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Putnam patriot., 1922-04-21

accident She is new in the Day kimhall Hospital suffering from broken hip.
 Friday evening. April 2s. a comedy drama entitled Bashful Mr Bobbs, will be presented at the town hali by the Quinnatsset Grange. Come and bring your friends and spend au en- ioyable evening Vocal and iustru- mental music at intervals.
 Wednesday evening, April 2e supper for Che members of the two church organizations. the Central Baptist and the Congregational. will be held in Che yestry. On that occa- sion both roll calls will be read. The committee of arrangements consists of siN members. three officially ap- pointed from each organization.
 Mrs. Emma Shaw Colcieugh, who is always a good friend of the library. has recently sent us the following books iu Occupied Belgium. by Rob ert Wilmington. What the Wild Flow CTS Ten Us. by Dudley q. 0sterield5 Asia at the Crossroads. by F. AieNar- der Powell; Watched By Wild Ani- mals. by EHos \ Nils: The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Cady Stanton; Mysterious Japan. hy Julian Strs :.
 \ very interesting feature of the Easter morning service last Sunday was the reception ef six new members into church fellowship, three of them joining the Congregational orgaHIza- tion and tbrec the Central Baptist The amount needed to balance the ae- count in connection with recent re- pairs on the church building, including furnaces, has been reduced more than one-half by Che special Easter offer ing. Further contributions made du1- ing the remainder of the month to help meet these expenses will be counted as though made on Easter
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-21

To the Bronx lad of l0 years goes the honor of discovering the latest method of gathering in the coin of the realm in the city of many queer jobs. The younester stations himself at the entrance of Bronx Borough Hall and waits patiently for Che appearance of young couples. A- soon as he spots q couple he approaches and announces "Up one flight" Invariably the shy young man breaks out into smiles and gives the young Walllneford com Of course, "up one aieht7 is che mar. riaee license bureau.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-21
TnI-ectnrr on Birds

Knowing and Gultivatine Wild Birds" is the subject of the lecture, with eolored lantern slides, to be giv- on by Herbert K Job, who has q ma tional reputation, in the town hall, next Tuesday evening. April 2, al e o'clock. During the iutermission. lee cream will be served, and the ocea- sion which has been arranged for by the Boys Club of Thompson. promises to be of more than ordinary interest and value. The proceeds are Tor the recent expenses of fitting up the Boys Club room. which is under the post office. and during last week was Xise- ed by a large number of people to see the bird house exhibit
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-21
THOMPSON TOWN TOPICS

D- and Mrs. Masten are in town f5r inc summer
 vs.s Lena Smith entertained a
 If ten at supper Sunday cvcr HHns- frederick Munyan has returned s-am Michigan. where he attended his aunt funeral
 The engagement of Bartlett Wieks ui.. Walker of Salt Lake City has lssa announced.
 number from the Quinnausset
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-21

Grange were guests of Woodstock Grange Wednesday evening.
 Mrs. Dexter Elliott is in New York with her daughter Miss Frances FL hott, who has just returned from Aiken.
 Miss sherman has returned and opened her house for the summer. Her cousin, Miss Louise Sherman of Bridgeport. is with her.
 The many friends of Miss 0luey are much distressed on account of her
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-21
LEGION TO PLAY BALL
North Grosvenordale Ex-Serviee Mon
 Again to Play Sunday Baseball

Oscar W. Swanson Post the Ameri can Legion. of North Grosyenordale will have a baseball team this season, This decision was reached at the las' meeting of the Post. and the get=to. gether of the players held last week clearly shows that fast team can be organized.
 The Legion plan of financing the team is such as to interest all who ar6 connected with the team, and has me- with the approval of the Legion and the candidates for the team. The athletic director of the Post stated he would send out call to the men tol practice in 10 or 1 ] days.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-21
PHoENIxvILLE.

