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The daily times., 1921-08-26
SLIGHT DELAY IN
AWARDING PRINT CONTRACT

Raleigh, Aug. 26.-Because ator-
ney General Manning was engaged
today in work with the state equali-
zation board there was some uncer-
tainty this morning whether the
state printing commission would be
aole to meet this afternoon for the
purpose of awarding the state print
ing contract.
There has been much interest dis
played in awarding the contract and
members were hopeful a meeting Of
the board could be held this after
noon.
The daily times., 1921-08-26
IRELAND CONSIDERS
GOVERNMENT WITH
SUBJECTS CONSENT
REJECTED PROPOSALS
The Irish Republican Leader
Declares His Party Does Not
Seek War But that the Re-
pubficans Are Ready to De-
fend Themselves, Preparing
Reply to the British.

London, Aug 26.-The British
governments peace proposals were
laid before the Dali Hiroenn which
rejscted them unanimously but is
willing to negotiate on the principle
of government by the consent of the
governed Eamon De Valera says.
The letter proposed that Great
Britain and Ireland appoint represen-
tatives with powers to negotiate de-
tails on this principle.
I'VE have not sought war nor do
we seek war, but if war be made
upon us we must defend our
selves and we will do so'' says De
Valera.
I'VE long to end the conflict"
The reply to Mr. De Valera will
probably be drawn today the British
cabinet having met and considered
the reply.
Dublin, Aug. .2s-The reply OF
Valera to Lloyd George sums up Ire
lands position on the Irish subject
which is and must remain unchang-
ed De Valera declared in addressing
the Dali Eirenn-
The Dali reelected Mr.. De Valera
and the members of the cabinet. 1t
also sanctioned the proposed loan OF
and $2O,OOO,OOO in America.
The daily times., 1921-08-26
AMERICA Iii
OUT OF RACE

Detroit, Aug 25.-The withdraw
new Harmsworth trophy defender in
the Gold Cup races which begin in
the river here tomorrow was an
nounced by her owner. 1t has been
decided Wood said to depend on Miss
America. I to defend the gold cup and
save the new craft for the interna-
tional races Sept. and 5. To par
ticipate in this event, however. she
will be obliged to enter the eiimina.
tion trials Sept 1 and 2.
The daily times., 1921-08-26
COL. FORBES WILL
ADDRESS LEGION
American Legion in Session
Will Study the Compensa-
ton Measures.

Asheville, Aug 25.-Co1onel
Charles r. Forbes, chief of the war
risk insurance bureau, arrived here
today to inspect the public health
service at Oteen and Kenilworthh
and attended the American Legion
convention at Hendersonville, N. c.
The legion will devote its atten-
tion to the study of compensation
measures and hear the address by
Hon. Josephus Daniels and Governor
Morrison.
The daily times., 1921-08-26
PANAMA LAUNCHES
WARM OBJECTIONS
Would Not Have American
Commission to Lay Out the
Disputed Boundary.

Panama, Aug. 26.-Appointmen
of Prof. John F. Hayford of North
western University and Prof. Ora
Miner Leland of Cornell University
by Chief Justice Taft of the United
States Supreme Court as member of
a commission to lay out the boun-
dary between Costa Rica and Pana-
ma is opposed by the government OF
Panama.
Officials here have advised the
state department at Washington that
Panama refused to recognize the val
[idity of the nomination handed down
today.
The daily times., 1921-08-26
INCREASE SHOWED
IN MANUF FACTURES
From 1914 to 1919 N. C. Manu-
factured. Products Jumped
226,1 Per Cent in Value.

Washington, Aug. 26.-North Car
olina's m uf a t.u e showed
an increase of 226.1 per cent in the
value of products and an increase of
1878 in the amount paid in wages
and salaries in the five years 1914 to
1919 latest statistics of the census
bureau announced today showed
Products valued at $943,8OS,
were manufactured in 1919 compar-
ed with 2S9,412 900 in 1914. Sal
aries and wages paid amounted to
0,543,000 compared with $685.
2S1, 900.
The daily times., 1921-08-26
STEAMSHIP STRIKES
ISLAND IN FOG.

Boston, Aug. 26.-Thirteen pas
sengers on the steamship, City of At
lanta, which grounded on Castle Is
land on her way up the harbor were
landed after a delay of a few hours.
The steamer operated by the
Ocean steamship company was in
ward bound from Savannah and was
almost in sight of her pier when she
got off her course in the fog. She
struck on the ledge in high water
and as the tide receded she was left
well upon the island. 1t was not
known how badly she was damaged.
The daily times., 1921-08-26
PROMINENT BAPTIST SUICIDES

Asheville, Aug 25-Rev. ]. H.
Drew, BAPTIST evangelist who has
lived at the Southern Baptist As
sembly grounds at Ridgecrest for the
last five years committed suicide last
night by cutting his throat III health
is said to be the cause. The body
will be taken to Latta, S. c., for
burial Sunday.
The daily times., 1921-08-26
STOCKS.

