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Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10
New Mexican Capital
With Villa Supreme

Washington, Feb. 10.-That General
Villa has assumed "the executive
power" in Mexico and established his
cabinet at Chihuahua was announced
today by the state department.
This creates sew situation in Mex
leo and will necessitate the United
States dealing with General Villa as
a de facto political power.
1t is understood that the state de-
partment will soon announce the
name of an agent other than George
Carothers to represent it with the
Villa government. 1t has been re-
ported that the man selected for a
new and important" position in Mex
leo is Duvall West, former district
attorney of San Antonio, Tex. Mr..
West and Secretary Bryan had long
conference today at the state depart
ment, but officials would not state to
what particular government in Mex
leo Mr.. West would be attached.
1t was announced today at the
White House that it had been decided
to ignore Carranza's request to re-
move the United States embassy from
Mexico City to Vera Cruz. This was
taken as foreshadowing of some fu-
ture recognition of General Villa.
Experts at the war department say
that Villa undoubtedly has the
strength of the republic behind him
They say also that Carranza's failure
tc establish himself at Mexico City
has proved that he does not expect
to retain even his limited control ir
Mexico, but will stick to the seaside
from which he may eventually escape
on one of the Mexican gunboats which
he keeps at Vera Cruz. These mill.
tary experts say that all these signs
point to the success of Villas next at.
tack On Mexico City.
The state department received new:
today that Carranza was defeated de-
cisively in the series of battles aroun(
Monterey and that the Carranzista:
are taking their archives for safety
into the United States. Some of thu
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10
Admiring Crowds Examine
S1,400 Prize OldsmObile
HANDSOME CAR TO BE PRESS ATTRACTS
CONSIDERABLE ATTENTlON-POPULR CANDIDATES
MEETING WITH ASTONISHING SUCCESS

Yesterday afternoon the 81 400 prize
Oldsmobile made its first appearance
on the streets of FL Centro and was
placed on exhibition in front of the
Press office. All the rest of the day
crowd surrounded the handsome
prize, discussing its merits, wishing
they could win it, and wondering who
would be the fortunate winner on
April 3.
Many Hesitating.
Although the prize automobile and
all the other prizes are easily within
the reach of almost anyone with am
bition, determination and enthusiasm,
few recognize their opportunities. The
winning of this prize, as of nearly
all prizes in life, is possible to very
large number of people, yet only one
will win, and that one will prove to
be a person with no better opportunity
than the average, but one who will
see her opportunity in time and will
take action Immediately. All are in
clined to hesitate. No one believes
she can be the "lucky winner" but
"luck" will not determine the win
ner. Prompt action, enthusiasm and
well directed efforts among friends
will decide.
Others are as much afraid of you
as you are of them. Someone must
win the car, and it might as well be
you. There is nothing to lose and
much to gain. All who try and turn
in $25 in subscriptions and yet fail
to win one of the seven prizes, will
be paid 10 per cent cash commissions
upon all new subscriptions turned in
by them. But there are not likely
to be two candidates who secure that
much new business without finishing
among the prize-winning numbers. In
the contest on the Press last year
there was only one such candidate.
Votes Come Easily.
Candidates who have made any eff
fort at all so far have been aston
ished at the success with which they
have met. Everyone seems glad tc
subscribe and a large number have
subscribed already for liberal periods
Candidates are not only we'll pleased
with their success, but are surprised
to find votes come so rapidly. But
only very few have tried. More
should enter their names at once ant
begin their campaign without delay.
$4,000 Extra Votes.
Candidates who start early will b,
given an opportunity to gain big
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10
The Talking Marathon.

Washington, Feb. 1O.-Although
wearied by the long fight over the
administrations ship purchase bill,
supporters of the measure stuck by
their guns today and defeated an at
tempt to shelve the bill. Sticking
firmly by the president, administra-
tion senators voted down, 48 to 80,
motion by Gallinger to take up the
water power bill in place of the ship
measure.
Washington, Feb. 10.-The Senate
today established record of long dis
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10
Karlsruhe Heard From.

