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Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
Many Named as
Candidates for
Chamber Board

At meeting OF the nominating
committee OF the Chamber of Com
merce, held ut the chamber head
quarters last night, the following
members were proposed rs caadi-
dates for directors and will be voted
upon at the regular chamber eIec-
tion. May 10:
Geo. G. Bennit.. George E.
Bowles, II. w. Brewer Sr., Robert
Burns, R. H. Cary, Franklin j..
Cole, James A. Cook, c. X. Cooper,
George Il. Davis, }. s. Duff, Ray
Edgar, j. K. Ford, !. b. Fuller, Tom
Gill, Rodney Hermon, 0. G. Horne,
A. c. Johnston, James S. Jones, A.
II. Keller, +. H. Mclver, Howard p.
Meyer, r. P. Moore, NJ. B. o 'Brien,
Fred Phelan, Andy Pfeble, G. w.
Runge, Charles +. Scott, Frank
Slocum, +. n. Smith, Charles r.
Sones, Percy Thacker, w. A. Ton
dro, A. NJ. Williams, John Zurcher.
The nominating committee was
elected at the membership meeting
held last week. According to the
bylaws Of the chamber, all mem.
bers in good standing are entitled to
vote for II of the 81 candidates
nominated. The II receiving the
highest number Of votes, will be de-
clared elected rs directors and will
govern the activities Of the chamber
OF commerce for the fiscal year be-
ginning the latter part of this
month.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
TROUT SEASON
OPENS TODAY

Several desks and offices were va
cant around the city today while
their owners were absent on the
extremely important business of
seeing that the trout season is ush-
cred in with all the necessary for
malities, and doubtless tomorrow
will bring numbers of fish stories
about the "big one that got away
and several of the old time tales
of great catches.
Cuyamaca Lake is the valley s
nearest hunting ground for
trout end in past years has always
been & favorlte spot with fisher
me nfrom here. 1t is not expected
to lose any Of its popularity this
year.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
Boy Kidnapped,
Radio Asks Aid
in Seeking Clue
By United Press Leased Wire

SCH ENECTADY, y. Y, May L.
kidnapped by man who lured him
away by offering TO- give him n rab-
bit, Werner AleXanderson, &, son OF
f. +. w. Alexanderson chief engi-
neer of the Radio Corporation of
America, is being sought by wireless
all over the eastern part of the
United States today.
The child disappeared from in
front of his home, where he was
playing with his two sisters yester.
day. He has been traced to Albany.
where he is believed to have been
taken to a house on Hamilton
street.
Meanwhile the radio, in the de-
velopment of which the boy s
father has played prominent part
for years, is broadcasting his des-
cription and asking all who hear the
call to help rescue Werner from his
kidnapers.
AleXanderson was unable today
to advance single theory to ac-
count for the kidnapping. He said
so far as he knew he had no enc.
mics. He has received no threats.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
COURTROOM LOOKS
LIKE A BREWERY,
ROACH ACQUITTED

Following jury trial before JUS
tice Mayfield yesterday afternoon,
Jack Roach, prominent rancher near
Holtville, was acquitted of the
charge of having Intoxicating liquor
in his possession. During the trial,
which was held in Department No.
2 of the superior court, the court
room reseInbled u small sized brew
cry, the prosecution introducing as
evidence, barrel of wine, three
large five gallon glass jars contain
ing 1.-THE same, so gallon cop
per tank, and several accessories
said to be necessary in the produe
ton Of 'hOOtch.'
The prosecution sought to draw
out through testimony of witnesses,
information which would show that
Roach engaged in the manufacture
of moonshine. The appearance
of the copper tank, together with
the accessories, seemed to indicate
that such may have been its pur-
pose, but several witnesses testified
that it was used for nothing more
harmful than water.
Not an Expert
District Attorney Utley was ex-
amining one witness who had served
q term in Jail for making "moon-
shine and upon the objection of
Wilbur Randall, counsel for Roach,
that the questioning of the district
attorney were improper, the latter
stated he was obtaining the testi-
mony of the witness rs an eek
pert in the manufacture OF Illicit
liquor. This drew sally from
Randall to the effect that the wit
ness was not an ''expert - inasmueh
as he had been caught making the
stuff, whereupon those in attend
anee INDUCED in another laugh.
Report that the trial was in pro-
gress drew an unusual number of
spectators to the courtroom, many
of whom took q look at the " evil
dence', which was well guarded by
deputy sheriffs, and then departed,
apparently not being able to stand
the sight of so much of the "stuff
that cheers without sampling it.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
ALL ROADS LEAD
TO FARM BUREAU
HOLTVILLE PICNIC
IRanchers from Every
Part of County
Attend

