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Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
Ownership of System
Demand of Bankers

of fully $1,O0O,00O in actual damage,
and a tremendous loss of prestige and
credit.
"If there is any possible way in
which the irrigation district board can
arrange for the prompt settlement of
the disputes and the requirement of
the system speedily, l hope very ear
nestly that it will be done.
apparently there is no prospect of
an immediate settlement, as things
stand now, nor for months to come.
certainly believe it would be far bet
ter to pay the Salt Works judgment
and settle up all litigation than to pro
ceed as things now are. 1t seems like
good business to spend half a million
or more in settlement of these claims
now, rather than see the valley lose
a million or more because of the con
troversies that may shut off the great
er part of the water supply.
"The man who loses in these court
disputes always has another fight in
him. He can keep you in a contro-
versy that is almost endless. Even if
the Salt Works lose their appeal, l do
not see any bright signs for a speedy
settlement.
There is another big item that
would be eliminated by the district
taking over the system-an item that
most directly concerns every farmer.
There are practically four organiza-
tions that are costing the people of
this valley heavily. If the irrigation
district had all the revenues now be-
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
DISCUSSING THE
LAGUNA RESERVE

Plans for thq, construction of a
7-mile stretch OF road leading to the
Laguna reserve will eb thoroughly dis
cussed this afternoon and zest will be
added to the plans for the proposed
site when local representatives and
delegations from every town in the
valley meet at the Valley Chamber
of Commerce.
Recently local delegation "discov-
ered' the site I'D returned with glow
ing tales of the beauty Of the site,
the excellent facilities throughout the
reserve and, lastly, the salubrity of the
climate and the bracing tang in the
mountain air.
Later other trips were planned by
persons who had been captured by the
infection of enthusiasm and all re-
turned with the same favorable com
mendation.
Only one feature remains which is
proving an obstacle in the way of
summer settlement at the site, and
that feature, it is estimated, can be
removed for $4,000. of which the gov
ernment is willing to contribute $500.
The obstacle is the 7-miIe stretch of
road which winds from the Imperial
San Diego road to the Laguna reserve
and which is difficult to traverse be-
cause of the scores of boulders which
litter the highway.
This factor alone renders the road
difficult to travel and automobilists
who have made the trip complain that
the Eoulders also litter the streams at
fording places, making crossing a haz-
ardous venture, especially in one
stream near the summit of the reserve,
which defied the attempts of the cars
to cross.
Accompanying the official delega-
ton from this county ON the first trip
to the site we're members of San Diego
board of supervisors. In the party
also was the supervisor in whose dis
trict the Laguna reserve is included
and following the conference today q
representation from the valley will
present the phases Of the problem be-
fore the San Diego supervisors in an
effort to prevail upon that organiza-
ton to assist financially in the con-
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18

The campaign begun by the Press
some days since against a policy of
litigation by the irrigation district and
in favor of acquiring the system al
the earliest date possible is supported
by an almost unanimous voice al
home and now wins added strength
from the insistence of Los Angeles
banks which help finance the valley
that the long period of delay in ac-
quiring the system be brought to an
end.
Leroy Holt, in an interview. tells
of the situation.
81 was very sorry said Mr. Holt,
"to find the opinion existing among
the bankers in Los Angeles that the
disputes that have so complicated the
situation down here are far from set
tlement.
"The hearing in the effort to force
Colonel Holabird to proceed with the
dredger work in canals in Mexico
is to come up before Judge Myers
newt Monday, believe. Judge Myers
has held that future improvements and
operations must be paid by the in
come and the receiver claims the reve.
nues he is now receiving from deliv-
cry of water are not sufficient to pro-
caad with tba IpOrl-
81 greatly fear that the court will
not require the receiver to proceed
with the operations until such time as
his revenues meet the expense of the
work. In that case, of course, all the
dredge work, including that between
Hanlon heading and the Colorado, will
be stopped. This will mean, in my be-
lief, that within sixty days, the de-
post of silt which will have accumu-
lated through the withdrawal of the
dredgers will be so great as to serious
ly check the flow of water.
"IU would mean, | believe, that the
valley this summer would face loss
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18

