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Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-20
IMMIGRATION MEN SPOIL PLAN
OF CLEVER RUSSIAN REFUGEE

A story of the clever manipula
ton of a gang Of smugglers, bring
ing Russian aliens into the United
States, was unfolded by Chief In
spector NJ. l.. Chaffin following the
arrest of George Miasnikoss al
Kane Springs recently by Immigra
tion inspectors. The chief inspec
tor also intimated that trace of the
gang has been found and that sew.
eral arrests win be made soon as a
result of the. capture of Miasnikoss.
The story deals with three months
oi training in Mexico by Miasni
koss preparatory to his crashing
the gate at the port Of entry in
Calexico 1t was n lesson well
learned, but after making his way
into the states Miasnikoss ran in
TO engine trouble with his high
powered car which ultimately led
to his arrest.
The story unraveled was as fol
lows:
Miasnikoss was member of the
white army of Russia and saw serv-
ice in European Russia and Siberia.
He was refugee, going to China,
then TO Japan and finally crossed
the ocean landing in Mexico. Al.
took up his residence in Mauzanillo,
Mex, going from there to Quay
mas and finally to Mexicali.
The Russian admits that much of
thc story and the next three months
Of his life are set forth in the
ory advanced by the immigration
officials. They believe that after
arriving in MeXieali Miasnikoss a
ligued himself with the smuggling
ring in an effort to gain entrance
TO the United States and that the
three months were spent i'll prepar-
ing for the adventure.
II is believed that an automobile
was purchased for him in San Fran
cisco, Los Angeles mans address
being given and license procured.
This car was then taken by mem
hers of the ring into Mexico where
the Russian spent considerable time
In mastering the running of the
machine. Soon he was ready for
the big event and last Saturday
was the day set. The machine was
a high powered car and gave him
an even break in case of suspicion
TO get clear by running il out with
the authorities.
Everything ran smoothly at the
start. Miasnikoss approached the
port of entry at CaleXico. He
beamed at the officials as they
hurried through the long string of
cars in the ) o'clock rush. He
flung a smiling Isl, senor,' at
the Mexican customs men and a
laughing Hello greeted the
Americans. He was stopped by the
American Officers for moment.
"Where are you from and where
are you going,' they asked.
"Los Angeles. both fines he
replied pointing at the certificate
of registration displayed on the
dashboard.
There was little to arouse sus-
pieion and the officials quickly
passed him.
Miasnikoss chuckled as he "step
ped ON the gas breezing his way
through FL Centre and on toward
Los Angeles.
Then things began to happen. His
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-20

mong them his recently completed
navy epic Convoy" acted as. as
sistant to Mr.. Creelman in the di-
rection of "High Hat," said to be
even funnier than Bluebeard 8
Seven Wives.
The "High Hat" cast, in addi'
tion to those already named, in
cludes Lucian Prival, recently sign
ed on a long term contract by First
Nationals Osgood Perkins and Iris
GRAY, Paramount School star
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-20
Who's got the rnakI|

