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Arizona state miner., 1923-06-02
Personal Mention.

N1Lc ANOOLI1A LIZ AANlAlOR kCoNIlSA
of music, announces that from
June End to August 9th there
will be no music lessons.
Bill Glore of the Big Blue mine
was in town Tuesday on business,
and left some samples of promis-
ing looking ore.
Mrs. Naomi E. Kellis gave a
party for her music pupils Thurs
day at her home. Among those
present were Frances Howell,
Alice Barnette, Florence Dignan,
Clara Lucas, Thelma Wilson,
Viola Kellis, Helen Deck, Adele
Henson, and Helene Shackelford;
Gus Kellis, Billy Carpenter, John
Richards, Kenneth Watson, Joe
Rohrer, Eddie Watson, Phillip
Rathbun, Raleigh Barnette, and
Harry Watson. A lovely time
was enjoyed by all until darkness
stopped the merry-making.
Good reports keep coming in
from the old Vulture which is
being refitted by a syndicate
headed by Messrs. Beal and Mer-
rillia. Two carloads of lumber
and machinery have already ar
rived and are being hauled out to
the mine. Outfit looks like lixi-
Walton or saturation plant.
Judge Stillwell, early day pio-
neer of Pima and Cochise coun-
ties, was a visitor to Wickenburg
Thursday anu visited an old friend
in the person of our editor whom
he knew when publishing the
Daily Record at Tucon, in 1880.
The Judge is still practicing and
his offices are in the Fleming
building at Phoenix; looks hale,
hearty. Notwithstanding a severe
auto accident last summer.
w. H. Weaver, new Principal
of the Wickenburg schools, ac-
companied by his charming wife,
visited this office on Wednesday.
In the pleasant half hour which
followed Mr.. Weaver outlined
plans for the new highschool in
which all Wickenburg is so in
tensely interested. Himself and
wife will take short vacation
to the coast, during which we
will be apprised more in detail
of plans for next school term.
Born-On May 31stto Mr.. and
Mrs. O. A. Heouloth of San
Pedro, California, 9 pound
daughter. Mrs. Heouloth is the
eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
J. R. Barnette. Baby, mother,
and all are doing we'll 'cepting
Granpappy Barnette, who, how
ever. is only able to sit up and
take nourishment.
Harry Grey of Phoenix is here
visiting Chas. Crawford of the
Ploma King.
Mrs. H. C. Jernigan and daugh-
ter Maxine returned from Phoe-
nix Friday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bright of Phoe-
nix is here visiting Mrs. B. G.
Straughan, and reports she is
delighted with our wonderful
climnte, wondering why Wicken-
burg people go to the coast in
J the summer.
Miss Leone Stages returned
Sunday to johannesburg, Cal.
B. C. Straughan is spending
today in Phoenix on business.
Hugh Jernigan of Clarkdale is
home for a few days visit with
his family,
Mrs. Geo. Wentworth spent a
few days this week in Phoenix.
Arizona state miner., 1923-06-02

Clara Phillips, hammer murd-
eress, was rushed toSan Quentin
penitentiary yesterday when she
got to Los Angeles.
Arizona state miner., 1923-06-02

After a conference Of the
school board and the newly
elected principal. Mr.. Weaver,
the much talked about high
school is now assured.
A strong teaching staff is be-
ing selected. A four year high
school course has been planned
so that a student may graduate
with sixteen credits, which will
enable them to enter normal
schools and colleges.
The course will be required
with no electives, because of the
few teachers. Every possible
means to accommodate all pupils
who may want to enter high
school will be afforded.
The course of study will be an
nounced soon, also a list Of all
teachers selected.
Arizona state miner., 1923-06-02

About s. O'Clock yesterday even
ing two auto loads of happy
Wickenburg boys and girl S
motored to Congress Junction,
where the following enjoyed a
'weenie-roast":: Frances Howell,
Geraldine Latham, Florence Dig
nan. Dorothy Kempton, Marjorie
Fuel, Maxine Jernigan, Viola
Kellis, Thelma Wilson; Robert
and Francis Fuel, Garry and
Billy Peck, John Richards, Her
bert Woodmansee, Guss Kellis,
Billy Carpenter, and Eddie, Ken
meth. and Harry Watson. Mes
danes Kempton, Fuel, and Dig
nan chaperoned the party.
Born-On May 26 to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Goodman, fine big
boy, Mother and child doing
nicely.
A county highway employee,
carrying gun, had the misfor-
tune of turning over in his car
Thursday evening. The gun went
off and Quijado. that was his
name, was taken to the hospital
with a bullet in his hip.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
MCCORMICK HOME
RANSACKED BY
EMBRYO THIEVES
Police Suggest Ways
Public Can Assist in
Catching Criminals

