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Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
MAINLY PERSONAL

Mrs. w. S. Fawcett of Heber was
business visitor to the city to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Forster of Hers
ford, Tex, are visiting friends in the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar B. Levi of San
Diego are spending some time in El
Centre, being registered at the Ore
gon.
Special Agent Andrew Pruitt OF
Imperial Junction was here this morn.
ing. Mr.. Pruitt brought two prison
ers to the county Jail.
Prominent among the arrivals from
Los Angeles are noted the names OF
w. C. Eymann and H. c. Smith, both
representative business men.
Philo Jones of Brawley has man
aged to be daily visitor to Ell Cen.
tro this week. Mr.. Jones has beer
appearing as witness in land filing
cases.
Constable Bert Underwood of Holt.
vile was a business visitor to the
city this morning. Mr. Underwood
reported everything booming on the
East Side.
]. w. Vanness of Calexico motored
up this morning and greeted numer-
Gus friends IN Ell Centre. Mr.. Van
ness reported everything quiet along
the border.
Judge A. Haines of San Diego az
rived today for the purpose of repre-
senting several water companies in !
suit which comes before the superio,
court aturday.
Deputy Sheriff E. E. Cummins ar
rived from Yuma this morning, wherr
he had gone to- serve some civil and
criminal papers. While en- route tc
Yuma Mr.. Cummings visited the Bard
district and reports everything pro-
crossing there.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02

Probate .Matters-The hearing in
the case Of the estate of John Strunk
in connection with the sale of his
propreyt will come before Judge
Franklin ]. Cole on April ID. A pri-
vate sale is to be conducted, the de-
ceased leaving considerable property
Jessie P. Helms, Administrative of the
estate of G. s. Helms, asks that she
be discharged on April IA, having
executed the estate. J. Y. Wachtel
has petitioned the court for letters
of administration in the estate OF
Sebastian G. Eder, deceased, the hear
ing coming before the court tomor-
row.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02

For two or three years Ray Edgar
and others have had their eyes on
a beautiful mountain spot 5000 feet
high, north of Campo, where they
have sought to have 1000 acres
opened from the forest reserve for
mountain summer homes for the peo-
ple of the valley. Near by is peak
$500 feet high which gives one Of
the grandest views in all outhern CAL
ifornia. Now there is danger of this
being opened for agricultural pur-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
Will Go to Mountains
Hunting for a Resort

poses, putting the land in the hands
of few claimants, and steps are
being taken to get the secretary Of
the interior to hold this in reserve
for small holdings by the people of
the valley.
To see the spot for themselves, q
large party will accompany Mr.. Ed
gar to the mountains Sunday in a
number of automobiles, and it is
hoped that the valley in general will
give support to the movement referred
to.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
Thomas Green Hanged
For Numbering Cashier
Of Bank at Blythe

treatment and said:
II will not reveal my real name.
My mother and father are good peo-
pie, raised me properly and gave me
every advantage. I want to go to
my death with my identity unknown.
My parents know nothing of this af-
fair. Now I know they never will.
I am sorry killed the cashier, but
I fired before / realized what was
doing"
The trap was sprung at 1908 and
the body was. cut down seventeen min
utes later. Death was due to brok-
en- neck.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
New York Store Sold

New York Store SOld-N. Herr
berg and L. H.. Lippman yesterday
concluded the purchase of the New
York store, which was owned by
Harry Brownsetter. Mr.. Brownset-
ter is now conducting large store
in Yuma and will devote his time to
that end of the business. The new
owners come we'll recommended, hav-
ing been in business at Phoenix and
Los Angeles. Already new line of
goods is on the way from New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
Villa, Victorious, Is
Planning New Efforts
To Conquer Mexico

