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Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
Citrus School
is Big Success

In the opinion Of Ray Ellis, as
sistant farm advisor, the citrus
school held this week inn FL Cen
'tro and Brawley, was an unquali-
fled success. He says that the sub
.pct matter of the addresses was
especially good and altogether prac-
teal and that the demonstrations
were successful. In points of at
tendance the sessions tOtalled well
There were nine sessions altogeth-
er and an attendance of 276 were
recorded. The Thursday meeting
here fell down somewhat on ac-
count of bad wind of that day but
all of the other meetings brought
out interested growers and pros
pective growers to profit by the ex-
pert instruction of University men.
Interest in grape fruit orodnetion
was stimulated by the school, in
his opinion.
Growers have done well this seas
on with their fruit and acreage is
being very greatly increased by the
planting of new orchards in every
section of the country. Top notch
pricet prevailed throughout this
season, netting the produces good
returns. The fruit was exception
ally good also.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
Miss Baker Wins
Oratory Contest

TOLTVILLE, Mar. 24-At the
final preliminary oratorical CON
test between Elizabeth Baker and
Jamets Sharp, who tied III the first
contest, the Judges decided in fav-
Of of Elizabeth Baker, by the mar
row margin Of one half per cent.
The subjects were both the same
and were abraham Lincoln and
His Devotion to the Constitution. -
Miss Baker will compete with the
other winners of the valley ut r.!
Centre today.
Mrs. Jean Hall and Mrs. Howard
Jones were FL Centre visitors on
Thursday afternoon
Attend El Centre Funeral
A large number Of friends of
Miss Vivian Jones attended her
funeral at RI Centro Thursday.
Miss Vendetta Crawford of Los
holidays with Miss Alice Carpen-
Angeles is visiting over the Faster
ter of RI Centre, and the two arc
visiting friends in Holtville while
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Busenburg
have returned to San Diego after
spending q few DAYS here on bust
ness.
Miss Georgia Haynes and Miss
Eleanor Stevenson both of the First
National Bank force, are sick this
week with the influenza.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
ALFALFA BIGGEST
CROP-C0TT0N IS
NEXT IN REPORT
Interesting Data by u. S.
Says We Grow Third
of CantaIOupeS

The Bureau of Soils of The Unit
ed States Department of Agricul-
turc gives ~ the leading crops of
FL Centre area in The order named,
alfalfa, cotton, milo maize, and bar
ley.
Alfalfa, according to the report,
occupies about 80 per cent of the
titled land. The long growing se;,.
son, the existence of suitable soils,
and the ample supply of water af-
ford nearly ideal conditions for tn"
growing Of this crop, says the au-
thOrity. From five to seven cut
tings are made annually, seasonal
yield varying from two and Il half
to 10 tons per acre, four and Il half
tons being u fair average for the
entire valley. The report states
that q much larger yield could be
obtained with better farming meth
DDS.
Truck crops occupy from. five to
eight per cent of the titled land in
the area The main factor which
has brought about the development
OF truck growing, ~ the extreme
earliness of the season which makes
it possible to market lettuce Christ
mas week and other crops cores
pondingly early. California; pro
duccs more cantaloupes than any
other state in the union, and about
Onc-t third of the entire crop is
grown in this area.
In the order of their importance,
truck crops are named as follows:
cantaloupes, lettuce, peas, straw
berries, asparagus, tomatoes, onions
and beans.
In this connection it might be
said that the county horticultural
commission, i. w. Waite, believes
that Strawberries are very soon TO
become a top-nOtch crop i'll the val
ley. He bases his opinion on the
large number of plants coming in
this winter to set out extended
acreage in the fruit, which comes
on weeks in advance Of that gown
elsewhere.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
Jap Escapes
from Officers
in Gun Duel
by United Press

LOS ANGELES. Mar. 24-K. Ma.
gai, Japanese owner of a fishing
boat taken in connection with the
booze arrests at Long Beach, es-
capped Federal prohibition officers
early today after spectacular gun
battle ON San Pedro ear. He had
been taken to San Pedro for inves-
tigation and was returning to Los
Angeles. Az the"car slowed down
Nagai suddenly rushed and broke
the hold of his guards. The Off.
GERS fired Immediately while the mo.
torman brought the ear to quick
stop. Passengers dncked under the
streets to escape the bullets fired
after the fleeing Jap, who made
good his escape in the darkness.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
HIPMENTS BY STATIONS:
Total ..