Thieves broke into the home of
John Mccormick at 1852 Olive street
last night while the family was
away and took two two and one-half
dollar gold pieces and diamond
scarf pin, also a quantity of nickels
and dimes from a child's bank. In
vestigation showed that the intrud-
ers did not take several other arti-
cles of .jewelry which were in the
same place as the scarf pin, nor the
pennies which were in the bank Be-
cause of this peculiarity, the po-
lice are inclined to believe the bur-
glary was the work of youngsters.
Toilce Give ADVICE.
In connection with the burglary,
the police call the attention of the
public to the matter of handling
objects after robbery has been
perpetrated. Quite often the in
truders leave fingerprints, which
would assist the police materially in
obtaining a clue, but which are rem
dered worthless because the OBJ
.jects have been handled SO many
times the intruder s prints are un-
decipherable. The FL Centre po-
lice have a complete finger print
bureau, in charge of Officer Charles
Schlanze and with the cooperation
of the public, it can be made Il de-
.termining factor in the detection of
criminals.
Asks All to Assist.
Chief Barker also suggested that
people watch out for any suspicious
characters lettering about homes,
whether their own, or those of neigh
bors and report any such to the po-
lice. Within the past few weeks
several breaks have occurred where
the occupants of the house were
away and neighbors, by keeping an
eye open, might have been able to
give the police description of the
burglars.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
MURPHY'S RACER
USES WILI4ARDS

With the eyes of the automobile
world turned toward the big race at
Los Angeles tomorrow, the Valley
Auto Electric Company at $40
broadway, is roofing hard for jim
my Murphy to win another victory,
his car being equipped with Willard
batteries for which the local store
has the agency. Last year Murphy
won victories at indianapolis, Union
town, Tacoma and Los Angeles with
ears equipped with the Willard bat
terry and has implicit faith in the
dcpendability of this type of bat
terry which carries rubber threaded
insulation. Earl Kendall is manager
OF the Valley Auto Electric and is
awaiting telegram from the fac
tory, announcing that Murphy, with
Willards, has won.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24

YESTERDAY Imperial Valley
shipments by stations-El Centre 35,
Seeley l, Brawley 33, Heber 10, Ca
nlcxico 5, Imperial 6, Shamrock s.;
total 95.
Cars ordered for today's loading
los.
"a Total valley shipments to date
l3,663.
CHICAGO PASSINGS "a hour
1period up to a. m. today-New
York 5, Detroit 2, Cleveland 3, Pitts
burg 3, Toronto 2, Philadelphia l.
SHIPPING POINT information
flor FL Centre and nearby points for
Heb. 23rd:
Maximum temperature past 81
hours up to p. M. 80, minimum 53,
CLEAR. Demand active and market
Slightly stronger on big stock. De-
Emand slow and market weak on
small stock. Good wire inquiry.
Continued warm weather is causing
|riuch stock to head loosely and some
fslime is showing up. California
Icratcs New York Special frequent
Nv called Iceberg). Carloads T. o.
|b., cash track, 41as and large $l.6o-
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
OFFICIALS. PUBLIC
JAILED ON REFUSAL
TO SUPPLY FOOD
Situation Most Serious in
B0chum, l Killed in
! Riots
HELP THEMSELVES
Much Of Germany With
out Wire Connection
tOOutside World
Dy United Press