Light Up. Here's the biz; srnokc'
thrill. That cool, refreshing taatc Of
good old Prince Albert. Mid and mellow
az morning in June. Mild, but with thai
rich, round body that makes every c;ga-
rctte smoke! If you've followed me
SO far, J. can sisn-oG right here,
Maybe you've often wanted t. smoke
Pipe, but never were convinced that
you could. I'd Ike to leave this thought
with you. Prince Albert l2as done more
for pipc-shy tacn than AIRY other brand
that ever was. II doesn't bite the tongue
or parch the throat. I suggest you try
Prince Albert.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-20
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS OF
AI.AMIToS SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that sealed proposals will be re-
ceived up TO 1000 o'clock a. m,
| on Monday, August 1st, 1927, by
| the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Imperial. State of Cali
f0rnia, for the purchase, of bonds of
the Alamitos school District in the
sum of Fous Thousand (s4000.00)
Dollars.
Each Of said bonds will be dated
June Goth. 1927 and will bear in
terest at the rate Of six (6Tc) per
cent per annum, payable semi-an-
nually; both principal and interest
to be payable in lawful money of
the United States at the office of
the treasurer of the County Of I'm
perial, said bonds will be eight (S)
in number of the denomination of
$4,000 each payable as follows to-
wit:
Bond No. /, Five Hundred Dol
lars, to run three years;
Bond No. >. Five Hundred Dol
lars, to run four years;
Bond No. 3, Five Hundred Dol
lars. 10 run five years;
Bond No. 4, Five Hundred Dol
'ars, to run six years;
Bond No. S, Five Hundred Dol.
lars, to run seven years;
Bond No. 6, Five Hundred Dol
lars, to run eight years;
Bond No. 7, Five Hundred Dol
| Iar- ~ ruu Dioa veors
Bond No. 8. Five Hundred Dol
lars, TO run ten years.
The bonds herein referred to were
voted for the purpose of raising
money for making alterations and
additions to the present school
building of the Alamitos School Dis
trict. and for supplying said school
building with furniture and appara-
tus necessary for schoo purposes in
said building and its additions.
ALAMITOS SCHOOL DISTRICT
has been acting as a school district
under the laws of the State of Cali.
fornia continuously since January
7th, 1909.
The assessed valuation Of the
taxable property in such school dis
trict as shown by the last equaliz-
! ed assessment book Of said County
of Imperial. State of California Is
! 1850. oo1 90. and the total amount
Of the outstanding bonded indebted
ness of said school district is moth
ing.
Each bid must state that the bid
der offers par and accrued interest
to date of delivery and state sepa.
rately in words and figures the pre-
m INN, if any, offered for the bonds
bid for.
A certified check or cashier s
check in the sum of Five (5T) per
cent Of the amount of said bond
PAYABLE TO the chairman Of the
Board of Supervisors must accom-
| pany each bid as guarantee that
the bidder, il successful, will accept
and pay for the said bonds in aeeor-
| dance with the terms of his bid,
and said check shall remain in the
hands of the Board Of Supervisors
until all of said bonds are paid for.
The Board Of Supervisors reserves
the right TO reject any and all bids.
! BL ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS of the County of
| Imperial. state Of California, made
July 9th, 1927.
c. G. MOUSSEAU,
CLERK OF the Board of Supervisors,
y j. =. Stewart, Deputy Cle.k.
..- 1915
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-20
New Coaches on
Valley Trains

A new type coach is being put
into use on trains -s5 and 46 of the
Southern Pacific railroad. These
trains operate from all valley points
to Los Angeles and back and the
new coaches have been placed on
these trains to take care of increas
ed passenger traffic during the sum
mer months.
The new coaches increase the ca.
pacity from 90 to 81 passengers and
are built on the same construction
plan used in making Pullman ears
Six wheel trucks are used and the
heavier materials add greatly tc
the riding comfort of tho ears. The
coaches were first used on these
trains yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-20
SWAIN KIDNAPS BIG GIRL

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2o.-Ac-
cused of kidnapping a 23O pound
girl, Juan Machuco was cnroute TO
san Bcrnardino today to answer
the charge. The girl is Augustine
Quesada, Is, who was found with
Nachuco when he was arrested here
ON telegraphic warrant, police
said.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-20
UNION PACIFIC WORTH
MILLIONS
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON. July oO.-Thc
Interstate Commerce Commission TO-
day placed tentative valuation on
the Union Pacific railroad as of
June 80, 1919. of S242 6,352, on
its total owned property and of
$2t2.964 .56S on its total used pro-
pertv.
a lake of 80 acres is to be made
at Idyllwild, San Jacinto noun
tains.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-20

Work on the Puddingstone dam
in Los Angeles county, will be be
gun within the next 81 days.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-20

There are 1900 acres of corn in
the Chino district of San Bcrnar-
dino county.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-20

Riverside has let a contract for
completion of the last unit OF Its
water works system for $72, ,o44.3o.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-20

Africa: W. r. Duruz, Assistant
Pomologist. University of Calf
ornia is in charge OF tht course.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-07-20

THAT'S easy. PA. has the makin's-
the makin's of the best homc-rollcd
cigarette that ever met a match. I'd
better put that another way, because this
cigarette never met its match in the
homemade field. 1t stands alone, ur-
matched and unchallcnged. You can
prove it.
Just get yourself some Prince Albert
and the makin's papers. Then do your
little hnger.exercise. Notice how easily
this crimp-cut tobacco rolls. Doesn't
hutter to the foo. with the first little
breeze. Stays put in the paper. But
that's lust an item after all.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
TAX POSITIONS
Will Be FILLED
BY EXAMINATION

