davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25

That Imperial Valley is ready for
a great good roads movement there is
no doubt. For years this county has
been holding back With the feeling
that The first great need was for the
people to acquire the irrigation sys-
TEN and that nothing should be done
that might interfere with that end.
The irrigation district has now solved
that problem, and for several weeks
.here have been evidences that the
time to launch the highway move
menl had come.
At a meeting of the highway COM
mttee Of The Imperial Valley Cham
ber of Commerce yesterday, with prac-
tieally all sections of the valley rep
resented, there was a unanimous ris-
ing vote in favor of the issuance of
at least $2,000,000 in bonds for the
construction of approximately 200
miles of permanent highway in I'M
perial valley.
The motion to this effect was made
by f. S. Fawcett, and was as fol-
lows:
"Resolved, That this committee ap-
prove the bonding of Imperial county
20 the limit for the purpose of con-
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
Elunem ont Ends in Sorrow.

Los Angeles, Feb. 25.-Following an
alleged elopement and pursuit by par
ents and detectives, pretty 17-year- old
Ethel Hotchkiss of San Francisco, oc-
cupies a cell in the matron's depart
ment Of the city Jail today, her ro-
nance suddenly shattered.
+. j. Ryan, aged %, married, who
is alleged to have deserted his wife
and child in San Francisco, occupies
a Jail cell, charged with contributing
% the delinquency Of a minor and the
girl is held as a runaway.
According to the police report, Miss
Hotchkiss met Ryan several days ago
and without knowledge of her parenos
kept company with hlm. After a
whirlwind courtship, it is alleged, Ry-
an induced the girl to flee with him.
The girl had eonfided her secret to
4 girl chum and when her parents
missed her the chum divulged the
girls whereabouts.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
Ifoayy Mexican Tax.

Washington, Feb. 25.-Genorai
Obreeon. Caranza's military governor
Of Mexico City and the federal dis
trict, has issued sweeping decree
which imposes taxes on all foreign
ers and natives and foreign and ma
tive corporations, with the threat that
if the decree Is not Obeyed by 6 p. m.
Friday the offenders will be impris-
oned for thirty days.
According to the state department
teleGrms The Obregon decree Tex
acts q payment within r hours equal
TO three-quarter5 of / per cent on the
capital Of all banks, business houses,
stock companies, mortgage holders
and private individuals operating with
in the federal district, including all
foreign corporations and private bus
mess men, The decree also includes
"all companies organized abroad. nut
operating within the federal district
These are subject to the tax ON the
basis Of the capital invested in The
republic.
A tax will also be collected in the
proportion of one-third Of / per cent
of the annual tax on all taxpayers
within the district. The time given
will expire at 6 p. m. next Friday
and the penalty for noncompliance
forthwith is confiscatiOn, the appoint
ment Of receivers and Imprisonment
for thirty days.
This decree is one of the most dras-
tic yet issued and, as it concerns all
nations. it is likely that foreign ma
lions at least will see that no double
taxes or confiscatory tributes are lev
led on their nationals.
The state department has made the
usual inquiry as to the tax, but the
officials are in the dark as to what
action should be taken when COM
plants are made. IT is said that one
of the difficulties in the minds of
American diplomats is that the decree
does not discriminate" against Amer
leans aud that for that reason it
would be difficult to frame q protest.
The department., however, says it is
giving the matter its attention. There
seems to be no doubt that as soon
as the decree and It's terms are known
officially to the embassies and lega-
lions at Washington inquiries will be
made of this government as to what
it's attitude will be.
The CarranZa agency issued a state
ment today to the effect that the
steamship Moro Castle of the New
York. Havana and Mexican line, will
be allowed to call at Progreso, Yuca-
tan. That port has recently been
closed by Carranza because of the rev.
olution there against Governor San
tos Of the State of Yucatan.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
Pleasure Party Nlrred

Honolulu, Feb. Wireless advices
from the steamer Great Northern,
which recently left Los Angeles har-
Dor with a party Of eastern notables
ryI li5horuiu, teil of a tragedy chat
marred the sightseers' trip on the isl
ands.
Mrs. NJ. F. Rule and Mrs. Bell, both
of Portland, Ore, and prominent So
cially in that city, and their chauffeur,
were killed in an auto accident when
the machine they were riding was
wrecked on its way from HilO, Ha-
Waiian islands, TO the volcano of XII
lauea.
Mrs. Rule formerly lived in Wash
ington, d. c., where she was well
known.
The Great Northern is now speeding
homeward with the bodies aboard and
is due to arrive in Los Angeles Mon
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25