presistently denied them, but no
statement was forthcoming from the
war office. Several times mobs gath
cred on the street corners and plaza ),
but were dispersed without demon
stration when the police ordered It.
Before night it was generally known
throughout the foreign section that
Torreon had fallen. There was little
anxiety, however, and the Legations
reassured all inquirers, positively de-
nying that Villa already was moving
on the capital. :,
Juarez, April 3.-Torreon fell com
pletely into the hands of the rebels
at 1920 last night, according to an
announcement made by General Car
rama here. The news was first an
nounced to the world when bugle-
in front of Carranza's residence blew
the staccato notes Of victory. The
paen, Carranza said, sounded here
even before it was heard in Torreon,
Villa delaying it out of compliment
to his chief. Mager bulletins an
nouncing the victory after the blood
lest series of battles ever known in
modern Mexico, said that Villa had
captured a large number Of prison
ers and that the fleeing remnant of
the defeated federal army was being
pursued.
Chihuahua, April 3.-Not since the
Battle of Torreon began has day
passed without the arrival of train
load of wounded from the ranks of
Villas army and many more serious
ly wounded arrived today. Every car
penter in the city is busy making cots.
The wounded stated that the first rebel
advance on Torreon from Gomez Pa
lacio resulted in. the pitiable slaugh-
ter of 1000 rebels within few
hours, partly through series of
blunders.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02

better apply his energy in attaining
an education.
Such an excursion cannot fail 70
be of value to the teacher, i'm proving
first aid to the mind of the child m
impressing him of the wonderfuIness
Of this valley. The advantage is as
much for the teacher as the child.
Now add to the especial low rate Of
$1.00 for the round trip the offer
of $50 in gold for the best written
stories or essays from both the gram.
mar schools and the high schools Of
the valley, and no greater inducement
is possible for the attendance os
every school child.
Here is the subject: "The Coming
of the Colorado Waters to the North
End of the Valley:
Here is the inducement or prizes
offered:
Grammar school children
First prize ................... Sis
Second prize ................. ~
High school students
First prize .................. 15
Second prize ......,.......... 10
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
Bringing in Dead.

Omitted Press Day Servlce)
St. Johns, Newfoundland, April B.
The sealer Bella Ventura, with 5S
dead and 35 survivors wrecked off
Newfoundland aboard, is caught in the
ice off Cape Boanvista. The captain
has sent wireless message that the
ship was bucking the floes and prob
ably would reach port Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
Two Auto Accidents.
Omitted Press Day Service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
Santa Monica, April 3.-One is dy-
ing and five are more or less injured
as a result of two automobile acci-
dents today. The accidents occurred
on "Death Curve" on Washington
boulevard. E. P. Jennings of Ocean
Park suffered fractured skull, dy-
ing, and Warren Vance, Warren
Hucksmouth, A. B. Cone, James How
ard and Henry Lesner were all badly
hurt, but will recover.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
Roosevelt Heard From.

Omitted Press Day Service)
New York, April 3.-Today's dis
patches say Anthony Fiala, head Il
Roosevelt's exploring and hunting ex.
pedition, had arrived safely at Ma
naos, Brazil. No recent news has
been received from Roosevelt, who is
exploring the Buvieda river. Fiala
said the colonel had planned to reach
Manaos early in April.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02

Yuma Excursion-It is expected
that about $50 citizens of Yuma will
arrive here on April IL, movement
now being on foot in that city to
induce an excursion to Ell Centre. The
visitors will inspect the various in
teresting places in Imperial valley and
will be welcomed by committee of
representative business men.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
Suffragettes Busy.

Omitted Press Day Service)
Newcastle, April 3.-A suffragettc
attempted to reach Premier Asquith
en- a train in East Fife today. When
the police interfered she struggled flu
riously and was carried away uncon-
sciOus.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
(United Press Day service)

Torreon, April 3.-With Torreon
completely in his hands. Villa is pre-
pairing today for attacks on Monte
rey and Saltillo. Meantime his men
are doing their utmost to get food
supplies and make the city habitable.
A thorough cleaning was urgent il
pestilence is to be avoided, and the
inhabitants are on the verge of star
walton. Considering the number Of
men involved, the losses are enor-
nous. Two hundred rebels were
killed Sunday night alone. 1t is es-
timated that 500 federals were slain
and 1000 wounded the-same day.
Asked how many federals fell at
Torreon, Villa said:
"You will not go wrong if you say
the federal loss was total"
General Velasco, the general in
command, escaped at the last min
ute and is fleeing. Villa is incline''
to think both Monterey and Saltillo
will fall easily.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
Omitted Press Day service)

San Quentin, April 3.-Thomas
Green, murderer of William 6.
Bowles, cashier of the bank at Blythe,
was hanged at 10 this morning. He
met death bravely, without sign OF
weakness. Green, with Paul Case,
attempted to rob the bank at Blythe
and shot and killed Bowles when the
latter attempted to sound an alarm.
He and Case were later captured at
Ell Centre.
Green mounted the scaffold exactly
at 10. AS the cap was adjusted he
thanked Warden johnson for kind
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
Spring Naval Practice Ends

