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Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02

Washington, April 2-Attempts
were renewed today to have Mexico
City declared neutral territory and
end the fighting and looting there.
The plan includes the creation of a
federal district police force. 1t be-
came known today that Secretary
Bryan has endorsed the plan. Villa
and Zapata are reported favorable,
providing Carranza will also agree
Consul Silliman at Vera Cruz is try
ing to secure letters of consent.
Turkey Protests.
Washington, April 2.-Hussein Bey,
the Turkish ambassador, appealed to
Secretary Bryan for redress for the
execution at Torreon, Mexico, of Sala-
mon Nigri and X. Fereze, Turkish sub
jects.
The Turkish embassy submitted af-
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02

A. w. Swanson, mayor of Ell Cen
tro.
c. NJ. Berry, secretary Imperial Ir-
rigation District.
Mont j. Reid, county tax collector.
Scores.
Miss Zelia F. Webb, Calexico .634. .35O
Miss Mable Padgett, San Diego
Mrs. Edith Hancock, FL Centro. 597. .450
Miss Lille kissee, star route.
Mrs. Vaughn Azhderian, Melo-
Mrs. Robert Moore. FL Centre 42I 's50
Miss Bertie B. Clements, El
Miss Leah Nj. Wilson, FL Centre 65'650
Miss Dorothy Meserve. .Brawley 1O'O50
Miss Ruth Donahue, Calexico. 7o5o
Mrs. Clarence Folks, Calipatria 7I50
Miss Blanche Randolph Braw-
,,y ley ~. ....';;'.; ~, ;,.,,..;...... $500
Miss Hilda Bennett, Brawlev. 5Sso
Mrs. Bert Goodwin, Calipatria 300 900
Miss Suza Paige, Alamorio. 51so
Miss Maud Case, Holtville. 465o
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02
Fire, Probably Incendiary,
Damages Fine Residence

The fine new home of Dill S. Ross,
300 feet south of the city limits, was
very seriously damaged by fire about
1880 this morning, and the indications
are that it was deliberately set ON
fire by an enemy.
The building had been finished sew
eral days, but Mr.. Ross was busy
moving the grocery store of Ross 4
Stuart and the occupation of the
house had been delayed. 1t cost about
%3 300 and was insured.
1t was | 80 when an automobile
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02
Charges of Conspiracy.

Los Angeles, April 2.-Instead of
resuming consideration of charges of
immortality against Chief of Police
Sebastian, the grand jury today began
an investigation of charges that a
conspiracy exists to injure Sebastian s
mayoralty candidacy.
The conspiracy charge will be in
vestigated first Of ALL" District At
torney Woolwine asserted. "All the
witnesses he wants will be called"
Sebastian will be the first wit
ness.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02
Crucified Himself.

Benham, Tex, April 2.-Hanging
himself on the anniversary Of Christ's
crucifiXion to a cross made of railroad
ties, John Dovoky, aged A, commit
ted suicide today. He mounted the
cross, fastened his hands to the spikes
after placing a moose about his neck,
then threw weight on the rope and
etanpled to death. He left a note ask
ing that lock of his divorced wife's
hair be buried with him.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02

LEAD ELECTION. his bcasRre
While the fact is recognized that
there is no one of the five candidates
for school office in Ell Centro but
would fill the position with credit,
there are personal friendships that
have prompted unusual interest in the
election, and 300 ballots had been
cast a little after 2 at the CONNER
cial Street school.
For the 2 trustees of Central Union
High School there are candidates.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02
Great Interest Taken
In the School Election

Mrs. Will S. Fawcett, R. II. Clark
and c. A. Shafer, and the fact that
the eX-president of the Women's Ten
Thousand Club is a candidate led many
women to vote.
For trustee of the grammar school
j. l. .Travers and Ernest Poston are
candidates, with but one to be elect
ed.
1t would be impossible to speculate
on the results until the polls are
closed tonight and the ballots count
ed.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02
Bantams Observe Easter.

