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New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
ENDORSES LEAGUE
yisnaant Ishii, si kapaa, tnhFaids His
Country FaF sai showing More In
lerest in Actions az oaaneii,

Takio, Feb, ls,-Viseount ishii am
hassadeF 10 France, who is home on
fuFleugh, has heen taking his own
government, the press and the people
TO task for their lack Of interest in
the d0ihgs 81 the council OF the league
OF nations, Tie complains that the for
eign once ignored his request when
attending the sessions Of the council,
for information as 10 press and public
opinion Of rhe league, giving the eauns
ell Fan unpleasant impression OF lack
Of interest in the council in this eonn-
ty,"
lie added that the European ma
iions. which al first attached little in
teEest 10 the council because of its
weakness, had awakened 10 its use
fulness after the settlement of the
Upper silesian question. y do not
hesitate 10 say" he concluded, that
the present condition of the council
is much more hopeful than II general
~ believed in Japan.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
CANADIAN wolves
DON'T ATTACK Men
Unanimous Opinion Of Trappss
Expressed IN Letters

Terants, Feb l6.-M0lNes are not
man, kllleFs, This is the unanimous
opinion az tTanReFs contained IN a
fiead Of letters % feronlo newspapers
following publication Of report lhal
there was danger "a live stock, AMI
possibly humans, along the northern
boundary OF the United states because
Of the large number 81 wolves driven
southwark toward civilization BY a
hard winter. The writers confirm re-
ports ~ the increasing numbers Of
wolf packs, but declare there Is no
confirmation Of attacks on iFanReFs
AMI hunters,
", T, Thompson, dealer in fnFs a.
Ignaes, replying % an inquiry about a
si0FY circulated IN neee nheF Of the
killing Of twa Indians ami a white
tFappeF north Of that place, writes
we do not know IF ihise here, as
il Is supposed % have happened about
seventy miles north, but personally ]
do not think there Is anything in H.
Wolves are very numerous around
here but have lived in this country
for .S years and have yet 10 hear af
anyone heing killed by wolves"
Tom Savilie, tfanpef ~ Gngama. In
the sudbury district, writes II never
like 10 east gloom on a good story,
hut that one about the Indians being
torn 10 pieces is going 10 far SNxN'
Al these so.cailed wild beasts are
scared stir a, the sight Of man"
savilie tells about meeting n pack OF
about twenty. face 10 face in blind
ing snow storm. and adds;
'The leader. a big, griszled. long
legged old chap. looked mo over from
n distance Of about twenty feet' the
rest OF the pack ranged alongside OF
him. their tails straight out for Just
about as long ms II takes TO stiffen
them with fear. Then they broke;
they Just fiattened out on the ice and
fiew--twenty one OF them"
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
FUTURE SEEMS BRIGHT FOR
MANY LONDON BUS DRIVERS
An,hitiaus Drivers VIII re Able 10
own Their Own Machines u Ger.
tain Plans Aiaieriaiile.

I.ondaR, Feh, l6,-An innovation IN
the intricate omnibus system Of Lon
don soon will he inaugnFated IN the
form Of making il possible for amhiE
tians drivers 20 become the absolute
owners OF their buses, II certain plans
now under consideration materlailke.
Today most Of these buses, which
crawl through the Narrow streets or
London like continuous procession
al elephants. are owned mostly BY
one company. but a movement has
been started recently 10 give adequate
reward 10 good drivers, II ID spons
sored by a gasoline and accessories
company, which hopes 10 make It's
money by supplying these eommodi-
ties 20 the sNneF-drisers.
The plan briefly is this. The hold
or OF a one. pound sterling share in
the company pays a weekly subserip.
ton of ten shlllings, When sufficient
funds have been collected the sub
seribers will draw lots, and the lucky
driver will be given an omnibus. He
will be allowed also 20 choose his
route through the city, lie will then
pay two pounds sterling week on
the purchase price OF the omnibus
until the conveyance has been com.
plotely paid for.
The plan makes II possible also for
drivers and conductors 10 own an
omnibus Jointly. The ownership OF
an omnibus is considered lucrative
source OF income. since II is estimat-
cd that ono omnibus, on a good route.
earns approximately ten pounds ster-
ling a day. This earning power is
generally fairly equal throughout the
year. because the mild winters in
London permit passengers to ride on
top every month OF the ~.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16

