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Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
PROBE
Of SECRET
PACTS
Foes OF Pacific Pac t
.,s1 Ask Senatorial
Investigation
STATEMENTS DENIED
New York Lawyer Refutes,
Claims OF Senator
BOrah
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Bv LAWRENCE MARTIN

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Sena-
torial investigation of "alleged secret
agreements - between the United States
and Great Britain for cooperative
action against Japan in the event of
trouble will be demanded by four
power treaty opponents before the
senate votes on the treaty.
Senator Shields, Tennessee, democrat,
was prepared today to move that the
treaty be sent to the foreign relations
committee with Instructions to sum
mon Paul d. Cravath, New Yor law
yer, Elihu Root and Secretary Hughes,
members of the American delegation in
the arms conference.
: Cravath, meanwhile, denied state
ments attributed to him yesterday by
Senator Borah upon which hinged the
whole controversy about alleged secret
agreements. Borah reading from what
he said was a stenOgraphic report of
the speech Cravath made at a club din
ner quoted the lawyer us saying in
effect that he had learned from mem
bers of the American delegation that
an understanding had been reached
for cooperation of the American and
British fleets against Japan if there
was trouble.
Treaty supporters made no effort to-
day to conceal their anger over BOrah s
action.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
JURY IN RICHARD
TRIAL NEARLY
COMPLETED
United Press Leased Wire

NEW YOAK. March 2l.-The first
girl witness against. George l.. CTcx)
Rickard, famous boxing promoter, prob
ably will tell her story in Justice Was
servogel s court today.
Four more jurors remained to be Sc
lected before Assistant District Attor-
ney Ferdinand Pecora S opening state
ment and the calling of the first wit
ness.
Police guards reported Rickard was Il
"little grouchy' before his prison
breakfast of fried ham, hashed brown
potatoes and coffee, but that he bright
ened up afterward
At the time scheduled for the start OF
the trial, Rickard was in the court
room. Many motions were made and il
was more than half an hour before
more jury selections began.
1t was rumored today that Max B
Steuer and Hyman Busel, attorneys foi
Rickard, were prepared to give as
much as 100000 bail to keep the sports
promoter out of Jail during the trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21

In an effort to avert a deadlock and
to stimulate concerted viewpoint con
cerning agreement of the seven states
to proceed with the work and then set :
tie ALLEGATION Of water and iposyer rights,
a number of representati,e es, from I'M
perial Valley spoke before tie commits
sion, among them r. ID. McPherrin and
Mark Rose, directors of the Irrigation
District, and Elmer Heald, American
Legion representative member of the
Irrigation District IS delegation of lob
byists named to promote the project in
Washington.
Development Is Urged
Development of the Boulder Canyon
project by the United States Reclama-
tion service, under government owner
ship and control, was flatly urged by
Mr.. McPherrin. He further recon-
mended twenty-year litigation arm
istice with all water rights remaining
at their present status during that per-
iod
8 This plan, which was offered at
Phoenix, by others, in more or less
modified form, seemed to interest Chair
man Hoover and one or two of the com
missioners, but apparently did not sink
in with Commissioners Emerson of Wyo-
ming and Carpenter of Colorado. They
argued that such program would re-
suit in the development of race be-
tween the seven southwest states to see
which could reclaim the greatest area
of irrigable land in the shortest length
of time. They made the point that Cal
ifornia and Arizona, having already
gone far in that direction, would be i'll
position to grab the lion S share of
the stream and perhaps eventually hold
it through priority right, or because
they might be able to prove that they
had immediate and pressing use for it.
Touching upon Imperial Valley, Mr..
McPherrin told the commissioners that
he does not think Imperial Valley can
safely develop any more agricultural
lands until it has reasonable assur-
ance that an equalization of the river s
flow will be brought about, because it
has four times in twelve years been able
to absorb all the late summer flow OF
the stream. uH h'
Speaks For Veteran
Elmer Heald spoke for the interests
of the ex service man. .a..
"Our primary purpose in being here,F
(Continued on page two.)
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
SENTIMENT FAVORS
IRISH FREE
STATE.
United Press Leased Wire

