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The Denver Jewish news., 1924-01-31
SELECTION ABROAD HAS
NATIONAL COMPILE
CATIONS.
Hughes Says Treaty Necessary
,t-wish Telegraph Agency

it~wish Telegraph Agency
Washington-ln n letter to the com
mittee read today. Charles f. Hughes,
Secretary of State. pointed ont that
great difficulties would be encountered
in setting up "A machinery for the
selection of Immigrants in foreign
country unless some special arrange
mcnt were entered into with that
country. The installing of such II sys-
TEN without consent would he in de
rogation of the supremacy OF that SOW
ercign within its own territory.
John W. Davis. former Ambassador
to England expressed the belief that
no agreement was necessary ia permit
the examination of applicants for visas
in foreign countries as that is Incl
dental to the right To issue visas
which is already protected by treaties.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-01-31
BELLS CASE TO BE RE-
VIEWED.
lIewish rclerrnnh Agency

Moscow.-A special juridical body
has been organized by the government
in order to review the Reillis case.
which was decided in 1912. Mcndel
Bells, VINO is now in the United
States. had been tried on "A charge of
ritual murder. his case attracting
worldwide attention. The government
has ordered the review at the request
of NJ, Sarudny. one of Bells lawyers.
who asserts that he has uncovered new
evidence which will completely exon
crate BELLS.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-01-31
BOBBED HAIR is JEWISH
PROPAGANDA, STATES A
FRENCH PAPER.

Paris.-The bobbcd hair fashion is
hut n forerunner of the 'Shaitcl" and n
creation of Jewish prOpagandists who
are attempting to undermine the Cen
tile customs by substituting their own.
claims the "Libre Parole, French
newspaper
This French paper predicts that the
Jews will soon impose their custom of
shaving the hends of their womcnfolk
upon the Gentle maidens in the guise
of ''fashiOn.'
The "shaitel' is the wig which ortho-
doy Jewesscs wear after marriage, the
custom being to shave the heads. un-
der the Jewish law. married woman
who exposed her natural hair in the
street established legal cause for di-
vorce and forfeited her dcwry.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-01-31
JEWISH NJ. P.'S TAKE OATH
ACCORDING TO THE JEW
l:SH RITUAL.
Uewish Telegraph Agency

London.-'rhe newly elected Jewish
members of parliament We're permitted
to keep their heads covered while talk
ing the oath of office. The Old Tesla
ment was used for the ceremony.
Major Brunei Cohen. who lost bO.h
legs in the World war, attracted par
ticular attention as lie sat in the front
bench while signing the roll.
Despite the large number of Social
list members none of the members pro-
fcssed hcing free-thinkers, but took The
oath. none exercising the right to af-
firm Instead of swearing.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-01-31

is capable Of terroriZing public opin
ion, and provoking it against the Jews.
One of the acknowledgements most
offensive lics-n poisoned weapon In
their hunds-is the slander that the
Jews are hostile to the Polish Nation
or State Ridiculous as this slander
is, it has tragic consequences. or
co,iree there is no trace of truth in it.
Like all oppressed peoples, the Jews
greeted joyfully the liberation of
Poland They are ready to give all
their intelligence and energy to the
service of the country, to help in the
work of its economic and cultural CON
struction. But only if they are given
fair and unprejudiccd treatment
IF the signs are to he trusted. there
is hone. When the progressive. truly
Democratic elements come out victors
then an understanding between the
ToIcs and the Jews VIII easily be ar
rive, at This understanding is in
the interests of the country"
DR.. Thon is an authority on the jew
ish question in Eastern Europe. He
;.ctcd as the representative of Polish
Jewry in the Jewish Delegation to the
Peace Conference, where, under the
leadership Of Louis Marshall and
Nahum Sololow, so much was achiev-
ed for the rights of Jewish minorities
in these countries.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-01-31
JEWISH PHILANTHROPIST
AN AUTHOR
tLewIsh telegraph Agency.

