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Bisbee daily review., 1914-01-04
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 Why" said the son, irreverently. "Fd stay here; the question is, what would become ef you?"
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 Doctor: "I hope you are following my instructions carefully. Sandy-the pills three times day, and a drop of whiskey at bedtime"
 Sandy: "Weel, sir. I may be wee bit behind wi the pills, but I'm ahoot six weeks in front wi the whusky."
 An army chaplain came across a baggage column with a wagon stuck fast.
 Men. l see you're in difficulties, % he said. Can l be of any assistance2'
 Yes. sir" explained one of tho drivers. by making yourself scarce You see, we cant very well say to the horses what they'd understand while you're about
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 In the vicinity of Germantown there lived worthy old lady and her son John, who were once called upon to entertain number of ladies al dinner during quarter.y meeting. AS John began to carve the brciled chick ems he entered upon very flowerS speech of welcome, but in the midst of his flattering utterances his moth CT, who was somewhat deaf. piped uT rom the other end of the table. "You needn't be praisin' of 'em up, Jonn I'm afraid they're lot of tough ole hens every enc of 'em."
Bisbee daily review., 1914-01-04

X bin has been introduced to Con gross for an investigation by depart ment of commerce of trade conditions in China to determine the desirabili
 ty of establishing there a permanent exposition of United States products.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-01-04

There is conpensation for losses. As the resu. of the floods fin the assured of crops next But will those who gain divide with those who lost.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
LIEGE FORTS STILL
FIGHT DESPERATELY

Brussels, Aug. 15.-Fighting grim
ly night and day, the defenders of
the forts at Liege continue 10 with
stand the bombardmcnt which has now
been in progress three days without
cessation. Though most of the heavy
siege artillery used by the German
army has been brought to bear on
the forts, they remain unshattered,
replying effectively, the war office
stated today Because of the stubborn
defense put up by these forts, the
Germans have transported many of
their heaviest pieces to the left bank
of the Meuse and are concentrating
their attack on Fort Pontasse.
Late Friday afternoon the besieg-
ers attempted to take Pontasse by
storm, but were repulsed with heavy
losses.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
RIVERSIDE AIDS
CONTROL CAMPAIGN

Riverside Enterprise: In response
to an appeal from J. ]. Doran, repre-
senting the Los Angeles Chamber OF
Commerce, C. w. Barton of El Cen
tro and others, the directors and
members of the Riverside Chamber
Of Commerce this morning determined
to send kilograms to every member
CT the California congressional dele
Cstion in Washington, asking immedi-
ate assistance in the work of protect
ing the Imperial Valley permanently
from the menace of the Colorado river
because of inadequate levees on the
Mexican side of the international
boundary, laying particular stress up
on the fact that the welfare, not only
of the Imperial Valley, but of the
whole Southwest, is involved in the
necessity of returning the Colorado
river to its former channel.
In addition, the chamber has re-
quested the mayor and common coun-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
Whole Nation Aroused
AGAINST Food Vultures''

and the attorney general is now de-
termining whether this statute will
be sufficient to begin prosecutions or
whether additional legislation will be
necessary.
Chicago, Aug. 15.-Summons have
been issued for scores of witnesses
this afternoon, following receipt OF re-
ports by United States District At
torney Wilkerson from Investigations,
which alleged that 100000 pounds
of meat have been shipped out OF
Chicago and rushed over the Canadian
border since the European war be-
gan and that trainloads of provisions
billed to the British government leave
Chicago nightly. Thousands of pounds
of supplies sent to New York are
now being held pending arrangements
for transportation to foreign nations
The reports have created sensation
here. Wilkinson said the witnesses
will be asked to appear at once and
be questioned on every phase of the
food situation. Those who will ap-
pear will be wholesalers, retailers and
warehousemen.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15

The directors of the Imperial Val
ley Chamber of Commerce are hold
ing very important session this even
ing, with view to arranging with
the United States government to as
sist in moving the cotton crop of the
valley.
The people of the South are ar
ranging for the government to adj
vance money on the cotton crop, and
telegram was sent the government
asking that the crop of this valley be
included, while other kilograms ask
ing for help in putting it through
have been sent to the valley delega-
tion in Washington and to Congress
man Kettner.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15