The United States civil service com
mission repcrtes that the bureau OF
international revenue is in need Of
300 agents for income tax work in
the field Wt
An examination has been an
nounced by the commission to fill
these positions under the title of
junior auditor Applications can be
filed until August a3
Salary on entrance Is set at 81. %
a year. Hig.ler salaried positions are
titled through promotion
The examination will include tests
i'll accounting and auditing and q
rating on education and experience
Full intorlnuti,n may he obtained
from the United States civil service
commission, Washington. d. c.. or
from the United States civil service
board of examiners at the postoffice
or customs house in any city.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
STATES METHOD
OF ASSESSMENTS
IS DISCUSSED

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., July 26, GA
defense of the state tax commission by
its chairman, Charles r. Howe, indi-
cations that the valuation of irrigated
lands in the Yuma and Salt river
valleys would be increased, ana a pro-
test from assessors Moore of Pinal and
B. E. Ming Of Yuma against present
methods of assessment on irrigated
lands as well as other property fea-
tured The first days sessionsgof the
Arizona tax conference.
The protest came when Assessor E.
B. Oglesby Of Maricopa county told
the conference that his office assess
ed irrigated lands at approximately
SO per cent of their actual value and
both Moore and Ming asked that the
assessments on their respective coun-
ty'S lands be reduced to equalize with
the Maricopa assessment.
1t was brought out during the en-
suing discussion on that classification
that every other assessor in the state
was endcavoring to use a 100 per cent
valuation or as near that percentage
their respective counties. ....
The assessment of smelters in Gila
county by Assessor Duncan brought a
protest from members of the tax COM
mission and statement that the
commission had found it necessary
each year to increase the assessment
on that class of property in Gila. The
assessment smelters and appurtenances
in Gila showed a decrease of So $780,
215. 1t developed during the session
that the states value of concentratorS
had increased $646983, despite the
fact that two concentratOrS had been
dismantled during the year, one in
Greenlee and one in pinal.
Members of the commission said the
new concentrator at Clarkdale and
the completion of the teaching plant at
Inspiration and the new lead smelter
of the Phelps Dodge corporation at
Douglas accounted for the increase.
Answering the attacks made on the
tax commission by Secretary OF State
James H. Kerby, Chairman Howe en-
phaSized that the commission has con-
Sistently endeyavored to treat all class
es of. property with equal fairness. He
stressed that range cattle valuations
have been reduced so per cent since
the peak years, sheep valuations have
suffered reduction of 371s per cent,
mines have shrunk 33 per cent and
merchandise stocks 20 per cent
Howe expressed a1nazement that the
head of another department. of state
government would lend himself to
others "who would impugn the motives
of three men on the tax commission" !"
< Concluding his remarks about the
activities Of the secretary OF, state IN
tax affairs, Howe said: ~
eff the secretary of state and ex-
officio lieutenant governor will devote
his energies to the duties of his own
office, and restrain himself in att
tempting to NEEDLE with other off
cials, he will find that in the future
it will not cost the state of Arizona
95 cents to collect one dollar, as itsdid
in the case of the motor vehicle ,driv-
er'S permit and title law"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
OUSEOFCOVERNORS ADVOCATED
TO UPHOLD RIGHTS OF STATES

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich, July
26 GA "house of governors" COM
posed of governors from all the
United States, organized to effect
lively uphold states rights and to
"play a powerful part in the nom
partisan political life of the country"
was advocated by Governor Albert
G. Ritchie of Maryland at .as banquet
tonight attended by delegates to the
annual governors conference
An organization, ION a stronger and
more comprehensive basis than the
yearly association meeting, with a
competent secretariat and trained as
sistants and adequate facilities" was
pictured by Governor Ritchie as an
ideal outcome of the annual confer
ences held by the governors.
ton such as we can form would have
"It may be true that an organiza-
no legally recognized standing; that
ways and means of meeting it's ex-
penses would have to be discussed; !;
that congress and legislatures might
ignore it's efforts; that in the last
analysis it could only consult, debate
and agree or differ; but it seems to
me that such an organization as I
suggest, permanently alert and work.
ing to protect the true scope and to
assert the rightful functions of the
states themselves could not fail to
check the modern drift to excessive
centralization and could not fail to
be an agency Of government in a
very real and high sense" Governor
Ritchie declared.
Strong and effective state action,
rather than remote and uniform fed
eral action is desired, Governor
Ritchie. said, and the proposed house
of governors-a league of states, as
he termed it-"could so function as
to uphold states rights and could
become in effect almost the third
house in the republic
Half the issues that now eventuate
in federal legislation and federal
bureaus could and should be handled
by the states" the governor asserted,
"but there is no effective medium by
which or through which the demands
for progressive state action or for
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
FOR
C. M. T. C. WIRE
THE COMMANDER