New York, Aug. 26.-Market lead
ers were from 1 to nearly points
higher in the early dealings at the
opening of the stock exchange today
causing a hasty retreat of the shorts.
Crucible Steel was the most conspicu-
Gus features jumping points on
single sale. The oils were also strong
Mexican Petroleum, Houston and
Pierce gaining 1 IL to 2 IA points.
The daily times., 1921-08-26
REGRET AMERICA is

Paris, Aug. 25.-Regret that
,sixe pact between the United States,
Great Britain and France which was
arranged here in 1919 by President
Wilson and Premier Clemenceau and
Premier Lloyd George tinged Partisan
editorial comment on the signing of
the German-American peace treaty
yesterday.
The daily times., 1921-08-26
STORM OFF COAST

washington, Aug. 25.-The wealth
er bureau ordered northeast storm
warnings from Cape Hatteras to the
Delaware breakwater. Falling pres
sure off the North Carolina coast wis
cause strong northeast winds during
the next "a hours, probably reaching
gale force the bulletin said.
The daily times., 1921-08-26
DOUBLE HANGING.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 26.-In a
double hanging here at noon today
John Whitesides, negro paid the ,ex-
treme penalty for murder and Will
Morton negro was hanged fer high
way robbery.
The daily times., 1921-08-26
GENERALLY FAIR TONIGHT.

For North Carolina: Generally fair
tonight and Saturday except proba-
bly, showers on the Northeast coast
and little change in temperature and
fresh to strong northeast winds.
The daily times., 1921-08-26

THE WILSON DAILY TIMES. AN
ADVERTISING MEDIUM THAT
GETS DIRECT RESULTS FOR IT'S
USERS, FOREIGN AND LOCAL
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
NEW B0Oz ElAW
PASSED FIRST
R { A D | n c

The city council at its regular Ses-
sion last night passed to the second
reading a drastic liquor ordinance in
tended to curb the activitie of boot
loggers great and small in the city
.of Ell Centre.
The ordinance was advised by Judge
Franklin j. Cole in conversations held
with members Of thesboard, the judge
in his capacity as a citizen and law
yer, stating that it was the best to be
on the safe side and secure law
drawn in conformity with>the Federal
enforcement act, following a demanC
by Chief of Police Matlock and citizens
generally to remedy the almost un.
thinkable conditions which had arisel
in the city.
The new law was drawn by City At,
torney Larew and is one which is be-
lieved will stand the acid test of de
termination by the highest courts
should it ever be tested on appeal
While the law is general in it's terms
and covers every violation of the pro
hibition law, it is drawn primarily tc
reach the petty bootlegger who ped
dies out at exhorbitant prices in half
pint and pint packages, every sort o.
decoction from jackass brandy to
synthetic bourbon, and variety of
Mexican forty-rod in which ethel al
cohol has no place. In a conversation
with The Press representative Judge
Cole paid high compliment to Attor-
ney Larew in his drafting of the or.
dinance, stating that the city's repre-.
sentative was undoubtedly able to
rlace a law on the books which would
forever put an end to the activities of
the illicit peddlers.
The ordinance will become law in
the regular manner and as soon as il
has become effective Chief Matlock
will proceed to ''clean the town" of the
undesirable element.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
NJ 'PHERR|N, ROSE
TO STAND FOR
REELECTION

K. ID. McPherrin, president and di-
rector of the Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict, today announced himself as a
candidate for reelection. The cleo
,ion is in February. -
>~.I-feef that there are many men in
.he district who are as well qualified
as | am to handle this work, but as
the district ha slaunched on a man.
moth campaign for the construction of
the Boulder canyon dam, in which |
am in hearty accord, my experience
secured dur /c my terms in office may
be Of value to the people generally in
our efforts to complete the work in
which we are engaged"
Clark Adair, endorsed by two farm
centers, will be one Of Mr.. McPher-
rirs chief opponent.
In the Ca!exico district f. NJ. Ed
munds has refused to make the, race
and there is a three cornered fight
between C. w. Brockman, Allison Peek
and f. O. Thomas for the office. SEN
timcnt in the district seems to be
about equally divided between Messrs.
Brockman and Peck.
IN the Holtville District, Mark Rose
present director, will be opposed by
Roy Main with Mr.. Rose seemingly in
the lead. Inasmuch as the elections
in February will determine the ma
iority of the board and the policies, a
lively interest has been stirred up in
The valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
W0MANSCLUb
BEHIND MANY
CIVIC RIGHT
P0SALS
New Community Property
Law, Moral Protection for
Boys, State Aid for Or
phans to be Demanded of
the Legislature.
(By United Press)

