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Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06
May Force Report
On Boulder Dam
Bill Very Soon

WASHINGTON, May 6.-There
is a growing sentiment in the capi-
tai that unless the Swing-JOhnsOn
bill is reported out during the com
ing week at least two Democratic
members of the house have in mind
the introduction of a resolution call
ing for a report.
In addition it was stated today
by two Texas congressman, one of
whom is rounding out score of
years in congress, that the Demo
cratic and Progressive members can
easily be brought together and
make a party issue out of the Swing
Johnson bill and pass it over the
standpatters. They say that while
it has so far been left to the Re-
publican leaders and was introduc-
ed by Republicans, still there is no
reason to waste this great national
resource longer and at the expense
of nearly 100000 people who are
in grave danger from flood men
ace.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06
Women May Form
Auxil iary Club
to Elks' Lodge

Women whose husbands or rela-
tivcs belong to the Elks of Ell Cen
tro may organize the much talked
of Ladies Auxiliary Elks club on
Thursday night when they are in
vited to be present at the lodge
rooms at the clubhouse, according
to rumors from Elk officials today.
Thursday night is "ladies night
at the local lodge, the wives and wo-
men friends of all members being
invited to attend. Card tables Will
be arranged in the club rooms for
those who wish TO play cards and
for the first part of the evening
while the lodge is in session, the
women will play bridge.
At about nine o clock, when lodge
is finished, there will be an orches-
ira and an informal dance until II
O clock. The refreshments commit
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06
UTLEY TO TELL.
CHAMBER ABOUT
ARIZONA FUSS

Ernest r. Ctlev, district attorney,
will address the members of the
FL Centro Chamber of Commerce at
the Weekly luncheon at the Barbara
Worth hotel tomorrow noon.
The district attorney, who with
Sheriff Gillett has been active in
attempting to alleviate conditions
resulting from the quarantine re-
strietions at the Yuma bridge, will
tell just what the position of the
Imperial county officials has been
in trying to keep our highways open
to traffic.
The talk may touch on the discus
sion among county supervisors which
took place Yesterday relative to ac-
tion IN regard 10 the Bard district.
That DO definite action was taken
by the supervisors against Arizona
IS believed to rest ON the fact that
Arizona has begun Il permit system
WHICH allows Bard district people
the privilege of trading in Yuma.
1t is expected that there will be
Il large gathering at the luncheon,
which is 10 start at 1910 O'Clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06
SMALL NUMBER
VOTERS AT Ell
CENTRIC POLLS
Continued from page 1)

Precinct ,; Wilson school; Fred
Nebel-Thau, inspector; Hollis Gwyn
and Edgar A. Nance, judges; Mrs.
Jessie Ferguson, Mrs. Eta M. Pol
lard and Walter |. Stone, clerks.
Precinct 5; County Jail: William
C. Reed inspector; Clifton o. Con
ley. Fitz w. Drummond, judges;
George A. Carter, Mrs. Ella A.
Green and Arthur f. Worthy, clerks.
Precinct I; City hall: Albert b.
Durham, inspector; Jacob Steiff
and Charles G. Jenkins, judges;
William T. Mullark, Miss Margaret
c. Tivy and Lester a. Carr, clerks.
Precinct ); Olive street school:
Robert 2. Moore, inspector; Harold
4. Burnham and Douglas Il. Dceble,
Judges; James T. Greene, Mrs. Jes-
sic r. Helms and Mrs. Leah \.
Boyer, clerks.
Precinct 6; Cocopah club: Mrs.
Anna W. Strickler, inspector; Yern
L. Thompson and Edmund G. Estes,
judges; Miss Zelma NJ. Flanagan,
John f. Greer and Mrs. Leola De
Haven, clerks.
Precinct :; Seventh street school:
Burr II. Lien, inspector; Albert
Henry Swanson and Fred Gianola,
judges; Ralph b. Harrington, Mrs.
Ruby de Ia Hunt and Mrs. Julia
Beck, clerks.
Precinct 5; Valley Lumber COM
pany: Ramon J. Estrada, inspector;
Curys r. Hadlev and Fred NJ. Is
trada, judges; Mrs. Mabel +. HadIey
clerk
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06
DAWES-YOUNG
PLAN CIV EN-
NARROW VOTE
by United Press Leased Wire

