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Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-03
SAN DIEGO
DISCUSSED BY
COMMERCE BOARD
EVANS Will, GO
TO WASHINGTON,
HUNT TOO BUSY
BY United Press Leased Wire

RIVERSIDE, April 3.-Mayor s.
C. Evans, of Riverside, stands ready
to go to Washington to appear be-
fore the house irrigation committee
conducting hearing on the Boulder
Canyon project.
Evans, strong supporter of the
proposition. recently declared See
retary Merrill of the federal power
commission was "unfriendly" to
the Boulder Canyon plan, and an
nounced today he will go to Wash
ington to support his charges when
ever officially called.
The house committee wants both
Evans and Gov. Hunt, of Arizona,
to testify before it, according to
dispatches from Washington. The
governor, however, has said that
pressing busiess would prevent him
from going east at this time.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-03
La Toilette Leads
By Big Majority

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April s.
Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette to-
day increased his lead over Presi-
dent Coolidge in the Wisconsin pri-
mary more than 10000 in the re-
turns from 1892 of the 2574 pre-
cincts. The count for each slate of
delegates stood: La Toilette 80, ,l09,
Coolidge 69,9S3.
In the Democratic returns Gov. Al
Smith had lead of approximately
$4,000 over William Gibbs McAdoo
in the count from 971 precincts. The
count: Smith 3S,34l, McAdoo 24,932.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-03
Lettuce Hits 81 Price in NY-Frst Time This Season
ASK PERMISSION
FOR SUBDIVISION
INDUSTRY SITES
City Council Holds Up
Action; Contracts
Awarded

Application for q new sub-dlVlr
sion to be called Catanzaro division,
located Just east of Third street
and north of the Holton Interurban
railroad and including 40 acres of
land, was made before the city coun-
ell at its regular meeting last night
at the city hall.
The south 10 acres of the tract
are to be divided into five large
lots for an industrial district,
while the remainder is to he cut
up into regular blocks and lots.
Henry Burke is the surveyor who is
laying out the tract.
The trustees took no action on
the matter last night, holding it
under advisement until the matter
of sewage and water is settled.
!. A. Thomas, contractor, was
awarded the contract for building
sidewalks and curbs on the north
side of Broadway between Eight
and Tenth streets, and on the south
side of Commercial street between
Eighth and Tenth streets. The
bid, which was the only one reeeiv-
ed, called for payment of "a cents
per square foot for the sidewalk,
and $1.C5 per linear foot for the
curbs.
The council voted to close the al
lev just back of the Princess hotel
and to open q new one at distance
80 feet farther back on a 15 foot
strip of property decided to the city
by Leo Hetzel, Emery Girard, John
Brunner and C. F. Ferguson. The
four property owners on Fifth
street are contemplating additions
to their buildings which will extend
over the alley just closed.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-03
Rainmaker to
Get His $4,000

HANFORD, Cal. April 3.-All
doubt as to whether Charles M
Hatfield, 'The Rainmaker had
won the full $4,000 bonus for two
inches of rain or over in a Is mile
radius in the Tulare Lake and west
side district of Kings and Fresno
counties was dispellod this morning
on receipt of reports of five rain
gauges showing a fraction over the
required precipitation. The prize
money on deposit in a Lemoore bank
is now subject to order of Hatfield,
when the committee signs the final
notice of the rainmaker s. goal
having been reached.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-03
CONTINUED HIGH
PRICES BRING
JOY TO GROWER
This Years Output to Far
Exceed That of
1923

With the first $500 lettuce sale
reported in New York City today
by C. +. Schultz of the Market News
Service lettuce growers are conti-
nuing enthusiastic ever market
which for the past couple of weeks
has been redeeming itself after
season of almost non-profit activi-
ties.
According to today's market
News Service report the market in
general throughout the east is
firm. Some cities show quotations
slightly in advance of yesterday on
good stock. Local market conditions
see2 to warrant the belief that the
eastern prices will of necessity hold
for some days, as cash buyers are
offering mostly $3.50 for desirable
stock. Good wire inquiry and de-
mand and trading good show the
healthy condition of the local f. o. b.
market.
Recent weather conditions have
helped the lettuce situation ma
terially, more lettuce having prov
ed of sufficiently good quality to
ship than was previously expected.
The outlook for the present, based
on the fact that S,577 ears have
gone out to date, seems to be for
total shipments in excess of 5000
cars, whereas a few weeks ago, $500
was estimated as the limit.
Many shippers believe that the
present prices will not be materials
ly lowered, prior to the close of the
1924 shipping season.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-03
Laredo Border
Will Be Closed