All roads in the valley today, led
bureau picnic is in progress, provid-
ing day of interest and amusc-
ment for the rural population of I'm
perial Valley, as well as Il goodly
number of city dwe!lers, who have
come to look on the farm bureau
picnic as one of the most enjoyable
occasions in the year.
Ranchers and their families have
long considered the farm bureau
picnic their own particular day to
get together and visit, talk over
crops and conditions and in some
cases combine business with pleas
ure if occasion demanded. The re-
cent drive for new members, 50 sue
cessfully brought to close two
weeks ago, has created a new inter
est in today's picnic and the crowd
is reported as much larger than in
any previous year.
Program Carried Out
The program, as printed in yester-
days Press, was carried out as
planned. Through error, it was
stated the presentation of prizes
would be made by Farm Advisor Il.
L. Garthwaite. The name should
have been w. l.. Garrett, president
of the. Imperial Valley Bankers AS
sociation, which contributed the
prizes.
At noon, the pienickers enjoyed
the big barbecue, provided for the
occasion by the Holtville Chamber
of Commerce, assisted by other
Holtville organizations There was
plenty to eat for all and the bar
becue was greatly enjoyed.
Congressman Phil d. Swing ad,
dressed the picnickers this after
noon, giving them a splendid talk
on the necessity for supporting leg
islation in behalf of the construc.
tion of Boulder Canyon Dam.
Holtville seems to be the "Mec.
ca" for more than farm bureau
members today, MS the anual May
Day musical festival of valley high
schools will be held there tonight
on the high school lawn, as well as
a street dance to top off the day g
festivities.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
22OO MEN WALK
OUT IN COAST
MAY DAY STRIKE
Ry United PRESS Leased Wire

SAN PEDRO, May L.-Officials
of the l. w. w. marine transport
workers announced today that 1900
men employed in the building of the
Wilmington Industrial site would
leave work this morning to throw
their weight into the present ship
ping strike movement.
"There will be no parade one
leader is reported to have said last
night. ''If n riot starts We don 7
want the l.W.W. to get credit for it.
1t is our intention to be orderly
and conduct the days activities
without any violence.
Strike headquarters also claimed
that oil workers from both Signal
Hill and FL Segundo would walk
out this morning as we'll as all fish.
ermen employed at the harbor.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
OPPORTUNITY FOR
ALL TO DONATE
TO LEGION FUND
Flower Fund for Dead
in France Open to
Every One

Although contributions to the
American Legion = Graves Endow-
ment fund have been rather slow in
starting to come in, it is believed
that as soon as it becomes better
known that contributions are de-
sired, the response will be more gen
cral.
Through the good work Of Mrs.
Edwina Kirke, deputy county clerk,
Il canvass of the courthouse is be
ing made today, and it is expected
a nice sum will be realized from this
source. Where a number of people
are working in office, small amounts
donated by each, make 4 sizeable
contribution toward the fund.
Clubs Sponsor Move
In other cities throughout the
country, according to this week s
American Legion Weekly, the en-
dowment fund has been sponsored
by the Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions
clubs and similar organizations,
while the newspapers of the country
as a unit have offered their services
to collecting the funds and forward
ing them to Legion Headquarters at
Indianapolis.
1t has been estimated that the
yearly interest on the 100000
sought will be sufficient to enable
the grave of every American soldier,
sailor or marine who is buried over
seas, to be decorated on Memorial
Day. AS long rs the countless rows
of white crosses remain to mark the
place where American heroes lie
buried, this fund OF the Legion 5
will provide means for remember.
ing the patriotic dead on America 5
national day for honoring her dead.
Sacred Trust
Certainly there is no trust more
sacred than the honoring of the
dead who gave their lives for their
country.
El Centro's fund today reads,
Previously acknowledged ..S23.OO
P. T. Cunningham ................... LOO
John Kepley ..-...............,...... 100
Total $500
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
CENTRAL HIGH is
REPRESENTED AT
MUSICAL FESTIVAL

Central high school will be repre-
sented at the annual May Day fest.
ival, to be held tonight on the high
school lawn at Holtville. The or
chestra and glee clubs from the local
school win be in attendance and
give several numbers. The musical
organizations from other valley high
schools will be in attendance and n
large crowd is expected for the
Worthwhile event.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
Find Mans Body
Floating in River

