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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
Assemble Ties
for New Railroad
By Press staff Correspondent

CALIP ATRIA, March 9.-Materl-
al for the construction of the new
branch of the Southern Pacific rail
road which win tap the farming re-
gions of the West district is being
assembled at Bernice siding on the
south side of this city. Fifty thou
sand ties are being unloaded there
and several carloads of ties and
other equipment has already been
received. According to reports in
the city yesterday graders are ex
pected in few days, and it is be-
lieved that actual work of construc
ton will be commenced within 20
days. H. P. Hoey, chief engineer
of the work here, is now in San
Francisco, and il is believed that
work will commence shortly after
his return. The switch has already
been installed where the branch will
leave the main line, just opposite
the Westmorland branch.
This is the most definite and sat
isfactory evidence that has been had
had in weeks as to the actual pro-
gross being made.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
$4,000 SPENT ON
IMPROVING STORE

CALEXICO, March 9.-Improve-
ments being made il the Thing
Brothers building or Second street
next to SCOTS grocery are rapidly
nearly completion. The floors are
being made ready for the new oe-
cupant. the T. J. Warrington Hard
ware Company, who are packing up
at their other store, getting ready
TO move.
The alterations cost $4,000 and
include new commodious basement
for storing Of heavy machinery and
a cement floor in ground floor quar-
tiers.
With the new Recreation Center
nearly completed ana much improve
ment and painting of homes and
business places throughout the city,
Calexico is certainly looking up
and showing signs of increased
prosperity.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
CalexicO FavOrs
Lyon Power Bill

CALEXICO, March 9.-The Cal
exico Chamber of Commerce yester-
day tabled resolution opposing the
Lyon power bill. w. Briggs ad-
dressed the meeting in favor of the
resolution and T. J. Worthington
spoke in opposition.
Other speakers who discussed
various topics were c. c. Jenkins,
newly appointed executive secretary
Of the farm bureau; DR.. Francis of
III Centre, and Mr.. o 'Brien, who ex-
planned the farm Standardization
bin now before the legislature at
Sacramento. The chamber endorsed
this bill.
The first issue of the "Optimist =
the chamber s house organ, was pre-
scented TO members by Secretary
Hubbell.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
Hiia Morgan Returns
Knee Injuredin.
.'s, + s4O-FO0t Fab

CALEXICO, March 9.-Geor9e
James, assistant fire chief of the
Calexico fire department and a val
ued employe of the Holton Power
Company, fell 40 feet, Thursday
from a telegraph pole, and as con
sequence is suffering from badly
injured knee cap.
He was removed to the hospital
in FL Centre where an operation
viii be necessary, according TO ply
sicians, and il is expected that
James will be confined TO bed for
several weeks.
James escape from death IS con-
sidered miraculous, as he fell from
the topmost arms of the pole.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
Fire Takes House
as Wind Blows

Fire of unknown origin complete
ly destroyed house in the rear of
Park street, between Fourth and
Fifth streets, shortly after O'Clock
this morning, and only the quick
response and good work of the fire
men saved nearby buildings, as q
heavy wind was blowing at the
time. The fire was discovered by
Night Waterman Smith of the Mer-
chants Fire Dispatch, whose quick
work in arousing occupants of the
house, undoubtedly saved a man
known as "Scotty" from being
burned alive. According to Smith,
occupants Of the house had been
enjoying party shortly before the
fire broke out.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
CALIPATRIA
By Press Staff correspondent


Mrs. Norman Robinson, who as
Amy Kemp, was the first graduate
of the Calipatria Union High school,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Azalia X.
Baker.
A. j. Erickson and Victor r. Ster
ling attended the meeting ofthe
soil fertility convention in Brawley
Wednesday night.
Mrs. S. Il. Van Dyke was a bust
ness visitor in Brawley yesterday.
The W. c. T. L. held a meeting
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Julia Hay on California street.
A short parliamentary drill was had
and the reading of several educa-
tional articles listened to with at
tention.
DR.. Mallory, of Holtville was in
the city yesterday for the purpose
it is said, of making arrangements to
take over the practice of DR.. H. W.
Lyons, who is expecting TO leave
for Los AngeIes some time this
month. This will come as a great
surprise to the friends of DR.. and
Mrs. Lyons in this city, who have
looked upon them as belonging TO
the city.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
Organizing Troop
One, Boy Scouts

