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Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-08
Third Serious
Fire in Seattle

SEATTLE. Feb. s. W.P)-A sec
end fire within a week and the
third within six months, struck the
Seattle waterfront early today,
sweeping through the oceanic build
ing and destroying large quantities
of stored furniture, furs and govern
ment equipment.
The fire ragged for nearly three
hours and all equipment in the city,
including fireboats, was called to
check the flames. Origin of the fire
was undetermined.
Unofficial estimates placed the
damage at more than 100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-08
Fits Will Not
Withdraw Name

Los ANGELES, Feb. s. Up)-
Despite propaganda to the contrary,
District Attorney Buron Fits still is
in the race for the gubernatorial
nomination as strong as ever, his
office announced today.
Reports printed locally said that
rumors had been started that Fits
was to retire in favor of Friend
Richardson, former governor of Cal
ifornia.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-08
WEATHER DELAYS SEARCH

NOME, Alaska, Feb. 8. W.D--
Continued bad weather again today
halted further search near plane
wreckage for evidence of the fate
of Carl Ben Eielson and Earl Bor.
land arctic aviators missing since
they left Teller November o TO Fly
to the icebound motor ship Nanuls.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-08
ELECTRICIAN KILLED

LOS ANGELES, Feb. S.-U.H-
Wien his safety belt broke while
he Was working on an elcetric sign
on the sixth floor Of of tie Scclrity
buiGlhS, in the center Of lhe down
town district, Charles w. Titus, 80,
electrician, was hurled to his
death today. Pedestrians narrowly
missed being struck by his body.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-08
ADMIRAL PARALYZED

WASHINGTON, Feb. s. U.P) -
Admiral Charles +. Hughes, chief of
naval operations, who was stricken
i'll at his home a few days ago. has
suffered mild stroke of paralysis,
acting Secretary of Navy Jahncke
stated today.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-08

An expert estimate shows that
$40,000,000 will be expended in the
San Joaquin Valley during 1890 by
business and government interests
OH new development.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-08
PHOENIX
OUTLOOK
HOPEFUL
New California Effort to
Reach Agreement on
Water Encouraging
MAY RECALL POUND
Los Angeles Rumor Says
Governor Dissatisfied
With Him and Bacon

PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. S.-U.P)--
The apparent deadlock between
California and Arizona commissions
ers was broken at noon today at the
tri-state Colorado river conference,
when the California delegates sub
mitted new proposal for division
of water.
Col. William J. Donovan, chair
man and personal representative of
President Hoover, said he would
probably cancel his reservations to
return to Washington tonight.
The Arizona commissioners i'm
mediately went into executive ses-
sion to consider Arizona's new of
fer.
Col. Donovan declared the Cali.
fornia and Arizona delegates would
meet with him late today, when
the new proposal will be gone over.
This move by California was un-
expected. Earlier In the day, the
California delegates had apparently
shown desire to stop further nego-
tiations over water ALLEGATIONS with
Arizona.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-08

The proposal as submitted by Cali
fornia declaring the latter "anxious
to make one more effort to agree on
division of the Colorado river wat.
ers" was as follows:
l. Nevada to have 100000 acre
feet.
.. Utah and Nevada to have all
water necessary for use on areas of
those states in which it could be
made available.
3. Arizona to have all water of
the Gila river and other tributaries
except whatever amount may be al
lowed to reach the main stream.
Also the amount used in that state
from the main stream at present.
4. California to have all water
now diverted from the Colorado for
agricultural and domestic use.
). The remainder of the M in
stream to be divided equally be-
tween Arizona and California. -.
6. The Mexican burden to be
shared equally by California and
Arizona.
Z. All other points to be left to
The secretary Of the interior for set
tlcment under the Boulder Dam act.
Section number four of this pro
posal probably will provide the only
contention Arizona may have. 1t
Is not known definitely what amount
Of water now is being used from
the main stream by Imperial Valley
and other California points. Esti-
mates place it at from 2,l59,OOO to
100000 acre feet.
Formerly Arizona was understood
TO have asked that this amount be
considered as part of California's to-
tai diversion. If the two commissions
can come to an agreement on this
Point, it was believed a definite set
tlement of the water dispute may be
made shortly.
Section number seven, Colonel
Donovan explained, was merely an
answer to Arizona's statement yes
terday concerning the attitude of
Utah and New Mexico on power and
revenue development. Under h is
StNllbH, an mdti'is VI WV SUI ''Vo'@
be settled by the secretary and furth-
er conferences between states prob
ably would not be necessary
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8. W.H-
The Daily News said today it had
learned from apparently reliable
sources that Governor c. c. Young
may recall two members of Califor-
MAS Colorado river commission If
the present conference at Phoenix,
Ariz.. ends in disagreement.
According to the article, the two
men are Earl C. Pound, of Imperial
Valley, and former Mayor John l..
Bacon, of San Diego. They would
be replaced with linen who can har-
monize with other California inter
csts at the next meeting" it said.
Demands for the entire California
allotment of water from Boulder
dam by Imperial Valley, have split
the California commission and help
ed to block tri-state agreement.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-08
MINISTER RESIGNS

