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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-11-20

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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-11-20
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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1914-11-20
CITY DIRECTORY
Telephone Exchange.
Visitors Hours mt Asylum.

Operators on duty day and night.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
M'KEEBY HOLDS OUT
A DIRE THREAT

Los Angeles, Dec. 21.-Declarations
that indictments would be asked from
the grand jury against ten prominent
politicians, saloon men, gamblers and
others, and that at least 125 wit
nesses would be subpoenaed before
the grand jury to testify on the pro-
lection of vice, were made today by
City Prosecutor McKeeby as a result
Of his open break with Mayor Rose.
Indications also point today to a wi
dening of the breach between the
mayor and Police Commissioner Vim
cent Morgan. Morgan joined forces
with McKeeby and after a short con-
ference in the latter's office Morgan
left hurriedly to carry on in person
the investigation Of the alleged vice
protection.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
Slow in Arriving.

Los Angeles, Dec. 21.-At p. M
cnly one of the six United States ar
my aeroplanes which left San Diego
this morning had arrived. Another
got lost in the haze and landed ten
miles south of the city. 1t is not
believed anything, serious has hap
pened to the other four machines, but
it is believed they landed somewhere
to the south, as they had only fuel
enough to last until 1870. The ma
chimes are scheduled to leave here to-
morrow to return to San Diego, par
ticipating en- route in a great scout
ing contest, when the flyers will seek
out concealed troops maneuvering at
different points in Southern Califor-
MIA, and then report the locations at
North Island, off San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
German Statement.

Berlin, Dec. 21.-The counter at
tack made by the Germans against the
allies in Flanders and France is hav-
ing successful results, says long
statement issued here this afternoon
In the eastern theatre of war the
Germans continue their attack on the
Russian position in Poland. The state
ment in part is as follows:
"French attacks on Nieuport were
repulsed yesterday. We also re-
pulsed attacks between the canal and
La Bassee. We attacked the posts of
Anglo-1ndian troops, stormed and cap
tured their trenches and dislodged
them from their positions with heavy
losses.
"We captured one cannon, five ma
chine guns, two mine throwers and
270 English Indian prisoners. includ
ing ten officers"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
CHEER FOR COTTON MEN.

WORD FROM THE EAST IS
CHEERING TO C0TToN GROW
ERs. THE MARKET LAST WEEK
RAN So A BALE BETTER THAN
THE WEEK BEFORE. THERE IS
GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN THE
EUROPEAN SITUATION AND
COTTON is MOVING MUCH
MORE FREELY. SEVERAL NEW
ENGLAND MILLS BEGIN TODAY
RUNNING TWENTY-FOUR HOURS
TO MEET THE GREAT INCREASE
IN THE DEMAND FOR AMERICAN
GOODS, WHILE A GOVERNMENT
REPORT OF AN INCREASE OF
TWO AND A HALF MILLION
ACRES OF WINTER WHEAT is
TAKEN TO INDICATE A REDUC-
TION IN COTTON ACREAGE
NEXT SEASON.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
Warsaw BOmbarded.

London, Dec. 21.-A Central News
dispatch from Rome states that, ac-
cording to a report from Warsaw,
that city was bombarded Saturday by
a Zeppelin. Eighteen bombs were
dropped, demolishing two houses and
killing ninety persons. Fifty others
were wounded. Later six bombs also
were dropped from German aero
plane, but small damage was done in
this supplementary bombardment
A heavy mist was hanging over the
city when the Zeppelin approached.
Owing to the hazy atmosphere, the
presence of the giant airship was not
detected until it was about mile from
the city.
Warsaw had been on the lookout for
Just such an invasion and preparations
had been made for repelling aerial
raiders following the two previous at
tacks on the city by German aero
planes which dropped bombs, one of
which wrecked the front of the Unit
ed States consulate.
A minute after the Zeppelin was
sighted no less than 40 high angle
guns mounted on housetops and at
street corners were raising fusil-
lade of shells about the flyer, but the
raider seemed to bear charmed life.
1t swooped across the city, letting go
highly explosive projectiles as it
passed On an answering course.
About ten bombs fell in the vicin-
ity of the railway station, where great
holes were torn in the ground and
the streets were blasted by the force
of the explosions.
A number of women and children
were among the dead.
After completing circuit above the
city, the airship turned leisurely in
the direction of the German lines and
apparently unhindered by the terrif
fic fire of the Russian guns, disap-
peared in the mist.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
British Steamer Sunk.

