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Evening star., 1924-03-09

The town has grown since the war
It has been swamped with refugees
from Russia. Macedonia and other
countries surrounding it. so that 1t
now has very close to one-third OF
million Inhabitants. All the dwell
ings are full and little houses not
much bigger than good sized dog
kennels pepper the plains in the
suburbs. In the center Of the city is
a palace, erected with view to the
monarch having expenses Of S500,000
a year. but where his majesty has
been skimping along, owing to the
fall of exchange and no rise OF SAL
ary, on $4,000 or more.
1t has some miles OF pavement Of
vitrihed brick, as smooth and well
kept as those Of any city OF Europe,
and long stretches Of rough roadway,
where the cabs rattle your bones
over the stones. There are 5000 cabs
in the city, and I venture less than
sixty automobiles. The cabs are
drawn by ragged little rats of ponies
hardly as big as newborn calves,
and they charge 60 cents an hour.
The automobiles have fixed rate Of
81 per trip. The town has trolley
car line, where the fare Is o cents,
and the cars are SO crowded that
there are always men on the run
ming board and hanging on to the
straps. l understand that conces-
sion for a new line is to be let. IT.
ought to pay well.
Sofia is a mixture Of the old and
the new. It's buildings are largely
oriental, and some Of them date back
to the times when the Turks held
this place for more than 500 years.
One sees the remains OF the ancient
bazaars, and there are many new
stores with plate-glass windows. The
signs over the stores are in the Greek
letters used by the Slavs. and some
have also pictures on the walls out
side Of the goods sold within. Any
one can read pictures, and when ] see
a painting Of a Teddy bear and Of
dolls and go-carts know the sign
Is that OF a toy store.
Sofia has q half-dozen theaters. a
market house covering the square.
several good sized hotels, Of which
the less said the better, and city
parks and Fairgrounds OF one kind
or another. On the whole. It Is quite
a smart place, although It is now
having a hard time from the losses
incurred by the war and the lack OF
money for public improvements.
X X X X
RUT the most interesting thing
L about any town Is tho people.
This 10 so here in Sofa. II you could
lift the crowd that promenade back
and forth along Main street here
every afternoon and drop 1t down
into any American town 1t would
create sensation. :.
In the f1rst place, the city is hot
and the women go about with arms
barred to the shoulders and their
gowns low cut at the neck. They
wear bright colors. but they lack the
beauty Of the girls OF Budapest and
Vienna. The well-to-do dress the
same as their class all the world
over, but the rank and hle Of the
masses are made up OF the strange
characters that one finds only here
In the lands OF the Balkans. There
are peasants In gay costumes, refu-
gees from Russia, the men in black
trousers, high black boots, with
shirts extending outside their trous-
ers half way to the hips. and the
women with shawls around their
heads forming, turbans and with
gowns quite attractive. There are
Mohammsdans in fez caps and tur.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
Much Business
Transacted at
Chamber Meet
Continued from pase,1l

FL Centre is to be incMGed in
the next soeiability tour of the
Los Angeles Chamber of Com
mercc, communication from that
body. advised. The members of
the party win arrive in this CITY
on & special train at 1915 =. ln..
March 20 and leave at l o'clock =.
la. The local examiner will nakc
plans 10 entertain the .visitors
here.
Tom Gill, chairman of the mer.
chants protective committee, pre-.
scntcd 4 resolution asking that the
city council be requested to pass Z
Sunday closing ordnance, based on
the laws now enforced in Brawley
and CaleNico. The directors en-
dorsed the resolution unanimously.
Similar action was taken on
resolution offered by Director Cary,
requesting the city council to pass
a milk inspection ordinance.
Both these matters were taken
up later with the city ~ouncil at
last nigh: 5 meeting.
George +. Bowles, who attended
the meeting as a visitor, asked
that the directors givestheir sup
port to the board of supervisors
in the selection of the state high
way between FL Centre and Holt
Vile.
\ communication was received
from George j. RhOdius, manager
of the coming committee of New
York, stating that Edward NJ Bas-
sctt, consul of the zoning commit
tee, is at present arranging tour
of the Pacific coast and tnquiring
il arrangements could be made 20
have him talk here. The secreta-
rv was instructed to investigate the
matter and make report at late.
Present at last night 3 meeting
were Directors Brewer, Cary, Duff,
Gill, Hermon, Johnston, King.
Moore, Nuffer, Runge, Scott, Slo-
cum and Tondro.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
Electrical Men
of Valley Meet
To Hear Talks