Washington, April 3.7-Spring naval
practice with big. guns ended today in
Chesapeake bay, and the big dread
naughts participating will weigh an.
chor and return to their home yards
and docks tomorrow for overhauling
and repairs.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02

t the superior court, as he was not
satisfied with the credibility of the
two witnesses for the city, Each OF
the detectives, who had formely been
employed at Holtville in a similar ca
pacity, are said to have received $25,
and expenses for the work.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02

Story Hour Tom0rrOw--The usual
Saturday morning story hour will be
held at the library at 10 o'clock.
All children and others interested are
invited attend. A special program
has been prepared and an enjoyable
time will be the result of attend
ance.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
School Elections Today-Much i

School Elections Today-Much in
terest IS being taken in the elec-
ton of school trustees today. One
each is being selected for the high
and grammar school districts. A heavy
vote was polled before noon. several
of the candidates working hard for
the election.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
UNITED Press Day service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
Mexico City, April 3.-During thu
afternoon rumors of the federal re-
verse were circulated with gradual
persistency. The federal officials
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
Omitted Press Day seryice)

Mexico City, April 3.-The popu-
lace today did not know Torreon had
fallen. Huerta forbade the publica-
ton of news from the front. The city
is quiet.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
Omitted Press Day Service,

Omitted Press Day Servica)
Juarez, April Generals Urbina's
and Herrera's brigades are already
on the way from Torreon to Monte
rey and Saltillo, according to Tor
reon massage received today. 1t is
not believed they will attack, how
ever, until fresh supply of ammu-
milton reaches them.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-02
Omitted Press Day service)

Omitted Press Day Serv1ceJ
Glasgow, April 3.-An attempt was
made today by suffragettes to blow
up Belmont church. Three bombs
were exploded underneath, but only
little damage was done.
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
SOUTHERN SENATORS
BAR ADJOURNMENT
Desire to Talk on Cotton Situa-
ton May Hold Congress Un-
til October ~.

Because a number of the Southern
Democratic Senators want to make
speeches for home consumption on the
cotton situation in connection with the
war tax bill in the Senate, the prospects
for early adjournment of the session
are up in the air.
Hope of adjournment Saturday mas
been abandoned. The date has been
moved ahead to about October "a, a
week from next Saturday.
Were it not for the disposition of a
number of the Senators from the South
to make speeches for the cotton bond
issue amendment, adjournment the COM
ing Saturday could easily be brought
about. The situation is disquieting to
many Of the Northern Democrats, who
want to depart and get into their CAM
paigns. 1t Is also troubling many Of
the Republicans. Threats are made by
a number of members to leave the city
and break a quorum unless there Is
prompt action on the war tax bill.
The Senate Finance Committee has
reached an agreement on the question
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
GIFT FOR REFUGEES
IS SENT TO D|NARD
Mrs. WiIbert Smith Makes Do
nation to Aid Starving in
rench City.

Efforts OF Washington residents to
help starving Belgian refugees at Di-
nard, France, are bearing fruit and a
donation, the amount of which is not
made public. by Mrs. WiIbert Smith
wife OF Lieutenant Commander Smith,
L. s. N, has been sent through a
Washington bank to Dinard. Mrs.
Leigh Carlyle Palmer, wife of Lieuten-
ant Commander Palmer, Z. S. N, is
the prime mover in the effort to help
the thousands of Belgians at D'nard,
who are reliably reported to be actu-
ally starving.
Mrs. Palmer has made her appeal
primarily to those residents of Wash
ington and other cities who have visit
ed Dinard
''Dinard." said Mrs. Palmer at the
Dresden today. has been known as a
delightful sea-bathing resort in Brit
tany, but IL Is now a place of refuge
not only for wounded soldiers whom
the governments and the Red Cross
look after, but for increasing numbers
OF vars never counted victims, the
lost and homeless and panic-dumb
women and children whom nobody is
prepared to take care Of.
IF those of us who have been at
Dinard will but send a little of the
money we have wasted there thought
)essly for nobody's good. il will now
save hundreds Of women and little ones
from desperate hunger. 1 was there
when the war broke out, and before
could get away the wretched crea-
tures were coming in, and their distress
was heartrending. Do you know what
people are like. to look at when they are
hungry
Mrs. Palmer points out that 1.-THE great
hunitarian organization, the Red Cross,
ministers to the wounded in war, and
that starving civilian refugees cannot
be aided by, the Red, Cross
An appeal for contributions to allevi-
ate the suffering Of Belgian families rem
dered destitute by the war. has just
been issued to the American public
through the newly organized central
committee of the Belgian relief fund, Of
which NJ. Emmanuel Havenith, the Bel
Etsn minister, is president, and Cardi-
nal Gibbons is honorary president The
committee, which has its headquarters
at the Belgian legation, 2011 Massachu-
setts avenue. comprises a number Of
prominent men and women of both
Washington and Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
SEEK WIDENING OF
CONNECTICUT AVENUE
Citizens Association Also Wants
Public Library in Pierce Mill
Road.