Mrs. Stanley schumanski Is reeov- ering from her illness
 Among visitors at the local school Friday were Mrs. Joslin and Mrs Downing.
 Roy Clemens is recovering from a
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-21
CATARRHAL DFAFNF sS

is greatly relieved by constitution tHeaf. meut. HALLS CATAHRH MEDICINE Is | constitutional remedy Catarrhal Deafness ls caused by an inflamed con- 1i.ian of the mucous lining of the EBsta- chan Tube When thia tube ls inhamed you have q rumbing sound or imperfect hearing. and when it is entirely closed. Deafness is the result Unless the in- fiammatiou can be reduced. your hearing may he destroyed forever. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts thrapEh the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the aYH- tenn, thus reducing the inflammation and assisting Nature ia restoring normal con- dliions
 Circulars free All Druggists
 F. J. Cheney < Co. Toledo, Ohio.
Putnam patriot., 1922-04-21
.evere nltaek of tonsllltls.

severe attack of tonsihtis.
 Among Sunday guests at Roy Glenn ems were William Downing of Willi- mantle and John k. Vinton and son George of South Mindham.
 Mrs. Lee Lyon recently entertained Walimantic guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-17
RICHARDSON WILL
NOT fire BEST OF
STATES employees
Governor Elect to Tell of
Plans in Government at
Club Tonight
United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17.-Fried w
Richardson, governor-eleet, is planning
no wholesale discharge of state officers
as the result of his election on the
economy platform, he declared in a
statement issued here today.
But the sinecures and soft jobs will
be abolished, he said.
Richardson also warned that while
grateful for the support he had reseiv-
ed in the campaign, he could not con.
slider appointing rs many political
friends 10 office.
81 cannot give the state an economic
and efficient administration, he said,
"if | make the policy of the old ma
chine the opportunity for building up
a new one.
He warned away professional office
seekers and assured the conscientious
servitors of the government they had
nothing to fear.
Richardson was expected to enlarge
this statement as guest of honor at a
celebration Of his victory at the Men s
City Club tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-17
Swing Asks Congress
For 100000 to Put
Up Border Buildings
BY Special Staff Correspondent

CALEXICO, Nov. 17.-That matters
are progressing very favOrably in the
matter of federal building for Ca
lexico, is clearly indicated in matters
made public at the regular weekly
Chamber of Commerce luncheon here
yesterday, when those in close touch
with the situation made public tec-
grams and letters and inquiries from
Washington.
"Bill' Lorenz, presenting the sub
ject of the federal building to the as
sembly, stated that he had recently
had letter from Congressman Phil
Swing, in which Swing stated that he
had presented bill before congress
for federal building at Calexico, in
which an appropriation of 100000
had been asked for.
In his letter, as stated by Mr..
Lorenz, Mr.. Swing asks that the cham
Der aid so far as possible in securing
data as to the necessary floor space,
the amount of business done at this
time, and the possible amount of flu
ture business, and say that the possibil
tiles for securing the passage of the
bfil and appropriation are exceedingly
favorable at this time. He also asks
that the chamber make it point to
secure a series of resolutions from
civic bodies throughout Southern Cal
ifornia, endorsing the bill, and to
bring such pressure to bear individual
ly and otherwise AS may prove of
value in securing favorable action by
Congress.
Mr.. Brazie, local immigration service
head, stated that he had had an in
quiry from headquarters mt Washing
ton, asking that he specify the amount
of floor space necessary for the con
duet of the business of his office here
now, and to state his belief as to the
increase in the next 10 years.
Port Is Profitable
Mr.. Brown, head of the customs
service at this port, stated that he, too,
had received like inquiry. Going in
to some detail, Mr.. Brown explained
that in his department enough money
would be collected in the course of a
year to cover the expense of the build
ing twice over in one wear. Quoting
figures, he stated that he had collected
at this port of entry the huge sum of
$4,000 in October, and that he would
coiiect more th"h N'V''oo !" -NoNV,"
Der; and that he expects the total for
the year will amount to between $780,
900 and 100000 This, he states, is
one of the most potent arguments
which may be used in convincing con
gress of the absolute need of fed
eral building at this point.
Paul Steintorf, city manager, sug-
gested that the chamber pass a resolu-
tion thanking Congressman Swing for
his past and present efforts in secur-
ing this federal building for Calexico,
which suggestion the chamber adopted.
President Hutchinson, of the cham
Der, appointed IT, J. Worthington as
chairman of a committee to further the
interests of the city in securing the
passage of the bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-17
Brawley Legion Will
Give Publicity For
Boulder Dam Project

