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Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
BONUS
BILL VOTED
DOWN.
Senate Finance Committee
| Adopts McCumber
Provisions
SMALL CASH PORTION
Main Payment Carried in
Negotiable Certificates
At 20 Years

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The SEN
ate finance committee today ordered a
favorable report on the McCumber sol
dier bonus bill. The vote was to 4.
BY Il vote of 8 to 5 the committee
rejected Senator Smoot s substitute.
The Democratic senators made pos
sible q combination today to break the
deadlock among the Republicans. Sen
ators Simmons, Gerry and Walsh, Mas
sachusetts joined with five Republi-
cans to beat the Smoot bill.
Senator Mclean, Connecticut, Re-
publican came over to the McCumber
forces on the vote ordering Il report.
The bill.as reported was not amend
ed. It's chief provision is for bonus
payments by means of certificates ma
turing in 20 years upon which money
can be borrowed in the meantime.
Other features favorable includes q
small cash bonus, vocational training
and means of obtaining homes.
The rejected Smont bill provided fol
20 years insurance, but no loan fea.
ture.
The cash bonus under the McCumber
bill is to be paid only to veterans, to
whom $50 or less is due.
Under the provisions bonus may be
paid any time after the passage of the
law.
Members of the committee who sup
ported McCumber were Senators Curtis,
Gerry, Lafolette, Mclean, Sutherland,
Simmons, Walsh, Massachusetts Wat
son, Indiana, and McCumber.
Opposing this plan were Calder, Dill
ingham, Frelinghuysen and Smoot.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
MAYFIELD EXPLAINS
SMALL CLAIM COURT

"Too many people are confusing
powers of the small claims court and
the labor commission. | am vested with
authOrity'tO hear cases when recovery
Of money is involved, but mot labor
disputes" says |. Mayfield, justice of
peace.
The small claims court was created
by the Legislature in 1921 giving just
ices of peace jurisdiction, when sitting
as small claims court, for the recovery
of money only where the amount does
not exceed $50 and the defendant
named is a resident of the city and
county in which the action is brought.
'Suits for damages can not be tried
in this court, and L ami not authorized
to settle labor wage disputes. These
should 9taken up with the state labor
board.
"a plaintiff seeking recovery in the
small claims court up to $50 must first
file an affidavit of his claim. No at
tOrney or person other than the defend
ant and plaintiff can take part in such
litigation. Both parties have a right
to offer evidence and the justice may
also informally investigate the con-
trOversy either in or out of court be-
fore giving judgment. The plaintiff
cannot appeal from adverse Judgment
in this court but the defendant may,
within five days.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
COURT RESTRIANS
OSER MARRIAGE

CHICAGO, May 31.-Mathilde Nc
Cormick was today temporarily re-
strained from marrying Max Oser, her
Swiss livery stable keeper fiance, by
Probate Judge Horner.
The restraining order, issued on re-
quest Of her mother, Mrs. Edith Rookie
feller Mccormick, is binding until next
Saturday when the court announced a
decision will be issued then whether or
not the order will be permanent.
Among the objections to the mar
riage, submitted to the court by Mrs
Mccormick through her attorneys is
one that Mathilde is heir to millions
while Oser is a poor man.
Answers to the objections were made
by attorneys for Harold +. Mccormick
guardian and father of the girl who
had consented to the marriage and con
tests the injunction.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
NORTHERN TOWN
CUT OFF BY FIRE

PORTLAND, Ore, May 31.-Forest
fires threatened the northwest in many
places today. From central Oregon,
southern Washington and British Col
umbia came reports of devastation by
the red menace.
From central Oregon, the Shevlin-
Hixon Logging Co. reported loss of two
high line machines, trainload of logs,
engine and cars, and the complete out
fits of two logging camps.
In southern Washington fires in the
vicinity of Vancouver were threatening
valuable orchards along the Columbia
river.
In British Columbia, fire ragged today
along a three mile front, on the Skena
river.
Hazelton is cutt off from telegraphic
communication with fires burning on
two sides of the town.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
new COURTHOUSE
COST FIGURES Low