Washington, Aug. 15.-The entire
country is up in arms against the
dealers who are takinG advantage of
the European war to boost prices of
food products. This is shown in re-
ports received by the Department of
Justice and the Department of Com
merce today.
The machinery of the government
is moving rapidly and nationwide
crusade against food vultures" is in
full swing.
The government is being aided by
state and municipal authorities in the
campaign to prevent unwarrantcd in
creases in the prices of food.
Reports thus far received uphold
the theory of conspiracy to boost
prices in certain commodities. The
conspiracy section of the Sherman
antitrust law is the instrument un-
der which the attorney general hopes
to reach those responsible.
This is the only existing statute
that possibly can cover the situation
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
THE NEW ELECTRIC
CURRENT is O. X

Since last Thursday night at
O'clock the entire valley has been
lighted by the new 55,0O0-volt line of
the Sierra Power Company. Up to
the present time the power has car
ried perfectly and both plants of the
Holton Power Company have shut
down, as the new line carries a cur
rent more than sufficient to supply
all the vallew towns. A private tele-
phon,, line has been constructed be-
tween the offices of the Holton Power
Company and the auxiliary steam
plant of the Sierra Power Company
at San Bernardino in order that quick
notice may be given in case of trou-
BILE. Superintendent Paris stated to-
day tfat the new phone line worked
without a hitch and in case Of cleo
trical difficulty the valley will be as
sured of quick relief.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
Valley Chamber Asks
Aid In Moving Cotton

ell of Riverside to send kilograms, the
board of supervisors to do the same
and every commercial and civic body
in the county to do likewise.
C. w. Barton of Ell Centre said in
part:
"This is serious problem and We
should not sidestep it perfunctorily.
1t is a problem of spending money
in foreign country. Temporary work
is of no benefit as it fills up with
silt ard this big improvement must
come some time. 1t had better be
done now.
"The Los Angeles Chamber of Com
merce has the organizing of the WORK
in hand. l would suggest you do what
they ask you to do"
Francis Cutie said: "This question
lis of enough Importance so that our
entire congressional delegation should
be appealed to. / think it is shame
that the Southern Pacific has never
been reimbursed, but this other issue
now is the one needed to be taken up"
| Following the meeting, the follow
/ r1rg esolution WIS., prepared ana
wired:
COMMITTEE from California will
present to you the great necessity fo-
immediate appropriation by the ma
tional government to prevent the Col
orado river from laying waste the
entire improved portion of the Impe
rial Valley, destroying millions of dol
lars in property and the homes of
$4,000 people, and cutting off from
the great Southwest large portion
of it's food supply. We strongly urge
upon you your hearty and sincere CO.
operation in support of the plan out
lined by this committee.
"KARL S. CARLTON,
chairman of Supervisors, Riverside
County
OSCAR FORD,
"Mayor, Riverside;
"HENRY l., GRAHAM,
president Chamber of Commerce"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
(By Bernard Balancourt)

Brussels, Aug. 15.-Belgium was
shaken today with the rumble of
thousands of heavy cannon, which the
Germans are moving to the front in
preparation for a mighty conflict with
the armies of the allies.
The storm gathering over central
Belgium for week seems likely now
to break ct any hour.
Skirmishing, in some places bloody
and severe, has occurred at number
of points between flying squadrons
of Germans and detachments of Bel
gians.
The Belgian war office continues
to claim victory at every point, not
withsranding the fact that the Ger
mans are pushing forward. The Ger
man retreats, which the war Office is
proclaiming, seem to be retreats of
only detached squadrons.
Cavalry has been sent forward by
the Germans to feel out the weak
spots in the Belgian lines and al
though the war ministry has denied
that the German columns are march
ing upon Brussels and Antwerp, refu-
gees who have fled to this city be-
fore the approach of the invaders say
the Germans in heavy force, includ-
ing cavalry and light artillery, are
seen moving in northwesterly di-
rection.
The German forces stationed west
of Liegc are receiving reinforcements
Of infantry and artillery.
Behind the long skirmish line, which
has effcctually served as a cloak, the
Germans are evidently marshaling
their forces forward into most advan-
tageous positions.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
Local Bankers Relieve .
Better Times Are Near

1t is encouraging to know that the
local bankers all believe that much
better times are but a little ways
ahead. This belief is based on the
apparent certainty that within few
days commerce will begin to move
over the water as of old. France
and England have undertaken the in
surance of vessels and c2rgoes car
rying supplies to those countries and
lit is believed the United States will
soon have a large fleet of merchant
men busy.
Locally it is believed that cotton
will share in the upward movcnaspj
along with foodstuffs, because of tht
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
Los Angeles Produce Market.

