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Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-24
Circulate Petitions in
Each Farm Center
on Protest
ONE YEAR ONLY
Say All-American Cana
Would Supply All
Power

Directors of the Imperial County
Farm Bureau, yesterday endorsed q
petetion protesting against any
action of the Imperial county sup
eryisors that may tend to grant to
the Holton Power Company, or any
other power company, monopoly
on the development and distribution
of electric power. The president of
each farm center was directed to ap
appoint a committee to circulate the
petition in his district and in ad-
joining cities and an active cam
paign will be waged to prevent the
supervisors from granting the 80
year franchise. recently applied for
by the Holton Power Company.
According to the petition, it is
estimated that electricity estimated
at $4,000 horsepower can be devel-
oped from the All American Canal
project and its use and sale will
produce Il revenue sufficient ulti-
mately to pay the entire cost of the
construction Of the All American
canal.
Provides for Power
AS Section No. 6 of the Swing
Johnson bill now pending before
congress, provides for the develop
ment of electric power from the All
American canal, for the use of the
people within the area which the
canal will serve, and Us it is expect
ed that early and favorable govern
ment action will be taken as a re-
snlt of the recent visit Of the con
| gressional party to this county, the
imperial County farm Bureau leels
that the recent application of the
Holton Power Company for a 80
year franchise is made solely for
the purpose of defeating and pre-
venting the development and dis
tribution of electric power from tbs
canal.
One Year Franchise
The petition concludes: cNov
therefore, we, the undersigned resi-
dents, voters or taxpayers of Impet-
ial county, do hereby petition the
honorable board cf supervisors OF
Imperial county that they, the said
board, shall not grant to the Holton
Power Company, nor to any person
or corporation operating with pri-
vate capital and for private gain,
franchise to erect, construct, on
crate or maintain an electrical dia.
trlbuting system over along ors iif,-
on the public roads of Imperial
county, or to furnish, distribute or
sell electricity and electrical energy
within the county of Imperial, un-
less and except the life. term or
duration of said franchise be ex.
pressly limited to one year from its
date of granting"
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-24
Millionaire Wine
Man Sentenced
to Term in Jail

SAN FRANCISCO, April "a. -
Theodore Gier, millionaire wine man
OF Oakland and Of Napa county
was sentcnced to three months in
Jail and fined $500 for violation
of the prohibition act, by Federal
Judge Partridge today.
Gier collapsed when sentence to
Jail was pronounced.
The court severely Grraigned Gier.
declaring an example must be made
if him unless "the laws are to be-
come scraps of paper.
Gier's son, Henry Gier, WAS fined
$4,000; Gustav Linderman, manager
of Gier's winery, was fined 81 900
and sentenced to thirty days in
Jail, and Fred Poeller was fined
$1,000.
Seventy two barrels, 30 casks and
one case of wine, involved in the
case, were ordered destroyed
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-24
HARDING PUTS COURT PLEA TO PUBLIC
Bring Back
Dead With
New Serum!
1y United Press Leosed Wire

~ United Press Leased Wire
Los ANGELES, April "a. -
Attention of medical men
throughout the country is cen
tered today on the case Of Dan
Leary, railroad employe, who
was the first dead man. on
tho Pacific coast to be brought
back 10 life. by the new serum
Adranalin.
A premature blast yc-terday
tore Leary's body horribly and
he was believed dead when TAX
Ell to the White Memorial Hos
pttaL On preliminary Gamma
ton his heart was found to be
no longer beating. However, af-
ter an injection Of the life Civ
ing Adrenaln 1t was noted that
the heart gave a faint fiutter.
Leary was gradually brought
back from the borderland Of
death and this morning physl-
clans stated that he had a fair
chance CT recovery.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-24
Farm Bureau
Plans Biggest
Picnic Ever

