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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
e scouting trip and the pair were
fired upon by an enemy machine,
gun 100 yards distant.
TWO WOMEN ON PROHIBIT.
TON

The difference between prohi-
bition in theory and prohibition
in practice was strikingly illus
trated by the contrasting obserya-
tons Of two women engaged in
the commendable business or So
cial reform, and whose remarks
were reported in almost parallel
columns of the local newspapers.
Miss Cora Frances Stoddard,
national director of the W. C.
7. U. scientific propaganda in
schools, spoke under the auspices
of the Quarterly Meeting of
Friends, end called upon her aud
itors to fight to prevent the re-
turn of wine and beer. She de-
clared her belief that prohibition
is succeeding in this country, al
though she admitted that many
people are still drinking. 81
base my belief of success" she
said, con reports of fewer arrests
for drunkenness and fewer cases
Of domestic brutality and cruel
ty." This would be grand news,
if true; but it isn't. The police
of every large city in the country
are constantly testifyihg to the in
crease in drunkenness and bru-
tality.
Miss Stoddard and her audien-
ces may hot be inclined to credit
all that tht police say, but it will
do them no harm to listen to the
observations of another woman
who has had exceptional oppor-
tunities for observation. Major
Hattie Hopkins is in charge of
the Rescue Home of the Volun-
teers Of America, at No. 303 N.
Ninth street. She is, therefore,
in the midst of things and is enab
led to see how every day in every
way we are getting worse and
worse. Conditions in the Ten
derloin," she says, "are ten times
worse than at any period in the
regime of the saloon. The horri
bic poisons that are being sold
here make beasts of men. rob
them of their reason, and make
them revert TO the animal, etc"
Would it not be we'll for those
eager for the truth to give Major
Hopkins hearing? They might
at least ponder these few sentcn-
ces:
| must say in all honesty that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
Reorganizers Shelve
Towner-Sterling Bill

Washington, March II - Al
though President Harding's plan
for reorganization of the Gov
eminent departments has been
placed in the hands of the JOINT
congressional committee on the
reorganization of the administra-
tive branch fthe Government,
there is no chacn efor the scheme
to receive any consideration at the
hands of the present Congress.
Leaders, however, predict that
early action viii be taken upon
it in the next Congress.
The reorganization plan is a
compromise in many ways; too
many conflicting interests had to
be placated to make it truly revo-
lutionary in character. Among
Others, the Demonstrating bill
proposing a Department of Edu-
cation, with a Secretary in the
| Presidents Cabinet, is side-track-
ed for the proposed Department OF
( Education and Welfare, in which
! will be combined not only Govern
,nrent education measures. but
such astivities as public health,
characterization, the children'S
bureau, women's bureau, bureau
of education, Indian schools, How
ard University, Columbia Institu-
ton for the Deaf, St. Elizabeth's
Hospital, Freedmen's Hospital
and the bureau of pensions.
Friends of the Demonstrating
bill in Congress, who have the
backing of some twenty-five mil
lion Americans in favor of max
ing the new Government Depart
ment exclusively educational, viii
by no means give up the fight
The plan proposed ito Congress is
but plan; it must be translated
into bill, pass a congressional
and Senate committee, ii confer
ence committee, and then pass both
Houses of Congress before it be-
comes a law. 1t is considered q
victory by friends of education to
get the proposed new departmen:
called Education and Welfare.
rather than simply "Welfare" OF
"Welfare and Education" but
department exclusively devoted to
education is the end and aim of
hundreds of organizations through
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
8. r. Cooarich Net
'roEt s3,047. 1863.
h922 Return Compares
With Big Loss of
1 Previous Year

