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Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Succumb to
Oil and Water
ny United Press Leased Wire

by Eited Press Leased " ire
PORTLAND Ore, June l4.-Oil
and water will not mix, says the
old adage. but the two elements
have combined TO relieve the situa-
ton in western Oregon, where cater
pillars have blanketcd the country
side. At least along the railroad
right of way which has been cover
ed with the worm hosts, making the
rails so slippery it has been almost
impossible to move trains, is the SIT
nation improved today. And oil
and water are given the credit.
Crude oil, trainload OF it, spriak-
led generously over the tracks, has
held NJ the caterpillars III their
march cf progress. \ generou down
pour of rain has also helped.
Crossing the county line as if it
did not exist some few million eat
erpillars have left the Yaquina Val
ley and Lincoln county and entered
Lane county, according to adviees
fren there today. One 10 acre grove
Of ash trees has been stripped Of MI
its leaves while farmers are antiei-
pating a massed attack upon fr&it
trees next.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14
Five Named to
State Convention
American Legion

Delegates to the state conven-
ton at Eureka next August, elect.
ed last night by Bovce Aten Post,
American Legion, are Congressman
Phil d. Swing, Harry L. Foster,
John VI. Keplev. Calvin G. Nous
seau and the Rev. George 4. Hart
man.
The post endorsed the Swing
Johnson bill for the construction
of Boulder Canyon dam and All
American canal and the delegates
were instructed TO fight hard at
the convention for its endorsement
by that body. The Rev. Dr.. Hart
man, commander Of the post, was
endorsed for state chaplain, and
Charles Barry, Charles Harris and
Harry L. Foster were appointed 4
committee to handle his campaign.
Adjournment was taken until the
first Friday in October, no session
being contemplated during the SUM.
mer unless special occasions arise.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Fahs Leave Tor yoast.-Mr. and
Mrs. J. r. Fahs and small son plan
to leave tomorrow for TIE coast.
Mrs. Fahs and the baby will sum
mer in La Mesa. = Mr.. Fahs will go
on to Los Angeles to attend the
furniture market which will be held
there next week, rs representa-
tive Of the Imperial Valley Hard
,vura Componv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14
Prodigal Son
Bound for Home
Glad to Return

j. D. Eason, father of Melvin Ea,
son, juvenile runaway who was pick
ed up in this city TUESDAY in com
pany with Alfred Brewer, by Depu-
Iast night andleft with his son and
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. }. V. McCrorv Of
Los Angeles are visiting their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. McCrory,
at the Park View apartments.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

F. \. Smith of this city stopped
at the King Edward Hotel while in
Los Angeles last week.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14
NEWS BRIEFS
Il FROM CITY AND COUNTY

Money to Loan on automobiles
contracts bought. Fred r. Cross
G76 Main ST. Phone $50. ADV
Thompsons flave Sor--It is re
ported that NJ. and Mrs. Ncrn
Thompson are the proud parents of
IN eight aud one half pound baby
boy who arrived in Sar Diego Tues
day. Both mother and small son are
doing nicely. Nh Thompson is one
Of the popular members Of the
southern Bank force.
Eat at the Oregon and be com.
Portable Ladies rest room and
men 5 smoking room. ADV
Alleged boolegger caught Charles
L. Ca>>, federal prohibition enforce
laont officer. arrested Venture GUer.
III "a CaHpatria yesterday on a
charge Of violating the Volstead
Act. Guerra is held ut the county
ia;l pending arraignmeut before
United States Commissioner L. Il.
White.aw.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

\ fruit eannery is being built at
Glendale. Arizona, to be ready fo%
June wcrk.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Fletcher trial next week George
y. Fletcher, charged with obtaining
money under false pretense, WAS ar
raigncd in the superior court this
morning before Judge Conkling and
entered plea of not guilty. Che
court set June J 9 as the date for
trial Vaughn l.. Thompson is at
torney for Fletcher.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14
Home Made Pies at Steve 's.-adv

Seed inspector here W. $. Wilkin-
son, of the state department of ag-
riculture, was in FL Centre yester-
day, inspecting seed conditions here.
The inspector took samples Of seed
from various stores and warehouses
throughout the valley and VIII ex-
anime them 10 ascertain if they con
tain seeds Of any noxious weeds or
rlants.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Table 'Hote Dinner, 81 per coy
or. Special T-bone steak dinner, 90e.
Hotel Barbara Worth. ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14
Pipes! Pipes! fipes! at Steves
lV

