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Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
NATIONAL RADIO
SHOW OPENS
IN CHICAGO
Manufacturers and Wireless
Men From Entire Nation ReE-
resented in Marvellous Exhi.
bitiOn. President Harding to
Speak.
(By Associated Press)

CHICAGO, III. Aug. 3O-The Nat
ional Radio Show, the first of its kind
ever held in this country, will open
here tomorrow, with manufacturers
from all over the country represented
amid the plaudits of the many wire
less men whom the show has drawn
to Chicago.
The Radio Show, besides containing
the exhibits of hundreds of manufact-
urers OF radio apparatus, will also
show the various developments of
wireless communication since the day
when Marconi flashed his famous mes
sage across the Atlantic. Ancient sets
of fif teen and twenty years ago, with
their coherers and detector crystals,
will be displayed alongside of the very
latest in radio construction. instru-
ments capable of sending and receive
ing. messages. half way around the
world.
Seated in his chair in the White
House at Washington, President
Harding will talk over land wire to
the Naval Station few miles distant,
where his voice will be broadcasted
by wireless telephone. The message
will be picked up at the Radio Show,
where it will be amplified and scat
tered through the hall by loud speak
ers. Other prominent officials in Wash
ington will also be heard by this
method.
The entire wireless exhibit used by
the Great Lakes Naval Training Sta
tion at the Pageant of Progress held
horn hoe hnnn incto1In1 and will ha
operated. Fort Sheridan has sent
down a rival exhibit.
F.. f. Glaven, inventor of the radio
controlled automobile, will have his
machine in working order during the
show, demonstrating the method Of
wireless control used on a battleship
during the recent airplane bombing
tests. Special wireless telephone tran
shifting outfittings have been set up
and music and speeches will be sent
out nightly. An airplane will be eq-
uipped with instruments and the pilot
directed in his evolutions by radio.
The exhibition is being held in con-
junction with the first National con-
vention of the American Radio Relay
League, a nation wide organization of
commercial and ameteur wireless men.
Addresses will be given bv Hiram p
Maaim, president of the League, and
the other officers. Among others eX-
pected to deliver technical papers are
DR.. Lee De Forest, prominent east
ern radio man, Major f. II. Arm
strong, Prof r. V. Wchatz of Purdue
University, Prof. C. NJ. Jansky of the
University of Minnesota. and Prof. W..
Terry of the University of Wisconsin.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
COUNTY HAS 81, ,605, 400 ASSETS
u S. DISTRICT ATTORNEY AFTER KU KLUX KLAN
FOURTH Of JULY
At HEL|GOLA AND

HELIGOLAND, Aug. 30-Every
day IS a fourth of July celebration on
the little rocky island Of He!igoland.
And not a safe and sane celebration
at that.
At sunrise the 900 German work
men who are dynamiting the pet fort
ress and naval harbor of Kaiser Will
liam III set off their blasts. The bonn
bardment keeps up throughout the
day. Charges Of INT make the water
IN the naval harbor spout uD like gey-
sers in the Yellowstone Park and the
big gun pits on the summit of the
rocky cliff give an occasional roar like
VeSuvius and belch out great clouds
Of black smoke and pulVerized con-
crete.
For two years more the work of
devastation will continue night and
day. 1t took Kaiser William II eight
years to build the great fortress and
naval harbor which defended the Kiel
Canal and afforded Germany's navy a
base close to England. 1t cost Ger
many 50,000,G00 of gold marks. The
cost of dismantling it, which Germany
also must bear in accordance with
the terms Of the Versailles Treaty,
will probably be about 100000 of
gold marks.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
MEXICAN PRISON
INSTALLS BATHS