The report of the B. F. Good
rich Company for the year end
I'D December 81, 1922, shows net
profit of Ss.047,769 after charges
md depreciation bpt before Fed
&ral taxes equivalent, after pre-
ferred dividends. to rs cents a
share earned on the 60l 400 shares
Of no par common, compared with
la loss of sS,9s3,4O1 the previous
1year. Net sales by the company
were 92,649,7l against $780,
6s7, S39, while manufacturing ex-
penses were sS6,631,1 64, against
sec, 764 ,OOs. The surplus after
dividends amountedf to $4i2,Oa9,
against a deficit of s12,5u,971.
The balance sheetspf, the com
pany as Of December 81, 1922,
shows total current assets Of So, !
T99,32s, of which S5,49f,5Ss2ss%as
cash on hand, Sl5,10S in Liberty
bonds, S21, s27,S77 in trade notes
and accounts receivable and S652-
isis ir other notes an daccounts
and sundry advances. Raw ma
terials and supplies, partly man.
ufactured and finished stock, were
placed at S22,S1l, 993-
In his remarks to stockhold-
ers, Bertram G. Works, president
said: Our sales since the be-
ginning of the year have shown
a marked improvement when COM
pared with the corresponding per-
iod of last year and there is every
indication that the demand for
your company's products, which
have been constantly maintained
in quality, is steadily increasing
Further economics have been Ell
feeted during the past year In
operating costs, and as we have
started the NV year wit hour in
ventories of raw materials on
hand and under contract for flu
ture delivery at market or cost
prices, whichever were lower
your director STE ejulstifed in
anticipating a favorable showing
Nor the current year"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12
immigration Laws
Not to be Changed

Washington, March II - Al
though witnesses representing
many industries urged the Sen
ate Committee on immigration to
let down the bars to admit la
Dor from abroad, Republican lead
ors decided, after conferences with
Senator's and Representatives,
that no change shall be made by
this Congress in the restriction
law.
Opposition to the changed basis
and exclusion of japanese were
issues n the new bill which make
its acceptance doubtful at any
time.
Adoption of the , per cent
quota based on the 1890 census
would be a deliberate ciscrimi-
nation against the so-called new
er immigration, said many mem
bers of Congress.
"If it is not intended arbitrari-
ly to discriminate against the
immigration from Austria, Czecho.
Slovakia, Denmark, Italy, Nor
way, Poland, Roumania, Sweden
and other countries, why Cid the
proponents Of the measure take
the 1890 census?" a report or
the now definitely shclved bill
asks. 1T is too apparent that it
is intended not to reduce immi-
grafton from Great Britain or
Germany, but completely to stop
almost all immigration from all
other countries"
The cry for more cheap for
,eien labor comes from steel mills,
mines, and contractors who want
"hunkies" to do the most unskill-
ed kind of manual labor. Ameri-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12

cans will not do such work, ex-
cept at a high price. But Amer
leans generally have indicated they
would rather pay an increased
price in money for steel, railroads.
and buildings than the increased
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-12

price of depreciation in the so 'e
of citizenship, which ineV a''y
follows throwing down The ga.
and letting an enormous influx o.
ignorant foreigners into this coun-
try.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02

crease of nearly $4,000. Eleven
employees are added to the different
departments of the institution,
while the allowance for supplies is
also increased. 1t is estimated that
this institution will gain 500 pa
tients during the next two years.
More for Stockton
A total of $l,409,692, or S4S,000
more than in the previous budget,
is the sum allowed the Stockton
state hospital. New employees are
also given this Institution, which
will, it is estimated, gain 200 pa
tients during the coming biennium.
The Sonorna state home is given
81, ,629, 9,6S1.l0, or q 100000 increase.
Thirty thousand will pay the salar-
les of new employees needed to care
for the 220 patients which it is es-
timated this institution will gain
during the life of the budget.
The budget also carries an item of
s270,00o for the deportation of in
sane, aud prisoners, an increase of
$4,000 over the last biennium s ap-
preparation for this work.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
PLEASE REMIT.
ASSESSOR SAYS
TO TAX PAYERS
Weaver's For ces Will
Make Rounds for
Citizenship Dues

The good citizens of Imperial
county this month will be called up
on to make their periodical contri-
button to the fund that is annually
expended in keeping the govern
mental machinery working.
County Assessor Wiley NJ. Weaver
desires to prepare the public for the
visits he and his assistants expect
to make, by calling attention to the
fact that the assessing and tax col
lecting season is now here.
Pay in Advance
Taxes on personal property not
secured by real estate are payable
at the time of assessment, Mr..
Weaver states, "and, on account of
a recent court ruling it is obligatory
upon the assessor or his deputies to
get the money at the time of assess
ment, as there is no means avail
able with which to pay the deputy
for making extra calls to collect.
1.-The assessor, if left TO his own
inclinations, would be inclined to be
lenient as to a little extra time for
payment, but on account of the
court ruling relative to extra pay
for deputies in collecting money
that they failed to get on their first
round, he is now placed in the un-
favorable position of having TO
force collection at the time of as
sessment.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
LEGAL ADVERTISING
SUMMONS