FL Centro 80, Brawiey 90, Heber
2l, Calexico II, Holtville 5, 1mper-
ial 7, Calipatria =; total l02.
Cars ordered for today l79, but
this is said materially in excess of
the ears actually needed for today.
Acute car sho!tage probably ac-
counting for overordering.
Valley shipments to date 6,54S.
CHICAGO PASSINGS "a hr. per
iod up to a. IN. today: New York
6, Buffalo 1, Pittsburg 3, Philadel-
phia ., Baltimore ., Cleveland ],
Columbus |, Providence, Utica, Gin
cinnati, Washington, Syracuse,
Youngstown, Indianapolis, Toronto,
one each.
PRIMARY DESTINATIONS Of
shipments from Imperial Valley for
the dates shown, with additions
and deductions of diversions as re-
ported daily by the Brawley and
Los Angeles offices of the p. +. 4.
Adjoining cities are included, exam
pie, Jersey City is included in New
York, St. Paul in Minnea polls, etc.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
HermOn Promoted
to Beard of Huge
Chain of Banks

There is much local interest at.
tached to the announcement that }.
X. Hermon, formerly OF this city,
has been appointed as member of
the board of directors OF the Paci-
Southwest Trust and Savings
Bank.
Mr.. Hermon was president Of
the former Security Trust and Saw
ings Bank of this city and removed
to Santa Ana recently, where he is
vice president and managing diree-
tor of the Santa Ana branch OF the
fic-Southwest system.
The former Security Trust and
Savings Bank is now the FL Centre
branch of tho Pacific Southwest
Trust and Savings Bank system,
having merged with that bank re-
Gently. w. l.. Garrett has just been
named as cashier of this branch.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
Detain Germans
Rounded Up in
Revolution Move
by United Press

BERLIN, March a4.--Leading
members Of the alleged revolution,
ary conspiracy recently broken up
have been ordered indefinitely do
tanned while lesser members have
been liberated.
Won Knilling, Bavarian premier
declared there is no chance of the
Putsch revolution against the cen
trail government succeeding as long
as Berlin stands fast against the
French.
I'VE oppose capitulation and will
not support any central government
which advises capitulation,' he
said.
Among those held are General
Ruger Majors Schroeder and Smeth.
lage, Lieutenant ROssbach and Pro.
fessors Daniche. Erdmann and Ehr.
bOst.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
u. S. IMMIGRATION
OFFICIAL VISITS
BORDER ON TOUR

CALEXICO, March pa not
able visitor spent the day in this
city yesterday in the shape Of Robe
Carl White, assistant secretary Of
United States immigration.
Mr.. White came over from San
Diego in company with William
Brazie, former inspection of immi'
grafton at Calexico, and Inspector
Hanna of the Tia Juana office.
Mr.. White left last night for
Yuma and Tucson, and on east
through Texas en- route to Washing
ton, after having visited all import
ant border posts on the Canadian
and Mexican boundaries, as well as
Pacific ports.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
WHAT'S DOING

Usual services at the churches
Of the city tomorrow morning.
History section Of the Ten
Thousand Club at the clubhouse
Monday afternoon at $3.50.
Mems Bible class at Palace
theater at 9:40 tomorrow.
Christian Science services at
woman's clubhouse at IL a. m.
Sunday.
Farm Bureau Membership cam
paig every day.
Epworth League institute at
Brawley tonight and tomorrow.
Radio concert at Laereman's
tonight.
"The Pride of Palomar' at
Palace theater Sunday night.
"rhe Pride ofHa.d 7th- -xeBOx:
Dance at Seeloy tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
Fate of FidO In
Balance; Owners
Resent New Law

