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Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
AIRMEN ATTEMPT
TO KILL EMPEROR
(By United Press Associations

Berlin, via The Hague, Sept. H..
That an attempt was made by French
and Belgian aviators to kill the Kais-
er and the German general staff by
dropping bombs on their headquarters
at Luxemburg was admitted today.
The s;rmen located the emperors' par
ty in the German legation, whence
they were directing the campaign, and
hurld four bombs, missing the build
ing. The legation was heavily guard
cd and searchlights mounted, and Ger
man aviators were ready to repel the
attacks.
William is in personal charge of
operations and communicates with the
FROM by field telegraph stations. He
occasionally makes automobile trips
to the German advanced positions, but
be has not yet visited the firing line.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
Allies On Verge Of Victory
Over the Great German Arn1v
CBy United Press Associations)

(By United Press Associations
LONDON, SEPT. 1.-THE GER
MAN RETREAT IS GENERAL" IS
ANNOUNCED AT THE WAR OF
FICE TONIGHT. "THE BRITISH
AND FRENCH FORCES IN NORTH
ERN FRANCE ARE PURSUING
THEM VIGOROUSLY. THE ENE-
MY IS RETREATING MOST RAP
IDLY EAST OF SOISSONS, WHERE
THERE ARE EVIDENCES OF DIS
ORDER. CONSIDERABLE BODIES
OF GERMANS HAVE BEEN
UNABLE TO KEEP UP WITH THE
MAIN BODY. THEY ARE SURREN-
DERTNG ON SIGHT. THE PLIGHT
OF THESE MEN AND THE RIFL-,
ING OF VILLAGES ARE EVI-
DENCES OF DRUNKENNESS ANO
DECENTRALIZATION IN THE RANKS
OF THE ROUTED ENEMY. THE
PURSUIT WILL BE CONTINUED
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
CIRCUIT ORGANIZED
BY MOVIE MEN

With a view to raising the stand
ard # pictures being shown in the
valley, the Ivy Vaudeville and Picture
Circuit was former after four
hours meeting held yesterday after
noon at the Theatre Tulane. An
agreement between the members was
signed and bonds were filed with the
county clerk.
Heretofore, each theatre has done
it's own booking, but under the new
organization C. M. Applestill of this
city, who was elected general man.
ager, will contract for all pictures and
acts to appear on the circuit. James
A. Cock was elected secretary. 1t is
the idea of the members to show
only high class productions and Mr..
Applestill stated last night that plans
were now under way to secure many
of the feature plays which hitherto
have only appeared in the larger coas,
cities.
The members of the new circuit
are: Otto Linderman of Imperial, l.
Gilbo of Brawley, Russell Jones of
Holtville, j. G. Scott of Calexico and
Applestili and Cook of Ell Centre.
That the standard of pictures and
acts to be shown in the new circuit
will be greatly improved is certain
and l.atrons of these theatres will be
assured of seeing only the best.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11

Ensenada, informed the local consul
ate east night that an application for
a concession to establish an electric
light plant and possibly a street car
system, already had been filed by Chi
cago capitalists living at Pasadena.
The matter mas been referred to the
minister of fomcnto at Mexico City
and Il is believed that favorable ac-
tion will follow.
"Another application has been sent
to Mexico City by the Los Angeles
Marine Service Company for con-
cession to run line of power boats
from San Pedro to Ensenada, touch
ing at other points along the coast Of
Lower California, where it is consid-
cred certain that profitable trade re-
lations soon will be established.
"In selecting Colonel Vela as chief
executive of the northern division Of
the territory running from Enscnada
to Mexicali, the Ccnstitutionalist Off
cials assert that factional strife will
soon disappear and that protection
will he granted, not only to foreign
investors, but to natives as we'll Ac-
cording to Consul Carrillo, the new
government expects to favor the de-
velopment of Mexico and foreign cap
ital will be welcomed.
"The new jefe politico is expected
at Mexicali today to receive the city
from Colonel Cantu, who refused to
turn it over to General Anaya, who
previously had been appointed COVER
nor Of the territory.
"The position of governor still :. is
open, according to local Constitution
alist officials, but it is expected that
the appointment will be made at the
close of the conference at Sar Diego.
"a Ace eeecsrsdsiiag to advices received latt
last night, General Angeles. former
Cons.itutionaiist secretary of war and
close friend of General Villa, ar
rived in Mexicali yesterday to make
an investigation of conditions in the
interest of harmony. Recognized as
one of the most able diplomats in the
southern republic and man of pro-
found learning, prominent Mexicans
here are hopeful that General Angeles
will lie able to bring all interests in
harmony with the policies of the new
regime"
The visit of General Angeles to Ca
lexico is explained by the following
from the Calexico Chronicle:
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
German Army In Full Retreat With Lines Of Communication Asaed
Mexican Border Presents
Peaceful Scene Again