= LONDON, March 21.LSentiment for
election of government favorable to
the Irish free state appears to be sweep
ing Ireland today.
This is in spite. of vigorous efforts
being made by De Valeraites to swing
the popular tide away from the free
state and in favor Of continuing the
fight for a republic.
Date for the election has. not yet
been fixed. The Dublin convention
agreed the election would be held with
in three months after February /.
Although the voters do not know
exactly when they are, to go to the
polls. the campaign is being waged as
vigorously as if the issue were to be
decided tomorrow.
The De Valeraites are charged with
doing everything possible to prevent !,
fair election. 1t is alleged by free
state men that the supporters of re
public plan to seize actual control of
certain important areas ands intimidate
voters.
The free state supporters plan mere
ly to police the polling booths imparti-
ally preserve order and see that every
body gets a chance to vote.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
JUNE 5, DATE SET
FOR OBENCHAIN
RE-TRIAL

LOS ANGELES, March 21.-Mada
lynne Obenchain must face her second
trial for the alleged murder of John
Bolton Kennedy, her lover, on June 5.
This date was set by Superior Judge
Sidney n. Reeve today. Mrs. Oben-
chain, with attorneys for the defense
and prosecution, was in court.
The second trial will probably not be
heard before Judge Reeve, it was indi-
Gated. The state, the defense and the
judge himself agreed that it would be
preferable to have it assigned to some
other department of superior court.
The jury in Mrs. Obenchain 8 first
trial was discharged Sunday night, after
failing to break a deadlock developing
on the first ballot taken after the ease
was placed in its hands Friday noon.
The vote was nine, for hanging and
three for aequittal.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
ANDERSON, FAWCETT
LAVAYEA IN RACE
FOR COUNCIL

Petitions are being circulated today
placing in nomination for the city
council George w. Anderson, Will s.
Fawcett and w. II. Lavayea. s. f.
Bragg and G.. f. Sones who have been
persistently demurring to the suggestion
of further service on the city council,
finally won their point and they have
been excused and Messrs. Fawcett and
Lavayca drafted. Those having in
charge the circulation of the petitions
for the new Citizens candidates were
meeting with lively response and pre-
dictions were being freely made that
the ticket would have walk away.
1t was also rumOred that there would
be no opposition ticket in the field at
all. The opposition of the so.called
Taxpayers League was directed prin.
cipally against the old board of trustees
and the leaguers were claiming that
they had won a complete victory al
ready and that the present situation
did not call for campaign.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
COMPLETE JURY IN
THIRD ARBUCKLE
TRIAL

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2l.-The
process of jury selection in the Roscoe
(Fatty) Arbuckle manslaughter trial
was completed shortly after II Il. m. to-
day when the second alternate juror
was accepted by both sides.
Previously the court had overruled
the state s demand for the removal of
one member of the jury previously
passed.
Court adjourned until this. afternoon
when testimony will be started.
'We are entirely satisfied with the
jury Arbuckle's s attorneys said.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
ED|SONPOWER
COMPANY
SCORED
Diamond Greek Move Seen
AS Effort to Halt
Great Project
WILL FILE PROTEST
Imperial Irrigation District
: To Protest Development
OF Private Power

Congressman Phil D. Swing,
Republican, representative Of
the 11th district, today charged
the Southern California Edison
company, powerful power cor
poration, with planning to OBJ
struct government construction
of the Boulder Canyon Dam,
raulti million dollar power,
flood control and reclamation
project.
Congressman Swing bases his charge
on the understanding that the Edison
company has made application to the
Federal Power commission ut Washing
ton, ID. c., for permission to develop
hydro-electric power on Diamond Creek,
a tributary of the Colorado river near
the proposed Boulder Canyon damsite.
Planned As Obstruction
"This is planned as an obstruction
TO government work on Boulder Can
yon,,' Congressman Swing charged.
The congressman s assertion was con-
tanned in a telegram today by Secre-
tary F.. II. McIver of the Imperial IT.
rigation District which is vitally in
terested in the Boulder Dam problem.
Understand Edison company has
made application to the Federal Power
Commission for permission to develop
power on Diamond Creek the repre-
sentative wired, "This is planned as
an obstruction to government work on
Boulder Canyon. Advise the Irrigation
District to file protest.
That the Imperial Irrigation District
will adopt Congressman Swings advice
and, file formal protest with the FEEDER
al Power Commission on the Edison
company's application was made evi-
dent here today by Secretary McIver.
May Protest Act
1t has been the policy of the district
throughout, Mr.. McIver explained to
protest private power development
along the Colorado River basin tribu-
tary to the Boulder Canyon Or Laguna
damsites, and the matter Of the Edison
company application will be laid before
the next meeting of the district board
of directors. Formal protest will .be
prepared and filed with the federal com
mission, it was said.
The protest will demand notification
OF the date of the hearing on the Edi-
son application and will request per-
mission to be present when the com
mission acts.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
SWING CHARGES BOULDER DAM PLOT
Man, Dressed As
Woman, ,Nabbed
For carryingGun

