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Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02

Washington, Dec. 2.-This govern
ment, as shown by official dispatches
given out today, is dealing with Ia
pata as the new de facto power at the
national capital of Mexico.
Spain also regards Zapata as the
&c facto power and has already by
aggressive action exacted from him
indemnification for the murder of four
of her subjects upon the entry of Ia
pata's soldiers into Mexico City.
State department officials, however,
still regard the situation in Mexico
City from an optimistic point of view.
One of the official statements given
cut said the Zapatista leaders were
redressing wrongs done by their fol-
lowers in the early days of their oc-
cupation.
The action of Spain in taking up
aggressively and successfully with Ia
pata the murder of her citizens is re-
garded here as of much significance
and Importance.
1t is said at the state department
that the only other such case of such
aggressive action was that of China,
which sent single warship to Mex
leo about two years ago and received
prompt satisfaction for outrages
against some of her citizens from the
Mexican government. SO far as can
be learned no claims have been paid
to the United States, either for dam
age to the property of Americans or
for the murders of American citizens.
The Benton case of Great Britain and
the Bausch case with Germany, it is
stated, have not been settled.
Spain very recently conveyed to the
state department the desire that this
government should take up the ques-
ton of the murders "of various Span
iards in Mexico City" Mr.. Bryan sent
the usual telegram of investigation,
but no answer has been received to
that telegram.
On the heels of that situation comes
the unofficial news at the department
that the Spanish minister, Senior Ca
ro, at Mexico City, took up the ques-
ton direct with Zapata and that a
prompt answer was given and that
reparation will be made Immediately.
That the murders were committed
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02

| has come as a fact, not only from
the Spanish foreign office to the state
! department, but also, it is understood
from the British embassy at Wash
ington. 1t is stated Zapata's claim
that at is hard to distinguish between
Mexicans and Spaniards" did not com
mend itself very strongly to the Span
ish foreign office.
Secretary of State Bryan gave out
today the substance of telegram
from the Brazilian minister at Mexico
City in which the minister says that
there were "a few cases of robbery
and violence by irresponsible bands in
the suburbs during the first few days
of occupation by Zapatistas. These
were against Mexicans and foreigners
indiscriminately, Americans included,
but such cases have been punished
even with the execution of the cul-
prit in some instances"
The Brazilian minister in his tele-
gram reveals that property and
funds were taken from the tramway
company" but have been returned.
The telegram states that Zapata ar
rived in Mexico City two days ago,
but did not come to the national pal
ace to receive popular demonstra
ton and twill start for Puebla to con-
duct further military operations
General Angeles has arrived at
Mexico City, where he awaits General
Villa. The latter has published a gen
eral order guaranteeing peace AMI
that wrong will be punished with
DEATH" The Brazilian minister says
that Censorship was abolished at
Mexico City, but is very strict at
Vera Cruz"
Mr.. Bryan also gave out dispatch
from J. R. Silliman of Mexico City,
sent yesterday, which Mr.. Bryan says
"corroborates the optimistic reports
sent by the Brazilian minister" Mr..
Silliman reports that those who in
terfered with the property of Mr.. Hill,
an American citizen, at Mexico City
were punished. Mr.. Bryan's state
ment says that the followers of Ia
pata "are in charge of the city" and
that "quiet prevails" Zapata's sol
diers had arrested the American man
ager of the cable office, but he has
been released. Mr.. Silliman has been
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Working for Peace.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Henry Van
! Dyke, the United States minister to
the Netherlands, is expected to urge
in his conference tomorrow with Pres
ident Wilson that another effort be
made to bring about peace in Europe,
with the United States and Holland
cooperating to that end.
+ Mr.. Van Dyke arrived here today
and Immediately went to the state
department, where he had an hours
conference with Secretary Bryan. Aft
er the conference Mr.. Van Dyke said
that he had brought to the United
States 'no message from the Queen
of Holland" looking to the renewal
of efforts towards mediation, but that
he proposed to represent to this gov
Crnment "the state of mind of the
people of Holland" on the subject of
peace.
| Asked to state succinctly what his
attitude now was as to mediation, Mr..
Van Dyke replied:
"All | can say now is that | hope
when the time comes for peace the
United States will have great and
noble part to play in restoring peace
to the world"
/ He was asked if it were likely that
J the influence of the United States
would be exerted at the final peace
congress and whether the United
States would be participant in that
congress. He said:
81 do not know, but can say when
the proper time comes Holland and
the United States will be found
working heart to heart if not hand
to hand"
Speaking of the work of the lega-
ton at The Hague, Mr.. Van Dyke
said:
"We of course have had great
deal to do, but for the sake of the
peace of the world we are obliged to
make every sacrifice and consider no
inconvenience to ourselves. What we
are doing is open to the world. There
is not and should not be any secret
diplomacy about it. / regret to see
so much talk about secret diplomacy,
underhand diplomacy being carried
on behind closed doors and shut win
dows."
Mr.. Van Dyke referred feelingly to
the large influx of Belgian refugees
who had flocked into Holland from
Belgium and to their cordial reception
by the people of Holland.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
PROGRESSIVES IN e
SESSION IN CHICAGO

