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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

ness, not knowing where one is and 1eel1ng caught in on every side is dreadful to me We do guards, each section till about 4:3o in the morning,
 With slight sniping to remind one of the Germans, then we form up and off again, and Stagger, it seems, for miles across fields and broken country Here we are at last at the first line of trenches. Black silent figures sud- denly appear, a few whispered orders and we find ourselves in the trenches
 There ara i've of us in our trench The dawn comes up slowly and we can see what is in front of us. We are evidently on top of a slope, or rather not quite on top. There has to be one observer in every trench for half an hour all through the day and at night an hour. The cold is still intense, but we open a tin of jam and start having breakfast- Suddenly nay slice of bread and jam is covered with clay, knocked or the top of the parapet. The snipers are at work, and wonderful shots they are, too Over hundred bullets were pit Just in the top of our trench, and whenever an observers head went up to look through a small inclosure, they were at 1t again. Suddenly their bat ter1es opened fire on us, and getting the range with marvellous ceIerity they proceed in the next hour to put close on 100 shells on about half a dozen trenches including ours. we are all crOUCnSQ uOW11. The noise is apDa1l- ing ones eardrums feel splitting. as each shell bursts s Clouds of black. evil-smelling smoke, showers of earth and stones, ngel-wurzels, and pieces of shell come flying into the trenches One man finds a large piece of shell in his overcoat pocket. No one was hurt of our lot. On our left the regiment had four killed and several wounded. This is being under fire properly, and we are glad they have stopped and
 given us 8. rest. Not so the snipers
 who keep 1t up all day
 Night observation is very nerve racHng- Trees move about, showing g black against the snow, and the sky Is very clouded, all shapes look human, menacing and advancing. There is a Tremendous artillery duel going on on
 our left, like a million stage carpen-
 ters knocking together a scene of her
 culean proportions. Some regulars
 come up to reinforce our trench; an attack is expected. can hear the
 tremendous movement of supply wag- ons going on just over the hill crest
 in the enemy's lines. Small red sparks show f1tfully in the trenches, rockets
 are going up, and the sky ever and
 anon Is split with great flames of light
 A farm, behind our lines, is one great
 blaze and they send up rocket sig
 nals on our side, but nothing hap
 pens We are relieved just before
 dawn, and we creep back here very tired, dirty and cold, but very glad to have got through our really first test of endurance all right
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
Were 5000 Boer RebeIs

London, Dec. 28-The first real in timation of the extent of the South African rebellion is given by the Min 1ster of Justice of the Union of South. Africa, who says that 4. 900 rebels are now in prison and that 1000 have been sent to their homes on parole
 There are still a few roaming about the country. but they are without leaders and are surrendering upon the appearance of Union forces.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
Troops Die in Train Crash

London, Dec. 2s-Near1y ], ,ooe Aus trian soldiers are reported to have been killed or injured in a collision of two troop trains near KaIisz, Rus sian Poland. according to The Daily Telegraph's Petrograd correspon dent
 The trains are reported to have met while going at full speed, owing to the accidental opening of switch Many of the cars were reduced to match wood by the Impact.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
His Own Bomb Kills

In Belgium, Dec. 29-Deschamps, one of the most famous of the Bel gian military aviators. met a tragic fate yesterday.
 When returning from flight to an aerodrome near the coast his aero plane landed too heavily. The con cussion exploded a bomb he was car irving and he was blown to pieces and about dozen spectators were wound
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
Russia's First "Dry" Holiday

Petrograd, Dec. 23-For the first time in the history of Petrograd four consecutive days passed without an arrest for drunkenness, notwithstand-s ing that these days included two Rus sian holidays and Sunday. This is one of the results of the recent Gov ernmentaI orders forbfdding the sale Lof alcoholic liquors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
French Idlre British Baaxea

London. Dec. 23It will cost con siderable to replace the metal shouI- der badges which are the only dis unEuishing marks of the British sol- diers in khaki. These badges have an irresistible attraction for the ferni- nine populations of France, and in towns where British troops have been all the women and children are dec orated with brooches proclainnins their attacahment to some unit of the British army. Even solemn council lors have been seen wearing in a but
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
RED CROSS GIVES
 AID TO REL YES

sx orxeDontence of Associated Press. J
 Lonaon, Dec. 1,he E5ri tish Red EGroas has extended It's activity to the I. .ffnanctng Of trips to the front for
 relatives Of men lying seriously .r1onded in field or advance base hos Er,fkaIs F,cr the present, the privilege 1s 1e9xfceed to one relative for each lpmk4 aul8 szhd the ser tollarees Of the pa w case must be properly cer<tfted FbE tho Army Medical Corps
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
Victoria Cross For Navy Hero