SAN FRANCISCO, March 81.
Ernest Long, chief engineer of
the steamer Rose City, was under
arrest here today charged with
wearing women's clothes in pub.
lie and carrying concealed
weapons.
He was arrested last might
while walking with his wife.
Police described Long as being
dressed in a fashionable gown,
with short skirt, spiderweb
stockings, snappy spring hat, his
cheeks rouged and dangling a
handbag in his hand.
Mrs. Long told officers that
for seven years her husband had
made practice Of going out at
tired as a woman. She said his
wardrobe contained only one suit
Of mems clothing.
"I'm trying to hook up with a
vaudeville circuit Long said.
but I'm. not ready yet. I
wouldn't want any publicity
right now
Mrs. Long said she intended to
sue for divorce.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21

LOS ANGELES, March 21.-
Probably the weirdest birthday
party in history will be held here
Thursday night.
Or. J. M. PEBBLES, dead man,
will be the guest of honor at his
own centenary anniversary.
The Longer Life League Is to be
host. According to Guy Bogart,
executive secretary, an invitation
has been sent to DR.. PEBBLES, and
his acceptance received from the
next world.
Bogart said that pr. PEBBLES ex-
planned he was being feted in
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
Work For Parley

WASHINGTON, March 2l.-The adj
mlinistration is continuing its efforts to
avert the nationwide coal tieup threat
ened for April l., despite the refusal of
the coal operators to enter national
wage conference, it was understood at
the White House today. What future
action was contemplated was not re-
vealcd.
The government is preparing plan
for protecting the public in the event
of a shutdown, but it is believed the
coal supply now on hand is sufficient
to prevent any serious shortages for
several weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21

heaven on the same day, in honor
of his earthly centenary, but would
make every effort to attend both
functions.
A cover will be set for DR..
PEBBLES and place reserved for
him in the speakers circle. He will
be invited to speak few words.
Curiously enough, the scene Of
the spectral banquet will be an ex-
ceptionally mundane-appearing caf-
eteria Of South Broadway.
The subject to be discussed is
what must the church do to be
saved?''
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
PETITION PLANNED
AGAINST DRY LAW
United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, March ELS a II
Francisco voters were getting ready to-
day to vote on the question of prohibit
tiou once more.
The beard of supervisors decided to
place Oh the ballot petition to congress
for the repeal of the lstb amendment.
"Conslcss has 10 right to change tho
constitution, Railroad Commissioned
Chester n. Rowell told'the board oppos-
ing the move.
"You have as much right to do it as
congress. Why don't you 30 ahead and
do it right now!'
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
Here's Weirdest Birthday Yet
Dead MAN To Attend Own Party

The speakers, in addition to DR..
PEBBLES, are Reverend J. H. Ry-
land, Methodist Episcopal pastor;
Rabbi Isidore Myers and Right
Reverend Irving s. Cooper of IRE
topa, Regional Bishop to the United
States Of the Liberal Catholic
church.
Dr.. PEBBLES was, in life, q bslisv-
or in the power Of the departed to
communicate with this earth If
they so desired. He pledged to
prove this to his friends by COM
municatins with them after death.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
FIRST OF SEASONS
STRAWBERRIES SOLD

CALEXlCO, March 2l.-The first
Strawberries of the 1922 season Were
placed Oh the CalcXico market Satur-
day afternoon by William Won Muller
berry grower, north of town. The bcr-
ries We're large, well ripcmed and of un-
usually good flavor and sweetness. Mr..
Won Muller states that he has $4,000
plants in bearing and that as soon as
the weather warns up Il bit, there will
be plenty of berries for both local CON
sumption and shipment to .he markets.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
Hughes Raps Critics