Ontario, April 1.-The sensitive ma
lures of two prize Bantams of G. n.
Williams, a poultry fancier, respond
ed to the spirit of Eastertide Inves-
the reason why nightly the
thoughtful hens had laid their eggs in
a row of partially filled paint buck
cts, providing II red, blue and yellow
Easter eggs.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02
HYDE Completes Term,

Atlanta, April 2.-Completing a
3-year term in the federal prison,
Frederick a. Hyde, reputed million
aire, left today for his home in Cali
fornia. He celebrated his release by
distributing $500 among the other
prisoners. Hyde was convicted of land
frauds in California after bitter
trial
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02
Governing Squaw Men,

Sacramento, April 2-The House
has passed a bill including "squaw
men, halfbreeds and other associates
of Indians in the class of persons to
whom selling liquor is unlawful.
Regulation Fails.
Sacramento, April 2.-The senate
defeated 27 to 9, the Jones bill pro-
hsbiting district attorneys from ac-
cepting private law practice.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02
Submarines Are Ordered
To Sink Everything Afoat

lnounced There will be no diplomatic
negotiations unless it is shown Swo-
boda is not getting fair trial.
Paris, April 2.-Pubic interest in
the case Of Ralph Swoboda, reputed
American, arrested on suspicion of
causing fire aboard the liner La
Touraine, grew rapidly today. The
authorities declared the American en-
bassy had denied that Swoboda regis
tered there as an American citizen
upon his arrival in France. They as
sert there is nothing to prove that he
actually is an American. His trunks
are declared to contain samples of
military equipment. There was a
halt today in the judicial investigation
of the affair, which will be continued
at Havre tomorrow.
The Petit Journal hinted today at
sensational revelations coming. 1t is
intimated there was am international
plot.
upholds Treaties.
Washington, April 2.-It was
learned today that Japan has assured
America that she is scrupulously OBJ
serving all treaties in dealings with
China. The information came in
voluntary statement. The American
note asking the Japanese concerning.
their intentions formally remains un-
answered.
To Aid China.
San Francisco, April Mooney is
pouring into the Chinese Patriotic
League treasury today, according to
leaders of Il movement to raise money
to aid in the defense of China
against Japanese aggression. An eff
fort is to be made to secure $40 from
each of 100000 Chinese in America.
Another meeting will be held next
Sunday, at which resolutions likely
will be passed urging the president
of China to maintain a firm stand.
We Want Potash.
(By Carl Ackerman)
Berlin, April (Via the Hague)-
America, through Secretary Bryan, is
trying to persuade the Allies to lift
the German blockade sufficiently to
permit the expectation of potash to
America, where it is sadly needed foi.
the manufacture of fertilizer. The
government has notified Ambassador
Gerard that it will permit the expor-
tation on ships bringing cotton here.
providing the consignments are made
to the American department of COM
merce.
Austrian Steamer Sunk.
London, April Am Austrian
steamer carrying munitions of war
has been sunk by mine in the Dan
ube, according to Nsh dispatches.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02
Debate L. S. Preparedness.

New York, April Whether les-
sons of Europe's war require Uncle
Sam to increase his army and navy
will be debated tonight at Carnegie
hall by Representative A. p. Gardner
of Massachusetts, author of the agi-
tation for preparedness and Morris
foe of martial expenditures.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02
Sheep Men Are Delighted
By Market Conditions

highest price ever known in America,
while the market for spring lambs
is opening at the highest point ever
reached on the coast.
1t is true that there are not very
many men in the valley interested in
sheep, but those few are rejoicing over
the best season they have ever ex-
perienced.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02
Mary had a little lamb
It's fleece was tipped with gold
It's outlets lined with jam
And that is why it sold.