Adv
Carardia ar-ca .ea Fernando Car
autia, said to hr wanted in Pasa-
! ,,-na for embczzclment, was arrest
/ eG Yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Os-
wait and is held n the county jai!
! pending the arrival OF IN officer
! from Pasadeua who IS expected here
tonight.
Drink Mountain cJrings Water,
Call 22W. Bludwine Bottling Com
pany. Tues-sats
Firs1 grapes today According to
p. \. Harrigan, Horticultural com
missioner. the first grapes from
the valley this season viii probably
leave II Centre today. ClarancC
I Conant, who operates a ranch south
west OF Ell Centre, expects to have
- or - boxes Of grapes OF the Per
sian variety ready for shipment by
express. The bulk Of the grapes
viii not be moving for 4 couple Of
weeks it is said, though IN early
season IS expected.
Dr.. Harry -onp>- las closed his
dentist office for the summer
months. ADV
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Richmond
went up to Hipass this morning to
bring their daughter, Romaine
back from the Girl Reserve camp.
Natare's Greatest Drink. it 5
. lemonade. Paul serves it fresh and
pure. United Stages Depot. ADV
He'd for bad check A. X. Price
local produce man, is held at the
county pail awaiting theatrival of
an officer from Visalia, where 1T is
/ aneged he is wanted for passing
a bad check. Price denies that he
has issued any bad checks and as
! serts that his detention is the re-
suit of misunderstanding which he
believes he can easily s'raighten
out if given an opportunity.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. Scott left
yesterday morning for a brief basi-
ness tIip to San Diego.
Exide Batteries. sGiiilul work on
all makes Of Batteries. G. +. Cog
gins Battery shop. Adv
Accepts new position Mrs. r. w.
Drummond, recently employed ~
the southern Trust and Commerce
bank, has accepted 4 position with
the local office of the Automobile
Club of Southern California and
will fin in for Miss l4cnore Fallou,
who will be transferred to the coast
for the summer, the latter part of
this month.
Exide Batteries, the maximum
combination of Power and Long
Life. c. Z. Coggins Battery Shop.
A1f
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Burns left
yesterday for San Diego where Mrs.
Burns Will spend the summer. Mr..
Burns expects TO return tomoIrcw.
Merchants Lunch at Steve s.
ADV
Lime causes fire Several sacks Of
lime. piled in front Of the new build
ing which Is being erected by Roger
Jenkins on Sixth street near State
caught fire in scme unknown man
ner, probably from spontaneous com
bustion, yesterday afternoon at -four
elock. 4 call was sent in for the
fire department, and the blaze was
cxtinguishea with tank of chem
icals. The damage was slight.
Oregon Cafe. t,uoi place to eat.
Lunch 35e, Dinner soc. Chops and
Steaks. ADV.
Mrs. Grace Crandap, Marie Har-
rington, c. H. Banister. MargareT
Harrington and Miss NJ. Harrington,
all FL Centre people. were counted
among late guests at the Hotel
Rosslyn of Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14
Meet Me at stevcs.
adv.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. Scott left
Yesterday morning for brief basi.
ness tlip to San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Exide Batteries. sKiiiIUl work on
all makes Of Batteries. 9. +. Cog
gins Battery shop. ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Burns lef.
yesterday for San Diego where Mrs.
Burns Will spend the sUlamer. Mr.,
Burns expects TO return tomoIrcw.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Exide Batteries. the maximum
combination of Power and Long
Life. c. T. Coggins Battery shop
AtE
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Natures Greatest Drink, it 5
lemonade. Paul serves it fresh and
pure. United Stages Depot. ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Drink Mountain ESrings Water
CAN 22W. Bludwine Bottling Com
pany. Tues-Sats
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Richmond
went up to Hipass this morning to
bring their daughter, Romaine
back from the Girl Reserve camp.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Oregon Cafe. Cool place to eat.
Lunch 35e, Dinner soc. Chops and
Steaks. ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Merchants Lunch at Steve 's.-
ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-14

Or. Harry zonp>- has closed his
dentist office for the summer
months. ADV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
G.. c.. Cole Glad Bureau
Chiefs Are indicated

George c. Cole. of this city. for
n er chief Of the surface press
work division and superintendent
of presses of the numbering di--
vision of the Bureau of Engrav-
rg and Printing, who was among
The twenty-eight who were dismie
sed from the service following
crdrs issued by President Hard
ing, discussing the vindicaton of
the men stated today that the
majority of those let out who
have had their civil service rights
restored will not return to the
ecvcrnnnt service.
Mr.. Cole stated the men were.
however, glad to be vindicated
End he will continue as member
Cf the Newell Cole Printing Com
pany of this city and not return
tc the service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
Literary Society Holds
Interesting Meeting