BERLIN, Feb. 24.-Bochum dis
Patch reports carnival Of arrests
of Germans by the French ir the
Ruhr valley, as result of refusal
of the former to supply food to the
invading forces. .-...-. .o.=
Several hundred citizens Of that
city have been taken into custody,
along with 10 town councillors and
the burgomaster. ,.. .f =,
Most of the direct action carried
out by the forces of occupation in
the Ruhr for the last "a hours ap-
pears to have centered in this city,
taking the form Of wholesale reGuis-
itions of supplies from stores and
shops. One German workman was
killed and one seriously wounded in
connection with the troop movement
!. in this section. The principal es-
Establishment entered was Bochum s
leading department store, which was
forced to close several days ago
after the refusal of the mana cement
to sell wares to French or Belgian
nationals.
Shops are Purloined
Neighboring shops were also visit.
ed and acquisitions forcibly effected
after the attendants refused to as
sist. According 10 the Germans, the
articles taken were for the furnish
ing of French officers clubs as they
included silvcrware, cutlery, vases,
carpet, porcelain and similar goods
Requisition checks were given for
all articles taken. The casualties
resulted rs the troops were leaving
The department store with their arms
full of goods, attracting large
crowd of German civilians. The Ger
klnans declare the crowd did not
threaten the soldiers and that they
were suddenly fired upon while 10
meters away.
The telephone and telegraph strike
in the Ruhr is beginning to spread
IT, the Rhineland. At Mayence to-
day the postal workers refused to
serve the French. Consequently the
rostoffice was occupied by French
troops. Almost immediately the
mail. telephone and telegraph en-
ployees quit work and the German
population is now without wire com
munication to outside points. Strikes
are still in progress at Essen, Duis-
burg and other principal points in
the occupied region.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
ARREST PROMINENT
BORDER LAWYERS
in TAX DISPUTE
Plan to Test Validity
of Occupation
Tax Law
Nv pre.s stafs .Correspoudeut

by Press staff Correspondents
4 CALEXICO, Feb. 24.-Alfred
Blaisdell and NJ. G. Atchison, local
attorneys, were arrested on com
plaint of City Clerk Whaley today,
for refusing to pay the occupation
tax, which they consider invalid.
Following a short hearing in the
police court before Judge Steintorf,
they asked the right to enter plea
Tuesday afternoon and We're relcas-
ed on their own recognizanee, after
announcing that they would file a
demurrer. ~ +
Later they rendered payment of
the tax at the city hall but payment
was refused because both men re-
fused to sign card that would per-
init their books being examined and
the amount of their annual income
determined. At first the case was
taken up, as friendly suit, but has
now assumed a more serious aspect.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
Mexicali Saloons
Facing Border to
Close Week-Ends
By Press Staff c0rrespOndent

MEXICALI, Feb. 24---Last night s
meeting of the city council passed a
resolution demanding that the sa-
looms and bars on the main en-
trance to town from the American
side, be closed on Saturdays and
Sundays. This action was taken by
the council following the presenta
tion of a petition signed by more
than 400 residents of Mexicali, most
ly women and girls.
The vote of the council showed
that eight were for the resolution
and six against it. The order will
go into effect today. 1t is stated
that the owners Of the saloons will
make no protest at this time, but
later contemplate taking civil action
In this connection it is said that
in December, orders were issued by
both the city and federal officials
that the saloons should be closed in
that area north of the railroad
tracks to the international boundary
same to become effective March l.
Owners of property in this district
have protested, but no hearing has
yet been held.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
FIND 5 QUARTS
OF BOOZE, JAILED
By United Press

CALEXICO, Feb. 24.-Jose Vel
asquez, a Mexican living at Imper-
ial, was arrested at the Internation-
al crossing yesterday afternoon by
Inspector Hampton, Of the customs
service, when search of the Ford
in which he was coming from Mex
hidden in it.
Velasquez wa staken to the local
Jail and held until this morning,
when he was taken to Ell Centre to
appear before U. s. Commissioner
Whitelaw,. while hi sFord was con-
fiscated. a
Velasquez claims that the liquor
was placed in his car by some one
else, and that he had no knowledge
of its being there.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
ARREST HUNDREDS OF RUHR GERMANS
He Says June
Bugs Evolve
From Humans!

Judge ". N. Thompson and
police court officials listened to
q wonderful tale in court this
morning, tie de.a11s of which
which were furnished by Roy
Moss, who appears to be reli-
gious fanatic.
According to the story, Moss
is moved by spirit which causes
him to see wonderful sights, not
allotted to the rest Of mankind.
Some of ms experiences included
watching a star fall and turn
into an airplane, which sailed
around through the air for a
long time, and finally resumed
its place in the heavens. Other
sights included a wiefd and COM
pick collection of green monkeys,
blight lights, transmigration Of
humans into June bugs, and
many other experiences which
cauced his honor to gasp.
Moss story was listened to
attentively and he was later
turned over to Y. N. Adams, su-
perintendent of the county farm,
for investigation. It is probable
a hearing will be held later to
determine the mans condition.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
Dies in Hospital
From Starvation