SHANGHAI, Feb. =. W.P Re.
ports received here today said 6 T.
Wang, the Chinese foreign minister,
had resigned.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-08

There will be citrus growers
school at Redlands, san Bernardino
County, March 4-6.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-08
TRANSFER
MEASURE
RATIFIED
House Passes Bill Putting
Prohibition Bureau Un-
der Mitchell
WHEELER CURIOUS
Montana Senator to De-
mand Investigation of
Enforcement

prohibition bureau from the treasury
10 the justice department as recon-
mended by the Wickersham law en-
forcement commission, was passed
by the house today without n record
vote.
This was the first of the admin
istration's prohibition enforcement
measures passed by either house of
congress.
Both vets and drys supported the
measure on the ground prohibition
enforcement is logically duty Of
the justice department rather than
the treasury.
The bin now goes to the senate
where prompt enactment is antiei-
pated.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. tU.H-
4 congressional investigation Of pro-
hibition enforcement will be de-
manded in n resolution to be offered
in the senate next week, Senator
Burton X. Wheeler. Democrat, Mon
tana. announced today.
Wheeler said he was writing 4
resolution proposing that the judi
eiary committee conduct the inquiry.
Wheeler, dry is not member of
thr committee.
Threats that such resolution
would be offered were made by
Wheeler a week ago when he ques-
tioAed the transfer of Prohibition
Administrator John +. j. Herbert
from the Baltimore district to the
Montana Idaho area. His present
move is prompted not by this ease,
however, bnt by desire TO ascer-
tain facts concerning enforcement
methods.
The Herbert case was cleared up
for the present at least when Pro.
hibition Commissioner Doran an.
nounced he had investigated the un-
published charges against Herbert
and found them to be false. Herbert
returned TO his post.
al think the public should know
bow the bureau is being conducted"
Wheeler said. "Evcry one realizes
enforcement has broken down not
only in the large cities but in many
localities, including my state. I feel
congress should ascertain if proper
methods have been employed"
Other drys, including Senator
Rorah, Republican, Idaho, have been
dissatisfied with the personnel of
the enforcement bureau and proba.
bly, would support Whceler's resolu'
tion. hut the greater number of sen.
atorial drvs have been opposed to
anv investigation.
While this new move complicated
the prohibition situation in the SEN
ate, the house was rapidly moving
forward toward passage of the
Williamson bill proposing transfer
of enforcement from the treasury to
the justice department
The house parliamentarians be
lievc the transfer bill will pass late
tonight, but the fight around the
amendment leaving the industrial al.
cohol unit in the treasury is yet in
doubt.
The senate continued general de-
bate upon the tariff, Independents
and Democrats arguing with Repub.
licans about the effect of the revised
bill which the coalition is writing.
Evening star., 1930-12-15
100000 ARE SLAIN
IN CHINESE STRIFE
Reds and Bandits Blamed
Also for 500, 900, 900 Dam
ages in One Province.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
SHANGHAI, December Is. - Figures
compiled by the Vernacular Press here
today. indicated Communists and BAN
dts in Kiangsi Province had slain 13o,-
900 persons and destroyed property
valued at approximately $100,o0o,o00
thus far this year.
The Verr aculars said millions OF res
idents in the stricken province, fearing
the outlaws and despairing of the fu-
ture, had migrated during the year into
other provinces.
These figures, while considered In
some quarters as excessive, present
striking evidence of the amazing de-
struction of life and property by out
laws roaming the Yangtse Valley, whose
continue daily.
Government Plans Drive.
The Nationalist government, under
President Chang Kai-Shek, IS giving
almost its entire time to elimination
OF the bandit-C Communist menace. The
President is now near Kiukiang, confer
ring with his lieutenantS preparatory
to taking the field against the elements
constituting the most serious danger
to the Nationalist government.
President Chang already has offered
$780, 900 Mexican (about S17,0OO) reward
for the head of any one of the several
outstanding Red leaders. He plans
within short time to lead his army
through the stricken areas, seeking to
crush permanently the evil doers there
and thus bring security and prosperity
to the population.
Details of the reported massacre Of
the inhabitants of Lichow and Using
shih. Human Province cities, by Com
muniSt bands and Of the alleged cap
ture of 900 citizens Of Ningtu, Kiangsi
Province, were sought by Chinese au-
thorities.
The Human massacres were reported
yesterday by foreign ships plying the
Yangtse River near the City Of Shasi.
The advices indicated the Reds plan
Evening star., 1930-12-15
AID GIVEN FARMER
JAILED IN DRY CASE
Insists He Does Not Know
Person Who Gave Him
Liquor Month Ago.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CADILLAC, Mich, December 15.-
Two movements were under way today
in behalf of Frank Harrand, young
farmer, who is under an indefinite jail
sentence because he has insisted for
more than a month that he does not
know from whom he obtained liquor
that caused his arrest for drunkenness.
A group of Cadillac business men
plan to subscribe to fund to be used
in an appeal to the Supreme Court
of the State. At the same time, State
Representative Frank P. DARN of De-
troit has conferred by telephone with
Harrands attorney, Henry Miltner, and
has promised to act for the prisoner
if convinced that his confinement Is
unjust.
With public sentiment here divided,
Z. j. Millington, recorders judge, stands
adamant that Harrand must stay in
Jail until he tells from whom he OBJ
tanned liquor at a dance November z,
when the young farmer was arrested.
''I'll keep him in jail 10 years If neceS-
sary," he said.
Harrand still insists that he drank
from a bottle a group of men was pass
ing around in the darkness outside
and that he cannot identify the man
from whom he obtained it.
In his cell Harrand yesterday gave
newspaper men a picture of conditions
on his farm, 40 miles away in an ad-
joining county. His wife, he said must
operate his dairy farm in addition to
her household duties and the care of
three children. the oldest years of
age She is milking nine COWS and
hauling the milk to a station 3 miles
away, he said.
Evening star., 1930-12-15
PAPERS USED AS MONEY