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. A.
Women of the state will fight for three
measures at the present session of the
legislature.
They are asking passage of new
community property law; of law to
Iprotect boys under the age of 18, NOR
jally, and of a measure giving state aid
to orphans and half orphans 16 years
OF age instead of Is.
Such is the program outlined by the
l AWomen's Legislative Council of Cali
fornia, according to Mrs. A. J. Law
tton, president, who is in Sacramento
to lobby for the bills. The council
represents 500 women's clubs, 600 Par
ent- Teachers Associations and 300 w.
&c. T. U. organizations in the state.
The new community property bill,
which was introduced in the senate
Thursday by Sen. C. w. Lyon of Los
Angeles, is weaker in it's provisions
than the one DEBATED at the November
election 1t provides that on the death.
Of either husband or wife, one half the
community property belongs to the
surviving spouse; the other half is
subject to testamentary disposition Of
the decedent and in the absence there
Iof. goes to the surviving spouse.
1t allows the husband the same
power to control the community prop
erty that he possessed during the
wife's lifetime although it is held by
another, and it does not exempt the
wife's estate from fees.
The bill introduced was drawn by
committee from the state bar associ-
alton, appointed for the purpose, ac-
cording to Mrs. Lawton. The COM
mittee was composed of Perry Evans,
M. c., A. H. Ashley, A. Haines and l.
+. Treadwell.
Mrs. Lawton said she believed that
the new bill has eliminatde the fea-
lures of the bill beaten in November
which were said to ''hurt business"
On the other hand, however, Sen. w.
j. Carr, who made a strong fight for
the defeated bill, will not support the
new measure because, he claims, it is
too weak. Assemblyman Esto Brough-
ton is opposed to it for the same
reason.
The bill for moral protection for
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
AUTO WRECKING
PLANT DESTROYED

Fire of undetermined origin broke
out this morning at 9:55 in the build
ing of the Valley Wrecking Company
at S24 Main street, completely des-
troying the small frame structure and
severely damaging machinery and a
stock of automobile tires.
The Ell Centro fire department were
on the job within minute after the
alarm was turned in and worked val
iantly to save the burning building as
well as nearby residences.
Within five minutes the fire depart
ment had the flames under control
and within Is minutes from the time
of their arrival the fire w.s out.
Robert Rubin, Junior member of
the firm, stated that he and his
father were out in the wrecking yard
dismanteling a roadster shortly be-
fore the fire, and that looking up
from his work he saw the flames in
side the building. Before he could do
anything to put the fire out it had
spread over the entire structure, ac-
cording to his statement.
No estimate of the loss could be Sc
cured this morning. Insurance to the
amount Of $4,000 was carried by the
Rubins on the business.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
MEXICO CITY
To Be ASKED
TO ADJUST
DISPUTE
Imperial Irrigation District
Officials Will Go to Mex
ican Capital to Bring
About Settlement of Diff
ferenceS Below the Border

To arrive at an amicable settlement
and a perfect understanding of points
which are noWen dispute as to rates
snd quantity Of water furnished, Pres
identYJ. s. Nickerson, Director +. D.
McPherrin and F. N. Cronholm, gen
eral manager of the irrigation district,
will leave for Mexico City tomorrow
where they will confer with the Mexi-
can officials and thresh out the mat
ters in dispute.
President Nickerson, who is fluent
Spanish scholar, will be the interpre-
ter for the water commissioners, but
just how long it will require them to
satisfy the gentlemen in the land Of
tomorrow as to what is just and what
is immaterial is question they are
unable to answer in advance, conse-
ouently the length Of their stay is in
definite. The American demands of
course are only for a full 100 cents
return for each dollar of service rem
dered.
Upon their arrival in the Mexican
capital the gentlemen will at once get
in touch with the American represen-
tative there and will lay the matter in
full before him and tentative plan
of procedure will be mapped out. The
trip to Mexico City is the outgrowth
of representations made to the board
several weeks ago bv ]. c. Allison,
representing the lands below the bor-
der.
The trip is expected to be a most
pleasant and satisfactory one despite
the matter of the anticipaed delay in
arriving at settlement.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
ALL RAILROAD
LANDS IN OIL
FIELDS LIMIT
WITH ORA WN
Southern Pacific Company
Announces That None of
It's Holdings in Brawley
District Are for Sale at
Present Time.
Especial to The PreSs.)