Between 60 and 20 people repre-
senting the electrical industry Q:
the entire Imperial Valley were pre-
sent at the meeting sponsccd by
the Pacific States Electris Com.
pany at the Barbara Worth Tues
day evening.
Opening with an address by +. J.
Airey, district manager Of that or
ganization who acted as chairman,
n number of excellent speakers fol-
lowed. The campaign of publicity
to encourage the use of electrical
appliances, and especially to en-
phasize the "check seal' mark of
this company was thoroughly ex-
plained. i was stated that the
work has been in progress three
years, and that 107 Pacific coast
newspapers have been enlisted III
the campaign.
II. c. Chapman, assistant treas
urer of the concern. made an excel
lent talk, as did several other rep
resentatiyes of the firm. ". c.
Costello, manager of the Imperial
Valley Press, and Joe +. King, dis
trict manager of the Southern Sic
rras Power Company spoke on local
angles of the campaign with refer
ence TO their respective lines Of
business.
\ complete model window display
claborately lighted was IN interest
ing feature on exhibition.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
CLEMENCEAU SAYS TT
IS ALL A LIE

PARIS, Feb. 7.-Bristling savage
" one minute, gruffly good natured
the next, old Georges Clemenceau,
"pere Ia victorie' gave the lie
direct to q statement credited to
Lloyd George in an interview in
the London Chronicle to the effect
that 1.-THE Tiger and Woodrow
Wilson signed a secret pact during
Versailles days.
81 never signed a secret treaty
with anybody. II cannot under
stand Lloyd George 8 object in
saying so, Clemenceau growled.
"Why,' Clemenceau exclaimed,
gCstming expressively with his glow
ed hands, - "'let anybody show me
any secret treaty signed by me
and l II engage to pay all the re-
parations myself.
Clcmenceau declared the affair
"ineXplicable. y
"What him could q secret treaty
have had? It would have been fu-
tile. Was it concerned with oc-
cupation of the Rhincland' You
cannot occupy such a region and
hide your troops.
d" Consequently such a treaty, hal
cne existed, would have been a
public property -
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
NJ ADOO TODAY
PREPARES FOR
DOME OIL QUIZ
ny United Press Leased wire

T. WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Wil-
liam G.. McAdoo today prepared to
attempt to purge himself Of the
taint of oil
McAdoo will appear next week
before the senate Teapot Dome com
mittcc to explain his connection
with f. l.. Doheny, the millionaire
Of! man, who loaned Albert b. Fall,
former interior secretary, 100000
and who got from Fan leases Oil
naval oil reserves.
Dohenv said he had paid McAdoo
$250,00C and retained him ut $4,000
Il wear as one Of his counsel.
This testimony created political
sensation and was regarded in some
quarters as wrecking McAdoo $
hopes of the Democratic nomination.
McAdoo viii explain to the com
mittee that he had 40 connection
with naval oil leases, nor did he as
counsel for Doheny negotiate with
the United States government con
corning oil matters.
His testimony was anticipated to-
day with keen interest, as it was
regarded as likely to determine
whether he viii be able to throw
off the political effects of DCheny's
testimony.
Meanwhile investigators of the
senate committee were on the trail
of two startling stories:
/. How government agents and
agencies were either corrupted in
connection with Mexican OF! and
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
May0's ase
Dismis sed By
Judge Mayfield
Continued from page l

did the shooting and that they were
go,ng west on Main street at Il
rapid pace i'll an attempt to over
take Handy. who WAS travelling even
more rapidly. Johnston testified
that Mayo had shot twice in the
air, when he (JohnstOn) told him
to shoot at the tires ON Handy s
car. He did not see the actual shoot
ing, being occupied with driving the
car.
Mayo took the stand in his own
behalf and told his story in a con
vincing and straightforward man
ner. He denied emphaticallv that
he had made an effort To shoot Han
dv and maintained that his shots
were directed at the tires Oh the lat
ter's car. Both ears were travelling
over 46 miles an hour he said, that
being the last registration he no.
ticed on the speedometer, before
they caught up with Handy's car.
Johnston was driving the police car
in the middle OF the road, while
Handv's car was close to the curb
ing on the north SIDE Of the street.
The uneven condition of the high
way and the speed at which the car
was moving, he stated, would ac-
count for the bullets striking high
up on Handy : meahine instead Of
the tires ut which he WAS shooting.
Mayo Tells Own Story
He testified that he did not con
slider Handy to be drunk AZ the time
he was arrested. Mayo, upon in
quiry by attorney for the prosecu-
tion, admitted that he had vrey
little experience with firearms,
despite the fact tha he has had 10
years Of service in police work. he
saId he had never shot at human
being in that time in an attempt
to wound or kill, nor had he ever
had the opportunity to find out just
how well he could shoot.
Chief Barker, of the FL Centre
police department. testified in be-
lalf of Mayo s character and ability
IS policeman and i'll reply to 4
'cqucst by Mayo's counsel, stated
hat he intends to retain the officer
Il the FL Centre department.
After hearing the testimony of
he principal witnesses and the ar
of attorney for the prosecu-
ion and defense, Judge Mayfield .
,rdered that 4 dismissal be entered .
md discharge Mayo from custody.
tharles f. Scott represented Mayo .
md Don c. Bitter, attorney for
Handy, assisted District Attorney
.tlev in the prosecntion.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
PERSONALS