CALIPATRIA, March 9.-Sey-
mour L. McCrory, of the Imperial
County Council Of the Boy Scouts of
America was in the city today in
the interests of the local scout troup
organizing the local committee Of
the Boy Scouts, which consists of
the following: Ira Erickson, chair
man; L. T. Morehead, vice chair
man; Elmer w. Head, secretary;
Harry Tshepp, chairman of finance;
William j. Young. Organization; j.
X. Griffith, camping; C. w. Hin
derks, leadership and training; Jer-
ry Farmer, civic service and s. C.
Sorensen, educational publicity.
The Calipatria troup has the dis
tinction of being the first organized
in the valley under the new council
and is numbered as troop one.
The local troop has not vet raised
its quota for the administration
work, but plans are now under way
TO take this up in q whirlwind drive.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
BARD
BY Press Staff Correspondent


BARD, March 9.-Milton York
and wife of Portland Oregon have
been visiting York s brother, j. l.
York, for the past week. They came
by auto and Mr.. and Mrs. J. l. York
accompanied them on the return
trip, Monday, as far as the plank
road.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Irwin York en-
tertained the Saturday Evening
Whist Club last Saturday evening.
Mrs. Edward Noble won the first
prize and Charles Hoppe the second
prize. Stephen Flood won the con-
ISOLATION. The first and second prizes
in this case were especially desir-
able as each consisted of a two
pound box of candy made by Milton
York, who is an expert at making
fancy bon bons.
Harry Cunning spent a few days
in the vicinity of Ell Centric on q
business and pleasure visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Schanbeck of
Plainview, Mimi, are touring the
western states and visited this part
of California on Monday.
The Reclamation Service found it
necessary to do a little repairing on
the Laguna dam. They have en-
ploved a large force of men and are
letting the water pass through the
sluiee gates during the day in or
der that the lam may oe dry for
the work. The gates are closed and
the water turned into the canals for
only at night for the
present.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
News From Over The Valley
COMES ON VISIT,
DIES IN A WEEK

CALEXICO, March 9.-Mrs. Will
liam Summers died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Norman Polken.
horn, of this city Wednesday. The
death furnished a tragic ending to
what promised to be visit of great
pleasure. Mrs. Summers arrived here
from Laredo, Texas, only a week
ago to visit her daughter, and en-
route developed illness. 1t turned
into pneumonia after reaching here.
Funeral services were held at the
Hens undertaking parlOrs with in
termcnt in Evergreen cemetery.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
CAPT. EVANS is
GREAT FRIEND OF
YOUNG PEOPLE
Nv Pres. staff Correspondent

HOLTVlLLE, March 9.-Captain
''Ted" Evans is meeting with great
success with his children s meet
ings which are held every afternoon,
except Saturday, at the Methodist
church. Monday there were ~ IN
attendance; Tuesday, l20; and We'd
nesday the roll call was l4s, which
shows RAPID increase. The Cap
tain says no will have the attend
ance up to 200 before he closes. Be
sides being preacher he is an en-
tertainer of great note and the
children are very enthused over the
meetings. Friday night is to be
young people 5 night and there will
be 4 social hour from $3.50 TO 1880,
when the Captain will give some
slcight OF hand performances, and
RET a, GNinted with the ycupg folks.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
Friday, March 8, 1928
WILSON SCHOOL
ARBoR DAY PROGRAM
Ru HARRY JONES-8A

March 7, Luther Burbank 8 BIRTH
day, was celebrated throughout Cal
ifornia. An Arbor Day program
was held at Wilson school, and the
auditorium was appropriately decor /
ated. Many very enjoyable numbers
were given, a special feature of the
program being debate by, four BIB
boys on the subject: Resolved that
the Athel tree is a better all-around'
tree for Imperial Valley than euca7
lyptus.' The decision of the judges
was to in favor of the affirma-
tive.
Miss Strudwick Gives Talk "
Monday evening Miss Strudw4SS-S
home economies teacher Of Wilson
school, gave a helpful talk on cos.
tune designing to members of the
Eastside Woman 8 club.
Meeting at School House
Tuesday afternoon group of
ranchers met in the Wilson school
auditorium to discuss the subject of
soil fertility.
Press Classified do the work.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
800 CHICKENS ARE
TAKEN BY THIEVES
BY Press staff Correspondent

