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Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
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Officers Slip

Where is Alberta Williams? This
is the question that is puzzling
members of the sheriff S office, in
stead of the usueal "Where is Clara
Phillips?' Imperial County now
has a mystery woman all its own,
and Alberta Williams has leapcd
into prominence by reason of her
escape from the county farm, early
yesterday morning.
Instead of being on the train
bound for Texas, Alberta is "some
where and anywhere and nobody
seems to know just where that is.
Following the sensational develop
ments at the court house Saturday
morning, when writ of habeas cor
pus was granted for the. children
and one denied for their mother,
j. l.. Adair, member of the Dallas,
Texas, police force, who holds Il
warrant for Alberta s arrest on a
charge of kidnapping, the Texas of,
ficer and Alberta boarded a train
Saturday night, while the children
remained here. 1t is believed that
Alberta signed a waiver, agreeing
that the children should accompany
her back to Texas, and that she and
Adair left the train ut SalcXico and
came back to FL Centre.
Makes Escape
She was taken the county hospital
where the children were also. 1t is
said that early yesterday morning,
the Waterman s attention was at.
tracted by several shots, and that
while he investigated them Alberta
took advantage of her opportunity
and made her getaway. News of
her escape was telephoned to the
sheriff S office Immediately, and n
posse of officers scouerd the cOun-
try for some trace of her, but with
out success.
The children are in the custody
Of Sheriff Gillett, and it is hoped
that through them, Alberta may be
induced to return to FL Centre and
give herself up to the authorities.
Meanwhile the sheriff S office is
keeping up the search for the wOm-
an and Adnir is wondering how soon
he will be able to start back to
Texas.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
Banner to Urge
Legume Planting

Through the cooperation of the
seed merchants in Ell Centre, the
Chamber of Commerce and the Farm
Bureau unfurled a banner on Main
street this morning, urging the
planting of legumes as part of the
soil fertility program being con-
Quoted by the Associated Chambers
of Commerce. This is in line with
the suggestion Of the Associated
Chambers that similar banners be
raised in each valley town, to remind
the rancher that he must restore to
the soil, the nitrogen which the
crops consume, if he wishes to be
successful. The banner was pur-
chased by the seed firms in Ell Cen
tro, and presented to the Chamber
of Commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
MANY INJURED.
OTHERS LOST in
THE WRECK AGE
FerOciOus Gale Sweeps
Across Central Section
of Country
Plucky Phone Girls Stay
at Posts While Fire
Threatens
Hy United Press

CHICAGO, March IA storm
sweeping the central section of the
country killed 23, injured scores
and did n huge property, damage.
Twenty were killed at Pinson,
Tenn, and three were killed at
Richmond, Kentucky. Tennessee,
Illinois, Indiana and Michigan
were hard hit when an 80 miles
wind accompanied by snow, sleet
and rain paralyzed traffic.
People Hurled About
Pedestrians were blown from
their feet, thousands Of theater
goers here last night were caught
by the storm, unable to return
home. Hotels were crowded, many
spent the night in cafes, Hobbies
and stalled automobiles.
During the height Of the storm
fire swept the two top floors of
the Times building. Hundreds of
telephone company operators in an
adjacent building threatened by
fire, stuck to their posts while
firemen heroicalfy subdued the
gaze swept IlaHleS. Inc lire iosS
is estimated at approximately
100000.
Losing Force
The storm passed over the
Great Lakes today. Official
weather observers predicted it will
diminish going down st. Lawrence
valley. Relief workers are search
ing the demolished homes in the
vicinity of Jackson Tenn. The
injured were taken from Pinson.
Many are reported to be still un-
der the wreckage.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
Boy Scout Board
Meeting Tonight

The county executive board Of
Boy Scouts will meet tonight at
headquarters, Gas Main street, to
perfect the organization aud attend
to various matters in connection
with the conduct of the organize
ton. This will be the first formal
meeting of the county board since il
was appointed some time ago.
The following are the members,
r. P. Moore, president; Ira q. Erich.
son. Elmer A. Head, Calipatria; NJ.
D. Witter, w. L. Garrett. Harry "
Gates, Brawley; George Hasris.
Lester Eiehbold. Imperial; Charles
e. Soncs. William s. Fawestt,
George W. Anderson, FL centros a.
L. Ault, Daniel Leonard, r. y wor.
Ellington, calcxico; D. b. Roberts,
G. 8. REYNOLDS, Holtvills. Frsnk 4.
Lake, chairman county finance con-
mittee.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
ROAD PAVING
NEWS RECEIVED
BY CHAM Der
Highway Commission Or
ders HOltville- Yuma
and Other Work
Additional Paving to Be
Constructed Means
Much to Valley