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 30-Belem
Prison which has been descibed by
guide books as a "microbic spot to
be avoided by sightseers" no longer
deserves that name. Formerly known
in which We're gathered hundreds of
thousands of offenders of the law who
were herded together in horrible filth
this prison has recently been renovat-
cd and now provides almost comfort
able quarters for the 1900 or so pris-
oners within its walls.
Schools for the teaching of manual
training and the rudiments of educa-
tion are now maintained, the 800
women in the prison being divided
into five groups for instruction. Such
schools are not yet provided for the
men bnt, according to Director Vas
quez, they will be installed within the
next few months. Meals are wholesome
and sufficient.
Shower baths have been installed
and several large fountains have been
placed within the patios where those
Who have the inclination may wash
their clothes. There is large parade
ground for both men and women and
the rules of dicipline are few.
Smoking is allowed at all times
and every prisoner may receive such
editions to his daily bill of fare as
his circumstances permit. Special at
tendants are provided for the small
children of women prisoners of whom
there are many, the authorities also
providing them with food and aplace
to sleep.
death Alley" has been abolished
This was long corridor through
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
AUDI TOR s
STATE:MEE:N It
INDICATES
THRIFT
Despite Stormy Financial
Year County Comes Thru
With Flying COlOrs. Good
Cash Balance on Hand.
Only Bonded Indebtedness Is
for Highway, Elementary
and High Schools. Good
Outlook for Year Ahead.

Although the cost of government for
imperial county during the fiscal year
l92l- 1922, which ended June 80 last
was very high because of the post
war readjustment conditions which
made the year very trying one iinan-
clally, the county came through the
year with flying colors, spending So
O45,oS7.38, and closing the business
year with a cash balance of $S95,O2t.-
90, according to a report compiled by
County Auditor Walter d. Garey for
the state controller.
One of the outstanding features of
Mr.. Garey's report is the estimated
value of $4,605, 400 on assets by the
county, exclusive of property on which
taxes are collected. The chief item Of
the estimate is for schools, the build
ings and grounds of which are valued
at $2,0O7, ,450 and the furniture and
equipment at $2,279,0OO, making to-.
tai valuation of $780, ,450. The coun-
ty Jail building, grounds and equip.
ment are valued at $4,000; cour,
house and equipment at $60,500; Other
jails, 5000; library furnishings, books,
etc. $lO,250; county farm, $4,000:
equipment of, highway departni ent
$4,000; other property (roab districts
1-5) $105,OOO.
At the beginning of the last fiscal
year, July l, 1920. the cash on hand
is given as $340,47S.94 and receipts
from all sources of $500 ,635Gl, d.
vided as follows:
Taxes, $1.66S, S,46912.
Trucking licenses, $1,142.50.
Fines (probate court) $1,000.
Franchises, $1,000.
Interest receipts and loans, $1,334,.
O4l.O0.
Subventions and grants. apporton-
ment school money, state moor We
hlcle money, etc, $9l ,005.S9.
Fees, (all officers) $49,625.3f.
Special service rendered (care IN
mates county hospital and insane per-
sons), $173.3O.
Sale of bonds, high school, SOS, 600. .Cc
Sale OF bonds, elementary schoois)
$19O,OOO.OO.
Sale of property, (real estate. coun,
ty farm produce, etc. $3,438.49.
Miscellaneous Insurance on loss 1T
county farm, road districts, etc.) S15..
6975O..
Trust funds and accounts. $18,l 1859
Agency transactions, for state, S2S,.
947.90.
Agency transactions, district ano
special tax, $130,897.03.
Total receipts. $500, ,635.64
Cash on hand, July /, 1920, $40,
1884.
Grand total receipts, counting cred
its and cash on hand, $3,940,114.5S.
Disbursements.
Leglslative( supervisors, clerks
etc. $21 ,607.61.
Finance officers and accounts, $44,.
650.53. '> ~
District attorney, ,355.35.
Purchasing agent, coroner and sur.
veyor, $7,265,61.
Elections, $11 1,968.87.
Judicial, $27 7;262.42.
General government buildings, $10,.
971.15.
Protection to persons and property
(sheriff, farm advisor, horticulture
commission, etc. $109,728.31.
Conservation of health, $7,630.24
Sanitation, etc, $84.50
For State, inheritance tax lane
sales, interest on highway bond money
state institutions, etc. $71 ,G40.G3.
District and special taxes, $500 l.54
Total spent, $3,045. .087.98.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
Claims That Order Is Cor
p0ration Operating for
Profit, and That No Ac-
counting for Money Col
lected Is Made.
Alleges That Recent Lawless
Acts Have Been Commit.
ted by Members and That
Rigid Investigation Will
Be Made.
(Bv Associatedpress

