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Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
BANKS DENOUNCE
THOSE WHO OPPOSE
DRAINAGE PROJECT
Those Who Oppose Work
Hinder Progress,
is Claim

For the purpose of assisting the
Imperial Irrigation District in ear
rying out the drainage program
which has been undertaken in order
to reclaim land in Imperial Valley,
and to eliminate rs much as possi-
BILE, opposition to the drainage svs-
tenn by individuals, the Imperial
Valley Bankers Association has
passed the following resolutions:
Work Merits Aid
WHEREAS, the Imperial Irriga
ton District has undertaken q com
prehensive system of drainage in
the Imperial Valley, which in the
Judgment of this Association is Wit
ally essential to the permanent well
fare of the valley, and
WHEREAS, the Imperial District
Directors merit the support and co
operation of both individuals and
local organizations in their efforts
to do this work quickly, economical
ly and efficiently, and
WHEREAS, certain individual
land owners are hindering this work
by refusing to grant desired rights
of-way for drainage bitches to the
detriment of their own land, the
land of their neighbors, and the
credit of the whole valley, now
therefore be il
Condemn Opposition
RESOLVED, that the Imperial
Valley Bankers Association is OPP
posed to such obstructive methods
on the part of the few who are not
disposed to make a reasonable per-
sonal sacrifice that the many may
be served, as undemocratic, unpatri-
otie, and unworthy of the conduct
and principles displayed by the
rank and file of men and women
who people this valley, and further
be il
RESOLVED, that the secretary of
this association send copy of this
resolution to the directors of the I'M
perial Irrigation District with the
statement that he is prepared to
mail copy Of this resolution to any
and all obstructionists that they
may name 20 I'm.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
Judge Cole Will
Hold Court in
L. A. for Month

Judge Franklin J. Cole has been
designated by Governor Richardson
to hold court during an extra ses-
sion of the Los Angeles county su
perior court for the month of June,
and will leave Ell Centre the latter
part of this month, to remain away
possibly six weeks. The superior
courts in Los Angeles county are
eongested with cases, and it has be-
come necessary TO elist tie aid of
judges from ether counties, in order
TO get the work done. No civil
eases have been set in Judge Cole
department here for June, and
Judge Conkling viii hear any Grim
inal cases that may arise, in addi-
tion 10 his regular civil calendar.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
L. A. Man Dies in
Auto Back East
BY United Press Leased Wire

BUFFALO, \. Y, May l6.-John
II. Scott, IS, wealthy railroad con-
tractor OF Los Angeles, California,
died in his automobile today while
returning TO California from a visit
10 his old home near Syracuse.
His death occurred about mile
east of the village of Ripley His
chauffeur at once summoned a ply
sician but Scott was past medical
aid. The cause Of death was given
as apoplexy.
. This was Scott s first visit to his
old home in % years. His father
was one of the contractors for the
old Erie railroad.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
EASTSIDE NEWS

The Woman s Home Community
Club held its closing meeting last
night. The meeting was largely at
tended, the public being invited to
listen to a program prepared for
the meeting. The Eastside school
orchestra furnished numbers for the
meeting. Miss Lucille Galley. sang
solo. Mrs. w. A. Payne and Miss
Ruby Berklev gave readings. The
organization came into being last
autumn through the activities of
the Civic Committee of the Ten
Thousand Club. Mesdames Morgan,
Seers and Goss composed this com
mittee and were untiring in their
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
HOLTVILLE WOMAN
BURIED TOMORROW

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma
Elizabeth Hess, who died yesterday
afternoon at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Aline X. Woodward at
Holtville, viii be held tomorrow
morning at 10 o o'clock from the fun.
eral parlors of B. E. Lemons in this
city. The Rev. c. E. Reynolds of
Holtville will officiate and burial
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Hess was II years of age
and had made her home with her
daughter for several months past.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
VRIVE GIVEN
$3.50 FINE

Frank Vrive, who was arrested in
Calipatria Monday, charged with IL
legal possession of liquor, was fined
$3.50 following a hearing before
Justice Of the Peace Myers at Cal
ipatria yesterday afternoon. Not
having the funds available at the
time, Vrive was taken to Jail, but it
was stated he would probably be
able to pay the fine in day or two.
Officials stated today there is n
possibility of federal action ,being
taken against Vrive, whom it is be-
lieved has been smuggling liquor
across the international line, from
Meyicali.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
Mullen Arrested
on Gun Charge