Fresh eggs sic doz. Russell Bros.
-advt
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16

al the guards pill BE- taken into the
Royal eaFabineeTs, The kaAsl GUARDS
number approximately ao,ees ana
emily half that RamefF Nill sad heEths
in che enlarged organisation az car
ahineers the remainder viii be dssT
charged, The addition az se,eee
Royal Guards 10 the earshlReers
forces viii increase the latter bods
10 50, AA0,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
RED CROSS ON THE JOB
Takes Up Work similar TO That OF
Near East Rcli6 and Helps Aid
Smyrna Refugees.

Chicago. Feb. 16.-Work rooms fol
the preparation and collection OF
garments for the refugees from the
Smyrna disaster have been opened by
the Red Cross chapters in nearly every
state of the Northwest, according to
the report of Central Division Ameri-
can Red Cross. which sent out call
to all the chapters for volunteer work
ers. both adult and junior.
School children are bringing from
their homes bundles of clothing that
are collected by the Motor Corps and
gathered at the Central Depot for
trans shipment, Many carloads have
already gone to New York, bound for
Athens.
Food, clothing and medical supplies
amounting to s1,214,6S6.91 have also
been purchased by the American Red
Cross for the relief of the refugee sit
uation in Greece and the adjacent
islands, and other expenditures in the
handling of supplies and transporta-
ton have brought the amount to over
s2,146,6S7.09, up to the middle OF
January.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
ED RoMMEL TO COACH

Philadelphia, Feb. led ROM
mel. leading pitcher of the Athletics
today announced that he will coacf
the Swarthmorc College pitchers be-
fore Connie Mack's regulars start for
the training camp at Montgomery
Ala. Rommel will assist Head Coach
jay Kelchner. Johnny Ogden, star
pitcher of the Baltimore Orioles, and
Joe Boley, shortstop of the same club
will have charge of the Swarthmore
prep school baseball candidates.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
poys AS IMUIGRANTs

London, England Arrangements
have been completed to send hun
dreds of boys Of IA and 10 to Cana
dian farms The boys will be ap-
prenticed to farmers until they are
is. They'll get one-third Of their
wages for spending money and the
rest will be invested for their benefit.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
Much Business to
Be Handled at
Farm Bureau Meet

The election of a president of the
Farm Bureau to succeed E. w.
West, resigned, will be the bust
ness of first Importance at the d.
rector's meeting tomorrow to be
held in Brawley. Mr.. West has
traded his farm for an almond or
chard in Paso Robes and is moving
soon to his new home. A director
at large for the Fourth Supervisoral
district, also to succeed Mr.. West
will be elected at the same time.
A communication from Congress
man Phil d. Swing relating to tax
exe1pt securities is to be discussed
and the matter of agricultural work
in connection with Ell Centre Jun
Tor college is to receive considera,
ton.
The Farm Bureau is interested in
several bills now pending in the
state Legislature, particularly those
introduced by Assemblyman Davis,
and they will be thoroughly dis
cussed at the meeting.
The proposed consolidation Of the
irrigation district and county Of
fices is favored by the directors and
the legislation to effect the con
solidation is to be considered. 4. l..
Garthwaite, Farm Advisor, will adj
dress the directors.
Machines are to leave FL Centric
promptly at 9:25 and Imperial at
9:55. The start will be made from
the Farm Bureau offices.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
SAYS CAMPBELL
| not Is YEARS