CHICAGO, Aug. 30.-The real mo-
tives of the Ku Klux Klan organiza-
ton was being sought here today in
the Federal investigation of the So
ciety, now being instituted by John
trict attorney.
Clinnin made the assertion that he
would investigation the allegation that
the Klan is an absolute monarchy op.
posed to public policy, that it collects
SO yearly from each member with ap-
parently no accounting; that it charges
$3.50 cents for regalia costing not
more than So, thus being a corporation
operating for profit and that numerous
lawless acts have been ascribed to
persons Or members of the Klan act
ing under guise of the organization.
A statement in behalf of the ordfi
was recently published by William
Joseph Simmons, Imperial Wizard,
who has headquarters in Los Angeles.
The statement purported to make clear
the real purpose and intentions of The
order. e 'p
Excerpts from the published state.
ment follow: The Knights of the X.
hiuX klan does not encourage CT fos
ter lawlessness, racial prejudice
religious intolerance and is not +
signed to act in the capacity of law
enforcement or moral correction
agency except in so far as the mem
oers OF the organization as citizens
may be able to assist the regular, e.
hcers of the law in the apprehendine
OF criminals and the upholding and
sustaining of the majesty of the law
and the honor and integrity of the
Stars and Stripes and the Constitution
OF the United States of America.
This order is an institution of
chlvalry, humanity, justice and pa
trlotlsm, embodying in its principles
all that is chivalric in conduct, noble
N sentiment generous in manhood and
patriotic in purpose; it's peculiar OBJ.
}ects beng: First, to protect the weak.
the innocent and the defenseless from
the lndlgnities, wrong and outrages
OF tn lawless, the violent and the
brutal; to relieve the injured and the
oppressed, to succor the suffering and
the unfortunate, especially worthy
WIDOWS, and orphans. Second, to pro-
:ect and defend the constitution of fhe
United States of America.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
HOLTViLLE SELLS BONDS

Bonds of the city of Holtville to the
amount of $4,000 We're sold Saturday
~ the city trustees to the California
Company of Los Angeles. Rejuvena-
ion of the city water works system
md construction of sluice way and
heading in the Holton Power canal
will require $4,000 of the funds reali-
:ed from the bond sale. The bonds
we're authorized at an election sever
al months ago. Charles Frisbie was
awarded the contract for the work
o be done with the money.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
INSURGENT PLAYS
D'ANNU.NZIO.
CBy Associated Pressl

icy Assoclated PresSI
VIENNA, Aug. 30-Burgenland a
nanow strip of land situated along
the Hungarian border and which was
awarded to Austria by the treaty of
st. Germaine, is apparently in pos
session of Hungarian insurgents with
Lieutenant HejJas entering the role of
Korfanty in upper Silesia or Dannun-
zio in Fiume. The irregular Hunga-
rian forces attacked Austrian gend
armes sent to occupy the district.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
RAID MAKES CITY
BONE DRY.
tBy Associated Press)

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 3O.-State
prohibition agents aided by private
detectives early today raided many
boardwalk cafes in what was describ-
ed as the greatest attempt ever made
to make Atlantic City bone dry. One
hundred and twenty-six warrants
were served.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
TO PROHIBIT MEETINGS