And if that was your little lamb
you would be happy, too. Disregard
ing all politics, here we are up against
the stern fact that with wool on the
free list it is commanding about the
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-02

.Dr. Walter F. Pauly of
kahoka, Mo, who drilled Il
hole through his own Uranium
10 drain the blood and pus
from his brain. He had been
made sightless by the blood
pressing on his brain. 1t took
one hour Of drilling. The
picture shows the doctor in
bed, his nurse and the knife
and gimlet with which he
performed the operation.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United States Land Office, Carson
City, Nevada, May 26, 1915. Serial No.
0S949
Notte is hereby given that Philip
Mathews, of Panaca, County of Lin
lSxn, state of Nevada, has filed in
this office his application to enter-se-
lect locate under the provisions of Sec
tons 1906 and 2S07, Revised Statutes
of the United States the following des-
cribed land, viz
Lot of Section 10, Township 2
South, Range 6S East, Mount Diablo
Meridian.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the lands described, or desiring to OBJ
ject, because of the mineral character
of the land, or for any other reason.
to the disposal to applicant. should
file their affidavits of protests in this
office on or before the 18th day OF
July, 1851
SHOBER ]. ROGERS,
| Register.
First pub. June s; last July g.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05
[7I N7A0 MOVIES
N1zz2iNZ7z2222ZZz'zZ7
MONDAY LIME 9TH.

MONDAY JUNE 7TH.
The Vengeance of the Yaquero, Ka-
lem Drama.
BY Parcel Post, Edison Comedy.
The Trunk Mystery, Lubin 2-Reel
Comedy.
ADVENTURES OF KATHLYN.
The Forged Parchment, Part /, Selig
Wild Animal Melodrama. Serial
\ The Little Captain, Vitagraph Comedy
Six Rells, over 5000 IT. of films.
FRIDAY JUNE 11TH
A Foolish Agreement. Edison Drama.
Second Childhood, Selig Comedy
The Seventh Prelude, Essany 2-Ree
Dramat
ADVENTURES OF KATHLYN.
The Forged Parchment, Part ii. Sc
| Zig Wild Animal Melodrama Serial
/ A Matter of Record, Lubin Comedy.
Six Reels, over 5000 #. of film.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05
New Movie Feature

The electric movies will give an up
to-the- minute special show once
month besides the regulas shows ON
Monday and Friday. The first special Is
to be given Wednesday June 16 and vii
follow the style of the leading motion
picture houses in cities, that of show
ing in one evening high grade pro-
duction of five to seven reels con-
stituting complete story. The last
Days of Pompeei will be presented first
Admission 15and 35 cents.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05
TAX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the sec
ond installment Of 1914 taxes Is now
.iue and payable at the office of the
County Treasurer. All property on
which the taxes remain unpaid june
Z, 1915, will be declared delinquent ana
{ n per cent added thereto with y
additional costs for advertising.
Take, to be paid in U. S. gold
coin or checks on the Bank of Pi-
oche.g of Phoebe, Nevada.
CHAS. CULVERWELL,
County Treasurer and ex-Officio TAI
Receiver of Lincoln County, Nevada.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05
OLDER BUT STRONGER

To be healthy at seventy, prepare at
forty. is sound advice, because in the
strength of middle life we too often forget
that neglected colds, or careless treat
ment of slight aches and pains, simply
undermine strength and bring chronic
weakness for later years.
To be stronger when older, keep your
blood pure and rich and active with the
strength building and blood-nourishing
properties of Scott Emulsion which is
food. a tonic and a medicine to keep you.
blood rich, alleviate rheumatism and
avoid sickness. No alcohol in Scott $.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. n.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

When your friend finds that you are
right you would like to have him re-
member it; If he discovers that YOU
are wrong, you want him to forget u
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

Careful study of a live subject pro-
duces the announcement that the name
Przemysl is pronounced as if it were
not spelled that way.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

Many married couples have lived to-
gether much longer than the neigh
bors predicted they would when they
started out.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

Those anxious to. support the cotton
clothes movement can't do better than
by continuing to buy the SLABS all
wool suits as heretofore.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

Ambassadors formerly grumbling be-
cause they couldn't rent a palace are
now fairly content with a comfortable
hole in the ground.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

Putting a war tax on chewing gum
and face powder may be all right as
far as it goes, but is there nothing
else in the party case?
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