BRAWLEY, Jan. 14.-'"rhe South
ern Pacific Land Company has with
drawn all entries controlled by that
company from Coyote Wells to Dur
mid, 20 miles north Of Salton Sea and
the land cannot be bought for $1,000
an acre." was the announcement made
by Jules F. Schmitt, chief LIND agent
for the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company yesterday.
The announcement created stir in
this city that has not been felt for
months.
More than 100000 acres are con-
trolled by the company all of which
tending more than so miles north and
south.
Mr.. Schmitt did not say that the
land was being held as oil land, how
ever he intimated that the Southern
Pacific was to hold it's grants until
definite word has been received as to
the outcome of the drilling.
A few sales were made recently by
the Southern Pacific. the largest one,
purchased by the Diamond Bar Oil
Company, constituted 69,110 acres.
The cash consideration was not made
public. The company has sold to
date $4,000 acres, Mr.. Schmitt an
nounced
Drilling started yesterday on a well
in township 8, range II east, it was
announced today.
LARGE TRACT SOLD
f. L. McCray and brother. B. l..
McCray, interested largely in the
Redondo and Huntington Beach oil
projects closed deal last night for
the purchase Of 1900 acres, 3 Y miles
southwest of the Brawley well. A
cash consideration of $4,000 was
named.
Following an inspection of the
Brawley and the James Wells, F. c.
Noel, manager of the Oil Age, pub
lished at Los Angeles and devoted to
the interests of oil fields in Califor-
MIA and the western states, announced
his intentions Of publishing a special
edition of the magazie devoted entire
ly to the prospective fields in the I'm
perial Valley. He expressed himself
as being very much enthused at con-
ditions in the Valley and the posi-
bilities Of striking oil within a few
weeks in large paying quantities.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
GOAL MINING.
TOWN BURNED.
BELIEVED BY.
''R A D | c A | 5.
Flames, Supposedly of In
cendiary Origin, Sweeps
Pennsylvania Community,
Located in Heart of Big
BituminOus District,
(By Associated PresS)

CLEARFIELD, Pa, Jan. 14.-Fires
believed to be of incendiary origin
broke out in the town of Madeira
near here early this morning and by
9:30 o'clock was way beyond control
and had destroyed at that hour IS
buildings in the heart of the town in
volving a loss of 100000.
With a fire still sweeping the town
fire apparatus from nearby towns
have been hurried to MADEIRA. The
battle seems hopeless, however, from
lack of water and dynamite has
been resorted to to check the progress
of the flames.
Railroad men reported that just
before the first burst of flames was
discovered that two men. who We're
not recognized were seen running
from one of the destroyed buildings.
Madeira is in the heart of the
Clearfield soft coal district, one Of
the richest sections in Western Penn
sylvania. Labor troubles h ave re-
Gently existed there and the country
is filled with radical foreigners who
preach a doctrine of direct action"
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
RECORD PRICE FOR COTTON
(Snecial TO The Press

IMPERIAL, Jan. 14.-Some OF the
Pima cotton grown under the contracts
with the Southwest Cotton company
will bring the top price of CT cents a
pound, for No. grade, it was learned
here today. The bulk of the Pima is
bringing from 81 to 60 cents.
Some of the Pima growers would
be willing to try it again next year
but are withholding planting pending
an announcement from the the South
west people as to their policy in the
valley for the coming year. The Pima
acreage this year was approximately
10000 acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
UTILITIES ASK
REDUCTION IN
TAX RATE
(By Associated Press)

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 14.-State
fiscal officers today fought major
engagement with representatives OF
public utility corporations in an eff
fort to secure a blanket raise of ap-
proximately 35 per cent in corpora
tion taxes. This was for the purpose
of securing additional funds with
which to meet the deficiencies which
exist in the various state funds.
The corporation representatives
countered with the argument that the
present rates assessed against them
were inequitable and unfair. They
demanded at the hearings before COM
mittee of the senate and the assembly
general reduction in their tax as
SesSmentS.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
BRAWLEY SHIPPERS
SECURE FULL CREWS
Especial to The Press.)

BRAWLEY, Jan. 14.-Representa-
tives of several of the big shippers of
Brawley today claimed to have full
crews, following the walkout yester-
day of the packers, trimmers, box
makers etc. in the lettuce industry.
They say they found no difficulty in
securing the needed help.
The striking union men have caused
no trouble and insist that they cannot
live at the lower wage scale.
But one big company openly solicit
ed labor S. A. Gerard and Company
and today it was swamped with appli-
cantS.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
WHITE WINGS GRABS
CITY CLERKS GOAT
Especial to The Press.)

