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Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
Imperial County Day
At the Big Exposition

San Francisco, April 24.-With I'M
perial. the baby county, in the role of
host, the seven counties from the
south brought Southern California
week at the Panama Pacific Interna-
tional Exposition to a close today.
Though young in years, Imperial
proved a no mean entertainer and
made its day a fitting climax to one
of the eXposition's most enjoyable
weeks. 1t was age before beauty.
Imperial brought new parade fea-
lures. added new sentiment to its re-
ceptions and drew attention to a new
and novel line of products. Cowboys
and cowgirls, in costumes such as pre-
vail on the immense ranches of the
dream valley, rode in the pageant.
There were stage coaches and prairie
schooners, too, in addition to the
marchers and the floats.
The luncheon and dances of the
day took on the nature of a farewell
on this final day of the seven. Nu-
merous tables were set for special par
ties. A number of San Francisco So
ciety women took advantage of the
occasion to entertain those who have
been the city's guests for the days
just past Several of the members OF
the Ladies' Auxiliary also entertained
at tea.
At the dedication, which came at II
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24

Austin, April 24.-Fifty are known
10 have perished and 20 more are
missing as a result of the flood Thurs
day and Friday. Forty-fiye bodies
have been recovered. II is feared the
recession of water will reveal many
more. Relief work among the home
less is proceeding.
Twenty bridges were destroyed and
the streets are torn up and houses
wrecked. The worst is over, how
ever, officials asserted, and the water
is beginning to recede. Street car
service has been resumed in the high
er sections of the city. Trains may
be able to enter tomorrow.
Systematic relief measures are un-
Ger way and outside assistance is un-
necessary.
Reports from other flooded Texas
localities are slow. Communication is
still disrupted and it is feared there
may be heavy loss of life elsewhere.
Heavy property damage is reported at
various points.
The property damages are estimat-
ed this afternoon at million. Huge
heaps of debris are being searched
for victims. A thousand are dest-
tute.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
CANT FIELDS ARE
FREE FROM APHIS

The cantaloupe fields this year are
unusually free from aphis, according
to F. w. Waite, county horticulture,
commissioner. The barley crop has
been injured slightly by the pests, but
the lady bugs recently shipped to the
valley, where they were released, have
proved very effective.
The barley in many parts of the
valley now is attaining its maturity
and there is small possibility of fur
ther damage by the aphis.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24

been sent from Vera Cruz to Mexico
City for Duval West, who has been
investigating the situation, to bring
him to the coast, where he will take
ship for Washington to tell the presi-
dent of conditions.
Great quantities of delayed Ameri-
can mails will be brought on the train.
Rumors were circulated today that if
West recommends it and Villa fails
in his final attempt to rally his shat
tered forces, the administration will
recognize the Carranza government
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
Fifty Known Dead
In Austin Flood

Thimble Party-A "thimbe party"
at the home of Mrs. A. G. Campbell
Friday afternoon, was a most delight
ful affair. Mrs. Campbell, teacher,
and Mrs. George Dixon, Mrs. Salassi
and Mrs. w. NJ. Hayes, class officers,
were hostesses to the Woman's Bible
Class of the State Street Sunday
school. The house was charmingly
decorated with masses of roses. sweet
peas and growing plants, and dainty
refreshments were served during the
afternoon by the hostesses. Busy fin
gers kept time to the merry conversa-
ton of the happy hours. Plans were
formed for church activities and indi-
vidual development along Christian
lines, and closer acquaintance of men,
hers of the class promoted, all voting
the afternoon one of great pleasure.
Those present were Mesdames c. +.
Collier, d. Y. holland. G. f. Kennedy,
George Dixon, w. NJ. Hayes. f. NJ.
Fleishman. J. r. Salassi, b. +. Dunn,
j. Newcomer, c. c. Jones, f. f. Glenn
mems, +. Jones, Robinson, Cloud, Sid
ney Cain, T. NJ. Todd, De Vore, l.
Mayfield, Maupin, Harry Thomas.
Charles Berkman, A. G. Campbell
Mildred Hayes, Merle Cain and Ernest
Campbell Kennedy.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24