The Literary Society Of thr
Alexandria High School held its
regular semi-monthly meeting on
Thursday evening at half past
seven. In spite of the very cold
weather there was a good attend
ance.
The meeting was called to ord
by President Slaymaker.
Miss Ficklin, the society's crit
ic, announced that the society
would have its first lesson in
Parliamentary Law at the next
meeting.
The evenings program was a.
follows:
Reading-"The Wonderful One
Horse Shay" Wallace Schreiner;
Reading-"My Books" Miss Cor
nelia Knox-Reed; Debate-"Cab;-
tai Punishment Should BE En-
forcer in the United States" af-
frmattive; Milton Grigg and Mr..
Charles Shepperson; negative.
Miss Nancy King and David Hod-
ston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
Features For
Trade Exhibit
Merchants to Award Casl
Prize of $100 to Lucky
Person

On of the many features plan
ned for the Greater Alexandria
Trade Exhibit to be held March
!2-15 inclusive is the awarding
Of cash prize of S100, donated
by the participating merchants,
to the person holding the lucky
rumber. Tickets for this prize
will be distributed b ythe partic-
ipating merchants to customers
who purchase goods valued at 81
or more at their establishments.
Practically all Of the spaces for
exhibits have been taken and a
number of new exhibitors have
arranged for space.
The committee in charge will
hold a meeting Monday after
noon in the rooms of the chamber
OF commerce at which time fur
ther plans will be made for the
exhibit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
Past Exalted
Rulers Night
Elks To Have. Eight In
Attendance Night Of
Feb. 26.

Alexandria Lodge of Elks has
arranged for the Observance of
past exalted rulers night on Feb
ruary 26. On this occasion FIX
alted Ruler j. T. Garvey has ar
ranged to have eight past exalt
ed rulers in attendance. There
will be nomination of officers and
a smoker and it is expected that
short addresses will he made by
the past exalted rulers among
whom will be Hon. C. c. Carlin,
Judge Howard w. Smith, W. II.
p. Kelly, A. A. Paul, Irwin
Schwarzmann, H. A. Stewart, and
George A. Klaus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
Was Engaged in Real Es-
state and Fire In
surance Business
FORMERLY DRUGGIST
Vestryman of st. Paul's
Church-Funeral at 3
P. NJ, Monday From
His Late Home

Laurence Stabler, a well-known
real estate and fire insurance ag-
ent, died last night at his home,
209 South st. Asaph street. His
death followed an illness lasting
three weeks, which first started
with an attack of grippe and lat
er developed into double pneumon-
ia. He was siXty~six years old.
The deceased is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Lucy Leadbeater Stab
Ter.
Mr.. Stabler was a son of the
late Richard H. Stabler and Jane
Janney Stabler. For many years
he was engaged in the drug bust
ness in this city.
About twenty-five years ago he
engaged in the real estate and
fire insurance business which he
continued until his death.
Mr.. Stabler for many years was
a school trustee and at the time
of his death was a vestryman of
st. Paups Episcopal church.
His funeral will take place at
3 o'clock Monday afternoon from
his late residence and services will
be conducted by Rev. DR.. P. P.
Phillips, former rector of st.
Paul's Episcopal church and Rev.
DIR. William J. Mo; Ton, rector of
Christ Episcopal church.
Mr.. Stabler was one of Alex
andria's most popular residents
and he enjoyed a wide circle Of
friends who will regret to learn
of his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
= :. = = = :. = :. : : =
Nixon Is Back
In Baltimore
UNITED Press)

:. Baltimore, Nd, Feb. IL
= DR.. B. NJ. McKoin, the Mer
= Rouge, Louisiana, physician
= who figured in the recent in
+ vestigation of the activities
:. of the Ku Klux Klan and the
= the murder of Thomas F.
= Richards and Watt Daniel
= there was seen today. He said
:. that, while he expected to re-
:. main in Baltimore and to do
= some work for a physician
= friend of his, his plans for
= the future were uncertain.
= He feels keenly the fact
: that the authorities of the
: Johns oHpkins medical school
= informed him that they did
= not wish him to resume his
= studies there under DR.. Hugh
: Young. DR.. Young, who aid
+ ed him when he was arrest
= ed here some months ago at
= the request of Governor Par
:. ker of Louisiana, is still his
= friend.
: = :. = = :. = = :. :. : = :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
Two Held For
Prohibition