CALEXICO, March 24.-The low
ly Fido has stirred up n hornet =
nest here due to ti,e efforts Of the
city council to pass some sort of
ordinance that will protect the pub
lie from vicious dogs.
A new ordinance, which had its
first reading on Tuesday night,
gives the chief Of police the right
to pass on the right of any dog,
male or female, big or small. il
censed or unlicensed, to life and lib
erty.
To this many dog lovers strenu.
ouslv object, even going so far as
to hire legal advice in the matter
They claim that no one person has
the right to pass upon the matter
and fireworks are expected If tic
city dads insist on passing the ordi
nance as it now stands.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
ACCUSED MURDERER PLEADS FOR DEATt
THINK PLOTTERS
KILLED WOMAN

NEW YORK, Mar. 24-Assistant
District Attorney j. p. Pecora
interviewed the mysterious "Mr.
Marshall' and Mr.. Wilson, in
connection with the death of Doro
thy Keenan,, the beautiful model
whose death under suspicious cir
cumstances is being investigated
by the police. The authorities be
lieve the girl was supposed to aid n
plot to blackmail Marshall
whose real name is II secret and is
reported to be n millionaire and
when She refused the plotters kill
ed her.
Pecora later announced the mys-
terious "Mr. Marshall' has been
identified as j. X. Mitchell ol
Philadelphia.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24

Arrivals California .. Total of Is
on track. Market oversupplied
Demand and movement slow; mar.
ket weak. Imperial Valley 5's and
larger best $2.25-$2.50. Mostly
$3.50; few $2.75. Fair quality
some bursted and burnt, $500
1926. Poor quality $1.75.
PHILADELPHIA. Clear 42. Ar
rivals, California Z, Fla. l.. $. G.
2. Total of "a ON track. Offering
light. Demand and movement linn
tied. Market duh.
Too few sales to establish mar.
ket.
BALTIMORE. Clear AZ. Arri
walls, Ariz. l, California 8, Fla. l
S. c. l. Total of "a on track
Supplies liberal. Closing prices
yesterday, opening today; Califor.
mia, demand and movement slow
Market dull. $2.50-$3.00. Arizona
No sales reported.
KANSAS CITY. Clear AZ. Ar
rivals, California 81 diverted. To.
tai IA track. Demand, movement
slow; Market weak. Imperial Val
ley $2.50-$2.75. Supplies heavy.
PITTSBURGH. Cloudy 80. Ari-
zona ., California II. Fla, l. To
tai Of So on track. Supplies heavy.
Demand and movement moderate.
Market weak. California and Ari.
zona 3's.4's $o.25,$o.75. Mostly
$2.95, 41a sos $l.50-$2.00.
CINCINNATI. Clear 81. Califor.
MIA S. Total of l3 track. Closing
prices yesterday, operyng today.
Supplies heavy. Demand, move
ment slow. Market weak. Imper-
ial Valley $2-$2.5o. Mostly $2.25-
$3.50.
ST. LOUIS. Clear AZ. Califor-
mia 3. Total Of l9 unbroken cars
on track. Supplies heavy. Demand
moderate. Movement draggy. Cali
fornia 3 3's-4's $2.50-$2.75. 5's $2.o5.
$o.35.
CHICAGO. Clear "a. California
80. Total of 81 on track. Supplies
heavy. Demand and movement
light. Market dull. Imperial
Valley As and larger $2.50-$2.7'
Az 8 and larger $2.25-$2.50. Ordi-
nary quality and condition $500
s2.25. Burnt and split stock $3.50
$500.
NEW YORK CITY. Partly
cloudy 40. California l, Florida y,
8. c. 5. Supplies moderate. De
mand and movement limited. Mar
ket dull. Imperial Valley, small
stock mostly $2.00$2.25, few $3.50.
Los ANGELES. Clear 81. Total
of 2 unbr0ken and broken ears
on track. Mostly home grown sup
plying the market.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
LITTLE HOPE IS
HELD OUT FOR
PEACE IN RUHR
Germany Won't Settle
Unless All Troops
ny United Press

