davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18

Washington, Dec. 1S-(Special to
the Press)-The delegations from I'm
perial Valley and Los Angeles seek
ing an appropriation for control of
the Colorado river are meeting with
a most satisfactory reception by high
officials.
At the conference with Secretary
of the Interior Lane Wednesday the
latter gave assurance that he would
do all in his power to secure the
100000 sought by the district for the
temporary work if it should be re-
ferred to him by Congress.
General Marshall, chief engineer for
the interior department, was in at
tendance and said this amount would
provide for the work now necessary
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
Word From Washington
Of Satisfactory Conference

but that about million dollars would
be needed for permanent protective
work.
The conference was satisfactory to
the delegates.
Those in attendance were: Senator
James D. Works, SenatoT-elect James
d. Phelan, Isador B. Dockweiler, rep
resenting the Los Angeles Chamber
Of Commerce; Representatives Steph-
ems and Kettner, General Marshall of
the interior department; w. o. Ham
ilton, president, and M. w. Conkling,
attorney, of the Imperial Irrigation
District, and Leroy Holt and w, H.
Best, selected by the district as rep
resentatives, and w. j. Doran, repre-
senting the California Development
company.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
Notice to Fruit Growers.

This being the time of year to be
placing orders for nursery stock, it
is very important that it be known
where nursery stock is grown and that
it is free from insect pests and dis
eases. The law requires that the hor-
ticultural commissioner or inspector
be informed of the arrival of fruits,
plants and nursery stock.
Restrictions are placed on the trans
portation of fruit, plants and nursery
stock by the national government, the
State of California, and by most
states of the Union, the state commits
sioner of horticulture, and many of
the counties within this state. This
is done to prevent the introduction and
spread of dangerous pests and dis
cases. The state law prohibits the
importation of olive, peach, nectarine
and apricot nursery stock from any
district infested with peach yellows
or peach rosette, also districts infest-
ed with the Mexican orange worm. A
quarantine is established against dis
tricts where the white fly (Aleyrodes
citri) exists.
Very strict regulations against i'm
portation of nursery stock from al
falfa weevil districts are in force. No
grape vines or cuttings are allowed
to be brought into this country from
districts infested with phylloxera. Any
information in regard to the laws,
quarantine orders and ordinances will
be given on application to the coun-
ty horticultural commissioner. Your
cooperation is desired in an effort
to prevent the introduction of pests,
and to control those now existing in
the county. F. w. WAITE,
horticultural Commissioner. Office
Court House. Phone 133W.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
Russians Cut Off.

Berlin, Dec. Is (By wireless)-Forty
thousand Russians are reported to be
cut off from the main army and sur
rounded by Germans between Jeuow
and Skierniewico, northeast of Lodz.
They are said to have been trapped
by daring thanking movement by
German cavalry.
Warsaw is said to be panic stricken
and rumor has reached the German
commanders in Poland that the Polish
capital is to be evacuated.
Ammunition Supply Short.
London, Dec. 18.-The Daily Tele-
graph publishes the following from
its correspondent at Copenhagen:
81 learn from high military au-
thority that Germany has only cart
ridges enough to last fortnight The
strictest economy is therefore neces
sary. There is no ammunition in the
stores.
"The copper famine is also very
severe. Germany is unable to get
copper from the neutral countries, the
small quantities which are smuggled
through being of no Importance.
"At the outbreak of the war Ger
many had 100000 cartridges"
Dresden Reported Sunk.
Valparaiso, Dec. 1S.-The German
cruiser Dresden is reported by wire
less to have been sunk off Cam
bridge Island in the Pacific by the
British cruiser Bristol. The dispatch
says the engagement lasted forty
minutes. The Bristol was badly dam
aged before she succeeded in sending
the Dresden to the bottom.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18

1t is understood that the work will
be done by the interior department,
though the river, being theoretically.
a navigable stream, is under the jur-
isdiction of the war department, and
the cooperation of that department
is desired. For that reason confer
ence was held with the secretary of
war yesterday, and today the dele
gates are meeting with the appropri-
ations committee of Congress.
From assurances heretofore given,
it is believed the result of this con-
ference will be satisfactory and that
there is good prospect for the early
passage Of Congressman Kettner's bill
appropriating 100000 for the Vol
Icano Lake levee.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
Won Hindenburg Talks.

