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Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
Barton Report Given
To The Public "As Is

governed them. And, so notwith.
standing the resolution in the be-
ginning this report viii disclose
facts and conclusions intermingled
No apology is offered, Indeed, il
is the belief that the report would
be of little value otherwise.
1t is assumed that the directors
desire this report to be entirely
frank. Certainty is felt thar the
public expects it to be so. 'rhst
the report may really prove Of some
service, it is hoped that ut least
its sincerity win not be questioned
and that where criticisms are A;ide
it will be realized that they use
made without bitterness, that tlscv
are altogether impcrsonal ana are
an expression of a very earnest dr
sire to leave something, not renl
plimentary or pleasing, not destfue
tive or yindictive, but really Delp
full. The eudeavor has been IL bt
Just and not afraid, and this se
port is SO characterized within bp
man limitations.
Perspective Desirable
Perhaps the most important taaut
at this time is 10 gain d rtasonanle
and impersonal perspective upon th~
whole great undertaking. Ia gem
eral, IL should be considered frat
the Officers of the District hsvs
been guiding the ship over an ua-
Continued or Tass u
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
GAMBLING HAS
BEEN STOPPED
in L0. CALF.

Gambling is passe in Mexical and
all parts of the northern district of
Lower California. The new regime
began this morning and is to be in
definite in its duration.
Frank Miller, manager of the A.
b. w. club, Owl resort at Mexicali,
stated this noon that the orders to
cease all gambling had been receiv-
ed this morning and as conse-
quence the A. b. w. club tables and
roulette wheels are vacant today.
owe are rushing work on the
new boxing arena,' Mr.. Miller
said, "and it is certain that with
in the next three weeks we shall be
ready to give weekly boxing cards"
The A. B. w. club viii give
vaudeville performances and revues
daily from two o'clock in the af-
ternoon to nine o clock at night
from now op until a change in tn,
border regulations is made, Mr.. Mil
Ter said. "We are going to add to
our present program, billing acts di,
rect from Los Angeles" Mr.. Mil
ler declared.
The closing order ON gambling
has been pending for some wseks
past and although managers of
gambling resorts have denied hav5
ing received any official notice that
they were to be closed cut, it has
been knewn for some time that
Governor RODRIGUEZ held such or
aers.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
u. s. AVIATOR
FORCED DOWN
in ALASKA BAY
ny United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, April 16.-Major
Frederick l.. Martin, commander of
the American round the world fly
ers, who was forced to descend i'll
Kiakagvik Bay yesterday enroute
from Seward to Shignik, is in no
danger, Lieut.. Lowell Smith, acting
commander of the flight, wired the
army air service from Chignik to-
day.
The destroyers Hull and Corey
sent to aid him were expected to
arrived at the bay at 8 n. m. (coast
time) this morning, the service said
today, and they momentarily await
ed word of his safety.
Smith said he would send n plane
to the bay today if the destroyers
thought it necessary after arriving
there.
Smith s message follows:
"Martin was last seen headed
west near Cape Igvak. Thought to
have landed in Kiakagvik Bay but
may have turned into Portage Bay.
Nelson was leading; Martin nearly
out of sight most of the time. Did
not realize he was forced down un-
til too late to return. Have re-
quested two destroyers at Seward to
make search. Also requested boat
be sent from Kanatak if any are in
harbor. The light left Seward at
1905. Three planes landed in good
condition here at 4:30.'
In supplementary message
Smith said he believed Martin was
in no danger and that he had pro-
badly landed in the bay because of
engine trouble. Both Kiakagvik and
Portage Bays had been recommend
cd by Lieut.. Bissel, the advance of
ficer, as emergency stopping places.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
LEATHERWOOD, SWING IN SHARP CLASF
Resents Suing
Remarks About
POWer Company
by United Pres. Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, April 16.-Rep-
resentative Leatherwood, Utah, to-
day threatened to have Represen-
tative Swing, California, denied the
privilege of participating in discus
sions in the House Irrigation Com
mittee on the proposal to construct
flood control dam at Boulder Can
yon on the Colorado river.
Leatherwood, who is q member of
the committee, took exception to
remarks by Swing, who is not q
member. Swing has been attending
hearings and as author of the Boul-
der Canyon Dam bill, has been al
lowed to question witnesses.
OF you re going to come in here
and try to supplant this committee.
IN going to take steps to put an
end to it, declared Leatherwood.
You ought to allow this committee
to proceed in an orderly manner -
Swing denied any intention to in
terrupt the committee s business
and asserted his right as q congress
man to "take an interest in legis-
lation.'
Preceding the clash the committee
was discussing the rumor that the
Southern California Edison company
was boring at Mojave to test its
availability as q dam site. Swing
said it was well known the Mojave
site was impossible for power pur-
poses.
Leatherwood began what appar-
emily was intended to be an ex-
planation of the probable motives
Bf the power company.
Heated Argument
''Of course the Southern Califor-
MIA Edison people will be glad to
bore at Moiave if by so doing they
could get the government 70 aban-
don the Boulder Canyon site to
them,'' interposed Swing.
II wasn't talking to you,' de-
elared Leatherwood sharply. "You
are not member of the commit
tee.'
voices during the short alteration,
but the incident was closed NOM
ent later without comment from
either.
William Kelly, chief engineer of
the Federal Power Commission, to-
day resumed his technical testi-
mony concerning the methods of de-
veloping the Colorado river.
He said 600foot dam at Boul-
der Canyon would produce 100000
less power and cause an evaporation
of sufficient water to irrigate
$4,000 acres as compared with Il
series of smaller dams. The Mojave
dam, he said, would more closely
meet the domestic water needs of
Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
Damaging Bit of
Evidence Against
Slayer of Doctor
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, April l6.-The
ease against Mrs. Margaret Willis,
self-confessed slayer of DR.. Benja-
min Baldwin, is complete, accord
ing 20 detectives today, who have
been gathering evidence in the
"trunk murder
Either today or tomorrow Dis
triet Attorney Asa Keyos is ex-
pected to take the evidence before
the grand jury and request an i'm
mediate Indictment.
A strong bit of evidence believed
to block Mrs. Willis defense that
she shot Mr.. Baldwin while he, dur
ing period of intoxication attempt
ed to attack her is contained III the
autopsy finding. No odor of alco-
hol was found in the dead man Is
stomach, autopsy Surgeon Wagner
announced. .a
The prosecution will claim that
Mrs. Willis committed the murder
in desire to obtain DR.. Baldwin S
automobile. which she had agreed to
purchase from the physician.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
CONKLING ONLY
One HERE NOW
FIRST CITY DADS
Picturesque Early Days
Are Recalled by
Old Timers