WASHINGTON, Mar. "a. - In
formation has been obtained that
Germany is not ready to surrender
10 France regarding the oecupa-
ton of the Ruhr. 1t has been now
learned that the recent communi-
cation sent to the United States,
stating the extent the CunO gov
ernment il willing 10 90 toward
reaching an agreement, insisting
that the first requisite Of the ne
sotiatiOns was that the French
troops must be withdrawn. OBJ
servers consider there is strong in
dications of q continuance Of the
long sullen struggle of the past
two centuries. France INSISTS that
Germany must surrender to her,
without outside mediation.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
WAR LOOMS
OVER STAGE
FRANCHISE
Three Complaints Filed
to EnjOin United
Stages, Inc.
START CARS TODAY
Original Operators Begin
Fight for Valuable
Franchises

Prospects Of a new "stage war;
between rival companies operating
stages between the various towns OF
the valley, looms iminent as a re-
suit OF the opening this morning of
a depot for the UNITED Stages at
the corner Of Fourth and Main
streets, with fleet Of passenger
cars and d regular schedule operat-
ing out Of El Centric for Calex1co
and Brawley ard connecting In the
latter city for points north.
Robert G. Hill, attorney for the
"Cnited Stages this morning IS.
sued the following statement rela-
tive to the objects and aims of the
new company:
"a new chapter in the auto stage
business began this morning by the
original operators who claim to
have created the franchise for Oper-
ating auto stages in Imperial coun-
~.
''In 1915, numerous persons be-
san the operation of auto stages in
Imperial county, carrying persons
for compensation and they so con
tinued the operations up to- 1920.
On account of various persons op-
Grating in the beginning of the bus
mess, confusion and disorder arose
2 and it was agreed among the oper-
ators that they should all operate
under the name "United Stages. "
Thomas Morgan proposed to furn;
ish depots for the purpose Of re.
coiving and discharging passengers,
for compensation Of one dollar per
day for each auto operated. The
operators accepted this proposition
and Morgan furnished and superin-
tended the depots, and collected q
dollar per day for each auto open
ated.
state Law Passed
s'The business thus continued,
and in May 1917, the legislature Of
the state passed an act, known as
the Auto Stage Transportation Act,
placing aN auto stages under the
supervision Of the Railroad Commis-
sion. The act provided, that all
transportation companies desiring
to operate. stages, must apply to
the railroad commission for certif-
icate to operate where public con.
venience and necessity required
such operation. But the said act
provided also, that no such eertifi.
cate should be required of any one
who was actually operating in good
faith, at the time the act became
effective, and that any such rights,
may be sold, assigned, released,
transferred or inherited rs other
property. - .
30. ID. Hadley, Frederick Ems
ting and r. c. Willis. claim that
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
District Refuses
to Pay Damages

BRAWLEY, March 24.-Supei-
visor J. Ralph Anderson has been
advised by the Imperial Irrigation
District that it refuses to pay dam
ages of s5,065.l6 alleged to have
been incurred when the district
turned too great head Of water
last fall, resulting in washing out
Sc, eral bridges and seriously weak
ening the abuttments of others.
One bridge near WCstmoTland had
to be entirely rebuilt.
Mr.. Anderson intends to plac,
the matter before District Attorney
utley with view of filing suit for
recovery of the actual amount Of
damage.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
Water Co. No. 3
to Consolidate
With District