CALEXICO, May Much mys'
terry surrounds the identity OF the
dead man found floating in the riv-
er Yesterday, just below the foot
bridge from Mcxicali to New Town.
The body was so badly swollen
from being in the water that it was
difficult to tell whether the man
was an American or Mexican.
The body was found lodged
against the bank in small eddy by
children playing near the scene. 1t
was taken to the hospital morgue
but detailed investigation failed to
reveal anything pertaining to the
identity or manner of death.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
NET TICHTENS ON
SLAYERS OF EARLE
REMINGTON OF LA.
Love Affair Motive
of Staying, Say
Police
ny United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, May l. For
the first time since the slain body
of Earle Remington, clubman and
society bootlegger, was found out
side the door Of his palatial home
here on tine night of February Is,
the mystery of his murder was to-
day near an actual solution.
The motive of the murder was the
outcome of woman s love.
The slaying was prompted by n
young and pretty women who be-
lieved herself to have been treated
unfairly by Remington in an as
serted Glove affair" Her accom-
plices, who did the actual Staying,
were two ex-soldier hired by the
love stricken woman to friShten the
dashing clubman.
These allegations relative to the
staying, which has been the great,
est mystery in Los Angeles police
annals since the death of William
Desmond Taylor were made in con
fession by the woman concerned, to
her attorney, s. 8. Hahn.
After the woman told Hahn her
story last Friday, she requested him
to make Il proposition to the dis,
trict attorneys office that she
would surrender herself if bail
could be fixed in advance.
The district attorney refused to-
day, however, to entertain the pro
posal and stated that Il concerted
attempt by his office would be made
today to apprehend the woman.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
Auto Accidents
Greater; Deaths
Decrease in 1923
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, May In an
official report today the Automobile
Club of Southern California, an
nounced there have been 1880 acci-
dents since the first of the year in
the city, an increase of 279 acci'
dents over last year.
Fatalities for the same period de-
creased, however, there being "a
killed this year to date in the city
rs against Ga last year for Il similar
period.
To curb accidents and deaths the
club suggests placing Officers in civ
ilian clothes to drive around tho
streets.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
SAN FRANCISCO BOYCOTT
CAUSES TEN CENT DROP

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-The
San Francisco Housewives League
today claimed credit for the drop
Monday of 10 cents in the price of
cane sugar, announced by all refin-
cries in this district. Led by Mrs.
Andrew +. Neuenburg the league
had threatened n boycot unless
prices declined. The price of beet
sugar was also reduced. The price
is still % cents per pound above
the level of April II.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
WHAT'S DOING

Y. L. I. dance tonight--St.
Mary's Hall.
I. v. Commandery No. "a to-
right.
Entire Nos swimming party at
Holtville Natatorium.
Pythian Sisters Thimble Club
Thursday afternoon at 4. A.
Chestnut home.
Pola Negri in Bella Donna =
Palace theater, tonight.
Chamber Of Commerce luncheon
tomorrow, Barbara Worth hotel.
Arrival of first trout fishing
stories. sS
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
Russia Wants to
Be Friends and
Trade with Japan
by United Press Leased Wire

TOXIC, May l,-Russia has form
ally requested resumption of negoti-
ations for recognition and trade
agreement with Japan.
NJ. Joffe, soviet envoy, submitted
the formal request, which is in a
conciliatory tone.
Joffe said that his government
was willing to assume responsibility
for the massacre of japanese at
observation-disclosures of the points up
on which the original negotiations
broke up.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
$1,000 Robbery
at Harris Store
by United Press Leased Wire

IMPERIAL, May 1.-THE cloth.
ing store of George r. Harris was
broken into and robbed Saturday
night. Eighteen suits of cloth o.,
all the silk shirts in stock, a mum,
ber of mercerized shirts and many
other little articles of value about
the store were taken amounting to-
loss of about $1,000. This has
been the second robbery in Imperial
within the past two weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
BOYCOTT APPROVAL
BRINGS GRAIN BREAK