Considerable doubt that Charles
{flavis, accused with Lawrence Camp.
|bcl of the murder of Leslie Nichols,
lis is years of age, is contained in a
Telegram which District Attorney
Ernest r. Utley has received from
the superintendent of the Alabama
Boys Industrial School, in response
ito telegram from the district at
|tOrney to The school, asking if they
pad any records which might show
|;he correct age of Davis.
The telegram advises that Davis
Twas committed to the institution on
February 2S, 1922 by the Judge of
|the probate court Of Jackson Conn.
fty, Alabama, and at the time Of
commitment, his age was given as
|l5 years and II months. Davis has
admitted he escaped from the insti-
tuition eight months ago but has re-
fused to tell where he has been in
|the months elapsing up to the time
hd met Campbell.
fThe district attorney has wired
|the judge of the probate court to
ascertain if he has any records
showing the correct date of Davis
birth.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
Rotary Club in
Celebration of
18th Birthday

The program of the Rotary Club
Club yesterday was presented by the
education committee, DIR. Norman
Z. Dupont, chairman. The banquet
room of the Barbara Worth was
well filled by local members of the
Rotary Club and their guests. many
being present from Riverside, Los
Angeles and other cities.
Judge William Rhodes Harvey of
Los Angeles delivered the main
address, the theme of which was
world conditions and the part that
Rotarians should take in bringing
about settled condition in Europe
and the far East.
AS it was program recognizing
the thirteenth anniversary Of the
organization Of Rotary, j. l.. House
read history of the movement from
the beginning down to the pres
ent time, giving lucid explana-
ton of the plans and ideals Of the
movement.
John Stewart Ross spoke on the
local club most Interestingly, after
which Judge Harvey delivered his
mastery address. The program
closed with the singing of the Ro-
tary song, "Rotary, My Rotary.
led by Otto Jeancon. 1t was an
impressive program throughout, fit
tingly recognizing the birth of a
great movement that has extended
throughout the world, with more
than 10000 members and 1900 clubs.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
Ell Centre Ties
With CalexicO
in Ball Game
BY r. J. KLIEGEL
High School Rep0rter

The FL Centre Junior College and
the Calexico high school baseball
mines battled to 10 to 10 tie after
II innings of hard fighting on the
Calexico diamond yesterday after
noon. Wakefield Of the College was
the first man up and knocked the
first ball pitched for two base hit !.
Both teams were evenly matched
and the game was balanced between
them with neither one getting an
advantage.
Lem Davis pitching for the col
lege, had ~ strikeouts in the seven
innings he pitched. Wakefield who
went in the box for the remaining
four innings struck out nine men.
Brandt of Calexico had IL strikeouts
while Nottingham famed four while
on the "'rubber' for the high
school.
A summary is as follows: Col.
lege, Hits 10; strikeouts, IS; Calex-
leo, Hits 8, Strikeouts 81. College
Wakefield, captain, G., l.. Davis, p;
North, lib, Afackey and Coyle, Oh;
Franklin, IS; Fisher, 3b; Greer, If;
Smith, eff; House, IF. Calexico-
Lopez, c; Brandt, p; Freeman, 1b;
Yabara, 2b; Wellingham, b; Brad
ley, IS; Yamato, If; Essert, eff;
BrOekman, IF.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
SIMON ASKED TO
PROSECUTE CASE

District Attorney Z. r. Utley has
been notified by Attorney General
U. S. Webb that the latter has de-
cided Mr.. Utley is disqualified from
prosecuting the case of Phil Breed.
loEe,, charged with the murder of
Rex Samples, which is set for trial
on March IL, and that he has ap-
pointed Ernest R. Simon, former
district attorney, to represent. the
state IN the case.
Some time ago the district attor-
ney advised the attorney general
that he Believed he was disqualified
In the prosecution of Breedlove, as
he had given the latter advice when
he was first arraigned for murder,
and had assisted in the selection of
the jury which heard the case, and
asked for the state official s opinion
in the matter.
The action Of the attorney gener-
al in appointing Mr.. Simon as spe-
cial prosecutor makes the second
time since the first of the year that
the former district attorney has
teen asked to represent the state
in a case where the district attorney
was unable to do so.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
Imperial Wins
Championship
in Basketball
BY r. J. KLIEGEL
High School Reporter