San Francisco, Dec. 21-The Brit
ish steamer Drummuir, from Swansea,
England, owned by and consigned to
Hind, Rolph & Co., of San Francisco,
is reported to have been sunk by the
German cruiser Leipzig shortly be-
fore the Leipzig was sent to the bot
tom in the naval battle with the Brit
ish squadron off the Falklands.
The information reached here today
in London dispatch. The crew, with
Captain Eagles, are reported to have
been set ashore at Cape San Antonio
The Drummuir is now SO days out
from Swansea and has not been heard
from, but Mayor Rolph still is in
clined to doubt that the ship is lost.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
Fighting Prohibition.

Los Angeles, Dec. 21.-The fight in
the courts to have the new Arizona
prohibition amendment declared un-
constitutional was opened here today
before Judges Arskine M. Ross, Olin
Wellborn and Sawtelle. At the open
ing of the court Judge Ross an
nounced that he did not believe this
tribunal had jurisdiction under the
act of Congress, as he believed the
intent of the congressional act was
in reference to statutes and not con-
stitutional amendments. After lengthy
arguments on both sides, the court ad-
journed, scheduling a lewiston on the
point raised for late today.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
RAILROAD MEN HERE
TO INSPECT VALLEY

A delegation of important eastern
representatives of the Southern Pa
cific Company are in the valley today
studying conditions that they may be
able to properly direct homeseekers
coming to the coast this year.
They are under the escort of f. S.
McGinnis, district passenger agent OF
Los Angeles, and j. R. Downs, COM
mercial agent of Riverside. Members
of the party are j. l.. Gallagher of
Philadelphia, William B. Johnson OF
Baltimore, Frank e. Hiltz of Boston,
T. b. Brennan of Buffalo, Otto Schu-
macher of New York and James Smith
of New York.
C. E. Paris escorted the visitors
over the Barbara Worth hotel, where
they went to the roof and took in the
great panorama of the valley and
mountains.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
Cold But Clear Weather
Is Prediction of Bureau

After number of gloomy days that
seemed wholly out of place in Impe-
rial Valley, there still is no local in
dication of the change which the
weather bureau says is coming.
The slight rain of early last week
has been followed by no more rain
here, though there was heavy show
er Saturday evening at Calexico.
The county roads have been inn
proved by the rain, but it is time for
q return to the sunshine and balmy
zephyrs for which this region is fa-
nous.
Clear and Cold.
Los Angeles, Dec. 21.-Warnings OF
severe frost tomorrow morning have
been sent throughout the citrus belt
of southern California by the govern
ment weather bureau.
The forecast is: Fair and cooler to-
night, fair Tuesday. Severe frost
Tuesday morning.
The storm is over, according to the
weather experts.
In the East.
New York, Dec. 21.--A heavy sleet
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
FIVE CHINAMEN UP
ON GAMBLING CHARGE

Watching proceedings with charac-
teristic stocism, five Chinese are today
facing a gambling charge in the city
recorders court. The greater part of
the morning was spent in examining
and selecting jurors, but with the re-
sumption of the trial this afternoon
il is expected evidence on both sides
of the case will be introduced.
Shortly before court was dismissed
at noon today Deputy Marshal Tyson,
who made the arrest, took the stand
and testified that he had watched the
defendants participating in the gam
ing for more than twenty minutes.
Evidence, which consisted of several
pairs of dice, was first introduced by
the city, and this was followed by the
introduction of more evidence, con-
sisting of a number of markers"
The arrest of the Celestials took
place more than a week ago and a
subsequent search at the county Jail
disclosed $395.75 apportioned among
the five men, despite the fact that
they emphatically asserted "they were
only playing for fun"
When interrogated shortly after the
close of the court this morning one
of the Chinese declared it was only
a friendly game and that no money
had changed hands.
Some curiosity is being aroused
among the spectators at the trial as
to what the correct name is for the
markers" Except for their size and
the decided coloring of the spots, they
resemble closely set of dominoes,
."Overgrown dominoes," markers"
and "scorers" were some of the names
suggested, but no one was able to de-
termine just what the correct name
was. The Chinese were unable to ex
press in English what the markers
were called and in lieu of a better
name they are passing under that cog
nomen at the trial.
The prosecution is being conducted
by City Attorney Larew, while At
torney C. l.. Brown is appearing fol
the defendants.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21