London. Dec. 2s2The Victoria Cross has been awarded to Lieut. HoI- brook, the commander Of the sub marine Bill, which sank the Turk ish cruiser Messudiyeh in the Darda- nelles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

Prophecies that the discouraged cotton farmer would throw his staple on the market before Christmas have not been realized He is holding as tenaozousIy as ever.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

The steamer Kentucky. from the United States, for Denmark, went ashore near F1raserburg. Scotland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

All grades of wheat have reached the highest price in the history of the Portland COre.) wheat exchange, which Is at present the highest primary wheat market in the world
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
Christmas Cheer Taxed

Rotterdam. Dec. 2s-In order to celebrate Christmas the Germans have ordered Ghent to supply 1,o0O,- 900 cigars, 1000. GOO cigarettes, and 90.0O0 pounds of tobacco. while they have taken complete control of every wine cellar in the town.
 One proprietor was ordered to sup ply 800 bottles of brandy. but the order taking his breath away, he ask ed the soldier if mistake had not been made. The soldier answered fYes'' and increased the demand to 1.S00 bottles.
 The Germans have even reQuisition- ed musical instruments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

Exchange will not receive the usual Christmas bonus this year
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

Union Made Custom Suits R TRY LYFORD BROTHERS BUY Y East Side and West End x
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
sT JosHEs T. $ B DANCE

E r
 eItss a Long. Long Way to Tipper- ary." but it's only going to be a short distance to Eagles ha1l Friday night, where the members of the St. sJosephs' 2. l.. & B. association are going to hold their annual Christmas dance.
 The entertainment committee held a special meeting last night at which it was decided to spare no expense dn giving those on hand Friday night the best time possible. The St Jos- eph's T. L. & B. A. have made an impressive name for themselves in years gone by. due to their manner in holding socials. entertainments and dances and according to the sale of tickets, this year will be the success of successes.
 : Special dance numbers for the oc- icastcn will be furnished by Maloneys orchgstra- qsDon't forget motto No. g. There is no time Ike the present when the past has come and gone
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
Human Interest Notes
 Found In the Latest War Bulletins
aothschiIds Give s75o. 900

tonhole a Highland Light Infantry
 badge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

London, Dec. 23-The English and French houses of Rothschild have disbursed in various war charities the last three months about $75O,0oO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

The Bank of England bought sss.- 900 bar void.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23

Twenty two grandsons and great tgranasons of Queen Victoria are fight dng in the present war. five for Eng
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
BURGLARS IN RAID
 ON R. R. STATIONS

Mantle, Conn, Dec. 2s-BurgIar made raid on four railroad stations and express offices in this vicinity on Tuesday night, .rihed slot machines telephone booths, ticket offices and Chrtstmas express packages and made q safe getaway. The stations visited are Lyme Mantle, Waterford and Afi1lstone.
 The total amount Of plunder cannot be estimated since much Of 1t con sisted of the unknown contents Of e1- press packages The loss in tfckets and money, agents declined to give out There is no clue to the fdantifs of the burglars but it is thought they
 may be the automobile gang recently operating in Massachusetts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-23
BICYCLE CHAMPIONS
 KILLED IN BATTLE

Dunkirk, France, Dec. 2s-GabrioI Pou1ain, who won the worlds profes- si ona1 bicyele sprint championship in 1905, and O. Lapize, an Olympic games champion and a widely known professional rider. have been killed in action Among those reported captured by the Germans are TrouseI- Her, famous road rider; Brocco, a six-day racer; Berthet, former hoId- CT Of the worlds one-hour record; and HourIIer. last years sprint champion
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-13
Ask Continuance
Prince Judgment

On the calling of the Melvin Prince
case for judgment, he having been
convicted of manslaughter by jury
in superior court, Attorney Seymour
stated that he had filed copy of
motion for new trial with the dis
trict attorney and asked that judg-
ment be suspended for one week.
Attorney Seymour notified the court
that his motion was not complete and
that he would desire time in which to
file an amendment. The court set
Friday, February 20, as the date for
the motion to be heard and judgment
to be entered. AS announced in The
Press, the contention of the defense
will be irregularities of a juror.
Prince was convicted of killing F.
B. Wood on the Mccall ranch during
an alteration over the attentions paid
his daughter. On two previous trials
the jury disagreed.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-13
Public Assembly Cheers
Coming of the Railroad
To Connect San Diego