Ell Centre is sixteen years old
today.
Within less than three years
after the first map showing Ell
Centric townsite was filed in
the San Diego court. house, FL
Centric was incorporated as
city. The date of incorpora-
tion was April 16, 1908.
Imagine the optimism of, her
residents then who numbered
less than 700, of whom but II
were eligible to city office. in
voting SO to IL for an incorpo-
rated city. Ten of the IL elig-
ible residents were elected city
officers.
II. b. Pearson was elected the first
mayor of FL Centre and presided a.
the council meetings with trustees.
j. Stanley Brown, C. +. Buttressf
Walter O. Hamilton and d. %. Pei
lett, none of whom are living her;
now. F. G. Havens was elected cits
clerk; J. F. Tout, city recorder; r
+. Jauman, city treasurer; G. a.
Bradford, city marshal, and NJ. w.
Conkling, city attorney.
Clyt Attorney Conkling, now
Judge Conkling of the superior
court here, drew up ene of the first
ordinances which was passed MAX
ing it illegal to sell, distribute or giva
away Intoxicating liquors in FL Cer-
tro. The city has been dry since
that time.
The minutes of the first meeting
of the city council show that there
was dog tax, a poll fax and a
non gambling ordinance passed. The
matter of investigation of a proposed
occupation tax was discussed.
The first real constructive bit of
board legislation came with the
passage of resolution authorizing
an engineer to build a watering
trough on Main street, then an ,un-
paved and dusty thoroughfare.
!, Is The city valuation of El Centre
at her incorporation was reekoned
officially to be - we'll nigh anil
lion dollars. Her official valun-
tion is above S7,000,000.
First Fire in Dunaway Hotel
The first fire alarms, according
to the few residents who were here
then, sounded on a piece of railroad
iron hanging in the open where the
Western Union telegraph office now
stands. The first fire after the city
was Incorporated was in the Duna-
way block. \ bucket line and gar
den sprinkler succeeded in quelling
the blaze after more than two hours
of fast work
Of Il Sunday afternoon it was
quite customary for the citizenrv
tc be entertained with wild runl.
way down Main street in which Bill
Buck and Meadows Moblev would
give chase and head off the fright
ened steedS.
Within the 10 years since her in
corporation, 700 pepople haye growa
to 1000, dirt roads have been chang.
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
Noted Singer Is
Suicide in S. d.