BERLIN, May 6.-The German
people gave the Dawes Young plan
a narrow majority in the national
elections.
Whatever the ensuing govern
ment ard parliament may do, of
fieiais results of Sunday 5 polling
showed today that at least 15,0O0,-
900 Of the 100000 voters regis
tered approval of the experts pro-
pOsals.
The total vote of the Socialists,
Democrats, CeEtrists and Folks
partei candidates-all OF whom were
pledged TO support the plan-was
more than half of the ballots east.
Approximately 100000 votes,
those for Nationalists, FOlkists and
Communists, oppose the Dawes
Young report.
The remaining 100000 voters
are either mildly FOR or against the
plan.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

Working For Poultry Raisers-
Farm Advisor T.. l.. Garthwaite and
A. c. Rath are today visiting vari-
Gus cities of the valley endeavoring
TO have the boards of trustees of
the different municipalities modify
the restrictions regarding poultry
coops and egg containers, which are
now working a hardship on the
ranchers. These two men VIII con
tinue their work tomorrow, asking
that containers which have been
disinfected be accepted for use.
Estelle Katharine Needham, teach
n of piano, accompanist. Associat-
ID with Prof. Elmer A. Todd. 624
olive. Phone 466W. adv
Attend Music Festival-Therc was
considerable interest shown by FL
Centre people in the music festival
held at the high school auditorium
in Brawlev last night and in which
towns all over the valley were rep
resented Several residerss from
here attoed over for the concert,
returning later in the evening. They
were enthusiastic in their praise of
the festival in which pupils of the
local high schcol covered themselves
with credit, "a duet, boys quintet
and orchestra selections being this
city s donation to the event.
DR.. Harry Hooper, Dentist. 643
Main Street. Phone 3S2W. Adv
Meals at Steve's are worth wait
ing for. adv
For Mems WORK Shoes see Cum
aingham, opposite post office. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06
Killed On His
49th Birthday

WHITTIER, May 6.--Killed in a
tragedy on his birthday was the
fate of Joe Bowman, 40, an oil
worker, dead here today.
Bowman was being congratulated
on his anniversary by fellow em-
ploves in the Union Oil Company
field, nj Santa Fe Springs. In some
manner, his clothing caught in a
flv wheel and he was pulled into
the machinery. He was dead when
his co-workers reached him.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06
McADCO STRONG At
POLLS IN TEXAS

DALLAS, Texas, May 6.-Early
returns from statewide county con-
ventions in Texas today indicated
that the forces of William G. Me
Adood viii control the Democratic
convention at Waco, May -.
McAdoo was virtually assured
enough suppor. at the state con,
vention to defeat the combined
strength Of delegates for Senator
Underwood and uninstructed dele
gates representing Governor Pat
Neff.
President Coolidge swept the Rep
ublican conventions unopposed.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 8
Prediction that President Coolidge
will defeat Hiram Johnson is 10 /
in the Indiana primaries was made
at noon today at Coolidge healquar-
ters as reports from voting places
over the state indicated the presi,
dent s supporters were turning ous
in great numbers.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06

the men in general work Of the
church. sg
1t was voted TO empower the .iu-
dietary committee to deal with the
question of whether ministers should
be expelled from the church for
causes other than adultery and for
contracting second marriages.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06

tee will serve a luncheon before
the party breaks up.
In holding "ladies night y, the
Elks have made especial effort to
provide an attractive evening for
their guests and 10 encourage the
ladies in organizing an auxiliary
clnh
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06

COLUMBUS, Ohio-Jack Delaney
of Bridgeport. Conn.,, who has been
matched to meet Harry Greb in New
York in June, was defeated by Bry-
an Downev Of Columbus.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06
ONLY IS PCT.
VOTE CAST IN
LOS ANGELES
Onlv So Pct

LOS ANGELES, May 6.-With
local issues seeming to overshadow
the presidential vote in interest,
Los Angeles voters turned out in
weak numbers during the morning
polling.
Not more than 35 30 - per
cent vote viii be east during the
day. election officials predicted.
Local Johnson ForPresident head
quarters issued statement at
noon declaring that ga smashing
victory for Hiram Johnson is IS
sured in .oday's California prima-
ries. Reports show a comparatively
heavy vote in the local labor dis
tricts, where the senator's strength
is always great, the statement
continued.
san FRANCISCO, May al
though weather was perfect and
there was nothing to keep voters
at home, reports shortly before noon
today indicated the lightest vote IN
recent political history was being
cas. at today's California presiden-
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06
DURHAM,S
VALLEY SCHOOL SuPPLY
Us South Sixth 81 q cenhro Cal
ETT HEADQUARTERS FOR
49, LATEST ARRIVALS.
SUMMER SLOGAN