Every candidate who has entered the
contest and shown any enthusiasm and
desire to win one of the big prizes
offered, is now making splendid
showing and is leading for a prize
worth at least $50. Not one of those
candidates ever hoped to do so well
when she first entered. All their
friends told them they were making
mistake to enter, as they would
never win anything, yet now those
candidates all know they are sure to
win something and that unless an
other candidate enters very soon
three of them will win prizes worth
in excess of $500.
Five Weeks More.
Five weeks from Saturday the con-
test will end and all the prizes will
have been won. Not one of those
prizes is beyond the reach of new
candidate with zeal and ambition and
a fairly large circle of friends in I'M
perial Valley. New contestants would
find that their circles of friends had
not been approached. Each candidate
has a little circle of friends and ac-
quaintances who will gradually become
more and more interested in her
as it becomes evident to
them that she is making an effort
herself and stands good chance to
win. Few candidates have the same
circles, although a few of the same
people may be friends of two or three
candidates. Those few will boost for
the one who first approaches them on
the subject of contest, so it is mis-
take to delay longer. Enter at once
and get started in the contest. There
is nothing to lose and you may be
riding in your own handsome touring
car early in April if you take action
promptly.
Six Leaders Change Positions.
All six leaders shifted positions in
the score today as result of yes
terday's balloting. The people are
getting interested and subscriptions
are coming easily.
$4,000 Extra Votes.
All who turn in total of five years
in new subscriptions, each of which
must be for a period of at least six
months, before Saturday, March 6, will
be awarded a bonus of $4,000 extra
votes. This offer may be won more
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
WHY Los Angeles Suffered.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The reason
the Interstate Commerce Commission
gave San Pedro, which is part Of
Los Angeles, terminal rates, and de-
MED those rates to Los Angeles is
given by the commission as mo evl-
dence was presented in this case (in-
termountain case) to show that it was
to apply the coast termi-
nal rates to any points except ports
Of call on the Pacific coast, at which
the Atlantic and Pacific steamship
lines deliver freight
The order of the commission in this
case says, in part:
ut is further ordered that in OBJ
servance of this order as to rates on
schedule commodities to Pacific coast
terminals shall consist of San Diego,
Wilmington, East Wilmington, San
Pedro. San Francisco, Oakland, Port
land, Tacoma and Seattle only
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25

organize all parties interested in am
united effort to have it passed. The
opening Conference of the Southern
California legislators, arranged by the
chamber. ill occur on Friday, and
It is eXpe cd hey will all attend this
dinner"
While this purports to be a move-
ment friendly to Imperial Valley, it
is evidently intended as a mobiliza-
tion OF the forces which are aiming
to wipe Imperial Valley and San Diego
county off the highway map.
The meeting will be attended by
Frank Reading and E. F. Howe, rep
resenting the Imperial Valley Cham
,5e. OF Commerce, who VIII endeavor
to prevent the carrying through of
the projected consolidation of South
ern California against this valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
Escort for Vessels.

New York, Feb. 25-Great Britain
has notified all ship owners and
agents in American ports that all
vessels bound for English or French
ports with foodstuffs, ammunition or
general supplies will be met 200 miles
beyond the German war zone by tor
pedo boat destroyers and conveyed to
their destination.
This decision has greatly reassured
shippers here and before next Sun
day a fleet Of six steamers will leave
New York with their holds filled with
wheat. The total tonnage of the
wheat that is to be sent abroad by
these steamers is 27,568 tons or $780,
600 quarters.
Berlin, Feb 25.-A press dispatch
from Rotterdam today states that the
Norwegian steamer Norla has sighted
wreckage in the English channel
which indicates that British troop
ship was sunk. Among the flotsam
were uniforms, sabers, caps and other
articles of military clothing. The
steamship JervauX Abbey also sighted
similar wreckage.
South Shields, Feb. 2o.-lhe crew
of the British collier Deptford, which
was sunk in the North sea off Scar
borough last night, were brought here
today. The Deptford is believed to
have been sunk by a German subma-
rine.
Portsmouth, England, Feb. 25.--The
ship Western Coast has been sunk off
Beachy Head. 1t either hit mine
or was struck by German subma-
rine. The crew landed.
Portsmouth, Feb. 25.-The captain
of the steamer Western Coast, sunk
bv a German submarine, states that
he saw another steamship sinking at
the same time his ship foundered.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
Natcrs. j. .Accident s.