General Felipe Angeles, one of the
most conservative of Mexico's military
men and frequently heralded as the
peoples choice for the presidency of
Mexico, arrived in Calexico this week,
coming at the invitation of Colonel
Esteban Cantu, commander of the mil
itary garrison at Mexicali. General
Angeles was on his way to Los An
geles and changed his itinerary so as
to confer with his old-time friend.
"When interviewed General Angeles
stated that his visit contained no spe-
cial significance, but, being connected
with the constitutionalist government
under General Villa, he would make
@ report on the conditions as he found
them N the Mexicali district. General
Angeles was signally honored on his
arrival at the Calexico hotel, many
prominent Mexican citizens paying
homage to the renowned military man.
General Angeles had one confer
ence with Colonel Cantu this week and
the two will have another session. Gen.
eral Angeles stated that has was prac-
tically brought up with the Mexicali
commander and that they had re-
mained firm friends, but owing to the
fact that Colonel Cantu had fought on
the opposing side during the recen.
war it would be impossible for the
Constitutionalists to accept him as
commander for the military post of
Mexicali.
"Mclchor Vela, formerly colonel
under General Obregon, is the latest
to receive the appointment of governor
of Lower California, the new official
said tc be now on his way from the
east to assume his new duties. Gen.
eral Arturo Madero, brother of the
Tiate@Mevicas, president, has bccn in
Southern California for the past week
comforting with various leaders. Col
onel Enrique Anaya, who fomented a
revolution near Mexicali, is said to
be quietly recovering at Coronado.
'In the meantime Colonel Cantu re-
mains in charge in Mexicali, and is
quoted as declaring that he would abb
dicate only when an authorized con-
stitutionalist commander presented
tie proper credentials. During the
lull Colonel Cantu is doing a notable
service in ridding Mexicali of the hop
heads, practically all of the drug
users having been ordered out or suf-
fer penalty"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
have captured 1,500 prisoners and nu-
merous guns.
Gallieni's Statement.
(By F. P. Merrick.)
(By international News Servi

(By International News Service)
Paris, Sept. 11.-General Gallieni.
French military governor of Paris,
admitted today that while the right
wing of the German army has fallen
back thirty-seven miles, under re-
Teated blows from the British and
French, the invaders are challenging
every foot of the allies advance, and
that the outcome of the great conflict
east of the capital still is in doubt.
This admission, coming on the heels
of a warning against abortive enthu-
siasm on the part of the French, has
caused feeling of pessimism and
gloom here. This feeling was les
sened, however, by report that the
French have reoccupied Meulhausen,
Alsace, and that the French arms
have been successful in Champneaux.
That the losses on both sides have
been enormous was admitted by a
French war office statement issued at
lIllS SCdGG1IlcHU Sdlu Une
Germans had secured some advantage
On the road from Nancy to Chateau
Salines, on their extreme left, but
made no mention of any progress on
the part of the French forces betewen
Vitry-L Francois and Nancy, where
they also are trying to smash the steel
line of the Kaiser's forces.
Wounded French officers and SOL
diers brought to military hospitals
say the Germans have taken the Of
-fensive at some points in the center
between Sezann and Vity-Le Francois,
and that fighting in that district is
most ferocious.
French aerial scouts report the
Germans rushing heavy guns to the
front.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
RECOUNT STILL
is IN PROGRESS
Vote CaIiforni

In the recount of the ballots by
Judge Bledsoe of San Bernardino in
the Superior court in the contest of
Brewer VS.. Cole, the work is pro-
crossing rapidly and under the pres
ent plan each side will be allowed to
withhold ballots after the count of
each precinct upon which there is any
Goubt as to its legality. These will
leter be passed upon by Judge Bled-
soc.
Under the primary law, each ballot
is entitled to a liberal Interpretation,
and those marked with pencil or in
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11