Following his discovery in the
bushes near Evergreen cemetery by
l.. c. Williams, an unknown man
about 65 years old was taken to the
county hospital yesterday afternoon
where he died about an hour later.
An inquest returned verdict that
he had died of starvation. Nothing
was found in the man 8 personal eff.
fects tending to show his identity.
The body is at Lemon 9 funeral par
lors, while the authorities are max
ing an attemptsto locate relatives of
the man.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
Ell CENTRAN DIES
AT FAMILY HOME

Dennis A. Harrington, for the
past 10 years resident of FL Cen
tro. died this morning at the family
home, $50 South Fifth street, after
an illness of several weeks. The de-
ceased was formerly contractor,
but owing to i'll health was unable
to continue his work for several
years past. Besides his wife he is
survived by three children, Marie,
Margaret and Hugh Harrington.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed, pending the arrival
of relatives from the east.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
INSTALL NEW
U. c. 7. LODGE
HERE TONIGHT
Expect 40 Prominent Men
From Coast For
Event
Order Composed Entirely
of Statesmen, Sales
Managers

The formal ceremonies that mark
TIE installation of Lodge 6S6, Unit
ed Commercial Travellers, were to be-
gin this afternoon at 3 o clock at
the Masonic Temple. Election OF
permanent officers and appointment
of standing committees will also
take place today.
The lodge, which is composed en-
tirely of wholesale statesmen and
sales managers residing in the val
ley, begins under most auspicious
circumstances, an initial membership
OF "a having been enrolled with
many others in view. Of this num-
Der, seven are members from other
lodges who have transferred to the
local body, and q are new mem
bers, who will be initiated this af-
ternOon and evening.
= 40 Visitors Coming
Nearly 40 prominent officials
from the San Diego and Los An
geles lodges will arrive in the city
this afternon to assist in the install
lation and initiatory work. includ
ing Oscar f. Kinney, of Los An
gclcs, deputy grand counselor; f.
Fletcher Scott, secretary of the Los
Angeles lodge, and A. E. Clark, OF
San Diego, grand treasurer. Los
Angeles lodge now numbers more
members than any of the Other
lodges in the country.
a banquet will be served at 1880
with appropriate speeches by some
of the prominent visitors, after
which the initiation work will be
concluded at the Temple.
Most of the visitors will remain
in the valley over tomorrow and
plans are being perfected to take
them on an extensive sightseeing
tour of the valley before they de-
part for their respective homes.
All wholesale statesmen in the val
ley are eligible to membership. An
nouncemcnt of permanent place OF
meeting and schedule will be made
later.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
Championship
Game Will Be
Played Sunday

Calipatria and Calexico will do
battle tomorrow in the former city
for the championship of the Imper-
ial Valley Winter League and red
rot scrap is expected as both teams
have played neck and neck base
ball all season.
The Calipatria Sheiks walked
away with the honors in the first
half of the season, when they met
with little opposition from the other
teams in the league. With the i'm
TTovement in the other teams at the
close of the first half, Calipatria met
determined opposition from Ell Cen.
fro, Calexico and Holtville, with the
Independents and Brawley trailing
along behind. -.,.5
Teams Tie
The second half of the season end
ed with Calipatria and Calexico
tied for first place, and with a tie
game between the two teams to be
played off. Tomorrow game is
considered the playoff of this game.
Should the Sheiks win, it will mean
they have the honors for the entire
season safely slowed away. On the
other hand, if the Camels manage
to get victory tomorrow, it will
probably mean a series between the
two teams to decide the champion.
ship for the 1928 season.
Tomorrow game is scheduled to
begin at o'clock and large
crowd of fans from all parts of the
valley is expected to watch the
struggle, which will Undoubtedly be
q battle between Case, the Camels
star twirler, and Shaney, who holds
a similar position on the Sheiks.
Tickets for the game may be OBJ
tanned in this city at Steve's Smoke
Shop ON Fifth street, next to the
post office.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
Grape Growers Meet to Discuss Vital
y Problems of Distribution


the meeting Monday evening February &c. of the Grape
the held FL
prominent producer of the valley states that the salvation the
quality grapes wider distribution He furnished fig
Chicago York markets
breaking cities tending the auction
markets other the detrmnt of producers
shippers distribution
Of the it is sad would comparatively
for them to get together and improve conditions OF shipping to such
Freight
$13
of percent This o all points ,sts8
shipping Chicago
$780,
which
sideration the meeting Monday night. .5f
The total number of
1929 and their distribution follows:
SEASON OF 1921 SEASON l022
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
IMPERIAL M. E.
SCHOOL IN CONTEST