Announcement of paving author
lied by the state highway commits
sion, which will be of great inter
est to Imperial Valley people, are
contained in letter received this
morning by the FL Centre Chamber
of Commerce from Assemblyman
George H. Davis.
Mr.. Davis letter advises that the
state highway commission has order
ed surveys and passed resolutions
to construct the HoltvilleY Yuma con-
nections, also the widening of the
Oswald contract from 9 to 10 feet
in width, the Westmorland section
to connect with the state highway,
land the continuance of the work on
the Mountain Springs grade, until
the latter is completed.
All Important
Which of these is most important
to Imperial Valley would be diff
cult to state, as it means that Sec
tons of much travelled roads which
are of paramount Importance to the
progress of Imperial Valley, are to
be put in first class condition. The
authority for paving the sections
on the Holtville-Y road which
are at present unpaved, and the in
crease in the width of the paving
now in course of construction, means
practically paved highway be-
tween the two cities, with the
planked road extending over the
sand dunes. AS this section is on
the Bankhead highway, and has
been called the most important
piece of pavement in California, as
it provides a gateway for tourist
traffic into Southern California, its
early completion is most important
for the development of Imperial
Valley and all of California.
The Westmorland paving will
eliminate the present tnpaved see.
ton between that city and the be.
ginning of the state, highway and
will be well received by valley
people who make the trip to Los
Angeles by automobile.
The Importance of the continua-
ton of the paving on Mountain
Springs grade, which was discussed
in Saturdays Press, cannot be exag.
gerated. This section is also on the
Bankhead highway, and will provide
a complete highway between Ell Cen
tro and the coast city.
Assemblvman Davis states that
things are waxing warm in the state
Legislature and indications are that
the present session is going to be an
extremely busy one.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
80 YAQUl LOOT
SONORA TOWN,
KILL THE MAYOR
BY United Press

NQGALES, Ariz., March IRE
ports have reached here that APP
proximately 80 Yaqui Indians raided
Banamiehi, Sonora and killed the
acting mayor and wounded two
others, following which they looted
stores.
The raid occurred at midnight
and citizens under the leadership of
the mayor, sought to repulse the
Yaquis, the mayor being killed in
the course of heavy fighting. Troops
have been sent from Cananea in
pursuit Of the Ysquis, who fled
with their loot.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
WHAT'S DOING
seeley Farm Center tonight.

Seeley Farm Center tonight.
Home Center tomorrow at East
sidt homes of Mrs. Robinson, Mrs.
Christensen, Mrs. Alexander,
Mrs. Boget.
Fashion show and dance at
woman's clubhouse tonight.
Ell Centre lodge, No. 384, F. and
A. M. tonight at Masonic temple.
woman's gym class at high
school tonight.
County Ministerial Association
at 1880 tomorrow.
County Executive Board Boy
Scouts tonight at headquarters,
645 Main street.
Membership meeting Methodist
church at Social hall tomorrow
night.
Woman's Missionary society at
homo Of Mrs. l.. w. overholxer,
Sandalwocd Drive, $50 tomorrow.
Presbyterian Guild Tuesday az
teynoon at $3.50.
History Section Ter Thousand
Club at home Of Mrs. F. D. Jacobs,
8 p. m. today.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
NEW OWNERS OF
SERVICE STATION

CALEXICO, March l2.--Messrs.
Huey, Krouse and Roult have taken
over the service station of Hallowell
Brothers. The former firm has been
engaged in the vuleanizing and re-
treading business for some time. In
their new location they will handle
a large assortment of tires, tubes
and ether automobile equipment.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
EFFECTS SUITS

SACRAMENTO, March 12.-R.
T. McKishiek, deputy attorney gen
eral, stated today that the decision
of the United States supreme court,
upholding the California tax on
gross earnings of public service cor
porations, will effect the suits now
pending against the Southern Paci-
fic and Santa Fe railroads. Over
$5,0oo,O0O in taxes is tied up by liti-
CATION.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
Puzzling 'Fever"
is Hot Water Bag