Paris.--Iconard Rosenthal has re-
Gently It,hlishcd a hook. ''Fnisons For
tune" which has attracted considerable
attention in literary circles in France.
Mr.. Roscnthal next to Edmund dc
Rothschild, is the foremost Jewish
philanthropist In France. In the course
of the last few years he has contrib
u:cd heavily to the support of charit-
able institutions of all sorts and has
made large donations for the care of
orphans from the Ukraine.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-01-31
BRITISH INTERVENTION
DENIED
British Foreign Of6ee CONFIRMS Jewish
Telesraph;e Agency Despatch
,Jewish Telegraph Agency,

Berlin.xThe local press publishes
a report FROM the offieial Wolf Bu-
reau which declares that according to
information from authoritative quar-
ters in Munich, the report Of the jew
ish Telegraphic Agency regarding
British intervention against Jewish
expulsions from Bavaria are not in ac-
cordance with the facts.
Vorwaerts, while publishing the re-
port, heads it False Denial" and re-
peating the report of the Jewish Tele-
graphic Agency, makes the remark
that the statement Of the Jewish Tel
egraphic Agency is more believable
than the anonymous denial.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-01-31
PROPOSED BILL ASKS FOR
STUDY OF IMMIGRATION
PROBLEM.
Mewish Tclcgrnnh AGENCY

WashingtOn-The bill proposing the
gate the entire subject of immigra tion
was reintroduced yesterday by Senator
Sterling.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
SERIOUS APPREHENSION CAUSED IN
GOVERNMENT CIRCLES BY DILATORY
ACTIONSOF FRANCE ON GREAT DEBT

subsequent meetings with the tacit
support of Great Britain, it is said.
This government is powerless to
force France to recognize the full
debt except by extreme measures of
officially discouraging private loans
and credits.
Introduction of a resolution in
the senate expressing that body's
opposition to further loans by Amer
lean bankers to foreign nations who
have not refunded their war time
obligations to this country, was dis
cussed in some quarters today.
Diplomatic measures were long ago
exhausted and the recent negotia-
tions with Ambassador Jusserand
were as lacking in concrete results
as similar negotiation during the
last three years.
This government is ready to grant
France a paper settlement in the
form of long term funding ar
rangement with a moratorium on
capital and interest for several
years, Since France, under such an
arrangement, would not have to pay
a cent for a number of years, the
Continued ON Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
new YEARS EVE
A QUIET AFFAIR
IN EL CENTRIC

New Years eve in FL Centre will
be celebrated III Il quiet manner,
nothing in the nature of a public
celebration being planned. Most Of
the residents will sec the old year
out and the new year in at the
homes.
The annua! Eastern Star Ball at
Masonic Temple is the only formal
social function >being observed here
tonight and will attract many of
the Masonic fraternity from all over
tho valley. - n
With. the o o clock closing houE
in effect at the border many who
hitherto saw thd SoninG of the new
year in thc midst of the cabaret
life of the border city, will be fore
ed to stay on this side of the lne.
However, rs tomorrow is generally
observed as Il holiday, no small
number of valley residents will pro-
badly remain in MeXicah over
night, coming across the line when
it is openad tomorrow morning. The
possibility exists that the line may
be opened for short time IN the
early morning hours, but nothing
definite has been decided on in this
connection.
The American Legion Fiesta at
IToltvilic will doubtless attract
many Of the Younger folks from I'll
Centro. and the all-night dance at
IIeber win also find large dele
CATION present from this city,
There will he quiet parties IN
many homes and few of the social
organizations will keep open house.
Watch night services in the
churches here tonight will unques'
tionablv be well attended and sew
eral of the churches have planned
attractive programs for the occa-
sion.
No matter what manner of vel
coming the new year may be adopt
ed. it is certain that FL Centre will
give it rousing ovation and Will
lock forward to a prosperous and
happy 1928. \
Both picture houses will give mid
night matinees, beginning at lO:30
u. N. fof' those who wish to be up
when young 1925 makes his appear
ance.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
STRESSES DENIAL
OF ATTEMPT TO
AVOID u. s. DEBT

PARIS, Dee. 31.-French Finance
Minister Clomontel proposed today
that the principles of the Dawes
plan be applied in the funding Of
the French debt.
Clementel called personally at the
American embassy today to eX-
plain to Ambassador Helrick,
Frances attitude towards the debt
question.
Afterwards he summoned British
and American correspondents and
reiterated his denial of any sugges-
tion of reputation of her debts on
the part of Franco
"What said in my financial
statement regarding International
debts WAS misinterpreted, - Clemen-
tel protested
The minister said he, foresaw that
the principles of the Dawes plan
must be applied to France in con-
nection with her debts but empha-
sized that France would not submit
to control such lis the allies cXcr-
else over Germany.
cit is necessary to apply prin-
ciples regarding capacity payment
and difficulties Of transfer to
France and other debtor nations
just as they are applied to German
NY under the Dawes plan, Clemen-
Eel said. 5v
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
SPRAGUE. GOES
EAST FOR DRY
ICING CASE