Found Guilty-Just an hour and
thirty minutes elapsed from the be-
ginning of the trial until the jury re-
turned a verdict which resulted this
morning in the conviction of Baba
Singh, Hindu, and Charles Murphy,
charged with a statutory offense. The
case went to the jury shortly after
II and after deliberating less than
twenty minutes the foreman an
nounced a verdict of guilty. The
prosecution was conducted by Deputy
District Attorney Welch.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
Nctice-COunty Warrants Payable.

Nctice-COunty Warrants Payable.
County warrants are now payable
as follows:
General Fund, registered prior to
Dec. 21,N1914, Registered Nos. 327 to
531, both inclusive.
Salary Fund, registered prior to
Dec. 81, 1914, Registered Nos. 50 to
147, both inclusive.
Road District No. 1, registered pri-
or to Nov. II, 1914, Registered Nos.
144 to 202, both inclusive.
Road District No, 8. registered prior
to Dec. 10, 1914, Registered Nos. to
%, both inclusive.
Road District No. A, registered prior
to Dec. 10, 1914, Registered Nos. 121
to 176, both inclusive.
Road District No. 5, registered prior
to Dec. 81, 1914, Registered Nos. IL TO
AT, both inclusive.
]. STANLEY BROWN,
Adv201 County. Treasurer.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
THAW MUST GO BACK
TO THE ASYLUM

Washington, Dec. 21.-The Supreme
court today decided that Harry K.
Thaw must be extradited from New
Hampshire to New York to answer
the Indictment for conspiracy. The
Supreme court decided that extra
dition proceedings which New York
had instituted to bring about his re-
turn were valid aLu that legal pro-
ceedings in the federal courts to pre-
vent his return must no longer stand
in the way. The writ of habea cor
pus, granted him by Federal Judge
Aldrich of New Hampshire was dis
missed.
eve regard it as too clear for
lengthy discussion that Thaw should
be led up at once" was the conclud-
ing sentence in the courts opinion.
The mandate of the court becomes
effective at the end of sixty days. The
New York authorities may either put
Thaw on trial for conspiring with
others to escape from Matteawan asy-
lum, or may peremptorily place him
in the asylum itself. Under the de
cision of the court their choice is open
to them.
Boston, Dec. PA futile attempt
was made to get Thaw on the tele-
phone in New Hampshire today when
the decision of the United States Su-
preme court became known. Thaw's
secretary declared Thaw had nothing
to say regarding the matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21

There are a dozen or SO families
in and near FL Centre in dire need
CT help. Assistance has already been
given in several cases, but more is an
absolute necessity. Are you doing
your part to help?
Careful invetigation is made in each
case before giving to make sure the
givers are not imposed on, and it is
hoped every resident will make some
contribution to this cause. Money can
be left at any drug store or newspaper
office, to the turned over to the As
sociated Charities, of which Rev. Bak-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
Man and Opportunity Can
Be United IF We So Desire