SUMMER SLOGAN
KEEP QUALITY UP. GET
PRICES DOWN
Starter. A Beautiful Box Paper,
bought 10 sell at S5 cents. Quick
SPECIAL at 60 cents. All tints and
envelope flaps. aav
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06

NEW YORK - Pancho Villa,
worlds flyweight champion, and
frankie Ash, who claims the British
championship, signed articles to
meet in a l5-round contest for the
Norstrand Athletic Club on May 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06

Now that spring is here we are all
seeing better days.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06
COTTON MARKET

NEW ORLEANS, May 6.-Cot-
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06
Wooda blesy, Dance Studio 7c3
Orange. Phone 4I1W. Adv

Splendid Music, MeCabe Dance
Friday Night. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06

Hotel Barbara worJh--Table de
hete dinner s100. Special Chicken
dinner sl00. Special TBone Steak
dinner zoe. Special Rib Steak din
acr soc. Seventh Stree. Entrance
sirect to cafe. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06

See Delozier-Reynolds Co. for ex-
changing your used furniture for
new. We buy, sell or exchange fur
niture. $50 Main st. Phone 192W.
adv
Stop For Ice Cream and ice cold
drinks at Copeland s lee Cream Par
lor in Bank Bldg, at Seeley, Calf.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-06

Spots 30.25. Tone steady.
Evening star., 1924-02-01
SAYS PACIFIC PAPER
TRADE FIXES PRICES
Federal Trade Commission Orders
Association and Members to
Cease Practice.

Paper dealers on tho Pacific coast
amliated with the Pacific States Pa
per Trade Association ana its local
units were declared by the Federal
Trade Commission today to be en-
gagged in price fixing and conducting
operations in "a manner that re-
strains, limits and lessons competi-
tion in interstate commerce"
With local associations in Seattle,
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Port
land and Spokane, they were ordered
to "ceaSe and desist" from a series
Of specified actions, including an al
legged boycott Of the American Writ
ing Paper Company of Massachu-
setts.
The concerns and individuals cited,
the commission report said, are en-
gagged in wholesaling Of all types of
apper, except news print, and about
Is per cent of the paper trade in the
Pacific states was said to be handled
by them.
ing. or combining to prevent by
intimidation. coercion or any similar
means, the American Paper Company,
or any manufacturer. from making
sales Of paper or paper products at
any price or upon any terms such
manufacturer may elect" They were
ordered to cease distributing price
lists which fix prices for shipments
of paper in carload quantities." and
from conspiring to hinder or prevent
any dealer from purchasing paper in
interstate commerce directly from
the manufacturer.
Evening star., 1924-02-01
MAN FOUND SHOT
j. T0DEATH IN HOME
Pool Hall Owners Death Is
! Mystery-Friends Think
He Ended Own Life.

The body of Charles H Morris,
fifty years old, was found in the
bathroom Of his home, 2o29 K street
northwest, today with a bullet wound
in the head and a revolver near the
feet. Whether the case Is one of
murder or suicide is puzzling police.
Morris was last seen Wednesday
night No one went into his room
yesterday. This morning, however,
Emanuel williams, his assistant at a
poolroom beneath his apartments,
discovered the body.
Tho wound which caused death was
. gunshot wound with an entrance
point on the left side of the head above
the ear and exit on the right side.
This IL the first point which caused
speculation as to whether the case
10 one OF suicide. since Morris WAS
would be virtually, impossible. ac-
cording to Investigators. for such q
man to inflict such q wound.
Detectives ON Job.
Precinct Detectives Billman and
Arlington of the third precinct and
0eksctive Sergt. Connors OF head
quarters Immediately started an in
vestigation.
Although persons knowing Morris
believe the case was suicide, definite
opinion has not yet been reached by
the arrival OF the coroner.
Norris was reputed to be we'll Oh,
and Williams estimated that his prop
eYtY hoIdinGs ran near $4,000. Sur
Sfv4ne him are q daughter. stspson
and stepdaughter.
Evening star., 1924-02-01
S1O0,0)O,0]O TEAPOT
VALUE IS DISPUTED
SincIair's Alleged Estimate
Causes WrangIe at House
Committee Hearing. ~

The House naval committee. inquir-
ing into the Doheny and Sinclair oil
leases, today directed d wide range of
questions at Rear Admirals Latimer.
judge advocate general OF the Navy, and
Gregory, chief Of the bureau Of yards
and docks, as to various features OF the
contracts.
Republican and democratic com
mittee members got into an argument
as to whether Doheny or Sinclair had
testified at the Senate investigation
that their leases were worth $780,,
100000 to them.
When Representative Vinson, Geor-
gia, ranking democrat on the commit
tee. said Sinclair made such an esti-
mate. Representative Britten insisted
Sinclair at the time was not under
oath.
well, sworn or not" broke in
Chairman Butler, "he seems to be a
man who suddenly got rich and got
drunk over it,
Evening star., 1924-02-01
BILL BEFORE CONGRESS.
Hines Plan for Republication Of
Veterans Submitted.