ESCANABA, Mich, March 12.-
The physician attending Miss Eve
lyn Lyons, whose % fever had baf-
fled physicians, announced today
that she is medical trickster'
and declared she runs increases in
temperature by use of small hot
water bag whenever the thermom-
eter was used. The girl attracted
wide attention on account of her
" fever which had reached ia
degrees.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
CALIFORNIA LAW
IS UPHELD BY
SUPREME COURT

WASHINGTON, March 12,-The
supreme court has upheld the Cali
fornia law taxing gross receipts of
public service corporations. The
Pullman Company sued to nullify
the tax. A constitutional amend
ment adopted in 1910 imposed tax
of three to four per cent on public
service corporations to replace coun-
ty taxation.
The supreme court held that Cali
fornia could prevent companies re.
fusing to pay the tax from doing
business within the state but could
not interfere with interstate bust
ness.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
Capture Irish
Supplying Guns
Hy United Press

DUBLIN. March l2.--Three var.
ships brought to Dublin $50 rebel
prisoners of the Irish Free State,
charged with supplying guns and
ammunition to the followers Of De
Valera. Scotland Yard operatives
captured them in England, Scotland
and Wales.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
Close Big Bank,
Suicide Sequel
by United Press

CHICAGO, March 1.-the doors
of the Logan Square Trust and
Savings Bank with deposits of
&2.700.000 were closed today fol-
lowing the suicide of the president,
Fred w. Popp. State Bank Elk
aminer Savage decided it best to
suspehd business operations until
the books had been thoroughly
audited to see il there were any
Irregularities.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
Huge Irrigation,
Power Project
Plans Announced

CORNING, March l2.-Plans for
thirty million dollar irrigation pro-
.ject TO irrigate 100000 acres of land
on the west side Of northern Sacra-
mentO valley, and furnish power for
northern California, was made pub
lie today. The plan eontemplates
bringing the waters of Trinity river
thence tho Sacramento river.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
Now Rudolph Can
Wed Winifred

Los ANGELES, March 1.-THE
superior court today granted a final
decree Of divorce to jean Aeker
from Rudolph Valentino. Tho action
Of the court leaves Valentino free
to we'd Winifred Hudnut whom he
married in Mexico, shortly after re-
eeiving an iuterloeutorv decree from
his first wife, the wedding not being
held legal in California.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
Report Germany Is Ready To Resume Payments
French Chiefs
Hold Important
Ruhr Meeting
by United Press

BRUSSELS, March 12.-Thous-
ands cheered Premier Poineare, with
Minister of Public Works Letrequer,
when the two were on the way to
the foreign office for conference
on the Ruhr. This conference is re-
5garded the most important one since
the Ruhr occupation.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
Local Boys Lose
Game to Brawley

Brawley high schools baseball
team hung the sign of defeat on the
Central Union warriors in the form
err city Saturday afternoon, in the
opening game of the interscholastic
league. Central was handicapped
by the absence of Jacobs from the
outfield and Scott at second base,
both men being unable to make the
trip to Brawley. McElvaney pitched
a good game for Central, holding
Brawley to four hits, not one of
which was to the outfield, but eight
errors charged to the infield, tells
the story Of the defeat. Cramer,
the Brawley twirler, struck out Is of
the local boys, and allowed seven
hits.
Central showed up well for a
green team, and with more practice
should develop into a winning ag-
gregation. Ellis of FL Centre Off
ciated as umpire.
Results
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
Weak
Out of Danger

NEW YORK, March l2.-Physi.
clans have announced no change in
the condition OF Samuel Gompers,
noted labor leader. He is reported
out of danger, but still extremely
weak.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12

Batteries: Central, McElvaney
and Thompson; Brawley, Cramer
and Post.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-12
COTTON MARKET

NEW YORK, March ls.-~cotton
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20
DELEGATES KETCHIKAN
 PIONEERS TO A TEND CONVENTION AT NENANA

Going to Nenana, where they will attend the convention of the Pioneers of Alaska, called to convene March 31, three delegates from the Ketchi- kan Igloo are aboard the steamer Ala meda. They arc Joseph Ulmer, Grand President. and D. c. Austin and Capt E. Forss, Grand Trustees. The delegates are taking proxies from Igloo No. 6 and Auxiliary of Juneau, there being no delegates from these Hodges.
 Percy Charles, of Ketenikan Igloo, and Grand Secretary, is unable to attend the convention on account of the illness of his business partner, which prevents his leaving Ketchfkan at this time. MT. Ulmer said. It is expected George Dooloy, of Cordova, and former Grand Secretary, will at tend the convention as Acting Grand Secretary. A large delegation from the Westward and Interior towns is expected to attend the convention.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20
MIDDLE WEST
 STORM GOING
 NORTH TODAY
Increasing in Intensity as ii Reaches Canada = Much
 Damage Is Reported.