Vienna, Nov. 25 (By mail to New
York)-A correspondent of the Wen
ma New Free Press has obtained the
first interview given by Field Mar,
shall Won Hinderburg, the hero of
Germany. A translation of the main
portion of articles as published here
follows:
General Won Hindenburg cordially
greeted me, led the way to the dining
room and requested me to take seat
by his side. Supper was simple, con-
sisting of soup and one course. What
ever delicacies the table held were
love offerings from Germany which
the liberator of East Prussia is daily
receiving in plenty. And so it is that
champagne was served, and even Hun
garian wine of old vintage, which, in
this city, according to ancient tradi
ton, is considered the acme of deli
cacies on an epicurean table.
General Won Hindenburg filled a
glass with this precious vintage and,
raising it, toasted: "To the German
Fatherland." The general took live
ly interest in the conversation around
the dinner table and spiced it with
occasional blunt remarks of military
humor.
In answer to question relative to
what experiences he has had since the
cooperation of the German and Aus
trian armies, General Won linden
burg answered.:
"The Austrians and Hungarians are
excellent soldiers. Men as well as
officers are brave and courageous. We
have been fighting shoulder to shoul-
der and have implicit confidence in
the ultimate success of our mutual
fighting. We esteem the Austrians
and Hungarians as excellent com
rades. The relations between the two
armies is very cordial. At present we
are maintaining lively connections
with General Dakl, the leader of the
IL oe huoIi idh dIHly COTpS, WlCT
which we have established lines OF
communication"
The conversation changed from
friends to enemies. In answer to a
question about the Russians, General
Won Hinderburg said:
"The Russians, too, are good SOL
diers. They have discipline, and dis
cipline will eventually decide this war
But Russian discipline is entirely diff.
ferent from German and Austro Hun
garian discipline. In our armies dis
cipline is the result of spirit and
morale, while in the Russian army il
is a combination of silent, insane ODE
dience. The Russian soldier stands
still because he was told to stand still
And he stands as if nailed to the spot
What Napoleon said of the Russians
holds good even today:
"Tt is not sufficient to shoot the
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
BURGLAR CAPTURED IN
EARLY MORNING FIGHT

Graphing with burglar in the
early hours of the morning, after he
had made a fleeing exit through an
open window without securing any
loot, w. G.. Agnes, living at Third
and Ell Centre streets, with the aid OF
his 15-year- son, overpowered and
bound the man and unaided delivered
his prisoner at the county Jail. The
burglar gave his name as f. Lopez.
Agnes, who sleeps adjoining the
room where the burglar effected an
entrance, was aroused at $3.50 this
morning by a commotion caused when
the wold-be thief forced the window.
Cropping his way to the next room, he
decried the intruder, who, barely Wis
ible in the dim light of the early
morning, had just entered the room.
Becoming aware of Aynes' presence,
the burglar made a flying leap for
the window, closely followed by
Aynes, who overlook the man after
short race. A desperate struggle
ensued, the burglar, battling for his
liberty, straining every muscle to
escape. Threshing back and forth
in the heavy mud caused by yester-
days rain, the two men fought, the
one for his freedom, the other to hold
his prisoner.
The arrival of Aynes' 15-year-old
son ended the struggle and the two
succeeded in overpowering and tying
the burglar. When questioned at the
county Jail Lopez averred there was
nothing in the house he wanted. When
searched he proved to be unarmed, but
according to Aynes' story to the of
ficer Lopez was armed with a knife
during the struggle. Lopez is being
held at the county Jail pending an
examination of the case by the Off
GERS.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
POLICE JUDGE IASIGI
RESIGNS POSITION