| Chicago, Dec. 2.-The wide shadow
athwart the 1916 campaign only
served to increase the enthusiasm OF
the members of the Progressive party
executive committee when they met
today to debate the campaign plans.
George w. Perkins was cheered un-
til the walls of the Progressive Club
rang when he said in his opening ad
dress:
"The Progressive party is here to
stay. America needs US. We are not
going to be amalgamated with Re-
publicans or Democrats"
The shadow is that of William How
ard Taft, who, the Progressives were
Informed, would be the Republican
candidate for president in 1916.
"You may be sure" said a member
of the committee, "that the Progress
sive party will keep up the fight so
long as prospect of Mr.. Taft's can
didacy remains. 1t would be better
to go ahead and lose the election than
to lose principles. The Progressives
would feel happy in knowing they had
accomplished good deed if it kept
the reactionaries out of the White
House."
Perkins denied that he voiced Roose-
velt's views in denying rumors of
amalgamation. He also denied that
the national headquarters would be
removed to Chicago.
81 saw Colonel Roosevelt just be-
fore I left New York" said Perkins,
"and he was too busy studying the
war in Europe and writing to bother
about politics."
The meeting of the committee is
secret.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Burned to Death.

Pasadena, Dec. 2.-Trapped on the
top floor of his home when he at
tempted to put out flames that burst
out there, DR.. E. X. Benson, aged S6,
was burned to death today in the par
t;al destruction of his home, 1863 Ash
tabula street
Heroically struggling to save him,
Mrs. Benson, also an octogenarian,
was fearfullv burned, and two fire
men narrowly escaped with their lives,
both being severely burned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wren, neighbors, were
burned on the face and hands in rem
dering aid The fire started from
kitchen gas stove, crept up the parti'
tions unnoticed and broke out in the
second story. Benson rushed to the
second story, thinking the fire had
started there.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Sensational Captures.
(By Granville Fortescue)
(Former Military Aide to Presiden

I (Former Military Aide to President
Roosevelt)
Petrograd, Dec. 2.-In the pursuit
of the Germans, seeking to escape
from the Lodz trap, guns, caissons,
horses and ammunition have been cap
tured and entire battalions of infan-
try have been made prisoners. SEN
sational successes by the cavalry were
one marked feature of the fighting.
Machine gun batteries were another
potent factor i'm the Russian victory.
The Russians have made specially
of these death-spitting weapons and
the results have justified their theory
that this type of gun deserves high
place among the machines of warfare.
1t must be admitted that the daring
of the German plan of invasion gave
it certain initial success. The sweep
ing German advance from the frontier
to Lodz is an offensive march with
out duplicate in the annals of modern
warfare.
The German plan, which contem
plated a killing blow at General Rus
sky's rear, was theoretically brilliant
piece of strategy. Against equal
chances, the movement promised un-
qualified success. The Germans con-
slider that their specialized training
offsets the Russian numbers, so from
their point of view the odds were
equal. Since the two armies have been
engaged the Germans have fought un-
til overwhelmed. General Russky is
the hero of LODI.
1t is difficult to foresee what will
be the next German move in this the
atre of operations. With their genius
for organization it cannot be conceived
that they have not amply fortified a
line of possible escape, yet so far have
they come into the heart of Poland
that withdrawal now cannot be ac-
complished without enormous sacri-
fees. The Rivers Warta and Vistula,
which in their earlier operations were
a protection, may now prove death
traps,
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Investigating Strike.