In the Superior Court of the State
OF California, in and for the County
of Imperial.
Ruth NJ. Downey, plaintiff, VS..
Carl A. Downey, defendant:
The People of the State of Cali
fornia send greeting to Carl A.
Downey, defendant:
You are hereby directed to appear
and answer the complaint in an
action entitled as above, brought
against you in the Superior Court of
the County of Imperial, State of
California, within ten days after the
service on you of this summons-if
served within this county; or within
80 days if served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said plaintiff
will take Judgment for any money
or damages demanded in the com
plant, as arising upon contract, or
she will apply to the court for any
other relief demanded in the COM
plant.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State of California, this
25th day of November. 1922.
(SeaD NJ. S. COOK, Clerk.
BY f. B. KIRK, Deputy Clerk.
E. R. Simon and Harry B. Ellison,
attorneys for plaintiff.
Feb. 9-16-23, Mar. 2-9.16-23-30 Apr 6
Jan 81 Feb 7 II q 90
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
STATE HOSPITALS
ARE INCREASED
BY new BUDGET
Curative Institutions to
Fare Better Than
Last Biennium
By United Press

SACRAMENTO, March 2.-Cura-
tive institutions in California fare
better under the budget of Cover
nor Friend w. Richardson than they
did during the two fiscal years
which will end this coming June
80, according to comparative fig
ures taken from the document.
The states hospitals are given an
increase in net appropriations of
approximately $650,o00 in the new
budget.
The net figure in the Richardson
budget is $6,312, 1925, while during
the two years now ending, the cura-
tive institutions received s5,664,-
fao
The hospitals at Mendocino and
Napa are lAe only ones which suf-
fer budget slash.
Increase of $4,000
The State Department of Institu-
tions is given $1O3,0 600 under the
Richardson budget, an increase of
approximately $4,000. While some
items are reduced, there is included
a new $25, 600 appropriation for de-
portation not contained in the previ-
Gus budget.
The Agnew state hospital receives
$e9S, ,760, or about $4,000 more than
the previous appropriation. The
added amount will be largely cx-
pended for the salaries of new en-
ployes.
The Mendocino hospital is out $50,
600 in its appropriation being allow
ed $665,250. 1t is estimated, how
ever, that this institution will soon
lose 200 inmates, and the amount
deducted is taken from the appro-
lriation for supplies.
Napa Institution Cut
The Napa institution s appropria-
tion is also reduced $4,000, being
allowed Sl,349,0s0. \ general sal
ary reduction accounts for the major
portion of the saving effected.
The state hospital at Norwalk
gains Approximately 100000, with
budget for the next biennium of
s541,145. Practically all of the in
crease is for materials and supplies.
Thirteen employees are eliminated.
The Southern California State
Hospital, at Patton, is given an in
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
OF Harley Davidson Motorcycle by
Holder of Agistor's Leiu

Notice is hereby given that on
March 81, 1928, at three O. clock p.
m, at my residence, S35 Euclid
Ave, I will sell at public auction
one H. P. twin cylinded Harley
Davidson motorcycle, engine nuni-
Der F11007H, year 1914, Bore
8 sic now in my possession. Own
er unknown. Said auction will be
held under and by virtue of Sec
tion 3051 and 3052 of Civil Code
for satisfying an agistor s lien of
the undersigned on said motorcycle
in the sum of s45.50, together with
cost of advertising and sale. The
same being due me for repairs and
labor. .
CHESTER McNUTT.
Feb % Mar 2 10
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE
WHEREAS by deed of trust dat
ed June list, 1917, and recorded
July 10Th, 1917, in Book 1913, at
page 252 of Deeds, Records of the
County of Imperial, State of Cali
fornia, Bessie II. White and Henry
II. White, her husband, did grant
and convey the property therein
and hereinafter described to Louis
Breiling, as trustee, to secure among
other things the payment of TWEEN
ty promissory notes of even date
Herewith for the sum Of $283. 80
each, the first thereof maturing
June 1st, 1918, and one note matur.
ing on June LIST. Of each year sue.
cessively thereafter, the last note
maturing on June LIST. 1887; said
notes being drawn on the amorti-
zation plan and covering a princi-
pal indebtedness of 100000 and
each note bearing interest at the
rate of seven percent per annum
from maturity until paid; and all
of said notes being made payable
to and delivered to The Union Cen
tral Life Insurance Company, cor
poration; aud
WHEREAS said Union Central
Life Insurance Company has been
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE

WHEREAS by deed Of trust dat
ed June 1st, 1917, and recorded
July 10Th, 1917, in Book 1873, at
page 249 Of Deeds, Records of the
County Of Imperial, State Of Cali
fornia, Bessie II. White and Henry
II. White, her husband, did grant
and convey the property therein
and hereinafter described to Louis
Breiling, as trustee, to secure among
other things the payment Of TWEEN
ty' promissory notes of even date
Herewith for the sum of $283.S9
each, the first thereof maturing
June 1st, 1918, and one note matur-
ing on Juno 1st of each year sue
cessivcly thereafter, the last note
maturing On June lst, 1887; said
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
WILSON SCHOOL
ARBOR DAY PROGRAM
BY Robert Skeen--7-B

A program, to which all of our
friends are invited, will be held in
the auditorium of Wilson school
next Wednesday at o'colek. The
program follows:
Songs by 6-B class--(a) Tree
Song; o. Arbor Day Song; sA-
The History of Arbor Day. S-B-
Debate by four boys: Lilac Waltz,
orchestral; 7-A-Bird, Flower and
Tree quotations; 7-B--The Story of
Burbank; 6-A--Wild Flowers of the
Desert, Tame Flowers; 6-B-The
State Flower; Piano Solo-Carolyn
Lee.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
NO. Sits IN BANKRUPTCY
BANKRUPTCY PETITION FOR
DISCHARGE AND ORDER OF
NOTICE THEREON

In the District Court Of the United
States for the Southern Division,
Southern District Of California
In the Matter of Walter F. Wey-
dell, Bankrupt.
To the Honorable Oscar A. Trip
pet, Judge Of the District Court of
the United States for the Southern
District of California.
Walter F. Weydell. of the city of
Holtville, in the County of I'm
perial, and State of California, in
said District, respectfully repre-
sents that on the 18th day of Janu
ary, last past, he was duly ad
Judged bankrupt under the acts of
Congress relating to bankruptcy;
that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights Of property,
and has fully complied with all the
requirements of said acts and of
the orders of the court touching
his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE, He prays that he
may be decreed by the court 10
have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate
under said bankrupt acts, except
such debts as are excepted by la"
from such discharge.
Dated this 9th day of February
A. D., 1928.
WALTER F. WEYDELL,
... Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
Southern District of California, IS.
On this 2Sth day of February
A. D., 1928, on reading the Petition
for Discharge of the above-named
Bankrupt, it is
Ordered BY the Court, that q
hearing be had upon the same on
the 7th day of May, A. d., 1929
before the said court, at Los An
geles, California, in said district
at 10 o, clock in the forenoon; and
that notice thereof be published III
Imperial Valley Press, newspape!
printed in said district, and that al
known creditors and other persons
in interest may appear at the said
time and place and show cause, il
any they have, why the prayer OF
the SAID petitioner should not DC
granted.
And it is further ordered by the
court, that the clerk shall send
| by mail, to all known creditors
copies of said petition and this or
der, addressed to them at their
places of residence as stated.
WITNESS The Honorable Oscar
A. Trippet, Judge of tho said
court, and the seal thereof, at Los
Angeles, California, in said district
on the 2Sth day of February, A
D., 1923.
CHAS. N. WILLIAMS, Clerk
BY Murray Z. Wire, Deputy Clerk
(Seal of the Court
Huber A. Collins, Attorney for
Bankrupt. Holtville, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES s SALE