HOLTVILLE, March 9.--Chicken
thieves are at work again and the
other night took 800 hens from the
home of Neut Grey. Mr.. Grey was
starting into the chicken business
ON a large scale and this loss has
been quite encouragement to him.
SO far he has been unable to find
any trace of them. The Liberty
Service Station was robbed of about
$4,000 worth of tire and aceessor
les short time ago and they were
located and finally returned, the
first things stolen here this winter
that have been recovered.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
THEATEE ~ BORDER
THOROUGHLY RENOVATED

CALEXICO, March 9.-The Capt.
toll theater re-opened last night with
the big production "Queen of
Sheba''. The theater has been thor
oughly cleaned and renovated and
promises presentations of the high
est order.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
What Happens
in HOltviile

HOLTyILLE, March 9.-Joel An
derson and Sam Webb were in FL
Centre Friday to meeting OF the
grand jury.
Sam Rankin was a business caller
in Ell Centre Wednesday.
W. l.. Dresser left for Los ma
geles Wednesday night, to return
again Friday, and will bring back
a shipment Of new spring goods for
his store.
Quite a number of Holtville kid
dies were made happy Thursday
by the dog and pony show which
was in town.
Hiia Morgan Returns
The Hila Morgan shows are COM
ing here next week and undoubtedly
will attract large crowds. They
were here last year and left a num-
Der of appreciative friehds here
who will be glad Of the opportunity
Of seeing them again.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. ]. V. Taggart
are confined to their beds this week:
"Dad' Taggart has been i'll for
some time but Mrs. Taggart has just
been taken down.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
Council Starts
Paving Program
BY Press staff Correspondent

CALIPATRIA, March 9.-The res
olution of intention for the Main
street paving was passed by the
city council last night, and March
27swas set as the date for hearing
protests. The bonds for this work
will run for ten years with payments
of yearly installments. This means
that following closely on the sewer
system, which is rapidly being com
pleted, the paving of the city's bust
ness section, and from the Southern
Pacific railroad on the east to con
meet with the county highway on
the west, 5 assured.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
Enraged Bull
Causes Inquiry
Nv Press staff Correspondent

HoLTVILLE, March 9.-Bromley
Hill, son of Rev. T. H. Hill, who
lives near Rositas dam, is able TO 60
to work again after his encounter
with an Infatuated bull on his ranch
a few days ago. Although he had
quite a narrow escape from death,
he suffered no injuries other than
fractured collar bone Mr.. Hill has
had the horns removed from the bull
SO as TO render him less harmful If
he should have further trouble with
him. He probably would have been
severely injured had not a neighbor
come to his rescue promptly.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
MARKLEY TO LOS ANGELES

CALEXlCO, March 9.--Deputy
Collector T. A. Markley, who is in
charge of the Calexico customs of
flee, is in Los Angeles on an official
visit.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09

Women students of the University
of Pennsylvania are organizing a
daily newspaper.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09

Boston man wants a divorce be.
cause when he asked her how long
before supper she said it with
flour.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09
inland Stages
a Great Party
By Press staff Correspondent

INLAND, March 9. - Merriment
reigned supreme in this city last
night when old and young alike as
sembled at the Simpson hall to take
part in the dance-carnival given un
der the joint auspices of the Cham
Der of Commerce and Women s Com
munity League. Everyone was out
for a good time and they surely
found it. Dull care was tried and
found guilty of every crime on the
calendar and ordered sentenced to
90 years of solitary confinement,
This gave free reign to happiness.
The committees left nothing I'M
done for the pleasure and entertain
ment Of the guests, many of whom
came from Calipatria, North End,
the railroad and telephone camps in
the vicinity, and even from Brawlev
and other valley towns. Fer those
who could resist dancing to the mu-
sic of the Melody -Four there were
card tables provided; refreshments,
confetti and other carnival features
made up ansevening which made his
tory in INLAND S social circles.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09

rinartiai writsi sys lower taxes
are pot IA sight, agreeing with US
that 81. taxes are ~! Q. sight.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09

INLAND, March 9.-Mr. and Mrs
l.. NJ. Jones are expecting Mrs. C. l.,
Martin, of Denver, Colorado, today,
who will be their guest during a
short stay in INLAND.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-03-09

Press Classified do the work.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
BY N. o. MESSENGER.