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Secre-
tary Hughes struck back sharply at
senate critics of the American arms
conference negotiators of the four
power pact today.
In aaletter to Senator Lodge he de-
MED that any secret agreement exists
between the United States and Great
Britain as charged yesterday by Sena-
tor Borah. Hughes, in stinging langu-
age, also expressed the hope "the
American delegates will be saved furth-
er aspersions upon their >.veracity and
honor
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
CALL NATIONWIDE COAL STRIKE
Big Dirigible
Ai,plane
Service Planned

WASHINGTON, March 21.--
Development of a huge dirigible
airplane carrier from which
fleet of small fighting planes can
be launched in mid-air is probable
i'll the near future, Brigadier
General William Mitchell, assist
ant chief of the army air service,
who has just returned from a
three months investigation of avi-
alton in Europe, said today.
Such huge craft could obtain
a big advantage for an army by
soaring up near the battlefront
and then launching its planes.
The planes could be carried a
long distance into the enemy ter
ritory at night. attack the enemy
strongholds and still have suffi-
cient fuel to return to their own
lines,
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
STUDENT ATTEMPTS
LIFE OF CHINESE
MINISTER
United Pres. Leased Wire

PARIS, March 21.-Four shots were
fired at Chinese Minister Tchenglod by
a Chinese student last night.
The minister was unhurt but one of
the bullets wounded Tsan Goa, an of
ficial of the Chinese railway system
The student was arrested. He said
Tchenglod was traitor.
The attempted assassination occurred
when the diplomat. accompanied by
several colleagues, drove from his place
or residence last night.
Three of the four bullets hit the au-
tomobile. The fourth struck Tsan Goa
in the head. His condition is serious.
The assassin was captured this
morning. He was defiant and insisted
his act was justified.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
NIGHT RIDERS WARN
LOS ANGELES MAN

LOS ANGELES, March Ell, Night
riding" activities spread to Los Ange-,
les today when Frank Kessler, aged
storekeeper, reported to the sheriff s of
flee that he had been given three days
to sell out and leave.
Kessler said his wife is now in the
hospital as the result Of a beating given
her by a mysterious band of raiders.
An attempt to burn down his Nadeau
street store had also been made he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
Suspension Order Drawn

NEW YORK, March 21.-The order
for suspension of work in bituminOus
coal mines April l has been drawn up
and will he issued just before the meet
ing of the general policy committee of
the United Mine Workers in Cleveland,
Thursday, John l.. Lewis, president of
the miners union announced here to-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
States act, Sought
To Speed Colorado
Project, Hits Snag

Efforts at formation of States pact the
weaths concerned continued of wide divergence
opinion today in Los Angeles resumption of the Colorado
River Commissions public hearings the proposed Boulder
Dam according to information received here by the
Imperial Irrigation District ,,riet i
Colorado and Wyoming reported opposing 0rmation
by the Commission of States past committed to twenty
obligation policy that work the power flood control
and reclamation project the Colorado River could
unhampered
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
BUTTER ANG EGGS

LOS ANGELES, March 2l.--Butter
81
Eggs extra 27; ease count %; pullets
o3h,.
Hens 25(d31; broilers 37M45.
Potatoes Stockton Burbanks best
$2.40M2.50; poorer $2.00I2.25.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY

Mrs. Fred Wright of Brawley, on the
eve of her trial, pleaded guilty this
afternoon before Superior Judge Conk
ling to make false claims for insurance
on household furniture burned. She
asked for and was granted probation
for a period of two years.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
SHOOTS TEACHER
United Pres. Leased WI

FORT MORGAN, Colo, March 2l.--
In full sight of twenty school children,
Maggarino Stabio, 20, shot and killed
Helen Mura, %, Teacher at the North
Star rural school near here yesterday,
then turued the gun on himself, dying
instantly. The tragedy was caused by
Miss Mura s refusal of Stabio's mar.
riage proposals, friends of the girl said.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
CONGRESS TODAY
United Pres. Leased Wire

United Press Leased Wire
Senate: Continues debate on four
power treaty.
House: Republican leaders confer on
soldier bonus.
Debate resumed on army appropria-
tiOn bills
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
REPORT DENIED
United Press LcaScd Wire

PARIS, March 2l.-The foreign of
flee today flatly denied report that
Marshall ,Ioffrc had signed a secret al
lance with Japan with regard to 81
IBERIA.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
No Foresight