From many sources come reports in
dicating that peace is to be restored
to the Mexican border at once.
Carranza has repudiated General
knaya, who recented attempted to get
control of Mexicali, and the Ameri-
cans who were cooperating with him
have apparently changed their pol
icy and are attempting to secure their
ends by diplomacy rather than
through threat of militancy.
The United States government has
also issued an order to the American
soldiers to cease patroling the border,
and that order is reported to apply
to the entire length of the interna-
tional line, thus restoring conditions
as they were before the revolutionary
Period in Mexico.
The Los Angeles Times, evidently
speaking from inside information,
says:
Following an investigation of the
unsettled conditions in Lower Califor-
MIA, rlans have been formulated to
reconcile opposing factions and devel-
cp The county under the regime of
Colonel Melchor Vela, who has been
appointed jefe politico of the north
ern district of the territory, and not
governor as reported, according to in
formation received by Constitutionalist
Consul Carrillo last night.
"In anticipation of the cessation Of
hostilities, conference of prominent
Constitutionalists will be held in San
Diego this week to complete arrange
ments for the re-opening of several
large business; enterprises, inclldine
som of the largest mines in the pen.
insula, which have been kept closed
on account of the revolution and the
inability to obtain chemicals from the
warning European countries.
"Mcre than 10000 Mexican laborers
were thrown out of employment by
the closing down of the Boleo Mining
Company of Ensenada and scores of
these workers are being sent into So
nora and Chihuahua to obtain employ
ment in the mines of those states
which do not depend upon chemicals
tC extract the ores.
"David Larate, who has been ap-
pointed jefe politico of the city of
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
WILL CELEBRATE
OPEN ROAD TO YUMA

Imperial Valley is going to be
asked to turn out for big celebra-
ton or December 20, according to the
Holtville Tribune.
This date, according to estimate
made by Supervisor Ed Boyd, will
mark the completion of the sandhill
road to Yuma, if things go smoothly.
C. w. Barton, chairman of the road
committee, Monday sent an order to
Colonel Ed Fletcher at San Diego for
the blanks that will be put in place
over The sandhills to be shipped i'm
mediately. The planks will be un-
loaded from the cars at Ogilby and
transported to the nearest point on
the sandhill route by wagons.
Practically all the money needed to
pay the freight on the lumber and
put the planks into place on the road
now has been raised and is in the
tanks, ready to be drawn out by the
order of the chairman. The lumber
is expected to arrive about Septem-
ber IS, and plans are all completed
for work to begin Immediately on the
road.
1t is expected that meeting will
be held at Ell Centre in a few days
of committees appointed from Holt
vile, Ell Centre and Calexico to ap-
point superintendent of construc-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
Allies Take Offensive.
(By Werner)
(BY International NEWS Service

(By International news Service)
Berlin, Sept. 11-An official an
nouncement was made here today that
the allies, reinforced by fresh troops,
have taken the offensive against the
German armies and the latter's out
Iosts have fallen back upon their
supports. 1t added that the withdraw
al out posts after advancing between
MeauX and Montmiral has been made
in good order, despite superiority in
numbers of the enemy, who failed to
pursue with energy.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
(By International News Service)

Paris, Sept. 1.-THE most furious
fighting of the war is going on be-
tween Vitry-Le Francois and Verdun
today, where the German loss of life
is appalling, state dispatches from the
front. The artillery has ragged for 72
hours, interspersed with infantry and
cavalry charges, where hand-to-hand
fighting has equaled for fierceness any
in modern warfare.
Encouraging reports to the gov
crnment now lead to the belief that
all danger of the allied armies being
surrounded has passed.
The French and British have taken
the offensive at many points, while
at others the Germans have been sue. !.
cessful in efforts to break down the
allies' front.
The retreat of the Germans along
the Ourqc river, after the two days
attempt to pierce the Anglo-French
lines, is said by the allies to have de-
veloped into a rout.
The German forces at Nancy have
been driven back ten miles, it is
claimed in the French dispatches.
The Germans are short of ammuni-
tion and German prisoners say the
soldiers of the invading army have
been ordered to strip all dead COM
rades of cartridges.
The details of the fighting for the
past five days along the line from
Nanteuil-De Raouduin to the German
frontier show that the allies have wen
only after the most vigorous and de-
termined fighting. Both sides have
suffered most tragic losses in the
fighting which centered around Meux,
lie Ferte- Sous -Jouarre, Sezanna, Cha
teau, Siery and VitryLe Francois. The
French and English We're successful
all along their left flank. They have
not only rolled the German right wing
back nearly forty miles, but are now
able to carry operations on to a bat
tlefield of their own choosing.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
RUSSIANS RETIRE
BEFORE GERMANS
(By Francis Lavelle Murray
(By International News Service)