Two were held for the action of
the grand jury in the police
court today on a charge of vio-
lsting the provisions of the state
prhibition law. They are Err
nest Fogg. arrested by Police
man Cline, Magner and Welker,
whom the police claim had two
and one-half pintS of liquor in his
possession when taken in custody
The accused was represented
by Judge Robinson Moncure.
When the case of Naoh Green,
colored, was called for violating
the prohibition law his attorney,
Robert Thomas waived the favor
,lity of a preliminary hearing
and his case was referred to the
grand jury and Greens bond was
fixed at $500.
Green was arrested by Special
Officer Harvey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
School Officials
To Report to Board

The special committee from the
city school that went 10 Richmond
yesterday and conferred with
State Superintendent of Publ
instruction Hart, in reference TO
having the pay creased for II
superintendent of schools to be
chosen shortly, returned late last
night. 1t was stated by tho
members of the committee that
the conference with Mr. Hart
was very satisfactory, and they
added that they would submit
their report to the school board
at its meeting next week.
Afterward the members visited
the public schools Of Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
May Remove Men
From The Rhine
Bonar Law Will With
draw Troops at Re-
quest Of France
By United Press)

London, Feb. 17.-Premiel
Bonar Law has told Yves lie Tro-
quer, French Minister of Public
Works, that Britain will withdraw
her troops from the Rhine if
France so requests, according to
today's morning newspapers.
The real danger in connection
with British withdrawal il thai
such action would be followed BY
active Russian intervention, s
Brussels dispatch in the Daily
News declares.
Bonar Law is said to have made
plain Britain's stand as to with
drawal of der military from tht
occupied zone during the con
ference here wherein Franc
sought permission to move troop
and coal trains through the Brit
ish area.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
Rescue Fourteen
Of British Crew
Remainder to be Remov-
ed From Doomed
Vessel Today
tRy United Press)

Seattle, Wash. Feb. 17.-Four-
teen of the IS members Of the
crew of the British steamer Tus-
can Prince. wrecked on the west
coast Of Vancouver Island during
the Pacific storm, have been res
cued by the revenue cutter Sno-
hon,ish, according to radio from
the latter vessel early today.
The Snohomish said she ex,
pected to remove the remainder
of the crew today. The Tuscan
Prince, one of the vessels wreck
ed in the recent storm, was re.
ported pounding to pieces on vii.
lage point, Barkley Sound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
Expect $50 Delegates to
Attend Sessions Of
Association
PROGRAM is GIVEN
Sessions Wednesday and
Thursday-To> Inspect
Work on Temple-To
Honor Washington

The thirteenth annual conven-
tion of the George Washington
Masonic National Memorial AS
sociation, Incorporated will be
held in the Masonic Temple IN
this city February 2l and 22'
Many Of the delegates will ar
rive here Tuesday and they Will
be tenderd an informal reception
that night in the Masonic Tenn
nj. 1t is expected that fully $50
high Masons from every grand
jurisdiction in the United States
will be in attendance at this
meeting.
The orening session of the con-
vention will convene at 10 o'clock
tn moraing of February 81 and
invocation will be delivered by
Rev. DR.. William J. Morton after
which there will be an address Of
welcome by James H. Price,
grand master of Masons in Vir-
ginia. This will be followed by
the regular order of business.
Luncheon will be served at 1;S0
o'clock after which business will
be resumed. At 7:30 o'clock that
night there will be a called COM
munication of Alexan6ria-Wash-
ingtoH Lodge when the Master
Mason degree will be conferred,
The second days session will
open the morning of February p
at $3.50 o'clock and will be devot-
ed to business. At 2:30 O'Clock
that afternoon the delegates will
make q pilgrimage to Mount Yer
non and place a wreath on Wash
ington's tomb.
While here the delegates will
inspect the foundation work of
the S2.5d0,000 temple being erect
ed at Shooters Hill by the associ-
alton. At 7:30 o'clock that night
the annual celebration of Wash
ington's birthday will be held at
stated communication of Alex
andria- Washington Lodge of Ma
sons. The speakers will be Jas.
II. Price, grand master of Masons
in Virginia; Representative Allen
T. Tradway. Massachusetts; An
drew l.. Randell, past grand mas
ter from Texas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17

~ Nf ~ W W
Irish Ultirnatum
Is Up Tomorrow
Free State Says This is
Last Offer of
Peace
tRy United Pressl