Los Angeles, Aug. 15.-Compelled,
they explained, by the high prices de-
mandcd by farmers, Los Angeles
wholesalers today announced an ad
vance of $3.50 a ton in rolled bar
ley.
The growers, dealers asserted, hope
to reap larger profits on account of
the war and are Withholding much
of their stock. Consequently whole
salers have been forced to raise their
quotations, it is said.
Raises of 81 ton also were an
nounced in the prices of whole corn,
cracked corn and feed meal Follow
ing are the latest figures: Rolled
barley, 1.25 hundredweight; whole
corn, $1.20 a hundredweight; cracked
corn, $125 a hundredweight; feed
meal, $1.30 a hundredweight.
Wholesale produce dealers cut the
quotation on jumbo crates of pineap
pie cantaloupes to $1.50@1.75.
Following are the receipts reported
by Secretary o. c. Pickrell of the Loe
Angeles produce exchange: Eggs, 16i
cases; butter, Al, 400 pounds; cheese
7940 pounds; potatoes, $40 sacks; on
ions, $50 sacks; sweet potatoes, 1S(
sacks ;apples, 24S boxes; watermel
ons, =, car; peaches, 4454 boxes.
Local ranch eggs, per dozen-Se
leetad, 3S; candled; case count, 81.
California creamery butter, pc
pound Fresh extras, 25; fresh firsts
i23.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
Republic of the North
Is Claimed in Mexico

News that Carranza has entered
Mexico City was received here with
out enthusiasm. From Sonora more
interesting news was received.
Governor Jose Maria Maytorena has
practically succeeded in seizing the
state from the Carranza forces and
is arresting all Carranza officers he
can find. The claim is made that
Maytorena is acting under orders from
Villa and that the new republic OF
the north already has been given a
start in Sonora.
Villa troops under General Tomas
Urbina began a siege of the City Of
Durango, which is held by the Arriet-
ia brothers with 1000 Durango vol
Lnteers. The Arriettas claim allegi-
ance with Carranza, but have been act
ing independently of Carranza's or
ders.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
Mid-August Revives
Thoughts of Activity

This is the middle of August, and
thoughts are naturally turned to two
weeks ahead when there will be on
the great fall rush for the valley and
the opening of the period of renewed
activity in all lines.
Beginning with the first of Sep
tembcr, there will be q notable In
crease of people in the valley, and
this increase will continue rapidly
throughout that month.
There has been considerable specu-
lation rs to the effect of the war on
the coming of people of tn East to
California this year, and the opinios
is generally expressed that it will
greatly increase the number. Annu-
ally thousands of people go to Eu-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15

rope fer vacations, and It is believed
the war will turn in this direction
the great flood of tourists, many of
whom will come by automobiles to
see the two great fairs.
That the season which will open
September l will be the greatest ever
known here is certain, end, believing
this, the people of the valley will be
Very prompt early in September to
begin preparations for the coming
tide Of humanity.
Industrially, there IS great work
ahead, especially in harvesting the
great cotton crop, and this work will
be in full swing very early in Sep
tember, while picking is now in pro-
I9less in many volunteer fields.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15

gion of the Saales pass, which COM
mand8 the valley Of the Bruche.
"Ao Saales numerous desertions of
German troops are reported. The
French have taken many places and
captured some machine guns"
A Paris report says that a large
French army has entered Belgium and
is marching from Charleroi to Gem
bloux, ten miles northwest of Ma
mur.
Field Marshal Sir John French,
commander-in-c n-chief of the British ar
my on the continent, has joined Cen
eral Joseph Joffre, the French com
mander-in-c chief, at the headquarters
of the allied armies, the location Of
which is kept secret.
The st. Petersburg correspondent of
the Exchange Telegraph Company
tclegraphs that an official dspatcn
states that the Russians, after a
sharp encounter, drove back the First
and IWenty-flrstt German army corps,
which were endeavoring to occupy
Eydlluhnen.
A dispatch to the Central News
from Rome says that, according to re-
A Vienna dispatch to the Reuter-
Telegraph Company received by way
of Amsterdam, says the Austrian
troops have advanced into Russian Po-
land.
A special newspaper dispatch from
Rome says the Montenegrin troops,
aided by the inhabitants of Herze-
govina, are successfully invading Aus
tria, whose blockade of the Montene-
grin coast practically has ceased.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15