C. c.. Jenkins, manager of the
farm bureau. announces that his or
ganization has received n telegram
from Matter H.eSprague, Los Ange-
les attorney, that he starts for
Washington the latter. part of this
week to he present at the hearings
on the dry icing case, which are
to be held in the capital city on
January q.
Sprague, who has handled the
farm bureaus s interests at both the
hearings in California before the
Interstate Commerce Commission, is
particularly fitted to represent this
section in an official capacity at
the eastern hearing, as he is thor
oughly familiar with every angle of
the ease. The farm bureau of Ari-
zona is also sending representative
from Phoenix TO be present at the
Washington hearing.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
TEA POT DOME
INVESTIGATION
MAY END SOON

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-The
senate may write finis upon its long
and sensational Teapot Dome in.
vestigation next Monday. .
Senator Thomas J. Walsh, prime
mover in the oil inquiry, announced
today that he would move at that
time TO take up his committees re-
port and ask its adoption by the
senate.
The report is merely q recitation
of the testimony with some interpre
tations by Walsh. 1t contains no
recommendations for legislation.
But Republieans-and particularly
Senator Spencer of Missouri-object
strenuously to Walsh IS interpreta-
tions. Spencer prevented the SEN
ate from acting upon the Walsh re-
port at the last session until he could
prepare one of his own. Thus far he
has neglected to do so.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
300 CASES ARE
SEIZED AS MEN
MAKE TRANSFER
Man Leaps Overheard
at Newport and
Escapes Shots
By United Press Leased wire

NEWPORT BEACH, Calf, Dec.
31.-Three hundred casts of New
Years Scotchliquor were seized here
early today when two prohibition
agents surprised a band of SIX men
transferring the booze from launch
to two automobiles.
The machines and the motorship,
Niger Boy, owned by Capt. Cecil
Sherman, were also captured. The
equipment is worth $25 900, bringing
the total haul to $4,000, it was esti-
mated.
The prohibition agents approach
ed the launch in revenue cutter.
AS they slipped alongside the Mig
ger Boy, the rum runners fled down
the beach and escaped.
The engineer scurried from below
decks and jumped overheard. The
officers, William Z. Coyerdille and
James l.. Dawsman. fired at him sew.
eral times, but it is believed he
swan across the bay to safety.
Capt. Sherman was found later
and placed under arrest, as owner of
the boat.
The liquor, it is thought, was des-
tined for New Years parties in
Hollywood and Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
Files Suit AS
Claim Made of
Another Wife

Alleging that her husband was
previously married and had not been
divorced when she married him in
Calexico on October 80 of this year,
Annie Lemly Hoff today filed suit
for divorce from Lewis f. Hoff,
through her attorneys, Blaisdell and
Powers of Calexico.
In her complaint the plaintiff al
logcs that at Hoff's request, she
came here from North Carolina the
latter PARE of October, bringing with
her three minor children by form
er marriage.
She went through the marriage
ceremony with Hoff and later found
out that he already has one wife
living and she accordingly separat-
ed from him on December 10.
The plaintiff petitions that Hoff
he ordered to make provision for
the support of herself and her child
rem, pending decision in the case.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
MILLIONS PAID IN
UNJUST RATES IN
VALLEY IS CLAIM
Deuel. Makes Startling
Statements At
Brawley