o'clock, Immediately following the pa
rade, the young county came in for
much praise. The Egypt of Amer
lea as it was termed by speakers,
was lauded as the garden spot of the
Golden West. 1t was proclaimed Cali
fornia's chief cotton producer, the
most wonderful producer of dates and
one of the most promising of all the
garden spots of the world.
Just fourteen years ago, according
to the speakers and according to facts
and figures, Imperial Valley was an
unclaimed desert Eight years ago it
had not yet been proclaimed coun-
ty. Its brief history has seen the
population grow from nothing to 50,-
600 and has witnessed the introduc-
ton of many products hitherto un-
known in this country. Among these
latter is the Deglet-No date, a ma
tive of Algeria, which in select pack
ages brings the producers Sl00 per
pound. t''.
Lieutenant Governor J. NJ. Eshleman
was one of the chief speakers at the
dedication and one of those who sang
the praises of the infant county. X.
f. Wills, assemblyman from Imperial
county, also spoke. Wayne II. Comp
ton, commissioner from Imperial co,in-
ty, acted as chairman of the day. Dis
triet Attorney Nichols and Supervisor
Carr officially represented the county
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
TO COerce Governor.

Phoenix, April. 24.-The Legislative
condition continues chaotic as a result
of the deadlock caused over the APP
preparation bill. The anti-administra-
tion forces refuse to pass the bill un-
less the governor issues a supplement
tary legislative call to permit the en-
action of land legislation, mine tax
and banking code Frances Munds,
a woman senator, threatens if the spe-
cial session lasts 80 days longer that
she will sign a petition for her own
recall.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
Deny the Charges.

Washington, April 24.-That the
president personally has taken charge
Of the governments case against the
Riggs National Bank was emphatical-
ly denied at the White House today.
"There is not a shred of truth to it, -
Secretary Tumdlty said. Comptroller
of the Currency Williams denied the
reports that he would resign as "a re-
suit of the charges against him in CON
nection with the Riggs affair.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
Proof of Incendiarism
Is Found This Morning

That there has been one or more
incendiaries at work here and at other
points in the valley for several months
has been the belief for some time,
Lut not until this morning was proof
Of this found.
At little building in the northeast
quarter of town this morning a tiny
blaze was discovered and water
thrown upon it. Then the blaze was
found to come from 2 cloth tobacco
pouches containing phosphorus.
Phosphorus must be kept in water,
for when dry it sponeanously gnites.
Putting it in d wet cloth would keep
it from igniting until it had dried
out.
The presence of these pouches with
phosphorus could only be accounted
for on the theory of an attempt to
burn the place, and incidentally it
gives hint of how other fires may
have started.
In Brawley alone in months 3
cantaloupe sheds have been burned,
with l in Heber and / here, while
numerous other fires of mysterious
origin have occurred.
Loss of Shed.
The fire boys under Chief lumber
made hard fight at the fire yester-
day afternoon at the cantaloupe shed.
though the building being packed full
of dry pine shocks and boxes made il
impossible to save the building.
The loss on the shed is estimated
at $1,000, while Crutchfield & VOL
folk, owners of the shook, lost 100.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
PUBLIC LIBRARY
HAS NEW BOOKS

The following new books have been
received by the Public Library:
Abbott-Captain Martha Mary.
Aspinwall-Short Stories for Short
People.
Baden-Powell-Boy Scouts Beyond
the Seas.
BaiIey-Principles of Fruit Grow
ing.
Bantock-One Hundred Folk Songs
Of All Nations.
Barlow of Orange Ribbon.
Beach-lron Trail.
Benton-Work and Programs for
Women's Clubs.
Bindloss-Cattle Baron's Daugh-
ter.
mpbell-Industria Accident Com
pensation.
Carroll-Alice's Adventures in Won
derland.
Chaplin-Little Folks of Other
Lands.
bneSlef-Ine JlngO.
Curtis-Educato Through Play.
Davenport-Principles of Breed
ing.
Ferris-Pete Crowther. Salesman.
Froebel-Mother Play and Nursey
Songs.
Fuller-Literary Courtship.
Fuller-Pratt Portraits.
Harper-Breeding of Farm Ami
mails.
Harris-Uncle Remus.
Hopkins-Story of the Dominion.
Hough--Girl at the Halfway
House.
Jacobs-Many Cargoes.
Johnston-Highways and Byways OF
California.
King-Roundabout Rambles in
Northern Europe.
Lake-Industria Education.
Mason-Running. Water.
MaXwell-ln Cotton Wool.
Mercantile Guide, 1914-1915 Bust
ness Directory of California.
Meredith-Diana of the Crossways.
Miller-Second Book of Birds.
Montgomery - kilmenu of the
Orchard.
Munroe-Cab and Caboose.
Olcott-Good Stories for Great Hol-
idays.
Poole-The Harbor.
Enthusiastically House.
BrieuX-Three Plays.
Smith--Young and Old Puritans of
Hatfield.
Tagore-Crescent Moon and Other
Child Poems.
Tarkington-The Turmoil
Tomlinson-Boys With Old Hick-
ory.
Tomlinson-Four Boys on the Mis-
sissippi.
Tomllnson-Guarding the Border.
True-On Guard.
Tyler-Growth and Education.
Who's Who, 1915
Van Milligan-Turkey.
Worlds Almanac, 1915.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
Villa Again Aggressive
And Obregon Endangered