CHICAGO, March 20 The storm which swept the entire Gen. tral region yesterday shattering all records for March as far south as Texas and Florida, moved into Can ada today with increased intensity.
 In the meantime a disturbance is coming down from the Northwest attended by rapidly rising tempera- lures in the Mississippi States.
 The Weather Bureau predicts ris- ing temperatures will prevail for two days.
 Today is the last day of winter and saw the upper Mississippi Val ley and some parts in the south en- toying fair weather and the people digging themseiv out of the snow drifts. transportation being restored and communication being re-estab- l lished.
 The storms death toll is given al nine including two at Rockford Ill., three near Baxter, Colorado one in Chicago, one in Waukegan Wis, one near Kutch, Colorado ant one at Whiting, Ind.
 The damage to crops is estimated in the millions of dollars.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20
MEARS ON ALAMEDA

Colonel Frederick Mears, chairman of the Alaskan Engineering Commis- sicn, is aboard the steamer Alameda en route to Anchorage, whore for mal transfer of his position will be made to Col James G. Steese, presi- dent of the Alaska Road Commis- sion and recently named chatrman-of the Alaskan Engineering Commission. Colonel Steese will board the Ala meda here for Anchorage. Both will return south in about three weeks, Colcnel Steese stopping off at his headquarters at Juneau and Colonel Mears continuing to the States.
 Colonel Mears IS accompanied to Anchorage by Mrs. Mears and their tmce children.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20
B. M. BEHRENDS Co.,, Inc.
WHO'S HERE
 AND WHERE

A. D. Sharran o' the Copper Rive Railroad, accompanied by his bride IS aboard the Alameda for Cordoya MT Sharran is formerly of Skagway
 Mrs. Tom Aitken is passenger on the Alameda en route to her hus bands mining property in the. Kan itishna.
 H. l.. Burmeister left on the Ala meda for the Willow Greek district where he will be assistant manage, of the Gold Bullion and Lucky Shot mines. He has spent the past week in Juneau as the guest of Burdette A. Vim.
 H. c. Dunlap, representative for lSchwatacher Company. is a passan ger on the Alameda on route to the lntericr, where he will spend the next five or six months on company bust ness.
 Edward Henning of Anchorage is a passenger on the Alameda returning to his home after trip to the States q
 Andrew Ncrland. merchant of Fair. banks, is aboard the Alameda en route ito his home. He. has spent some time in the 'States on busi ness and pleasure trip.
 At the Alaskan
 Alec s. Young. Nek Zenkell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20
EXTRAORDINARY
 WANTS MORE TIME
 AND LOWER INTEREST

NEW YORK, March 20.-A New York Herald cable says Czecho- slovakia is not sure how much war debt she owes to America, but the mission which leaves soon for Washington is prepared to make the $4s,000.000 lent for. purchase of flour and grain the basis for an agreement and expect to present a plan to refund the debt in 50 years with interest at 3 per cent includ- ing amertizaton. The interest will be heavy burden on the depleted treasury and negotiations for loan to carry out early. payments have already been started.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20

Cove1, said to be the oldest lorse tn the world, owned by the Rev. Dr. Uriah Myers, Catawissa, Pa., re- tires this spring on a pension con. tributed by horse lovers in various parts of the country.
 The average age of horses is twenty years, but Clover, a --am- bletonian. is fifty-one. In his youth Clover trotted a mile in 2:22 ard paced i. in 2:17. He is sixteen hands high and weighs l,2OC pounds.
 He has received excellent care His wind is good, his limbs clean and his coat has a luster remark. able in an animal 50 old. nhe cause, or causes, of Clover'i longevity is 2 matter of discussicr em0ng veterinarians. Clover's ra.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20
AGGIES FOLLOW CALLING.