Before one of the largest. crowds
that has ever witnessed Il basket
ball game in the valley, the Imperial
star basketball team defeated the
FL Centre team by score of 81 to
IL. This gives Imperial the valley
championship and puts them on the
schedule for the coast semi-finals.
Imperial will play the Sweetwater
Union high school of San Diego
county on the Imperial court next
Saturday afternoon.
The game opened with both teams
fighting hard for a score, Imperial
taking the lead after the first few
minutes of the play. The Ell Centre
teams crippled by the loss of one of
their best guards, failed to get the
ball close enough to make many bas-
kets, while the northern boys stead
lily ran up Their score. The half
ended with the score 90 to for I'M
perial.
In the second period the Ell Centre
team stiffened and started to make
an impression on the score board.
Although the locals fought hard
they were only able to make eight
points. Imperial only made one
point in the final half.
Points as Follows
Hill, playing center for Imperial,
shot two perfect baskets from the
center Of the court during the first
half, but although he made numer-
Gus attempts at the basket after
! this he could not connect. Willie
Mum and Captain Starr were the
outstanding players for the Blue and
White school. The points were
made by the following men: In
perial, House, 8 points;s Hill, 4
points; Schneidewind, A; R. Mar
shall, 4. Ell Centre, Thomas Z;
Starr, 2; Higginbotham, 2.
The lineups were as follows:
Imperial: House, captain, and
Schneidewind, forwards; Hill center;
H. Wattell and r.. Marshell guards.
Substitutions, Sweeney for Mar
she'll; Wattel for Schneidewind.
FL Centro: Starr, captain, and
Thomas, forwards; Hurst, center;
w. Mum and Higginbotham,
guards. Substitutions: Jacobs for
Higginbotham; Willoughby for Ja-
eobs; Jacobs for Hurst.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
RANCHER'S BODY
FOUND HANGING
in RANCH HOME
Gustave Emanuel Ander-
son, Little Known in
This Valley
HUNT HIS RELATIVES
Registered for Draft in
Kansas City, Mo-,
Card Shows
HUNT HIS RELATIVES

Gustave Emanuel Anderson, who
operated a small ranch at Dixieland,
hanged himself to a rafter with his
belt, some time last night ar.1 his
lifeless body was found this morn
ing by neighbors who visited his
shack to get him to assist them in
cutting Lettuce.
Little is known of Anderson, who
lived in a small shack near the High
line canal. In addition to working
few acres, he operated a poultry
ranch. Nothing was found in his
effects which would tell more Of his
history except card showing he
registered for the draft in Kansas
City, Missouri, September IL, 1918.
1t is believed Anderson became
Respondent and committed suicide
while brooding over his troubles.
Neighbors described him as uncom-
municative, but a steady worker.
The body is held at the funeral
parlors of B. f. Lemons, pending an
effort by the authorities to get in
touch with possible relatives in Kan
sas City.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
OTTO MOLLER IN
CHARGES AGAINST
WIN. Won MUELLER
Editor of American Part
of Spanish Newspaper
is Involved
NO BAIL REQUIRED
Won Mueller in Defense
of Brother Editor,
Jose Pereira
NO BAIL REQUIRED


CALEXICO, Feb. William
Won Mueller, editor of The Monitor,
the American section of the Mexican
newspaper Ell Monitor, printed and
published at Calexico, was arrested
today on warrant sworn to by
Otto Moller, deposed presidente and
member of the city council of Mex
icali. charging criminal libel in the
publication of series of alleged il
belOus statements in the last issue
of the paper of which he is editor.
Won Mueller, in an editorial writ
ten in connection with the arrest of
Jose Pereira, editor of the FL Com
bate, Spanish newspaper published
in Mexicali, and who was also ar
rested at the instance of Moller on
d charge of libel, made a lengthy
and bitter attack on Moller, and in
defense of Pereira, charging on
statements made by Pereira, and en-
tering into intimate detail of alleged
actions of Moller.
Won Mueller was released on his
own recognizance for preliminary
trial to be held some time next
week.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
Filling Station
War Ends With
23'1-2 Cent Gas