Denver, Dec. 2.-Investigation Of
the Colorado coal strike by the Unit
ed States commission of industrial re-
lations was begun at 10 today. Gov
ernor Ammons was the first witness,
followed by John C. Osgood, chair
man of the board of directors of the
Victor American Fuel Company, one
of the leading coal operators of the
West. Governor elect Carlson will be
the third witness.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Aviator Hill Killed.

Venice, Dec. 2.-Aviator Thomas
A. Hill of Los Angeles, whose feats
of daring in the air have thrilled many
thousands at Venice and vicinity for
months, fell 5000 feet in attempting
to emulate Lincoln Beachey's loop the
loop, and was killed at noon today
Hill, flying in a new machine, left
the field and spiraled rapidly to a
great height, being watched by thou
sands below. Suddenly, while in the
act of looping the loop, flying upside
oown the machine careened and
dashed straight downward. He was
crushed to death, his body being tan
oiled in the debris
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Building New FrOnts-B. Salomon

Building New FrOnts-B. Salomon
& Co. recently put a new front IN
their store, and it contributed greatly
tc. the distinctiveness of the place.
Now the Imperial Valley Hardware
Company is putting in new fronc.
Since w. F. Holt sold to the several
occupants and others the long block
of buildings between Fifth and Sixth
street, the block has been losing the
sameness of the front, and eventual
ly the entire block will probably un-
dergo a change.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Zapata Is de Facto Ruler
At the Capital of Mexico

falsehoods as weapon against us and
are willing, like Huerta, to go to the
lengths of provoking intervention. We
shall triumph more gloriously over
the reactionaries than even in 1859.
"You may deny the reports of any
compromising agreements with me.
am determined to end the present
struggle by force of arms.
at is untrue that General Blanco
has been made a prisoner"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Berlin's Statement.

Berlin, Dec. 2.-Regarding the stu
alton and developments in the east
ern theatre of war, the general staff
today admitted that the battle in
North Poland was taking it's normal
course, and said in southern Poland
the Russian attacks are being re-
pulsed.
During the last fortnight" the
statement adds, "the German troops
posted between Lowicz and /Wlocka
week have taken $4,000 unwounded
prisoners"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
In the East.
(By Frederick Rennet)

Petrograd, Dec. 2.-Heavy fighting
continues with the German forces,
which are now greatly reduced. The
battle RACES hottest in the region of
Lowicz.
fThe Germans persist in making
counter charges in solid masses, but
SO far the Russians have prevented
them from getting relief from the
left bank of the Vistula and also
have captured four great barges lad
en- with German artillery and rifle
ammunition.
Near Plotz the Russians inflicted
enormous losses on the Germans ex-
treme right, which attempted an ad
vance from Scherzovo on the Warta.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02

Red Cross Sale-There will be
sale held at Holtville Saturday, De-
oember 5, that is creating consider
able interest, in social as well as
philanthropic circles, throughout the
valley, because the fund goes to that
splendid institution, the American Red
Cross Society. Among the patron
esses of this bazaar are Medames
Roger Laurence, Blair, Phil Brooks
and Main, of Holtville. There will
be some choice and unique pieces of
handicraft on sale. Some sent from
Los Angeles will consist of pieces of
hand turned pottery, hand woven rugs
and draperies. Many donations ara
coming in from other towns in the
county of artistic needlework, stem
Cling and Japanese prints. Harold
Bell Wright has been prevailed upon
by the ladies to donate a leather
bound autographed set of his books.
The East Side Realty Company will
give the use of it's offices for the
day. Mrs. Laurence is chairman Of
the fancy work booth; Mrs. Phil
Brooks of the candy booth; Mrs. Main,
the fish pond and novelty booth, and
Mrs. Blair will sell choice cooked
foods. Each will be assisted by
charming matrons and pretty maids.
Mrs. Harrington w. Hyde is chair.
man of publicity for the Red Cross
Sale.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
InsurrectiOn in Austria.

