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Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for This Day
in Past Years @
Nav 81. 1910

A scheme for brilliant illumination
of Ell Centric Main highway is under
consideration by the city trustees. The
idea proposed is q series of electrical
illuminations along the frontage of
the series of arcades now being erect
ed on the entire block on Main street
between Fifth and Sixth streets, the
placing of incandeseent lights in the
ceilings of the arcades over the side
walks, and the free use of electric
signs in front of the various places OF
business.
May 81, 1912
Attorney j. w. Glassford is moving
from the Ell Centre National bank
building to the new Rehkopf building,
room 107.
Dorothy, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. w. Waite, will accompany Mrs.
Bradley as far as San Jose, the latter
going on to Oregon for the summer.
Miss Marjory Paris is home from
school to remain over Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. i. Paris.
Memorial Day was duly observed
yesterday in Ell Centre, all places OF
business being closed for the day.
Central Union high school tonight
will hold its fourth annual commence
ment at the State Street Christian
church. Frank G. Tyrrell of Los Ange-
les will deliver the commencement ad-
dress, on "Sleepy Heads" The gradn-
ates are Boyce Aten, Hunter Clark,
Inez Collier, Lulu Collins, Mabel
Gullet, Hazel Havermale, Bertha Hell,
Helen Huff and Lenna Mayfield.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

and it FILTERED down, splashed IN the
cool bath of water and slipped some
turnipade. Then the Grosbeak flew
away, and when it was cooler Uncle
Wiggily hoped out into his garden
Other birds were singing now, and the
bunny found himself wondering what
other name the Grosbeak had-the
name he did not like to tell.
He said I might find it ont--some
day." murmured Uncle Wiggily. -
wonder whens ] wonder ---'' but
Just then the rabbit gentleman saw
something else to wonder about. lie
had reached his potato patch, and to his
sorrow he saw that many bad, biting
bugs were eating the green vines.
"Dear me!'' exclaimed Uncle Wig
gily, putting on his glasses in order to
see better "Thc potato bugs have ar
rived! I shall have to clear them out
or Nurse Jane and / will not have Il
potato left for the winter. - For, yon
know, if the potato bugs eat the green
vines no potatoes will grow beneath
the soil on the roots of the vines.
Uncle Wiggly got pail and, using
q sprig of sweet fern for a brush, he
knocked from his vines as many potato
bugs as he could. But the more he
knocked off the more bugs seemed to
appear, and the green vines were fast
being eaten up.
ooh dear! What shall I dO?' sighed
Uncle Wiggily.
"Let me help you--that is the best
thing l do!' sang n jolly voice, and
along flew the Rose Breasted Gros-
haok
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
HUSBAND BOASTS
UNWRITTEN LAW

LOS ANGELES, May 31.-Final set
tlement in the sensational divorce ac-
ton of Mrs. Agnes Stewart against
Wallace Stewart, former Texan and
prominent realty dealer here will be
made Monday when custody of their
children will be awarded by Judge
Summerfield.
Stewart gave the courtroom n thrill
recently when he admitted his wife s
charge that he had killed man in
Muskogee, Okla, whom he found max
ing love to former wife.
"I come from Texas where they stand
for the unwritten law" Stewart was
said to have declared. .
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
Bedtime Stories
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE POTA-
TO BUG
Copyright, 1922, by Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
Bv HOWARD r. GARIS


Hot and bright the sun shone in the
garden behind Uncle Wiggily's hollow
stump bungalow. 1t was midday, ana
the golden ball of fire in the sky was
doing its best to warm the earth.
cit is yerv hot!' murmured Nurse
Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, the mpskrat lady
hOusekeepcr. She was just making
some cool turnipade for Uncle Wlggily.
Sometimes the bunny rabbit gehtle'
man drank lemonade, sometimes
orangeade, and again turnipade, made
from carrots and turnips squeezed IN
the clothes wringer.
Then. as the bunny drank his cool
drink, suddenly the hot, quiet air of
mid day was gleefully broken by q
jolly bird s song.
.'Listen to that!' cried Miss Fuzzy
Wuzzy, tanning herself with her
apron. 81 wonder what bird is sing
ing when the noon hour is so hot2 Most
birds sing early in. the morning or in
the cool of the evening. But this
bird-I never heard one like it,
"Nor - said the bunny, slipping
his turnipade Slowly. ~ must see
what kind it is"
He looked from window and in a
bush not far away saw bird with
large, strong beak, whose head feathers
were black. His under feathers were
white and his wings were black and
white.
But the feathers of the bird g breast
were bright red--even more bright
than those of the Robin. High and
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
a TRyUMpH OF INTELLECTUAL QUALIFICATIONS