There was very enthusiastic meet
ing at the Opera House last evening
in rejoicing over the announcement
of the allowance of the bonds for
building the railroad and the further
announcement that the road will now
be rushed to completion.
President E. E. Bennett of the
Chamber of Commerce called the
meeting to order and introduced A.
w. Swanson as chairman.
With the speakers there were a
number of songs, with E. G.. Maddox
in charge of the music. Mrs. Merrill
sang 81 Love You, California" the
audience joining in the chorus, and
Harry KrotZ sang solo.
Brief addresses were made in ap-
probation of the coming of the road
by j. F. Seymour, Jr., Michael So
rensen, DR.. Aitken of Calexico, James
C. Penn, a resident of teh valley; Philo
Jones of Brawley, M. w. Conkling, E.
4. Howe, Peter Hovley of Brawlev,
Judge Hoffman of Calexico and 0. B.
Tout.
Delegations were present from
Brawley and Calexico and, aside from
the regular nature of the meeting,
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-13

strong approval was given on tall
hands of the projected opening of the
road from Brawley to Warmers ranch,
and thence to the coast.
The following message was sent by
President Bennett today:
"San Diego Chamber of Commerce,
San Diego, Cal: Mass meeting of Inn
perial county citizens congratulates
San Diego on prospects of early join
ing of San Diego and Imperial Valley
with bands of steel. The bonds of
friendship will always remain.
"E. E. BENNETT,
chairman Imperial Valley Chamber
of Commerce"
To the above the following reply
came:
"San Diego. Feb. BE. E. Ben
nett, Chamber of Commerce, Ell Cen
tro, CAL: San Diego most deeply ap-
preciates the friendship of her twin
sister county, and believes that the
future possibilities of both counties
are beyond our present comprehen-
sion. In the meantime we are with
you all the way. Chamber of Com
merce of San Diego County; William
Tompkins, secretary"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-13
Del Coda Gets 2
Years San Quentin

Louis del Coda, convicted by jury
in superior court of burglary in the
first degree, was sentenced to two
years in San Quentin penitentiary by
Judge Franklin J. Cole this morning.
When asked if there was any reason
why sentence should not be pro-
the Mexican stated. through
an il terpreter, that he would ike to
have judgment continued until letters
he had written and which were re-
sponsible for the conviction be exam
ined by the Mexican consul to prove
that they had MT been written by
him. The request was denied, Judge
Cole stating that tire evidence had
been examined by the consul
and that there was no reason to be-
lieve that they ~.re not genuine.
Del Golda was ARE sted and charged
with burglary, the specific charge be-
ing that he had forced letters on a
Young girl of the West Side, with
whom he had become infatuated. The
man claimed that he was only desir-
GUS of instructing the girl in Span
ish.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-13
Wants to Examine
Clients Sanity

When the case of Charles H. Shaw,
charged with forgery, was called in
superior court this morning, Attor-
ney ]. F. Seymour, Jr., for the de.
fendant, requested a continuance of
the matter in order that his client
could be examined as to his sanity.
The attorney presented to the court
affidavits tending to show that Shaw
was mentally unbalanced and asked
that commission be appointed to ex'
anime the man.
Shaw was arrested in Imperial.
where he represented himself to be
Earl A. Cooper, the automobile racer,
and cashed checks signed as such. 1t
is stated that he has been confined
in the state asylum at Patton on two
different occasions, where he took the
drink cure.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-13

clean all pipes of silt. The dairy farm
is fenced in 10-acre lots, with clear
water piped into troughs for stock
drinking water. There are three
strings of cows. one being Jersey, 30
of which are registered. The separa-
tor house is a model of its kind, 12xl4,
thoroughly ventilated. 1t has ~ce-
ment floor with turned-up f1ange or
"mop board" of cement. All water
runs to one corner, from where 1t is
piped to a sewer opening forty feet
away. The water is heated by steam
generated by steam boiler outside
and piped to the separator house
Clean, cold water is heated by inject
ing steam and all milk vessels are
thoroughly sterilized by steam. A
car of hogs is run in connection with
the dairy and are fed milk and al
falfa hay except few weeks fin
ishing. There are 43 acres of aspara-
gus, which is just beginning to come
into market. Last year the receipts
were $1,000 after paying freight and
commission, and this year it is be-
lieved they will exceed that sum. Box
making is now going on. Ten thou
sand boxes will be put together, of
which 5000 are now completed. Sew
enty men are employed in the field in
the height of the season and ten in
the packing house, there being eight
packing machines. Mr.. Rude has his
own ideas as to a comfortable sleep
ing room in summer, as have many
valleyites. But, while many go down
for GOODNESS he goes up, having built
a tower room 22 feet high for COM
fort and cool air. This farm of 100
acres, so ably managed, brings in a
gross revenue of nearly $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-13
Transforming Business
Center of Ell CentrO
By Many Improvements