Supervisor George W. Pulliam of
.Calexico, was visitor here today
Attorney f. r. Simon, who is moy-
ing to Los Angeles, expects to leave
for that city tomorrow.
Col. Ed. Fletcher Of San Diego. ar
rived III this city this afternoon
from Yuma, to confer with local
men on road ltters.
Otto Reber, Formerly of. this city,
Is visiting friends here today.
Clayton Boyd of Holtville was
here on business yesterday.
\. Z. Grow Of San Bernardino and
Redlands, accompanied by Glen
Chapman and j. Price of Riverside
left yesterday after Il brief business
stay here. Mr.. Grow is the presi-
dent of the Peoples Abstract Com
pany hnd a brother Of Mrs. W. H.
Lavayea of this city.
Mrs: Sidney McHarg of Calexieo
was noted in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Sundin of Raw
Inns, Wyoming, are spending sew
eral weeks as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII X. ConE?Y at the Hotel
Barbara Worth.
legra Motsinger, Viola PSs<Fs and
Georgia HAYNES, all of Holtville,
were shopping here Yesterday.
Leroy B. Smith, state header of
agricultural extension, arrived here
today from Berkeley to spend a
short time with Farm Advisor f. l..
Garthwaite and his assistants.
Mrs. s. o. Buck Of Heber was in
town yesterday.
+. p. Warner and daughter, Dor
othy, have returned to their home
in C0vina after brief visit as house
guests at the w. II. Lavayea home.
Miss Sinabel Hart of Rrawley was
an FL Centre visitor yeNrday.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
Town Is Shaken
By Probe Into
Wild Night Life
Continued from page u

to justice those accused of elm
mortality strip poker and liquor
drinking parties which, it is claim
ed, have enlivened certain social
gatherings in Pomona for months.
Policeman Lester Devalom was
arrested in connection with the
charge and lodged in the county
Jail. A warrant was issutfl for the
arrest of Jack HCoppell, another
officer, who, it is claimed, fled TO
San Francisco when the trail grew
warm. A telegraphie warrant TO the
northern city is expected to result
IL his capture.
Officer jack Munson was sus-
pended, pending further investisa-
tion.
1t is alleged the three Officers
were participants in some OF the
"parties. -
Mayor Ovington Of Pomona las
pledged his support IL the investiga-
tion, while various ministers of the
city have also joined in it.
Another Batch of Warrants
Investigator Jim Smith of the dis.
trict attorney office left Los IN
geles at noon with his pockets
stuffed with warrants. He viii make
he arrests this afternoon, as soon
as ro arrived in Pomona and can
round up the men, he said. They
will be lodged in the Pomona city
jail under bond of $4,000 each
pending preliminary examinations
before Juvenile Judge Harry Arch
bald.
Ages Of those implicated in the
scandal range from q TO so years,
it was stated at the district attor.
ney's office. Most Of those nam.
td in the complaints today are
Young men, it was said, while the
elder ones involved will be brought
to light in the next batch Of var
rants, which Deputy JOos promised
would be issued soou.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

NEW YORK., Fe;,. cotton
opinions:
Hubbard Bros.-Wc don t Ike the
action of the market but We look
forward to an adv; nee in view of
the continued steady basis in the
south and the demand for spot cot
ton.
Weld & Cove anticipate higher
prices IN the near future and ac-
cordingly advocate purchases at
present prices.
Munds & Wmslow - Technical
periods OF reaction should not obs
cure the fact that cotton is III Il
strong position.
OF II cotton house opinions,
seven are bullish, one bearish and
four n0h-committal.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
MARCUS REVUE
SHOWING HERE
PROVES TREAT

TTollo Prosperity" the Marcus
review which showed last night at
the Palace theatre. fully lived up
to ITS advance promises Of plenty of
pretty girls, tunefld music md
sprightly dances. There was not 4
dull moment from the time the cur
tain arose TO the grand finale, the
&0Geous rostuming Of the ,holus
being particularly worthy of men,
tiom. \ splendid jazz orchestra en-
livened the program and the dance
numbers were particularly fine.
There was much humor sprinklcd
throughout the Ii scenes and laughs
were aplenty. The show will make
an appearance IN BraNlcv tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

