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Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
UNIQUE CONTEST
BRINGS SPLENDID
CIVIC SUGGESTION
Chamber Members Have
Chance to Spring
Ideas

MANY and various suggestions for
the improvement of Ell Centre were
made at the Chamber of Commerce
luncheon this noon, as a result of
the "nut cracking' contest staged
by Secretary J. IT. Coyle. A number
of English walnuts had previously
been opened and the kernel remov-
ed,. to be replaced by small slip
of paper containing two questions,
as follows: What, as a citizen, do
YOU believe the FL Centre. Chamber
of Commerce should undertake for
the community as a wh0le!' and
"What, in your opinion, is the
thing of first Importance that
should be undertaken to assist your
business or profession
Each member was allowed two
minutes to give his ideas in answer
to the questions. Some of the sug-
gcstions were establishment of q
community center, a community
chest, better street lighting, i'm
proved homes and yards, closer CO.
operation between the city people
and the rancher, a better commun-
ity spirit, manifested by more pride
in FL Centre as a city, new city
hail. and many others along the line
of civic Improvement. The sugges-
tions were greatly enjoyed by the
members and the novelty of the
stunt appealed to all.
Going to Indio
Several members expressed their
intention of going to Indio Satur-
day to take part in the celebration
in honor of opening the Los An
geles highway, and it is believed
eight or 10 machines will leave Ell
Centre for the celebration. The
start will be made at 6 O'Clock Sat
urday morning so as to get to Indie
in time for the opening ceremonies
All who can make the trip are
urged to do so.
The members were reminded by
President Cooper to remember tC
vote for chamber directors on Fri
day. The ballots have been mailed
out, and the voting will take place
at chamber headquarters from /.
O'Clock noon until 5 p. m.
The regular weekly meeting OF
the directors will be held tonight al
headquarters at 1880.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
SUE STANTON,
AFTERMATHOF
MULE DISPUTE

AS an aftermath of their arrest
March %, on a charge of cruelty TO
animals, Roy Watson and +. v.
Kennedy brought suit for $4,000
damages against Philip Stanton,
who preferred the charge, alleging
false Imprisonment. 1t was claimed
by Stanton that the two men were
cruelty beating team of mules on
the Stanton ranch near Meloland on
the date mentioned and when his
demonstrations had no effect on
Watson or Kennedy, he swore out a
warrant for their arrest. The men
were taken into custody in Ell Cen
tro and book at the county Jail
where they remained for several
hours. Later they were arraigned
before Judge Mayfield, who allowed
them to go on their own recogniz-
ance after hearing the testimony,
Attorney John A. Berry is counsel
for the plaintiffs.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
STATE S0L0NS ARE
DROWNED IN WORK
$50 BILLS WAITING
Dy United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, May o. Both
houses of the California legisla ature
today plunged into the large num-
ber of bills before them, realizing
that many will never receive final
consideration.
Four more days remain for each
house to pass its own bills.
Particularly in the assembly has
the flood Of measures reported from
committees prevented the possibility
of all being considered. More than
$50 bills await debate, with more
making their appearance daily.
The Senate, having escaped the
drawn out budget contest which
featured the assembly consideration
of the document has kept its file
comparatively clear.
The budget struggle ended late
Yesterday when the assembly fin
ished sustaining Governor Richard
son IN his veto of the 40 amend
mcnts to the document, voted dur
ing the three weeks debate on the
bill.
Assembly action on the budget
definitely ends the consideration,
it not being necessary for the bill
to have further approval of the
senate.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
DAVID HOUSTON OF
MISSOURI, WILSON
CHOICE FOR 1924
Held Two. Cabinet Jobs
Ardent Wilson
Disciple
By LAWRENCE MARTIN