Old 'sMy foresight is good
hnlsight-not by a darned sight.
troubled that less Foresight usually
paints picture hndsgh with
drab tint
If knew what going happen "a hours ahead
W. all be rich.
we don know
The is by tn. The business
merchandising
strong advertising and they have
used the daily newspapers continuously
We would be pleased opportunity to talk adverts
ing with you. Just the word
%EuE#
PRESS ADVERTISING IS AN MvEsrMENT-
AN EXPENSE.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21
BIG TIE up
PLAN NNED'
APRIL |
Overwhelming Majority of
Miners Vote For
Suspension
HALF MILLION TO QUIT
Government Continues In
Efforts To Avert
Big WalkOut
HALF MILLION TO QUIT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Mar.
21.-Strike call for 500, 900
union coal miners of America
declaring them to quite work
April l was sent out in the
mails from headquarters of the
United Mine Workers here to-
day.
Majority For Strike
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 21.--
Nearly % per cent of the 100000 union
coal miners in America FAVOR throwing
down their picks April | to force mine
owners into wage scale conference.
Count Of the strike vote in progress
at United Mine Workers headquarters
here today showed a greater majority
favOring the suspension than was anti
cipated, it was learned.
Auditors of the union were tallving
the vote from Illinois, the largest dis
trict in the union. The three anthracite
districts, centering around Scranton,
Hazelton and Shamokin, Pa, piled up
ajority for the suspension along the
biruminous districts in Ohio, Indiana,
central Pennsylvania. Washington aud
the Pittsburgh and Brazil, Indiana, dis
trictS.
The overwhelming majority from
these districts cannot be overcome in
the vote yet to be counted.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-03-21

Southern California tonight
and Wednesday unsettled. Los
Angeles and vicinity: Unsettled
weather tonight and Wednesday,
but probably no rainfall Of i'm
portance.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-03

II Lloyd George does not re-
sign until after the Irish settle
ment, he may die in office.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-03
HIGH SCHOOL TO STAGE
PAUL REVERE, COMEDY

Paul Revere" romantic mus
lcal comedy with historical and
patriotic setting will be presented
by the high school music depart
ment Friday evening, April 7, at
the high school auditorium. 1t is
customary for the chorus to ap-
pear in one dramatic-musical
event each year. Patrons who Will
recall the pleasurable success OF
the Gypsy Rover" last year Will
be better pleased and more high
ly entertained by the music and
dialogue of Paul Revere.
The scenes of the musical COM
edy are laid near Concord in 1775.
The costumes will characterize
the colonial period. The charac-
ters are represented by five speak
ing and five singing parts. Popu-
lar young singers to take part are
Frances Ward, Alice Roth and
Rita Remington. sopranos; Harold
Socolofsky, William Wright, ten
ors; Ellis Welty, baritone. The
speaking parts will be taken by
Russell Pratt, Kola Mcclellan,
Glen Daugherty; colored servants
will be Vera McCune and Edward
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-03
.ANltSENENR
FALSE KISSES" STARTING
At THE BLIGH TOMORROW

Il
Miss du Pont. Universal star
has carefully folded up her elab-
crate wardrobe and is now ap-
pearing in the ragged, unkempt
clothes OF a lighthouse keepers
wife.
AS the heroine OF False Kiss
es," from Ropes" the original
play written by Wilbur Daniel
Cteele. Miss du Pont has no use
for her society manner or society
frocks-and she is glad Of it.
Both in Foolish Wives" and
"The Rage OF Paris" du Pont
wears from sixteen to twenty diff
ferent costumes. but in False
Kisses" she has an opportunity to
see herself in the garb OF a poor
girl and with her hair sIicked
back in most unbecoming knot.
Il had never thought that /
should like roles In which / was
all dressed up" said Miss du Pont
in speaking OF the change In her
Before Foolish Wives | had
never given much attention to
clothes-except that in real life I
always liked beautiful things.
But since / have had to give
hours and hours of study to the
subject Of fashionable and becom-
ing wearing apparel. have fire.
Iuently grown tired OF the whole |
hing and wished that | might |
have part in which | wore one
costume throughout the picture.
This wish is gratified in
False Kisses had to depend up
IN myself and not upon my
:lothes to carry the action.
Il felt slightly at sea for a
line. In the making of the pic
ure. but l was glad OF the oppor
unity to look plain. was tired
II the perfect manicure and the
Elegance of expensive dresses: Ill
welcomed a change"
False Kisses" will be shown at
he Bligh theatre Tuesday, We'd
lesday and Thursday.