Unless one makes daily trips to the
eastern end of the business district
he cannot know how rapidly transfer.
nation is being wrought.
One of the landmarks of the city
is the Holt Opera House block, but
in a week a coat of white paint has
changed the complexion of large por-.
ton of the building, while coat OF
cement is making a vast change in
the remainder, and new front is be-
ing constructed.
From that point eastward there are
new buildings under construction or
just completed, bringing the day near
when there will be no gaps in the
block on either side.
And now comes the announcement
that the Delta Implement Company
! will soon erect on the northwest cor
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-13
The Gore Suit.
United Press Day Service)

tUn1ted PreSS Day soerVlce)
Oklahoma City, Feb. 13-The prose-
cution rested it's case today in the
$4,000 suit instituted by Mrs. Min
ME Bond against Thomas p. Gore,
the blind senator from Oklahoma
Mrs. Bond alleges that she was at
tackled by Gore in Washington no.
tel. The first witness was Deputy
Sheriff Ezell, who told of the diff
fculty in serving Gore with the pa
pers when the suit was filed E. A.
Ballinger, Mrs. Bonds father, was the
next witness. He swore his daugh-
ter had been on the verge of a nerv-
Gus collapse since the alleged attack.
His wife offered similar testimony.
The Gore defense is based on the
plea that the suit is a conspiracy to
ruin him politically. His wife again
accompanied him to court and sat
close beside him throughout the pro-
ceedings. =
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-13
Practice for Race.
Omitted Press Day Service)

Omitted Press Day Service)
Santa Monica, Feb. 13.-Drivers in
the Vanderbilt cup race and Grand
Prix engaged in the first practice at
the Santa Monica course today. The
course was closed to others than driv-
ers for an hour before and after sun
rise. A dozen cars thundered around,
tuning up, the drivers familiarizing
themselves with the course. No fast
time was attempted. Harry Grant,
winner of two Vanderbilts, was among
the last to appear. He drove a gil
ant Isotta car. Several hundred spec
tators watched the workouts.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-13

ner of Fourth and Main streets re-
inforced concrete building, where the
company's business of the entire val
lev will be centralized
This will bring the four implement
houses into close proximity, making
an important center for that line Of
trade, with all the leading lines of inn
plements represented.
The buildings now in hand and
those projected will give an almost
continuous line of buildings on the
two sides of Main street for 1900
feet, while there is further extension
to come soon.
Meanwhile business is tending to
develop northward on Fifth street and
southwark on Sixth, while the paving
of these two streets southward TO
the CITY limits will still further pro-
mote this growth.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-13
from the
Rural Wayfarer
West of Ell CentrO.