1145ASst Suahty or Baby Rice
Corn, Sailed Buttered and Popped
at the same time, sc, 1ec and 25c
per package, at pauai's. adv
Broadway chol House for tasty
dishes at every meal. adv
Varney Steadily Improves Fol,
lowing Il very bad night TUESDAY,
George Narney has been reported
to be improving steadily. lie is still
in very weak condition, but it is
believed that he is practically out
Of danger. His many friends through
out the valley who have been daily
inquiriug for him will be glad 20
near this news.
Hotel Barbara wortn--Table de
hote dinner $500. Special Chicken
dinner $1.0l Special T-Bone Steak
dinner 90e Special Rib Steak din.
pcr soc. Seventh Stree. Entrance
direct to cafe. adv
Fine Jucy Steaks and Chops at
Me Broadway Chop house. adv
See the New Sport Model Chevr0-
let. Robertson Motor Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
Camphor Acts Quick

People are surprised at the quick
action of simple camphor, witch
hazel, Aydrastis, etc, as mi%ed in
Lavoptik eve wash. One small l. t.
le helps any case sore. weak or
trained eyes. Aluminium eye cup
'ree. Sold by Francis Drug Store.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
MELLON BILL IS
REPORTED ON in
HOUSE AS O. K.
BY United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Feb. The
Mellon fax reduction bin WAS or
dered favorably reported to the
house late today by the ways and
means committee on Il strict party
vote. Formal report will be made
next Monday.
The bill contains Chai ma n
Green 5 provision for % per cent
reduction o:l personal income taxes
that are payable this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

how certain interests are seeking
to this day to control the govern
ment's Mexican policy selfiShlv.
=. How persons high in official
and political circles made large
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

sums through speculation in oil, on
advance Information concerning the
leasing of Teapot Dome and other
naval reserves.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
SECRET PACT IS
CHARGED CREATES
A MILD FUR0RE.
Continued from page y


Georges charge, the latter put the
matter up to the former prime min.
iSter for further explanation. From
Paris came an interview with "Thc
Tiger =, Clemenceau DENYING Lloyd
George 8 assertion; Andrew Tar.
dieu, who PLAYED a prominent part
IN peace conference proceedings,
did not know of the pact.
The British press printed at length
everything Washington, New York,
Paris and London had to say in
connection with the alleged secret
pact.
Meanwhile, Lloyd George was
pressed to produce the pace, or at
least to answer the indignant de.
niaI of the French foreign office.
He promised q statement later to-
day.
Here's What Happened
What happened, in q nutshell,
was this:
The French foreign office intends
to publish a series of "vellow
papers, or "yellow book deal
ing with the making of the peace
of Versailles, and sent Great -Bri-
tain proofs, asking permission to
publish them. These were sent on
to Lloyd George "out Of courte-
sy,' because, in conjunction with
President Wilson and Premier Gle
meneeau, he had been concerned in
a discussion Of the matter.
The "yeliow book" presumably
was to be Frances apology of the
Rhineland and Ruhr. II was 10
show that Wilson and Lloyd George
agreed. Whether or not this is what
the "ycllow book proofs contained,
Lloyd George, upon receiving them,
cOincident with the death of VIII
son, stated to newspaper corrcspon-
dents chat the secret pact agreeing to
the occupation of the Rhine had
been made while he was away from
Paris.
The British foreign office has
asked Lloyd George to reply to the
French denials of his charge an an
nouneed it will probably give CON
sent to the Macdonald government
to publication of the 'vellow
book. -
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

Antioch-Contracts TO be award
ed within three months for eonstuc-
tIon of bridge over San Joaquin
river.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

Open All Night a, steye's. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
COTTON MARKET

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. T.
ton market closed steady.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

Or. Parcels Osteopath and Elee-
tronic diagnosis and treatment
(Abrams.) Dunaway Bldg. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

TO Borrow a Kiss or to loan a
kiss, you have got to rub your lips
on Paul's Sweets. Opposite Var.
neys. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

Paterson Home Sold-Papers for
the tiansfer Of the f. M. Paterson
home AZ 5l5 Hamilton avenue have
been practically closed, and Miss
Addie T. Turbett, the new owner
has taken possession. Miss Turbett
who - oac Of the employees Of
ahe county treasurer IS office, is
erectng a garage and making other
Improvements. Tyler Brothers OF
the Ragan Insurance Agency hand
led the deai
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