Swanson will deliver AN address. as
will J. F. Seymour.
Between noon and ! there will be :
cessation Of events. Plans for the
commencement of the auto road races
at l are being considered by the fire
men and throughout the afternoon a
program of interesting events is being
planned.
At 8 in the evening the fireworks
will commence at the Fair Grounds,
continuing for almost > hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18

ing distributed, it would result in
saving of 100000 a year, a large por-
ton of which now goes for salaries.
There is the organization of the re-
ceiver, whose staff probably is costing
The valley $50 900 to $4,000 a year;
there is the irrigation district payroll
Of about 100000; there is the great
sum being paid to Andrade land all
the money that goes into the Mexican
side stays there-never coming back
to the Valley, and there are the mu-
tual water companies.
Besides that, there are untold ex-
penses of the litigation, the lawyers
fees, the cost of the frequent hearings
at Los Angeles, and all the scores of
items which, when totaled make up
heavy burden.
81 am free to say that the Salt
Works judgment is more than they
are entitled to; but, even so. feel that
the valley would be saving money by
paying it and getting the whole situ-
alton cleared up.
1.-The farmers are now paying 80
cents an acre-foot for their water.
They are paying the companies ap-
proXimately 81 an acre each year for
the maintenance of the systems. If the
irrigation district pays back to the
bankers of Los Angeles the money it
has obligated itself to do, when it bor
rowed the 100000, that will mean a
levy this fall of about 81 an acre on
the irrigable lands. This would seem
like heavy taxation"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
May Land Troops.

Washington, June 18.-Officials
doubt whether an American landing at
Guaymas can be avoided. The situa-
tion is serious and upon the Colorado's
arrival a small force will Immediately
land and march to the Yaqui River
valley and hold "powwow" with the
Indian chiefs. If the colonists are
imperiled a big force will be landed.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18

plant built along similar lines in the
new school
Il the legal aspects Of the problem
are satisfactorily disposed of We'd
nesday, it is probable that the award
ing Of the bids will be determined.
A financial realization of the sale
CT the bonds, amounting to S63,15
is expected in a few days, Charles
Berkman, a board member announced
yesterday
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
Driving the Russians.

Berlin, June 18.-The Germans are
steadily forcing the Russians upon
Lemberg. 1t is expected the Russians
will attempt strong resistance ana
are prepared for the defense of Gro
dek. The Germans are entering Rus
sian territory from northern Galicia
1t is officially admitted that the
French have captured German trenches
at 4 different places north of Arras
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18

Rome, June l8.-An Austrian fleet
has shelled Fano. am Adriatic resort
and the cathedral and art treasures,
including Caesar Augustus triumphal
arch. are endangered.
SIX miles north Of Goritz the ltal-
ians have captured fortified heights
1t IS admitted the Austrians have
taken The offensive in the Adige val
ley, halting the Italian advance on
Trieste
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
On the East Front.

.sasiaG, June l8.-It Is admitted
the Teutons have crossed the Dneister
Is miles south Of Stanislau, but it is
declared that east Of Stryj the Rus
slams have been victorious, capturing
5000 men.
1t Is announced that the Teuton loss
ON 40 miles of the Galcian sector has
been 10000 the past month.
Back to Barbarism.
Berlin, June 18.-A semi-official
statement says:
despite representation, France has
refused to mitigate the brutal treat
ment of German prisoners in Africa,
especially in Dahomey. They are
placed in cells with negroes, are inn
properly clad and nourished, and forced
to perform the hardest manual labor
Rtaliating, French prisoners are COM
PEELED to cultivate German swamps
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
Killed by Cyclone.

Kansas City, June 18.-Seven are
known to be dead in Kansas and Mis-
souri, from cyclone that wrought
great devastation. The details are
lacking. The Westmoreland bridge
collapsed under sweeding train and
3 were killed, including Charles Nor
ris, president of the Kansas City
Southern & Gulf railroad.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
SCHOOL TRUSTEES
COMPLETING PLANS

Three hours discussion by the FL
Centre grammar school trustees over
legal technicalities which appeared to
confront them in the oids for the con-
struction of IA grammar school on
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
ALL TOWNS ENDORSE
JULY 4 PROGRAM