CHICAGO, May l.-Amid wild
scenes in the pit grain prices broke
sharply on the Chicago Beard of
Trade today, chiefly as result of
Secretary of Commerce Hoover's
approval of a boycott on sugar.
Trade was active and the drop
rapid, May wheat selling off four
and half cents from the day s
high at ll:20 and still dropping.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
ASSEMBLY 0. ks.
BUDGET BILL WITH
MILLION INCREASE
Only Two Dissenting
Votes on Final Roll
Call
WARFARE C. E A S ES
Railroad Commits 81 o n,
Teachers College
Get More
Ry United Pres. Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, May The as
sembly today by !. vote OF II to 2,
passed the budget bill, with amend
Inents put through by anti admins
tration members increasing it's total
by more than q million dollars.
The two voting against the bud
get on final roll call were Assem-
blymen Fulwider and Moore, beth
administration men. There was no
debate on the bill.
The grand total Of the budget
bill, including the administra-
tion amendment is now about $780,.
100000.
Completion of the budget strng-
gle in the assembly came last night
with the administration forces
marking up three victories rs re-
suit of the days debate and the op-
position scoring twice.
During the afternoon the Spence
amendment inserting in the budget
the $59,000000 recurrent fixed
charges, was defeated SO to 36.
Spence argued that these items
should be placed in the budget to as
sure their legality. Assemblyman
Carter for the administration, point
ed to the recent decision of the at
torney general, that no such action
was necessary. "
Amendments Defeated
An amendment by Emme appro-
priating 100000 for new text
books, was also defeated, while one
by Jones increasing the emergency
fund from 100000 to $l,000,00O
lost by large majority.
Anti-administration forces are
cheering over the passage of an
amendment by Critenden, giving
the state railroad commission $780,
600 more for support Of the engi
neering department. a similar
amendment was defeated early in
the budget controversy but passed
late Yesterday, k
The last addition to the appropri-
alton bill came last night when an
amendment by Morrison giving the
San Francisco Teachers college
100000 for new buildings was car
ried SO to SO.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
SCISSORS GRINDER rs
' % NOT king DAVID
ny United Press Leased Wire

MARYsVILLE. O, May Jos
eph Kawalski resumed his trade as
scissors grinder today, freed of
the suspicion of being King
Benjamin Purnell, missing ruler of
the House of David.
Kawalski was released from Jail
after a photograph OF ''King Ben
iamin revealed the prisoner resem-
bled him only slightly.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
HARDING LAUDS BOYCOTT OF SUGA]
O. K State Budget After Weeks WrangIing
No Water
Between IL
and l p. m.

Announcement is made by the
water department, that the
water will be turned eft in Ell
Centre tonight, between IL o.
clock midnight and a. m., to
enable the department to make
some necessary repairs. Parties
requiring water during this
hour are advised to make neces-
sary preparations before hand.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
BOYCOTT BREAKS
GRAIN PRICES IN
WILD PIT SCENES
Hoover Heartily FavOrs
WOmen's Action as
Effective
TEN CENTS DROP
San Francisco Women
Force Price Down by
Defiance
TEN CENTS DROP
By United Press Leased Wire

Hy VhItpU TFtsh LeastN VITO
WASHINGTON, May 1.--Presi-
dent Harding believes the house
wives sugar boycot Is wholly con-
sistent, and that it will be con-
structive ard helpful in remedying
the present high price situation, it
was stated at the white house today
on highest authority. st"t.
Secretary OF Commerce Hoover
also approved the sugar boycott Or
ganized by American women as the
most effective means Of breaking
the sugar gouge.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
Poultry Books
at Co. Library

AS a timely adjunct TO the poul-
better feeding and marketing under
the auspices of the farm bureau,
held recently, the following an
nounccment will be of particular
benefit to many interested in the
poultry business.
The county library has splendid
books for the poultry raiser to con
suit. There are books on all phases
of this industry. There are books
which give the most up-to-date
methods about the caring Of poul-
try, the breeding, the increasing Of
egg production and marketing Of
the same. Any of these hooks may
be obtained through the nearest
branch library.
Many Books Available
Basley, Mrs. A." Western Poul-
try Book; Brown, Herbert W.
"A living from eggs and poultry
Hogan, Walter The call OF tho
hen" Joos, Robert Success with
hens; Lewis, Harry r. Poultry
Keeping; Lewis, Harry R.. Pro
duetive poultry husbandry'; Poul.
try Raising; Swaygood. Susan
California poultry practice Val.
entine, c. S.-''The beginner In
poultry; Valentine, G. S.--.sHow
to keep hens for profit -; Wright,
Lewis Practical poultry keep.
err; Bassett, G.. E.-.' Community
egg Farmers Bulletin No.
656; Bolte, j. W.--''The back yard
farmer'' Cottrell, II. M. -" How
to make poultry pay, pamphlet;
Dougherty, j. E.--'' Hatching and
rearing of chicks, University OF
California bulletin circular No. 90;
Dougherty, j. E.--'' How to operate
an incubator - University OF Call.
fornia Bulletin circular No. lAg;
Doughcrty, j. E.-'' 'Poaltry on the
farm - University of California,
bulletin circular No. 1886; HloeuIn, II.
R. Back yard poultry keeper ''-~
Farmers Bulletin No. $50; 4 prae.
tical and inexpensive poultry appii.
ances pamphlet No. lac n.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-01
MEXICO LAUNCHES
MOVE TO CLEAN UP
CITIES ON BORDER
Tia Juana Resorts Get
Order to Close in 3
Days