Imperial county can build and benefit
by new courthouse at a cost OF from
$500 to 1876 year for 40 years, as the
proposition was placed before the cham
Der Of commerce at the weekly luncheon
this noon by Attorney Ross Il. Hickcox,
who stated it has been figured that the
bond issue will cost the county approxi-
mately $15,875 per year.
From this sum can be deducted $15,-
900 derived from the rental of the pres
ent building at $4,000 and saving OF
$4,000 on interest, rent and repairs. Mr..
Hickcox urged support of every mem
Der of the chamber of commerce in be-
half of the courthouse bonds, stating
that at 50 low a cost, the county can
not possibly afford to let the bond issue
be defeated.
A delegation of Holtville business
men were guests of the chamber, and
pledged their support in behalf of the
courthouse bonds, also asking the cham
Der to cooperate with Holtville in open
ing suitable highway from that city to
Ell Centre, and to help them keep the
route of the highway from Yuma
through Holtville rather than through
MeAlCdu tciIItoly do ouSSCotou W oiic
highway commission. Gordon Schneider,
president of the Holtville chamber of
commerce, c. f. Stewart and j. f. Rob
erts, were the Holtville speakers.
Samuel W. Dunaway, president of
the Imperial Gypsum Development Com
pany told the chamber of the progress
that is being made by his company in
transforming what is now useless
mountain into material for roads and
houses which will help to increase the
population Of Imperial Valley.
The regular meeting of the directors
of the chamber of commerce will be
held this evening at $3.50 at the cham
Der headquarters. The early hour has
been set in order that the directors
may be though their work in time to
attend the mass meeting at the Palace
theater in support of the courthouse
bonds.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
REALTY MEN OF
NATION IN SESSION

SAN FRANCISCO, May 31.-Thrc,
thousand real estate dealers, represent
ing practically every state in thc
union, opened their national convention
here today.
Home and farm financing will oc
cupy the most important place in Tie
topics discussed.
Importance of the realty dealers
part in stabilizing of society, was en-.
phasized by Governor VIM. d. Steph
ems of California in his address Of
welcome.
Governor Stephens discussed in
some detail, as q subject directly af
fecting realty owners and dealers
everywhere, the California "Japanese
problem.
"'The problem is indeed serious, Iut
without possibility of war, for Japan
has made too much progress to go to
war about q question that affects
neither her lands nor her citizens in
foreign countries" he said.
cit is an American problem to solve
and we must solve it right for all
time.'
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
TEACHERS DEATH
STARTS MOB CRY

ELGIN, Ill, May 31.-Mob spirit of
Elgin, aroused by suicide of Mary
Long, discharged by school trustees,
after she had served 81 years as u
teacher, quieted down today.
Announcement by school trustees
following a midnight conference with
q citizens committee that dismissal of
IA other teachers with Miss Long had
been rescinded.
The citizens committee was appoint
ed at u meeting attended by many of
Miss Longs former pupils, and where
recurrent demands that the school trus-
tees be "tarred and feathered' - were
heard.
A large crowd gathered for the in
quest at which the aged mother, Mrs.
Jennie Long was the only witness. She
told the jury that dependency follow
ing her daughters dismissal resulted
in her suicide.
Miss Long soon could have retired on
a pension. "She thought her life was
wasted and there was nothing left to
liye for" said the mother.
The jury returned a verdict of "sui-
eide due to school troubles
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
S. 500 600 ISANSWER TO VEXED PROBLEM
COURTHOUSE BOND
MEETING HERE TONIGHT

Tonight at o'clock, at the Pal
ace theater, corner Fifth and Main
streets, a get-together meeting is
announced 60 boost for the court
house bonds. Everyone who can
possibly do so, is urged to attend,
according to Ross Hickcox, chair
man Of the courthouse committee.
Speakers from Ell Centro, Holt
vile and Calexico are scheduled at
toMght's meeting, to urge support
Of the bonds.
The committee in charge requests
the people Of Ell Centro and vicin-
ity to put aside other affairs for
tonight, and be present at the mass
meeting to show by their presence
that they realize the Importance
of this bond issue and are determ-
ined to carry it through.
Meetings Of a similar nature at
farm centers and civic organiza-
tions have been well attended and
it is up to the people of Ell Centre
to turn out in large numbers to-
night. The committee offers no
entertainment, but is prepared to
give the voters the facts.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
TWIN SISTERS MIX
UP IN DIVORCE SUIT