lot of wise editors have been discussing length the
significance of the victories of Albert Beverdge and Gift
ford Pinchot the Indiana and Pennsylvania republican
primaries Mostly they figure it sure sign that the
former Progressive republicans have suddenly aroused and
It takes of nice balancing and fine discrimination
to determine exactly the causes for results in these Two
Beverdge Pinchot both identified with the old
Bull Moose faction, but both have always been we'll
grounded the principles of republcanism Both are on
good terms with President Harding and both expect to
work with the Republican party.
both states That the discrimination of the public in
the matter of personal equipment OF the candidates. Mr.
nary qualities his grasp of public affairs AS intel
ectua force he has much the advantage OF New
and Indianans undoubtedly chose him for his brance
Mr. Pnchot not possess the same clear intellectual
superiority his rival but he is man who has been
long in the public and in way to prove his sincerity
and his devotion the public welfare He is by nomeans
brilliant Senator Pepper, who received nearly two
hundred thousand plurality than he did and Senator
Pepper product of the old regime. 1t was the vote
for Pepper more than that for Pncho that showed for
what qualities voters choosing their candidates 1t
credited with good deal of determining influence
They have hitherto been unknown, because untried
factor 1t appears probable that they would be attracted
perhaps more than by intellectual aainnlents, that
they would give them higher appraisal
New York broker has sent the editor of the Press
circular letter offering him for 500 of good American
having face value of $4,000 How this broker expects
to get 500 do not know but from TINS
will be how the little old United States at present
located on the financial map.
If Tom Watson physically fit he is fiery the
United States chamber would be veritable glad
iators arena and would have be fitted with fortyoo
ring in order settle the questions that come before that
august body. There should be 4ounce gloves for every
3-ounce brain.
Just their first crop of early radshes beginning
to up their back yards eastern friends will be
able to luscious cantaoupes from Imperial Valley 1t
not at all singular they should wonder what that Imperial
Valley is like, anyway? ~
Secretary Hoover declares that the lumber industry
should induced to walk alone without drec-
tion That Hoover right about it every sfockhoder in
1s.ch ~rosllv l1odu
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

The Independent Fruit Growers is
a new organization of Yucaipa Valley
apple men formed to handle this year g
fruit. .lss3
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

A skimming station will be estab-
lished at San Jacinto by the milk pro-
ducers Of Southern California.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

The Orange County Beekeepers'
Club has resolved itself into unit of
the Orange County farm bureau.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
Im-PRESS-ions
It Sometimes Happens

There was a girl in our town,
And she was wOndrous fair;
But when she scraped her warpaint of
Her beauty wasn't there.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31
Did You Know

That the swallow IS mouth, in pro-
portion to its size, is larger than that
of any other kind.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

Water and power act meetings in
Los Angeles county at Del Sur, May "a
Littlerock, 25;. TERRA Bonita, rs.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

Secretary Hoover declares that the lumber industry
should be induced to walk alone without government drec
ton That Hoover is right about every sfockhoder in
lumber mill will admit
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

their first crop Of early radishes beginning
to in their back yards eastern friends will be
able to eat luscious canaloupes from Imperial Valley 1t
is at all singular they should wonder what that Imperial
Valley is like anyway? ~
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-31

If Tom Watson physically fit as he is fiery the
United States chamber would be veritable glad
iators and would have to be fitted with
ring order settle the questions that before that
august body There should be 4ounce gloves for
3-ounce brain. 49,. - -
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
OVERSEAS WOMEN WILL
NOT ENGAGE IN POLITICS

The Women's Overseas Service
League, whose convention closed in
Warrington yesterday, will not
enter politics, II was announced by
the executive committee last night.
In answer TO reports that the league
would take an active part in the
coming political campaigns.
Several misleading reports have
made It appear that the league is
favoring certain legislation and in a
general way Is entering the politi-
cal field. We wish to deny en-
phatically that the league is favor.
ing or disfavoring any legislation.
II Ia not entering politics, and will
not engage in any lobbying what
ever. The league Is strictly what
II purports to bean organizatio
OF women who served overseas. and
It's purpose is to assist In the care
OF disabled soldiers and American
women who were disabled in the
service overseas" declares the state.
ment issued by the executive com.
mittee.
a favorable report, II was stated.
has been given members of the
league on the bin granting a char
ter to the league, similar to that
OF tho American Legion. The league
Is composed of 1000 women VINO
served overseas during the war.
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
ENTRY
LIST RECORDED
|. BY.H0RSE SHOW
Mrs. Helen 3. Jones Arrives
From Porto Rico With
Prize Exhibits.