Plans for the annual Farm Bu-
reau picnic were announced at yes
terday's meeting of the board of
directors, the date chosen being
May l, and this year the picnic
will be held at Holtville.
The Chamber of Commerce of
that city has promised to provide
a big barbecue dinner and address
es will be made by Congressman
Phil ID. Swing and Felix Lands,
president of the San Diegos Farm
Bureau. Other features for the pie
nic are now in process of forma-
tion and will be announced later.
1t is expected that this will be the
largest and most successful picnic
ever held by the organization.
The directors passed q resolution
expressing regret at the resignation
Of President Ellis West, and thank
ing him for the interest which he
has taken in the work of the Farm
Bureau in the past. Mr.. West is
now located in Los Angeles, AMI
the directors voiced the hone that
he will be successful in his new
business and assured him of the
hest wishes of the Imperial Coun-
ty Farm Bureau.
1900 Members Now
The report of the membership
committee showed there are now
: 1,200 members in the organization
and il is houed to increase this
number to l500 before the annual
picnic on May l. During the re-
cent drive for new members, the
woman s department increased from
50 to 307 members and it is hoped
to increase this number also within
the next two weeks.
1 The committee on meat inspec-
lion reported progress in the mat
ter of investigating the recent laws
| adopted for the inspection of meat
| in Imperial County and will re-
| port in full at the next meeting OF
| the directors. Due to being delay
ed on his way home from the coast
Farm Advisor Garthwaite was un-
able to make a report on the sur
vey of valley crops and will do SC
at the next meeting.
Quiz Capt. Fredericks
A resolution presented to the di
rectors, asking Captain w. j.
Frederieks of Los Angeles ,candi
date for Congress from the Tenth
District, to express his stand with
relation to the Swing-Johnson bill,
was endorsed by the directors and
will be forwarded to Captain Fred
ericks.
Secretary-Manager Jenkins re-
ported on the success of the recent
| drive for new members and inform
ed the directors that he would con.
tinue to solicit memberships in the
future as in the past. The regular
routine matters of communications
and bills occupied considerable of
the directors time, adjournment be
ing taken after 5 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-24
FARM BUREAU LAUNCHES MOVEMENT
AGAINST SUPERVISORS GRANTING
LONG TIME POWER FRANCHISES
STILL EXPLODES,
NAB BROTHERS

T, LOS ANGELES, April 24.--Op-
erations of a huge still came to an
abrupt climax early this morning
when the still exploded and caught
fire, endangering thousands of dol
lars worth of property around IT.
Upon investigating police learned
from L. Shire, who Owns the prop
erty that two men had rented the
barn where the still was located.
Tony and Fred Perrotta, brothers,
living next door, were arrested
when the officers found six barrels
of liquor ON the premises.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-24
SUGAR HITS IT'S
HIGHEST POI N T
SINCE JUNE, 1920

NEW YORK, April 24.-Re-
fined sugar today was advanced
to above 10 cents a pound by
Pennsylvania Retiring which
quoted 1925, the highest price
sincs tho present rise started.
American Warner and National
went to 9.85 today. This is the
highest price since June, 1920.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-24
WHAT'S DOING

Trustees Presbyterian church
meet tonight at office Of Pioneer
Title Insurance Company.
Entire Nos dance at clubhouse.
William TT. Douglas. noted pian-
ist. ard Notoriety'' at Palace
tonight.
]. v. Commandory No. "a to-
nieht.
knights of Columbus tonight
at Calexico.
Chamber Of Commerce dinner
tomorrow night.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-24
This Sounds Like
the Days of Yore

NEW YORK, April 24.-United
States Steel directors declared q
dividend of VA per cent on common
and ia per cent on preferred.
The quarterly statement for tho
period ended MaroA IL showed net
profits Of $34,780,069, against ST.
552,392 In the previous quarter.
Earnings in March wre in excess Of
S14.00O,000
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-24
r. r. EXPRESSMEN
ASK II MILLION
SALARY INCREASE
ny United Press Leased Wire

Hy tH''FH TTFNN IFHNFU NIFF
CHICAGO, April 24.--The Order
of Railroad Expressmen today filed
request with the United States
Railroad Labor Board for a pay in
crease of 10 cents an hour.
The wage advance would tota'
$l7,000,oo0 annually and would af-
feet 10000 men.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-24
126,OOO Marine
Workers Strike
on Both Coasts

NEW YORN, April a4,-Call for
4 strike of members of the Marine
Transport Workers Industrial Union
on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
was issued today, according to Rob
ert Nelson, secretary treasurer of
the organization,
The strike was called, he said, to
win wago increases and to force
the release Of political prisoners.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-24
TIGER WOMAN"
FINALLY UNDER
ARREST In {. A.
Secy. Hughes Officially
Announces that Clara
is Held
PROBE ESQ AP E
Got Away as Messenger
Boy Latest Story in
Hy United .-ress LeHsed Wire

ny tn1feN reSS IeNSeu wire
WARRINGTON, April "a. - A
woman supposed to be Clara Phil
lips, wanted by California authori-
tics for the "hamme- murder" Of
Mrs. Alberta Meadows, has been ar
rested In Honduras, the state de
partmont was officially advised to-
day. She will be held by the Hon
duras government pending the ar
rival Of any request from the Amer
lean government for he- extrah-
tion.
Secretary of State Hughes him
self announced the arrest of Mrs.
Phillips and officials of the state
department expressed the belief
belief that there was no doubt as
to her identity.
Hughes has wired Honduras ask
ing the government there to hold
the alleged $ hammer murderess -
until the arrival of the request for
extradition, which is now being for
warded.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-24