SAN FRANCISCO, May 3O.-Both
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bars and her twin
sister, Mrs. Winfield ID. Stark, came
very nearly being out of luck the other
day in divorce court.
Mrs. Bars was suing for divorce
from her husband, and her sister, Mrs.
Stark, was to be a witness.
Mrs. Bars attorney got the two Sis
ters, who look so much alike that their
own attorney can't tell them apart,
mixed up, and called Mrs. Bars to the
stand to testify, believing that Mrs.
Starks was the plaintiff and wanted
the divorce.
He had proceeded with a number of
questions before the mistake was dis
covered. Mrs. Bars thought she was
being called to testify in her own de-
Tense. The clerk, as usual, had mumbled
the name and oath in such fashion
that nobody could understand them.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
PROFFITT KNOCKED
OUT BY ELECTRICITY

Walter Profit, 81, of Calexico, was
heavily shocked and burned this after
noon at 2:15 when he attempted to dis
lodge telegraph wires from the steel
boom of a dredging outfit crossing the
Holton Interurban railway tracts OH
the Dogwood road northeas of FL
Centre.
Power wires carrying $4,000 voltage
struck Proffitt IS head. He dropped 81
feet to the ground where he struck a
wagon trailer. He was taken to the FL
Centre hospital, where he is reported
improving.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
WifeDies inHoldup
to Shield Husband
united Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, May 31.-Be-
cause man was ready to fight to pro-
tect his wife, and his wife was ready
to give her life to save her husband,
Mrs. w. Henly Wilkens, was today the
victim of highwaymen.
Mrs. Wilkens, her husband and two
children, were returning about $3.50
p. m. yesterday from Santa Cruz.
On Ninth avenue, near Moraga
street, one of the main, arteries into
the city, their automobile was crowd
ed into the curb by another machine.
"Give me all the money you we
got, - shouted one Of three highway
men in the second car. Wilkens gave
him 5000.
"And you too," he demanded of
Mrs. Wilkens.
"You've got enough haven't yous'
exclaimed Wilkens reaching for a gun
Just as the robber was pulling at Mrs.
WiIkens wedding ring. The bandit
raised his gun to fire at Wilkens.
"'DOn ~, screamed the wife and
threw herself between the guns of
her husband and the highwayman.
The highwayman fired and Mrs.
Wilkens dropped, mortally wounded,
dying as she reached q hospital. The
bandits fled.
Citizens aroused by the affair today
are demanding extreme efforts to
capture them.
A squad of police were searching all
parts of the city, handicapped by
meager descriptions.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
SMALL coURTEs1Es COUNT MOST

At the entrance to the office Of a
public service corporation of Minnea
polls an attractive and tactful young
lady is stationed whose business it is
to greet with smile all who come in
and to volunteer assistance and infor.
maticn. She knows regular customers
by name, and to them she typifies a
desire to serve.
These are little things, but they are
the finest and easiest of avenues to
pleasant public relations. The average
individual dislikes to go into an es-
,tablishment and wander around trying
to discover where he can be quickly
served or obtain the information he
may be seeking.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
BALLOONS GO UP
IN BIG RACE TODAY

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 81. - A
steady downpour of rain fell here to-
day as l3 balloons made ready to get
away in the international annual race
Wind was from the southwest, indicat'
ing a northeast course into Canada.
The first three winning pilots will
be chosen to represent the United
States in the race. Initiation OF. the
bags will be completed just before the
first balloon is sent on its journey at
$3.50 p. m.
Pilots said they would rise more
than 5000 feet to avoid the rain
clouds.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

