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Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01
SCOTT ENTHUSES over OUTLOOK
OF u. S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.:
CONVENTION AT S. F. SUCCESS

: several local radio fans had heard
the address III this city.
The second day was ..akcn M
with discussions on taNatiom, i'm
migration and foreign trade. The
convention passed Il resolution en-
dorsing the tax plan of Secretary
Mellon and also endorsed the aG-
mission of immigrants under the re
stricted quota plan which is at
present in force. The necessity for
stimulating foreign trade was urged
as being of paramount Importance
to the United States if it is to
maintain its place as the industrial
leader of the world.
John II. Fahcy, nationally known
as Il newspaper publisher, also al
dressed the convention and held the
attention of his audience by his
splendid discussion of questions at
fccting trade and commerce.
An interesting sidc-light in con
noction wiki his trip to San Fran
cisco. was mentioned this morning
by Mr.. Scott. In company with l..
VI. HUTCHINSON or talcNlcO, who
represented the Associated Cham
bcrs Of Commerce at the conven-
ton, Mr.. Scott went to Berkeley
to attend the meeting Of the Rota-
rv Club in that city. As guests,
they We're called upon for Il few
remarks, and lost no time in launch
ing into 4 talk on Imperial Valley
and the opportunity that is present
here. Despite their desire to stop
after a reasonable time, Che Rot
rians refused to allow the INTO do
so, and eventually the meeting turn
ed into a booster rally for Imperial
Valley. As Il result OF the interest
aroused, several Berkeley Rotarians
assured Mr.. Scott tha', they will
come to the valley at the frs. op-
portunitv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Working hand in hand with the
United States government, The
United States Chamber Of Com
mcrcc is cndeavoring to assist in
working out the economic, indus
rial aud financial problems of the
country, according to Charles Z.
Scott, president of the FL Centre
Chamber Of Commerce, vino return
ed Las. night from San Francisco,
where he attended the first an
! Hual convention of the western di-
vision, embracing practically all of
| the Rocky Mount;.in and Pacific
coast states.
Mr.. Scott was enthusiastic over
the possibilities open to the nation
al organization, which employs Il
corps of experts in all lines to in
vestigate markets, transportations,
manufacturing and agricultur 4 l
problems, and in fact everything
that affects the industrial and So
clal life of the, people of this coun-
try. IN addition to its paid cX-
perts, the chamber has the advan-
tage of being able to obtain, with
out charge, the services of the lead
ing business men of the country.
Some of the biggest men in the
west were in attendance Mt the
san Francisco convention, Mr.. Scott
stated this morning. The convcn-
~, l., In
uary 2G ard 27. The first day was
given over to n discussion of tram
sportation problems of the coun
try. Paul Shoup, of the Southern
Pacific Company, delivered II mas
terly talk on railroad conditions
and made such an impression on
the representatives present thai q
resolution was passed endorsing
the Transportation Act OF 1920 as
il stands, and urging that the gov
crnment make no changes in the
provisions of this act.
Endorse Transportation Act
Private ownership Of railroads.
under strict government supervision,
such as is provided for in the
Transportation Act, was declared
by Mr.. Shoup to be the best solu
tion Of the country's railroad needs,
He quCSed supporting statements
from government leaders and high
railroad executives, including such
men us Walker d. Hines, formerly
director general of the railroads OF
the country during the war.
Julius II. Barnes, president Of
the United States Chamber of Com
merce, gave I, splendid talk on
business conditions throughout the
country and emphasized the oppor-
tunity which is presented to the
United States Chamber of Com
merce to assist in solving the prob
lens facing the country at the pre-
sent time. Mr.. Barnes talk was
broadcastcd By radio, and Mr.
Scott was pleased to learn that
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01
REALTORS PLAN
SETTLING FARM
LANDS IN STATE
Coming Meeting In This
City Will Consider ,
Big Program