"I'm the happiest man in the
world" declared City Recorder Iasigi
this morning following the announce
ment that he had filed with the city
clerk last night mis- resignation, to
become effective January 1, 1915.
Iasigi has held the office since last
May, but according to his statement
this morning the city recordership
took too much time, was too much
work and caused too much worry.
In his letter to the city trustees he
failed to give reason for his action
hut to Press representative he said
this morning:
"It bars me from criminal work
because I'm an authorized judge and
furthermore the work connected with
the office of city recorder interferes
with my practice. Simply because I
try to do my duty, everybody in town
jumps on me-"
In speaking of the attitude of the
city trustees during his administra-
ton, Mr.. Iasigi said:
'T appreciate most sincerely the at
titude of the trustees and thank them
most heartily for the way they have
stood by me during the trials and
tribulations caused by the sentencing
of petty offenders of this city"
The resignation of the city recorder
has been dated January (which will
enable the trustees to appoint sue
cessor at the next regular meeting,
to be held December 80 According to
reports being circulated this morning,
R. B. Whitelaw has been named to
fill the vacancy caused by Iasigi's res
ignation. When questioned regarding
the appointment, Whitelaw declared
he knew nothing of it, asserting that
the appointment would be made at the
next meeting of the trustees.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
GEN. BLISS DENIES
ULTIMATUM SENT

Washington, Dec. 18.-Denial was
made by Secretary of War Garrison
today of the statement that General
Tasker Bliss had sent an ultimatum
to General Maytorena at Naco threat
ening to open fire the moment an
other casualty occurred on the Amer
ican side.
Mr.. Garrison gave out the following
telegram from General Bliss:
"The statement published this
morning in newspaper of Bisbee,
Ariz., to the effect that the COM
manding officer of United States
troops in this camp has issued an ul
timatum to Maytorena is false in
every particular"
War department officials explain
that there can be no such action for
the reason that General Bliss knows
that he cannot act without definite in
structions from President Wilson and
that the status quo is to be strictly
maintained at least until the arrival
of General Scott.
While the state department does not
know the whereabouts of General Vii
la, it is understood that he has gone
to Chihuahua and that either he or a
special representative of himself OF
the national convention will meet
General Scott. 1t is stated today that
George Carothers has two weeks va
cation. He is the special agent of
Secretary of State Bryan with Gen
eral Villa. 1t is probable that be,
too, has gone to Chihuahua or that
he will go to Chihuahua after Gen
eral Scott passes through Ell Paso,
where Mr.. Carothers is reported to
be.
Secretary Bryan has instructed
John R. Silliman, his agent at Mex
leo City, to do what he can in the
interests of Prince Iturbide, prom
inent Mexican, Friends of Iturbide
who is in Mexico City, are solicitous
about him, considering the one hun
dred or more executions for politica
offenses which have taken place there
Provisional President Gutierrez has
however, announced that there will bt
no more executions without trial"
Consul Canada at Vera Cruz tele
graphs the state department that Gen
eral Carranza has repeated his state
ment that his troops at Naco have
fired none of the shots which hav'
fallen on the American side.
Americans Arrested.
| Naco, Sonora, Dec. 18.-C. c. Lock
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
RAILROADS GRANTED
ADVANCE IN RATES

Washington, Dec. 18.-A decision
favorable to the railroads was hand
ed down by the Interstate Commerce
Commission today in the 5 per cent
rate case. 1t grants permission to
the railroads to make an increase in
certain territory not to exceed per
cent, at the same time forbidding that
this increase be added to the rates
hitherto raised. The commission was
divided on the question of granting
the railroad appeal. Clements and
Harlan dissent from the opinion of
the majority.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18

Berlin, Dec. 18.-The German ma
tion today gave itself up to wild re-
joicing at victory over the Russians
in Poland and the success of the Ger
man attack against the British coast
in which two English torpedo boat
destroyers are reported sunk, and an.
other badly damaged.
The schools were closed and the
children paraded through the streets,
carrying flags and singing the ma
tional anthem, headed by a military
band and a detachment of hussars.
They passed through the city escort
ing detachments of artillery and ma
chine guns that had just arrived from
Poland.
All buildings and stores are COW
cred with flags and bunting. Won Hin
denburg is the man of the hour.
Berlin, Dec. 18 (Via Amsterdam
The emperor is informed by Won Hin
denburg by telephone that the victory
of the Germans in Poland is complete.
The German commander transmitted
the first news of the Russian defeat
to the emperor yesterday and today
he sent further details.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
Germans Repulsed.