The draft Of the bill to carry into
effect the original idea of Gen. Frank
T. Hines. director of the United
States Veterans Bureau, for provid-
ing hospital treatment and care in
government institutions for veterans
Of all wars without regard to the
origin Of their disabilities, was SUBJ
mitted to Congress today.
The director laid great stress on
the need for such legislation and
declared that the existing law pro-
vides for the care in government hos
pitfalls of veterans of the world war,
but only when their diseases and In
juries are Of an origin directly at
tributabIe to their service. a matter
often somewhat difficult Of proof.
There are also other conditions in
the law which limit the authority to
hospitalize even veterans of the
world war, such as that the aid may
not be given If the disability to be
treated is the result Of the soldiers
own willful misconduct"
The bill would: /. Authorize
granting Of hospital relief to vet
Grams at the. moment that 1t is need
ed. without waiting to prove the
service connection, and
Q. Extend the Same relief to all
veterans Of all wars. ~ there can
be no real distinction among tho
men who served their country"
Evening star., 1924-02-01
5 MISSING In WRECK
OF OHIO RIVER BOAT
Powell Hits Submerged 0bstruc.
ton and Sinks Within
Three Minutes.
CAPTAIN ACTS QUICKLY
Turns Boat for Submerged Bar,
Saving Lives of Others.
BY the Associated Press.


PADUCAH, KY, February 1.-Two
passengers and three negro deck
hands were missing today as a re-
suit of the wreck of the river steam
Ter Thomas C. Powell. in the Ohio
|river at a point near Wilson's light,
|eight miles from here, last night.
Survivors of the wreck, landed here
by the towboat Marcia Richardson.
told graphic stories Of the wreck and
Expressed belief that those missing
were trapped below by an onrush OF
water or pinned by shifting freight
when the boat listed.
Shepherd Green, captain and pilot
Iof the Powell, declared the boat
struck a sunken obstruction while
moving i'll midchannel and sank
within three minutes. AS soon as he
felt the blow, Capt. Green turned the
|steamer and ran for d submerged
bar. The boat grounded with only
the Texas deck and the top Of the
pilot house above water. The sur
viyorS found temporary refuge on
the Texas deck and later some of
them were moved ashore i'll the
boats yawls.
Mrs. Mary McReynolds of East st.
Louis, the only woman passenger,
was rescued with difficulty after
shifting freight had pinned her
against the side of cabin. All lights
on board were extinguished, with the
exception of a single lantern, and it
was by this dim fare that Capt.
Green and helpers broke through the
floor of the Texas deck to rescue
Engineer w. L. Pemberton, a helper
and passenger. who We're imprison-
ed below. The trio were in imminent
danger from rising water
The boat is believed to have struck
Il large ice foe. The force of the
blow and the subsequent list to star
board was so great that Archie
Drummond, a cabin boy, was thrown
through a window and severely cut
by broken glass.
The missing passengers were
named Brewer and Turner and lived
in the vicinity of Sugar Grove. KY.
The dense fog and presence of ice
in the river added to the difficulty of
rescue work. First reports were
that twenty-one persons were miss
ing. Later it was indicated all on
board had been accounted for. A
check of survivors after their ar
rival here was followed by the an
nouncement that five were missing.
The Powell was enroute to Nash
vile, Tenn, and carried thirteen
passengers and a crew OF seventeen,
including deckhands.
Evening star., 1924-02-01
PROSPERITY SHOWN
BY TAX RETURNS
Increase in Excess Profits
and Income Collections for
U. S. and Capital.