UnIted Press staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, May 9.--David
S. Houston of Missouri, is Woodrow
Wilson = present choice for the dem
ocratic presidential nomination in
1924.
Wilson has made no announce
ment of this-in fact he will avoid
putting the Wilson seal of approval
publicly on any man at this time, us
that might start chickering's within
the party.
Houston held two cabinet posi-
tions under secretary of
the treasury and secretary of agri-
culture. He was, and is a Wilson
disciple and a fighter when circum-
stances call for fight.
Houston is now in business in
New York. He has been mentioned
only casually among the democratic
possibilities and careful inquiry
failed to develop any signs of a
boom or a campaign for him. From
all indications he is attending strict
ly to business and letting politics
alone. He would be tremdOusly
strong in the west and southwest his
friends here believe.
Withholds Action
Wilson believes 1924 should find
the democratic party squarely on
record on the league, OF nations
issue.
The former president is withhold
ing his opinion Oh how far he can
go in the campaign for the league
preceding the democratic conven-
tion in 1924. For that reason he is
holding in allegiance his reply to an
invitation to address league meet
ing i'll Madison Square Garden in
June.
There is grave doubt Of his abi!i-
ty to stand the trip. But so long as
he is alive Wilson will lend every
encouragement in his power to those
who are working to put in the dem
ocratic platform a plank pledging
the party to put the United States
into the league of nations uncondi-
tionally.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
BRISK BLAZE AT
ice PLANT DOES
$4,000 DAMAGE
Stubborn Fire Menaces
Wholesale Section of
City
Home on Eastside is En-
tirely Destroyed by
Flames

An ovcrhcated motor at the
plant of the Imperial lee and De
velopment Company caused dam
age estimated between $4,000 and
$4,000 and gave the firemen hard
fight for the greater part of an
hour last night. The motors are
situated between the ceiling of the
second story and Il concrete roof
and because Of the smoke and heat
in the vent holes used to gain ac.
cess to the motors, it was necessary
for the firemen to drill holes in the
roof in order to attack the blaze.
The cork and awdust insulation
used to keep ont not air from the
storage plants made II stubborn
blaze.
Officials of the company stated
today that the damage would handi
cap the production of ice for few
days, but everything will be re-
paired in plenty of time TO handle
the cantaloupe crop.
Another Blaze
Fire caused by an overturned oil
stove, completely destroyed !, frame
house on Third street near He'll at
noon today. When the fire depart
ment arrived the building was Il
mass of flames, and it was impOs
sible to save either the house or
contents. Mrs. Lucy Jingles lived
in the house and lost all her pos
sessions.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
FOIL PLOT OF 3
TO SHOOT WAY TO
LIBERTY in l. A.
Plan tn Murder ~
Turkeys if Found
Necessary
by United i-.c.s leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Eiay "a plot
whereby Herbert Wilson, alleged
manufactured of the Wall street
bomb, "Little Phil' Alguin, inter
national desperate and other pris-
oners were to shoot their way out
of the Los Angeles county Jail has
been discovered and frustrated. The
plot was unearthed with n discovery
of jail messages which were passed
between "Tuffy' Reid, a murder
suspect, and Wilson.
According to the prisoners plans
revolvers were to be smuggled in,
and three men-Wilson, Alguin and
Reid--were TO fight their way to
liberty.
Reid obtained a pistol last Mon
day and drew it in the courtroom
while he was on trial, but he was
disarmed.
The major portion of the captured
correspondence consists of cate
chism put by Wilson to Reid, to as
certain whether he had sufficient
courage for the Jail break.
One of the questions was: care
YOU willing to kill about four tur-
keys if they stand in your way"'
The answer was: II will kill
them all if they don't do as | say
Notes as Evidence
These notes were introduced as
evidence in Reid's trial on the
charge of numbering Charles Vein
garden. Reid is alleged to have
been leader of youthful bandit
gang.
w. J. Burns, recently came to
Los Angeles and interrOgated Will
son who claims to have manufacture
ed the internal machine which killed
more than 80 people in the New
York financial district. Burns said
he put credence in some features of
the mans story.
Alguin was arrested in Mexico a
few weeks ago and brought back
here to face charges of killing a pc,
liceman. His capture was accom-
phshed only after several failures
and after an attempt TO kidnap him
in .Iuarez and rush him over the
border had been defeated.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
COUNTY EXPENSES
DROP SO PERCENT
IN APRIL REPORT
Mousseau Commended by
Supervisors on Eco
nOmy Shown

Reduction of expenditures from
general fund, amounting to more
than so per cent, has been accom-
plished according to Il report of
County Clerk Gal G. Mousseau, sub
mitted to the board of supervisors
yesterday. A check up on the re-
cords shows that the average month
lv expenditure from the general
fund has heretofore averaged
around $4,000
In April 1922, these expenditures
amounted to $l6,429.55; in May,
$19,794.96. and in June $22,S02.43.
The expenditure for April 1928 was
reduced to the surprisingly small
sum of $S,474.19. April is practical
ly the first month since Mr.. Nous
seaus became county clerk and pur-
chasing agent, that did not have to
to meet expenses from the general
fund, contracted for under the pre-
vious regime. There were a few
small items of this character, but
not enough to take into eonsidera-
ton. The supervisors expressed
their surprise and satisfaction to
Mr.. Mousscau, and complimented
him on his watchfulness in dispos-
ing of the county's money.
The clerk was instructed to wire
Assemblyman Davis to find out if
the state cannot furnish the coun-
ty with d list of automobile regis
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
DRAINAGE BONDS
SELL FOR HIGHER
PRICE GOOD OMEN