Geneva, Dec. "A serious insurrec
tion has broken out in Austria and il
is rumored that Emperor Francis Jo,
seph will abdicate in favor of Arch
duke Charles Francis Joseph. The
revolutionary movement has grown
enormously in Bohemia.
1t is reported that the Twenty
eighth territorial regiment has been
decimated in the rebellion.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
IN COMPETITION

With two teams from each school.
Imperial and Ell Centre high schools
will hold competitive debates at both
schools at Friday evening, the sub
ject beirg:
Resolved, That the president of the
United States should be ineligible for
Il third term"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
German Guns DESTROYED.

Paris, Dec. 2.-Three batteries of
leavy German guns have been des-
troyed by the French artillery in the
duel at Vernelles, it is officially an
nounced this afternoon. The allies
took some of the German trenches n
that district, after brilliant bayonet
charge, the soldiers being engaged N
hand to hand fighting.
South of Ypres the Germans made a
furious but Intellectual attack in ar
effort to regain ground previously
lost. These attacks were repulsed.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Rulers at the Front.

London, Dec. 2.-The rulers of the
five warning nations are at the front.
The Kaiser and the Czar are on the
battle lines in the east, King George
and President Poincaire are in France,
and King Albert is with the Belgian
army.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
At Mexico City.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Gutierrez and
Villa have reached the outskirts of
Mexico City and will proceed to the
National Palace today, according to
official advices received at the state
department from Juarez. Villa spent
the night at Tecuba.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Shot for LOoting.

Vera Cruz, Dec. 2.-The first mill
starry execution since the constitution
alists occupied Vera Cruz was that of
a soldier who had been tried by court
martial for looting and shot by a fir
ing squad.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Carothers in Mexico.

Washington, Dec. Especial Agent
Carothers has reached Mexico City
and has confirmed the report that
Villa and his forces are now in the
capital. The installation of Gutierrez
as provisional president is expected
hourly.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Anti-German Riots.

San Tiamo, Chile, Dec. 2.-Anti
German riots are reported at Valpa-
raise today. Crowds swarmed the
streets and stoned the German consul
ate and other buildings. Troops were
called out, but several persons were
wounded before order was restored.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02

Fine and Jail Sentence-One hum
dred days in the county Jail and 800
fine was the sentence imposed this
morning by City Recorder Iasigi on
Ed Hoskins, convicted of having hop
III his possession. Hoskins was ar
rested some days ago by officers
when they raided a gambling joint on
the East Side.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
News Through Holland.

Amsterdam, Dec. 2.-One son of
Premier Broqueville of Belgium has
teen killed in action and another NOR
tally wounded, it is reported.
Another British war fleet is report
ed to have put into the North sea and
to be lying off Ostend.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
WarShips RuSy.

Rotterdam, Dec. "A fierce artil-
lery duel is raging on the Belgian
coast between warships and German
land batteries. The detonation of big
guns is plainly audible at Sluis.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Made a SOrtie.

Vienna, Dec. 2.-The Austrian gar
rison at Przemysl has made success
full sortie and delivered a counter at
tack, which has checked the Russian
advance, it is officially stated. Yep
relin observers report the Russians re-
treating at some points.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Slight Advances.

Berlin, Dec. 2.-An official state
ment issued this afternoon at 3 o'clock
admitted that the allies had made
insignificant advances" in the west
ern theatre of war.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Unsettled Weather

Los Angeles, Dec. 2.-The forecast
for Southern California is: Unsettled
tonight and Thursday, probably with
rain Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Fugitiyes from the East.

Copenhagen, Dec. 2.-Over 100000
fugitives from East Prussia have ar
rived at the interior towns and cities
of Germany.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02
Fighting on Frontier.