BERLIN, Aug. 30-After meeting
the German cabinet today president
Ebert issued q decree prohibiting
meeting, and professions, demonstra-
tions anr publications of periodicals
and phamplets likely to encourage any
saditious movement.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30

The early action of Antonio More
nos new Vitagraph production. The
Secret of the Hills. is laid in the city
of London, and the fog scenes are
most convincing. Needless TO say, q
special trip to London was not re
quired for these scenes, and the secret
of just how the effect was gainei
seems to be held by Chester Bennctl
who directed this production.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
SEN ATE TO GET GERMAN
PEACE TREATY SEPT. 2I.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3O.-The
treaty of peace with Germany
which was signed last Thursday in
Berlin, will be sent to the senate
September 2l, the date or which
congress will reassemble after 80
day recess, it was announced today
at the White House.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30

which the condemned were led on
their way to execution and in almost
60 years there is no record of one es-
Gaping or returning alive. No execu-
tions are permitted within the prison.
Belem has been notorious for it's
unhygenienic conditions and to be SEN
fenced to Belem was considered the
worst fate imaginable to be meted
out to a criminal.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
SHERIFFS POSSE
PURSUES NEGRO
(By Associated Press)

SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, Aug. 80
Three negroes one Of whom is alleged
to have shot and killed Thomas c.
Mcmillan, special officer of the
Santa Fc railload last night at Bar
stow, are believed to be hiding in the
desert east OF that place early today.
Sheriff w. A. Shay and posse started
at midnight to apprehend the negroes
but has not been heard from since
morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
ZR-2 WRECKAGE
NOW SALVAGED.
tBy Associated Press)

tBy Associated Press)
HULL Aug. 30--Virtually all the
wieckage of the ZR-2 which fell into
the Humber river last week has now
been raised according to Sir Fred
rex Young, salvage expert today.
The hope is still expressed that the
majority Of the bodies of the airmen
who lost their lives would be recov.
cred.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
U. S. AND HUNGARY PEACE
TREATY is SIGNED.

BUDAPEST, Aug. 30-The treaty
OF peace between the United States
and Hungary was signed here to-day
by Foreign Minister Banffy and
Grant Smith, the United States
Commissioner here.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
MOVIE CONCERN CHARGED
WITH TRUST LAW VIOLAIWN>
w WASHINCTnN Au on Nv,

VHSHINGIUN, Aug. 3U.-The
Famous Players-Lasky corporation,
a motion picture concern, has been
called upon by the Federal Trade
commission to answer to complaints
charging violation of the antitrust
law. The action was taken after a
long investigation said to have dis
closed charges of flagrant violations
fthe laws.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30

Balance cash on hand July /, 1921
1896, ,026,60.
The county's total bonded indebted
less at the end of the business yeal
vas $1,894,700. of which $1,500,00
vas the highway bond issue, $946,2I
elementary school bonds and $44S, 80,
in high school bonds.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
SHERIFF WOUNDED

SANTA ROSA, Cal. Aug. 3O-Un-
identified burglar suspect killed and
chief of police Micheal Flohr of Pet
aluma shot but not seriously was the
result of fight near Petaluma today.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
LOWER RAILROAD RATES
COLORADO GOVERNORS AIM

DENVER, Aug. 30.-GOvernor
ShOup today wrote to the governors
OF l6 western states, asking them to
cooperate in an effort to bring about
reduction of railroad rates.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
Last Minute
BULLETINS
SJNN FEN WITHHOLD
ANSWER TO LLOYD GEORGE.