July "a, 1927.
Camp Stephen D. Little.
"Office of the Commander.
There is. a long waiting list for
the citizens military training camp,
and those who have been selected
and find that they cannot attend
are asked to. notify the commanding
officer by wire at once so that those
on the waiting list may be considered
to fill the places made vacant by
those who cannot attend.
"a j. DAUGHERTY,
Commanding Col 25th In1ancry"
The above quoted letter has been
received at this office to be pub
lished as a notice to all those con.
templating entering the citizens
military training camp at Camp
Stephen D, Little in the near fu-
ture. 4ft
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
PLAYGROUND CHILDREN
WILL REHEARSE TODAY

Children at the playground this
morning will practice on the play
"The Story That Had No End" Those
taking part in the play were asked
to. go to the grounds at o'clock.
Folk dancing will be held at 10
o'clock. Any girl is privileged to
attend this class free of charge.
The remainder of the morning will
be devoted to games and swimming.
In the afternoon there will be an
other bean bag tournament. There
is a prize for the girl and boy who
gets high score.
The girls will make crepe paper
flowers. They have already learned
to make a number of different kinds
of flowers. Materials are furnished.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
CITY COUNCIL ).
APPOINTS MAN
TO VACANCY

At the regular bi-monthly meeting
of the mayor and common council
of the city Of Douglas, w. w. Young
was appointed to fill the vacancy in
the council occasicned by the resig-
nation two weeks ago of Roy Hiatt
Young is connected with the Naco-
zari railroad. This appointment is
for the second ward and Young will
officiate until the next election.
Further consideration Of the an
nual budget was taken by the coun.
cilmen and routine business was
transacted.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
Body Of Prominent
Man Arrives From
South; Burial Today

The body of Ygnacio c. Corella, pro-
minent citizen of the republic of Mex
leo who died in the interior was
brought to this city from Naco late
Tuesday escorted by a guard of honor
made up of the leading citizens of
this section of the border country.
Funeral services will be held from the
family home in Aqua Prieta at IL
o'clock this morning.
The remains lay in state in the ad-
ministration building in Aqua Prieta
following the arrival here. Corella's
body was shipped north on a special
car ordered by President Gales from
Mexico City. Porter and Ames NOR
tuary have charge
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
LEAD CONCENTRATES
SHIPPED TO SHELTER

During the past week so tons O;
lead concentrates were shipped to
this city. The ore came from the
Bunker Hill properties in Tombstone
and with, thess lead concentrates came
Is tons of high grade ore.
The concentrate and ore were sent
in two shipments, the first being
that of 20 tons of concentrates and
the high grade ore, and the second
being that Of 80 tons of concen-
trates. N''' Il! -,,.
The properties being worked are
all leased there being about 70 men
working now in the various mines in
Tombstone.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
VELVET HATS ARE
FORECAST FOR FALL

PARIS. (P)-Milliners predict that
silk velvet with brushed nap like
mans silk hat will be co-favorite
with felt for winter. The outstanding
velvet which was launched without
much success last winter will not be
revived, it is generally understood.
The new velour is very soft and
pliable and will lend itself to small
tucks and to draping even better
than felt the modistes say. Some OF
the advance winter hats Paris is see
ing now are of the brushed velour.
Most of them have irregular brims
or no brim at all.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
James McKinnon Will
Co To Roswell School

James McKinnon, VINO has attend
the. Douglas high school for the past
three years, will enter the Roswell
Military Institute at Roswell, N. NJ
in September for his senior work.
His change in plans resulted when
his parents moved to Austin, Texas.
McKinnon. was football, basket
ball and track star at the local school,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses, were issued this
past week at the county seat in
Tombstone to Joe Chapman and
Iona Netherton, Of Patagonia. Fell
zardo Fezec!leas and E'loisa >Car5ojal,
of Risbee; S. j. Reynolds and L. E.,
Jones, of BiSbee, and w. R. Glass"
cock and Nellie Myers, OF Douglas.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27

making letters in three major sports
last year. He was, conceded the
strongest candidate for the quarter
back position on the varsity grid
team this fall. Aside from his attn.
letic record, McKinnon was promin-
ent in class activities ana was busi-
ness manager of the 1927 Copper
Kettle. He $ the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. McKinnon:
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
DOUGLAS. DAILY DOLNGS