Paris, Dec. 18.-All counter attacks
made by the Germans i'm Belgium have
been repulsed, and in the south of
France and on the Belgian frontier
numerous trenches were captured by
the French, according to the official
statement this afternoon.
In the Argonne, however, the Ger
mans succeeded in blowing up one of
the French trenches with a mine.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
Nicholas Back Home.

Petrograd, Dec. 18.-Emperor Mich
ofas returned from Trans Caucasia to-
day and Immediately called a meet
ing of the imperial council. The ses-
sion lasted two hours and was attend
ed by Minister of War Soukhomlinoff
The war minister remained with the
emperor some time after the meeting
was concluded.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
Emden Sailors Captured.

Toxic, Dec. 18.-Forty sailors from
the German cruiser Emden, who es-
capped when the ship was destroyed,
and who put to sea in small schoon-
er, have been captured by British
warship, it is announced today.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
1t Scores Again.

In presenting the first news of the
great German victory in Poland, the
Press scores once more, and for con-
frmation refers it's readers to Spreck-
els or Otis "Ancient History of the
War in Europe" which probably will
be available before the end of this
week
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
RAID ON ENGLAND
COST MANY LIVES

scarborough, Dec. ia Vefdlct OF
murder was returned today at the in
guest into the death of those killed
by the German bombardment We'd
resday. The coroner's verdict says:
"Never before in this country has
there been such tragedy enacted as
that of Wednesday, when Germans
thought proper. contrary to the rules
of civilized nation, to make an at
tack on unfortified, defenseless cities.
Troops were here, but the city was
rot fortified. Such an attack would
never be made by the British and other
nations, who do not approve of this
kind of German culture. The verdict
is that those killed met their death in
a murderous attack"
London, Dec. 18.-Latest advices
from Scarborough, Whitby and Hart
lepool show the casualties suffered
by civilians and coast defense soldiers
from the German fleet raid number
462. There were 1OS killed outright
and 354 wounded. Of the latter, 16
has since died from their wounds, in
creasing the death list to 124. Five
more of those wounded at Scarbor-
ough are dying.
Another Vessel Blown Up.
Scarborough, Dec. 18.-Another
British steamer was blown up and
sunk off the coast today by a mine,
believed to have been dropped by the
German warships Wednesday. This is
the fifth vessel sunk in twenty-four
hours. The identity of only three is
known. The vessel that went down
early today carried with her all her
sailors. The news was brought by
the launch Gwillis, which was too far
away to render assistance.
Why They Did 1t.
London, Dec. 18.-Colonel Reping-
ton, the London Times military ex-
pert, writes that while probable ex-
planation of the German naval raid is
pure ill temper and a spirit of un-
reasoning destructiveness, other eX-
plantations are open to discussion. The
attack, he says, may be feint des-
tined to be followed by more serious
measures against these islands or per-
haps cover the departure from the
North sea of fresh batch of raiding
cruisers to emulate the Emden. He
says:
"Some think Hartlepool, following
Yarmouth, implies an invasion recon-
naissance. This is plausible explain
alton, but we are satisfied about our
home defense. An unbeaten and
greatly superior fleet, backed by
100000 men in the country must
have fairly strong pulse.
"None of these puerile operations
will cause us to alter our arrange
ments a hairs breadth. The best an
swer of England to this act of ordi-
nary savagery is to dispatch fresh
divisions to France and the enlist
ment of another 100000 men for new
armies.
"The authorities may perhaps fee
disposed to mount 12-inch guns or
the eastern coast defenses, as we have
frequently recommended"
ICONTINUED ON PAGE THREEl
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
Appropriation Bill Passed.

Washington, Dec. 18.-After elmi-
rating $2,000,000 for the agricultural
census in 1915, the House passed the
legislative appropriation bill, carry.
ing approximately $36,000,0O0.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
Greece to Declare War.

Rome, Dec. 18.-It is reported in
diplomatic circles that Greece will
declare war on Turkey within twenty
four hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-18
More Rain.