DUBLIN, Aug. 3O--The reply of
the Irish republican cabinet to the
latest letter of Premier Lloyd
George on Irish peace negotiations,
will not be forwarded tonight, the
publicity department of the Sim
Fein announced today, after Eamonn
de Valera, the republican leader held
another conference with his cabinet
members.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
WESTERN UNION ASKS
RAISE IN PRESS RATES

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30.-Ap-
P..cauOn for an increase of 20 per
cent in rates on all press matter
handled was made by the Western
Union Telegraph & Cable company
today to the state railroad commits
sion.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30.-Tho
sendin gof Federal troops into West
Virginia coal regions to restore order
entered the realm of possibility today
when military officers were called into
conference with President Harding tc
considr that question.
WEIGH, w. Va, Aug. 30,-Five
hundred members of the Mcdowell
county post of the American Legion
are answering the call of Governor
Horgan. They left Welch today noon
in automobiles for Logan county. 4
message was received here from Sher-
ff Hatfield, who stated that tension
was running high in Logan county
and that serious trouble was expected
mOmeOtarilV
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30
PREE: EE:S|DEN |
D R D { R s
N | |NERS
HOME
Nearly 5000 Armed Men Re-
ported to Be Gathering
Near Logan County Line.
Grave Trouble Feared.
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3O.-Pres-
ident Harding this afternoon signed
proclamation calling the disorder
ly elements of the mining districts
of West Virginia to disperse and re-
turn to their homes by noon on Sep
tember 1st. Secretary Weeks an
nounced that the full text of the
proclamation would be announced
later. He said that Brigadier Cen
eral Fl. M. BandhOltz had been or
dered to West Virginia to see that
the waring miners complied with
the presidents proclamation Ad-
ministratiOn officials emphasized
that unless there wa sprOmpt COM
pliance with the proclamation, mar
tial law would be declared.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-08-30

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Aug. 30
Between two and three thousand armed
men have assembled at Jeffery, Boone
county, close to the Logan county line
according to official advices received
here. They are within easy striking
distance of the disturbed section Of
Logan county where four men were
killed in the fighting Sunday by state
troops and deputy sheriffs.
The authorities have been informed
that some rs automobiles carrying
armed men dashed out of Cabin Creek
Valley near here this morning an
passing through Marmet continued
along the same route taken by mer
who set out to march to Mingo county
last week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-05
Tuneful Music Promised at
City Hall Tues. Eve.

If you think that deaths less
dreary, just because your feet are
weary. and contemplate with morbid
sorrow. to end your life of toll to-
morrow. you'll miss a treat--ah, what
pity--for an orchestra from Port
land city. called the Six Links har-
monizers. snappy, poppy symptom
izers. on Tuesday eve, with tuneful
labor. will furnish pleasure for your
neighbor: foxtrot melodies uplifting,
the kind that start your tootsies
drifting to the thrilling syncopation
of these jazz-boys' occupation. The
world is full of earthly treasures If
you don't pass up it's pleasures. so,
show EN- that you dance divinely,
don't stay home and sit supinely,
step 1t out, like all the others. with
their wives and aunts and mothers.
Dance a while, cen though you fall
ter pretty soon you'll need a halter
to keep your restless feet from tap
ping every time the tom TOMS rap
ping.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-05

X club Of Erskine academy went on
a eross country hike. Many clever
stunts were enjoyed along the way.
until they reached Summit Hill,
where all took part in a peanut roast
Then they returned to Longfeilow
Cottage, where a delicious clam
chowder was awaiting them. A short
business meeting. was 'teld and the
following officers were. elected for
the year: President, dot" Farms
worth: vice president, sunny" Nc
Lelian; secretary and treasurer,
Barney. Barton.
Music for dancing was furnished
by the cottage Nictrola. The party
was broken up by singing camp
songs to the accompaniment OF a
ukulele and tired !: but happy. the
girls pronounced the event a grand
success. Follow q short vacation, ttro
club has resumed its regular meet
ings. After the great financial sue
cess In presenting the drama. @Mr.
Easyman's Niece" the dramatic
club has been requested by the pub
lie to repeat this production in yaIi-
GUS town. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-05
MEMORIAL SERVICE
HELD SUNDAY BY THE
AUGUSTA LODGE, ELKS