The gasoline war" in FL
Certro is over. H ~
Gasoline is now selling in FL
Centre at 23Ha cents per gallon
at all filling stations, giving the
retailer a Giving margin of 8
cents a gallor, according to the
proprietors Of one of the leading
stations. H
Gasoline was selling as high
as 25 cents a gallon. Two con-
Germs reduced to 81 cents. An
other started selling at 90 while
others asked % certs.
The battle ragged.
Now through verbal agree
ment all stations are selling gas
o.ine at 23l2 cents and declare
they will stay with it. They de-
clare this is the margin asked
by big companies operating re-
tail stations and is just about
fair to merchant and automobile
owrer.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
Total Wednesday
Total Thursday

IMPERIAL VALLEY shipments
by stations for Feb. 22--Brawley AZ,
FL Centre 32, Imperial 10, Heber II,
Shamrock a, Calexico 3, Holtville /,
Seeley /. Total 104.
Cars, ordered for today's loading
l07.
Total valley shipments to date
|3,568.
\ CHICAGO PASSINGS 4S hour
period up to 5 a. m. today--Colum-
bus 7, New York 5, Pittsburg 2, De-
troit ., Albany l, Cincinnati l, Bait.
more l, Toronto l, Buffalo l, SYRIA
cuse l, Utica l, Schenectady l.,
Mansfield l, Lansing l, Cleveland l.
NOTE-While ears are reported
to Columbus in the above passings.
yesterdays diversions took 7 ears
from Columbus and these diversions
are apparently the reported pass
ings, which in reality cancels the
passings for that city. "a
SHIPPING POINT information
for FL Centre and nearby points for
Feb. 2l-22: tfE
Demand good for good large stock.
Demand slow for small sizes. Market
STEADY. Good wire inquiry. Cali
k.6rnia crates New York Special (fre-
qnently called Iceberg.) Carloads +.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
Opera Tickets
are Going Fast

j. T. Coyle. secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, reports
big sale of tickets in this city for
the opera to be given tomorrow
night at the Belvedere theater in
Brawley, under the patronage of
the Associated Chambers of. Com
merce.
s"Cosi Fan Tuttc with Irene
Williams, celebrated American
prima donna in the leading role,s is
the work of the eminent composer
Mozart, and has been presented in
all parts of the country by the COM
pany which will be seen at Draw.
ley, and has always played to ca,
pacity houses.
The rapidity with which the al.
lotment of tickets for Ell Centric Is
being disposed, indicates that all
will be sold and those desiring to
attend are urged to communicate
with the secretary of the Chamber
of Commerce as soon as possible in
order to avoid disappointment.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
Man Hangs Self AT Lonely Dixieland Ranch House
Valley Girls in
Track Meet
Tomorrow

The girls of the valley high
schools will hold their annual
track meet at Imperial tomorrow.
The field events will take place
In the forenoon while the after
room will be taken up with folk
dancing and other entertainment,
each school having a separate
stunt.
The events for the day will be
as follows: so yard dash; so yard
dash; baseball throw for dis
lance; baseball throw for accur-
acy; basketball throw for goal;
three-legged race; through the
hurdles; 440 yard relay.
It is expected that there will
be 500 girls present for the meet.
The girls will have a picnic
lunch at room. The FL Centre
girls will join the A. A. U. This
will give them recognition in this
body for all records and make
them official.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23