Petrograd, Sept. 1.-THE Russian
war office announced today that "a
force of Germans has taken the Of
fensive in East Prussia. 1t is admit
ted the Russians are falling back be-
fore the German advance. The only
information given out as. to the cam
raign against the Austrians is state
ment that the Russian army has
reached the Carpathian mountains and
entered pass leading into Austria
Hungary. The offensive movement of
the Germans may force retirement Of
the Russian forces that invest Koen-
igsberg.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
Leaving Belgium.
(By United Press Associations

(By United Press Associations
Client, via Ostend, Sept. 1.-THE
Germans are withdrawing all forces
from northern Belgium to strengthen
the forces in France. The soldiers
operating in this region have started
southwark. The Belgians immediate
ly assumed the offensive, harassing
the rear of the German corps in Au-
denarde, Courtrai and Renaix districts,
with heavy losses on both sides. Ger
man communication lines are endan-
gered. News of an Anglo-French raid
on them is momentarily expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
(By United Press Associations

Paris, Sept. 11.-Germany's right
wing in northeastern France was driv-
en- back from twelve to fifteen miles
today, according to Bordeaux war
office dispatch. At $3.50 this after
room the allies offensive continues.
Four days of uninterrupted fight
ing has involved the pushing back of
the German right.
The first phase of the Battle of the
Marne was very favorable to the al
lies, the Germans retreating, right and
center.
Commanded by the Crown Prince
and the Prince of Wurtemberg, the
Germans are attacking the French on
the Marine near Vitry, but have been
unable to advance.
The situation is completely changed.
The Germans have made an advance
nowhere since September 6. The enc
my, under Generals Won Kluk and
Won Buelow, fought furiously, but
vainly, to break the French center
rortil of Sezanne and Vitry.
Paris is overjoyed by the favorable
news and the announcement that the
allies center is holding and the wings
are advancing is hailed as assurance
that Paris is saved.
1t is generally believed the Ger
mans must speedily withdrawn from
France or be overwhelmed.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
New Alliance
(By International News service)

Bucharest, Sept. 11.-Roumanla,
Bulgaria and Greece have formed an
alliance, agreeing to act in commo,
in the event that Turkey enters the
war as an ally of Germany and Aus
tria. The nations have signed an
agreement that they will take prompt
action if Turkey engaged in hostilities,
but if she remains neutral they will
do the same.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11

valley, he has taken great inter-
est in the valley, with the result that
he has come to the valleys aid in this
manner.
Mr.. Bulls said this morning that
he will start making loans at the rate
of $50 bale for upland and $25 for
Durango cotton, and there will be no
delay in getting the money.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
Timken Money Available
Now For Cotton Lands

While the banks have been work
ing out the problem of getting money
for the cotton growers in the way of
loans On the crop, and the money thus
arranged for will soon be available,
S. Osmond Bulls, who has been MAX
ing farm loans in the valley for the
San Diego Security Company, has
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
Russians Punished.
(By United Press Associations)

(by united PresS AssociatfonS)
Berlin, via Amsterdam, Sept. IL
A notable German defeat of Russians
in East Prussia is announced this
afternoon. The invaders left flank
was completely crushed and the Rus
slams are in full retreat.
The war office said the victory
would open the way for Germany to
attack the Cars main army in Rus
sian Poland along the line to War
saw.
1t is possible the Germans will flank
the Russians, who have withdrawn
troops to reinforce the Galician force,
where the Austrians have resumed the
offensive.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11

arranged to make loans at once on
cotton, and no restriction has been
placed on the amount of money to
be let out
H. H. Timken, famous manufac-
turer of automibile parts, is presi-
dent of the Security Company, and,
having bought farm property here
and being well acquainted with the
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
AUSTRIA CRUSHED:
BLAMES GERMANY
(By United Press AsSOciatfo

Vienna, via Rome, Sept. IL
"Peace," is the almost universal de-
mand today. Anti-German feeling is
Increasing and the government is bit
terly criticised for permitting the Ger
mans to allow Austria to face Russia
alone, while invading France. Aus
tria has been crushed as conse-
duence.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
(By International News Service)
German Story Different.