Washington, April 24.-With his
lines of communication with Carranza
threatened by raiding Zapatistas,
Obregon is believed to be endangered
today by the continued advance of Viii
la, who has reorganized his force, de
feated at Celaya.
Obregon has $4,000 men and the
Villa force was augmented today by
reinforcements picked up en- route.
Washington, April 24.-It was an
nounced today that a special train has
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
SOUTHWELL GETS
FIVE-YEAR TERN

81 fix the period Of your sentence
at years."
Thus ended the case of Dan South
well, former city marshal Of Imperial,
convicted of accepting bfibes from
women of the underworld Tor illegal
police protection, when Superior judge
George E. Church pronounced sentence
this morning.
Long before court convened, every
seat in the room was occupied and
during the time the court delivered
sentence spectators continued to Jos
tie into the room.
Southwell, seated beside Attorney
Brown, appeared unmoved At their
left sat Deputy District ATTORNEY ST.
mon and Attorney j. F. Seymour, en-
gagged as special prosecutor in the
case.
Despite the predictions of many, no
last minute sensations were sprung bv
Southwelfs attorneys. Reports were
current that surprise was being held
to be introduced in court beGore SEN
tence was pronounced.
Almost Immediately after Judge
Church had seated himself and called
the case, Attorney Brown rose and
announced the withdrawal of the an
plication for probation.
u suppose it will be permissible to
withdraw it," commented the court
and the application with withdrawn.
Us Mr.. Southwell in court ?" he
asked, and as he noticed Southwell he
said stand up"
Have you anything you wish to
say before sentence is pronounced ."
and as Southwell shook his head in
negation he said in part:
"Then it will be the duty of the
court to pronounce sentence. | have
very little to say beyond this. That
CT which you are charged under the
grand jury and put on trial is very
serious offense. | don't mean to say
that it is the most serious offensc
that one can commit, but everyone
VIII bear me out that it is a serious
one. 1t poisons the yer. roots of
government.
II the people or the government
cannot rely upon its officers. then the
government of the people by the peo-
pie becomes hopeless affair. Good
government depends upon that.
i accept the verdict of the Jury. a
jury OF uncommon intelligence. and I
teIleve it was very representative OF
the people of this county
! am not one of those who believe
that good results come from sentences
OF undue severity. The maximum SEN
tence is II years. | shall not pro-
houhce severe one, but a moderate
one.
Il fix the period of your sentence ar
> years.
Then, when the court asked South
well If he had a choice of either Of
the two state prisons, Southwell bent
his head and conferred with his at
torney. In a moment attorney Brown
announced "No choice"
Then it will be years at Folsom"
said the court.
Immediately after Judge Church had
concluded Attorney Brown rose and
served notice of appeal to the appel-
late court.
Following this came his request fo,,
bail and, with the comment of ..Judoe
Church that "the courts are very ib-
eral IN this respect" the further hear
ing OF the matter was continued m
til 11:3O.
Immediately after the adjournment
OF court this morning Southwell was
remanded to the sheriff while his at
torneys arranged for his release on
pail lie had not been released up to
q late hour this afternoon.
"LIEDIN To-
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24

Welcome Guests-Signal Chapter.
Order of the Eastern Star, was glad
to honor as it's guest last evening
Mrs. Emma Pearson. who arrived
from Los Angeles yesterday for a Wis
it at the no :. of her daughter, Mrs.
T. A. Iasigi Mrs. Pearson is affec-
tionately known as "the mother of
Signal Chapter" as she was its first
worthy matron and one of its most
capable and active workers In homo.
of her homecoming visit, large num-
Der of her friends were present last
evening to welcome her, and the Ma
sonic hall was filled. Another spe-
cial guest of the evening was Mrs.
Edith Peterson of Imperial, district
deputy grand matron. Mrs. Peterson
has also greatly endeared herself to
Signal chapter and her visits are
looked forward to with pleasure by
the officers and members. Following
the regular work of the order, the
worthy matron, Mrs. John Norton,
called upon many of the early MEM
bers for informal talks. Interesting
stories o' he pioneering days Of the
chapter were related Mrs. Clarence
Fox contributed a double vocal selec-
ton, which was much appreciated. She
was ably accompanied by Miss Agnes
Lien. Refreshments were. served,
with Mrs. Robert w. Campbell, chair
man of the social committee, in
charge. She was assisted by Mrs.
Fred W. Waite and Mrs. Ernest Pos
ton
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
Fight Against Thaw.