Officials of the National Capital
Horse Show Association are swamp
I'd" under a deluge OF last.minute
entries, sent by mail. and which in
sure the entry list being the largest
in the history OF the association.
While the male entrants are In the
majority, there will be a large num-
ber OF women riders who will show
their horses, starting next Friday.
Mrs. Helen Buchanan Jones.
daughter OF Gen. James A. Buchanan
and a notable horsewoman. has ar
rived from Porto Rico with her string
of horses. including her famous
hunter, Jessie Dear. Mrs. Jones
rides and shows her own horses.
Other women who have entered and
will ride their own horses are Mrs.
st. Clair Bowen. Miss Anna Hamlin.
Miss Martha Lamar Ellis. Mrs.
Gerald FitzGerald. Miss Ruth Hitch
cock, Miss Katrina Mccormick. Mrs.
ID. Rorke. Miss Lillian 8. Sanger.
Miss Mary z. Sanger. Miss Evelyn
Walker, Mrs. A. J. Cummings and
Mrs. Julia b. Whiting. Miss Eliza
beth Mitchell, daughter of Brig. Gen.
and Mrs. William Mitchell. who was
the sensation of last years show,
will ride again this year.
The largest entry received from q
single person is that OF Walker c.
Lambert of the Mount View Farms.
Germantown, Md, with forty-four
entries.
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
MRS. w. n. HEBRON PICKED
TO LEAD CENTURY CLUB

Mrs. w. II. Heron was yesterday
afternoon chosen to head the Cen
fury Club at It's annual meeting
and election OF officers at the Cos
mos Club. More than 200 members
OF the club attended the election.
Other officers elected were Mrs. F,
II. BRIGGS and Mrs. r. G. Wilkin,
vice presidents; Mrs. A. II. Brook
and Mrs. r. q. Yard. secretaries
Miss Myra Hendley, treasurer, and
Mrs. w. c. Allen, assistant treasurer.
Board OF trustees elected is com.
posed of Miss Grace Williams, Mrs.
Truman Abbe, Mrs. Fred r. War.
rington and Mrs. J. G. Merrimsn.
Mrs. Lyman Swormstedt. Mrs. A.
r. Tracy, Mrs. f. c. Hardy and
Mrs J. T. Eslin were elected dele.
gates TO attend the summer con.
vention at Chautauqua, N. Y. A
resolution approving the work OF
the committee in charge OF the
George Washington Memorial was
adopted.
The Washington times., 1922-05-05

WARNS FRANCE
ONRUSSPOL|CY
Republic Must Choose Between
Belgium and Britain. Is
Ultimatum.
By 8. ID. wEYER.
International NeSss Service.

Genoa, May 6.-Inter-allie war
debts loomed up today as the club
with which Premier Lloyd George.
Of England. is trying to swins
France back into line in the inter.
national economic conference. II Is
learned that the British premier has
conveyed a clear warning to France
that she must choose between Bel
gfur, and Britain in her future attt
tude toward Russia.
Lloyd George IL reported to have
made It emphatically plain that he
will not allow Belgium to wreck ths
conference because of the recalct
trant attitude toward Russia
The German delegation today b0
gan TO exert friendly but urgent pres
pressure upon the Russians to have
them accept the allied conditions for
recognition Of the Moscow soviet
government.
The Germans are doing this partly
because they feel II Is an opportunity
70 make new eastern friends by steer,
ing a moderate course and partly be
cause Premier Lloyd George has
made II plain to Chancellor Wirtb
and Foreign Secretary Walter Rath.
enau that he expected German az.
sistance in persuading the Russians
to accept the allied statement OF con.
ditions.
II is understood that in return
the British Premier promised to see
what he could do for Germany on
the indemnity question and will
strive for any solution OF the prob.
threatened by Premier Poincare OF
| France.
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
MASK AND BAUBLE CLUB
SHOW TO BE REPEATED

The Mask and Bauble Club OF
Georgetown University presented
yesterday in a highly successful
manner Shakespeare's Julius Cae-
sar" at the Gonzsga Theater before
a large and sppreciative audience.
The production will be repeated to-
night and is given ror the benefit OF
the university's athletic association.
The committee IL charge includes
Charles O'Malley. chairman: Charles
O'Byrne apd James Kirwin.
The cast is composed OF James Nc.
Gowan. Robert Morgan. Laurence
Downey. Joseph O'Connell, John
O'Neil, Robert Ward, Joseph Nc
Donough. John F. DAILY. Louis Slat.
terry. Arthur Lynch. Thomas ker-
nan, Edward Lynch. James McLarn.
ney. Charles Clifford, Joseph Nc
CULLEN, Charles O'Byrne. William
Kalt. Thomas Slattery. Frank Ma.
honey, Michael Bruder. James Kir-
win. James McLarney. and Charles
perlttZ
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
PAN-AMER!CAN
UNION WILL ASK
CANADA To JOIN
Dominion Will Be Invited to
Fifth Conference in Chile
Next March.
BY HARRY l.. ROGERS,
Interna tionaI News Service.