Leading realtors of tine state viii
be i'll FL Centre on February rs, to
meet with prOmiuent industrial
leaders for consideration Of con-
stfuot.yc program of development
and colonization of rural real eS-
tate, which, when carried ont, Will
mean the most rapid cultivation Of
NCderclopcd land the state Of Cali
fornia has ever experienced.
At land conference held in Frcs-
no last week, consideration was Civ
en- to the many phases Of this work
which will mean so much tor the de-
VelopmCnt of the states agricul.
tural resources.
Among the topics ,iven consider
alton at Fresno were jhc establish
ment by the California Real Estat"
Association of 4 farm land public
ity bureau, 10 give the necessary
publicity to the opportunities and
advantages of farm land settlement
in the state; appointment of 4 com
mittee by the California Real ESt"te
Association to confer with a com
mittee from the California Approv-
ed Land Settlement Association for
the purpose of listing with all real
tors, farm lands that have becE ap-
proved by the state commissioner
of real estate; :, raising u fund of
100000 to continue the study and
investigation Of water resources for
report to the 1925 legislature; sup
port for the Colorado river devcl-
opment and appointment of a com
mittcc to conduct further invcStiga-
ton and recommend the realtors
views on the proposed line Of action;
continuation OF farm land confer
enccs with a special request that
conferences be held in Imperial Nal ,
ley and Sacramento Valley at an
early date.
Real estate leaders Of California,
who addressed the meeting at FreS-
no were Bruce Cornwall, San Fran
cisco. director Of the Approved Land
Settlement Association; j. Y. Mend
enhall, president Of the association;
William Z. Herren. field secretary
of the National Real Estate Asso- /
citation; c. /. Seagrave. colonization
agent for the Santa F'e railroad;
Henry p Barbour, president of the
California Real Estate Association;
Samuel +. Johnson, promotion direc-
tor for the Los Angeles Examiner;
". c. Simmons, manager Of the San !
Francisco Chamber of Commotce; G. .
C. c. Tatum, vice president Of the
National Real Estate Association; /
Edwin T. Keiser, state real estate !
and many others.
Practically all Of these men, who |!
ire recognized as among the leading !
real estate and developmenr work !
ors of the state will he i'll T. Cen ,
tro on February 16.
The Fresno decision that land ,
colonization should not he difficult
in California, was based on The state
neut that people everywhere are
'avorablv interested in California; ,
hat California farm lands afford
higher returns upon capital and la J
)or invested than the farms of any I
,thPr state; that life in California
5 lived under better, easier, heal
hicr and more delightful natural
than in any either state. !
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01
JOB FOR IRON MAN

Los ANGELES, Cal.--Thc poliS5
are looking for single man witt
4 cast iron stomach, a strong com
Stitntion and an acid proof taroat.
lie viii be offered q job as liquor
"t9stor' for .shc department, and
the Job will consist Of trying all
so'znF'a made under the prohibition
act t" determine what percentage
Of rnuriatic acid or y!trol thcv con
tain.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01
Grayson Tells
Famous Leader
Death is Near
lContinued from page y

CONTINUED from page ~
former Secretary OF the Troausrv
McAdoo, is in California with her
husband.
Margaret Wilson, the other daugh-
ter, is also absent from Washington.
Grayson came out of the Wilson
home this morning to talk briefly
with newspaPermen gathered there.
He did not attempt TO conceal his
deep anxiety.
I'VE have got to be prepared for
some sudden happening, in view Of
the turn for the worse Mr.. Wilson
took last night,' Grayson said.
Two nurses were called in by
Grayson this morning. One is wo-
man, the ether q man.
Miss Ruth Powderly, navy nurse,
who attended Mr.. Wilson before,
and who was with President Hard
ing when he died, may be called in.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01
Meade os Go East

los ANGELES, Feb. l." Mr..
and Mrs. McAdoo will leave for
Washington on the first train avail
able. -
This was the announcement from
McAdoo S office this morning, fol
lowing receipt OF additional advice
from the east, telling them Of the
fatal condition of Woodrow Will
SON. Mrs. MeAdOO s father.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

40 and s had Il chance to make
q noise around the valley, and it
is certain that Imperial VIII know
they are in t0Wu next Wednesday
night.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

ported that Mr.. Vaney had a bad
night. Addison Narnev, who is tt
taadng the University Of Southern
California III Los Angeles, has been
sent for.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

SACRAMENTO Pacific Tclc-
phone & Telegraph Go. to erect 8
story business building.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

STOCKTON--Twcnty. five homes
TO be constructed for members Of
College of Pacific faculty.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

SAN RAFAEL-Mt. Tamalpais
Inn, DESTROYED by fire, 70 be rcplac-
Ell with $4,000 tavern.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Varney's Condition Unchanged
Word received from the home Of
George Varney at Imperial today
indicates little change in the pa
tient' serious condition. 1t was re-
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01
FIVE DROWN WHEN
BOAT HITS A SNAG
by United Tress Leased Wire