Harry Mullen, colored, former
janitor ut the county courthouse,
and now operating shoe shine
parlor on Fifth street, was arrested
last night by Officers Applegate
and Bogue, on complaint of Ted
Moss, also eolored, who charged him
with threatening him with gun.
When arraigned before Judge V.
n. Thompson in the police court this
morning, he pleaded not guilty and
the ease was continued until May
"a, the defendant being released on
S400 bail.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

efforts to be of great service. Ad-
dresses, lectures, demonstrations in
domestic work and literary and
musical numbers have been contrib
uted. Plans are made for Il large
and more scrviceable work next
wear.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
FOR EXCHANGE

3lS acre farm in famous Red
River Valley, Minnesota. All good
land, well improved, z room house,
barn, 2 graineries, well, etc. Price
500 per acre. -ant Imperial Val
ley land OF business.
II. j. DUNN,
Adv. Redlands, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
Exide Batteries, skillfuI work on
all makes Of Batteries. G. E. Cog.
gins Battery Shop. Adv,

Low Rates for Corvention-The
Southern Pacific Company has an
nounced low rates for the state con-
veution of Disabled Veterans of the
World War, to be held at Sacra-
mento, May 23 TO %. The rate pub
lished is fare and one half for the
round trip, upon proper identified
tion. Certificates will be sold May
q TO % inclusive with return trip
good until May 2S.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
Popular Clerk Leaves Town

Popular Clerk Leaves Town
Harry Adams, for several years en-
ployed by the Imperial Valley Hard
ware Company, left yesterday for
Big Bear Lake, where he will work
through the summer for 4 hardware
company. At the close of the sea.
son at Big Bear, Mr.. Adams and his
family will move to San Bernardino,
where the company operates Il store
the year round. Mr.. Adams made
many friends during his stay here,
who will regret to learn Of his de-
parture.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
Meet Me at Steve's.-adv.

Mrs. J. r. Duke has returned from
National City where she was called
on account of the illness of her
mother, who after five week s time
improved sufficiently to be brought
to FL Centre by Mrs. Duke.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
Elmer A. Todds Music Studio
624 Olive. Phone 466W. Adv,

Chester Kluck, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Kluck, has returned
from Berkeley after a year in the
university. He will spend the sum-
mer with his parents.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
Cromie Thankful for Assistance

james Cromie, proprietor of the
sheet metal works on Broadway,
whose shop was partly destroyed in
yesterdays fire, wishes to express
his thanks to those who assisted him
in removing his stock out of danger
and to members of the Ell Centre
fire department for their excellent
work in preventing the flames from
destroying his entire shop.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16
NEWS BRIEFS
i u FROM CITY AND COUNTY
Heavy Travel East-C. w. Rung,

Heavy Travel East-C. W. Runge,
district freight and passenger agent
of the Southern Pacific Company,
has been called 10 Los Angeles, to
assist officials of the Los Angeles
division in the heavy rush of pas
engers TO the east, following the in
PRODUCTION of low round trip summer
fares to eastern points yesterday.
Mr.. Runge advised the local office
this morning that Yesterday train
No. l02, the Sunshine Special, was
made up of three sections, and train
No. 4, the Golden State Limited,
carried four sections, in order to ae-
commodate the heavy traffic. Mr..
Runge will probably remain in Los
Angeles for several days.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

Don't Forget the Big Dance at
Seeley, Saturday night. Best Of
music. Adv,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

Money to Loan on automobile,
contracts bought. Fred B. Crosl
676 Main st. Phone $50. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

Wooda Blesy Dancing School, 723
Orange. Classical and ball room
tor children or adults. Phone 411W.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

When in San Diego, eat at the
Bristol Cafe, 103 West F. SIT Mr..
and Mrs. A. D. Harkey, Props. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

Stock Shipments Growing-Ycs-
terday's livestock shipments from
Imperial Valley consisted of 43 ears,
destined for Kansas City. The train
was made up of 20 ears from Braw-
ley, II from Calipatria, seven from
Calexico and four from Heber.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