Los Angeles, Dec. 18.-Forecast for
Southern California is: Unsettled
weather tonight and Saturday, prob
ably with rain.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-05

What they cali tea is colored water
dosed with salt The clothes they have
given us are rotten and tear at the
slightest strain: All the buttons hang
on by thread or two This afternoon
about 100 of the Geo that were drill
ing had their trousers split from end
to end +,
The following day he wrote on a
postcard: -.
Am still living. feeling damp at
night. no board floors in the tents
yet. .sr TT,
: The last letter on October, S stated:
Regarding. the food problem, the.
same thing has happened again. The
camp grumble, and so would anyone,
II they had FIVE hours drill -and. no
food. hope Ito come, home for
Christmas, but please have plenty of
food.", :,
f. No further letters came, but on Oc-
tober 10 Mr.. Bailey received word to
Visit his son in q military hospital at
Bristol. He was fortunate enough to
arrive some hours before death oc-
CURED. The boy was full Of gratitude
for the kindness of the hospital staff,
but bitterly condemned the lack Of
preparation for the men, the damp
tents and scanty and badly cooked
food supply. :N
Thisli is but kne. sSf, a number; of
deaths in the trffntng camps, and the
proper ciDthing and housing Of the
men is proceeding all too slowly, ac-
cording to critics, in view of the COM
ing Of winter.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-05
WILL SELL CITY
DUMPING GROUND
Proceeds to be Used for Pur-
chase of New Incinerator
Units.

NO new garbage incinerator units
, mii pe purchased by the city until the
!ano now used as a city dumping
ground has been sold. according to
tne decision reached at the meeting
af the city council held wednesday
evening. y!
Ihis arrangement was made for the
reason that there are no funds in the
Teasur. which can be used at pres
ent Tor this purpose.
Ihe dumping ground property will
accordingly be advertised for sale and
the proceeds used for the purchase of
the 1ncirerator units.
me contract for the new pump to
De installed at the city waterworks
was awarded to the A. S. Cameron
company. The new pump will cost
s925. and will have a capacity of g.
100000 gallons per day. -.
NO report was made by the water
works committee of the council on the
question of the adjustment of rates For
the city park board.
The new traffic ordinance passed its
fnal reading. 1t will become a law
as soon as it has been published.
booklets containing the provisions of
the new ordinance. will first be pre-
pared however.
Arrangements were made by which
tie payment Of $500 to the Grand
Forks band will be made in such a
manner as to permit that organiZa-
tion to fulfill its" s"contract with Direc-
TOR Hall. which expires March 81,
1915 T..
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-11-05

Owing to the election returns, the
standing of The Daily Herald agents
i'll the great Circulation Campaign was
not given yesterday. but will be given
Friday morning.
Tuesday we asked all to compare
election returns as given by The Daily
Herald of Wednesday morning with
other papers delivered at the same
hour. We, hope every agent did so,
for 1t will make it easier than ever to
get subscriptions.
A New Offer.
Beginning today, each agent who
turns in twenty-five dollars in sub
scriptions on or before Saturday. Nov.
IA, will receive an extra ballot Of 75,-
900. This is positively the best offer
that will be made for ballots toward
the grand prize cars, so agents should
make special effort to earn as many
as possible of the special ballots be-
fore that time.
Do not save subscriptions, but send
them in at once. You will lose by
waiting.
In reporting subscriptions. agents
should be sure to have the stub show
the full amount of the payment. Some
have shown the net amount only. and
it, Is apt to cause mistakes. We re-
peat-have the stub show. the full
amount paid.
" Subscribers Paid in Advance.
Subscribers whose subscriptions are
now paid in advance may pay addt-
tional sums and their credit dates will
be set forward. A receipt will also be-
sent to show the credit.
Subscriptions are being renewed in
larger numbers now than at any other
time Of the year. For that reason
agents should work hard and system
atically to get their friends pledged.
After subscription is sent in.
agents can only get the benefit Of tho
ballot that is issued for every sub
scription. The ballot Is good for
points toward the grand prize auto
mobiles. Subscribers should be sure to
retain the subscription receipt. They
are valuable to the party whose ad-
dress Is given.
How many of those special 5000
point ballots win you earn?
Watch for Fridays Herald.