San Francisco. Feb. 25,-Prcpara-
tory trials for the Grand Prix auto
race. to be held at the Exposition
course next Saturday, were marred by
two accidents today.
Bergdoli, in an Erwin Special. ran
into a temporary barbed wire fence
while going at high speed and suf-
fered numerous decorations and bruises
on the face and neck. He was rend-
cred unconscious.
Jack Gable, taking practice spin
in q That's car, left the track and
struck a pile Of baled hay by the
roadside, recoiling thirty feet and
landing on his side Gable received
n severe shaking up, but no serious
injury.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
I'eerean. Settles Case.

New York, Feb 25.-Charles Mon
roe CJeff') Tesreau. who is about
to depart for the southern raining
camp for baseball players, today set
tied the S25,000 breach o. promise ac-
tion brought against him by Miss
Clara Young Of Perryvplle, No.
The case was on the calendar for
trial and Tesreau's bond for $500
was in the court. In order that he
might leave for the South without
further bother with litigation and
bfoken-hearted young women, his at
torney entered into negotiations with
Miss Youne's lawyer. The result
vas an order Of discontinuance in
which both parties TO the action con-
sentcl The terms of tae agreement
were kept secret.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
"a Scran OF Paper "


The dress renearsal 1o' the home
talent play last night was most sue
eessful and gives promise of splen-
did final production tonight Of the
pleasing little comedy, "a Scrap of
Paper" The cast has been genuinely
interested in their work, and have
practiced untiringly to make the
presentation worthy of the splendid
support given to its promoters by the
community at large. Several mem
bers of the cast have dramatic abil-
ity of an unusual order and carry the
parts they represent with great abil-
ity. James X. Ford, as Brisemonche,
the landed proprietor and noted nat
uralist, is notably good. Henry A.
Hunter carries the part of Baron
De La Glaciere like professional,
bringing out the leading character
istics Of the baron superbly. Nell
McGlynn is an ideal Louise De La
Glaciere and is more than appealing
in her distress over the lost love let
ter. Mile. Zenobia is certainly busy
lady attending to other peoples af
fairs. Mrs. Phil Brooks interpreta-
ticn of this character leaves nothing
to be desired. Jane Kelsey, as Ma
thilde, is sure to win all hearts, as
she has won that of poor Anatole, who
has so difficult time over his love
affair, with Mile. Zenobia constantly
on his trial. The other characters
Madam Dupont, by Katie May Cook;
Pauline, by Lille Larey, and Bap-
tiste-by Fred Nuttall-are well sus-
tanned throughout. Smiley Atkinson
is bound to make hit as Anatole, to
Jane Kelsey's Mathilde. The lead
ing parts are taken by Phil Brooks
and Ruth Browne with splendid abil-
ity.-Adv. 254
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
Chandler. ct al. Arraigned.

Los Angeles, Feb. 25--Harry Chand-
ler, w. X. Bowker, General B. J. Vii
ioen and Charles Guzman were today
arraigned before United States Dis
trict Judge Bledsoe on an Indictment
charging them with conspiracy to
violate the neutrality laws of the
United States. Baltazar Avilez, Fran
cisco Ayon. Meronimo and Sandoval,
named in the indictment with the
others, were present in the court room,
but their arraignment was postponed
until Monday to give them an oppor-
tunity to retain counsel. When the
formalty of arraignment was con-
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
rOm INrance

Paris, Feb. 25.-An Official state
ment issued by the war office this
afternoon states that further progress
by French troops in the Chanpagne
region has been made, and all Ger
man counter attacks repulsed. A
block house and points cf observation
OF Germans were demolished by
French artillery near Lombart4yde.
A German attack at Marie Therese,
in the Argonne district, has been
broken up.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
Menacing ConstantinOpIe.

Salonika, Feb. 26.-The Anglo
French fleet is again bombarding the
Turkish forts Of the Dardanelles. 1t
is reported the Turkish crown Jewels
have been removed from Constantine
pie into the interior of Asia Minor.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
Hog Rates Suspended.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The Inter-
state Commerce Commission has sus-
pended from March until September
6 the proposed advanced rates on hogs
IN single deck cars from Salt Lake
City and Utah points to Los Angeles
and California points over the San
Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake rail
rOan
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
Took His Life.