Edde Batteries, the maximum
com mbination of Power and Lona
Life. c. E. Coggins Battery Shop.
Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

We're All Going to Seeley
dance, Saturday night. Best music
in the valley. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

Table d'Hote Dinner, 81 per Gov
sr. Special Tbone steak dinner, 90c
Hotel Barbara Worth. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Peek of l016
South Fourth street have leased
their home here and moved to
Santa Ana, where they will reside
in the future.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

Home Made Pies at Steve's.--adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

Natures Creates. Drink, it's
lemonade. Paul serves it fresh and
pure. United Stages Depot. ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

Dr.. Harry Hooper, Dentist. 64i
Main Street. Phone 3S2W. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-16

Merchants Lunch at Steve's,-
adv.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
CONSTRUCTION OF GREAT
 DAM BEGUN IN KENTUCKY
Dix River Dam to Surpass the Great Roosevelt Dam in Arizona,
 Acclaimed as Ideal Location.

High Bridge. Ky, Dec. 27.-Con- Dix River dam, near here. which when completed will surpass the Roosevelt dam in Arizona, according to engineers. It will be larger and will be capable of developing 30,00O horsepower as compared with 23,00O horsepower of the Roosevelt dam.
 For the last IA years engineers of international reputation have ac- claimed the location an ideal place to build a high dam.
 The project. when completed about February 1, 1925, will tower e70 feet between the rugged cliffs of Dix river gorge and will be the highest dam east of the Rocky Mountains, it is announced. The cost will be $7.000,. 900. More than 1,600,000 cubic yards of material will be used in its con- struction. It will be 700 feet thick at the base. tapering to 24 feet, and 760 feet wide at the top. Its back water will form a lake 36 miles long, storing approximately 6,O00.0o0, 900 cubic feet of water.
 Scientific calculations were made F years by prominent engineers from many parts of the world who check ed and rechecked calculations and estimates and at last approved the hydroelectric development project. Arthur P. Davis, aRengineer of inter national reputation, who planned and built the Roosevelt dam. is associated with l.. F. Harza. and other engineers in building the Dix dam.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
HAMPER WITH U. s. MAIL
Currency and Documents En Route for Rumania are Being Stolen, or ficials Conducting investigation.

Bucharest. Dec. 27.--The Ruman- ian government is convinced. after a searching investigation, that thefts of currency and valuable documents from American and Canadian mail to persons in Eumania are committed before the mail reaches this country The investigation resulted from the numerous complains made by officials and individuals whose mail had been tempered with.
 During the investigation a sack of rt gistered mail, shipped on a British steamship from an American port, was opened in the presence of Amer ican officials. The sack apparently was in pe~fect condition. but it was found that a number of the registered letters had been opened in transit and some of the contents taken.
 The Rumanian government has asked the United States government 10 start inquiries in that country and with the steamship companies.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27

the same estate, he said, he had borrowed q like sum to finance inn proyements on his Home ranch, which still remained unpaid.
 Practically all his holdings in New Mir. Fall said, and comprised at least 40 separate parcels of land. The rari- ed composition of the whole area was given by the Secretary as one of the causes of his troubles regarding tax es. The officials of Otero County, he said, attempted to assess him on the full value of the whole tract as i'm proved land as well as upon the value Of the improvements.
 His opposition to this assessment, he continued, was finally upheld in the courts. The legal fight over taxes began in 1921, according to Mir. Falls statement, and was finally settled in 1922. when he paid all back taxes on the basis for which hs had been contending
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
BEARDSLEY RESIGNS
 FROM TROLLEY POST
(Continued From First Page).