That the valleys credit is taking
an upward trend is evidenced by the
fact that the $500,000 block of
drainage bonds that were sold yes
terday by the Irrigation District
wrought a much higher price than
those of a similar nature sold
previously. Sometime ago these
bonds brought 941a while those
Yesterday brought 971a.
They were taken up by represen-
tatives of the First and Security
Bank of Los Angeles, with which is
affiliated the local branch of Pacific
Southwest Bank. The local branch
of the Bank of Italy made an offer
of 97.30, and no doubt the friendly
competition of the two was in some
measure responsible for the better
price offered.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
PRESS FREEDOM
IS VITAL SAYS
M-SEC. OF WAR
by United Press Leased Wire

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May g.
Freedom of the press is as impor
tant as free speech, Newton d.
Baker, former secretary of war,
contended in opening arguments
for three members of the staff of
the Birmingham Post, on trial here
today for contempt of court.
Publication of the details of court
action are matters of legal record,
and not grounds for contempt pro.
ceedings, Baker argued, in defense
of the newspaper men alleged by
Circuit Judge Heflin to have COM
mitted contempt by publishing q
news story in which it was related
that defendant facing trial for
murder had also been indicted on
other counts.
Baker emphasized that the pub
lished item expressed no opinioh as
to the guilt or innocence of the ae-
cused but was merely n simple re-
citation of fact. Judge Heflin, in
whose court the alleged slayer was
tried, maintained that the story
containing mention of his indiet-
ment on previous counts would be
prejudical in the murder trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
FREIGHT TOTALINC
MILLION TIED UP ,
DECLARE EMBARGO
Ry United Press Leased Wire

PASADENA, May 9.-Private in
formation received here today .indl-
Gates that the railroad companies
entering San Pedro are about to de-
clare an embargo on all freight CON
signed to the harbOr, during the
present strike there. This announce
ment came on the heels of an in
vestigation by local merchants
which disclosed there is about ST.
100000 in freight tied up at the
harbor now, consigned to this city.
This merchandise it is alleged is
now on board ships in the harbor
that cannot be unloaded. The same
investigation shows that freight al
ready at the harbor consigned to
other ports,, has made such a conges-
ton that an embargo against furth-
er shipments has been found impera-
tive.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
STEALING WATER
UNIQUE CHARGE
AGAINST HINDU

Charging larceny Of water, which
constitutes /. misdeameanor under
the California statutes, Arthur Will
liams today sworc out ;-warrant for
the arrest of Karen Bakhsh, i Hin
du, whom he alleges he caught in
the act of stealing water from the
Mulberry lateral on April 23. Mr..
Williams is water master for the
Irrigation District and in making Il
tour of his territory on the date in
question, noticed Bakhsh opening a
gate in the lateral and letting water
into his field. When Bakhsh saw
Williams, he ran down the main
ditch bank and busted himself pick
ing up tin cans. Williams question
ed him, and fold him he would have
to give an account of his actions,
whereupon he claims Bakhsh went
back and shut the gate.
Williams reported the matter to
the Irrigation District officials, and
upon advice of Attorney Charles l..
Childers, counsel for the district,
steps were taken to bring action
against Bakhsh.
While issuing the complaint this
: morning, District Attorney Utley
stated that undoubtedly there are
many eases committed throughout
the Irrigation District, and it is
believed few prosecutions for the
offense will have Il salutory effect
on others who are inclined to take
their water without paying for it.
The case will be tried in Brawley,
the alleged offensc having been
committed in that township.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
DENY INJUNCTION
FOR RESTRAINT
SUGAR GAMBLING.
Defendants Claim No
Proof Public is
Suffering
u. S. TO APPEAL
Government to Take Case
Before Special Panel
High Court
Ry United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, May 9.-Judge
Mayer this afternoon announced
that the governments s application
for an injunction to restrain the
New York Coffee and Sugar Ex-
change and the New York Coffee
and Sugar Association from speeu-
lating in sugar prices, has been de-
MED.
The Judges announcement was in
the form of a brief memorandum.
Formal decision has not yet been
handed down, nor have the judges
explained the denial.
The ease was heard before Judges
Roger, Mayer, Manton and Hough.
lcreasing sugar prices caused the
government to institute suit in the
federal court here seeking to dis
solve the coffee and sugar exchange
and association, on the ground their
maniuplations were responsible for
high prices. The defendants were
represented by John w. Davis,
former ambassador to the court of
st. James, who declared that it had
never been proved that the public
is suffering from high sugar prices,
and said the government was
"burning down the barn to catch
the rat. -
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
Student Mystery
Deepens as Probe
is Carried On
By United Press Leased Wire