You ought to quit your lodging! No German bomb
can hit you here.
We may sympathize all we should with the suffer
ing people in Europe and matter OF current history
Of the utmost Importance should follow the develop
nents in the yOnder.
But as matter of business it is for to keep peg
ging away at affairs
And even while the greatest period of destruction the
world has ever known prevails in Europe and in Mexico
we here are as ever building empire and never for mo-
ment should we forget the task that lies before u.s.
The closing days of every year bring more of pres
sure upon us all than any other period The taxes are to
paid and business houses struggling to get their ac
counts in better shape and the please remit refrain is
ever in the of the business man.
But there satisfaction in the fact that just ahead
lies the year with its brighter prospects,
The crisis in the affairs of the nation has been passed.
Industrial and commercial institutions taking on
vigor and activity not of late The great grain
crop of the Middle West is moving out and more than
million day in cash is moving into the pockets OF the
producers The horses and cattle and sheep and hog pro-
ducers selling their stock for good prices in gold
The financial veins Of the whole nations becom-
ing more active as the fiscal heart beats faster.
We are told that there will be meat famine before
this war is ended because of the great demands of Eu
rope but you stake your fortune the belief that
the American farmer will do his utmost to meet the de-
and and land in those sections particularly adapted to
the production of food will be in greatest demand.
Imperial Valley is the greatest livestock country in
America Nowhere else does such surety of wealth await
the farmer.
We are doing little or nothing to make this fact
known great rush of people to the California exposi
tons about to set in and could divert thousands of
those visitors to the valley would set to work to do
The Valley Chamber Of Commerce is trying to bring
about such an united effort and will do much good.
But yet nothing is being done by the real estate in
terests which still in the dumps Too many yet
like the man waiting for the to back up to be MIXED
1t is not by such process that work accomplished
was not in such ways that $4,000 persons cooned
here.
A hundred thousand farmers in the Middle West have
made fortunes this year in grain They know that the
future lies in livestock They have the and in
Live operators today could bring the and the oppor
tunty together.
But it is much pleasanter to sleep these cool
days.
Cannot we lay hands to the big task ahead? Can
not we reach after the tens of thousands of coonss
we need and tell them have the very opportunities they
are looking for?
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
(By Franklin P. Merrick)

Paris, Dec. 21.-The French and
British artillery have got within
range of Roulers, in West Flanders,
and are shelling that city. Supreme
efforts have been made on the Ypres-
Wervick line to get long range guns
within range of Courtrai, but this was
hindered by swampy ground.
The great battle has now been in
progress exactly one hundred days
and, while the allies have made good
gains at numerous points along the
300-mile battle front, at no place has
their offensive resulted so far in de-
cisive achievements.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
French Claim Gains.

Paris, Dec. 21.-The assault is
maintained by the allies in Flanders,
resulting in further gains, according
to. the official statement of the war
office this afternoon. 1t also states
that the first line of German trenches
southwest of Loos has been captured.
The statement accuses the Germans
of bombarding the hospital at Ypres,
and say they are also shelling Arras.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21

er is chairman, or provisions or cloth
ing can be left at the Life Line Mis-
sion, corner of Fifth and Commercial
streets, with assurance that all will
be made use of judiciously for the re-
lief of the needy.
There ought not be child in the
city missed on Christmas, and there
ought not be a family go to bed hum
CRY and cold at night. There will
not be if each does a little to help in
this work.
Work Of Mission.
In response to an appeal from the
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21

storm in New York and Pennsylvania
has crippled railroad traffic, demor-
allied telegraphic and telephone COM
munications, and caused serious dam
age. Practically every train into New
York is late. Local transportation on
the surface and elevated lines is main
tanned with great difficulty. Only a
few wires are working between New
York and Chicago.
Saratoga Springs, N. Y, Dec. 21.-
A heavy snowstorm here promises to
break the record for snowfall this
year. Eight inches have already fal-
len, with no indications of ceasing.
This, with the storm of Saturday, has
piled the snow to depth of eighteen
inches.
Detroit, Dec. 21.--The heaviest
snow of the season has fallen.
Denver, Dec. 21.-Colorado and
Wyoming today are experiencing the
coolest weather of the season. At Pu-
eblo it is IA below and at Denver 7
below.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
TO Restrain Italy.

Rome, Dec. 21.-Prince Won Bue-
low, Germany's new ambassador to
Italy, called at the foreign office to-
day and was given cordial greet
ing. The new envoy is a general fa-
vorite and it is felt he can do more
than any other man the Kaiser could
send to keep Italy from casting her
lot with the allies. Though it is as
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21

Road MISUNDERSTANDING
the supervisor from the Fifth dis
trict to draw from the Holtville- Yuma
road fund check not to exceed $2,-
600, to cover freight on the planking
to be used on the State Highway, was
the text of a motion adopted by the
board of supervisors during their ses-
sion this morning. The money, it is
said, will be available at once.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
German Losses.