San Francisco, Feb. 25.-Drecting
the act with the aid of a mirror, E. c.
Catlin, thnd engineer of the Pacific
Mail liner Manchuria, shot himself to
death through the head at the Marty
hotel today. The motive is a mys-
terry. He had many friends in Cali
fornia and was prominent socially.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
important Bond Election
To Be Held Tomorrow

There are now 726 pupils in the
grammar schools of the city, and in
spite of the opening of a new building
this year the buildings are overcrowd-
ed. and even now the district is rent
inp outside rooms.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25

A very important election will be
held tomorrow to decide on the issu-
ance of 100000 bonds for new gram
mar school. The election will be held
at the Commercial Street school,
with booths open from a. m. to 6
D. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25

1t is not generally known that 400
men are at work in two shifts digging
the long tunnels for the San Diego
& Arizona railroad. This is not spec
tacular work, and it does not impress
on the public the fact that steady
progress is being made, but, as mat
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
Russian Troops Captured.

Berlin. Feb. 25.-It was announced
by the general staff this morning that
German troops have captured 10000
Russians and a great quantity of war
materials, at Przasnysz, as well as
the city itself.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
400 Men Digging Tunnels
For s. D. and A. Railroad

ter of fact, this tunnel work is the
very thing that sets the limit on the
time for the completion of the rail
road, and when the holes are drilled
the mountains the work of
grade making and track laying will
proceed rapidly.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25

cluded it was arranged that the four
alleged conspirators appear in the
United States district court, March -.
to plead TO indictments.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
Great D0kie Demonstration
Will Awaken the City

The Dramatic Order KNIGHTS shown the mysteries of the
probable
realize that the Does
evening" & class o
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-25
WILL THESE BETHE WINNERS?

The following table shows who would win the var
the contest ended TODAY:
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-10-10

sderful that they create almost a feel.
ing of awe. 1t is next to impossible
TO believe that human fingers could
mould fabrics into such exquisitely
dainty forms.
have in mind a dance frock OF
palest green silk, embroidered with
silver white tulle and lace. It was
OF Louis XIV. inspiration, for the
soft, supple silk was Topped up over
the hips in pannier fashion. It was
not however, the extremely boutfant
drapery exploited by the bellies Of
Versailles. but modified version Of
the pahnier.
The petticoat or undersklrt Of the
frock was Of white tulle over SILK
and the hem was trimmed with
founce scalloped In points. Here
and there, nesting in the full ruche
used to join the fiounce to the skirt.
We're small silver and green roses.
OF course the bodice was fitted
snugly to the figure and the waist
was "pinched in. to a greater ex.
tent than we have seen 1t for years.
It was made Of the silk and about the
square-cut decolletage there was a.
wide ruche Of plain green chiffon.
The elbow-length sleeves were orna.
mented with three frills Of the chit.
fon and the bodice front was elabor.
ately embroidered in silver.
This frock made me think Of a
cool. woodsy stream, where nymph
played in the moonlight. She had
golden hair and such must be the
tresses Of the wearer of this frock
If she is to belong" to 1t.
Pansy and Dahlia Shades.
The paler t.nts are reserved for
late afternoon and evening wear. so
the street costumes and coats are
of the deep. rich tones so familiar to
all who have visited the millinery
openings and tho fashion shows.
I refer to the pansy and dahlia
shades, the Burgundy and claret reds.
the soft. almost faded blues and
green's. and the sombre grays and
browns.
have never seen anything more
attractive than the afternoon COS
tunes, consisting Of frock and coat,
and the long wraps Of, velvet
trimmed with fur. There is such a
lavish use of everything. which i'm.
parts certain elegance to the full.
sskirted long.coated costume that was
denied the suits of other years.
And there is usually a touch OF
hand embroidery in combinations Of
color never introduced heretofore.
They are the time-mellowed tones
one sees in the old tapestries and
!. samplers. Dyes may be scarce but
Il this condition ID responsible for
tho lovely, subdued tones now In
favor may there always be a scarcity
of aniline dye.
Pleasing purple:.
The pansy and fuchsia puppies are.
/. occupying the centre Of attraction
in the realm Of millinery and have
seen number Of costumes developed
in one OF the other Of these very,
heautiful shades. There was one
coat. suitable for either afternoon or
evening wear. long. yolnminous
model trimmed with bands Of chin.
chillA One 80 seldom sees this rare
y fur that q coat Boosting Of q collar.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-10-10