CAIRO, H., Feb. 1.-Two white
passengers and jhree negro deck
hands were reported drowned ear
" today when the steam packet
Tom G. Powell, struck Il snag at
the mouth Of the Cumberland river
near Smithland, Ky, and ssLk.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Or Harry Hooper, Dentist 81
Main Street Phone 3S2W Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Mount Signal Home Department.
Wednesday, February 6, has been
announced us the date for an all
day meeting Of the Mount Signal
Farm Home Department to be held
at the home Of Mrs. c. w. Brock
man, beginning at 1880 a. m. Miss
Orpha a. Miller will speak on "Thc
Usse Of Fruits and Vegetables IN
the Diet. - Demonstrations Of sa-
lads will be made, and these will
be served at noon, instead Of the
customary pot luck luncheon.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Exiue Rsrter.e.. skiufuI work IL
al makes OF Batteries G e Cog
rims Battery Shop. Al,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Visiting Parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy G. Bowles and son Jimmy of
Pasadena are spending several days
here visiting with Mrs. Bowles par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. c. jenkins.
Mrs. Bowles is well known here as
She was formerly assistant TO Sup
erintendent A. P. Shiblev. All.
Bowles = assistant pastor of the
First Methodist church of Pasa-
lena
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Eastern Railroad Man Here
George Waltz, general agent for the
Illinois Central railroad, left for
San Diego this morning after spend
ing several days in the valley. Mr.
Waltz visit was entirely personal
and WAS prompted by a delightful
visit which Mrs. waltz made 20 the
valley last year. She induced Mr..
waltz to take his present trip and
impressed upon him tle necessity
Of seeing Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Eat ct the Orgvu ana De com
'oriatie. Ladies rest room anc
mems smC king room. Ac
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Enjoy Your Meals at the table,
Special Dinners. Bee Cafe adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Train Delayed-Train No. 46, due
here from Los Angeles at s O clock
did not arrive here until after -
o clock because of the derailment
of box car near Calipatria. Ac-
eording to the local railroad of
flee, the car belonged in Il freight
train and its derailment caused no
trouble other than delay to the Los
Angeles train.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Broadway Chou House for tasty
dishes at every meal adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Rummage Sale by Ten Thousand
Club, Saturday, Feb. end. 417 Main.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01
Cut Down Ratties with General
Cords. Tom Gill Tire Co. adv

Real Estate Transfer Clarence
Greelea has purchased from Phillip
Schwartzbery Lots 1919, block 8 Of
the Fairchild subdivision on East
Hamilton street. The dead was
handled in Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

For Mems Work Shoes see Gun.
ningham, opposite post office. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

It's Stsve's for Steak Dinners.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

It's Steve's for Merchants Lunch
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

UISIOS HN WY IHtIA- adv
To Visit New Nephew-Mrs. Non:
J. Reid plans to leave this evening
for Los Angeles where she will spend
the weekend visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Noteworthy and their week
old son, Oliver Summers NorswoYthv.
Mrs. Norsworthy is Mrs. Reid : sis
ter, and has many friends in El Cen
tro, as she taught here prior to her
marriage. Mr.. Norsworthv is also
a former resident Of Imperial Val
ley.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Accepts New PositJon-J. a..
Peck, formerly of this city ana
recently of Santa Ana, has accept
ed position with 4 hardware con-
Germ nj Norcoa, California. Mr.. and
Mrs. Peek, who have bee nvisiting
for a few days at the J. X. Duke
home here, left yesterday for their
new location. Their many friends
wish them success and happiness in
this new venture.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Catholic Services TomoTow-In
honor of Candlemas Day, which
viii be celebrated tomorrow, mass
viii be said at ST. Mary's Catholic
Church AT O'Clock On this occa-
sion, the candles used in church
services throughout the year will
be blessed.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01
JEWS SBRTEFS
FROM CITY AND COUNTY

Alleged Parole Viola.or Arrest
ed. NJ. Thompson, who was pa
rolled several weeks ago from the
county jail, and later deserted his
family in this c-.y, was arrested in
front Of the courthouse this NOM
ing by Sheriff Gillett, who recog-
nized Thompson as the latter walk
cd along the street. Thompson was
taken to Jail to await n hearing on
charge Of violating his parole.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

A Corn Beef or Roast Beef San
dwich and glass OF beer at all hours.
At Steye's. ndv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

It's Steve's for Breakfast and
Waffles. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Automobile Stolen-John Xenos
of this city, reported to the police
that a Ford delivery car belonging
to him was stolen last night at $3.50
from the corner of SiXsa and Main
streets. The car bore California
1923 license plates 223-754, and was
q 1922 model.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Money TO LoisD on automobiles
contacts bought. Fred R. Cross
E6 Main st. Phone 359. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

General Cords are comfortable
rires Tom Gill Tire Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01
Fresh Oysters, Leefoot Cream
Waffles. Oregon Cafe. Adv.