The Hague, Dec. 21.-The latest
casualty list issued from Berlin in
creases the German losses in killed,
wounded and missing to 100000 men
in both the eatern and western the
a part of November and give no cas-
ualties for December.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
DAILY STANDARD FOUNDED AUGUST, 1so
Arr 11nu Dntng rntr 31art tn Hflp the Nrrny?

Mission, ladies of the Ten Thousand
Club are filling stockings to be dis
tributed Christmas eve, so no child
may lack.
The ste ,ings are to be left at Rum
sey's Department Store any day be-
fore Christmas. Give age and sex on
stocking, for whom it is intended.
Any contribution of groceries or
provisions left at the mission, corner
Fifth and Commercial, the day before
Christmas, will be delivered to those
in need.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21

the worlds greatest pitcher, who re-
Gently signed a two-year contract with
the Federal league which calls for
$45, 900, the highest salary ever paid
to ball player. 1t is said that every
time Johnson pitches in scheduled
game he will pocket $5 bill for every
ball he throws, but will bat for
nothing.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21

More Highway Bonds-Imperial
county is to purchase, in addition to
what it already has, State Highway
bonds to the amount of $4,000, the
bonds to draw per cent interest,
according to instructions issued this
morning to the county treasurer by
the board of supervisors. This is the
third allotment the county has pur-
chased.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
Germans Advancing.

Berlin, via Amsterdam, Dec. 21.-
The capture of Skierniewice, an i'm
portant railroad center in Poland, 40
miles from Warsaw, by the German
troops is reported in a dispatch from
Breslau today. It's capture shows the
Germans have advanced thirty miles
since taking Lodz.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21

Case Dismissed-After three con-
tinuations, the case of Richard Gosh
ner, charged with manslaughter, was
this morning dismissed on motion of
the district attorney. The defendant
was represented by Attorney Sey-
mour.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21

Meet With SupervisOrs-The grand
jury will meet with the county su-
pervisors on December %, according
to an announcement made by the su-
pervisors today.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
Kaiser Has Recovered.

Paris, Dec. 21.-The French foreign
office today gave out a dispatch from
Bern stating that Emperor William
has completely recovered and returned
to the front December II.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
Milk for Britain.

Peoria, ILL.,, Dec. 21.-A local manu-
featuring concern today received an
order from the British government for
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
Battles Hundredth
Day Still Undecisive

serted that Italy intends to maintain
neutrality, she has made all prepara
tions for war.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
Crushing Defeat.

Washington, dec. 21.-The consti-
tutionalists have met a crushing de q,
feat at Apizaco and Puebla at the
hands of Zapata troops, according to
q dispatch to the state department
from Consul Hanna at Vera Cruz
Nine cars of wounded have arrived
at Vera Cruz and more are expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21
TRYING TO PREVENT
CLASH AT NACO

Washington, Dec 21.-The admin
istration is confident the Naco situa-
ton will be disposed of without re-
course to arms. General Scott is try
ing to induce the Mexican factions
to stop firing over the line and ex-
poets soon to meet Maytorena and
Hill, whose forces are causing the
trouble.
Consular Agent Carothers has no.
titled the state department that May
torena already has begun withdraw
ing his troops there to point twelve
miles from the border.
Vessel Seized.
San Diego, Dec. 21.-Advices were
received here today that the Jebsen
line steamer Mazatlan has been held
at Ensenada by the military authori-
ties at the Lower California capital.
The exact nature of the charges
against the vessel have not been
learned, but it is believed that Colonel
Cantu, commanding the Villa forces
in Lower California, has seized the
vessel because she has been engaged
in carrying Carranza troops from
Mazatlan to La Paz and Topolobampo.
The Mazatlan is under Mexican reg
istry, but is owna by Frederick Jeb-
sen, a German. She was scheduled
to come to San Diego for fuel oil
when seized.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-21

25O,O00 crates of powdered milk. The
mills began grinding away tonight and
the order will be filled as fast as the
powdered milk can be manufactured.