CANBERRA OP).-One of the best
"trade" items for the natives in the
New Guinea hinterland is a bundle of
old newspapers, says the Australian
commissioner in that inundated terri
tory.
The bushmen cut the pages into
small strips, which they use to roll Gig
arettes, sticking them with tree gum.
Coastal traders and labor recruiters
have been buying old newspapers in
Australia in ton lots. A bundle Of old
newsprint is a greater argument than
glass beads. blunt iron knives, violently
colored calico, or even the popular
gramophone needles, used as spear
points.
Evening star., 1930-12-15

Of the Chinese republic, advised Hong
kong authorities they were in danger
Troops and gunboats we're dispatched
however, when Hainan authorities APP
pealed to Canton, the provincial capi-
tai, for help.
Evening star., 1930-12-15

q detachment Of Chinese troops headed
for Hollow, Hainan Island, when Com
munistic disturbances were reported to
have grown to serious proportions.
American missionaries on the island.
which comprises the southernmost tip
Evening star., 1930-12-15
WASHINGTON, MONDAY

tack there was not determined. The
provincial government was said to have
ordered troops from Changsha to Lichow
to oppose the Communists.
An American destroyer, British
sloop and three Chinese gunboats and
Evening star., 1930-12-15

routed government troops at Ningtu
and then escaped to the mountains
along the Kiangsi-Fukien border with
1000 citizens as hostages.
Whether members of the Finland mis-
sion at Tsingshih suffered in the at
Evening star., 1930-12-15

would annihilate the population once
they entered the town. The Reds also
were said to have threatened dire pun
ishment to the citizenry of Tsingshih
for resisting their advance.
Communists were declared to have
Evening star., 1930-12-15
to attack Shasi also.

to attack Shasi also.
Both Tsingshih and Lichow had been
beseiged for several days. Citizens of
Lichow were reported to have manned
the walls of their city, resisting the
Communists until the latter vowed they
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-29
COMMON COURTESY ON HIGHWAYS