After the harvest moon comes the
hunters moon. Inasmuch as there Is
little left to hunt, why not turn the
hunters moon over to the lovers?
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

As the rain is said to fall on the
just and the unjust we may conclude
that the weather is sort of neutral
ally.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

That turning movement in France.
mentioned in the news dispatches so
often, has no reference to the other
cheek.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

Steel coaches make for safety, but
the man who habitually counts cross
ties would gladly ride in wooden one.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

The cold weather of the past week
has been a getle reminder that sum-
mer has not yet arrived
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

E. d. Smiley autoed in from the Sill
yer Comet mine yesterday.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05
Deeds Mining Claim

For consideration of $780, Frank A.
Thompson has decided to A. H. Sprowles
of Elgin, H.. the Midway mining claim
located in the Ely valleyM lining dis
trict.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

NJ. L. Lee and John Il. Cook autoed
tn they alley View farm in Lake val
ley this week.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05
MRS.
BUCKS
STORE

We receive EVERY DAY
FRANkLiN'S ICE CREAM
WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
Hood River Strawberries.
MONDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY
Fresh Vegetables
JOINT FORGET that we are selling
Groceries and Canned Goods.
Fresh Bread, and all kinds of Past
ries baked every day.
Call and See us. Our prices ara
Right.
MRS. CARRIE BUCK
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

Meeting Of Commissioners
The county commissioners will meet
today in regular monthly session
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

Mrs. Frank Walker entertained the
Miriam Rebekah Sewing club last RI
day afternoon.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

All forms Of legal b!s nks for sale at |
tho Record office. tt Adv.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05
Green vegetables arriving daily a
the Phoebe Meat Market. Adv't

W. NJ Christian expects to leave
next week for Reno to attend the meet
Ing of the grand lodge of Odd Fellows
after which he will take In the fair
at San Francisco. A
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

NJ C. Godbe,l manager of the Prince
Con. departed for Salt Lake last Thurs
day.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES
MIRIAM REBEKAH LODGE NO. 20

Phoebe. Nevada. Meets every Thurs
day at 1880 o'clock p. NJ, ]. o. o F
Hall. All visiting brothers and sis
tors cordially invited Mrs. Kate Empey.
Noble Grand; Mrs. Jessie Ewing Secre-
tary.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05
Sharp Couple Married

Tom McCormac is working a lease on
a zinc property In the Good Springs
district.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

See the Hodges Cook Mercantile Co.
about your lumber. Advt.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

chas. H. Stewart and Geo. e. Jeffs
of Caliente were in town Thursday to
attend a meeting of St. John Lodge No.
IS, f. & A. NJ.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

Jake Johnson has started "dry-,
farm garden below town and expects
TO harvest bounteous crop of veg
etables in the near future.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

WANTED-Dress making or plain sew
ing. Mrs. T. II. Franklin, head of Mead
ow Valley Street.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

Frank Fl. Wadsworth has completed
his law course at the University Of Utah
and will probably open law office in
Phoebe In the near future.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1915-06-05

First pub. June s; last July 8.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-03-01
FLAGS OF ALLIES
now FLYING At
DARDANELLES
ENTRANCE
French and English Fleets
Penetrate Straits Fifteen
Miles But Immediate Fall Of
Constantinople Is Unlikely.
TREMENDOUS STIR IS
CREATED BY OPERATIONS
Interest in Eastern Fighting
Diverted from Carpathians
Northward Where Russians
Make Desperate Efforts.