Hotel Barbara Worthwhile de
bOte dinner $l.00. Special Chicken
dinner $l.00. Special TBone Steak
dinner soc. Special Rib Steak din
nor Soc. Seventh Stree. Entrance
direct to cafe. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Our Taffy is made of pure cream.
40c per lb. Paul's Sweets. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01
Wooda Blesy, Dance Studio. 7c3
Orange. Phone 411w. Adv

Seven Fined at Brawley-Com.
missioner Harrigan stated this
morning that seven lettuce shippers
at Brawley were fined in the jus
tiee court of that city yesterday
for violation Of the stand;, ;,rdization
act in connection with lettuce ship
ments. lie intimated that more
prosecutions may follow a check
up by inspectors recent shipments.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Reports Clothes Stolen-The III
Centre police were advised by tele-
gram yesterday that q box Of wo-
man IS clothing was stolen Wednes-
day night from a ear belonging TO
X. II. Clement, while it was park
ed in front of the Oregon hotel.
Clement did not discover his loss
until be was almost 10 Yuma. and
notified the local police from that
city. The clothes were the proper
ty of Mrs. Clement and were con
tanned in a black travelling bag.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-01

Highest Quality of Baby Rice
Corn, Salted Buttered and Popped
at the same time, sc, 10e and 25c
per package, at Paual's. adv
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-13
RUHR MEETING
FAILS AGREE
Big Fourteen to Hold
Next Conference
Thursday

LONDON. Aug. l3-The conference
held ny French. Belgian and German
representatives in Downing Street this
forenoon in an effort 10 reach a settle
ment Of the Ruhr evacuation problem
ended at l0:3O without arriving AZ a
solution. adjourning until later IL the
aftg rnCon.
In consequence the meeting Of the
council Of fourteen set for y. m. at
which it was hoped the announcement
~ a settlement would be received was
called of To enable the outside conversa-
tions to he continued.
u was announced that the next meet
ing % he big fourteen would be held
tomorrow morning.
To-day IL tha most critical day ~
the conference. Dr. Marx, the German
chancellor. declared to newspaper cor
respondents this afternoon just before
going into the five o'clock conference
with Premier Herriot az France and
Premier Thunis W Bclgigm. and their
French and Belgian associates to re-
sume their discussion of the Ruhr eva
cuation.
Premiers Hcrriot ard Thernis and
Chancellor Marx left Downing street NJ
1880 " W. without having reached an
agreement on the Ruhr evacuation. but
premier Hcrriot said that everything
was going well.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-13
new G. 0.P. STATE
COMMITTEE NAMED
tBy tn, Associ-tcd Prcss)

TT. WORTH. Aug. l3-The new r.
publican Texas executive committee
ramcd today hy the state convention
follows:
g. r. Bartlett. Linden: J. ". Brad
ford, Marshall: Gerald Fitzge raid. Nor
rim: pr. w. T.. NcAlpinc, Port Arthur:
y. VI. Merrill. Buffalo: Ray Canady.
Corsicara: y. S. Armstrong. Alba; WI.
!. Harris. Sulphur Springs; G. &. Hor-
nry, Sherman: RI. =. Lancaster, Gr,-n-
Vile; "ol. W. =. Talbot. Dallas: Charles
vi. Beck. Hillshoro: Charlie A. Boyn-
ton. Waco: j. Allen Meyers. Bryan: q.
G. Fr"nz. Lagrange; r. T.. Lee: Hous-
tor; Ben Sass. Galveston: J. r. Ballard.
Pcrvillc. y. T. Ask7v, Nixon: Mcndal
9th. Tavlor: Charles r. Y lso7, elf
ton; nr Phil n. Simmons. Parker: Or
vile Burlington. Wichita Falls: Joe VI.
Parker. Go~Tan. Y. Q. Harris. San An
relo; Dr. ?. +. Thompson. San Antonio:
Houston Jcnes. Pharr: Joe King burg.
Font Worth: VI. Il. McCune. FL Paso.
John l.. Va rhn. Lubbock: and II. s.
EX"m. Amarillo.
The rev committee held its first
meeting this afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-13
Understanding, Rotary
Aim, President Asserts
CRy The As~oriatcd Press )