Judge HinsOn Thomas of the Globe municipal court,
has given a most sensible the problem of why
so many automobile accidents when he declares
that lack of courtesy displayed by many auto
lists responsible large for the mounting toll of
motor fatalities and injuries.
1t is somewhat of anomaly to think that in this
in which charity kndness and courtesy have been deve
oped such marked degree in the majority of ndividu
ais there still class which rudeness boorshness and
disregard for the rights and feelings of others have at the
time developed to such state where they threaten
the lives and safety of those who the highways.
No doubt individuals of this class annoy and insult
others in many other places besides the highways but
there place where their dscourteous actions carry
such danger and peril to life and limb the roads
Driving at an unnecessarily excessive rate OF speed
driving in middle of the highway passing car when
another coming close in the opposite drecon returning
to the right side of the road too quickly after passing car
going the direction failure to dim or lower bind
ing headlights night leaving rocks and Instructions on
the highway after making repairs driving with one or no
headlights after dark parking the highway at night
with tallights displayed the of horns with dlsa
greeabe and unusual noises disregard of traffic rules with
city limits makes only partial list OF the SINS ana
offenses which make driving dangerous.
Yet is comforting reflect that for each of the
pests who make driving dangerous and unpleasant there
dozens of motorists with the highest of courtesy
and regard for the rights of others
1t is a case for slow education coupled with wise reg
uations there every to believe that the evils
pointed by Judge Thomas will be gradually eradcated
At least may hope for time when consideration for
the rights of others universal that the few who fail
to practice it will be punished by public opinion where
they cannot be punished by laW-Globe Record.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-29
HOW BIG is A MAN?

In copyrighted article published recently John Car
lve in discussing big moved by small things asked:
How big is big man moved By small mites? Mighty big
men have been moved by kinds of small things Even
mite can make the biggest of do scratching.
tack the seat of a chair make the largest OF us
move in hurry but the small things referred to by Mr.
Carlyle not material things but minor measures that
stamp even giant in size with smalness of spiritual
stature He tells of financial giants who jealous
of each other and of editor entrusted with the des
TIMES of a great publication The time came when an
article certain subject desired and man alone
had all the facts and looked that topic in the
detached desired but the editor would not COM
municate with the writing because he had in
jured the editors petty vanity says Mr. Carlyle Was this
editor worthy of his job he asks? Certainly and this
stature of soul applies to entrusted with the
destinies of state or nation
No man who holds grudges and is revengeful because
certain ones do agree with them is big AS
Carlyle apty says: These things may njure himself
day. The stronger is the less he fres about
fles He in the who is preyed upon by little
things little Big pasturage for the
feas of temper.-The Messenger.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-29
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RADIO PROGRAMS

(Time given is Eastern Standard;
subtract one hour for Central and two
hours for Mountain timeD
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-29

Installed capacity. 10000 killio-
watts.
Average annual revenue, $780,,
Reservoir area involved submerg-
ence of old town of San Carlos, es-
tablished in 1872 as military post
for Apaches. Notable for locale of
Geronimo, Apache Kid, Naches and
other Apache Chieftains. Involved
removal of 20 miles of Southern
Pacific r. R. running from Bowie
to Globe. Cost of removal $2,4O0,-
600, of which Government paid ST.
100000. Indians removed, $50 in
over 100 homes and teepees. so
government and traders buildings
torn down and salvaged.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-29
EDITORS ARE HUMAN

When doubtful situation arises in town it is quite
fashion remark that he ought to say some
thing about that The citizen feels quite certain
he could run newspaper better than the editor does and
he were publisher of that sheet he'd show em you bet
if he has horse he would do just
as the editor does-put the soft pedal family
church squabbes scandals not involving major principles
and such matters of minor Importance will adjust them
selves with the passing of time. The newspaper critic
ought not to expect the man to advocate or
attack any proposition which he himself has not the
age support assa over his signature. The ed
tor is willing to push any project in the public
interest But he is not willing pull chestnuts out of the
fire for individuals mnOrites-C Chandler Arzonan.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-29
M. |. DURHAM, Agent
DISTRIBUTION OF MAILS

All letters dropped up to S:29
a: m, dispatched on train No: 4
east bound.
All mail distributed to boxes and
general delivery open at $50 a. nj.
All letters dropped until $40 p.
IN. dispatched on train No. 13 west
bound.
Lobby open from 700 a. m. to
900 p. m.
DORA H. MUTT, Postmaster.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-29
COOLIDGE DAM DATA