With the endorsement of FL Cen
tro's elaborate Fourth of July pro.
gram by the Holtville city council last
night, every town in the valley, in
addition to Mexicali, has attested its
intention Of participating in the cele-
bration. The meeting was addressed
by committee of local firemen last
night.
Holtville not only will enter a mu-
nicipal float, but will participate ac-
lively in the firemens contest if the
new Holtyille fire truck arrives in
time, the council announced.
The local firemen recently attended
a meeting at Brawley at which the
Brawley firemen lauded the coming
celebration and declared their intention
of entering the firemen's contest.
The matter has not yet been pre-
sented before the Brawley city coun-
Gil and in the near future a commit
tee of local firemen will discuss with
the Brawley council the proposal to
enter a municipal float.
Program for Day.
Tentative plans for the Fourth of
July program upon which the local
firemen have been working for the
past few weeks were outlined yester-
day by Fire Chief Folsom.
The parade, after formation across
the Date canal on Main street, will
proceed down Main street to Fourth
street, thence south on Fourth street
to State street, west on State street
to Fifth street, north on Fifth street
to Broadway, west on Broadway to
Sixth street, south on Sixth street to
State street, where the formation will
disband.
The order of the parade as outlined
yesterday follows: The procession
will be led by Sheriff Meadows, grand
marshal of the day, who will be ac
companied by Fred Fleishman, +. G.
Irwin and Dave Williams Following
the grand marshal and his staff will
be one of the many bands in the pa
rade, which, in turn will be followed
by Mayor Swanson, members of the
city council and members of the city
councils from other towns in the val
ley.
Following this will be the local fire
truck, together with the Holtville and
Imperial fire trucks.
The municipal floats which will be
entered from every town in the val
ley will claim next position and will
be followed by the merchants float
and a band.
Decorated automobiles which will
vie for trophy honors will be accorded
next place in the parade and will be
followed by a bevy of school chill
dren.
Fraternal organizations and various
trade unions also are expected to par
ticipate in the parade.
Following the disbandment of the
parade in front of the reviewing stand,
which will be occupied by the judges,
literary exercises will be held In ad-
dition to the exercises which have
not been definitely arranged, Mayo
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
Attacked Americans.

San Diego, June 18.-lt is reported
the warning Yaquis Awe wounded w.
E. Bach, water superintendent of the
Southern Pacific in Mexico, and w.
P. Smith, brakeman, both Ameri-
cans.
The Indians have also attacked a
work train and killed Mexicans and
wounded 8 others.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
Struck by Trolley.

Irwindale, June 18.-Edward Hat
ney, a Covina rancher, was fatally
injured by San Bernardino electric
train that smashed his automobile at
a crossing here. Hatney was hurled
so feet and his skull fractured.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
General Forbes Dies.

San Francisco, June 18.-Adjutant
General E. A. Forbes, head of the
California National Guard, died today
at the home of his son in the Stein
hart apartments of Bright's disease.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
SNEE ASKS FOR
CHANGE OF VENUE

Frank Snee, charged with assault
ing Judge Guajardo Of the Court Of
the First Instance of MeXicali
through his attorney, O. V. Wilson
has asked for a change Of venue. It
was announced by Justice Of the Peace
Mayfield that the case will probably
be heard before him.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
Long Beach Shaken.

Long Beach. June 18.-There were
distinct earthquake shocks this
with vibrations north and
south. They ratified buildings, but
no damage was reported
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
FATE OF WOMAN
IN JURY'S HANDS

With the last testimony introduced,
the fate of Margaret Smith, on trial
on a charge of completely in the shoot
ing of Harvey Henderson last Christ
mas day, was placed in the hands of
jury today. The jury had not re-
ported at a late hour this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
Acting President of
Mexico Is OfhciOuS

The cruiser Colorado is due in Quay
mas tomorrow and if the outrages con-
tinue it is expected an expeditionary
force will land.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
Practicing for Regatta.

Poughkeepsie, June 18.-Eight Stan
ford oarsmen have arrived and begun
praeticing for the intercollegiate re-
gatta late this month.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18

Washington, June 18.-The Mexican
International situation has occupied the
attention of President Wilson and his
cabinet. 1t is understood that the cab
met has agreed to take no steps in
the Mexican situation until the war
ring factions choose a permanent gov
ernment.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18

Washington, June 18.-Answering
President Wilson's Mexican message
the provisional president has threat
oned to .'maintain the dignity of the
nation" in event of aggressive Ameri-
can action.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
To Enter Mexico City.