Merchants Lunch at Steve s.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

Special Dishes served at Steve s
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

Dance Every Thursday evening
at Calipatria on the best floor, to
the best music in the valley. adv
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

Social Evening at Melolard-- II
has been announced that tomorrow IS
meeting of the Meloland Farm Cen
ter will be principally social. A
radio concert, dancing and refresh
ments are being planned for, ard
large attendance is expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

p. T. A. Voters May Register
Members Of the Parent Teachers
Association will have IN opportuni
ty to register for voting at the reg
ular meeting tomorrow at the vii
SON school. Mrs. Z. S. Striekler
who has been taking care of the
registrations in the city, and who
has been busy for several weeks,
win be present for this purpose.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
NEWS BRIEFS
Il y FROM CITY AND COUNTY

Booze Gets Spilled Officials AT
the county jail came nearly inhallnc
wonderful iags this morning, when
Undersheriff Bert Underwood tipped
over three gallon jar Of whiskey
captured in recent raid. The lar
crashed to the concrete floor. flood
ing the jail with it's teasing aroma.
TRUSTEES who were pressed into ser
vIee TO clean up the place, worked
under tremendous handican.
Deputy Sheriff Evans had Il violent
attack of the "hcebie ieebiesD and
a visitor to the Jail nearly strangled
in an attempt to get enough of the
stuff that cheers by inhaling
rapidly.
Wooda Blesy, Dance Studio. 7cS
Orange. Phone 411w. Adv
Short Orders all hours Mt Steyes.
adv
Money to Loan on automobiles
iont-acts bought. Fred R. Cross
VIC Main St. Phone 359. ADV
Home Auto Plates-Thei iChambe41
of Commerce has obtained a supply
of green plates with ths LETTERING
3" FL Centre" on them, to Sse~attach-
ed to automobile lTcenses. AS the
color scheme Of the name plates har-
monies with the state license
plates, the result is very gratifying.
The plates viii be distributed to
members of the chamber desiring
them.
Our Taffy is made of pure cream.
Ace per ID. Paui's Sweets. adv.
Fine Steak Dinner at Steve s.
adv
For Mems WORK Shoes see Cum
ningham, opposite post office. adv
Dr rna-a~ na-+,s$
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07
COTTON COMMENT

Spots 1868.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-07

Chicken and Noodles at food sale
byPythian Sisters, Varney's 10 q. m,
Saturday. adv
Evening star., 1924-04-06
Three Acute French Crises Prevail;
Peace in Peace Insistent Demand

all the luncheons, dinners and reunions of
men and women in public life the debate was
always animated and keen. Once more there
was thus disclosed the marvelousiy. patient
strength of the bulk of the people of this
country, their capacity to endure, and to en-
dure without complaint ;.
The old. inevitable weakening Of the liberal
classes is taking place The teachers, the pro-
fessors, the so-called intellectuals of all sorts,
every one who lives on a fixed salary, and the
people who had Before the war lived respec-
tabiy and even with degree of dignity upon
small incomes from investments, are actually
brought to the edge of starvation. This Is
what happened in Germany, in Russia and
made and continues to make comment in the
world, but it also is happening in France and
seems TO make little comment
Vast sums are being made by spectators, by
prohteers the fall of the franc Is bringing
hordes of foreigners including incredible
number of Americans Paris, the hotels, the
shops. thronged. animated.
The restaurants give the impression OF great
prosperity although fewer and fewer French
men can afford to eat in them. But under the
surface OF a boom which seems a little fever
ish there is a growing sense of uneasiness, of
malaise; people suffering in larger num-
bers and growing more and more anxious
Confidence Shaken.
So much for the exchange crisis to be
laton mainly. but rather to the fact that
a result of treasury difficulties and domestic
political combats a considerable element in
the French population suddenly was seized
with fear that French money might go like
German and rushed to invest in foreign
moneys solid wealth. Confidence
shaken, and with the loss of confidence the
fight from. the franc began. r-. s--t
Yet you must that there was, at the
moment. little real resemblance between the
French situation, the hand; and that
of Germany and Russia, the other France
was not engaged in huge imitation operation.
On the contrary. it had printed next to
money in a long period of time The devel-
opment OF it's export trade had been phenem-
email in the last year, and, while there
still slight excess of imports, 1t was far
more than counterbalanced by the relatively
huge sums spent by tourists in France. Only
the French budget remained unbalanced, but
even here, in the very first days of the ex-
change trouble, the French government had
undertaken drastic measures to bring in new
revenue and finally arrive at equilibrium
between expenditure and revenue. -