'.There are millions of dollars
paid in unjust rates in this valley, -
j. j. Deuel., manager of The law
and utilities department stated at
the meeting held at Brawley last
evening. 81 am not an enemy of
the railroads, | want them 10 have
~ tha money that is coming to
them, but | don t want them to
have any more. Now that the I'm
pcrial County Farm Bureau is Il
member oil tho utilities department,
our department: will give the valley
farmers aid in every possible way
and hope that in . months these
determinations that are being made
in Imperial Valley will be adjust
rd, Deuel. concluded.
Growers attending last night s
meeting were decidedly impressed
with the excellent discussion pres
ented by Deuel., who gave n num-
Der of Interesting facts and figures
that amazed many of thosc who
were present. W. A. McFadden of
Braagleg presided at the meeting
and every farmT present placed his
membership in the Imperial Comfy
Farm Bureau and paid his dues for
1925. l.. II. Strictly Of Magnolia
Mulberry and j. l.. Taecker declared
that every man IN the valley should
hear Deuel., and II. Il. Andre, c. +.
Boarts, Samuel =. Rowe, W. A. Me
Fadden and X. f. Gonder suggested
that groups Of them go to Cali
patria and insure a large crowd to
hear Deuel. on Thursday night when
n special meeting will be held there.
Charles +. Johnson of Bakersfield,
deputy grand chancellor of the
Knights of Pythias 1.-The state,
who has been in the valley for the
past few weeks in the interest of
his organization, will also be an i'm
portant speaker at the meeting call
ed at the Wilson school tonight, at
which Deuel. will speak.
Deuel. has been enthusiastically re
ceived every place he has spoken in
the valley, and every merchant and
farmer in this district is especially
urged to attend the meeting to-
night. The meeting will start
promptly at 1870 p. m. and n fine
musical program will be n feature
of the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
BY LUDWELL DENNY
Omitted Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON, Dee. 31.-More
diplomatic assurances from France
that she means to paw her $4,000
100000 debt to the United States
rather than a definite refunding
agreement or payment. are expected
to be the net result of week s eff
fort by administration spokesmen
to oct action from France.
While the conflict between the
two governments is regarded III dip.
lomatic circles here in the nature of
a tempest in 4 teapot, the utter di-
vergence of public opinion in the
two countries on the debt question
and the mutual distrust which this
engenders, has caused serious appre
hension.
An attempt by France to- force
reduction of the debt through a
pooling of interallied debts as sug-
gested by Finance Minister Clemen-
tel is expected to increase hostile
sentiment in this country, This at
tempt will be made at the opening
of the Dawes plan financial confer
ence in Paris on January 6 and at
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
SOlOns Moved to
Early Action on
Bread Situation

WASHINGTON, Dee. S1.-Pro-
gressives in congress. today moved
to secure early action in their
campaign to reduce the price of
bread.
Stimulated by introduction of the
C;L2pel bill which would prohibit the
sale of l2 ounce loaves for the same
price as 10 ounce loaves, the pro-
gressive group planned TO press the
federal trade commission for early
conclusion of the bread investlga-
tion'' authorized months ago.
The federal trade inquiry was un-
dertaken as a result of the charges
of Senator La Toilette that the pub
lie was paving s3Oo,oOO,OOO more
then necessary each year for bread
on account of the activities of
''bread trust.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
THIRD OFFENSE
in SIX MONTHS
FOR ElOONSHINER

For the third time in six months,
Henry Jackson, colored, is held at
the county Jail ON n charge of max,
ing liquor, following raid on his
ranch in the Mesquite Lake sec
tion, this morning by Sheriff Gil
lefty accompanied by Undersheriff
Bert Underwood, and Deputy Sher
fff Oswalt. ,4..
The Officers surprised Jackson op,
Grating $50 gallon still, which they
destroyed, together with IL barrels
of mash and several gallons of the
finished product.
According to the sheriff s office,
Jackson is one of the most persis-
<tent moonshiners in the valley
and has managed to escape with
light punishment in his previous
cases. The Officers intimated that
heavy punishment will be recon-
mended for Jackson in the present
instance.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
$50, 600 Holiday Liquor Haul is Made by Dry Agents
LEAGUE OF NATIONS WILL SEE
ENLARGED ACTIVITIES NEXT YEAR:
' SECRETARY RECOUNTS 1924 WORK

moment) embrace so many activities
in international economic spheres.
[ mentioned the political as
poets of the league. Here it lies
with the members of the league to
decide what, if any, problems, they
will bring before it. Should, as /
hope may not be the ease, there
arise in 1925 quarrels between SOW
eraign states likely to threaten
peace or disturb friendly relation
ship between peoples, the league, on
an appeal will always be ready to
fulfill the duties laid upon it under
the covenant and endeavor to main
tain peace by assuring a just and
equitable solution of any difficult
tv which may have arisen.
'Thc only definite political prob
lem with which we know that the
league will still be dealing in 1925
is that of the frontier between
Turkey and the lrak territory.
"ln this case, an important mis-
sion has been sent out by tho league
council to examine the whole prob
lem and make recommendations as
to Il final settlement. Both the
British and Turkish governments
have pledged themselves to accept
the findings of the league council.
"In the spring there will be the
final conference to draft a conven-
tion concerning the traffic in arms
and munitions and during the year
study will continue on questions
arising out of the private manufac-
ture of arms.
New Steps Planned
"Similarly, another step will be
taken towards the greater clarifi-
cation and codification of imee-na-
tional law by the appointment of a
committee of some of the foremost
iurists in the world, to recommend
! just what steps can practically be
taken to advance tho progress alrea-
CONTINUED on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
CHAMBERS WILL
M E EFT FRIDAY
AT CALIPATRIA