DALLAS. Aug 10 Development II
understanding. good viii ana intcrua-
tional amity among the peoples NJ the
earth iS this years program for rotary in-
tcrnational. Everett ". IIill Of okla
homa city international president told
Dallas R"tarianS today III hi> first
speech since hc became president.
Rotary has already huilded friend
ships among individuals. among com
munitieS and nations" said President
flill. 1T has united men ~ - nations
IN bonds of common brotherhood n
Is pouring The light ~ understanding and
good will into the darkness created by
The four furirS that are get loose and AZ
work hatred 81 one class Of society for
another. greed which makes profiteers
AMI encourages sloth. envy which breeds
suspicion and mental blindness. and
fear. which creates lack Of decision and
drives men aud businesses to an early
grave
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-13
WOMAN HANGS
TWOCH CHILDREN
Attempts 10 Take Own
Life After Dressing
Bodies
LRv The Associatcd Pressl

LINDSAY, ont. Aug. 13-A triple
tragedy was enacted on u remote farm
nine miles south of here yesterday when
Mrs George Tanning. =. >'rauglcd her
two daughters Bcrnicc and Lois. aged
4 and years. on M improvi~cd galiows
and then attempted "a end her life ny
cutting her throat
As George Tanning the father and
husband. returned from Il visit To Lind
say. hc found his wife sitting "a her bed
with wound in her throat. In an
adjoining room he saw the children.
dressed in their best clothes. side by side
upon cot, apparently IN deep sleep.
Tanning attempted. 10 rouse Fhcm;
they did NOT respcud. n was then he
saw around their throats tightly drawn
cord Investigation revealed they had been
suspended from a plank on the tor ~ a
ci>teru in the potato bin.
flaming learned that the mother after
having hanged her children had cnt them
down. dressed them and placed them on
their bed. Then She had applied the
knife ~ her throat. She WAS given mcdi-
ral attention ami ". expected tu recover.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-13
Climbers Hang
OUer Precipice
For FiUe Hours

CHAUMOIX, France, Aug. l3.-Three
Italian mountain climbers underwent
the terrifying experience yesterday of
hanging for five hours from rope
over 5000 foot precipicc before being
rescued.
Unaccompanied By guides they had
reached the ~ mmit or the Aigutlle de
Grepon. an 1l.00O foot peak. without
mishap and were on the way back when
one slipped. dragging the others with
him down the side of the mountain.
The rope between the second and thirl
man, however. caught on rock rs they
went over the precipice. The man low
est on the rope attempted 70 get foot
ing until his comrades shouted that he
risked loosening their support.
The accident had been seen from below
and q rescue party was dispatched. The
trio were pulled up with great difficulty
and after long efforts ani were brough,
to Chauroix. One had broken leg
and the others were covered with bruis-
es.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-13
FINISH
DELAYED AGAIN
Greenland Ii a rbor Is
Too Small for Safe
Landing

REYKJANIK, Aug. 13.-Aftcr plans
had been completed here for the Amer
lean army world filters 70 hop off for
Greenland tomorrow. weather permit
ting. disquietng report today from
Naval Flight Commander Bruce q.
Leighton. on board the cruiser Raleigh
off the Greenland coast. caused a sud
den change in the schedule.
Rear Admiral Thomas 7. MaGruder
NJ once called conference with Lieut.
cnant Lowell H. Smith. the flight com
mandsr. and Major Clarence II. Crum-
line Of the army service on board the
cruiser Richmond.
Reports received from Angmagsalik
after reconnaissance fros the Raleigh.
stated that the hlrhor was too small
and too nearly filled with floating ice
- make il suitable or safe landing
lace for the filters and that il would he
impracticable far them u hon OFF from
it with n load. N ~ probable that
ncw landing place will bc selected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-13
British Papers
Score Sudan Action

LONDON. Aug. 13-The London
newspapers this morning made big
display of the disturbances in the Sudan.
which they attribute to a conspiracy Of
interested persons i'll Egypt aiming 10
ou>t the British from the Sudan and e.
tabli~h Egyptian rule over il. Agitation
70 this end has been in progress fox
some months. the main organizers being
10 IN said. the white flag society Of Cairo
Latest dispatches from Rhartum and
Cairo state that the actual casualties in
the clash at Aibara were four killed and
fifteen wounded. that no Egyptian troops
we're present ana that the trops who
fired tae shots were SudaneSe Arabs.
acting apparently without orders and
under extreme provocation from the riot
crS. British troops and airplanes were
reported IN have left Cairo yesterday 10
reinforce the garrison at khartum.