Instead of discussing the necessity
of building Boulder Canyon dam as
soon as possible, tonight S meeting of
the American Legion at Brawley will
form itself into an active body for the
purpose of giving publicity to the
Boulder dam project, following the ac-
tion of the meeting of the Colorado
river commission at Santa Fe yesterday,
in allotting the water rights of the in
terested states.
The ex-service men of the valley are
alive to the advantages to be derived
from the construction of the dam and
desire to get the necessary action by
congress as soon as possible, and it is
their intention to keep up barrage of
propaganda in behalf of the dam until
the Swing bill has been passed and
actual work of construction started.
Brawley Post of the American Le-
gion has taken the initiative in arous-
ing public interest in behalf of the
Swing bill, and tonight S meetig is ex-
pected to result in the formation of a
permanent organization that will work
in cooperation with the other civic or
ganizations in the valley to secure the
Legislation necessary to make the Boul
der canyon dam reality.
A number of important speakers are
to address the legion men tonight. /. is
announced that the public is invited
and urged to attend this all-important
meeting, which will carry on a program
vital to the interests of Imperial Val.
lev.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-17
Chicago B. of T. to
Take Grain Act to
us. Supreme Court

CHICAGO, Nov. Judge George
A.Carpenter in federal court today dis
missed the petition of the Chicago
Board of Trade for "a permanent order
restraining the government from en-
forcement of the law preventing trad
ing in grain futures. At the same
time he continued in force a temprary
order preventing the enforcement of
the act pending appeal to the supreme
court. The judges ruling was made
after a hearing of Il few minutes, in
order to rush the ease to Il higher court.
In continuing the stay order, Judge
Carpenter explained that such Il course
was followed in the interest of all
affected, as this was considered the
shortest course to the supreme court.
The court also denied the application
of the American Farm Bureau Fedora
tion to intervene in the case. The bu-
reau sought to intervene on the side of
the government.
The attorneys, however, were allowed
to "sit in at the hearing as " friends
Of the court -
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-17

Able to discuss frankly the situation
within and out of Germany, mhampcr-
ed bv diplomatic reticence, which pre-
vented many utterances during his ~
months at the helm of German affairs,
Wirth S first thought was for the need
of American intervention as arbiter III
European affairs. The United States,
he declared, must take a decisive role
in reparations settlement by naming
official delegates to the commission, 1t
must be umpire for Europe Unless
America does this, DR.. Wirth foresces
utter uin and bolshevism throughout
Europe.
For himself, he said he was deter
mined to carry ON, playing part III
the Rcichstag somewhat similar to that
of Lloyd George in the British parlia-
ment Wirth is now II deputy.
He pointed out that the United
States through Woodrow Wilson, was
pledged to the "fourteen points, add
ing, "but it now appears that nobody
in America is willing to carry out these
principles.
"Who is to settle the European ques-
ton which now becomes world prob
lem! Not politicians, not Premier
Poincaire,' Wirth continued. Amer
lea must take hand as soon as possible
and must call conference which will
deal with the problem from an econom,
ic viewpoint. =
It's UP To America
America has two gcntlemen-thev
are very fine gentlement, too-on the
Preparations commission, but why does
Mt America have official representa-
tives' America must have official rep
resentatives so she can play the decs
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-17
COMMONS MAJORITY
NOW CONSERVATIVE.
SAFE FOR PREMIER
To Test Tranquility Policy
Next Monday; Election
Was Landslide
Lloyd George Opposition
and Labor Fight to
Control Minority
United Press Leased Wire

