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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-26

Business experience has taught that
this good will IL worth more than q
splendid bank building.
Several OF the larger banks have
established whole series OF books
which gradually will be built into sub
stantial libraries Such institutions
issue all their books in uniform bind
ings and cover designs. The series
Of the Bankers Trust Company Of New
York is typical. a recent volume of
the Bankers Trust series 10 q $50 page
book entitled French Public Finance
in the Great War and Today.
This work traces tho early begin
ninss Of organized French public
finance. II has an interesting chap
ter on the finances Of Napoleons wars
Tracing the French debt and financial
operations through the European war.
1t gives an analysis OF the existing
situation. A similar work In en-
titled English Public Finance from
the Revolution Of 1855. The story OF
the Bank Of England. a we'll as many
other important chapters in British
national finance. is told in this
volume.
<Nhithk oNuSi LrdiihetS 'pOOkS
are Our Public Debt. which traces the
American finances from Alexander
Hamilton's time down 70 date; the
Dominion OF Canada. which fully de
scribes the resources Of that part OF
The world, and Americas Merchant
Marine. history OF the development
OF American merchant power on the
| seas.
Apparently the great banks do no,
stop at expense. Many OF their books
even when intended for free distribu-
ton. are published in a fashion a. de
luxe As that employed by the most
fastidious commercial publishers.
Indeed, objections recently have
been recorded by commercial pub
fishing houses against what they re-
gard a. the unfair competition Of the
banks. They asert that for bank "a
publish At their own expense fine
books which are given away hurts the
legitimate business OF publishers who
must make their profits from selling
/ books
The authors Of the books published
by banks are. OF course. paid out
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Seeking Good VIII.

What ne banks expect 70 get from.
'heir cntosgrioe - the Intangible
thing called in bus.ness good viii. -
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right by the banks The books being
given away there 10 no question Of
royalties. A lump sum II paid down.
In some cases ofYicials Of the banks,
experts in certain lines. write books
published by the banks.
The Guaranty Trust Company of
New York. the Irving National Bank,
tho National Shawmut Bank OF Bos-
ton. and the Mellon National Bank OF
Pittsburg IRE other important book
publishers.
Apparently the increased appetite
Of America for reading matter
absorbs what In printed because the
business OF tho commercial book pub
fishers continues TO increase.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-26
RIPPING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
AVOIDING TROUBLE.

Along the line OF least resist
ance / take my calm and cheer
ful way, and % keep trouble in
the distance and have a picnic
every day. Some friends OF mine
are always ranting. they hunt
ND evils to reform. up some hard
road forever painting. a weary
and bedraEsled swarm. They hope
to rend the world asunder and
make Of IL a winter spot, but
81 all ends in smoke and thunder.
and they're n disillusioned lot.
hold IL true that every error
will come day shrivel UP and fall.
but If | were a holy terror.
couldn't hasten things At all. So
oft I've eecn the ardent martyr
go forth to hew abuses down,
and in the end he hired a carter
20 haul his weapons back 20
town. I've certain rights that
should be cherished, men cay
my tigils ! should keep: but
n some tnhorn rights have
per4shed. / let them slide. and
lose no sleep. I've noticed that
the people Jealous OF all their
rights are short OF friends. and
they are bores who like TO tell
us a narrative that never ends.
Let dauntless souls go forth 10
battle with winf,nills or ch.m-
erae dire: IN peace stt and
deftly rattle a stream Of disoords
from my Tyre.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-26
RAILROADS REWARD FAITHFUL

Danv1lle. ILL.,. Dec 7s.-Dmpaoysss q
The Chicago q Eastern Illinois Rail
way here. who remained at work dur
ing the strike OF tho shopmen. received
checks last week from w. ]. Jameson.
president Of the road. a. q token OF
appreciation OF their loyal services.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
Widow of Leeds Refuses TC
Make Statement on
Conditions
United Press Leased Wire