decided change mas eAAe =.
place in the gowns and coats.
both for street and evening wear.
Anew silhouette has been introduced
and 1t is with no small amount OF
pride that "a note. with what ease and
familiarity American women are
wearing the; new modes. u
The constant shifting Of fashions
has taught them to assimilate more
quickly new lines, a fresh couture.
an unexpected poise of the hat and
the innumerable little extrayagances
which lend such great degree Of
charm to any costume. They are
wearing their clothes with q distinc-
ton heretofore considered character.
istic Of the Parlsienne only.
The smart American has discov-
cred the secret that beautiful raj.
ment should be worn ioyously and
dndifferently; that It should blend in
with the personality o. the wearer
and never be "a thing apart Since
the present fashions seem particu-
larry adaptable to all types Of fem
ininity there is little room for crit.
cism.
Perfectly Lovely.
The gowns and coats are so per
feet in design and are made Of such
lovely materials that they "beggar
description" One must see them to
thoroughly appreciate their beauty.
1t is all very well to mention the
fact that a certain. stunning evening
frock is fashioned Of tnlle embroid-
cred with sequins, but this statement
fails to inspire mental picture OF
q billowy skirt that reflects the
iridescent coloring Of the opal OF
the butterfly, with every graceful mo.
ton of the dancer, or the adorable
little bodice with It's high girdle and
\ artistic trimming.
thought that the designers had
reached the zenith Of their creative
ability when they presented the
world with the dainty, picturesque
fashions Of last season. but they up.
pear to have an inexhaustable source
Of inspiration. The new sraiment far
snrpasses the old In style, color and
material. A
This is largely due to the fac,
that the couturiers have revived the
modes Of the most extravagant and
artistic period Of history. that d
Louis XIV. and his two successors
This places at their command rich
/ brocades and silks of all weayes
gold and silver laces, rare semhroid
cries. jeweled trimmings, ribbons
flowers, furs and gauzes-ins fact
every medium that will insure /
I masterpiece In sartorial art. And
I have seen many a frock that l con
slider nothing less than master
piece.
There isn't the slightest doubt II
my mind but that many Of the ex
quisite frocks of soft faille, Gros d
Londres or the more elaborate meta
brocades will find their way int,
y many oaken or cedar chests to b,
handed down to posterity with tn,
cherished wedding and ball gown.
Of our colonial ancestors.
Wonderful Dance Froelss.
Truly some Of the dance and even
ing frocks- mot to mention the love
" afternoon costumes are 80 won
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-15
F. H. Rogers G Co.
We Clean, Press, and Repair Clothing

would have shuddered at the consumma-
ton of the apparent plot; and the record
OF mans deprayity is not whitened in
the least by the failure of the plans to
carry through. The intent was in the
mind of the plotters, albeit their nefari-
Gus scheme misearried We are taking
IT for granted, Of course, that the fire
in the hold Of the SAINT Anna was delib-
erately set or caused to become started
by the explosion OF bomb when the
ship had reached point in midoeean.
Going on that theory, theory which
seems entirely plausible, it is evident
that the steamship companies must re-
double their efforts to protect their ships
and their passengers; far greater sur
veillance must be exercised when the
ships are lying at their docks and being
loaded for the eastward trips. The furry
of excitement few months ago through
the purpose of plotters to destroy ships
had subsidized to a considerable extent and
there perhaps was slight relaxation of
vigilance on the part of the steamship
companies. As long as the war lasts,
however, that vigilance should be main
tanned. Conditions demand it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-09-15
wN 49,, Smoke-Hungry?
BLACKSTONE -
tocssT - <<<
Collection Of Garbage

Hauseholiers sttauf55n = unol more
called - The fat that an ratss end
naste material sal - e1Iircisd If fluf
q barrels and PLACED an alrbing is Irant
cf hnnsa early tn maru.rN. Waaans
ui1 81 5a respective ssstiaus IF ttt tsty.
ns faHHmes
lIrfasrs e1uth Main. natfslHsr'.
nussaga Ayers. sna ns1b sEe Wast
reln1.
Tuaaaase- Eruth H58a Wnsfi rrsas
r1rn GH nara Hue el#nHr
Nreausslars Frur Em e. nak1fs
fI snH nu atrsrts 49, 81 1rrmaf
TIurstsr- Eu-fh HaiH end sfrets ~
fuan Mar arf -uuafr end Streets
ra-tk - Hmlr Href
rrEag-A s4r~ts Mwr 81 Ernsss
81 w SIDE m Mnn a
~rsu~ears h tsrisf nef
rsf end an ast satt 81 aranas
aaf = ras1 afe NrH
k ur SD r D.
l.rF-f rIr-1 Al mtet ae1s. SRA flrH-
Fsff nrf w ear
~ Nr -
Fea-a arr rua -rf "a
rrstr - sts tsett ans tte1 cF tsa