LONDON, Nov. 17.-With clear
ma jority of 50 seats over all other po-
litical parties in parliament, Premier
Bonar Law is to have ample opportun-
ity to test his policy of tranquility
when commons cOnvenes next Monday.
The Conservatives won a tremendous
victory; victory that was surprise
to the country, coming as it did after
early announcement of successes of the
labor party. Heavy voting in the in
dustrial districts had put many labor
candidates into office early, but when
returns from outlying districts came in,
Britain s general election of Tuesday
proved to have been something in the
nature of a Conservative landslide
Bonar Laws government will be un-
for the present; his majority
makes it possible for him to rule parla-
ment in asautocratic fashion as Lloyd
George while at the helm at the coali
ton government.
The little Welsh ex-premier was not
downcast by the result, however. He
was returned himself and he will have
about him in the house IA little group of
national Liberals which may prove the
nucleus of an efficient opposition.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-17
Plan Big Campaign
of Boil Weevil in
All of South la nd
BY Special staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE de.
partment of agriculture announced to-
day the opening of n determined cans
paign against the cotton boil weevil,
most disastrous insect pest in the ma
ton s history which is causing crop
and economic loss of approximately
5000, 100000 a year.
The research and experience of re-
search experts, state agricultural col
leges and others who have been study
ing the problem will be called upon for
material in devolving standard course
of action which the government will
back to the limit.
The first step is to be taken at con
vention of agricultural colleges here on
November % when teaching, research
and other experts from southern states
will make reports at session devoted
exclusively to cotton.
From these will be drawn suggestions
for uniform plan of weevil control
which Secretary Wallace will present
personally at southwide cotton con
ference in Memphis, December >.
At the Memphis conference addition
al suggestions will be received and a
uniform course adopted.
Gradually spreading northward from
Mexico, from which it crossed into
Texas in 1892, the boil weevil has this
year infested practically the whole of
the cotton belt.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-17
LOCATE PARE NTS
OF CONNIE BAKER
SLAIN IN PRISON
Parents Did Not Know Son
Was In Prison or Had
Deserted Army
Hope to Bring Body of Man
to Ell Centre for Burial,
Seek More Word

Connie Baker, reported killed at Fort
LeavenwOrth disciplinary barracks, yes
terday morning, following a quarrel
with guard, has. been identified as the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. b. Baker, two
miles east of Ell Centre. The parents
of the young man were notified yester-
day by officials of the penitentiary that
their son had been injured and was iii
a critical condition This information
was soon followed by a telegram an
nouncing his death, out no details of
the incident were given.
The boy s parents had no knowledge
that their son was a deserter and be-
lieved his army record was still clear.
He enlisted in the army from this city
in 1919 and apparently deserted before
his term of enlistment had expired.
According to the dispatch received by
the Press yesterday over the United
Press leased wire, Baker was killed fol
lowing an argument with Sergeant a.
Baldwin, guard, whom he is said to
have attempted to push over a cliff.
His term at the disciplinary barracks
would have expired in April.
The parents are awaiting advice
from the military authorities regarding
disposition of the body.
Commandant Barniim, of the U. s.
Disciplinary Barracks, at Fort Leaven-
worth, today wired d. b.. Baker, father
of Connie Baker, who was killed ut
the barracks yesterday morning, that
the body of his son was buried their
today by <Order of the surgeon in
charge of the barracks. The wire also
advised that Il full investigation of the
circumstances surrounding the young
man s death will be made by board
of inquiry and a copy of the board S
report forwarded to his parents, as
soon as possible.
A wire received yesterday from the
commandant, advised that Baker s
death was accidental and because of
this it is not believed he was trying
to escape from the barracks when he
met his death. \
In addition to his parents, two broth
ers, W. C. Baker and G. c. Baker, sur
vive the young man.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-17
Border to Close at
6p. M, Calexico in
Failure With Funds
BY Special Staff Correspondent

CALEXICO, Nov. 1.-THE Interna-
tional Boundary crossing on Heffernan
street, port of entry into Mexico, will
be closed against vehicle traffic at 6 p.
m. every day beginning with Sunday, as
a result of the failure of those interest
ed in CARRYING out their contracts or
promises for financial support of the
present arrangement by which the line
is kept open until midnight, and partly
by reason of the fact that the Mexican
border officials have determined to
counterchargc for overtime in the same
sum as is being paid to American Off
cials.
At meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the Calexico Chamber of Com
meree Yesterday, it was decided that,
i'm view of the fact that finances
promised by individuals and firms
toward making up fund to pay
border officials an overtime wage of
double pay from 6 p. m. until II M. in
the sum of 5000 was not being paid as
promised, the chamber would be COM
PEELED to annul the present arrange
ment for keeping the lines open for
vehicle crossing until midnight.
The chamber as body was subscrib-
ing $50 of the total toward Keeping
the line open until midnight, and the
balance, or $3.50 additional was sub
scribcd by business men on both sides
of the line.
Subscribers Fail
Subscribers have failed to pay their
allotted sums, despite efforts made to
collect by Secretary Hubbell, and in
view of this, the Chamber decided that
it could not alone bear the expense.
On top of these matters, the Mexi-
can border officials began to build q
chain fence across Heffernan street,
and had announced that they, too,
would demand sum for overtime to
keep the line open until midnight,
which would bring the total required
up to 5000 monthly, a sum far too high
TO even consider
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-17