PARIS, Sept. 27.-Paris today spec
ulated on the possibility that" popu,
lar princess the American woman
who backed king and lost, may sit
on the throne of Greece as queen.
Princess Anastasia, wife of Prince
Christopher of Greece and the widow of
William B. Leeds, the American tin.
plate king, had no statement to give
out concerning the abdication of her
brother-in-law, King Constantine.
Reports, however, are that Christie
pher would be recalled to his country
as king were met with a denial by
him. .
The United Press was handed state
ment by the royal visitor which de-
clared such reports unfOunded. -
Christopher pointed out that Princes
George and Paul and several Others
were i'm line before him.
Friends of the former Mrs. Leeds
expressed their sympathy for her in
the Greek debacle. She not only had
her whole heart wrapped up in the
cause of Greek unity through Constan-
tine, but had also, is was reliably re-
ported, spent large sums of money in
backing the king.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
LOCAL OFFICERS
RECEIVE PRAISE
FOR ACTIVITIES
Drug Convictions Record
Considered Notable
By Federal Men

Prosecuting officials outside of the
valley are exploiting the activities of
local officers in the apprehension and
conviction of drug pcddlers as an
achievement of the first magnitude.
Attention has been directed to this
fact by the 100 percent batting average
of Chief Matlock and his force in the
conviction of the drug peddlers caught
in the recent roundup during which
Chief Matlock and his deputies joined
forces with Jack Dennison, federal
narcotic agent. Thirteen arrests were
made at that time and upon trial
before the federal court, sitting in San
Diego, everyone was convinced and
drew sentences varying from thirty
days in the county jail to two and one
half years at Fort Leavcnworth, Kan
sas.
Emphasizing this accomplishment is
the fact that in the state or New York
only 81 convictions swere made last
year. In the state of California which
has high general average for the con
viction of dope peddlers, there were l35
| convictions last year and of these 80
were cases originating in Imperial eoun
| ty
Chief Matlock and his staff are
praised for their whole hearted coop
Grafton in this work and recognition OF
the fact has been made by naming
| Mr. Matlock- vice president of the state
association for the suppression of th'
drug traffic.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
CITY COUNCIL IN
SESSION TONIGHT.
WILL TALK PAVING
Mayor Fawcett Coming for
Session; Much Work
Planned Here

Meeting for the first time III Septem-
Der, the city council will take up many
important problems tonight. A telc-
gram was received today from Mayor
Fawcett saving he will attend the meet
ing.
The principal question TO become be-
fore the city council tonight, concerns
the street paving program which has
been pending since early spring.
The immediate work to be cons; lered
is the paving of Fifth and Sixth
streets from the present terminus to
Euclid, where cross street paving will
connect the two ana complete the loup.
One block of FL Centre street is also
included i'll the program.
1t is the intention to pave cross
streets in the south section of the city
from Fourth to Eighth, Brighton TO be
paved on up to Twelfth The legal
steps are at different stages of develop
ment but it is stated that the intention
is to carry through the entire program
during the fall and winter.
A full program is facing the council
when it gets down to business again.
Regular and special meetings were held
during the summer up to the last of
August, and the members of the board
have been taking a brief respite before
starting ON the fall work, most of them
having been out of the valley during
September for part or all of the time.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
LEGION MAY
BACK GREAT
DRAFT BILL
Conscription of Men, and
Industry Proposed In
New Draft Bill
DRAFT EVERYTHING
New War Measure Will Be
Discussed by Legion
At New Orleans
United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON Sept. PA cam
paign for enactment of universal SER
vice act, under which all the nation S
rcsources-man power, capital, utilities
and industries-would be "drafted -
automatically upon a future dec. lara
tion of war, will be launched by the
American Legion at it's annual con-
vention in New Orleans next month.
A proposed general conscriptiOn
statute will be presented to the Legion
aires by Colonel John Markey, chair
man of the LegiOnis military affairs
committee, which. was instructed by the
1921 conventiof to study theSProblem.
RepresentativeSOf the War Department
helped draft the proposed law, indicat-
ing that official endorsement of the
movement to be started by the Legion
will be Forthcoming.
1t was reported on good authority
that Secretary Weeks had already given
the proposal his informal approval.
Under the law to be advocated by
the Legion, the president would have
the power in event of anOAer war, to
conscript all individuals and industrial
machinery for service as the govern
ment sees fit and at fixed compensa-
tion. The proposed law provides:
/. Selection for service of any part
of the unorganized militia-comprising
men between 81 and 45-with no ex-
emptions from military service on ac-
count of industrial status.
2. Control by the government of all
material resources and industrial or
ganizations.
3. Control over prices of commodi-
ties for the government and for the
civil population.
4. Control over labor with the gov
ernment saying where individuals shall
work and at what pay.
5. Creation of the auxiliary boards
such as the food and fuel admins
tratiOn used in the late war.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
WILSON FREED ON
ONE CHARGE BUT
HELD ON ANOTHER