London, Feb. 1O.-The German
cruiser Karlsruhe is now operating
from base on the northwest coast
of Hayti, near Mole st. Nicholas, re-
ceiving supplies from American
sources, according to information re-
ceived by the British admiralty today.
Representations of this matter soon
will be made to the United States,
said to have been already informally
advised of the situation. Steamers
from New York and New Orleans are
reported to be taking coal and provis-
ions to Mole st. Nicholas for the
Karlsruhe.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10
Successful Assembly of
County Club Federation

(By Mrs. A. II. Griswold, Press Chair
man,
The fifth annual convention of the
Imperial County Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs met in all day session at
the new Masonic hall at Calexico, the
guests of the Woman's Improvement
Club Of that city, on Saturday, Feb
ruary 6. The president, Mrs. J. r.
Stevenson of Imperial, presided. On
the platform with her were Mrs. Ar
thur Williams of Holtville, the eff
cient recording secretary, and Mrs.
Violette Campbell, parliamentarian.
After song by the entire assem-
blage, 90, Worship the King" and an
Invocation by the Rev. A. C. Wright,
the convention was formally opened
for the transaction of business, which
occupied the larger part of the morn
ing session.
The first duty of the day was the
reception into the County Federation
of the Calipatria Woman's Club,
which organization starts with men,
bership of 35, under the leadership
Of Mrs. Charles Brown, the newly
elected president. Mrs. Stevenson in
her kindly words of greeting to the
new club voiced the sentiment of all
present, and by their admission into
the County Federation that organiza-
tion is now made up of seven clubs.
Mrs. w. S. Fawcett, president of the
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10

ings used to ease the slumbers of the
statesmen, were displayed without re-
serve on the big red sofas in the cor
ners of the Senate chamber. These
were cleared away as the hour ap-
preached for the arrival of after
breakfast reinforcements. Sherman
surrendered at 9:10. He closed with
a warning against Launching the ship
of state on the uncharted sea of So
cialism, with hidden dangers and its
destination unknown"
Townsend of Michigan followed. He
appeared fresh and began in an even
voice to explain the reason for the
Republican filibuster.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10
Another Flag Otfense.

New York, Feb. 10.--A second in
stance of the use of the American flag
by a British ship in fear of German
submarines was brought to light to-
day when the Cunard liner Orduna ar
rived from Liverpool. The Orduna
hoisted the American flag shortly aft
er it departed from port and kept the
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10

United States colors up until it
reached Queenstown, when the Brit
ish ensign was once more run up.
The information was given by II. T.
Strong of New York and James Ford
of Lynn, Mass, who were passengers.
Captain Taylor of the Orduna de-
clined to discuss the matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
FROM BELLIGERENTS
From France.

Paris, Feb. 10.-A slight gain for
French troops in Lorraine is claimed
in the official communique of the war
office this afternoon. 1t states that
at the northeast of Manonviller a
French detachment has rolled back
some German posts. Fighting Tues
day was confined generally to artillery
combats, which were of particular vio-
lence on the Aisne front and in Cham
pagne.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10

and ordered Cashier Gross to throw
up his hands. Gross reached for a
revolver and one robber fired, but
missed. Gross secured his gun and
pursued the men, dropping one in the
street, who died before being identi-
fled. The fugitive robber was caught
in a cellar and the stolen money
found.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10
Bank RObber Killed.

Cincinnati, Feb. 10.-One robber
was shot and killed and a second cap
tured, and 500 was recovered, after
a raid on the Mohawk German Bank
ing & Savings Company bank today.
The robbers entered the bank at noon
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10
Great Coast Storm Sends
Threatening Weather

one and a half to two and a half
inches generally. None of the rain
reached this valley, but today the
clouds have been threatening and there
may be considerable moisture to-
night.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10

From one end of the state to the
other stormy weather prevailed yes
terday and a number of Southern Cal.
ifornia towns report the heaviest
downpour of the year, ranging from
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10
Heavy German Loss.