holidays and when Herbert c. Lyon resigned as starter to become mem Der of the police force, he was sue ceeded by NIT. Bryan. In 1910 Mir Bryan was rendered the permanent position as starter which he held un- til Mir. Beardsley was granted leave of absence.
 MT. Bryan is married and resides at 401 Chestnut street. He has two sons, Fraternally. he is a member of Lex ington lodge. I. o. o. F.
 When MT. Bryan first came to New Britain. all trolley cars, except those operated on the Hartford line, were of the single truck type. The fare charged was eight cents to Plainville, 10 cents to Berlin and 20 cents to Hartford. Motormen and conductors received from 19 to % cents an hour. Today the fare to Berlin and Plain- vile is seven and one-half cents and to Hartford 15 cents. Motormen and conductors receive between 50 and 64 cents an hour. Twenty years ago trolley express cars served only the territory between Hartford and New Haven. Today they serve nearly every important community in the state.
 Mir. Bryan is popular with the troll ley men and enjoys the confidence Of the public. When he stepped into his office Christmas day he found on his desk a gold fountain pen, gold pencil and a box of cigars, the gifts of the motormen and conductors em- ployed on the local division.
 Mir. Beardsley had his early ex- perience in trolley management in Derby. coming to New Britain 12 Ncars ago.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
LEAGUE WORKS STEADILY
 TOWARD CODIFIED LAWS
Seventeen Conventions Concern the Protection of Labor, Three Free
 dom Of Communications

Geneva, Dec. 27.-Some 50 coun-
 tries have already signed the conven- 1 tion for the simplification of customs formalities which was recently ela- l borated at Geneva at an international
 conference( and copies of the treaty have been forwarded to the United States government for its general in- formation. An American delegation was present at the conference, though 1 it took no active part and did not vote
 The convention marks progress in what League of Nation officials call which is now being undertaken step
 by step by the league. Already about two score conventions have been drafted through the machinery of the league. Seventeen of these concern the protection of labor Three touch the freedom Of Communications and transit, and others provide for the creation of the world court of justice, the inclusion of arbitration clauses in Ioiiiiiitlt CoHtTdCls, IDt pEtAtUllut of traffic in obscene publications and the suppression of traffic in women and children, commonly known as the white slave traffic.
 In addition to these general conyen- tions several specific instruments of far reaching importance have been negotiated through the league. The most notable of these is the document which provided for the financial re- construction of Austria.
 Publicity of all tariffs and customs formalities is the fundamental note of the customs convention. Of general interest is the engagement to simplify and make more uniform the rapid de- livery of merchandise through cus- toms houses, and the quick inspection of travellers baggage. Furthermore the contracting states promise to limit as far as possible the cases where cer- tihcatcs of origin are obligatory in connection with the importation of goods
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
WANTS FULL BOARD
Sub Committee on Treasury Report Will Not Act Upon Creation of Tax Appeals Board.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Decision as to whether provisions of the treasury tax bill which call for the creation of & board of tax appeals shall be con- sidered by the house ways and means committee along with administrative features or be taken up at later date with tax rates will not be reached Chairman Green said today, until there is meeting of the entire com mittee. Attempts to have the sub committee which has been working on the measure during the Christmas recess pass on the question have been blocked by Representative Garner, Texas, ranking democrat on the com- mittee.
 In outlining the treasury's plan for creation of such a board. Secretary Mellon in a summary of the bill sent to Mir. Green Dec. 17. said that it would hear all appeals from the as- sessments of additional income and estate taxes" and would ''sit locally in the various judicial circuits through out the country" Upon a decision fa- voring the government the additional tax would be assessed the taxpayers would be given the privilege of apply ing to the courts for recovery of the tax. If the decision, however, favor cd the taxpayer the commissioner of internal revenue would be unable 10 assess the tax although he could file suit in the courts to collect it.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
TOO POOR TO PAY
But Prince Had Been Living At Greenwich at Sf a Day, Creditors Are Advised,

New York, Dec. 27.-Prince Noeh- olas Nladaovlch Engalitcheff. facing creditors in court today. declared that he was no longer too proud to admit his poverty.
 The prince was married twice in Europe and divorced twice in the United States. His second wife, Madame Betrand of Paris, rode s2,240 worth in hired cabs and it was this for which he was sued and judgment rendered against him. The creditors had him in court today to explain why he hadn't paid.
 He said he was almost broke and looking for job.
 Counsel for the creditors testified the prince had been living in Green wich, Conn.,, in suite rated al si00 a month. Denying this the prince said he paid only s4 day.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Chilean Ambassador to
 the Vatican Is Dead