WASHINGTON, April S.
The international border at La
redo, Texas, will be closed to
all traffic between 8 p. m.
and s a. M daily, effective next
week, the customs service an
nornced here today.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-03
DAUGHTER OF BIG
FILM BARON WEDS

HOLLYWOOD, April 3--Miss lisa
belle Fox, daughter of William Fox,
picture producer, and NJ. J. Schwartz
New York business man, were mar
ried here last night, the studio re
ported today.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-03
GERMANY, RUSSIA
SIGN AGREEMENT
by United Press Leased Wire

LONDON, April 3.--Germanv and
Russia have made compact not
to enter the league of nations un-
less they are admitted together,
the Daily Herald says it learns from
Il League of Nations source.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-03

SACRAMENTO, April 3.-Repre-
senting Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace, DR.. G. j. Hauck arrived
from Washington today to investi-
gate the handling of the hoof and
mouth epidemic in California. Ac-
companied by G. II. Hecke, direc
tor of the department of agrieul
ture, DR.. Hauck leaves for Il tour
Of the infected areas late today.
DR.. Hauck and Hecke will first
visit San Francisco, then Los An
geles, and then the interior coun-
ties to which the infection has
spread.
DR.. Hanck issued statement in
which he declared that danger of
infection of human beings is prac-
tically nil. He counselled against
hysteria, urged compliance with all
rules laid down by the quarantining
agencies, and complimented the
state and government forces now
combating the disease for their eff
cient work.
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-03
Mayor FdWcett
Tells Why Bonds
Should Be Voted


verbage Mayor Fawc president of the board
of trustees of centrO forth in the following article the reasons
imperative Ell Cntro to be supplied
with kind of drinking and protect herself against
holocaust such swept Berkeley.
Believing people FL Centro have right to know
the facts regarding water system and how propose to
improve give following in order that may
vote more int gently proposed bond issue
storage capacity of the land for storing the mud
settling basins has been almost exhausted
have additional land for that purpose.
The washer for the filter basins is practically
should be replaced with washer of modern type
Third The water in filter basins flows direct to the pumps
of demand, through
suction The filters should discharge into storage reservoir without
the pumps should draw from this reservoir
Fourth Tho have been in operation for and
and of such low efficiency that they
They should be replaced with of modern type
and standard efficiency.
NEED ANOTHER TOWER
present large enough to keep
the pressure all times in all the city and in
of forced shutdown of the pumps time of maximum demand
would only supply for 40 minutes Another tower of larger
capacity should be the water supply
Sixth The water mains in parts of the city are very
inadequate In all such sections mains should be installed of
such dimensions furnish ample for all purposes.
The plans improving present system all
these bements and believe will result in giving all the people
all the they need all times, minimum well
providing ample protection parts city.
The plans by engineers
Harris of Los Angeles have by the Board Fire
Underwriters as meeting all the requirements for fire protection If
therefore, the contemplated may
lower insurance, well better fire protection.
INEFFICIENT
the Holton
Power Company showed efficiency only
cent This that using practically twice much
should this add
the
The method of pumping the mud from the settling
basins expensive propose this expense
settling adjacent
such that the without
pumping
We collecting about 100000 per from the water
but if of the bond issue and allow improve
the water proposed the water tolls
% and thereby $4,000
bonds will be $4,000 per year. so is
interest the bonds In third
tolls wou not only the
est the bonds but also money sufficient the
bonds in 20 less. With first plant
machinery, is quite possible that tolls
ed more than 25 per
The people of Berkeley their system
ed the warning,
fcent water with which to it. You know the result.
The business of FL of
city not better supplied with Berkeley
the question of whether it shall
One of the duties City
properly supplied with water and plenty given
the matter much thought and ability
posed bond ISSUE Monday, April H. 1924.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-03
j. s. OFFICIAL
REACHES CALF.
TO AID PLAGUE
No New Cases Reported
Is Much Cause of
Encouragement

by United Press Leased Wire
SEATTLE, Wash, April s.
Ora Of the most stringent ship
ping quarantine measures ever
attempted in Washington state
went into effect today.
1t row includes all fruits and
vegetables and all dairy pro
ducts and derivatives as well as
livestock and poultry, straw and
hay, animal products, hides,
hair and fertilizer, from Califor-
MIA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
BANKS FORECLOSE E ON COAL OPERATOR
Financial Affairs Of H. c. Pow
 CTS Being Investigated