Cal Wilson is still in Jail today,
though jury returned verdict of
not guilty yesterday afternoon after
hearing the testimony charging hin.
with issuing bad check to George
Hopgood of this city on June IA. Will
son is held on request of the sheriff OF
lnyo County, who telegraphed the
sheriff s office here yesterday after
noon, asking that Wilson be held to
answer for similar charge in sInde-
pendence, in case he was not convicted
here, and an officer from the northern
county is expected here today or to-
morrow with II warrant for his arrest
Hopgood testified at the trial yester
'day, that Wilson gave him check fol
$lS on the First National Bank OF
Escondido, which was later returned
by the bank because there were ne
funds with which to cover it. Wilson
claimed that he formerly had an ac
count in this bank and believed at tn,
time he issued the check that there wa.
sufficient money on deposit to cover
it. After being out less than half al
hour, the jury returned verdict 'ot
not guilty and. Judge Cole ordered tn,
prisoner discharged. He was immedi
ately taken into custody again for tn,
lnyo county authorities.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
HEAVY RAINS IN
COUNTY FAIL TO
TIE R. R. SERVICE
Local Agents Deny Reports
of Rains Stopping
S. p. Trains

Southern Pacific train service was
proceeding on schedule time with ex-
treme difficulty between INLAND and
Yuma today as q result of Il cloudburst
near the Chocolate mountains late yes
terday. Reports from Los Angeles were
that several miles Of track had been
washed out but these reports were de-
MED by Southern Pacific officials, who
declared that trains are moving on
schedule time, although forced to slow
down over dangerous tracks in that
district.
Repair gangs are working on the
tracks making it certain that there will
be little delay in movements of freight
and passenger trains.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
DRY NAVY
MUST KEEP
IN LIMITS
President and Cabinet Act
To Prevent Trouble
Over Booze
HAY MES NOTIFIED
Enforcement Agents Cannot
Board Ships Outside
of Smile Zone
United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-Orders to
America s "dry navy" today to con-
fine it's activities to the three mile
zone of American territorial waters.
These orders, issued by President
Harding on the advice of the cabinet,
viii be carried out to the letter, Pro-
hibition Commissioner Haynes stated.
No further attempts will be made by
prohibition agents or agents to board
foreign ships beyond the three mile
limit in a search for contraband liquor.
This does not mean, however, Haynes
added, that the "dry navy will give
up its attempts to prevent wholesale
smuggling of liquor into the United
States from foreign ships. On the con
trary, efforts will be redoubled to cap
ture all rum runners, either American
or foreign within the restricted zone
of the dry navy s operations.
Fear of international embarrassments
decided President Harding and his cab
met to curtail the activities of the
navy outside the three mile limit.
Under the new order the "dry navy'
aust not molest rum running vessels
flying foreign flag unless such yes
sells communicate with the shore by
AS such foreign runners transfer their
contraband cargoes at sea to the decks
of sea-going tugs and other vessels
owned OF hired by American bootleg
gers, the "dry navy" is rendered prac-
tically helpless, it was pointed out, to
stop the smugglers until they get with
Ill the three mile zone.
Commissioner Haynes was panied to
learn of the cabinets decision, taking
the position that his navy was being
called on to stop doing something which
1T was not doing.
The decision by the cabinet followed
an attempt by "dry navy crew to
board the British vessel Onward, off
New York, outside the three mile
limit. The captain of the vessel repell-
ed the boarders and thereby precipitat-
ed an international discussion.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
Black Hand Militarists II
Control As Prince
Takes Throne

BERLIN, Sept. -Reyolutionists-
the blackhand militarists-have pre-.
claimed Prince George, King of Jugo
Slavia, according to unconfirmed re
ports from the Hungarian town of Baja
which is on the Danube river, 80 miles
from Belgrade.
The revolution followed a bloody
clash, the report said in Belgrade.
CrOatian decentralists are also report
ed to be behind the movement.
Prince George, who was born Augu\
81, 1887, is the eldest son of King
Peter. George renounced his right to
succession to the throne in 1909. Prince
Alexander, now the ruler of Jugo -Slavia,
was at That time designated crown
prince in place of his brother George.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
JURY ENDS PROBE
OF JACKSON Mine
WITHOUT ACTION
Officials Not Held for the
Disaster in Which AZ
Lost Their Lives
United Press Leased Wire