Augusta Lodge. No. 964, B. p. O..
Eilks, held their annual memorial
services Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4. in
the lodge room of their beautiful
home on Winthrop street. The ser
vices were quiet but impressive, con-
Quoted by the officers of the lodge,
with short address by p. f. r.
George w. Merrill, delivered in an
earnest, heartfelt manner. which was
listened to intently by all present
This service is held in memory Of
departed brothers, on the first Sun
day in December, and is observed by
every lodge of Elks in the United
States, following out the teachings of
the order, that an Elk is never oor-
gotten, never forsaken. Morning
and noon may pass him by. the gold
en- sun sink heedlessly in the west,
but ere the shades of midnight shall
fall, the chimes of memory will be
peaiing forth that friendly message,
ITO Our Absent Brothers"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-05
C. M. P. Co. Men
Duplicate Dinner
to Girls

The Exciter, the interesting week
~ publication of the Central Maine
Power Co., has the following of To-
cal interest, this past week:
The men took their turn at enter
tanning Friday evening when the
girls of the company were invited to
the private dining rooms at the Will
lows as their guests. The menu
consisted of fish chowder, lobster
salad, hot rolls. coffee, apple pie and
ice cream.
In the course Of the dinner a short
talk mingled with clever jokes was
given by Augustus Nickerson of Bes-
ton. who was one of the guests of
the evening.
There were about 35 present,
among whom were the following
young ladies: Marion Soule. 1nez
Crawford, Emma Howe, Hazel Jack
son, Nettie Wagg, Margaret Cum
ingham, Ethel Hall, Beatrice Evers,
Mildred Sennett, Gladys Sterling,
Rosa Keller, Lucy Thompson, Grace
Clarke, Helen Ham, Gladys Grant,
Annie stiles, Bernice Berran, Char
lotte Gilman, Annabel Fuller, Marion
Seek Eta Douglass and Marjorie
Foster.
After the dinner they adjourned to
the Parish house where a dance was
in progress under the auspices of the
Central Maine Girls club.
Everyone declared it a most en-
ioyable evening and one that will go
down in the company social annals
as one long to be remembered.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-05
MADISON

The annual fair under the auspices
of FORGET Me Branch of the Inter
IN ,Ynal Sunshine society was held
i.iiay afternoon in the Congrega-
i!Dnal church basement. There were
d number of tables at which aprons
ana fancy articles were on sale A
baked bean supper was served in the
church dining room at $50 o'clock.
Tho net proceeds of the fair and sup
per amounted to $500.
The drama. Much Ado About
Betty" was repeated irriday evening
by the Madison High school drama
tic club in the Welfare theatre be-
fore a crowded house. After the
play the members of the Dramatic
club went to the Boutar and Nipond
restaurant where banquet was
given by the mana cement.
F,zikel Butler has purchased a
house lot on the east side of Madison
street and just south of the residence
of William Preble and has COM
menced the erection of anew house.
Elon Lancaster who has been at
tending an electrical school in Bos-
ton is passing a months vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Lancaster.
A heavy thunderstorm passed over
! Madison about 1.3O o'clock Saturday
morning and was accompanied BY
rain amounting to almost a cloud
| burst.
Norris Pooler went to Lewiston
Saturday morning to visit his moth
CT who is a patient IN the Contra
| Maine General hospital
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-12-05
New Variety Of Apple

Prof G. A. Yeaton of Augusta. for
morly oxford county agent, has de-
veloped a new variety of apple. 1t is
a cross between a Nodhead and North
crn Spy and is the outcome of an eX-
pertinent started in 1912. The North
orn Spy pollen was terrified from that
Of the Nodhead. The seed from that
result was planted and the buds from
the young trees hudded into the other.
IN four years from that time the new
tree began to bear fine shaped, red
pit ed. short stcmmcd. firm teXturci
apple somewhat resembling the Spy.
t'...-'f 20 It's keeping qualities Profess
"a N-aton has named it tie Con-
s.@at