CENTERVILLE, Ala, Sept. 25,- Special. )-The financial affairs of Henry c. Powers are being investigated in the courts of Bibb county. A bank in Tuscaloosa has filed bill in the cir cult court here to foreclose a mortgage amounting to something like. $40 900 given by Powers and to cancel a mort gage executed by Powers to the West Blocton Savings bank for $54 4,0OO.
 The West Blocton Savings Bank in turn has advertised for sale the prop erty of Powers on which it had a sec ond mortgage for $54,000. At recent meeting of the creditors of Powers it was stated that he owes debts to various individuals and corporations amounting to $125,OO0. Powers is the owner of Moffet Coal mines in Bibb county and owns timber in north Ala bama that is considered quite valuable.
 Farmers Busy-Crop gathering in this vicinity was rather rudely' inter- rupted Monday of this week by a rain which continued for. four consecutive hours. The farmers had commenced to gather corn and there is still much cot ton in the field to be picked. The corn crop in this section is the poorest for many, years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
FLORENCE DEMANDS LOWER GRAIN RATE
City Now Being Disseminated
 Against, Claim
(NTuscIe Shoals Bureau)

FLORENCE, Ala, Sept. 25.-Hear- ing was opened at the federal court house in Florence today by commission CT G. M. Chaseldyne of the interstate commerce commission on the rate charged by railroads on grain. grain products and flour from gate way products in Ohio and Mississippi to Florence.
 Commissioner Chaseldyne came to Florence at the request of the cham Der of commerce which was made on behalf of the wholesalers of the district who it is stated are. seriously handi- capped by the higher rates. At the hearing today it was shown that the rate on flour from gate way points to Memphis, Tenn, was eight and e-half cents and that the rate from these same points to Florence was 291ac.
 The wholesalers was represente at the hearing by Secretary Jones and Traffic Manager Meeks of the local commerce chamber and the l.. and N. railroad was represented by Attorney H. w. Proster and l.. B. Drescher, assistant to the vice president in charge of freight traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
VETERANS RANKS
 | GROW THINNER
Number Of COnfederates
 In Morgan Now Less Than 200
(Tenn. Valley Bureau)

ALBANY DECATUR, Ala, Sept. %. Death has been thinning the ranks of the Confederate pensioners in Morgan county. For the first time less than 200 will get pensions October 1, the begin ming of the fiscal year for this county. Vouchers totaling $S,436.50 are now be- ing prepared for ex-soldiers and the widows of departed confederate soldiers. Veterans receive $75, widows over so years, $25.50 between 70 and so, $22.5O and under 70 years, $18.50 per quarter. The dean of the pensioners in this cOun- ty is William Valiant Aldridge S6 of Trinity who despite his great age came to the Twin Cities recently.
 Has Colonial Bills-Some of the first bills ever issued by an American govern ment are in the possession of A. II. Hoff, cashier of the Morgan county na- tiOnal bank. The bills bear date of July p, 1776. It is stated on one of the bills that "it'' entiles bearer to 30 milled spanish dollars or the value in gold or silver according ito a resolu- tion passed at Philadelphia July 22, 1776." Around a crown like reaf are the latin words "Si-Recte- -Facies."
 Youth Released-George Carten ar rested in Columbia. Tenn, last week in company with Arthur Hill while both were in possession of a stolen automobile has been released from the jail here on a bond of $500. The merit of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
NEW BOND ASKED
 FOR TAX OFFICIAL
Whiteside Must Furnish $5O,OOO Sureties Or Va
 ,-cate His Office.
Admission Bureau)