CALIPATRIA, Mar. 24.-Noting
well over the two-thirds majority.
the stockholders of the Water Com
pany No. announced today that
the company was finally decided to
accept absorption and will shortly
make application TO the Imperial
Irrigation District for admission to
the district under the same pro-
visions as accepted by the other mu-
tual water companies.
With the decision of No. 3, the
work of consolidating the various
companies is now practically com
pleted and the way cleared for 60
ing ahead with the work planned
by the Directors of the Irrigation
District.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
Two Autos Crash
as Jap Meets Jap

CALEXICO, March 24.-Two ia.
panese had a narrow escape from
serious injury when their ears col
lided at the corner of Second and
lockwood yesterday. Both cars
tried to make the turn at the same
time. A Dodge ear driven by Il
Japanese named Kaiwas, was badly
damaged. The other, large truck,
driven by an unknown Japanese,
was not damaged. Kawais was
thrown from his ear by the force
Of the impact but was not serious
ly injured. Neither driver was ar.
rested, the collision being decided
accidental.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
Carol Funeral
Largely Attended

CALEXICO, March o4.-Funeral
services for Allen Carol, well
known ranch foreman, were held
yesterday morning from the Catho-
lie church, with the Rev. Joseph j..
Truxaw of FL Centre officiating in
the absence Of the Rev. James Hig-
gins. There were many beautiful
floral tributes from friends of the
deceased. The body was taken to
Los Angeles for burial.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
ELM

ELM, March 24.-Mrs. Archie
HOPKINS was kicked by cow while
milking Tuesday evening. She is
in the hospital and is reported to
be seriously injured.
f.. w. Simmons has sold some
calves lately to Waite's market in
Imperial.
Miss Irene Kirchner of this dis
trict has gone to FL Centre to re-
side permanently.
Miss Lorraine Peterson spent the
day recently with Miss Matho Kir-
elmer.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
Sarah Bernhardt
is Sinking Fast
nv United PreHs

PARIS, Mar. 2+.-Sarah Bern
hardt is reported sinking at 4
o clock this afternoon, -Four doe
tors are in constant attendance and
two more have been summoned. IT
is feared the famous actress win
not live through the night. She
has been suffering severe Wae-
mie condition since Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
u. S. PLANE
BREAKS ALL ,
AIR RECORDS
By United Press

WASHINGTON, March 24.-The
war department announced today
that United states army plane,
piloted by Major Leo Hoffernan,
with Sergeant Jensen as observer,
broke the world s record when it
covered the distance between Col
umbus, y. NJ. and Fort Bliss, FL
Paso, 70 miles, in Is minutes ut
an average speed of 250 miles per
hour. The record was established
during tho flight from Nogales to
Fort Bliss.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
Continued on pnge &
Boys Confess to
Killing Man to
Obtain His Wife
by United Press

CHICAGO, March 24.-The au-
thorities announce that two boys,
Francis Nee and Charles Shade,
have contested to plot to kill
Michael McGinnis, city fireman,
and enable one Of the boys to gain
his wife and the other her sister,
Nina Pioch. MeGinnis was shot
here recently. His wife and sister
declared at the inquest that the sis
ter fired in self defense and both
were released. They were later re-
arrested and are now held on mur-
der charge with the boys named as
accessories.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
May Prosecute
Price Booster
by United Press

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Thc
department of justice is expected to
reach a decision early next week as
to whether or not the government
can prosecute spectators charged
with gouging the American people
Of $l5,000,000 monthly in boosting
sugar prices.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
DANIELS, CHAIRMAN STATE
BOARD CONTROL, RESIGNS
by United press

SACRAMENTO, March 24.-Gil-
bert S. Daniels, chairman of the
state board of control, announced
that he will resign his office. For
NAL resignation will be extended to
the governor within few days, and
Daniels has planned European
trip to begin July /.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
May Cali Early
Congress Meeting
BY United Press

ST. AUGUSTINE, March "a
President Harding is considering
convening congress early in autumn
for consideration Of the government
reorganization plans as means of
reducing expenses. Decision in the
matter will be Withheld until his re-
turn to Washington. A conference
OF cabinet Officers will preeede the
decision.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
u. S. Faces Deficit
of Many Millions
ny United Press