London, Feb. 1O.-The Russians es-
innate that the Germans lost 10000
IN the battles that ended Sunday, says
a dispatch from a Petrograd corre-
spondent today.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-10
Great Battle DevelOpipp

Berlin, Feb. 10 (Via wireless)-A
terrific battle between Russians and
Germans is developing in East Prus-
sia, but it is officially announced that
operations are proceeding with every
indication Of success for Won Hinden-
burg.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
DROPPED MBS BUT
WITH WHAT RESULT
is UNKNOWN.
In Assaulting Dunkirk Germans
Hope to Occupy French
Coast Nearest England.
(By Associated Press. J

London, May development
at the northern eXtremeties of the
two battle fronts. the shelling Of
Dunkirk in France and the new Ger
man offensive aimed at the Baltic
provinces, take precedence in the
war news today. British aviators
have discovered and attacked the
German batteries, which from a dis
tance estimated at 16 to 2S miles.
hurled great shells on Dunkirk. but
1t remains to be seen whether the
bombs dropped will put the guns out
of action. The newspapers say the
bombardment of Dunkirk means
that the Germans still cling to their
cherished idea of occupying the
French coast nearest England. Pet
rograd dispatches disagree as to
whether it is the purpose of the
Germans to thrust at the extreme
Russian right. Some indicate that
the offensive is aimed at the Baltic
provinces. while others believe the
advance has liabu Riga as it's OBJ
jective. The latest official reports
from the Dardanelles indicate that
while the British army is fairly we'll
established in landing operations,
much fighting is necessary before a
firm grip is established.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

lish feet will soon be eunk in the
open sea- A paper Of October 3,
stated that Russia had withdrawn
her offer of autonomy to Poland and
conveyed the remarkable intelligence
that the Russian war minister had
resigned and was to be replaced by
General Linevitch, who had died
some time before. Papers Of the
same month announced that Pre-
mysl was once for all free and re-
ported that the Russians feared rev.
olution in Warsaw and Lodz.
From the 14th of November, de-
pending s)lely upon wireless news,
the dispatches became more meagre,
but still more optimistic. The De-
cember papers were principally oc-
cupied with the miserable condi-
tions Of Russian investing troops
and reproduced personal letters from
soldiers obtained through the cap
ture of a Russian mail train. Ac-
cording to these accounts. driven
to desperation BY rack Of food and
clothing and By the intense cold,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

He has achieved success who has
lived well, laughed often, and loved
much; who has gained the respect
of intelligent men and the love of
little children; who has filled his
niche and accomplished his task;
who left the world better than he
found 1t, whether by an improved
poppy, perfect poem, or a rescued
soul; who has never lacked appre-
citation of earth's beauty or failed
to express it; who has always look
ed for the best in others, and given
the best he had; whose life was an
inspiration; whose memory a bene-
diction." American education in
general today is fiabby and lacking
in thoroughness. Here comes In the
paradox of education. We are all
here, faculty and trustees, for the
sake of your education and yet
every mothers son of you must
educate himself. Walking through
and sitting down in the university
will not give you an education. No
matter what your problems are, put
forth every effort as II your prob.
lens were the whole thing In Gods
universe. Otherwise you merely
assimilate; you are the puppet for
whom other people pull the string"
President Schurman.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
FISH BILLS
KILLED BY
THE HOUSE

Evening Telegram Special Service)
Tallahassee, Fla, May IA bomb
was thrown into the camp of the
iionists of the Florida leg
islature Friday when the HOu Sc
chopped off the head of the fresh
water fish bill and killed the salt
water fish bill on the vote for final
passage.
These two measures were planned
to undertake a comprehensive cam
paisn for the fishing industry of the
State, and so certain were the ad-
vocatesof the salt water fish bill
that 1t would pass that they are still
wondering how the bill failed to Sc
cure an affirmative vote yesterday tt
was planned to put the salt water
fish under the department of the
she'll fish commissioner, and the bill
included appropriations for salary
and equipment to look after the two
thousand niles of sea coast of Flor
ida il, the proper manner. The
shell fish commission had made a
good showing with the oyster indus
try In the past two years, and after
the bill raised the second reading
and was secure from amendments
that might kill its effectiveness,
nothing but success could be
dreamed Of.
Conditions were different with the
fresh water proposition because
there was a tax to be levied on all
| fish caught in the thousands of
| lakes and many rivers of the State
and shipped to market. While the
| tax was an infinitismal amount con-
sidered with the large territory that
would have been looked after, the
bill had its head literally several
when the enacting clause was
stricken while on second reading
The plans would have materially
! benefited the entire State but the
fishermen who have for ages had a
free hand at taking the finny tribe
for the market, raised strenuous
protest against the fresh water fish
bill. with the result that other plans
of action will nov have to be
adopted.
The killing of these bills does moi
affect the working of the shell fish
commission under the old law.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
DECISIONS HANDED Down BY THE
SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA

Evening Telegram Special Service)
Tallahassee, Fla, May 1.-The
supreme court has issued the fol-
lowing DEGREES up to today, during
the week:
James V. Davidson, ct al. appel
liant, VS.. John R. Jeffords as mayor,
appellees. Pinellaas county. Re-
hearing denied. Per curiam.
James n. Coons. ETC., plaintiff in
error. VS.. Robert b. Pritchard, de-
fendant in error. Petition for re-
hearing denied. Opinion by Ellis .
Carrie Robinson. plaintiff in err
ror, VS.. the State of Florida, defend
ant in error. Columbia county.
Judgment of the court below is af-
firmed. The PLAINTIFF in error was
found guilty of the murder of her
infant child.
II. P. Blocker, ct al, appellants,
VS.. j. j. Seay. ct al, appellees,
fernando county. Order reversing
lower court.
Arthur o. Steenburg ct al. appel.
lants. VS.. William b. Phifer, appel.
lee. Alachua county. Order affirming =
decree Of the circuit court, and that
appellee do have and recover his
costs FROM appellant. Dissenting
opinion by Cockrell Concurred iu
by Shacklefo ID.
r. l.. Baker, plaintiff in error. vs.
r. f. Bellamy, defendant in erro'
Writ of error to Judgment of cir.
cult court of Citrus county, pei
curiam. Jud? ment oc lower court
affirmed anC defendant in error tc
pay costs.
The Bay Biscayne Co, appellant
VS.. j G.. Bale. ct AL, appellees; an
appeal from an order of circuit
court of Dade county, per curiam
This case having been submitted te
the court at former day of this
term upon a transcript of the rec.
ord of the order aforesaid and arg,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
WARNING GIVEN J AMERICANS
| THAT THEY TRAIL IN FOREIGN
| SHIPS AT 7 TE|R own RISK
[CLES HANG ON FRUIT
TREES IN CALIFORNIA
(By Associated Press. }

BAN Francisco. May For the
II two days a terrific storm has
fpt the Pacific Coast region, and
Eperty damage to at least one mil
h dollars has been reported.
.rsday night the wind reached a
Iocity of 100 miles an hour, and
Ieral persons are known to have
fished. Hail. snow and sleet AIDED
hir terrors, and record-breaking
ID weather followed the storm.
IN Southern California icicles hung
pm the apple trees. The first
ow ever known in the Salt River
Illey of Arizona fell at this time
Oregon heavy damage is reported
the sheep industry.
The coolest weather since 1902
rs experienced at Los Angeles, the
ermometer registring IA. in asst
n Washington. Idaho and Montana
e temperature fell 25 degrees in
-elve hours.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

many Russian soldiers were contem-
plating suicide Further encourage
ment was derived from the letter Of
an Austrian deserter who wrote that
the general opinion was that Pszem-
ysl had been erected by the devil
and could only be taken by the dew
H."
A continual literary diet of this
sort persuaded the Austrian sold
iers that all was going we'll for the
Austrian forces in general and that
Przemysl itself never could be cap
tured. In one Of the last issues be-
fore the surrender there awas an
account Of a charity lottery and con-
cert conducted for the relief Of the
civilian population Of Przemysl. One
hundred thousand tickets were dis
tributed and 1858 prizes were
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
CITY OF COLON
DESTROYED BY FIRE
(By Associated Press. !