Galveston, June 18.-General Con
zales' Carranzistas expect to enter
Mexico City tonight. They have oc-
cupied Texcoco, Is miles from town
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18
Back to Barbarism.
King Is Failing.

Athens, June 18.-King Constantine
has suffered a relapse. The palace
bulletins say he is "eXtremely weak"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Holt and soll
James have left for Los Angeles,
where they will spend their vacation.
They were accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Cook as far as San
Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18

Mrs. Allen Nuffer spending some
time in Los Angeles, where she was
joined by sister from Colorado and
by w. C. Whitescarver, her father
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18

MILO JEWETT OF MAssA.
CHUSETTS, AMERICAN CONSIII,
Ar kEHL, BADEN, ONE OF THE
IMPORTANT DIPLOM MATIC
POSTS IN GERMANY.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-18

Outside Imperial County
One Year, Two Dollars
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01

People Of this day and time are 80
accustomed 10 talk In big unite, that
we discuss a billion dollars with no
show OF surprise or special interest
still when It comes TO getting the
sum rounded up and ready for a
loan the size OF the task Is realized
Abilene Reporter
People talk with the same degree
Ct familiarity about the grandeur
and glory OF heaven. although their
individual touch and conception g.
Just about in proportion to our act
ual approach to the magnitude OF the
big European loan.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01

W. p. @. Harding has charged that
some bankers collect one hundred per
cent on loan and many Of them take
as high at goo per cent Accused
bankers deny Il. II Mr.. Harding is
correct. It IS easy to see how rich
mon accumulate vast fortunes while
their victims grow poorer.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01

Ccmmlssioner OF Agriculture Fred
". Davis continues to receive reports
from his field agents Of shortase Of
mo cotton crop. indicating taat Nc.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01

that the colonel does too much run.
ming around to make a llving on the
farm. II he viii settle down and raise
chickens, hogs and feedstuff he can
make good money in this great Dem
cratic commonwealth Fort Worth
star-Telegram.
The Col. has found out that the
farmer who farms altogether with
his mouth usually makes failure
and the mouth Is his favcrite imple-
ment
The Hamilton Herald found a man
too poor to take the home paper and
told him to buy one hen. feed her
on crumbs and in few weeks she
will lay eggs enough to pay years
subscription, then work biddy up into
a pot pie and she will bring enough
to pay all cost You get the paper alb.
solutely for nothing.
The Denton Record-Chronicle runs
Ia column Of items reproduced from
iti flies Of 20 years ago. one Of
these items Mast weeks issue said
Al Hickman the Jeweier made Chief
jeff Massey Of the Fire Department
present Of badge inscribed Chief
D. +. D." Mr. Massey is now a res
ldent Of Snyder and up to two or
three years ago was chief Of the sny-
der Fire Department
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01
Snyder, Texas

Davis estimate Of the Texas crop Ia
not exceed 100000 bales is close to
the mark. Report comes from Collin
County that some farms will not pro.
duce over one-fourth Of bale to the
acre Austin Statesman
In many other hitherto good cot.
ton counties the estimate Is five Ia
ten acres to baio The stuff ought
to bring 10 cents.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01

a Pennsylvania lady died on a
tire ct car the other day Of heart
disease. At the time she had with her
$4,000 in cash and 100000 In Jew
elry.
The very thought Of having so
much money on our editorial person
at one time would result fatally -
Amarillo News
Tho A. p reporter know better
han to say q newspaper man had SO
much wealth on him He wanted gull
llblo readers to believe hts story
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01

Just because a married man gives
mp q dollar to hear a lecture dowl
town It doesn't signify that he cares
for free lecture at home. Chicago
News.
Nor does 1t signify that he feels
able t. let his wife have dime to
buy a ticket to the movies.
Five Of the men tried for election
frauds at Corids Christi last week
were convicted. but II appears that
an the higher ups" escaped -
Cranhury News
There has been a goat In many
cases TO take the worst Of A.
The fact that Colonel Bryan g.
anxious to sell his Texas farm should
not lead people living outside the
state to believe that farms here do
not pay The truth Of the matter o.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01

Tho street paving fev1- should
have gone TO goo degrees during the
recent muddy snol
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01
WITH OUR EXCHANGES