SAN DIEGO, April 16.-Carl
Morris, Al, student of Cotagni in
Rome, eight years baritone soloist
in Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
church, New York, and recently at
times on local programs with Nine.
Ernestine Schumann-Heink, was
found dead in his room at the Y. NJ.
c. A. Tuesday, a suicide.
Letters to friends, simple notes
of farewell, indicated he had made
careful preparation for his death.
He had suffered with sinusitus, con
tracted while at Plattsburg, n. Y,
training camp during the war.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
u. S. SENATE HAS
REAFFlRMED ITS
JAPANESE VOTE

WASHINGTON, April 16. -
The senate today reaffirmed it's
decision to include Japanese
exclusion provision in the pend
ing immigration bill by vote
of II to 5.
Upon the protest Of Senators
Sterling, South Dakota and Colt,
Rhode Island, who had been alb
sent yesterday when the oral
vote on the provisions occurred,
reconsideration was ordered
and a record vote taken.
Senators Sterling, Colt, War
rem, Wyoming, and Mclean,
Connecticut, all Republicans,
were against the provisions.
The senate Is action in putting the
drastic house exclusion provision in
the senate bill without even the
formality of a record vote, coming
on top Of the house action of pass
ing its bill by q vote of more than
4 to l was expected to deter the
President from disappearing the
measure.
Secretary of State Hughes will
confer with the President on his
return from New York today but
despite Hughes profound opposition
to the exclusion clause, there were
no authoritative indications that lt
would counsel a veto. Overwheim
ing support obtained by the propon
ents of japanese exclusion indicates
sufficient strength to pass the bli
over any veto and officials hardly
believe that Hughes and the Prcsi
dent will risk opening a breach be
tween themselves and congress over
the matter. MIR. Coolidge has been
warned by Senator Lodge agoinst
doing so.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
NOTED ACTRESS IN
SUDDEN COLLAPSE
By United Press Leased Wire

TT. WAYNE, Ind, April 10
Clara Kimball Young, actress, lay
seriously ill at a hotel here today
following a sudden collapse last
night while she was appearing ut I
theater.
Physicians indicated early today
that she was slightly improved af-
ter night s rest but it is feared
she may have to cancel all her en-
gagements for several weeks
The breakdown was said to have
been brought on by overwork.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
Isl Charged Every
Car Entering
County

According to commissioner B.
A. Harrigan, in charge of all
quarantine and fumigation meas
ures inside the county, a charge
of one dollar is being made to
all automobile or truck drivers
entering from other counties.
This IL to cover the cost Of fumi-
cation measures on cars now in
force at all county quarantine
stations and will be enforced un-
til further notice.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
Japan Busy On
New Sea Craft
Despite Treaty

by United Press Leased Wire
LONDON. April 10 Since
signing Of the Washington hmi-
tation of armament treaties,
Great Britain has started con-
struction Of one submarine
while Japan has begun work on
six light cruisers, II destroy
crs and 13 submarines, Parlia-
mentary Secretary Amrlop said
during the session of the house
of commons today.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
NEWSPAPERS WOMAN
DIES A SUICIDE
ny United Press Leased wir.

SAN PEDRO, Cal, April ls.---
Mrs. Jennie A, Coolidge, 56, former
newspaper woman of Des Moines,
Iowa, is dead here tod9v. af'"r
swallowin: stryehliss-SulpIat faI'
lets.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16

Editors Note:
Due to the fact that possibly
rumors may be circulated to
the effect that certain portions
of the Barton report are pur-
posely being suppressed the Press
is printing herewith the first
four pages omitted yesterday,
and which are really preliminary
to the actual facts and find
ings.
Clarence w. Barton, who made
the findings, declares that in his
opinion this ii one of the most
important parts of the entire
40 page report as, in his belief,
it paves the way and puts the
readers mind in receptive
mood for the many facts which
follow:
No Apology Offered
In undertaking this Investigation
the resolution was made to submit
matters of fact and matters of con
clusion separately. Al the end Of
the inquiry it is found that thi'
plan is not practicable. To stat,
mere facts without some sort OF
an explanation would be so mislead
ing rs to amount to dishonesty, On,
cannot intelligently examine fact
without knowing something Of th,
background and Que cannot fairly
discuss policies without taking into
consideration the emergencies whicl
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
STATE MOVES TO
ALLAY HYSTERIA
FROM EPIDEMIC
by united Press Leased Wire

by United Press Leased Wire
Los ANGELES, April 10
Two new outbreaks of the foot
and mouth disease, discovered
this afternoon, threw gloom in-
to the ranks of state department
Of health officials here, who
were hopeful that the epidemic
was under control.
Thirty-two head of cattle in
Schutzen Park, in the northwest
section of the city, were found
infected with the disease.
In another herd in the Lank-
ershim District, 81 head were
discovered suffering from the
plague.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16