ANNISTON, Ala, Sept. 25.-The date by which time 0. W. Whiteside, tax collector, of Calhoun county must furnish bond of $50,000 required by the state for the office was set today by probate judge Thomas W. Coleman, as October 6. If MT. White does not furnish a bond within 15 days after the date set by Judge Coleman he must yacate office it was stated. Yesterday afternoon the American Surety com pany through it's attorney H. D. Logan filed a petition in the probate court asking to be allowed to withdraw it's $50, GOO bond furnished for MT. White side when he took office several years ago.
 Delegate AppOinted.-Harry M, Ayers president of the Anniston chamber of commerce, and l.. D. Watson, secre- tary of the chamber. ha'G been appoint ed by Governor W. w. Brandon, as delegates from Anniston to the Pan American commercial congress, which will be held in Atlanta from October to 4; according to information re. 'ceived in Anniston ttissnaelnns froni Montgomery. 1s ss .'
 To Cheek Books.-E. A. Henry. state examiner of accounts, who was here throughout last week and the first part of this week. checking the accounts of the county Nigh school, county de- partment of education and the county treasurer has left for Birmingham where he will be engaged in checking accounts of various officials of Jeffer- son county for several weeks. Judge Alex Smith, also an examiner ot ac- counts for the state,. who has been mak- ing investiga tions here for several weeks will continue in his local work until sometime next month, it is stated.
 New Council Soon.-The last regu- lar meeting of the retiring city coun- cil was held Thursday night in the council chamber at the city hall. The present city council which has guided the destiny of the city for the past two years will retire on October when the recently electd council will take office.
 Thrift Prize Awarded.-The banner for the highest percentage of thrift among the school children of Anniston as shown by their savings during the summer months was presented by the sixth award school at Oxanna Wednes- day afternoon by W. P. Acker, chair man of the city board of education. The Glenn Addie school took .second place. Before the presentation was made c. R. Bell, president of the Com mercial National Bank delivered an ad- dress to the large audiance of school children and tOWnSmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
|KAULTON PLANT
 TO BE EXPANDED
Lumber Concern Now Turning Opt 175,ooo
 Feet Per Day
tTuscaloosa Bureau)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Sept. 25.-The Raul Lumber company is considering making extensive improvements at its plant at Kaulton and an engineer is here making preliminary plans. The out put of the plant is now 175,000 feet of lumber a day and instead of increas- ing the out put the company desires to refine the product and add higher grade of material. If the improvements contemplated are made it would re- quire it is said large appropriation.
 To Boost Game-Plaus to boost the Kentucy Alabama football game here in November was started Wednesday night at meeting of the directors of the junior chamber of commerce. All mem- bers of the civic clubs of the city will be ask to invite members of their re- spectiye organizations in Alabama and Mississippi to attend the game and to entertain them at luncheons in the evening. The county fair and means to raise funds"for the childrens play ground were the other principal matters be- fore the directors.
 Farmer Hmt-Leland Barton 6 prohAhcub 1dTmcE Ol hdlpuS WuO was seriously injured when he was thrown from wagon caused by the mules he was driving becoming frightened, is re- ported slightly improved. He has been brought to the home of his daughter here, Mrs. D. B. Quarles for medical treatment.
 Farm Meeting Set-C. E. Massey of Birmingham will speak at meeting of farmers to be held at Gorgas Tuseday night. The other speakers will be J. s. Yerby president of the Tuscaloosa coun. ty farm bureau and Judge Fleetwood Rice, of this city. The cotton market ing association and farm bureau and other subjects of interest to farmers will be discussed aa
 Oliver To Speak-Gengressman w B. Oliver, speaking on the United States navy will be the principal speaker al the meeting of the Lyons club Friday afternoon. MT. Oliver was for a num- Der of years a member of the naval affairs committee of the national house of representatives.
 Mrs. Thomas J. Page-Mrs. Thomas J. Page, 88 years of age, died Wednes day afternoon at her home near Buhl after a short illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
NORTHERN PART
 ,OF STATE SEEKS. ! NEW RAILROAD
Sulligent Citizens Take Lead In Fostering Con-
 meeting Project