London. March I. Ci2 noonl-Thc
fiags OF Great Britain and France now
are dying at the entrance OF the Oar
danelles over the Turkish forts re-
duced by the sea power Of the allies.
While II would appear 20 bo "a fact
that the allied fleet has reached
Chanak. fifteen miles from the Medit-
erranean entrance To the straits. the
British press warns the public not to
expect tho immc late fall OF Constan-
tinople Nevertheless the operations
OF the British and French warahips
against the sea defenses OF Constant
inOpie are creating a tremendous stir
In the near east. Broussa IN Asiatic
Turkey has been selected By the Turks
as their new capital In case Il be-
comes necessary to evacuate Con-
stantinople. The Germans IN Turkey,
1t is declared, wanted the Turks TO
move to Adrlnaople. In European
Turkey. but the Turks would have
none OF this end started shipping
their archives 10 Broussa.
Interest in the hghting along the
eastern battle front has been .feflect-
ed for the moment from tho Car
pathlans to the north OF Poland,
where the Russians appear TO oe
making a desperate EFFORT 10 regain
tn. ground Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg won when he threw them
back from East Prussia. conse-
| quently the stubborn struggle con-
tlnueS on tho line from ,he Robr 40
the Narew. where Grand Duke Nich-
oias has yet to establish his ascend
ency.
In the west. interest Is centering on
the lighting on the Champagne region,
where fierce attacks and counter at
tacks have marked the operations OF
\ the last week. Berlin claims to have
repulsed the continued French ad-
vanccs In this region. while Paris as
rerts the French troops have been
successful In making progress and re-
pulslng the German counter attacks.
| Paris claims also the capture OF 1000
| yards ot trenches To the north ana
north Of Beausejour.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-03-01
MRS. STEGLER FREED
OF ASSAULT CHARGE;
PLAINTIFF CENSURED

New york. March Mrs Richard
T.. stcgler. arrested today ut the Gre
noble hotel on "a charge Of feloni"uH
assault made by Arthur Matelkei' re-
porter for German newspaper Was
discharged later In police court. haa
certain evidence been more detin1e'
the magistrate said. he would have
been Inclined 20 send hcr aCcuser TO
the workhouae.
Almost al the moment of Mrs.
stegler's discharge la 15olice court the
federal grand jury returned AN in
dictment charging her husband with
conspiracy against the United states
In obtaining an American passport
falsely. SteEler is German naNHl
reservist Two others were indicted
with him; Richard Madden. In whose
name the passport was issued, ana
Gustave Cook OF Hohoken, who. u u
charged. participated In obtaining the
passport.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-03-01
FRENCH NOW USING
POISONOUS Gas ~ SHELLS

.,crliu, March !, tNia WiFtiess ="
London. March /. 2:55 p. m)-rhe
official announcement of the progress
of the war. given out Ia Berlin today
contains IL statement that the French
forces have begun the use of spec
ial artillery shell which spreads "a
poisonous gas ON cXJloding.
Tc communication says;
AT "A certain part of our front the
French have made use, as they have
done on previous occasions, OF "a par
ticular kind of she'll, which, on eN-
ploding. threw out evil smelling ana
poisonous gases, which. however, dil
no damage.
"Cur positions IN the Champagne
country were repeatedly attacked yes
terdny ny al least two army corps
These forces we're rcpulsed uSef
fierce dghting at close quarters
we repulsed Russian attacks
north OF Consha and northweAt OF
Ostrolcuka"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-03-01
AND GREAT
BRITAIN DECLARE
FOODEMBARGO
Allied Nations Officially Notify
United States That Blockade
on Commodities Destined for
Germany Is On.

Washington. March i.--France and
Great Britain served notice on the
United states today that they would
hUid themselves nj liberty 10 stop all
Whipping hereafter TO and from Ger
many.
\ communication outlining meaa-
urcH OF rcprisal on the part of the
allies for the submarine warfare on
merchant ships conducted by Ger
many was delivered TO Secretary Bry
an by the French and British am
bassadors here, who called al the
state department together for that
purpose
Secretary Bryan promptly apprised
President Wilson OF the new move.
but declined TO make any statement.
The ambassadors intimated that the
state department would make all AN
nouncements on the subject.
II was pointed out that while there
might be no precedent Cor such a
wide range OF action as the allies pro-
pose. there was likewise no precedent
for the German submarine blockads
Of the British isles. Neutrnis have
not always recognized the validity OF
blockadcs and many contests have
arisen where helligerents have at
tempted to confiscate ships and car
zoe sscized for running blockades
that were alleged To be not in accord
ance with the rules OF international
law.