New York, April 24.-Attorney
General Woodbury. has announced that
lie will ask for a stay of execution
Of Justice Hendricks order permitting
Thaw a trial. Arguments on Hen
bricks authority to order a trial may
be taken to the supreme court.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24

Board in SessiOn-The Irrigation
District board is in session today, con-
sidering bills. The matter of annex
ing 1000 acres to the northeast was
discussed
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24

Among others registered at the Ore
gon Hotel are Judge George E. Church
and DR.. +. r. Bussenius of Los An
geles. DR.. Bussenius will address the
Women's Ten Thousand Club tais aft
ernoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24

Louis Kleindeinst, who has been
spending the past weeks in San Die
90, returned home yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24

Phil Brooks of Holtvile was n visi-
tor in FL Centre today.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
Submarines Busy.

London, April 24.-Reports OF
widespread German submarine activi-
ties are arriving tonight. The crew
of the steamer Ruth, sunk by a sub
marine Wednesday, were landed at
Lether today. The men were adrift
If small boats for II hours before be-
ing rescued. They told graphic
story of the appearance of the sub
marine at sea, her captain giving them
10 minutes to leave the vessel. The
crew hurried their belongings togethey
and disembarked. Within 2 minutes
a torpedo sent the Ruth to the bot
tom. The first shot was effective.
The submarine then disappeared east
ward, scurrying along the surface, APP
parently searching for further prey.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
Crazed at His Post.

San Francisco, April While the
German cruiser Cormorant was pur-
sued by British warships, her chief
engineer, Gustav Berka, was stand
ing by his engines hour after hour,
sleepless and foodless, and became "a
maniac. When the Cormorant in
termed at Guam recently Berka was
turned over to the American authori
ties. He is expected to arrive tonight
on the transport Sheridan. The gov
ernment will send him overland to
New York, thence to Germany, where
his family await him.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24
Titanic Naval Battle
Believed to be at Hand

views, but stand only for popular and
editorial viewpoints.
The Lokal Anzeiger, regarded as 4
semi-official government organ, com
menting on Bryans note to the Ger
man ambassador at Washington, de
clared: "The American attitude can
be explained only by the profits of
armament firms"
The Vossiche Zeitung said: "Wash-
ington should realize that such atti-
tude in America will not speedily be
forgotten in Germany"
Die Post headed its article on the
American announcement, "America
Further Shows It's Character.
Practically all papers directed bit
ter editorials at the American stand.
Danish Steamer Seized.
/ Copenhagen, April 24.-The Danish
steamer Nidarms, carrying dairy pro-
ducts, has been seized by a German
cruiser, according to advices here.
kronprinz May Flee.
Newport News, Va, April 24-There
was much activity aboard the German
cruiser kronprinz Wilhelm today, the
deck guard being strengthened. No one
was permitted the board the ship,
which recently put in for repairs.
There are many indications that she
is preparing to attempt to put to sea.
Captain Thierfeldt reiterated today
that he has not the slightest intention
to inferno.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-24

Wy NdII w HChtI Hail
Berlin, April "a (Via Hague and
London Berlin newspapers are bit
terly criticising America today for re-
fusing to end the traffic in munitions
Of war to the Allies. 1t is semi-of-
ficially explained today that the at
tacks do not represent government
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At the HOSPITALS.

Miss Minnie Henline, who has been
employed at the Pilgrim Hotel, sub
mitted to an emergency operation for
an appendiceal abscess Friday after
noon at the Deaconess. Her condition
Is very serious.
Edward Rosengren, who submitted
Monday to an operation for goiter at
the Deaconess, was operated on Fri
day morning for double hernia. His
condition is satisfactory.
Nalo, the 7-year-old daughter Of A.
Wooten, of Union, was operated on at
the Deaconess this morning for an
abscess Of the chest. She is getting
along nicely.
w. Spencer, Of Plains, Pa, is receiv-
ing treatment for rheumatism at the
Deaconess hospital.
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Grove schools at an advancesi IN salary.
Miss Flossie Crawford returned homo
from her school work at Cedar Falls
Saturday.
i Mrs. Mamie Hunter who has taught
In the Cedar Falls high school for
year. has accepted a similar position In
the Waterloo school for the next year
with an advance in salary.
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sURcH BROS TONIGHT.