Colon, May IA disastrous fire
swept the city of Colon yesterday af-
ternoon, destroying twenty-five city
block, including all banks in the
city and part of the railway sta
ton y
Few persons are known to be dead.
and doubtless there are several more,
while hundreds were injured. Half
the population lost all their belong
ings, and between 10000 and 1900
persons, mostly negroes, are rendered
homeless.
The property loss, it is estimated
will reach two million dollars.
The fire started in the heart OF
the city, and the buildings, most OF
wood, were rapidly consumed. The
flames were finally checked by dyna-
mit:ng buildings in the path of the
fire
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
PREPARING LIST Of
OFFICERS SUSPENDED
IN PAST 3 YEARS

(Evening Telegram Special Service)
Tallahassee, May .-Governor
Trammell is today preparing copies
of all suspension orders issued since
the adjournment of the 1913 legis-
lature, and will transmit them to
the Senate early next week. The
lists include sheriffs, attorneys, au-
ditors. tax assessors and tax collec-
tors. The Senate is expected to give
time enough next week to the rec
concentrations of the governor to
settle these removals finally.
The judiciary committee, having
in charge the bill that would remove
Capt. Rose, the State chemist, failed
to have a quorum this morning and
postponed the hearing of the state
ments Of the State chemist.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

most representative meeting, show
our good faith by attending and it
is the earnest desire that each men,
ber of the organization express him
self and offer suggestions that may
be considered and acted upon from
time to time in the future. There
were everal new memberships re-
ceived this morning; one citizen
telephoned that he had decided since
the committee called upon him that
he could not afford to stay out Of
the Chamber Of Commerce, and that
he was ready to sign up now, which
he did. Another asked to be taken
in and his membership was also
signed up. This shows that the
spirit of enterprise and progression
is moving among all Of US and each
is eager for doing his part.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
MARTIAL LAW Prevents
SALE OF LIQUORS IN EGYPT
(By Associated Press)

Cairo, May Martial law has
made it dangerous matter for the
peddlers of adulterated liquor to at
tempt business near the British en-
campments to Egypt. BY proclama-
tion, Lieut.. General Sir J. Maxwell
has empowered special officers to
enter and inspect any establish
ments suspected Of selling bad liquor
within radius of five miles of any
place where British troops are sta
toned. Any person found selling
adulterated or inferior alcoholic
drinks is liable to imprisonment, fine
and loss of license.
Egypt is in normal times filled
with imitation liquors, wines and
beers of such a poisonous nature that
the drinkers go insane Both the
health and discipline of the troops
was affected by this menace, now
removed, in the early days of the
war.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
BRITISH AV|AT0RS ATTACK
/. GERMAN bATTER|FR WHICH
ARE ATTACKING DUNK1RK
TANZER WOMAN
AGAIN CHANGES HER
TESTIMONY
(By Associated Press. }

New York. May Rae Tanzer.
the young milliner who sued James
w. Osborne for fifty thousand dol
lars for alleged breach of promise to
marry and later withdrew her suit
saying Osborne was not the man who
wooed her under the name of Oliver
Osborne. changed her testimony
again today. Under oath she iden-
tilted James w. Osborne as her ad-
mirer, Oliver Osborne
Miss TanZers renewed the identi-
fication made during her cross ex-
animation at the trial of Frank d :.
Stafford. former clerk of hotel at
Plainfield, n. j., for perjury in con
nection with a breach of promise
suit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
GOV. AND MRS. TRAMMELL
TO GIVE RECEPTION
ON MAY 9Th

Evening Telegram Special Service
Tallahassee, May THE follow
ing invitation has been issued by
Governor Trammell:
Mrs. Trammell and myself will
give on Thursday evening. May 9Th
from $3.50 to ll:30 p. m, a public
reception at the governors home in
honor of the legislators. and their
families. All members of the legis.
lature, their families and friends
and connected with the legislature
the people of Tallahassee. and the
public generally. are cordially in.
vited
Very respectfully,
PARK TRAMMELL,
Governor.