Would Create Dry
Zone so Miles
in Mexico

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Fa-
nous International resorts of
Tijuana, Mexicali and Juarez
will be practically wiped out of
existence if lie Mexican gov
eminent creates the 5O-mile
wide dry zone along the en-
tire Mexican border, which it is
reported it has ur,ier consider
alton.
Federal Prohibition Commits
sioner Haynes proposed the es-
adjustment Of the zone to Mex
lean officials several weeks ago
at a conference at Juarez, op-
posite FL Paso.
Reports received here today
indicate that the Mexican gov
eminent studied the plar and
has concluded that it is feasible.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
WHAT'S DOING

Evangelistic services at
Methodist Church tonight,
Reception for Young People
at Methodist Social Hall, $3.50
to 1880.
Present Day Club at E. u
Garthwaite homo on Wenslsy
Avenue tonight.
o. e. s. at Masonic Temple
tonight.
Northend Calipatria home
center tomorrow all day.
Farm Directors Saturday at
10 .. m.
W. g. T. U. cooked food sale
at Varney's tomorrow.
Y. w. O. A. rummage sale to-
morrow all day.
Special pre-Easter services
tonight at st. Mary's Catholic
church.
Rodolph Valentino In Tho
Young Rajah" at Palace to-
night.
Hila Morgan Tent Theater.
Fifth and Olive, "smilin'
Thru
Track meet for girls Of val
Icy Ell Centre tomorrow.
Associated Chambers Of
Commerce meet 1T Calsxico TO-
night.
Chicken Dinner $3.50 70 g
p. m. tonight 1t Presbyterian
hurch
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
HIRE LEONARD AS
CITY INSPECTOR

Elmer Leonard, local contractor,
has been employed by the city coun-
ell to inspect the new paving and
curbing work now under construc-
ton by the city Of Ell Centre. Mr..
Leonard has had considerable ex-
perience in construction work, pay
ing particular attention to con-
crete and asphaltum work and is
well known in Ell Centre.
Authority mas been given to the
fire commissioner to make needed
repairs on the fire house, the roof
of which is in bad condition.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23

$1.65-l.75. Soft $1.5O-l.65. 4lss
and smaller 81. 4O,l.55. Straight
fives $l.20.l.35. Carloads T. o. b.
usual terms, AVS and larger $l.75-
1855, few fancy $500. 4MR and
smaller $1.50-1.70. Cash to growers
per packed out crate, 4las and larg-
err go to 95c.
REPORTS BY WIRE from i'm
portant markets. This morning s
sales to iobbers Of California crates
New York Special Frequently called
Iceberg) unless otherwise stated.
Weather conditions at a. m.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Calf. 5,
Fla. |. Total of l6 cars on track.
Supplies liberal. Demand and move
ment moderate. Market steady; lit
tie change in prices. California 4hs
and smaller, best $3.25.S.50. Badly
frozen as low as 81 so.
PHILADELPHIA-Clear 20. Ar
rivals since Wednesdays report.
Calf. 4. Total Of 4 cars Jon track.
Supplies moderate. Demand and
movement moderate. Market strong
on good stock. IMPERIAL VAL
LEY $3.25-3.75. ARIZONA, small
sizes, ordinary quality and condition
$2.o5.
KANSAS CITY--Clear 81. Ar
rivals since Wednesdays report.
Ariz, l, Calf. !. q cars diverted
from team track. Total Of ears
on track. Supplies moderate. De-
iiand and movement moderate;
market dull. IMPERIAL VALLEY
$3.00-3.50.
PITTSBURG-cloudy Is. Arriv.
ais since Wednesday. Calf. 8, Fla.
GnuA.H.al naoo
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1923-02-23
LARGE DELEGATION
TO BORDER C. OF C.

Between Is and 20 members of the
Ell Centre Chamber of Commerce
are expected to attend the monthly
meeting of the Associated Chambers
tonight mt Calexico. 1t has been
planned to leave local headquarters
about o o'clock, and there will be
plenty of machines to take care of
any who may decide at the last mo-
ment to attend.
An instructive and interesting
program has been arranged for the
evening and with the reputation of
the Calexico Chamber of Commerce
as hosts, an enjoyable evening is
anticipated.