Many Specials Offered This Evening to
Shoppers at 6ureh Bros
The following specials are offered to
evening shoppers at Burch Bros
The best 81 waist In the world, classy
new white dress skirts. $1.25.
White ratine skirts, $1.4s.
Palm Beach suits, $3.50 and $69S.
Rain coats at big reductions tonight.
Dainty new dresses. $1.9s. $2.9S and
$4.95.
MILDLY blouses. s1.25. 90 cents ana 90
cents.
We close all day Monday. Burch
Bros.
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Salvation Army serxicea.

Special services will be held at the
Salvation Army hall tonight and Sum
day, conducted by Brigadier and Mrs.
Dublin, chief divisional officers Tor the
Iowa and Nebraska province They
will be assisted by Adjutant and Mrs.
Meyer, formerly In charge in this city,
and by Cadet Smith. OF Waterloo.
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SUBWAY SPECIALS FOR TONIGHT.
Tho New England Subway saiesroon
Offers Many Special Tonight.

Tho New England Subway saissroom
Offers Many Special Tonight.
In the subway salesroom tonight the
following are offered:
White waists, some worth up to Sligo.
choice IS cents.
White waists, worth up to 81, choice
tonight, az cents.
White dress skirts, worth up to $1.49,
choice tonight, TO cents.
Wool dress skirts, worth up to $5.98.
tonight, $50.
Wool dress skirts. worth up to $3.50.
tonight 81.
Children;s dresses. worth up to $1.4s,
tonight - cents.
Children's linen coats, worth up to
$3.98. tonight 40 cents.
Children's dresses, worth up to so
CENTS tonight rs cents.
Subway salesroonn. The New
England. 1850
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Get Your, Now,

When the sun shines again every
one will want q paper hanger at once
and means waiting for some. If you
are in position to have yours done
now we can do It on short notice. We
are Offering some specially good bar
gains ii paper that Won can not afford
to pass up. Simmons book store.
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Auto Driver Il DISCHARGED.

Ben Henderson, salesman for the
Rude Auto Company, who was sum-
moned to report to Mayor Willard for
driving an automobile without a license
number, was discharged by the mayor
Friday afternoon. Henderson explained
that he just drove friend home in a
car that did not happen to have a
number on It,
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Card az rh.nk..

We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for the kindness and sympathy
shown us in the loss Of our wife and
mother, also for the beautiful flowers
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Notles.

The city council will meet az . board
of review at 10 O'clock q. m, each
day until the assessors books are re-
turned. ]. J. Wilson. city clerk.
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FOR, BRAIN, FAC

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Gives prompt relief of tired nerves,
brain flag and headache following men,
tai strain or Observation-Disclosures
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Track Team % or,nnsl,.

Nine members Of the Marshalltown
high school track team. accompanied
by Coach Ira n. Gabrielson, went this
morning to Grinnell. where they will
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-05-29

Mrs. Ida statler, ITO west Church
street, entertained. Friday afternoon, at
Ia luncheon and bridge. Covers for
twenty-five were laid, the tables each
being graced with basket Of sweet
peas. In serving four-course lunch-
con at / o'clock the hostess was as
sisted by her daughter, Miss Margaret
statler and Mesdames Harold House.
holder and Cutler Abbott. Prizes were
awarded to Mesdames q. w. Hughes
Charles McCombs. C. p. Cook. and q.
r. Thayer. Miss Rachel Lasheck, OF
Iowa City, and Mrs. Bruce Moffett, OF
Omaha, were out-of-town guests.
The First Congregational church,
Main and Fourth streets, il planning,
with the other churches Of the city,
another great day tomorrow. At II a.
M. the theme will be Heroic RELIGION.
Miss Catharine Lands with the quar-
tet and organist win furnish music.
At s. p. m. the theme viii be what
the Men and Women OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic Have Done For
America" Mr.. Shove will sing "Just
Before tho Battle Mother" The quar-
tet and organist will furnish Memorial
Day music. Familiar war songs, a.
''Tentlng Tonight" Tramp. Tramp,
Tramp" etc. will be sung. Bible school
at s:46 .. m. Young peoples. meeting
ut p. m. Come bring your friends
and enjoy the day with NJ. Brother
npooR.s =, = - Y - y s'-
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one Expias.aIissl

Here's . story OF French rssefvase
who was sent from. the AflIg hno -
the commissary for pFov1s1en0 an4
never returned" 10
That's easily explained h Wa
probably . Restaurant WaSeee.ln ASuor.
lea before tho war."-pnck.