Rome, bee. 27.-The death vas an. nOunccd today of Sonor Rafael Er- razBfiz. Chilean ambassador to the Vatican, who was been here twenty years. Before becoming envoy 10 the Hcll Sea he was minister of foreign affairs of Chile. H. trsvcled extensive ly in Europo and made q special study oi the history and art of Scandinavia and ol the princips Italian cities. This study inspiring chiefly the several volumes which hH contributed to the literature of his day. He vas sz years Of age.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
RuHR COAL OUTPUT

Dusseldorf. Germany. Dec. 2T.-- The coal production of the Ruhr for the week of December 10-15 reached 966,o00 tons, or 56 per cent Of the output for the same period in 1929, according to French official sources. The coke production was 125,000 tons, or 30 per cent or normal. It was fur ther declared that 55,394 German rail- road workers had returned to their duties permanently.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
TO TEACH VOICE CIITuRE

James Donahue Of seton Dri,e Q wiIl enter the professional ranks in this city this week as a trainer Of singers and voice cuiturist. Mir ItonahBe graduated from the Yale university school of voice culture last June and has been preparing for the establishment of practice in this city since that tine. Hr will teach besides Foirc culture. range quality and ear training.
 MT. Donahuo is one of The most widely known singers in Seu Britain. Mr. Dons hue plans to furnish a stu dio iu the near futurf where his teaching may be done but for the present wifi conduct sn office st his home on Sr fton Drive.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
NAVY TO BE SAME
Appropriation Bill Probably Will Set Enlisted Strength For Next Year Also at S6,0OO.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The house sub committee framing the naval ap- propriation bill is expected to recom- mend that the present enlisted strength of the nayy-86,oo0 men be maintained during the fiscal year beginning next July 1. Hearings are now in progress and the sub commit tee plans to have the bill ready in January.
 Two years ago just after the Wash ington arms conference a bitter fight was conducted in the house to cut the navy's enlisted personnel to ST. 000,, but the house, disregarding the recommendations of the sub- commit tee in charge of the measure, fixed the maximum at S6,000 - figure that was retained a year ago.
 At today's hearing Admiral Eberle, chief of operations presented, at the sub- -committee's request, detailed report of the. Honda destroyer disas- ter. The information had been re- quested for use in the printed record of the sub committees hearings so that it could be made available to members of the house.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Science and Religion
 Are Not in Conflict

Cincinnati, O., Dec, 27.-There IS no conflict between science and re- iigion. Dr. Charles D. walcott. presi- dent of The American Association for the Advancement of Science. declared here today. Although a believer in the theory Of evolution, Dr. walcott, here for the convention Of his organi- zation. said that scientific discoveries may well be reeonciled Tifh religious bcliefs. He said science enriches and onnobles human life rather than de- tracts from its beauty
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
GUARD s20o. .OOo BoSTs

Bridgeport. Dec. 27.--T1eIve mo- torcycle officers had hand in the annual distribution of the bonus to employes Of fhe Crane Co. here to- day although none received any of the bonus. They guarded q truck which lsft bank for the Crane plant csrviuE 3 quarter of ton of gold srd ESQ nourds ef siIyer roin vorth about szoe.oes.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Child Painfully Burned;
 Fell Into Tub of Water

Salvatore Ragaglia, aged , Of 5S l.awlor street was removed to the New Britain General hospital yester- day afternoon suffering from painful burns as the result of falling into a tub of hot water at his home. The ehild's mother was scrubbing the floor and Salvatore and number of other children were playing around the tub. Before the mother realiz- cd the danger the child had fallen into the tub. The boy is being at tended by Dr. G. NJ. Dunn. The con- dition of the child was reported as critical this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
Self Defense to Be Plea
 of New Rochelle Slayer

White Plains, N. Y, Dec. 27.-Nlrs, Phnomena Lomhardo. the mother of four children, was in jail today under an indictment for first degree mur- der for the shooting to death of Vim cenzo Costa, 6S years old. of New Rochelle. She is the first woman to be indicted for first degree murder in Westchester county in e5 years. Her attorneys said she would plead self-defense.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-27
RITOLA WITH FINLAND

New York, Dec. 27.--Willie Ritola, national ten-mie and cross country champion. will compete for his na- tive country. Finland. in the 1924 oympics. it was reported authorita- lively today, when it was said he plan ned to sail early in January for Fin land 10 train for the international distance events at Paris.