IMPERIAL, FEB. 24.-Tomorrow
marks the beginning of en- attend
ance contest between the Methodist
Episcopal church of this city and
four other Methodist Bible schools
in the valley. School convenes at
9:45 a. m. with classes for every
age. Last Sunday the attendance
was 153.
At IL o clock there will be SER
vices by the pastor, Rev. H. g..
Banks. At $3.50 p. M. the Epworth
League will hold devotional service,
to be followed by a service Of song
and praise and services at 1880 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
MIGHTY EXPENSIVE KISS

CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-Mathilde
Benkhardt, nurse, was awarded
$4,000 from DR.. Justine Mitchell,
who kissed her without permission.
The jury reached a quick verdict.
The kiss, the nurse said, was pur-
loined in the maternity ward of a
local hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
Daughter Of Il
Pioneer Dies

HOLTV1LLE, Feb. 24.--.Verna
Avrans, Is year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Avrans, pioneers
of his district, died at the home of
her parents here today from tuber.
eulosis.
{ 1t is just year since a twin sis
ter of the girl, Vera, died of the
same trouble.
mterment will be in the Holtville
cemetery Monday afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
WHAT'S DOING
Services at all churches tomor

Services at all churches tomor-
row. e
Concert at Christian church
Sunday evening.
Mems Bible Glass at Palace
theater, 0:45.
Farm Bureau directors today at
Brawley.
History Section Ten Thousand
Club Monday p. m.
Evangelistic services at Meth
odist church tomorrow.
Jasper homo center meeting
Monday p. m. 4fl
Grape growers meeting Mon
day night in Ell Centre,
U. G. T. banquet and initiation
tonight, Masonic Temple.
Charles Ray, Palace tonight, in
The Deuce Of Spades.'
Hila Morgan, Tent Theater,
Tess Of the Storm Country
Cost Fan Tutte,'' Mozart
opera, Brawley, tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
SCHOOL ADDITIONS
SOON FOR BORDER
by Press staff Correspondent

by Press STAFF Correspondent
:. CALEXICO, February 24.-The
Calexico school board held meet
ing last night at which time bids
submitted for the erection of addi-
tions to the Hoffman and lockwood
schools were opened and read.
No action was taken in letting
the bids inasmuch as an attempt is
being made to sell the old kinder
garten school building, to be moved
from the property and replaced with
a new structure. sN
On Tuesday night the board will
again meet to make decision as to
the disposition of the old kinder
garten building. 1t is probable that
the. bids for the erection of the pro
posed five new rooms will be let at
this meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
IN JAIL ON
SERIOUS CHARGE

Jose. Ralderma, arrested in "a
Fourth street house on complaint
of Charles Russell, was charged in
the police court this morning with
lascivious conduct. After hearing
the details of the case, Judge
Thompson ordered Balderma he'd for
the superior court, and in default
of bail he was taken to Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
FAVORABLE FOR FARMERS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The
house banking and currency COM
mittee reported favorably on the
compromise farm credits measure
including the various features of
the Capper-Lenroot Anderson-S Strong
bills.
Senator Jones, addressing the SEN
ate today, conceded the defeat of
the ship subsidy bill. 81 am ready
to end the matter now and know
when / am beaten,' he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
FUNERAL OF MRS.
BONTER SUNDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. John S.
Bonter, who died at her home in this
city yesterday morning, viii be
held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30
from the funeral parlors Of B. E.
Lemons, with the Rev. George A.
Hartman of the Presbyterian church
officiating. Burial will be>in Ever
green cemetery.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
BULLETINS
HUNT FOR DE VALERA

DUBLIN, Feb. 24.-An intensi-
fled search for De Valera, "Presi-
dent of the Irish Republic, has
been started, in the belief that he
is actively directing the sudden re-
sumption of attacks on state forces.
Attacks during last night indicat-
ed that an experienced strategist,
believed to be De Valera, is at the
head of the movement. One was
killed and several were wounded
during the disturbances of the night.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-24
c. OF C's Launch Fight For Mountain Road Completion
Be Thankful You
Live in
/. Y!
by United Press

NEW YORK, Feb. "a The
Fuel Administration announced
that the city is facing the most
desperate fuel situation with the
worst writer weather mar.
Barges carrying more than a
hundred thousand tons Of coal
are frozen in the Hudson river.
Dealers bins are practically
empty. Flying wedge power
tugs may be used to smash ice.
The mercury is dropping rapid
ly and the weather bureau re-
ports that zero mark will be
reached today.