Constantinople, Dec. 2.--Turkish
headquarters report fighting on the
Trans Caucasian frontier without de
cisive results.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-12-02

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American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-10-10
Pleasant Grove Does
\: Well at State Fair

Considering the number of exhibits
that Pleasant Grove had In the State
Fair, she certainly has no cause for
complaint Joseph Johnson of Lin
don. took first prize in sugar beets in
the Boys club exhibits.
l.. W. Luhd took first prize for best
two-year-old tPercheron Stallion. and
third for best three-year-old. He al
so took second prize for the best
three-year-old Belgian Stallion.
In the Chester White and /. o. c,
swine division. w. A. Boulter of Lin
don, won. eight prizes as follows
First for best boar, year old ond
under IS months; third for best SOW
years old and over; second for best
SOW, year old and under lS months;
first for best boar and three sows
over year old; first for best boar
and three sows l year old and over
bred by exhibitor; third for best boar
and three sows under one year, bred
by exhibitor. and first for champion
boar over year old
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-10-10
Train CTushes Beet Wagon


Wednesday morning passing ca
boose, drawn by a Salt Lake Route
engine, ran into beet wagon owned
oy L. j. Phillips, at the local depot,
and demolished wheel, axel. reach,
wagon box and several other parts
VI the wagon. The owner saw the
ram coming, and realizing his in
ao''''y to get the wagon out OF the
way he hurridly unhitched his horses
anu mus saved them from injury
M PhlllPs was unloading load
u oeets Into tho car and had his wa
sun standing between the main line
1"u the switch. Ordinarily there Is
"uH'ceht room without danger. but In
"'oaa'hs many wagons, a lot OF dirt
Vas accumulated lext the car. caus.
nt the hind wheels to slip away from
,"e car particularly when there has
WV" rams As the caboose passed
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-10-10
Salt Lake Route
Again Changing Time

Effective yesterday. October 9th,
the following changes in passenger
train schedule became effective:
Train No. 81 will leave Salt Lake
City 1885 n. m. instead OF 500 p. m,
as In the past, handling all passeng-
ers as well as through passengers for
all points west OF Nephi. through pas
sengers to transfer to train No 10 at
Provo or Nephi for all trains westr
Train No. 10 will stop at Ameri-
can Fork and Payson to receive Cali
fornla passengers, and at Lehi. Am
erican Fork, Pleasant Grove, Spanish
Fork and Payson to discharge pas
sengers from north and east OF Og-
den. This train will also stop to dis
charge and receive passengers at La
van, Juab, Mills and Lexington.
This new change means that Plea
SAINT Grove will get It's morning mail
about 8 o'clock instead OF in the mid
die Of the day.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-10-10
Tabernacle Meeting
Tomorrow Night

Sunday School program to be given
by the First Ward Sunday School of
Pleasant Grove, under the direction
of the Superintendency. Sunday even
ing, October 18th.
1-Song by School.
2-Opening Prayer,
Solo, Orpha Halliday
4-Reading, Belle Olpin.
5-lnstrumental Music, Flossic
Frampton.
6--Short talk by Stake Board Mem
Der.
duet, Mrs. Clark and Roxie
Adams.
STORY, Opal Wadley.
Tin Whistle Selection, Nathan
ial Pierce and son.
1O-Recitation, Edo Halliday.
ll-Solo, Ruby Wright
12-Duet, Leah Thornton and Flos-
sic Wright.
13-Benedlction.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-10-10
Canning Factory Will
Operate Next Year

Carpenter are putting the windows
In the canning factory this week
The management will not can fruit
this year but will have everything
ready to start at the opening of the
season next year. 1t is the intention
to can vegetables as well as fruit.
Had the management known that the
frost would have remained off so late
some peaches would have been can
ned this year. But as II was neces-
sary to tie up so much money in cans
when the plant starts, If was thought
that they could not be worked off
probably.
Several outside parties have made
overtures for part interest in the
plant, and 1t is quite probable that
some outside capital will be associat-
ed In the enterprise.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-10-10
Miss Sarah Williamson Returns

Miss Sarah Williamson returned
Saturday from a four months vaca-
ton In Californian. Evidently the trip
was a most agreeable one Most Of
the time was spent at her sisters
home. Mrs. ID. b. Davis, at Riverside,
though she spent much of the time at
Santiago, and at the many beaches
on the ocean. The trip was made by
way Of the Salt Lake Route and Los
Angeles going, and back by way of
San Francisco and the Southern Pa
cific. While at San Francisco she
visited the worlds fair buildings.
Her many friends are pleased to
see her back again behind the count
er Of the Pleasant Grove Mercantile
Co.