SACRAMENTO, Cal, April 10
First steps to secure the modifica
tion of the strict hoof and mouth
disease regulations now being en-
forced by neighboring states are
being taken today as the result OF
conference between representa-
tives of California S commercial and
industrial interests and the depart
ment of agriculture.
A meeting WAS called at the re
quest of Director George Hecke with
the approval of Governor Richard
son who although not present, was
kept advised of events as they
developed. Paul Shoup, vice presi
dent of the Southern Pacific Rail
road, presided over the conference.
Realizing that direct negotiations
with the other states would be of
little avail the conference adopted
a resolution cnlisting the aid Of the
federal government by the appoint
mcnt of committee, which was to
go TO Washington to lay before See
rctary Wallace full information re.
gasling the situation.
Five committees will be appoint
ed by the governor to interview
state officials of Oregon, Washing
ton, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Colorado,
Montana, Arizona, New Mexico,
Wyoming and the Hawaiian Islands.
Plea will be made for consideration
of California s interests in the
adoption of uniform regulations.
The distribution Of true and ac-
curate facts concerning the hoof and
mouth disease will be made through
chambers of commerce established in
this and nearby states by the Cali
fornia chamber of commerce,
LOS ANGELES, April 16.-Bring-
ing n word of cheer in the cam
paign against the foot and mouth
disease, the state department of
agriculture today announced that II
is believed the epidemic in this
county is now definitely under con
trol. -
Quarantine regulations, however,,
~ not be let up in any locality
where the disease has been found,
Instead, the restrictions will be in
force for several weeks longer,
whether or not additional eases Of
the disease are discovered, TO make
double sure that there is no +" flare
back' of the epidemic.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-16
WHAT'S DOING

Directors Chamber of Com
merce meet tonight at 7:3O at
the Chamber headquarters in
the Barbara Worth hotel
Hi Y meets at high school
tonight.
City Council meets at the City
Hall.
Bankers Institute meets to-
night at high school.
A Woman of Paris" Val
ley theater tonight.
THE virgirisn,' at the Pal
acc tonight. 4...
Midweek prayer services at
Ell Centre churches.
Rotarian luncheon tomorrow
noon at Barbara Worth hotel.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01

or. TRUSTS AND ANGLO-AMER1- l. CAN RELATIONS by E. II. Daven- port and Sidney +. Cooke. An account sof the international
 scramble for control of the sources of
 oil. It includes a description of how
 gasoline is secured from crude oil and
 statement of the oil resources of the
 world.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01
OFF THE HIGH ROAD by Annette

POLLY PREFERRED by Guy Bolton
  TONY FROM AMERICA by Rather inc II. Taylor
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01
OUR AMERICAN THEATER by ( NJ. Sayier.

PERSONAL RELIGION AND THE
 LIFE OF DEVOTION by Dean w.
 F. Jnge.
 An yennobling book that had its origin. not in controversy nor from any desire to sermonize. but in be- reavement. in sorrow over the death of the authors little daughter. The author is seen as messenger of light and as the bringer of peace which, in the truest sense, passeth under standing.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01
McCRaY TRIAL CONTINUES.

Indianapolis. April 1.-Cross-eNam- ination of I. Newt Brown. former secretary Of the state board of agri- culture, is to be resumed today at the trial here of Governor McCray, on charges of embcZzlcment of $1j5,0U0 fro mthc funds of the board. Brown, who has been on the stand four days. has mantained that the money was given the governor as q deposit for the Discount and Deposit State bank of Ktntland. Ind. The defense de- clares the money was personal loan.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01
SWEDISH REPUBLICANS Q. K.
 JUDGE ALLING FOR MAYOR
Club Has Meeting and Officially En- dorscs All Candidates Nominated
 on C.. 0. F. Ticket.
on C.. 0. F. ri

The Swedish American Republican club endorsed Judge Benjamin w. filings candidacy for mayor at d meeting last night. After acting on the mayoralty candidate, the meeting endorsed the entire list of Republican candidates for city offices.
 The original plans of the club called for holding rally in behalf of the candidates. but owing 10 smallpox being prevalent about the city, it was decided to cancel arrangements for the rally and hold last nights meet ing to officially endorse the candi- dates.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01
RUSSIAN MAIL ORDER.

Riga. April 1.-Word has been re authorities that all mail matter in tended for Petrograd after May 1 must. be addressed to Lcningrad or it will be refused delivery by govern ment order.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01
DEPEW'S NEPHEW DEAD.