Elevation top of dam,2 feet
above sea level
Height of dam above bedrock,
$50 feet.
Height OF dam above stream-bed,
22O feet.
Thickness of domes at bottom
u feet.
Thickness of domes at top, feet
Length of dam on top, $50 feet.
Length Of dam on bottom, 800
feet.
Distance from rear of dome to
toe of buttress 286 feet
Buttresses spaced $50 feet on
centers.
Buttresses from 60 to "a feet
thick.
Area of land submerged. $4,000
acres.
Reservoir length, % miles.
Reservoir capacity, 100000
acres.
Will irrigate (present designa-
tion) 100000 acres.
Concrete in dam, POS. 900 cubic
yards.
Steel (reinforcing) $500 tons.
Rock and gravel excavation, $780,
600 cubic yards
Present stored water supply,
170,600 acre feet.
Present available above pen
stocks, 145,1O0 acre feet.
Area cultivated this year $4,000
acres.
Annual runoff Gila river 3S5,OOO
acre feet.
Duty of water, acre feet per
acre of land.
Congressional Act authorizing
construction June 7th, 1924.
Preliminary construction started
Mach 1st, 1925.
Construction contract let Novem-
Der 1st, 1925.
Contractors, Atkinson, Kier Bros.
Spicer Co., Los Angeles.
Construction work started Jan
uary 1st, 1927.
Dam completed January 1st, 1929
Storage of water started Novem-
Der 18th, 1929.
Appropriations for dam costruc-
ton, S5,5OO,OOO.
Estimated cost entire project,
| $1O,OOO,OOO.
Project lands all in Pinal County
100 miles below dam Immediately
adjoining Salt River Project on
South
Ownership, $4,000 acres Indian;
/ $4,000 acres white.
Railroad, Southern Pacific thru
center of project running from Tue
son to Phoenix
Principal towns, Florence, Cool
idge, Casa Grande.
Climate, average maximum tenn
perature 113 degrees F. Average
minimum 81 degrees F.
Precipitation, 10 inches; soils
gravelly loans to heavy silt
Crops, cotton, cantaloupes, let
| tuce, alfalfa, oranges, lemons,
dates, grapefruit, figs, olives, grain
cereals, corn, watermellons, etc.
Power plant at base of plant.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-29
COOLIDGE COMMUNITY
CHURCH
Third and Dina

Rev. Earl NJ. Ward, Pastor.
Rev. j. w. Henderson, PastorEm
erituS
Preaching at II a. m. and s p. IN.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
intermediate and Senior Endeav
or, 1:30 p. m.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-29
FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST
CHURCH

Sunday school meets each Sun
day at 10 a m.
b. Y. P. L. meets each Sunday at
7:30 p. m.
Prayer meeting each Wednesday
at S:30 2. m.
You are welcome to all these ser
vices.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-29
TINE TABLE
Southern Pacific r. r.

EAST BOUND
No. y, due 2:O7 a. m, flag stop.
No. 1O4, due S:4O a. m, regular stol
WEST BOUND
No. 1O3. due 9:O2 p. m. regular stop
Office Hours.
Agent, 500 a. m. to 400 p. m.
Operator. 700 p. m. to 800 a. m.
M. |. DURHAM, Agent
American Express and Western
Union Telegraph Co representa-
t;Ve.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-29
INFORMATION
COUNTY OFFICIALS
Court House in Florence

Court House in Florence
SHERITF-Walter Laveen.
TREASURER-Alva l.. Weaver
COUNTY ATTORNEY Ernest
w. Mcfarland.
SUPERIOR JUDGE-E. l.. Green
CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR
COURT-Dan Bennett.
SCHOOL SUPT.-Margaret T..
Randell
ASSESSOR-Thad Moore.
SUPERVISORS-J. w. Ray, Supe-
rior; Carl Lynch, Ray; Robert
Denton. Casa Grande.
Supervisors meet first Monday in
each month.
RECORDER Matte NJ. Hall.
OFFICIALS AT THE CASA
GRANDE RUINS
Distance from Coolidge
One and One-half miles
FRANK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ent of Southwest Monuments.
NJ. O. EVANSTEAD-Chief Clerk.
FRANK L. FISH, Ranger.
The Coolidge examiner., 1930-08-29

Friend referring to newborn
babe)-JuSt think, Tom, there's
your son having his first day of
crying.
Dad can hardly think it IS, jim
sounds to me like he's had a lot
of practice before.