WASHINGTON, March 24-Bud-
get bureau officials have estimated
that the government is facing a de-
ficit of $lS0,000.000 for the current
fiscal year despite increased income
taxes. General Lord, head of the
bureau, declared he believes large
sum can be saved through the gov
ernment reorganization bill, consol-
idating many bureaus and elimina;
ing overlapping functions of others.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
LABOR LEADER
TO TAKE STAND
Dy United Press

ST. JOSEPH, Mich, March 24.--
William II. Foster will probably
take the stand in his trial here in
an effort to clear himself of charges
that he violated the syndicalist
law.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
AMERICAN HEADS
WORLD CHAMBER
ny nlted Press

ROME, March q. - Willis II.
Booth, of the Guaranty Trust Com
pany of New York was today elect
ed president Of the International
Chamber of Commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
COTTON MARKET

NEW YORK, March sl.-Cotton
closed steady.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24
Today's Lettuce Market
BY BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
w H. Hall, local representative

CARLOT SHIPMENTS for the
United States:
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24

CoueTs The Valley
like the Sunshine
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-24

btIiA ClVt' IIi8S
$93,043.8o
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
PREUS Wins MINI. COP.
SENATORIAL PRIMARY

ST. Paul, June 20.-Nominees of
the three major parties in Minnesota
who will seek the United States SEN
atorship at the July 16 election, be-
gan active preparations today for a
vigorous campaign. Hallam will sup
port Governot Preus.
The candidates, Governor J. A. O.
Preus, republican,; Magnus Johnson,
Farmer-Labor, ard James A. Carley,
Democrat, were nominated in Mon
days primary and the successful man
will succeed the late Kunte Nelson.
Latest figures from Mondays pri-
mary gave Preus lead of more than
10000 over Hallam Johnson was
1900 ahead of Fritsche and Carley
led Francis c. Cary by more than
1000.
The farmer-Labor party announc-
ed the selection of an executive COM
mittee headed by F. A. Pike, state
to conduct its campaign.
DR.. L. A. Fritsche and Charles A.
Lindbergh, the defeated party can
will support Johnson.
The Republicans also began organ
lzing for the campaign and aid is ex-
pected within a week from the Re
publican senatorial committee, back
ed by the national administration.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1923-06-21
CHRISTIANSON NOW
VISITING IN NORWAY

Friends of Rudolph Christianson,
who recently left for a visit to Nor
way, will be interested in letter
from him written to the Ericksons.
The letter was written on board the
Frederick VIII, May 29, and mailed
after he reached Norway. He sends
greetings to his friends and saws:
Am now far out on the ocean and
have not seen land for six days and
still the engines are roaring and the
propeller forcing the ship through
the water so the water foams and
bons around it. We are $50 pas
sengers-about $50 on second, 80 on
first and the rest third class.
Everything on second is lust like
a swell hotel and the feeds are fine.
The first day we travelled 364 miles.
the second 278, third 39S, fourth
400, fifth 388 and sixth 4O5. We
started on the seventh day at noon
today. We have had fine weather
SO far and if it keeps on we will see
the coast of Scotland tomorrow af-
ternoon, the next morning we will
be in Kristiansand and then Kris
tlana. The boat is rolling so it is
hard to write but that can't be helped
1t is. no storm but just big rolling
waves. 1t is beginning to blow
harder now and there are lot of
sea birds following the ship. flying
right over our heads.
This ship is going about 16 miles
an hour so it is not fast boat, but
we will soon be there now" The
following day he writes:
Just came down from the deck.
We can see the coast of Scotland
very plainly-high mountains and
peaks, and we can see two light
houses on the points that reach for
out into the water. 1t seems to be
all barren and do not see how peo-
pie can live there. Am going to take
snap shot of it and send to you in
he next letter.