CHICAGO, May 9.-New myster-
les were precipitated in the alleg-
ed staying of Leighton Mount,
Northwestern University freshman,
today.
Three high school boys, Raphael
Kelly, Michael Horn, and Albert
Horrigan, told Evanston police that
they cut the hole in the Lake
Michigan pier under which the
youth S body was found. They say
this was nine months after Mount 8
disappearance and that they used
the inside of the structure for n
dressing room when swimming.
Authorities belived they either
PLAYED within few feet of Mount s
skeleton in the dark interior for
weeks or that it was placed there
after being. hidden for months else
where. The grand jury probe con-
tinued with Mrs. j. L. Mount,
Leighton S mother, and Miss Doris
Fuch, his sweetheart, testifying.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
HUNT CONFERENCE
WANTS ARIZCNA
TO OWN POWER
No Official Action is
Taken on Santa Fe
Favor Plan TO Develop
Colorado Within
Arizona

PHOENIX. May o. Governor
Hunt s Colorado river conference,
to discuss Arizona s position regard
ing the seven state Colorado river
pact, adjourned this afternoon af
ter passing resolutions calling for Il
permanent organization.
The resolution declared the sense
fthc conference to be that all
power development on the Colorado
river within Arizona shall be devel-
oped, controlled, and eventually
owned=Jy the state of Arizona.
1T was provided that committee
of nine shall be appointed 10 per
feet details of the plan of power
development on the Colorado with
in Arizona. The committee will be
appointed and meet late today.
Predict Rejection
Although no definite action for
or against the pact was taken, neu-
tral observers believe the move
pres;ges rejection Or at best cX.
tremc modification of Secretary
Hoover IS Santa Fe document.
State ownership advocates are
pressing II plan to secure action on
Il state bond issue of $50,000,000 to
800, 100000 for construction.
The discussions today brought out
the fact that the failure of the leg
islature to ratify tine pact was based
on the fear that the federal power
commission would grant the initial
power permit to some private con
Germ, which would work to the detri
ment of Arizona.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
WHAT'S DOING

adam and Eva Palace thea
ter tonight.
Prayer meeting at city churches
toright.
Chamber of Commerce directors
meeting tonight.
Boy Scouts organization meet
ing-Elks Club tonight.
Pot luck supper and meeting
State street church tonight.
Westmorland Farm Center
meeting tonight.
Ascension Day masses st.
Mary's church tomorrow.
Northend Homo Department
meeting tomorrow.
Music Section annual break
fast and high jinks tomorrow.
Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow
noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
u. 8. GOVERNMENT TO
APPEAL TO SUPREME COURT

WASHINGTON, May o. The
federal government will appeal at
once to the supreme court from the
special panel of judges in New
York, denying the government ap-
plication for an injunction restrain
ing the New York Coffee and Sugar
Exchange and the New York Coffee
and Sugar Association from speeu-
lating in sugar prices, department
of justice officials informally stated
today.
Anticipating an appeal from the
action of the special panel by one
side or the other the government
took steps when the suit was filed,
to make possible an immediate ap-
peal to the supreme court by re-
questing its injunction application
be heard before a special panel.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
Smaller Towns
More Prosperous
Than Big Cities
Uy United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Return
of prosperity and business activity
has been more rapid in the coun-
try's small communities than in
the 4eading cities, the postoffice de-
partment believes on the showing of
figures revealing increases in postal
revenues for April.
While the so leading cities show
ed an average increase of 10 per
cent in postal receipts, the smaller
ones went to 1l:56 per cent. Eight
of the smaller industrial centers
showed increases Of more than 90
per cent, Cheyenne, Wyoming, lead
ing with 46.98.
Others in this list included Oak
land, Cal, 1881.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
FREICHTER GOES
ASHORE ON COAST
OF WASHINGTON