There will be candy pull at the
Ely schoolhouse Saturday evening of
this week. In addition to the. candy
pull an interesting program will be
given. There will be wand drill
by Sybble Padgett, Pearl Hackleman,
Grace Hackleman, Velva Hackleman,
Maud Patterson, Julia Patterson, Pre-
BILE Patterson and Pelma Padgett, fol-
lowed by song by the participants
in the drill entitled "I'm Just as Hap
py as Big Sunflower" There will
be a dialogue by three sboys-Ross
Johnson, Frank Outlet and William
Outlet; recitation by Velma Hackle-
man, and a reading by Mr.. j. d.
johnson. Music will be furnished by
the school Victrola, belonging to the
district. 1t is first class instru-.
ment Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Gray
will have charge of the candy pull:
Mrs. Merry is teacher. AS the young
est of the bevy of school damsels
gave the item said, enthusiastically:
"We are going to have good time.
Feed is growing nicely these days.
Marshall, Son & Ansell have estab-.
lished a hatchery and chicken ranch,
at the corner of San Diego boulevard
and Dahlia canal. They twill run
5000 chickens on the ranch, all Black
Minorcas. In addition to this, they
will hatch out all usual varieties of
CHECKERS for sale and will also hatch
out eggs for customers. They have
been successful at San Diego and will
po into the business here on a large
scale.
A social party of former neighbors
in Iowa and also of present neigh
bors in the valley was held Thurs
day at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. T. Diggs. There were present Mr..
and Mrs. l.. J. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs.
Joel Barnett and G.. o. Barnett, all
of the valley, and Mr.. and Mrs. M.
D. Hill of Whittier, Cal.
A lady the other day remarked that
she understood that flowers did not
do well here in winter. G. 0. Bar
nett cut 100 dozen roses out of his
garden in December and January.
P. B. Christian of the Rose school
district, east of town, is an advocate
of drawing manure and straw on hard
land. Mr.. Christian is of the opin-
ion that the hardest land can be made
friable as we'll as fertile by the use
of plenty of straw and manure.
II. P. Schuerman has bought the
Lieuan ranch of 100 acres. He is lev
cling, releveling and fixing up gen
orally.
Joe Andreatti will soon add another
string of cows to his dairy, making
three strings in all.
A call at the we'll known r. ID. Nc
Pherrin ranch, George V. Rude fore
man, showed a ranch run like a de-
partment store There is a water
system, asparagus system and dairy.
The water for the house is taken from
the Brawley main in big sunken
trough which serves as first settling
tank and is led by gravity into a
sunken tank, from which it is pumped
into a higher tank for pressure. The
stock water is impounded in a big
settling pond on one corner of the
place six feet higher than the ranch
buildings, whence it is piped for use
in watering stock. A flushing system
with a higher tank gives force to
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-13
Several Candidates May
Win 10000 Extra Votes
WHO TURN IN TOTAL OF FIVE YEARS IN NEW SUBSCRIP
BE AWARDED BIG BONUS
POPULAR CANDIDATES DOING REMARK WELL.

Although the number of candidates
who have decided to enter the contest
is still very small, yet those who have
made an effort on their own behalf
have obtained remarkably good re-
suits. Large numbers of people are
already saving coupons for candidates,
and nearly all who have been invit-
ed to subscribe have either done so or
have promised subscriptions.
Renewals Count.
Those who are already taking the
paper intend to pay for 1T, and as 1t
costs them no more to pay to con-
testant, and their renewals carry thou
sands of votes, regular subscribers
gladly renew for year in order to
cast votes for friend. Subscribers
need not wait until expiration of their
subscriptions before renewing in IA
vor of a candidate, for those who re-
new for a year through the contest
are credited on our books with pay
ment for year from date of expira-
ton of present subscription.
Special Efforts Now.
Candidates are making special eff
forts just now, in order to secure
10000 extra votes by week from
tomorrow. Several candidates now
hope to secure total Of five years
in new subscriptions by that date, thus
securing the bonus votes. Should any,
one obtain enough new subscriptions
within the time mentioned, she may
win the bonus a second, or even a
third time.
Office Open Evenings.
To accommodate candidates and
friends who may find it inconvenient
to call during the day, the Contest
Manager will be at his desk every
evening from to 8.
Scores.
Mrs. John R. Williams, DiXieland 1880
Miss Lora Ferrell, Holtville. -. 4,125
Miss Margaret Delaney, Ell Cen .-
Mrs. Guy G. Beynon, Fl Centre 2,700
Mrs Guy G. Beynon, Ell Centre 2,10O
Miss Maud Mattice, Ell Centric. 7,725
Mrs. Phil w. Brooks, Holtville. 1,97b
Mrs. f. H. Carter, Ell Centre. 1,625
Miss Grace Breedlove, Holtville 4,825
Mrs. Percy Thacker. Ell Centro 2,475
Miss Bernice Ray, Ell Centre. 1850
Mrs. w. b. Gibson, Ell Centre. 1876
Mrs. J. d. Meadows, Ell Centre. 1850
Mrs. DR.. McCombs, Ell Centro. 1875
Miss Edith Tufts, Holtville. 1850
Miss Letta BRYAN, Ell Centric. -. 1,15C
Miss Anna Mathis, Ell Centre 2,62E
Mrs. J. F. Seymour, Ell Centre 1926
Mrs. C. A. Shafer, FL Centre. 1,12F
Miss Anna Shaw, FL Centre. -. 1,10C
Miss Myrtle Moore, Ell Centre. 2,27E
Miss Lulu Currie, Holtville. !. ). 1,45C
Miss Grace Bennett, FL Centre. 1,25(
Mrs. Winthrop Pier, Ell Centre. 1,72t
Mrs. C. C. Mcbride, Ell Centro.. 1,45l