Juarez, Aug. 15.-Advices from the
south and from Sonora today
strengthened the belief of Villa SYM
pathizers here that the movement
for a new republic of the north has
been launched in earnest. The only
question in the minds of leaders now
is: Will Villa consent to be the mill
tary head of the new republic? 1t is
known he is being urged to join the
movement and, should he do so, the
new republic would be composed Of
the states held by Villa-Chihuahua,
Coahuila and Durango, and the two
states which Carranza captured and
which since have turned against him
Sonora and Sinaloa.
Villa, it is admitted, has broken
finally with Carranza and is holding
his army, now numbering 10000 mer,
at Torreon, determined to make sure
the territory he controls in the north.
Rumors that Villa has made compact
with General Velasco commanding
the federal army which evacuated
Mexico City still are circulated here.
A report which is causing new
speculation here is that General Pas
cual Orozco with 5000 irregular troops
who deserted the Carbajal govern
ment, is moving north from Guana-
juato. The revolution which Orozco
has started is against all the factions
in Mexico and it is not believed that
Villa is willing to welcome him as a
brother revolutionist.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15

great consumption in clothing the
soldiers and furnishing them with
tcnts, in addition to the normal de-
mand.
AS yet, plans are not worked out
for financing the cotton crop of many
growers, but the bankers believa this
will soon be taken care of, and that
the farmers will be able to marke.
their first pickings satisfactorily TO
raise funds for the completion of the
harvest.
1t will be difficult to finance the
crops, however, until there ia mar
kct price established by the reopen
ing of the exchanges, which Ii not
expected to be much longer delayed.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15

Washington, Aug. 15-Severancc
of the North and South American
continents is complete. The Panama
canal was opened to the traffic Of
the world today, four months and fif
teen days ahead of the schedule set
eight years ago.
The Ancon, one of the biggest yes
sells Of the Panama railroad, hoisted
its anchor in Colon bay and pro
ceeded to Balboa, the Pacific terminal
cf the canal.
1t was a gala day on the isthmus
for there was an Isthmian celebration
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
EFFECT OF WAR
ON AGRICULTURE

Washington, Aug. 15.-The effect
of the European war upon agriculture
in the United States was discussed
today for the first time by Secretary
Houston, who pointed out that the
United States was practically the only
large food producing country undis-
turbed.
'Tf Germany and Austria cannot
control the high SEAS" he said, at
will be very difficult for food sup
ply from this country to reach them
This would not have very serious
effect on our exports, because a very
small proportion is taken by these
countries. OF the wheat and wheat
flour exported in 1913-about 140,-
100000 bushels-only 100000 went
to Germany and Austria. If they
were to control the high seas it would
seriously interfere with the market
ing # the greater part of foodstuffs
we export.
off, on the other hand, England,
France and Russia control the high
seas, we should be able to market in
the near future without great diff
Guilty the great mass of our export
able food products. Even if they
cannot control the seas, they are 60
ing to take every sort of reasonable
risk to get supplies, and on account
Of their extensive shore lines and
large shipping facilities they would
doubtless secure very considerable
paYt--e& what they need." "-'-------,--
Secretary Houston pointed out that
cotton, corn, wheat and meat pro-
ducts constitute the largest proper
tion Of agricultural exports. He said
that his departments statistics of
production and exports of corn
showed a decrease of over 6OOOOO,-
600 bushels in 1918, from 1912, and
added:
at does not seem to me likely that
we are going to have very large
amount of corn to export"
Importation of corn the past year
exceeded exports by nearly 100000
bushels, and with the crop for the
present year 5OO,OOO,OOO bushels less
than that of 1913, Mr.. Houston thinks
it probable that this country could
consume it all without much reduc-
ton in price, if any. The demand
from abroad for corn for food is ex-
pected to help maintain the present
prices.
"This season." said the secretary,
"has been unfavorable for crops in
Europe, as a result Il which there
undoubtedly is some xortage now
estimated at approximately 100000
900 bushels.
"Omitting the ships plying to the
Orient and the south, and taking
into account only the ships that clear
for Europe from the United States,
we know that in 1912 the tonnage of
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Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
FRANCE TO ASSUME WAR
RISKS ON IT'S SHIPPING