JACKSON, Calf, Sept. 27.-
Whether or not the connection be-
tween the Argonaut and Kennedy
mines will be permanently made is
up to the directors of the Kennedy
Mining and Milling Company.
Argonaut officials have signified
their willingness to do their share to
keep an opening, but Kennedy off
cials are believed to be opposed to
the plan, holding that it would en-
danger the safety of their miners,
on account of gases from the other
mine in case of another fire.
The connection between the two
mines was urged by the coroner's
jury.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27

JACKSON, Calf, Sept. 27.-The
county of Amador has wiped its hands
of the investigation of the Argonaut
mine disaster in which AZ miners died.
There will be no grand jury investiga-
ton, District Attorney T. G. Negrich
said today. There will be no other Grim
inal action.
"There is nothing to proceed upon,
he said. "There has been no evidence
of criminal acts.
Members odf the eoroner's S jury eau
tiously asked nsfolk what was
thought of the evidence. And the jurors
explained:
"We could return no other verdict.
We did all we could in Keeping with
the evidence. Much was told us that
we did not think was bearing upon
the case.
The verdict returned last night found
the miners "dead from gas poisoning
caused by u fire of unknown origin,
the miners having no means of escape
The jury recommended that the Argo-
naut and Kennedy minss keep an open
ing between them and that more pre-
cautions be taken to prevent fires III
the future. y
1t had been shown in the probe that
as an escape the Muldoon shaft was i
failure. There was practically no ap
paratus on hand at the mines with
which to fight fire.
However, a new effort to compel the
mines to provide better working ant
safety conditions for the workers is in
dicated in the evident exodus of miner:
from these parts. Men are leaving mines
from as far away as Plymouth, where
occupations are far less dangerous, ac
cording to James Giambruno, represent
| inc the state federation Of labor.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
NEAR EAST
IN TURMOIL
OVER WARS
King Constantine Quits In
Favor of Prince George /,
Fears Trouble
BRITISH PREPARED
Guns of British Navy Ready
To Fire on Turk After
4S Hours Over
BRITISH PREPARED

King Constantine was forced to
abdicate the Greek throne in favor
of his son, Prince George, following
bloodless revolution of his arm
les wha demand that Greece wage
finish fight on the Turks to pre-
vent them from occupying Thace.
Greek warships and large forces
of soldiers that have cast their, lot
with the revolutionists, led by
Colonel Gonates, are reported to be
moving to Athens. The greatest
disorder prevails there and the
country. as far as can be learned, is
without government, the cabinet
having stepped out of power just
before Constantines abdication.
The Greek up-heaval seriously
complica.es the attempts of Great
Britian, France and Italy to
bring about peace in the Near
East.
The Greek revolution is in pro-
test against the stand taken by
the allies, who expressed them
selves in a note to Mustapha Kem-
al, leader Of the Turkish national
lists, as favorable to Turkish occu-
patton of Thrice, which was ced-
ed to Greece at the conclusion Of
the world war.
In Paris, diplomats believed
that is is almost certain that the
revolutionists will move into Thrace
and attempt. to hold the territory.
In this event, it was believed that
Kemal would insist on entereing
Thrace at once with his victorious
armies.
If this happens-and it is consid-
cred most likely by many authori-
ties-the situation in the Near East
would pass entirely from the hands
of the allies and one of the most
bitter wars of the Near Ea1t be-
tween the Turks and Greeks might
come to pass.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
NEEDLES RIOTS
CAUSES ACTION
TO Get TROOPS
County Officials Claim 25O
Men Are Not Able
To Keep Order
United Press Leased Wire

SACRA MENTO, Sept. 27.-Unoffi-
cial reports from the governor s office
indicate that Arthur Keetch, private
secretary to the governor, will be sent
to Needles to investigate the strike sit
uation.
James b. Britt was recently sent by
the governor to investigate. His report
was understood to have advised against
sending troops to Needles.
Governor Stephens started the invest
igation when a delegation of San Ber-
ardino officers came to Sacramento
with the request that Needles be put
under martial law. There are said TO
be 250 United States deputy marshals
on duty in Needles.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27.-Harry
Ersetke, non union employe of the
Southern Pacific railroad shops at
DAILY City, near here, was shot and
killed and his brother, Rudolph. also a
non-union shopman, was severely beat
! en-, early today by four men none OF
whom was identified.
The attackers escaped in an automo.
bile.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
WHAT'S DOING
Annual home coming social at

