigs Can See the Wind" 1.-THE "Scare-
crow" and the Wonderful Rot.
At 3:45. O'Clock the older children
will have their inning and they will
he reoaleds with i"The' Fisherman and
His Wife, and Soria Marias Castle
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
CONTRACT STILL HOLDS.
(Rv Aasn riatad pross

LONDON, Jan. 2l.--The original
contract for the Dempsey Carpenter
bout is considered valid according to
Charlie B. Cochran, the English box
ing promoter, who is one of the
parties to the agreement.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
WRECKS HOLD UP
TWO PACIFIC ROADS
(By Associated Press

OGDEN, Jan. 21.-The wreck Of a
fast freight train on the Southern
Pacific at Tulasco, Nevada, has not
only held up all traffic on this road,
but Of the Western Pacific also, be-
cause the derailment of twenty-one
cars Of the freight took place right on
the crossing Of the latter road.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
GAS. BONDS
LEADING IN
EARLY VOTE

The election for or against the
gas bonds is progressing steadily
and the voters while slow in getting
started to the poll began showing
up rapidly after the noon hour and
the indications are that one of the
largest voters at special election
will be cast
The friends of the gas bonds were
leading in the vote early in the day
and it is believde that the PROPOSE
ton has carried by a good majority.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
SCHOOL BOY TAKES
LIFE AFTER ARREST
(Bv Associated Press)

PITTSBURG, Kan. Jan. 21.-
Wallace Ringle, a senior in the high
school, and business manager of the
school paper killed himself here to-
day by taking poison. He was ar
rested and jailed yesterday on a
charge of highway robbery. He con-
fessed to this and other offences.
Two other boys We're arrested with
him.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
FIRST CONCRETE IS POURED
WOULD ABOLISH FAT COMMISSIONS AND COSTLY OFFICES
WOMAN WRITER RELEASED.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 21.-Mrs. Mar
geurite Harrison, woman news
paper correspondent of Baltimore,
who was imprisoned at Moscow by
the Bolshevik authorities on the
ground that she was spy, has been
released, according to letter re-
ceived here by DR.. Hugh K. Young,
from: the secretary to Lord Beaver
brook, the owner Of the London Daily
Express.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
RETURN PROPERTY
TAKEN DURING WAR
nv Associated Prsss)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-Ap-
proximately $l17,OO0,OOO worth Of
property taken over by the Alien
Property Custodian during the war,
has been returned to the American
born wives of Germans, Austrians
and others it was announced at the
custodian office today. :.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
HARDING PACKS TROUBLES.
(By Associated Press

ABOARD HARDlNG'S SPECIAL
TRAIN, Jan. 21.-With his troubles
packed in kit bag, which he says he
will not unlock on the journey,
President elect Harding is speeding
on his way to Florida today, with all
OF his thoughts turned to golf, fish
ing and recreation in general.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
BANK EMBEZZLER is
IN AUSTRALIA
lRy. Associated Press>

OAKLAND, Jan. 21.-Sheriff
Veale at Martinez has received a
cablegram from Sydney, New South
Wales, announcing the arrest there
of Lester Bradshaw wanted at Point
Richmond for the embezzlement of
$4,000 from the First National bank
there Of which he was a teller.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
Daily
Weathee,
Report

Z SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-To-
night and Saturday, probably rain.
Freezing temperatures early Satur-
day morning in exposed places in the
interior. Gentle nortberly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
AMATEURS To FLOURISH

WESTMORLAND, Jan. 21.-Ama-
teur dramatics are fiourishing in the
valley. The Westmorland Community
Players have announced that His
Uncle John" will be presented with
regular big city trimmings next week.
At Calexico the boys of the Ameri-
can Legion have undertaken big pro-
duction of Civilian Clothes" while in
several other communities the anna
teur Thespians are practicing.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-21
NOTICE

Imperial Irrigation District Gen.
eral Fund Registered Warrants are
payable down to and including Regis
tered number 2O621.
r. H. MADDUx, Treasurer,
Imperial Irrigation District.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-28
WHITING NEWS