On Vacation
Mrs. Kate Goodrich has gone to
California on two weeks vacation.
In Apache
Attorney Bruce Stephenson motored
to Apache Tuesday where he passed
the day attending to business affairs.
From Bisbee
Harry Ladd was a business visitor
here Tuesday, having motored here
from his home in Bisbee.
From McNeaI
George Hart, resident of McNeal,
was here Tuesday on combined
business and. shopping trip.
New Car
E. w. Smith, of the Nu-Way
Cleaners, has purchased new Essex
coach.
Mrs. Cobb Better
Mrs. Mildred Cobb, accident VIC
tim, is reported to be slightly i'm.
proved at the Calumet hospital.
Leave Hospital
Mrs. James Hanson and small baby
left the Calumet hospital yesterday
for their home at 921 Greene street.
Improving
Mrs. B. H. Robson who has been
critically ill at the Calumet the past
week is reported improving.
To San Diego
Mr. and Mrs j. A.. Howell will
spend two weeks vacation in Los
Angeles and San Diego.
Back AT Work
Mrs. Inez Homer who has been ill
is back at her work at the Phelps
Dodge store.
Engineer. Here
sid Smyth, county engineer, with
headquarters in Tombstone, was a
Douglas visitor this week.
Returns
o. A. Ash, deputy sheriff, was a
1OHlpoCOuc N1oALOA -NAOAAudJ. WAAAC @0
the county seat he attended to nu-
merous business affairs.
To Tyrone, N. NJ
L. L. Mcdaniel, chief chemist at
the Copper Queen smeiter, has gone
to Tyrone, NJ M. on business. He
is expected home in a few days.
Quite Ill
Information received here is that
Mrs. Earl Evans is, critically i'll in
Los. Angeles. A son was born to
Mr. and Mrs. Evans last week.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
ANNOUNCEMENT

There will be no dance at the Par
ish House Thursday night as the
Modern Melody Makers will play at
the Country Club. Patrons OF the Par
ish House dances are requested to at
tend the dance at the Country Club
Advt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27

uniformity or concord can make them
selves felt, except through the federal
government itself or through 48 sep
arate movements in 48 separate
states"
Just because an infinite variety of
contracts and conflicts are interstate
is no reason why the states should
not work them out if they had some
organ of expression or direction, Gov
ernor Ritchie pointed out
Approximately 700 persons, including
chief executives and representatives
of more than score of states at
tended the banquet which was given
by Governor Fred W.. Green OF
Michigan.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
Trash Burns

Trash Burns
Box 81 sounded an alarm Monday
evening at about 7:30. The fire de-
partment arrived on the scene to find
that the fire was a trash pile at the
corner of Fourteenth street and A
aenue in the alley. The flames were
quickly extinguished and no damage
was done.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
To CIarkdaIe

Miss Alma Hickman, who has Been
visiting in Douglas as the guest OF
her sister, Miss Ida M. Hickman,
departed for Clarkdale, where she will
be the guest of another sister who
lives there Miss Ida M. Hickman,
of this city, will go to Clarkdale later
in the summer and the party will
motor to the Grand canyon.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
COUNTRY CLUB FETE

Dinner served at seven. Bridge play
begins at eight. Jitney dance starts at
nine. Music by Modern Melody Max
ers. Thursday night at the Country
Club.-Advt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
Visiting Here

Visiting Here
Charles Cunningham is visiting
his family here from Phoenix.
Cunningham is now employed with
the Pratt-G Gilbert Hardware COM
pany in Phoenix. He sells whole
sale supplies in various Arizona and
New Mexico cities.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
From Rucker

From Rucker
Caleb Holden was a Douglas visitor
Tuesday. He reports that the heaviest
rainfall ever known took place Sunday.
The creeks were higher than ever
before and the old time resident of
the district stated that they had never
before seen such heavy rainfall in
the canyon.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27

SEE The Gloverized Cleaning System
and you will want your clothes
Gloverized The Wardrobe Cleaners.
Phone 272. 858 F Ave,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
Returns From Visit

Returns From Visit
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Taylor and E.
E. Taylor motored to. Stafford Sun
day evening and spent Sunday night
and Monday there as the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. John West. They re-
turned here Tuesday.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27

This was the last straw The old
master became enraged. He threw
his paints to the floor and shouted:
Leave my studio, young lady. III
never paint another slicker for you as
long as 1 live!"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-27
Girl Reserves Meet

Girl Reserves Meet
There will be meeting of the
Girl Reserves in the Y. w. G. A.
building this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
All members are urged to be present
as important business will be dis
cusSed.