Is II fact that rats are doing a
$1,000 damage day In Coleman coun
~ Coleman Democrat Voice.
Under such conditions old time
people would get to work with ter
rlors, cats, traps and poison and ex.
terminate the pestlferous rodents,
but In these days folks are disposed
10 wait for the government TO offer
% bounty for such things.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01

What is pretiier than a pretty glrl2
-Rotnn Advance.
An admirers description n her OF
course.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01
LITTLE SIGNALS

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Sow wheat
Dc your fall shopping early.
Buy it in Snyder
Coming along the new hotel pro-
iect
Also coming. the Woman Conyen-
ton, the Panhandle Press Association
and the West Texas odd Follows con
veniIon. Get the Hotel
Snyder needs more rent cottases.
Snyder needs a FIRST class dairy
The common battery equipment
Is almost cinch. Il Is up to us.
Cotton and cotton seed are at the
markets top Let 'em 20 skyward
The Western Union Telegraph Co
has been notified that there Is some
thing doing In snyder
Tho street paving fev1' should
have gone to zoo degrees during the
recent muddy .poll.
The bridge west Of tho Central
School building viii soon be ready for
the "kiddio" to pass now Tor the
concrete sidewalks In that section.
wouldn't e. be a treat to again
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01

Coming along, the new hotel pro-
iect
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01

Also coming. the Woman Conyen-
ton, the Panhandle Press Association
and the West Texas odd Follows con
veniIon Get the Hotel
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01

The Western Union Telegraph Co
has been notified that there Is some
thing doing In snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-10-01

liz
o.a,l,cr Z. 1913.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-15
Auto Jumps Bank
and Flows Garden

A heavy roadster. bearing three men.
hurting northward at terrific speed on
Thlrty-siRth street At o'clock this morn
tnk struck two bumps at the Loaven-
worth street intersection and became un-
manageable. The machine rolled into a
vecant lot on the northeast corner and
down sixty degree embankment whore
Il stopped IN . pie OF brush.
The vacant lot. incline and all. had
recently been plowed up aud made into
sarden BY a neighbor. who. fortunately
for the autoists. plowed deep. IL was
dae TO this that the wheels sunk hub
deep into the art and held the car up
night until the momentum subsidized.
Immediately after the accident the oc-
cupants called q taxicab and came down
town whore they received medical atten-
ton The car could not be moved
-1e nsishboT who plowed the 10
heard the men talking. but could no,
distinguish the words. He thought that
they were hurying something I'm the lot
which Ia partly shielded by trees and
shribbefy. and he called the police, who
arrived on the dead run. just In time &c
mites the autoists. who passed them on
the road
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-15
WoMEN's HosIERY-we have a very

WOMEN'S HOSlERx-We have very
popular stocking made from fibre, with
all the sheen Of silk; it is sometimes sold as
such.
No. 1859, IN black and white, is fibre
half way, price Is 3Sc pair.
No. 512, in blnCk and white and cOlors,
Is fibre all the way, soc pair.
Our latest fancy all silk stockings at
$1.OO are having big sale. Note, If you
please, that we sell the stripes also at ST. 90.
woNEN's SUMMER UNDERWEAR
Here we claim leadership. Now that's an
easy thing; anyone can make such a claim.
But TO substantiate the rub. Let's
see If we can make good our claim. Elk
PERT WOMEN TRAINED TO KNOW
GOOD MERCHANDISE, courteous, con-
scious that service counts-service on their
part, satisfaction on the part of the gar
ment. AL this backed by the K1LPATRICK
POLICY - honest merchandise, truthful
statements. THIS YOU GET-not only yes
terday and today, but always and ever ON
THIS WE BASE OUR CLAIM. Let those
who win aspire.
Union suits Saturday, 2oc and upwards.
Our Milanaise Silk Underwear spells
luxury; the moderate prices viii surprise
you.
IN THE MEMS DEPARTMENT-Men
to serve you've mean serve. None Of that
hoighty toighty, high mightiness that you
find In some counter Jumpers. MOI Our
Al Eel
gray matter in their spheroid-here to
SERVE you.
A Special Union Suit at 59& sATUR-
DAY-oould say instead Of $1.0O, but that
wouldn't be right-it never was worth a
dollar in Kilpatrick's. The bleachers have
called it CRACKERJAcK for soc and
it surely Is.