facts. fun and fancy. In addition 20
the lecture a double qusrtette consist
ing of Whiting ladies will furnish mu
sic The record OF the Community
service lecture course viii be Lew r .
Sarrett on November 9Th and the third
number Will be Judge Ben J. Lind say,
on December 10th.
Paul Seaman was arraigned in the
city court on the charge Of highway
robbery on which he was discharged.
The one case of assault and battery on
Mrs. Msksim was continued
Mrs. +. r. Doll was hostess 70 the
Music and Art section OF the Fort
nightly club st very profitable aud
pleasant meeting held at her home in
West Park avenue she being assisted
in entertaining by Mesdames Myrcls
and Hadley. The Doll home was deo-
Grated suggestive 70 Halloween. The
program was rendered follows:
Collect; Christian Art in the East and
West. Mrs. Fred Kennedy; The Growth
OF the Oratorio and Cantata Mrs
Dwyer; Chorus. He Watching over Is
rael." (Eiitah) Mrs. Green directing
Solo. Messiah" MIS- Salathe; Duet
Illustrations from a Cantats, Mrs. Ev
ans and Mrs. banning; Solo Il Know
That Ny Redeemer Liveth." Mrs. Orde-
mani Club SONG. The serving of re-
treatments followed the program.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-28

rem interested In the sunday School
are invited.
Robbers gained entrance TO the res
Idence OF 4. Hultsren on Roberts ave-,
Wednesday night. using painters lad
ders. Numerous articles or clothing
and other valuables were taken be-
sides MIR. Huitgren's payday money,
which he received the day before
Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnson OF Lake
avenfJe entertained the Marquette
Club at their home on Wednesday ev-
ening. The evening was spent in the
usual way with the serving of dainty
refreshments.
Mrs. John spijaneh OF Atchison ave-.
is confined to her home by Illness.
Mrs. Seliser OF East Side spent last
Thureday with her daughter Mrs. II .
F. Eggers and family OF Lake avenue.
A large number OF Royal Neighibors
from Whiting and Robertsdale attend
ed the Royal Neighbors convention at
Gary.
Miss Lena Mcneil OF Atchison ave,
danced at an entertainment which was
given at the Scottish Old People Home
at Riverdale, Ill.
Little Edna Schroeder OF Roberts
avenue is confined to her home suf-
fering with seven largo painful bolts.
Mrs r. Rohr OF Indianapolis Blvd.
Is entertaining her cousin Mrs. David
Cinclail OF Millbank. South Dakota.
Mrs. Cinclair 10 on her way to Sidney,
Mines. Nova Scotia where she expects
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-28

4 daughter was born 20 Mfr. and
Mrs. Alva Grigsby OF &0s 1lsth street,
yesterday.
Mrs. Bertha Hoskins was given
peasant surprise at her home in sher-
sCan avenue~in honor OF her birthday
anniversary.
Atr. and Mrs. Osler and the latter's
brother Edward Lemert and Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph vioit. have returned from
q downstate auto trip. having visited
US. oslsrs mother. Mrs. Lemert at
a:!shawaka. Ind. and also visited at
Teegarden. Ind.
4 son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.. Jos
eph Render of 4o4 FisehrupD avenue on
Wednesday
Rev. and Mrs. George Anderson OF
he Christian church and Messrs. w
T.. Tharp and Grant Hatch attended
he Chicago Calumet District meeting
held at Lowell
4 ten pound son was born TO Mr.. and
YRS. Harry Parker OF 13eth street and
Indiana Boulevard on Wednesday, the
mother and babe are getting along
nicely.
Mrs. John p. smith OF West Park
a7enue was taken TO the Illinois Cent
al hospital In Chicago yesterday.
The little son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ale
% Stiegitz Park sustained q broken
!eg by falling or wagon.
John Harrison OF Hammond. paid a
fine Of 800 and costs in the city court
on the charge of being drunk. as he
said he was celebrating his birthday
anniversary.
The Beta Gamma Epsilon Sorority
dance given IN che Slovak Dom was a
v4ry pleasant social event. The hall
vas beautifully decorated suggestive
81 Halloween. the guests being attired
iii suggestive farmer costumes A
r.4saber OF out OF town persons were
IN attendance.
George Neyak. who conducted a soft
drink parlor on l2lst street was ar
raigned In the city court on the charge
o. intoxicating liquors being found in
Ms place. He was fined 400 and
costs, amounting 10 $3.50 and sentenced
- sixty DAYS in the county Jail. Nick
Rudich the bartender was dismissed.
A large number OF ladies attended
Russell's party in the Slovak Dom on
wednesday afternoon. Russell Smith
candidate FOR mayor on the democratic
ticket and a number OF his candidates
spoke following which refreshments
we're served and music was furnished
BY the Harbor Trio.
The whiting friends OF former police
officer Satteraeld will be sorry to learn
of his death which occurred In a riot
in New Mexico. Mr.. Satterfeld's wild
ON and his brother have gone TO claim
the remains.
william Rainey Bennett. a lecturer.
- great note, will appear at the Com
lnunity Center in the Slovak Dom to-
light in his lecture THE Man Who
can" which is to be fusillade OF the