i've role-so she can be Il sort of arbi-
trary-an umpire.
At this point | interrupted DIR. Wirth
with the question, whether he meant
America ought to speak what the Ger
mans call the machtwort (might word). +.
He replied:
~ wouldn't say that, but you can
say that America should play decis-
i've role and be officially represented. -
After pause, he added:
''r have done my best to fulfill the
Versailles treaty demands.
"Perhaps have done too much, but
there is nothing to show for it. After
the London ultimatum the allies occu-
pied Dusseldorf, Duisberg and Ruhrot.
Thei rtroops are still there. Why!
When one asks, they only shrug their
shoulders,
Occupations must cease. The whole
problem must be treated from an econ
omic standoint.
| asked what would happen if the
United states did nothing.
"Then misery and wretchcdness
throughout Europe will increase con
stantly and Europe will go to ruin y
He paused rcflectively and then contin-
ued:
81 had delegation from local hos
pitfalls and clinics here II few days ago.
They told ME their institutions were
being forced TO close.
THAT is not all. Science is erumb
ling, universities are badly off and tho
middle classes are becoming beggars
There you see the situation. Our pa
tience is not exhausted-yet but oui
resources ARE.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-17
Mrs. Billy Silver
Gets Quick Action
on Her Divorce Plea

In one of the quickest cases ever
held in the superior court of Imperial
county, Anna Lois Dickson Silver was
granted Il divorce this morning from
William Clay Silver, well known news
paperman of Calexico and prominent
figure in the political and sporting life
of Mexieali and Calexico, on the ground
of extreme cruelty and desertipn.
Silver waived all right to contest the
ease and when Mrs. Silver told her
story in the superior court this morn
ing. Judge NJ. w. Conkling granted her
the divorce, custody of their two child
rem and alimony of $50 month.
In her application for divorce, the
complainant stated she and Silver were
auarried in FL Centre, February 9, 1919,
and separated at Calexico, November .,
1922. Because of his prominence III
political circles on both sides of the
international line, she claimed Silver
had not spent more than two nights Il
week at his home since they were mar
ried and caused her intense mental
suffering by his absence, also that he
told her she was Il handicap to his flu
ture and Il detriment to his success.
She also charged that he neglected to
support her or their two children, III
spite of the fact that he earned suff-
cient money to do so, though just how
much was unknown to her as he never
took her into his confidence sufficiently
to tell her.
The application for divorce was not
filed at the county clerk s office until
this morning, and Immediately upon
receipt of Silver $ waiver of his right
to appear in court to contest the ease,
A. i. Blaisdcll, counsel for Mrs. Silver,
brought the ease before Judge Conk-
ling.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-17
HINES PROTESTS
PROPOSED PLANS
FOR R. R. MERGER
Interstate Commerce Body
Starts Hearings to
Help Traffic
- --r 1~T|
Propose to Group All Roads
Into Few Systems to
Help Public
United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Nov 17-Obiec-
tions to the proposed consolidation of
the Burlington railroad with the North
ern Pacific and of the Great Northern
with the Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul were made before the interstate
commerce commission by Walter ID.
Hines, former director general of rail
roads and now counsel for the Burling-
ton, and by Hale Holden, president of
the Burlington.
Hines and Holden pointed out that
the Burlington, the Northern Pacific.
Great Northern and Colorado and
Southern, owned by the Burlington,
have been operating practically as one
system for many years.
Hines declared that if the proposed
consolidation plan is consummated the
work of many years will be ruined and
the general efficiency of transporta-
tion in that part of the country lower
ed.
Consolidation of the railroads of the
country into Il few great regional sys-
TENS, believed by many authorities to
be the only. solution of present trans
portation difficulties, was before the
Interstate commerce commission today.
Hearings commenced on the proposed
consolidation of the Northern Pacific
With the Burlington, and the Great
Northern with the Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul, to be known respectively
as systems II and -.
The commission has previously held
hearings on suggested consolidation of
roads in southeastern states.
Today's hearing, as were previous
ones, is being held under the authori-
ty of transportation act of 1920.