The regular December meeting of
the Associated Chamber of Com
merce, which was postponed from
last Friday night because of the
Christmas holiday, will be held Fri
day night, January ?, at Calipatria
according to notice sent ont by Mrs.
Hazel Meadows, secretary of the or
ganization.
Victor R. Sterling of Calipatria,
who promised n duck dinner to the
Associated chambers, will be asked
to make good, and from his past
reputation, will undoubtedly do so.
There are many important mat
tcrs to be considered at the meeting
and a Special request is made that
each chamber make IN effort to
have its delegation present at Cali
patria.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
TRUCK DRIVER
is FOUND SHOT
DEAD IN L. A.
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Dee. 81 Five
minutes after he left his home in
q truck today Harry Goldstein, 90,
was found dead, sitting in the driv-
cr's seat of the machine, stopped in
the middle of the street.
\ bullet through his head had
ended the young mans life. An
ther bullet hole pierced the wind
shield.
rolicc said Goldstein was murder
ed His fingers were wrapped
around revolver, but detectives
said the weapon was placed there
by til" slayer in an effort TO digert
suspicion.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
FLOODS CAUSE
GREAT DAMAGE
in NORTHWEST
Ry United Press ceased Wire

PORTLAND, Ore, Dee. 31.-Fol-
lowing closely behind the recent cold
SPELL floods resulting from melting
ice and snow were causing property
damage at various points through
out Oregon.
Log RATS and houseboats in the
Willamette river at Portland were
torn loose and battered by ice floes
moving downstream with the in
creaslng current.
Serious flood conditions in south
western Oregon were reported. A
railroad bridge near Grants Pass was
washed out, while county bridge
at Tiller, near Roseburg, was carried
away.
Highways were flooded near Eu-
gene and Albany, in the upper Will
lamettc Valley.
The Umpqua river rose higher than
it has been for several years and
the streets of Sutherlin were inun-
dated and considerable property
damage occurred. 800 ,"a
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
1925 Resolutions
Professor
Suggests

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Nich-
olas Murray Butler, president of
Columbia University, today gave.
the United Press the following
statement:
IF every American would
make this New Years resolution
and keep it, the world would
shortly 10 better and happier
place:
""Learn to think straight.
'"Have the courage to say
what you think and to act as
you believe.
''Shun intolerance, whether
of race or creed or color.
"'Follow the golden rule.
Remember that other ma
tions and other peoples have
their own preferences, prejudices
and sensibilities, and avoid of
Tending them by harsh or ungen-
erous speech or act.
Support the rule of justice
between nations as between men,
to the end that law and not war
may be the arbiter Of interna-
tional differences.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
WHAT'S DOING

Meeting of farmers and ner-
chants at the Wilson school TO-
night, with ]. J. Deuel. speaker
of the evening.
Eastern star ball tonight ~
the Masonic hall.
"Trifling With Honor at
Palaces theater tonight, also mid
night matinee. ~,
wages of Virtue at Val
lev theater tonight,
''Fastl Company at Thea
ter Tulane tonight, also mid
night matinee.
Dance at Holtville tonight.
Watch night services at the
state Street Christian Church
tonight.
Watch night program at Bap-
tist church tonight.
New Years Fiesta at Holt
Vile tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-31
CHECK ARTIST"
GIVEN | TO Z
YEARS IN PRISON
Several Other Cases Are
Continued Over
Until 1925

Earl Cone, Ben Clay and j. 2.
Bassett, who were arrested in this
city Saturday by Officer Schlanze
Of the Fl Centre police, on 4
charge of attempting to pass bad
checks, were arraigncd before Judge
Cole in superior court this morn
ing.
I,assett, who was the leader of
the Trio, pleaded guilty, and was
sarisenccd to serve from one to II
years in prison, the court announc-
ing that a heavy sentence would be
recommended.
Clay also pleaded guilty and
made application for probation. The
court entered the application and
continued the ease until January 8.
when hearing will be given on
the application.
The case against Cone was dis
missed, the evidence not tending to
show that he was criminally in
volyed in the case.
The cases of Manuel Duarte,
charged with passing bad checks,
and Felix Lopcn, charged with larce
ny, were continued until Friday
morning.
Jack Volner and Joe Metz, charg
ed with assault with intent to COM
nit robbery, were not ready to plead
and their eases were continued until
January 8.
Henry Millette, charged with a
statutory offense against his step
daughter, was granted II continu-
;,nee pltil january 5, to enable him
to Ostam an attorney.
c. G. Miller, charged with the
manufacture and possession of liq-
uor, pleaded guilty and the court
imposed q fine of $1,000, with .an
alternative sentence of six months
in Jail, providing the fina is not
paid.