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9.-The
American freighter Lake Gobhart
ran on Umatilla Reef, on the Wash
ington coast at $3.50 a. m. today,
according to radio advices to the
Radio Corporation Of America here.
Later in the morning a second
sos call asked that the government
coast guard cutter Snohomish be
sent Immediately to give aid but
said there was no immediate dan
ger.
1t was said it would be after.
noon before the Snohomish could
reach the scene.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
Air Hero Takes
Bride in L. A.
Today

LOS ANGELES, May 9--Lieu-
tenant John A. Macready, who
with Lieutenant Oakley Kelly,
was the first aviator to complete
a nonstop flight from New York
to San Diego, will accomplish TO-
day what he has never attempted
before-marriage.
The girl is Miss Nellie Turner,
formerly of Columbus, Ohio.
Lieutenant Kelly will be best
man.
The ceremony will take place
at the home of the bridegroom
parents here.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
CHINESE BANDITS
FLEEING INLAND
REDUCE DEMAND
Million Ransom Decreases
to $4,000 Say Late
Reports
Hope to Rescue Captives
Within the Next "a
Hours

WASHINGTON, May 0.-Efforts
of the state department to get addi'
tional information concerning tho
Americans held by Chinese bandits
were fruitless today, although Con
sui Davis reported from the scene
of the bandits attack, that all for
eign prisoners were being well ear
cd for.
The department WIS without veri-
ficatiOn of report that Colonel
Pinger and Major Allen and their
SONS had been released.
Nv United Press Leased Wire
PEKIN, May $3.50 p. H.
Pressed on all sides by government
troops Chinese brigands who wreck
ed and robbed the crack Changhai
Pekin express, carrying off foreign
men and women as hostages, are rt
ported today ready to make the best
of their bargain and take what ran
son they are offered.
From the bombastic demand for
$l,OOO,O00 first asked, the bandits
are now willing to accept $4,000,
according to advices from Lin
Cheng.
All evidence from the zone to
which the horde withdrew, with its
prisoners Monday, indicates that at
least four women still are prisoners
Miss Lillian Aulde. her aunt
Mrs. or Miss SeatOn and Miss Elem
ing, British subject, their compan
ion.
The Mexican minister here states
he is positive hat Manuel Ancira
Vera, arch Mexican of Guadalaiara
Mexico, and wife were captured by
the bandits and have not yet beer
released.
Brigands Move Inland
The brigands are moving furthe,
into the hills with their prisoners
away from the railroads. Besides
making negotiations for release OF
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
Russians Capture
Another English
Boat Off Coas I
By United Press Leased Wire

LONDON May "a Russian gun
boat today capture another English
trawler off Murmanski, alleging it
was fishing in Russian territorial
waters, according to a Central News
dispatch from Hull.
The subject of capture of British
trawlers by Russian craft was one
of the principal subjects in a 10
days ultimatum sent Moscow by the
British government. Great Britain
demanded compensation and it is
reported the Russian reply will sug-
gest orbitration,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
Woman browns in
Irrigati on Ditch

Mrs. Matte H. James, was acci-
IDENTIFY drowned in an irrigation
ditch at the family home, l2 miles
southeast of FL Centre, early this
morning. An investigation by Cor
oner w. f. Lyons led to the belief
that Mrs. James had slipped into
the ditch, probably falling face
downward and was stunned by the
shock so that shs was unable to cry
for assistance or climb out of the
ditch. Besides her husband she
leaves one son.
Funeral services will be held from
the funeral parlors of B. L. Lemons
at time to be announced later.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
WIND STORM
DOES DAMAGE
by United Press Leased Wire

SANTA BARBARA, May 9. -
A cvclonic wind which swept Santa
Barbara last night and this morn,
ing caused extensive damage in all
parts of the city. Trees were up
rooted, awnings torn and all lightly
built construction damaged. Busi-
ucss places and homes were Uttered
with sand and refuse by the whirl'
ing gale. An immense tent in which
the Elks carnival was recently held
was whipped to shreds.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-09
u. S. Man Killed
in Paris Fight

PARIS, May 9.-James Parmalee,
26, of Yonkers, N. Y, cashier of the
Guaranty Trust company, was shot
and killed on the Boulevard Male
sherbs, in the heart of Paris last
night when he was caught acciden-
tally between gendarmes and Apach-
es during a street battle.
Whether il was bandit bullet or
one from police revoler that killed
Parmalee an autopsy today will de-
termine.