Aiken, $. C., April l.-Ganson G. Depew. assistant federal attorney, or Buffalo. died in q hospital last night of acute appendicitis. He was son of a nephew of Chaulicey Depew. He was graduated from Yale and from the Yale law school. During the war he served as lieutenant in the naval aviation corps at Pensacola and Hampton Roads.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01

MODERN FOREIGN EXCHANGE by
 Hubert C. Walter.
 "Dcscribcs the present-day working of exchanges and explains postwar fluctuations.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01

renee pearsall Jacks.
 "A collection of essays prom by reflection on the course of eT during the last nine years. pr. Ji sets forth the need for new metl and new men if civilization is no be oyertaken by disaster.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01
LOAN IS APPROVED.

Detroit, April 1.-Preferred stock holders have approved the borrowing of $3,000,000 on short term notes in the form of coupon debentures to fla ciitate handling Of increased volume of business of the Page Detroit Motor Car company, it was announced to- day
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01
FOR SMOKES, NOT HEADING.

Moscow. April 1.-The demand for books among the peasants. even on higher mathematics and other ab- struse subjects. is a bit misleading, says the magazine Crocodile, which explains that the leaves are used for cigarette papers. March Ruogs-ua
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01
REPAIR IEAKY PONTOON.

Seattle. April IA leaky pontoon attached to the air cruiser Chicago was being repaired today at Sand Point aviation field, where three other United States army planes are ready for their final tests before the four leave at 6:30 a. m., Thursday for Prince Rupert, B. C., on the next leg of an attempt to fly around the world.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01

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 He Institute ACROSS THE GREAT CRATER LAND TO THE CONGO by Alex ander Barns.
 "A sequel to "The Wonderland Of the Eastern Congo" telling about a journey of exploration and research to the Land of the Giant Craters in 1anganyika Territory, and to the for ests. lakes and volcanoes Of the South Eastern Congo. with some account Of the capture and training Of the Afri- can elephant. AMERICAN PROBLEMS by William F.. Borah.
 Tt is profoundly important for the intelligent citizen to understand what this man who has swayed great issues in Washington and why he thinks it." ANTIDIABETlc FUNCTIONS OF THE PASCREAS AND THE SUC- CESSFuL ISOLATION OF THE ANTIDIABETIC HAEMONEINsr- LIN by John J. Macleod and Fred erick Banting.
 ARTISTS PIGMENTS by F. w. Weber.
 | N STREET by John n. Wade.
 MT. Wade has used Judge Long streets career to franc study oi the development of culture in the south--especially in Georgia-from period shortly after the Revolution up to the Civil War
 BERMUDA HOUSES by John $. Humphreys. "The first attempt to portray and describe the unique architecture ot this ancient though tiny colony CHAMBER MUSIC FOR AMATEuRs by John b. Hayward.
 CHOICE RECIPES FOR CLEVER COOKS by Lucy G. Alien. CRYsTAIIIZING PUBLIC OPINION by F.. l.. Bernays.
 "A study of the functions and pos abilities Of the profession Of Pubic Relations Counsel. a recently intro- dnced element in public life--its scope and technique, and application to advantage is discussed with mod eration and common sense.
 
 DrMpING: A PROBLEM IN INTER- NATIONAL. TRADE by Jacob Nincr "A book or a sales method which involves price discrimination between rational markets. with, usually. prices for sales abroad lower than for sales at home. Ii deals with q subject upon which much emotion and little rea- son has been expended. and is very worthwhile contribution to the his- tory and theory of this phase of com mercial policy. ECONOMICS OF A FOOD SUPPLY by W. 0. Hedrick. 'The story of the way in which food comes to the consumer, beginning with the raw material and problems of actual production, and ending with a chapter on food distribution by the government EvoirTION AND CHRISTIAN FAITH by II. II, Lane
 
 FATHER TABB by F.tA Litz. "A record Of a quiet life. a story of the poet priests devotion 10 his chos- on work. of his friendships, his ideals and his enthusiasms. \ large part of the book Is given up to a collection Of hitherto unpublished poems by Father Tabb. FI'NDA DAMENTAI.s OF CHRISTIAN ITY by II. C. Neddcr. HOLY SPIRIT AND THE CHURCH by Charles Gore.
 
 HOW THE MIND FALLS INTO ER- ROR by II. F. Smith. "The common errors in logic which gre made every day in the normal course Of events arc here exposed graphically with fresh examples drawn from the sciences and from belles-leures. Beauty ]
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01

Inhaiing of soot in the air greatly decreases ones vitality.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-01

The sailflsh is the fastest denizen Of the sea.