German Story Different.
Washington, Sept. 1.-THE fortifi-
cations southwest of Verdun have
fallen before the German Crown
Princes army, according to messages
received by the German embassy this
afternoon.
"The German army is attacking the
fortresses south of Verdun," says the
dispatch. "Other forts since Wednes-
day have been cannonaded by heavy
artillery. General Hindenburg, with
the eastern army, has outflanked and
defeated the left wing of the Russian
army still in East Prussia.
"The Russians gave up fighting and
are now retreating everywhere. The
eastern army is pursuing the Russians
In scutheasterly direction toward the
River Njenen."
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
M0ntenegrins Advance.
(Ry Intern,ational News Seryice

(By international News Service)
Nish, Sept. 1.-THE war office an
nounced today that the Montenegrin
troops who CAPTURED Fotcha have eff
fected junction with the Servians
west of Vishegrad and the combined
forces are marching to attack Sara
jevi.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
Seumlin Captured.

Rome Sept 1.-THE Messagcre!
Prints dispatch from Nish saying:
Zone hundred and fifty thousand Scr
vians have crossed the Austrian from
tier and captured Semlin. The Aus
trians were defeated and retreated ir
all directions" -t.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
Seryians Gaining,

(By United Press Associations)
Nish, Servia, Sept. 1.-THE Ser
vians under Crown Prince Alexander
today occupied Semlin, Hungary, re-
rulsing the Austrians in the bloodiest
battle in the Austro- Servian war.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
(By United Press Associations)

London, Sept. 11.-The war office
has announced that the German re-
treat continues and that the British
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
Only "Retired" !"

(By United Press Associations
Petrograd, Sept. lit is admitted
the Russians in East Prussia are re-
tiring to new defenses opposing the
large German force from the west.
The Germans include several army
corps withdrawn from France.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
Torpedo Beat DESTROYED.

(By United Press Associations)
Trieste, via Rome, Sept. 11.-An
austrian torpedo boat has been blown
up by mine off Fasana, it was an
nounced today. Most of the crew were
saved.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
Saved Great Wealth.

(By International News Service)
Paris,f Sept. 1.-THE Bank of
Trance has safely transported to safe
ty all it's bullion reserves. The gold
weighed 1892 tons; the silver, 5000
tons. 1t was transported in barrels
of 80 pounds each, which filled 1872
railway cars. divided into seven trains.
1t reached it's destination without a
hitch.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
Great Cold Wave.

Great Cold Wave.
(By International News Service)
Babyan, N. H., Sept. 11.-Mount
Washington is snowbound. There
have been no trains up or down since
Wednesday. The winds are blowing
in some places 120 miles an hour and
mercury is down to 20 degrees above
zero. Snow is four inches deep.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11

(By International News Service)
Rome, Sept. ia Cettinje dis
patch states that the Montenegrins
have blown up an aqueduct supplying
water to Cattarro, owing to failure
Of their bombardment.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
To Relieve KOenigsburg.

10 heneSe NOeMgSDurg.
(By United Press Associations)
Pe:rograd, Sept. 1.-Two German
army corps are reported en- route to
relieve Koenigsburg, which the Rus
SLAMS are bombarding.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11
Urge Full Attendance
10 Close Irrigation Petition

There will the
Tulane be
the within
Der
the Irrigation District petition. Only
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11

any way defaced contrary to the law
governing the case, will be considered
from the viewpoint of the intention of
the voter.
In view of the fact that the num-
Ter of ballots to be passed upon is not
known, it is probable that the outcome
of the recount will not be decided up
on for some time. 1t is believed the
actual work of counting will be fin
ished today, but the discussion of
those in question may occupy some
days.
Vote California Dry
Omitted Statement.
(By United Press Associations)
Paris, Sept. 10.--The bordeaux war
office $3.50 statement was omitted to-
day for the first time since the fight
ing began. General Gallieni report
ed the fighting continuing without
material changes.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-11

ton en- the road. Supervisor Boyd
has been mentioned as the man to
superirtende the work, and l.. F.
Gray probably will have direct charge
Of the road building.