Canada probably will be invited TO
participate in the Fifth Pan-Ameri-
can Conference. which convenes in
Santiago. Chile, next March, IL was
learned on high authority today.
Initial steps already have been
taken among members OF the union
of twenty-one American republics
toward sounding out the govern
ments OF Canada and Great Britain
with a view 10 asCertaining their
views upon n proposal for Canada 20
take part in the conference and later
become a member OF the union.
An effort also is being made TO
ascertain the attitude OF the United
States Government toward such a
proposal. the general conviction be-
ing that Great Britain would be less
likely TO interpose an objection II il
were known that the United States
looked with favor upon the idea.
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
PASSED BY HOUSE HITS ILLICIT DRUG TRAFFIC HARD BLOW
New Tariff Should Be
Passed Some Time
In 1916

The probable date of passage
Of the tariff bill at the present
rate Of progress in the Senate
has been fixed by Treasury ex-
perts at September 20. 1916.
Senator McCumber informed the
Senate yesterda-.
The bill hGs been before tho
Senate thirteen days and in
that time three amendments
have been disposed Of" the Sen
ator said. "As there are 1000
COMMITTEES amendments, not
counting the large number of
individual amendments. it has
been figured out that the final
amendment will he disposed Of
on or about the date given"
The Senator complained Of
the use of time by Senators for
discussion Of politics and other
subjects while the tariff bill is
pending and urged them TO give
more attention tn the bill while
IL is before the Senate.
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
Sun Will Let You Know
Weather l Week
In Advance
ny VsiverSal Service.

Weather can BE- accurately
forecast q week In advance
by watching sun spots. DR.. C.
G. Abbot. director Of the astro-
physical laboratory Of the
Smithsonian Institution. has re-
ported to the National Academy
Of Sciences
The weather bureau Of Ar
Tcntina s~ns out forecasts .
week N advance based upon
soar excavations telegraphed
m daily from the Smithsonian
ee<-~ ItoyJ at Montexuma.
Ck1A Dr. Abcot said
Nh>n~x~r q serses Of spots
passes scross the surface of the
sun TIE amount Of heat and
Exh; gwen off falls from I to
S per cert Any change In the
sun. rays has an effect upon
the weather and electrical con-
dIrions Of the earth. The lat
ter also affects radio communi-
cation. excessive electrical con-
ditions producing static. which
dersnges Transmission.
Or. Abbot said that the heat
radiated from the sun amounts
to l-94 calories per square CEN
timeter per minute. This would
be sufficient to melt q layer Of
ice 424 feet thick all around the
sun
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
MABEL GARRISON'S BABY
LIVES BUT A FEW HOURS

BALTIMORE. May 5.-Mabel Gar.
rison, opera singer, who has been In
hospital here for some time. rc.
Gently gave birth to a girl, but the
child died after a few hours, II be.
came known today.
Miss Garrison In the wife Of George
Siemonn, formerly a professor at the
Peabody Conservatory.
Miss Garrison's physicians say
that she will he able TO leave the hos
pitsl In a few days,
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
O'CONNOR PLAYERS WILL
GIVE Benefit SHOW

The O'Connor Players will give .
benefit performance for the Welfare
Lea que Of the Postoffice Department
Saturday night at $50 o'clock. at
the Postoffice building, Eleven
street and Pennsylvania avenue.
The performance will consist OF
three one-act plays, including, Aunt
Jane" a comedy. with Helen Hur.
ley playing the leading role. sup.
ported by Susan Freeman. Louise
Carmody and Samuel Smith; Boot.
leg" a pantomine play, and old
Clothes" a character comedy.
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
ROTARlANS TAKE "CHllD
CRUSADERS" SIGHTSEEING

Juvenile members of the Children's 3
Crusade. who came to Washington
to make a personal appeal for re.
lease OF their fathers from Federal
prisons. were given n sightseeing
trip this morning by the Washington
Rotary Club, in their recently &C.
quired bus.
Another attempt will be made this
afternoon by the Crusaders to see
President Harding at the White
House in an effort to acQuaint him
with the object OF their mission to
WashinEton.
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
U.s.. To RESUME
SHOALS WORk|N
MONTH,|SC[A|N|
Sen. Norris Declares $780,
900 Appropriation to Garry
Out Project Will Be Passed.
By International News Service.