A branch of the Public Library in
Pierce Mil road. near the Bureau OF
Standards, and the widening of Con-
necticut avenue to 100 feet from Ca
thedral avenue northward Will be
sought by the Connecticut Avenue Cltl-
zens Association If the executive COM
mittee reports favorably on the prof.
ects.
The improvements were suggested by
George c. Wedderburn. who was elected
an honorary member of the association
at its initial fall meeting last night in
the Army and Navy Preparatory
School. Upton street, near Connecticut
avenue.
The association referred to a special
committee, headed by DR.. H. c. Dick
inson, the resolution introduced by Da-
vid L. Selke providing for pubic
playground in the section: The matter
Of organizing a troup Of Boy Scouts
also was referred to this committee.
Arthur E. Dowell, president. and Al
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
Here Is Good News
For Stomach Victims

Some very remarkable results are
being obtained by treating stomach,
liver, and intestinal troubles with pure
vegetable oils, which exert a cleansing.
soothing, and purifying action upon
the lower bowels, removing the OBJ
structions of poisonous fecal matter
and gases and preventing their alb
sorption by the blood. This done. the
food Is allowed free passage from the
stomach, fermentation ceases, and
stomach troubles quickly disappear.
George H. Mayr. for twenty years a
leading Chicago druggist, cured him
self and many of his friends OF stom-
ach, liver. and intestinal troubles of
years standing by this treatment, and
so successful was the remedy he de-
vised that it has since been placed In
the hands Of druggists all over the
country, who have sold thousands OF
bottles.
Though absolutely harmless, the ef-
feet Of the medicine Is sufficient to
convince any one of its remarkable. er-
fectiveness, and within twenty-four
hours the sufferer feels like a new per-
son. Mayr's Wonderful Stomach rem
edy is now sold here by James O'Don-
nell.-Advt
The Washington times., 1914-10-15

fred T. Gage. secretary, will represent
the association at the meetings of the
Public Utilities Commission. when
crowded street cars and telephone
rates will be discussed.
The invitation to send a delegate to
the annual convention of the American
December , 3, and 4, was accepted, and
President Dowell was named to attend
the sessions.
The proposition of amending the con-
stitution. advancing the election of Of
flcers from January to November, will
be considered at the next meeting.
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
Adas Israel Synagogue
To Raise War Relief Fund

A movement for raising a fund for the
relief of Hebrew families in the warning
nations of Europe was started last
night at a conference in the basement
of Adas Israel Synagogue.
A committee of fifteen, which is to be
appointed at a mass meeting of all
Hebrew societies of the District in
Eighth Street Temple. October 25. will
have charge of the fund. A list Of all
the Hebrew families in Washington is
being prepared and it is planned to
personally solicit contributions from
each for the relief Of the sufferers
abroad.
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
Reports Show the South
Is Making Big Strides