JUDGE CORDELL HULL. chairman of
the democratic national committee,
- has drawn up a new charter for
democracy. He describes it thus:
Rule by the people; liberty and justice to
every individual; equality of opportunity;
no special privileges; social and industrial
Justice espousal of liberal progressive
thought; sound constructive domestic and
world policies, political, economic and social;
rigid economy and taxation according to
ability: local self government; meeting re-
sponsbilities in world affairs political hon
est, efficient public service, free from cor
ruption; honest civil service; constant re-
gard for the welfare of the masses-for the
human as we'll the material side
The managers OF the. opposition party,
the republican national committee, are said
to be highly indignant, charging that the
judge has taken over doctrines they have
upheld since the party was organized under
the Michigan oaks. Let them fight it out
Judge Hull found himself pleasantly en-
barrassed the other day For months the
democratic management has been preaching
and adhering in practice to the policy Of
non-pa participation by the democratic national
committee in the ambitions and aspirations
OF potential candidates for the democratic
presidential nomination. Which. of course
is as should be. The national committees
task is not to nominate candidate. but try
TO elect him.
The Tennessee legislature the other day.
disregarding this policy, ups and passes
resolution commencing Judge Hull TO the
democracy OF the nation for our next Presi-
dent This was rank heresy to the national
management, so the judge had to take pen
in hand-and deny the soft impeachment.
The democratic national headquarters" he
wrote must not even be suspected, though
it be from the expressions OF homefolks in
terms OF personal compliment, OF the slight
est participation in individual rvalries for
such an important nomination as that re-
ferred to in the resolution"
Women are being we'll organized by both
party arrangements, republican and demo-
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Democratic Party Management Is Accused
By the C.. O. P. of Stealing Its Thunder

cratic, but the democratic women have a
brand-new wrinkle-no, not wrinkle; that |.
not gallant new plan for learning politi-
cal strategy and practical politics. They
have CREATED The National School of
Democracy Nearly 700 women enrolled as
student delegates to a six-day session held
in New York recently, twenty-eight states
being represented. The bulletin of the
tional committee telling of the meetings
said: "Tlrat the women mean business was
borne witness to by the fact that they had
gathered from all parts of the country, some
of them from different states-and at their
own expense-to sit at the feet Of recognized
party leaders and learn of their wisdom.
A more thorough knowledge of the history
and principles of the democratic party, a
clearer understanding of the growth Of dem
ocratic institutions, how to organize clubs,
how to conduct campaign, how to make
whacking democratic speech how to keep
ones earrings from swinging while one
speaks and how not to wave handbag at
audience were some of the important les
sons learned by these eager seekers after
political truth"
John T. Adams, chairman OF the repub->
lican national committee, who has been
abroad with his family for several weeks, is
expected to return April 10, and the gossip
in political circles is that. the national COM
mittee will soon undertake an extensive
educational campaign.
There is declared to be absolutely no
foundation in fact for a report that Chair
man Adams contemplates giving up his post
He intends, it is authoritatively stated. to
carry on until the committee is reorganized
at the next national convention.
x
Importance is attached to the visit
abroad of two members OF the irreconcilable
group of republican senator's, Senator Hiram
Johnson of California and Senator George H.
Moses of New Hampshire. 1t is assumed
that they are stocking up with frst-hand
information upon European politics, with a
view 70 applying it to the discussion OF the
administrations suggestion for American
participation in world court. Senator
Moses. in his crisp way of statement, has
been giving the British some slants on
Evening star., 1923-03-18