The question will be on the issue Oh
$7,50OOOO for purposes Of the Irriga-
tion District. Specifically, however,
$5,OOO,0OO is to be expended to acquire
the capital stock and property OF every
description whatsoever Of the mutual
water companies; and $2,50O,0OO is to
be expended for the construction of. o
system of deep drainage. There can
be no question whatever about the ex-
penditure of the money in this way.
The expenditure of money raised
from the sale of bonds is under super
vision of the state bond commission
and has to be in accordance with the
report filed with the commission in
gaining permission to issue the bonds.
The report on file fully protects the
people with reference to the expendi-
ture of this money.
1t has been published in this county
several times and divides up the total
Of $7,50O,000 in the way that has been
indicated above.
No Opposition Expressed
The question of authorizing these
bonds has had full discussion through
out the district. The election tomorrow
is held in accordance with an initiative
petition signed by the owners of 20 per
cent of the assessed property valuation
of the district. Notwithstanding the
sharp difference of opinion which have
existed heretofore with regard to water
matters, no opposition has developed to
these bonds. At least there has been
no organized opposition. 1t is perhaps
too much to expect that the vote to-
morrow will be 100 percent in favor Of
/ ho hnf .o rfain hot
will be very large majority, much
more than will be required by the law.
Notwithstanding this favorable
sentiment, it is desirable that every
one should vote that the total shall be
as large as possible. If there is an
overwhelming sentiment in favor of q
bond issue it is a material factor in
marketing the bonds. If the showing
tomorrow is all that can be wished, it
may mean thousands of dollars in
premiums for the Irrigation District
treasury. Is
A vote for these bonds is not only
privilege; it is duty. There is no
one in the county whose material in-
terests are so modest that they will not
be served by an overwhelming favor
able vote for these bonds. |!
Business Supports Issue
These bonds have the support Of fin.
anciers; in fact the issue Of these
bonds has been practically demanded
by those who accept the hazards and
the responsibility of financing the en-
terprises of this county.
Tomorrow bond proposition is sup
ported by all of the scientists and tech
nical experts whose services have been
! enlisted to determine the practical
merits of the question. So far as has
appeared, there is no division of opin-
ion among engineers. All technical
opinion is favorable to the isue Of
bonds.
From business point of view the
voting of these bonds will be Of very
great advantage at this time. It will
put large amount of money into local
circulation and will go a long way
toward relieving the finacial situation.
Property owners, merchants and labor
ers will all get the benefit. Everyone
will get a share.
Tomorrow witnesses the final act OF
this proposition. 1t is a privilege and
the duty of everyone to support the
bonds.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
BUSINESS CONTINUES
UPWARD PROGRESS

WASHINGTON, May 31.-Bus-
mess is making steady progress
toward recovery, the department
of commerce reported today fol
lowing a survey of conditions for
April.
Building construction and auto
mobile production are setting the
pace, the department stated. Auto
mobile production increased ap-
proximately 80 percent in April
over March, while building increas-
ed an even greater extent, reports
show.
The most encouraging sign Of
better business is the hardening Of
prices, the department said.
A few commodities registered
increases, and others fell off, but
in general the price structure was
more stable than in many months.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
ANOTHER GERMAN CRISIS PASSED

LONDON, May 31.-The most recent
of reparation crises has passed with
out disagreement between France and
Germany, Lloyd George announced in
the house of commons this afternoon.
The premier declared that America s
absence upset the balance of the league
of nations reparations commission and
lessened the affect of the Versailles
treaty.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
Final Act Nolu Up
to Voters--A Duty
as Well as Privilege

Tomorrow election will be held throughout the Imperial
Irrigation district for determination of the question as to
whether the will authorize of bonds the
of $7,500OO0.
The election will be held from a. M to p. m.
Notwithstanding quite understanding to the
contrary all registered voters will be eligible to voe The
franchise NOT confined property to water users
land particular class whatever Every per-
who would be eligible to vote general election for
will be eligible to vote at the Irrigation District bond
election.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
WOOD RELEASES HEMP

p MANILA, P. T., May Ex-Governor
Leonard Wood of the Philippine Islands
today revoked the order against expor-
tation of coarse grades of Manila hemp,
effective June l. The order is expected
TO bring about a lower hemp price and
may undermine the Yucatan market,
dealers here believe. Hemp is the chief
export of the islands. -
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
TO SURVEY ENGLISH COURTS

WASHINGTON, May 81. Chief
Justice VIM. Howard Taft Of the
q. S. supreme court will leave this
country about the middle of June for
England where he will spend several,
weeks in o survey of the English
courts, it was announced today.
The tour will be unofficial, Taft
said. 1t is the first time that a chief
justice has made such trip during his
term of office.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

county; it means much to you and your
future welfare!
County's Great Opportunity.
Do you electors of Imperial county
grasp your opportunity' 1t is for this
reason you should seek the credit by
your bond issues which is so favorable,
and you need it. say, make use OF
these conditions for idle funds are seek
ing employment and it is business
proposition.
Yes, make this month Of June an
epoch of greater developments to all Of
this generation and future generations
an epoch Of great and successful deeis-
ion on the part Of the electors Of I'm
perial county.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
ANOTHER BIG STEEL MERGER