The South is making gres 1t strides in
business, industrial and commercial de-
velopment, according to economic ex-
perts. Who use rail VA reports to the
Interstate Commerce Commission in
support OF the contention that the
South is leading the country in present
day development.
These reports show that last year,
with g sloughing of in other sections.
a gain Of Sis a mile was made for the
year by railroads in Southern Freight
Association territory.
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
ELYS CREAM BALM OPENS CLOGGED
N0STR|LS AND HEAD-CATARRH GOES

dissolves by the heat of 'the nostrils:
penetrates and heals the infiamed.
nose, head, and throat; clears the Air
passages; stops nasty discharges and
a feeling Of cleansing, soothing re-
lief comes Immediately.
Don't lay awake tonight struggling
for breath. with head stuffed; nostrils
closed, hawking and blowing. Catarrh
or a cold. with its running nose. foul
mucous dropping into the throat, and
raw dryness is distressing but truly
needless.
Put your faith-just once-in "Ely's
Cream Balm" and your cold or catarrh
VIII surely disappear.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
Santa Claus Can
Ride Free

Christmas gifts to war orphans in
Europe can be carried free of charge
by the railroads from the interior
to Brooklyn, n. Y, for shipment
abroad, the Interstate Commerce
Commission ruled today
The commission stated that the use
Of railroads for charitable purposes
is optional with the railroads.
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
Big Crop of Apples Cause
Of Drop in Price Here

Large shipments Of apples from near
by States, where the crop Is said 10 be
the best in years. are being received by
prodSce dealers here. and already there
has been a marked drop in prices, with
prospects of q still further decrease.
Grapes, pears, and other fruits are also
plentiful. and are being offered at rea-
sonable prices. In many cases the sup
ply has so greatly exceeded the demand
that commission men hive been COM
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
Instantly Clears Air Passages; You
Breathe Freely, Nasty Discharge
Stops, Head Colds and Dull Head
ache Vanish.

Get a small bottle anyway. just to
try it. Apply a little in the nostrils
and instantly your clogged nose and
stopped-up air passages of the head
will open; you will breathe freely; dull
ness and headache disappear. By MORN
ing! the cataErh, cold-in-head, or ca
tarrhal sore throat will be gone.
End such misery now! Get the small
bottle Of "Ely's Cream Balm" at any
drug store. This sweet, fragrant balm
The Washington times., 1914-10-15

of the tax on domestic Wines This
has long been in dispute. The rate is
fixed at cents a gallon on sweet and
dry wines with a tax of IS cents a gal
lon on brandy used in fortifying wines.
The amendment which was agreed to
also provides for modification of pres
ent restrictions on Notifications of wines
with brandy manufactured only on the
same premises.
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
HEADACHE STOPS,
NEURALGIA GONE
DR.. James Headache Pow.
ders give instant relief
Cost dime a package.

Nerve-racking, splitting or dull, throb-
oing headaches yield In just few mo-
ments to DR.. James Headache Powders
which cost only 10 cents a package at
any drug store. It's the quickest. surest
headache relief IN the whole world
Don't suffer- Relieve the agony and
distress now! You can. Millions OF men
and women have found that headache or
neuralgia misery is needless. Get what
YOU ask for.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-10-15

pelled to place some of their conslgn-
ments In storage.
Although prices have been lower than
for several weeks. the live stock market
has been dull and inactive for the past
week The abundant supply Of fresh
vegetables at low prices and the gnusu-
ally high prices of meats Immediately
following the outbreak of war in Europe
Is believed to have caused many Wash
lngtonians to substitute vegetables for
meat to a large extent.
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
Won BernstOrff Denies
Issuing Commandments

Denial that the German ambassador
had ever laid down, the published ten
commandments stating what Ger
manys demands would be after the
war. was issued yesterday by the Ger
man embassy.
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
Find New Explosive.

NIAGARA FALLS, Oct. 15.-An ex-
plosive. claimed to be ten times as pow
erful as dynamite, has been discovered
by w. H. FILL. C. T. Lands, and T. w.
Hendrie. chemists employed by a Mag
ara Falls, Ontario, company.
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
Will Talk on War.

The War in Europe: Causes and
Remedy" will be the subject of an ad-
dress tomorrow night by Julian Pierce
at an anti-militarist meeting of the So
daist party at Pennsylvania avenue
ana Eighth street northwest
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
u. S. Consul in Charge,

The British consulate at Ostend Is
now in charge of American Consul
johnson. He took over the British con-
sulate at the request of the British
consul, after receiving authorization
from this Government
The Washington times., 1914-10-15
Funerals
Martha NOEL Thorn.

Funeral services for Martha Noell
Thorn, who died yesterday will be held
from the residence of her cousin, Mrs.
Alfred G. Osborne, Georgia avenue and
Rittenhouse street, tomorrow at p. m.