Annual home coming social at
First Baptist church this evening.
Alamo Verde and Westmoreland
farm centers meet tonight.
City council meets at city hall
tonight for first time in several
weeks.
Boxing at Mexican arena to-
night.
American Legion rabbit Csed at
headquarters tonight.
"Manslaughter, at Palace Air
dome tonight.
Chamber of Commerce dinner,
Oregon hotel, 6 p. M. today.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
3 BANDITS KILLED
Immense Sum
Earned For
County

County Treasurer G. w. Barton
this morning completed sale of the
liberty bonds purchased by Imperial
county as contribution to war loan
drives. There was total of
S18O,000 covering all issues, the
largest single amount being $4,000
of Victory bonds. The bonds sold
at a premium of SS71.65 and total
amount of interest earned was
$30,777.15.
This amount of money will be
turned into the general fund and
will be net saving in the people s,
tax bill to the extent of the premium
and interest, or total OF $31 ,548.80.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
United Press Leased Wire

ATHENS, Sept. 27.-King Constan-
tine has abdicated in favor of Crown
Prince George, it was officially an
nounced today.
In message to the Greek people,
the king stated that for the national
interest, peace and unity, he had alb
dicated in favor of the crown prince.
The king, when faced by rvolt iii
the army following defeat by Turkey,
tried to save his tottering throne by
the declaration of martial law, but this
was no avail and he stepped out in
favor of his son.
Constantine relinquished the throne
when reports were received that trans
ports loaded with mutinous Greek
soldiers were speeding toward the caui-
tai.
1t was believed that bloodshed would
have. resulted if the king had held
Oh to his fast diminishing power much
longer.
The abdication of Constantine follow
ed closely the resignation of the cab
met.
The abdication of King Constantine
was preceded by a riot of the populace
in the capital. The rioters served an
ultimatum on their king in which he
was given but one hour to step from
the throne. The king Immediately call
ed General Metaxas into conference at
which it was decided the situation was
in the hands of the revolutionists.
The official abdcation of Constan-
tine was then announced.
Colonel Gonaas, whose name was
signed to the manifesto dropped, from
am airplane, which demanded Constan-
tine s abdication, is considered the
leader of the revolution. Tchipoures
whose name was signed to another ali
proclamation, is also one of the lead
ing spirits.
American May Rule
In case Prince George refuses the
throne--and it has been rumored lately
that he has no aversion to sitting oil
the Greek throne-among the next il
line is Prince Christopher, who is now
in Paris with his wife, the Princess
Anastasia, who formerly was Mrs. Will
lam b. Leeds, widow of the deceased
Do rirI
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
BANK BANDITS
KILLED AFTER
$4,000 THEFT
Three Slain, Two Wounded
In Getaway After
Bank HOld-up
United Press Leased Wire

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark, Sept. %.
Three bandits were killed and two
wounded following hold-up of the
First National Bank here today.
The bandits secured $95,000 in bonds
and $4,000 in cash from the bank, but
a druggist named Jordan, whose store
is next door to the institution, killed
two of the robbers as they emerged
and Joe Mckinney, an attorney, killed
another.
Mckinney and Jordan were given
credit for wounding the other two who
have been lodged in Jail. All the loot
was recovered. The names of the
bandits have not been learned.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
NAME SAN DIEGO BOY

WA01IIN0ION, oOPt' 4F'' HO
war d apartment today announced
that the following men have been
designated to take the West Point
entrance examination to be held
March 6, 1928:
Keith Roscoe, San Diego, Calf.
William Weaver, first alternate,
Missoula, Mont.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27.--
The army dirigible C-2, en- route
from Ross Field, Arcadia, Calf,
to San Francisco, passed over the
business district Of San Francisco
towards Crissey Field at 1905 p. m.
today.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-27
BULLETINS
BATTLESHIPS OUT

WASHINGTON, Sept.
27. Twelve United
States destrOyers have
been ordered from Nor
folk, Va, to Constantine.
0ple, it was reported at
the Navy Department
late today.
Sailing of the de-.
strOyers was requested
by Admiral Bristol,
American high commits
siOner at Constantine
ople.