NEW YORK, May 31.-The merger
of the Republic Iron and Steel Co., the
Midvale Steel Co. and the Inland Steel
Co has been completed with the ex-
ception of minor details, the Dow
Jones financial News agency an.
nounced
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
SENATE ADDS $45, 5,9s5,o00

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The SEN
ate military affairs committee today
reported the army appropriation bill
to the senate increasing the house rec
ommendation by $45,985,000. The sem
ate bill recommends an appropriation
of $333,972, ,S51.66 compared with $685.
9S7,731.67 reported by the house.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
GRAFT RESOLUTION KILLED

WASHINGTON, May 31.-By vote
of 10l to 36, Representatives Woodruff
of Michigan and johnson, South Dako-
Ia, Republicans, lost out today in the
final attempt to force the House to take
action on their resolution for an inves
tigation of alleged laxity in prosecu-
tion of war graftcrs.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
ARMY Av1AToRs BURN IN AIR

RICHMOND, Va, May 81. - An
army airplane reported enroute to Rich
mond, crashed to the earth in flames
near here this afternoon.
One eharred body was recovered, and
it is believed another is buried under
the debris.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
FREcKLE CHAMPION IN l ROUND

NEW YORK, May 31.--George Wild
den, Is, won the freckle championship
in contest with 5000 boys. So well had
George employed his time that when
judges looked him over, they quit court
ing and. awarded him the prize.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
RUSSIAN ROBBERS
KILL u. S. OFFICIALS

LONDON, May 31.-Several Ameri-
can relief administration officials in
Russia were killed when robbers de-
rallied, wreckd and looted an American
relief administration food train in
northern Caucasia, according to Mos
cow dispatch received here today via
Copenhagen.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
ALL LIBERTY BONDS
TOUCH PAR TODAY

NEW YORK, May 31.-During trad.
ing on the New York bond market to-
day all of the Liberty bond issues
touched par. ....
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
BIG LEAGUES
TODAY

NEW YORK, May 31.-Brooklyn
won the Boston Nationals 4 to l today
in a pitchers battle between Grimes
and Oschger.
The Dodger twiler allowed five hits,
while Oeschger allowed seven. -.--,---
Boston scored one run in the third.
Brooklyn forced two across in the fifth
and put the game on ice in the seventh
with two more. Boston made one error
while Brooklyn was charged up with
couple of bobbles.
AMERICAN
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

EPSON, England, May 31.-Captain
Cutie, Lord Woolavington crack
three year old, today won the. great
EPSON Derby from large field of
starters.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

Batteries, Couch, Schnell and Har-
grave, Schnell, Lutz; Hamilton and
Gooch, Jonnard.
st. Louis at Chicago, postponed; rain.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

Southern California-Tonight
and Thursday fair, except cloudy
or foggy in morning near coast.
Los Angeles and vicinity, fair
tonight and Thursday! cloudy or
f0ggy in morning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-17
BlG EVENTS OF ROY WEEK

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Found Dead in Bathroom

After going upstairs TO tho bath
room in her home. 1889 North Twenty
eighth street. about = o'clock ycstcr-
day afternoon. Mary Degen. forty
three years old. failed to return. Her
sister Investigated several hours later
and found the woman dead. A gas jet
was open.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-17

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-06-29
Card Is Received.

Walter owen, formerly of Pendle-
ton, now of New York, in letter to
Pendleton friends, encloses a card re-
ceived from friend who is travelling
in Europe. The card bears picture
showing one-half of the largest ceme-
terry in France, and the words, writ
ten May 80; 'Verdun, France. We
heard the beautiful services held here
this morning. Gerard, the former
United States ambassador, spoke, al
did two American generals. Many
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-06-29
Push Happy CANNON WorI..

The task of reconstructing Happy
Canyon is being pushed as rapidly
as possible by Cole and Brownlow.
contractors in charge of the work.
A force of men that ranges in num-
Der from eight to II is working on
the frame OF the structure now, and
more men will be added after the
more tedious preliminary work is
done, according to Mr.. BrOwnlow.
Lumber has been stolen from the
site, the contractor states. 1t is
probable that a watchman will be
secured to guard the lumber and ma
tcrial. The contract calls for the
completion OF the building by Au-
gust 1.