TUCSON. Ariz.. Mafch ZU.-One- third of the graduates of the Col lege of Agriculture of the Univer- sity of Arizona, here, are actually engaged in farming or ranching, while forty per cent of them are teaching agriculture or doing in- vestigation work, according to sta tistics compiled by Dean J. J. Thornber of the College of Agricul- turc.
 Of the 546 students who have been graduated from the University of Aizona, 315 were men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20

United States Senator Thaddus H. Caraway. Democrat of Ar kansas would him the heavyweight be a A. Waller sein Washington Following Wall lestens shoulders Wlersten service claims Wal lersten pulling Waller stein is 5 inches tall weighs 125 pounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20
cANNERY SGrERiNTENDENTs
 ON ALAMEDA GOING WEST

w. H. Gilbert. superintendent of tho Carlisle Packing Company, and c. A. Lillie, superintendent of the Pioneer Packing Company both of CordOva, and S. Asp, of tho Anchor age Packing Company, near Anchor age, are aboard tho steamer Alameda en route to tho company plants to begin preparations flor the seasons
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20
FRENCH QUIT MAKING
 WINE; GROWING GRAIN

NEW YORK, March 20.-French wine growers are tearing up their vines and planting the hillsides with potatoes and grain. says a special despatch to the New York Herald. This is directly ascribed to loss of markets caused by Volstead- ism in the United States and a similar movement in Sweden, as we'll as failure of access to Ger man and Russian trade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20

Old papers for sais at Empire office. as
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20
GUILD LUNCH EON
 FOR JUNEAU PUBLIC

The Lad.es Guild of Holy Trinity Cathedral will hold luncheon to- morrow room in the display room of the Alaska Electric Light X Power
 Company store, from 80 to 2:30
 o'clock. Every kind of delicious food for a pleasant lunch will be served to the public, and the rooms
 have been attractiycly arranged for the occasion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20

tion, twice daily, is one scoop of bran. one !, f middlints, and two of mixture of oats. clover and mo- lasses, topped off witt three ears of corn.
 He has been clipped every spring since he was colt, a practice prob- ably of importance in his long life. Originally a matter of style, mod ern veterinarians agree that spring clipping contributes greatly to the health If the horse, as it does to cows, not only in Cat it permits the quick evaporation of sweat and promotes cleanliness but because the added comfort Is soothing to the horses nerves. In any event, Clover .cems good for several years more. He is still able to step the road at a smart gait without ev- Id -It exertion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20
GOVERNMENT WANTS
 MARINERS FOR VESSELS

The United States Civil Service tive examinations for master mate pilot and marine engineer, for Alaska AS a result of those examinations, certification will be made to fill va cancies in the positions specified in Ehe different branches of the Fed ;eral classified service in Alaska
 FurtAer Attenuation and applica-
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20
ANCHORAGE WOMAN DIES

Mrs. J W. Ford died at Anchor age March and her body is being taben to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, by Mir. Ford for intermcnt in the family plot at that place.
 MT. Ford is an employee of the Alaska Engineering Commission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20

tion blanks may be had by applying to the local secretary, Board of Civil Service examiners, Anchorage, Fair banks, Juneau, Ketchikan. or Nome, Alaska. or to the secretary. 11th U. s. Civil Service District, POT P. O.. building. Seattle, Wash.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20

operations. Tho first two men are bringing part of the cannery crews with them. MT. Iillie is aecompan- jed by his wife and tho.r two chil- dren Ayia and Francis. and Mrs. Asp accompanies her husband.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-20
ELIHU ROOT SPEAKS

NEW YORK, March 20.-Elihu Root, former Secretary of State, says the United States has no more right to stop France from going into the Ruhr than France would have in compelling this country to natumlize the Japanese.
Evening star., 1923-03-11
TouUed by Plane,
Skiers Are Giuen
Greatest Thrill

BY the Associated Press.
GARDEN CITY, n. Y. March 10.
Lawrence Sperry, inventor, who
yesterday successfully proved to
aviation officials at Mitchell Field
that airplanes could communicate
with, and obtain supplies from
each other in midair, has demon
strated his mosquito" plane has
uses in sport as well as in warfare.
lie introduced ski-planing as Il
hew outdoor recreation. in which a
plane. Il pair OF skis and rope
We're the necessary equipment.
Swimming along at sixty miles
on hour, five feet above ground
Sperry piloted his tiny craft while
number of skiers clung to 1t by
ropes and glided over the hard
packed snow on the golf course OF
the Cherry Valley Golf Club. They
released the ropes when the pilot
rose higher to avoid a grove of
trees. Aqua planning is tame to
ski-planing, according to those
who participated.
The aviator gave more thrills 10
the crowd when he demonstrated
the mobility and balance of his ma
chine by Cycling" down an al
most perpendicular embankment
after he had equipped it with skids.
lie negotiated the performance
without accident