Dublin. Feb. 1.-THE free
state governments amnesty offer
II Irish irregulars expires tomor-
row, and preparations are being
rushed to crush the rebels if they
90 not lay down their arms be
fore the time limit.
The Republicans have put forth
feelers to see whether they could
not make peace on terms other
than surrender. To this the gov
ernment replies that the only am
nesty offer that can possibly be
u ade is the one now outstanding,
and that no other tenders Will be
considered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
A. C. Chalmers Funeral
In This City Tomorrow

Algernon C. Chalmers, forty
three years old, former resident
of this city, died Thursday at his
home in Asheville, n. c., after a
long illness. The body was
brought here and taken to the
home of his sister, Mrs. Arthur
Herbert, Rosemont, from whence
the funeral will take place at
$50 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Services will be conducted by Rev.
DR.. S. A. Wallis, professor en-
eritus of the Episcopal Theologi-
cal Seminary and burial will be
in st. PauPs cemetery.
The deceased besides his wife
is survived by sister, Mrs. Ar
thur Herbert of this city and a
brother Lieut.. Commander David
T. Chalmers, L. S. N, retired, of
Denver, Col. % ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
!. !. i. :. :. X Il = :: = y =
British Not To
Hinder French
Omitted Press)

= A bomb throwing, sporadic
= shootings, and imposition of
I drastic penalties in German
:. officials marked French oc-
= cupation of the Rhine to-
!. day.
:. Contrary to reports from
:. London yesterday that the
:. conference between British
:. and French officials there
:. had broken down without any
+ agreement being reached on
:. cooperation, Paris dispatch
:. es now say the British have
4 agreed to partially with
!. draw from their zone on the
:. Rhine to clear the way for
= transportation of French
!. troops and German coal. Lon
!. don dispatches said Bonar
:. Law had in fact, informed
:. the French he was ready to
:. withdraw the army alto
: gether, following the example
:. of America. Poincare an
= nounced in Paris that the
: British were anxious not to
!. hinder the French in any
= way.
= :. !. :. :. = = !. = !. !. /. 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
Find Pharaoh's Coffin
Under Gilded Canopy;
More Splendors Seen
Sarcophagus Guarded by Efigy of Cat Lies in Same
Position in Which it Was Left 5000
Years Ag-Rich Furniture

bers of Tut-Ankh-Amen's funeral
cortege.
Visitors, clad in light, summery
garments, the women with bright
parasols, afforded a striking mod
trn note today as they clustered
about the grim gateway of the
tomb. gazing down in awe at this
gloomy entrance to the mysteries
o. an ancinet, long dead civiliza-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
Commerce Body to Hold
Meeting on March 16

Plans are being made by the
chamber of commerce for its
quarterly meeting which viii be
held March l6 at which time 9
big program Gf entertainment
viii be given. ca: Feldtkellea
l. chairman in charge Of the. ar-
rangements for the program. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

Mr.. ]. F. Chichester celebrated
his 6ftieth birthday on Thurs
day at his home on King street.
A large number of his friends
gave him a surprise party and
he was also given many hand
some gifts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-17
FORMER RESIDENT DIES

James Davis, former resident
of this city, died YESTERDAY in
Richmond. at an advanced age:
The body viii be brought here
Monday and buried in the Metho-
dist Protestant Cemetery,
The Washington times., 1923-01-28
TOM GIBBONS.

Greb in a fight in Madison Square
Garden. Wilson agreed to meet
Greb, signed the articles and got
his $4,000.
Almost Immediately after he had
cashed the check, Wilson fepudiated
his contract to meet Greb. He
claimed that he was forced into 1t.
TIL boxing commission Of New York
State thereupon ordered Wilson to
so through with his GreL match.
He refused. It then Informed him
that If he didn't go through with
it, it would suspend him indefinitely.
Wilson didn't fight Greb--and he
was suspended by the New York corn.
mission. Then the commission went
farther an forfeited his tile. 1t
bestowed the crown upon Dave
Rosenberg. Then. as q final pun
ishment for Wilson, the commission
declared that it would suspend all
middleweights who fought him while
he was under suspension, no natter
where the fight is staged.
AS a net result, Wilson cannot
anxious to match him and fighters
are keen about mixing it with him.
But mo- fighter will take on Wilson
because of the fear that he viii be
suspended In New York State and
that while under such suspIsion
may miss getting some good paving
bouts there.
And so Johnny Wilson, who Guild
earn $4,000 to 100000 annual, at
his trade, fingers around jobless