One year OF idleness in the Govern.
ment's construction OF water.
power and nitrate project at Muscle
Shoals. Ala. will he broken within
thirty days. it was predicted today h,
Senator Norris OF Nebraska. chair.
man OF the Senate Agriculture Com
mittee.
An amendment for an appropria
ton OF $500. 900. to provide funds
for resumption OF the work. will BE-
added TO the army appropriation bill
In the Senate early next week. Nor.
ris said. It's passage In insured
through full support from the Senate
agricultural bloc"
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
PROVIDES
FINE AND
JAIL TERM
Not One Dissenting Voice on
Measure to Prohibit Any
\ Narcotic Imports.
~ Universal Service.

, di-sth blow is aimed st the
nhc.J d:ug traffic in the Nit-s
States and the opium curse ir
China in the anti-nsrcotic bal
passed by the House yesterday.
The measure came from the
Ways and Means COMMITTEES with
the solid backing Of both Repub.
licans and Democrats. and in the
brief discussion on the floor wa.
urged by both parties. Not a
voice on either side was raisec
against 1t. and the chorus Of ayes
on a viva voce vote eliminated the
formality of roll call.
Provisions Of Bill.
The legislation now goes TO the
Senate. where It is hoped its passsge
may be expedited.
The bill is designed TO carry into
null effect the obligs tions assumed
by the United States under the Inter.
national Opium Convention OF 1912
Its chief provisions are:
/. Absolute prohibition against
the importation OF any narcotic
leaves in such amounts as the
Federal Narcotics Control Board"
which the bill creates. finds neces-
eary for medical and legitimate
uses only. The board is to be COM
posed of the Secretaries OF State.
Treasury and Commerce.
2. Absolute prohibition against
the expectation OF smoking opium
and opium prepared for smoking,
and prohibition against the ex.
portation OF any narcotic drug to
any other country, except TO those
countries which are parties TO the
opium convention and maintain
adequate licensing systems for the
control OF imports. To such Coun-
tries exports may be made. with
the permission OF the board, which
shall demand proof that the drugs
proposed for expectation are 10 be
applied exclusively for medical AMI
legitimate uses within the country
TO which they are to be exported,
that they will not be re-exported.
and that there is an actual
shortage OF and a demand for such
drug for medical and legitimate
uses in that country.
3. Absolute prohibition against
admission 10 the United states or
shipments OF smoking opium or
opium prepared for smoking In
transit to another country. and a
similar prohibition against ship
ments in transit of all narcotic
drugs. except when the permission
Of the board is obtained.
$1,000 Fine Provided.
A fine of $4,000 and impri.orren,
OF ten years is provided for violations
OF tho proposed law. This penalty
would apply to any person who
smuggles in drugs or has any con.
nection with their handling after
they are brought in. Summary seiz
ure and confiscation is provided in
case Of smuggled drugs being discov.
cred.
An alien resident Of the United
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
CHAR|TYOF j. s.
IS |SNEEDEDHERE,
SAYSPUbL|SHER
c. K. MccIatchy Opposed to
Further Relief for Europe
Until Our Wants Arc Met.
BY WILLIAM HARD.
Cosmopelitan News Service.

c. X. McClatchy. of Sacramento,
Cal. having taken a vacation from
running the Sacramento Bee in order
to spend . couple Of years looking
around In Europe. and having just
The Washington times., 1922-05-05

returned to his
native land from
those two years
Of observation.
tells me that 1t
In Just about
time that we
stopped hurling
our money into
tho relief OF des-
titute er 9 ons
abroad and be.
gan to think a
little bit more
about the desti-
tute persons who
live right under
our own eyes in
I h q l. nit e d
States. Mr.. Nc.
CATCHY says:
The Washington times., 1922-05-05

ruary 27 last, the police found in
his possession nitro glycerin in
addition to an up.to date safe
blowers kit. Strom. ii was charged
had stolen six fur coats. each val
ued AZ 5000 from store at BIG
Seventh street northwest.
The Washington times., 1922-05-05
SafebIower Convicted.

Arthur G. Strom was convicted
Yesterday in criminal court No. I.
Chief Justice Mccoy presiding. Of
grand larceny. When arrested Feb.