WHEREAS, by deed Of trust dat
cd June lst, 1917, and recorded July
18th 1917, in book 1913, ut page 255
of Deeds, records of the County Of
Imperial, State Of California, Bessie
II. White aud Heary II. White, her
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
HEALTH PROGRAM AT PALACE
By Cleo Atkins. S-B

All school pupils were invited to
a free show given by Mr.. Cook of
the Palace theater Wednesday, Feb
ruary 2S. The show began with a
short pageant in which the Pied
Piper of Health and the Spirit of
Health were the two important fig
ures. After this came n moving
picture Of science and health.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
FOLK DANCING
By Marjorie Morris

Since the weather nas been windy
and rainy the girls of Wilson school
have had folk dancing inside the
building instead of the regular
physical education exercises out
doors.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
HEALTH POSTERS

The hall of the Wilson school is
decorated with many beautiful and
educative posters sent out by the
state board of health.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02

Big Dance at McCabs School
Friday night, March 2. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02
Too Late to Classify

FOR SALE-Four young cows, two
fresh now, two heavy springers,
two yearling heifers, bred, one
Jersey bull, extra good, 8 years
old. J. w. Ingram, Rt. A, Box
SO, Imperial, Calf. 2t2
FOR SALE-Ford Coupe, 1922
model, Al condition, Ruxstell
Axle. Office Phone 22l. Res.
Phone 126W. j. ID. Adams.
2t6
WANTED-Work for teams all
kinds of equipment. w i'll take
bankable note for six months for
pay. j. G. Daley, Box 204, Ell
Centre. 2tl
WAiNTED-Tenants for 60 acres,
more or less, good houses and
equipment. First house east of
Heber. A. NJ. Wright. 2t2
LEGAL ADVERTISING
No. 1926 .t...s Dept. !
STYMKNNo
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-02

ever since the execution of said
promissory notes and now is the
owner and holder thereof; and
WHEREAS said The Union Cen
trail Life Insurance Company in or
der to preserve and protect its Sc
curity for the payment of said pro-
missory notes and in the interest
of said trust and pursuant to the
terms thereof, was compelled to
and did pay the following items at
the following times, to-wit:
Date Item Amount
Dec. IL, 192i-irrigation
tax 1919-1920 .................,...$180.17
Dec. 12, 1921-State and
County taxes 1919-1920.... 164.46
Dec. 4, 1920-Assessment on
water stock hereinafter
mentioned ........................... 800
May 4, 1921 Assessment
on water stock hereinaf-
ter mentioned .................. $500
Aug. 16, 1921-Assessment
on water stock hereinaf-
ter mentioned ................... 65 100
Dec. 12, Reimbursement
on water stock hereinaf-
ter mentioned ................... 52.19
May IL, 1922-Assessment
on water stock hereinaf-
ter mentioned ................. $500
Aug. Is, 1922-Assessment
on water stock hereinaf-
ter mentioned .......... 1000
Expenses on advancement
of taxes 200
all of which sums are secured by
said Deed of Trust and bear in
Evening star., 1923-04-18
Battle Fought in Potomac Park,
But 1t Was Only Playing at Var

cred during the advance by scouts
who proceeded the advance about lou
yards.
AS the scouts crossed the road $50
yards to the northeast they were fired
upon, and Immediately took cover To
seek the enemy. After estimating the
situation the platoon leader built up
the firing line with the assault section
and held out the support section fer
further Developments. With the as
sault section in the firing line, the
platoon leader, however. found that
the strength was insufficient to ad
vance and directed the use of the sup
port section to reinforce the firms
line.
Forces Go Forward.
With the support section in the
firing line the platoon leader had suf-
ficient fire superiority to advance his
unit by fire and movement. Individ-
uals were started forward and as the
fire of the attackers increased larger
groups were advanced.
AS the platoon approached the as
saultinE distance $50 bayonets were
fixed, one man in a squad at a time
fixing his bayonet in order not to
lose fire superiority. The assault
then took place. each man using as
sault fire, firing an aimed shot as ha
advanced. When within fifty yards
the platoon leader led the charge
The attacking forces drove the
enemy from the position and left a
small group to mop up" the point
of resistance The others were col
lected by the platoon leader and re-
organized. =