The baseball returns will here
after be found on Page Three,
where they will appear daily.
Evening star., 1923-12-14
HARD|NG'S SHRINE
Wins CLUBS AID
Cosmopolitan Body Names
Three to Direct Share in
Campaign Here.

Endorsement of the work of the Hard
ing Memorial Association. raising money
to erect a shrine to the memory of the
late President Harding, was given by
the members Of the Cosmopolitan Club
at their weekly luncheon at the Airing
ton Hotel today. y committee of three
was appointed to direct the clubs share
in the work. The committee was COM
posed of f. W. McChcsney, p. NJ. Bailey
and Clcv. Skinker
Plans for Christmas party. which
will include a Christmas tree and toys
for the children of the members of the
club, are being forwarded by the mem
DcrS Of the entertainment committee
under the Craftsmanship of r. W. Nc
Chesney.
Clergymen of various denominations
viii in future be asked to the clubs
luncheonS and the presidents and vice
presidents of various civic bodies in the
city VIII be asked to address the MEM
bership OF the Cosmopolitan Club.
Evening star., 1923-12-14

he takes many precautions when
something exceptionally cold or blus-
terry threatens, but only to quiet
the mind of his womenkind
once let the horses step off and il
is come rain, hail or snow or brick
balls or cats or dogs, for all Senator
Curtis knows. For those ecstatic
seconds gone are all fatigue, anX-
iety and discomfort over the trend
of events. He can shout and rave
and clap and stamp, all oblivious to
his surroundings, whereas when not
attending a race he is propriety itself
and one of the most silent and digni-
fed of solons. When he was A small
boy, the height of the senator's am
hition was to be a jockey, the best
Evening star., 1923-12-14

He was taken to that state. tried and
convicted of fraudulent practices in
check transactions and given a SEN
tence Of FIVE years.
An interesting feature OF the inves-
tigation and search for the alleged
swindier involved a case Of mistaken
identity that resulted in a law suit
and verdict of 100000. A New York
merchant who was alleged to have
been swindled by the man of many
aliases identified a reputab BILE man,
who was arrested on suspicion. The
man entered suit and obtained the
verdict for the amount stated.
Evening star., 1923-12-14

cessive." and the spa-seness of popula-
tion on the route chosen made the line
unnecessary in the public interest.
The map of the projected line showed
a main line 395 miles long, running
from Columbus to Pennington, in New
Mexico, with branches extending to
Sprngerville' in eastern Arizona, and to
other points. The company also pro-
posed to build 1.200. miles OF line in
Mexico. but the commission said it had
little exact information regarding the
merits of the Mexican project" but ex-
pressed the conclusion, however, that
If traffic developed across the interna-
it would not be materially
beneficial to the line in the United
States
Evening star., 1923-12-14
PRISONER IN BAD-CHECK
CASE RETURNED TO D. C..
Man Of Many Aliases Said to Have
Swindled Merchant With
Canadian Drafts.

Attired in an outfit furnished him
by officials of the Illinois state pris-
on, at Joliet. an alleged professional
check swindler, known throughout
the country as Christmas Koeugh,
with more than score of aliases,
reached here yesterday from Joliet
in the custody of Detective Thomas
Sweeney, to answer an indictment al
ieging the passing of two 5000 Cana
dian Bank Association drafts on
fictitious Winnipeg bank. The alleged
forged drafts are said to have been
given local merchant in June, 1917.
While Washington sleuths were
searching for the alleged swindler
Pinkerton detectives arrested him on
a train in Pittsburgh, Pa, and turned
him over to the Illinois authorities.
Evening star., 1923-12-14

Distinctive Lamps make a
long appreciated gift. Our
designs include every con-
ceivable style, size and
classifcation-Table Lamps,
Bri d sc Lamps, Junio or
Lamps, Floor Lamps, Read
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Torcheres.- etc. Priced from
S1.75 up.
Evening star., 1923-12-14
CRAIGE HEAPS POST.
Elected Commander by Press Club
Legion Body.