According TO unofficial though
authOritive sources, it is stated that
the Mexican government is conduct
ing q cleanup campaign Of border
cities, and all undesirablcs ut Tia
Juana have been given three days
grace III which to move their estab-
lishmenLs away from the border,
either into the interior Of Mexico or
elsewhere. 1t is believed the chief
desire of the Mexican government.
is to bre;,k up the drug rings, which
are said to exist in every border
city from Tia Juana to Browns
vile.
The cleanup is said to be the re-
suit of direct orders from Presi-
dent Obregon. 1t is believed simi-
lar action will be made against all
vice resorts in the border cities, and
deportationS are expected in large
numbers within the next few days.
The first word that drastic meas
ures are to be pursued against the
underworld - reached Tia Juana
Saturday night, and various habi-
tues of that city have since crossed
the line into the states.
Keep En- Moving
American Officers are on the
watch to keep the new arrivals from
Mexico on the move, and care is To
be taken that they do not settle
down into American cities to re
sumo their nefar-Jus bus: ness.
Louis d. Oaks, chief of police a.
Los Angeles, has served notice OF
the underworld habitues that he
will take steps to prevent them
from arriving in that city to resume
their illegitimate business, follow
ing information that hundreds of
Tia Juana characters were intend
ing to locate in San Diego and Los
Angeles.
Locally, things are reported to be
as usual in Mexicali, where nc
ch;Mges have taken place, and
where if any order to close up has
been received from President OBJ
regor, has not as yet been passed
on to the proprietors of the several
resorts in that city.
Evening star., 1923-06-30

Allison St. at Illinois Ave.
sg,oOO-New home Of two large apartments,
each Of 3 rooms and fine sleeping porch; room
for garage; colonial front porch. h.-w.h., cleo
oas: sn snd & The and
full. Can be used by family or by renting
out upper apt. paying all expenses Of the
purchase. apt. vacant. Only $500 cash
$75 per month.
Takoma Park.
Slc. .50O-Beautiful home of rooms and
tiled bath; on lot 60x6JO feet; facing Blair
road, Takoma Park; h.-w.h, electric lights;
laundry; garage; lovely lawn and shade trees
in fact. lovely home: $4,000 cash. 800
per month.
Near ,I7th and Kilbourne.
313. .OOO-A beautiful semi-de tached home in
this the most refined section Of the NV; has
0 large rooms and tiled baths; built.in ga
back yard; immediate possession to purchaser
looking for an ultra refined home. Don't fail
to see this. Only 5000 cash.
Quincy St. at North Capitol.
S6,000-On account of owner leaving town
we are offering this fine little 7-room aud bath
Eiec. lights, ane cellar. fur. hes. an and PACK back
yard. Only 5000 cash. balance easy.
9th Mr.. North Carolina Ave. Sc.
sG,25O-Fine bay.wlndow home Of 0 rooms
fine condition and has ave large bedrooms.
81. 600 cnsh, balance very easy.
Fla. Ave. Near 18th NE.
$500 for a semi-detached, colonial home of
rooms and bath, furnace heat; hardwood
trim. Home in fine condition. Only $500 cash,
balance easy. Vacant, and will be papered
and painted.
I. DAVIS & STEELE,
NJ. 50s2-53ss. 1420 n. Y. Ave- NV.
CISSEL & OFFUTT, Inc,
Real Estate and Insurance,
$500 Wis. Ave, Bethesda, Md.
WEST CHEVY CHASE.
$S,500--7 rooms, full tile bath; ami: ga
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ha ardwood floors; ami: 81, 600 cash
1O.5OO-7 rooms, bath. gas, hardwood
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81, 800 cash.
a1O,5O0-s rooms, bath. gas, 2-story. hard
wooDM0NT.
$2,b00-5 rooms, electricity; water; nice
lot; $500 cash.
NORTHWEST PARK.
wood noors; lot 60xss5; garage; cash. 2,000,
See Our Farm and Suburban Home List.
+ CISSEL & OFFUTT, Inc,
Bethesda. Md.
Rockville, Md. Ph. Rockville 1zo