American ways and politics. He is quoted
as taking dig at members Of the American
Congress who vote dry, but do not live UP to
their vote In private life.
That threatened blow-up OF the republi-
can party in Indiana, which was to have
come if the President appointed Senator
New to the cabinet, has not occurred. On
the contrary there are said to be indications
that the appointment has clarified the repub-
lican atmosphere in the Hoosier state, and
that Mr.. New is stronger with the rank and
file than ever.
Former Senator Beveridge earnestly OBJ
ects to connection of his name with fac
tional troubles in Indiana. Writing to a
friend in this CITY, he asserts that he had no
connection with the crusade against Senator
New. when l was defeated in November"
he writes, Il jumped right into my work on
my Lincoln, and since then have given my
whole time and attention to that exclusively"
** * x
If President Harding carries out his
ported intention of making swing around
the cicle during the summer and fall
months he will be traied by democratic
orators who will seize any comment he
may make on world affairs and foreign poll
cies as occasion to repeat the criticisms made
in Congress upon the administrations course
in foreign affairs.
The league Of nations advocates will be
especially active. covering the same terri
tory traversed by the President and seeking
to undo the good work he essays for the
republican party and the administration.
Friends OF former President Wilson will be
on the alert TO defend the Wilson policies
and contrast them with the course of this
administration.
Former President Wilson, it is reported
by friends, does not expect to make any
public speeches, but intimates that later he
will be engaged in correspondence with
democratic leaders in pivotal states which
will be OF a decided political flavor.
The ex-President, they indicate, is taking
lively interest in politics. and is thorough
ly convinced that democratic victory is to
come in 1924.
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Samples of ECONOMY in Congress
Where Cost Exceeds Savings Effected

How insincere and inconsistent and
really un-economic are some of the
protests in Congress against minor
appropriations was emphasized by
Representative'Cliffo Ireland of Illi-
nois, chairman of the House commit
Tee on accounts, which is the one COM
bnittee that continues its work
whether Congress Is In session or not.
He shows how the time wasted In
6ebate and in forcing a roll call on
certain resolution cost the taxpay-
ers much more than the appropriation
authorized in the resolution, and said:
II do not like to see my colleagues
help UP to derision by the public as
wasting their time over such trf1ing
matters as cited when the ultimate
result is never changed. 1t Is time
wasted where their efforts and ability
deserve much better"
AS a case in point. where the vocif-
larous objection of some member over
|sealous to make campaign material
for consumption by the dear people"
back home has placed the House
members in the category Of penny
Evening star., 1923-03-18
Outlook for Federal Revenues
Based on Income Tax Returns

returns going as far back as 1917,
and many firms owing already are out
of business.
Federal tax collectors are on the
trail of the skilled workman who
earned high wages in 1922, but failed
to make out income tax returns as
required by law. Reports have reached
the Treasury that many thousands of
wage earners of this class failed to
report their earnings to the govern
ment or to pay taxes.
Estimates of what the tariff will
bring in have been revised again. The
last estimate was $4S0.000,000 for the
year. The new estimate boosts this
figure by $20,00o,o00, and if collections
continue 20 come in as fast as they
did in February another upward re-
vision will be in order again soon.
February receipts Appropriated S4S,-
100000. indicating total collections of
nearly $500, 900. 900 for the year.
Miscellaneous internal revenue re-
ceipts, consisting largely of taxes on
tobacco, distilled spirits, stamp taxes,
taxes on estates and corporation stock
taxes, VIII hardly exceed the SS0O,000,-
600 originally estimated, Treasury Of
flcials said yesterday, although dur
ing recent months the tendency has
been for such receipts to go slightly
above the amount figured on in ad-
vance.
Other miscellaneous receipts. down
In the estimates for about s5s0,000,-
900, may be exceeded, although it is
regarded as unlikely that. they will
be.
With interest on the national debt
reaching s1.1o0, 100000, and mainte-
nance of the Veterans Bureau climb
ing up to an estimated s476.00 900
for the year, these miscellaneous re-
ceipts, plus the income from the tariff
are counted upon as. furnishing the
money necessary to carry the govern
ment during the year.