Capt John Craige. aide to Maj. Gen.
Lejeune, commandant of the Marine
Corps, was elected commander of the
National Press Club Post, American
Legion. at the annual meeting Wednes-
day light. Brig. Gen. Amos A. Fries.
chemical warfare, u. S. A, and Earl
Goodwin were elected vice command
ers of the post.
The new officers were installed by
Paul j. McGahan, commander of the
District of Columbia department of
the legion. Past commander badges
were presented by Commander Nc
Gahan to Col Edward Clarke. Jack
S. Connolly and Frank A. Connolly.
The post decided to send Christmas
baskets to former service men of
Washington who arc now in hos
pitfalls in other parts of the country.
Representative Bloom OF New York
addressed the post on the bill which
he has introduced in Congress pro-
viding for the rehabilitation of for
mer service men.
Evening star., 1923-12-14
RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT
RAILROAD DENIED
!. c. C. Refuses Permission for
Building of $50 Miles of New
Line in Southwest.

An order denying the Colorado. Co
lumbus and Mexican Railroad Company
authority to build $50 miles of new line
in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona,
was entered yesterday by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. The COM
pany's estimate of s15.000,000 as a cost
Of construction was entirely too small
the commissions decision said, and it's
financing plans were not sufficiently
disclosed.
Estimates of traffic and revenue were
believed by the commission to be ex-
Evening star., 1923-12-14
Silver
and
Silver
Plate

Fitting ex-
pressions will
be f on n d in
t h c $ e lasting
gifts for any
recipient: Tea
S cts, M C a t
Dishes, Bread
Trays, Lanuy
Dishes, Hot
water Kettles,
Casseroles, etc.
Silver in plated
and Sterling
Silver.
Evening star., 1923-12-14

In Bulgaria everybody avoids the
crossing of strange doorway on
day. They put corn in.
their stockings, and the head of the
family sprinkles some in front of the
door with the words. Christ is born"
the family for everybody and every
thing as some corn is put into the
fire. To assure them a good harvest
for the next year, a firebrand is
saved from the fire and put into "a
notch in q tree.
Evening star., 1923-12-14
Crystal

Imported and do
mestic wares OF
erit-lightly cut
and e t c h e d pat
terms. An exquisite
collection. Single
items as low as 81
and to SIS.
Evening star., 1923-12-14

on earth. Though his ideals have
changed substantially. he still thinks
very well Of good jockey and his
ability to tighten the burdens of some
folks, though naturally he can Also
lay some intolerable loads on the
shoulders Of the unwise. For Sena-
tor Curtis never bets on the race: he
merely enjoys the exhilaration of the
shouting multitude. the flying horses
and the tonic quality Of the environ
ment.
Evening star., 1923-12-14

of man kind, moth
ing avails to re-
store him to nor
NAL health and
optimistic outlook
like a horse race.
He will travel any
reasonable d i s.
tance to attend
one when he rec
ogniZes the need
to rebuild the
brain tissue and
to ease off the
tangled n e " e s.
No sort of wea TIL
or fln,,-fe hs,, F0
Evening star., 1923-12-14
HELD IN BANK ROBBERY.

BEAUMONT, Tex, December IA
man was arrested here yesterday and
Identified as William Russell. an al
eged bank robber, who escaped from
the Marquette, Mich, state prison
last April.
Evening star., 1923-12-14
FOLKS

When Charles Curtis, senior sena-
tor from Kansas. is all run down
from overwork and soured over the
colossal bIunders
Evening star., 1923-12-14

An act of the time of Henry VII.
against unlawful games, forbade the
working classes playing cards except
al Christmas.
Evening star., 1923-12-14

The first Christmas pantomime was
produced at Drury Lane Theater in
London in 1902.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-04-12
BOUQUET FROM SLIPPERY"