Especial 10 The Press.I
CALEXICO, Jan. 14.-Help! Help!
The street sweeper got City Clerk
Steindoff's goat.
You may not believe it but during
yesterdays wind storm a big white
nanny wandered aimlessly about Sec
ond street and lockwood avenue. The
street sweeper took the animal to the
police station.
When the city clerk arrived home
he found the goat gone and promptly
began search, which ended in finding
the animal. 'It provides me with
the milk that keeps me fat" he told
the inquisitive news hound
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
SHERIFF RETURNS NORTH

Richard Veale, sheriff of Contra
Costa county, who has been in El
Centre for the past few days investi-
eating into the case of Harvey Hamel
Tucker Trehune and Joseph Piva, ar
rested on January 3, in connection
with robberies at Bonds Corner, left
last night for the northern part of the
state. He carried with him state,
ments given by the three men. 1t is al
legged they are implicated in crimes
committed in and about Oakland anc
neighboring counties last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
TOMORROW is TAG
DAYFOR THE NEEDN

The Volunteers of America, conduct-
ing homes for needy women and
children, does general relief work, has
Missions, working mems homes, en-
ployment bureaus, industrial depart
ments, prison work, home visitation,
interstate employment, Americaniza-
lion work. Agents of the organizaz
tion-are in Ell Centre collecting funds
for it's work.
Tomorrow is Tag Day and they ask
you to help. Your dimes and nickels
will assist the California organization
to keep it's doors open and help the
clas sof men, women and children re-
ferred to.
Tag Day Observation-Disclosures
Worth Hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
GOTHAM POLICE
FEAR FRESH
OUTRACES
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-Because of
the fear Of fresh outrages on the part
of radicals which might take the form
of bombing, assaults and acts Of riot
ing, all public buildings public utility
plants and homes of the rich are under
guard today by the police. Big man
Ufaeturing plants are being guarded
against acts Of sabotage and precau-
tions generally are being taken to
prevent Red demonstration in any
form.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
Continued on page p
GIN FOREMAN RUN
DOWN BY MOTOR
Especial to The Press.)

CALEXICO, Jan. 14.-John H. Will
liams, aged "a, foreman of the Pima
cotton gin at the Globe Oil Mills in
this city was run down and seriously
injured about 6:l5 o'clock last night
at Mckinley and Imperial avenues by
an unidentified motorist. whom wit
nesses state was in large green tour
ing car. He sustained compound
fracture of the left leg, badly lacer-
ated right hand and other injuries.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
SNOW FALL AT JACUMRA
Especial to The Press.)

VSpeEIdI 10 I Ht fe9SI
JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS, Jan. Il
The cold weather of the past few days
has brought the first snow of the
winter in the mountains. From Des-
canso east there has been a light fall
which has made the roads generally
sloppy and bad as result. Reports
from Imperial Valley are to the effect
that there was heavy fall of snow
on the mountains in Mexico. Warm
weather here will quickly remove all
traces of King Winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
BILL MONOHAN TO RETIRE
fRy As.onta,e1 presso

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 14.--William
E. Monohon, veteran of five sessions
of the legislature and oldest of as
sembly attaches in point of service,
plans to leave the minute clerks desk
and return to his home in San Francis
60 where he is cashier for the board
of public works.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
CALEXICO HAS A NEW BAND

NNVtOIdI 10 Ht tos'T
CALEXICO, Jan. l4.-The new
American Legion band under the lead
ership of Nicholas Novak is preparing
for its first public concert.
The band will consist of 20 pieces
and the members have been practicng
faithfully for several weeks. The
band will be the only one in the city
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
OIL OFFICE MOVED

The office of the San Diego and
Imperial Valley Oil Company has been
moved from San Diego to Seeley, it
was announced yesterday. C. X.
Connect. of Seeley was made secre-
tary and treasurer of the company
with the change of offices. The board
Of directors remain the same, A. T.
Ezell, president and Wilkes James and
j. +. MacOmber.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14

Clovis, Fresno county, has already
received for shipment more than 200
tons Of figs, and still they come.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14
Daily
Weather
Report

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - To-
night and Saturday fair; heavy frost
early Saturday morning, except near
coast. Gentle northerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-01-14

Cincinnati, Pittsburg and New
York would like to get Rabbit"
Maranville, star shortstop Of the
Boston National team. He's.
popular player in Boston, but the
Braves" have decided to trade
him off II they can get proper
value in players to cover his
worth. Maranville would like a
change and the fans are willing.