SULLIGENT,Ia Ala, Sept. 25.- (Special) 1.-The citizens of Sulligent last evening held very enthusiastic mass meeting, the object of which was to subscribe stock to buy the Kentcky Jumper company,s short line railroad covering distance of B miles which is already completed and in fine shape. running north to Fremont, Miss; and to extend the line to Red Bay, Ala. to connect with the I. c. railroad and when this is completed the object then is to go south by the way of Bedford, Ala. and connect with the Southern at Steens, Miss.
 This line of railroad will open up a fine agricultural country as well as fine timber lands, and what is reputed to be good fields of coal and iron. This line going south will go through or near what is known as the old furnace where pig iron was manufactured and hauled to Columbus, Miss in wagons during the Civil war. This furance was oper- ated by Murdock and Hail of Columbus. Miss. 6
 At the meeting representatives, from north Mississippi and north Alabama, who represented some investments com panies, were present. w. w. Ogden baing chairman appointed the following committee: A. U. Hollis, W. G. Priddy and Walter Woods to confer with those who are contemplating investing in this enterprise. L&
 Several thousand dollars was sub scribed last night, one man taking $lO,- GOO worth of stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
FIRE FOLLOWS BERRY EXPLOSION Masonic Hall Destroyed
 Y At Loss Of Over
 $4,000

BERRY, Ala, Sept. 25.-(Special.) Fire, which originated from the explo- sion of the dynamo motor adjoining the Berry Masonic hall, destroyed the build ing. together with Masonic, Odd Eel low and Eastern Star equipment, valued at over $4,0O0, early Wednesday night. It is stated that no insurance was car ried.
 The building burned So fast that very little was saved. Citizens of the town managed to save other houses nearby, which were endangered by. the flame. The large dynamo which caused the fire ! furnished light for the local churches and schools.
 Much Lumber Sold-During this year over 2,0O0,0 900 feet of lumber has been brought into. town and sold to local deal CTS, Over 10000 ties have also been brought. into town since the first of the year.
 The timber and ties will be worth approximately, $100,OO0. Several hun dred thousand feet of logs have been shipped to Williams and Vols Sawmill company of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
CORONER ACTING
 AS NEW SHERIFF
Governor Brandon Accepts Resignation Of Guy
 O'Rear

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Sept. 25.-A. B. Legg, coroner of Walker county, has been appointed temporary successor to Guy V. O'Rear, sheriff, who resigned on the eve of the hearing of impeach- ment proceedings against him, according to an encouragement late yesterday from the governors office. This action was taken following the acceptance Of O'Rear's resignation, which was sub mitted to Governor Brandon Tuesday.
 Recommendation for the appointment of Walter Killingsworth of Carbon Hill, runner-up in the 1922 democratic pri- mary, were presented to Governor Bran don today, and it is expected that other names will be submitted to the chief executive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-26
Alabama News In Brief Items From The AgeHeraids 1000 Miles Of Leased Wires

to participate in the singing. An in teresting feature of the singing will be class of 50 children.
 OPELIKA.-A movement is on foot, fostered by the chamber of commerce in conjunction with the Rotary club and the Kiwanis club to take definite steps toward town-wide organization of Boy Scouts in Opelika.
 MOBILE.-The Marmotte wharf case, which was brought by the state at the instance of the docks commis. sion, against owners of the old Mar. motte wharf property on the waterfront will be heard in the Circuit court here on Friday. Judge T. c. Mcclellan, at torney for the docks board, will rep. resent that body in the hearing.
 SELMA.-The survey of Selma's pos. tai routes is nearing completion by In. spectors Yates of the local office and Rittelmeyer, stationed at Mobile. The results of the survey will lead to g change of schedule and possibly bring about improvement. The recent addi ton of motor truck for the parcel post department has been of benefit to this branch of the service.
 HUNTSVILLE.-The Junior and Senior Chambers of Commerce are con ducting drive for the benefit of the Volunteers of America which performs a mission in Huntsville similar to the work of the Salvation Army elsewhere Pledges for $4,000 year for three years will be secured.
 DORA.-The forces in Dora are more active and successful in experiencing the liquor violators in the last month than heretofore, and some of the long timers are on the run.
 FAYETTE.-Rev. R. l.. Motley, pas tor of the First Batist church, Florence is conducting revival meeting in tho Baptist church here.