Increase in prosperity for the Dis
trict of Columbia and the nation at
large is reflected in the growth of in
come and profits taxes. which during
the calendar year 923 rose 81 per
cent over collections for 1922.
The increase for the collection dis
trict embracing Maryland and the
District of Columbia was 16 per cent
for the period, or s5,356, ,042.04, while
the returns for the nation showed
the 81 per cent increase over the
previous year amounted to $314,-
95S,346.
The total collections for 1923 in
Maryland and the District of Column
bia were $3S,366,553.23, and in the
nation were $1,S35. .552.9 .966.22.
This was revealed in 81 compare
tive statement of the taxes collected
during the two years made pubilc
today by H. F.. Mires, Deputy Com
missioner of Internal Revenue.
Previous IpcreaSe.
The increase for the calendar year
1923 was in line with an increase foT
the first six months of the fiscal year
which will end June so, 1924, which
was announced within the past few
days to have amounted to a total
Of $172.151, ,023.73, including income
and profits, taxes and miscellaneous
taxes.
Only two states showed a decrease
in 1923, according to the returns, New
Hampshire backsIiding 40 per cent
and Oregon losing u per cent.
The heaviest gain in 1923 was made
by the little state OF Delaware, which
took an amazing lead over the entire
country with an increase of 201 per
cent. The next largest gain was
made by Idaho, with T2 per cent, with
Mississippi. climbing Sc per cent.
New York state showed only
gain of q per cent, which was
higher, however, than the 21 per cent
average for the nation.
Evening star., 1924-02-01
VERA CRUZ DRIVE
IN FULL SWING
1000 Casualties Likely Cost
to Rebels in Rout From
0riZaba.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, February ] (By radio
via Fort Worth r-Telegram).-Th
federal cavalry has reached Forth,
near Cordoba. In it's advance upon Vera
Cruz. according to a war department
announcement, which also states that
Gen. Urbalejo has occupied Orizaba
without resistance.
Official announcement Of future fed
eral movements was withheld. but 1t is
intimated that capture OF Cordoba Is
considered probable, since the failure of
the revolutionists to defend Orizaba and
their precipitate retreat after their de-
feat at Esperanza indicates they have
no ready reserves. Indications are that
the federals will attempt to take ad-
vantage Of the broken morale OF the
fleeing rebels and try to dominate the
difficult country in the vicinity Of Metlac
bridge and adjacent tunnels.
Rebel Casualties Likely 1000.
Specials from Vera Cruz Indicate that
the first statement OF rebel casualties,
placing the number at 1000, was too
conservative, since numerous wounded
Stili dIo DclIlS COUHIeu,
prospects the total will reach 1000. This
number includes many prisoners and
deserters.
The report of the senate foreign rela-
tionS committee recommending ratifica-
ton of the United States-Mexico gen
eral claims convention was redrafted
yesterday to meet the views Of the
minority members, who have been
refusing to form forum, and an agree
ment was reached to accept the re-
port at today's session.
According to the redrafted text, pub
lished in Ell Universal, no changes in
the convention are made, but the orig
inal report was altered for the pur-
pose Of inserting a clause stating that
it is the committees conviction that
the convention does not infringe on
the national constitution.
Evening star., 1924-02-01

sped back to the Capital City. and
although he was able to walk out OF
the Union station and wave his hat
to a Sunday morning crowd that had
gathered to see him come home, there
was a grave development a few days
later and he has been able only for
short periods at a time since to ap-
He never again has left Washing
ton.
Due to Overwork.
From the special train it was an
nounced by DR.. GraySon that the con-
dition Of the distinguished patient
was due to overwork, following on
while the President was at the Paris
peace conference in the early spring
of 1919. Even then Mr.. Wilson was
suffering from nervous exhaustion; 1t
was siad he must remain quiet for a
grew the more serious consequences
that have made him almost an invalid
over long period.
During his residence at the street
had turned over the reins of. authority
to Warren Harding, he has received
comparatively few visitors. Some of
the distinguished men Of Europe
with whom he had shared the lead
ership of the great years Of the war
during visits here He seemed to
enjoy particularly the chats he has
had in the past few months with
Clemenceau and Lloyd George.
7 But he has taken an even keener in
terest in talking over old times and
present tendencies with that little
coterie of personal friends that have
remained in his confidence during tho
years of his confinement. First among
these has been DR.. Grayson, with
whom he had exchanged views almost
daily on every subject that has como
within his keen observation of what
is taking place in the world outside.
Another with whom he often has
taken counsel was Bernard NJ. Baruch
of New York, and Mr.. Barucf1 today
was the first besides the physicians to
call and personally express to Mrs.
Wilson his hope for the former
Presidents recovery.
AS head Of tho war industries
board, Mr.. Baruch was one OF those
among the wartime counsellors OF tho
President in whom he always had I'm
plicit confidence; and it was Mr..
Baruch with whom he conferred last,
when he was setting forth upon his
Inflated trip for the peace treaty.
He summoned him to his private car
in the Union station, had q talk with
him that ended only when the train
rolled out upon its 10.000-mile Jour-
ney.
Another caller during the morning
was Vance Mccormick, former chair
man Of the democratic national COM
mittee and also an old friend.