The reason why the Rice Lake Times and throughout
which he induced Mayor Rmee of Hudson to have pup
ished in last weeks issue of the Star-Observer
frstp paragraph of little pals letter
Falls Journal that have suggested to
my postoce and characteristic
tina calls a brief denial part
did Frears letter. published shortly
emphasized the fact that Walker
Waby in the soaed civil service examination rear
quad with either of the Hudson candidates. and had not the slightest
the election % we were even less
Fear attitude the matter But Wa wn therefore to
keep always the winning d behoes Fear to explain away any
prediction statements might have suggested
Frears next paragraph
The editor of The Journal
postoce election held that city and has not forgiven
standing locally His personal abuse and efforts to bring out
candidates known River Falls friends
that his there"
all himself the above lines in the
Inference that popular polls As
that is the only line of truth his whole letter 1t should have been
phaszed for effect
In the first place he would have his Hudson readers
election from field OF
appointment direct giving the
Knob who resigned He then ordered election in the
include the rural routes and Mr. Haddow
with Others Mr. GLASS; and the Journal editors Mr. Haddow
the popular and out by great plurality not need
ing open support Frear local ieutenant
But the glazing faehood of Kid Fars statement to the effect
his the River Falls election lies
the fact that The Journal editor Sin bad with p
perry BEFORE the postoce matter came up for settlement tact "nch
depends the truth in saying that had not
forgiven antagonism the postoffce campaign
We blush with pride at the implied compliment in the willy polite
that brought candidates against him in the last
canddaem just bouqueng HIM
that Of Anyway haven't
with
matter well under
candidate
with other throughout the
district The Journal Joined favorable comment and expression OF hope
would the but he didn't and other
That would indicate Perhaps whether the original luminosity
Frear's the Journal editors.
says his mis-
there Did both of them tell that Jim
the pce Monday that he had read the Rv
Falls for twenty-five and had known them to give
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-04-12
WE OFFER A PRIZE

About every SO often we are forced
to remind someone that The River
Falls Journal does not publish anony-
nous letters.
But just to show that we are right
liberal and obligin', we propose a
concession in a case which has just
come to our attention. Of course, if
we grant this one, We'll be sort OF
bound to do the same henceforth to
other brave and noble souls who in
dulge in this valient indoor sport, so
if you are one of such you will be
doubly interested.
(Note.-We have arranged with
Postmaster Haddow for extra accom-
odations and facilities at the post
office to handle the flood of mail which
we anticipate from this generous Of
fer, so don't hold off in fear that
your prize offering will not receive at
tention.)
We received this week a scandal
inferling letter, signed Residents OF
tine City Who do not Wish to be
Known" The anonymous writer
commanded its publication.
Our liberal proposition is this: If
the author of that letter will send
us highly colored, juicy, but authen-
tic scandal-story which involves one
of his or her own relatives, or anyone
near and dear, for publication along
with the letter already received, we
will consider the articles impartially,
and maybe dole out an appropriate
prize, or something.
But don't forget to sign your own,
true name!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-04-12
HAMMOND TO HAVE HALL

The village of Hammond, by a
vote of I'll to %, voted for bond
issue to finance the building of a vii
lage hall.
The Hammond News says that the
hall is to be 4Ox100 feet, two stories
high, and will accommodate the town
and village offices, rest room, tot
let's, kitchen and fire hose room on
the lower floor. On the upper floor
there will be a 38xS0 dance foo:
space, a stage and check-room.
The new building is to be located
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-04-12
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The River Falls Journal
April IA, 1898

Vernon Reynolds is preparing to
build new house on his farm in the
Fargo District.
-25-
d. n. Wethern is having the steam
er Sea Wing reprinted and fixed up
for the summer eason.-Diamond
Bluff item.
%
License carried in Martell and three
or four saloons are expected to start
there this summer. Licenses have
been granted to H. o. Harris, Ben
Stark and F. B. Saxton.
-25--
George Legrander has moved from
Beldenville to Olivet.
w. F. Bushman is preparing to put
up three-story brick building to
house his store in Prescott.
-25-
Chas. Munchausen has opened a
new barber shop on N. Main street.
-25-
F. M. White has been elected Chief
of the Fire Department. The fore
men are w. H. Tozer and James
Hale; J. w. Barrett, secretary, and
A. w. Kaler, treasurer.
-25-
w. Fl. Tozer had leg broken by a
falling derrick at the Normal school
Monday.
--25-
A crew of rs men is at work on the
new Normal school building. Old
brick from the burned building are
being used on the city streets.
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on the north side of the village park.
Joe Caffrey was reelected as viii
lage president. f. Northrup was re-
elected chairman of the town OF
Hammond
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That's wilder than Jim would hazard
"Sppy have originated before
declaration the notwith
standing.
gbberng attention
the question truly characters
elusive evaon and fawnng promise
49,
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