Paris, Aug. 15.-Following the ex-
ample set by the British government
in accordance with the policy of
Lloyd George, the French government
has decided to assume the war risks
of all importations and expectations
by sea. Vessels sailing under the
French flag will be covered, so far
as :heir cargo is concerned, up to
within 80 per cent of their gross val
ues. This will be done without prem
ium, as a government risk, but those
desiring to insure the total value of
their cargoes, whether under the
French flag or under the flags OF
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
Panama Canal Opened
To the Worlds Traffic

on the consummation of the great
est engineering feat"
1t is but few days to the 401st
anniversary of the discovery of the
Pacific ocean by that intrepid Span
ish explorer, Balboa.
To the officials here the cable from
Colonel Goethals announcing that the
canal is ready four months ahead Of
time merely meant that the nation
has a new war asset, new CONNER
cial route and that the countries Of
South and Central America are in
closer touch with the great republic
to the north.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
Last Nights Dispatches.

London, Aug. 14.-Reports from
Tirlemont say that undismayed by re.
pulses administered by Belgian com
mands, the huge German Army of the
Meu5e is today swinging forward ir
a solid battle front extending from
north of Hasselt south to st. Iron
dusa.
Great masses of German troops are
being pushed forward from Aix-la
Chappelle and Liege in the Kaiser's
eliminating effort to crush the al
lies ly mere force of overwhelming
numbers.
Diest, where the Belgians repulsed
the German cavalry on Wednesday
Erschot and Tongres lie in the path
of the German forces and must in
evitably become again the scenes of
desperate encounters, for the Belgian
aeroplanes have watched the massing
and the forward movement and the
allies are blocking the advance. With
in twenty-four hours the battle is
expected along the whole German ad-
vance.
Namur, the fortified city south of
Brussels, is preparing for assault and
formidable defenses in addition to
the forts that have been erected. In
anticipation that this city will be tax
en- by Germans even though the forts
do not yield, all inhabitants have been
disarmed to save them from German
reprisals.
Suspending the bombardment of tthe
forts on the right bank of the river
at Liege, the Germans concentrated
their guns upon the west of the town
today, ATTACKING Forts Pintesse,
Liers, Lantin, Loucin, Hollogne and
Flamalle, all of which vigorously re-
piled.
1t is reported the German COM
mander at Liege, General Won En-
mich, has committed suicide because
of reverses.
The French army in Alsace is men
acing Strassburg, the chief fortified
city of the "lost province" over which
every Frenchman longs to see the
tricolor wave.
Pressing northward in desperate
five-day battle on the ridges of the
Vosges mountains,they hurled the Ger
mans back from Saales pass, thirty
miles from Strassburg, and now dom
mate the valley of the Bruche river
leading to that city.
"On to Strassburg!" is today the
LATHE cry of the French army in AL
SAGE.
One German division surrendered
after repeated desperate assaults in
an attempt to retake LIE Bon Homme
and Ste. Marie aux Minis passes
where the French We're entrenched.
The press bureau of the British war
Office and admiralty today gave out
news of French success in the Vos-
ges mountains in the following words:
"After successful resistance lasting
five days at the passes of Ste. Marie
aux Minis and lie Bon Homme, the
French troops have occupied the re-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
CARRANZA is TO
ISSUE PROCLAMATION

Mexico City, Aug. 15.-Carranza is
preparing proclamation, proclaiming
himself provisional president of Mex
leo, to be issued as soon rs the cap
ital is fully occupied by constitution
slist soldiers. As soon as he secures
control of the machinery of the CEN
tral government he intends to estab-
lish :. military dictatorship, the same
as Benito Juarez in 1857. The where
ebouts of Villa is not known and his
exact attitude toward Carranza gives
much concern.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-08-15
Thousands of Cannon
Moved Through Belgium

from German official source in Ber-
lin, via the Sayville, l.. l., wireless
station, is as follows:
"Thc Seventh French corps in the
army which invaded Upper Alsace was
defeated yesterday by the Germnas
near Mulhausen."
The dispatch was somewhat mutt
lated by poor Transmission, but indi-
Gated that the French entertainments
were taken at the point of bayonets.