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Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
AUTO PARTY SHOT BY
UNKNOWN PERSON

DR.. F. H. Rankin of Holtville is at
st. Thomas hospital, suffering from
receiving about fifty shots in the face
from a shotgun, fired by some un-
known person last night, and other
members of his auto party were hit
by few of the shots. The doctors
wounds are superficial, though pain
ful.
The shooting took place last night
at the Dogwood lateral, east of Ell
centro, as DR.. Rankin, Frank Shumade
and two women were returning from
this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
Final Matches Played at
Country Club Yesterday

The annual tennis tournament, in
which five valley towns were repre-
sented, was concluded yesterday at
the courts of the FL Centre Country
Club. For the past eleven days the
contest has been in progress and yes
terday the champions were declared
and the trophies awarded.
Mems Singles.
The mems singles was won by f.
Ferguson Of Holtville, who defeated
II. L. Loud. Score, Ga, 9-11, GO.
Mixed Doubles.
Mixed doubles were won by II. L..
Loud and Miss Ruth Brown, who won
from c. H. Hersee and Miss inez
Collier.
Mems Doubles.
The mems doubles were won by f.
Ferguson and l.. Ferguson, both of
Holtville, who defeated Edgar Nance
and James Holt, both of Imperial.
Soccer, Sc, G-3.
Ladies' Singles.
Miss Ruth Brown won from Mrs
II. l.. Fulton of Brawley. Score,
Glove, Ga.
Ladies' Doubles.
Miss Inez Collier and Miss Ruth
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23

of the country, but declared tha lodge
considered officiating at the begin
ming of educational institutions the
most important service it had per
formed.
Then came the laying Of the cor
ner stone, in which were deposited
Bible, a United States flag, copy
of the CaleXico Chronicle, the history
of the high school, and the roll of Of
ficers of the state, city and county.
Lieutenant Governor Eshleman then
gave the oration of the day, speaking
forcefully of the devotion of each gen
GRAFTON to the welfare of the children
on whom the hope of the nation
rests.
The ceremonies closed with "Amer-
ica," in singing which the assembly
joined, accompanied by the Mexican
military band.
Masonic Assembly.
The Masons seized Calexico last
evening. They poured in from all
parts of the valley by autos and spe-
cial train, and those who were pres
ent during the day were thus strength
ened by a new host.
The assembly in the new temple
packed the lodge room and banquet
halls, and for several hours jollity and
good fellowship prevailed.
The first assembly was in the EN-
press theatre, where Reynolds E.
Blight. member of the board of edu-
cation of Los Angeles, addressed the
Masons, adjournment then being taken
to the banquet room in the temple,
where Judge Cole presided as toast
master, about 300 plates being served.
Responses were made by Fred f.
Fulton and Major Dunn, of Brawley;
w. K. Stevenson of Imperial; Phil ID.
Swing and Dan V. holland of Ell Cen
tro; Lieutenant Governor John NJ.
Eshleman, Judge Juan Guajardo of
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
WANT ALL FACTS
REGARDING EVELYN

London, Feb. 23.-Alarm is felt for
the crew of the American steamer
Evelyn, which was blown up by a
German mine on the Holland coast.
1t was learned today that only the
captain and fourteen members of the
crew have been accounted for and the
rest are believed to have died of ex-
posure. The Evelyn followed the
course recommended by the British
naval office and struck mine.
Washington, Feb. 23.-Captain
Smith of the steamer Evelyn, blown
up in the North sea, disobeyed orders
and was entirely out of his course
at the time of the explosion This
information has reached the president,
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
Spain's Naval Program.

Madrid Feb. 23.-Parliament has
sanctioned the construction in the
next six years of four cruisers, six
torpedo boat destroyers, 26 subma-
rines, three gunboats and eighteen
coast defense vessels, aside from the
acquisition of a quantity of subma-
rine mines and the repair docks and
construction works at Serrol, Cadiz
and Cartagena. The total cost will
be in the neighborhood of $55 100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
COLONIAL TEA
WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON

The Woman's Auxiliary of the
Christian church will give a colonial
tea Wednesday afternoon from 3 TO
. o'clock at the home Of Mrs. w. G.
Conley, 673 Olive street. The OH
ject of the occasion is to promote
sociability among the members and
friends of the church.
The hostesses will be attired in ap-
propriate costume.
A short colonial program will be
given and light refreshments served.
A silver offering Of 10 cents will
be taken, to be used in the work Of
the local church. Everyone come and
bring your friends and your knit
ting.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
For National Defense.

Washington, Feb. 23.-Appropria-
ton bills for national defense were
again taken up by Congress today.
Every effort will be made to expe-
Gite the passage Of supply measures
before adjournment. 1t is doubted
il all appropriation bills can be put
through and it is possible some emer-
gency resolutions, extending the eX-
isting appropriation for the next fis-
cal year, will be necessary.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23

One of the greatest storms Of the
season is prevailing through all the
country from Texas to Canada, but
only meagre details of its work have
been received, owing to the prostra-
tion of wires.
The first news of this came this
morning in advices to the Western
Union Telegraph agency saying there
was heavy delay in messages through
Iowa. Nebraska, Kansas, the Dakotas
and all states west of the Missouri
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23

New contestants who have just TAX
en- up the campaign have obtained
splendid results so far, but many more
should enter the contest at Ore, for
there is every indication that the
81 400 Oldsmobile will be won very
easily five weeks from Saturday. OPP
portunities along the rural routes Of
Brawley, Imperial and Holtville are
particularly good, for as yet there are
no active candidates busy in any of
those sections, yet the Press already
mas large circulation there and many
more are ready to subscribe if invited
tc do so.
/. Subscriptions Come Easily.
Candidates find subscriptions come
easily. There are large numbers Of
people in all parts of the valley who
have allowed their subscriptions to
run out, but who have intended to
subscribe again and have merely neg
lected the matter from day to day.
L lie lcSS lids Ilttt llo liptltii Np-
licitors in the field for some time,
leaving that for contestants, so that
all who enter will find their friends
have not been called upon and are
ready to subscribe if the matter is
suggested to them.
Third Prize Worth $3.50.
Even third prize in the contest is
worth $3.50. 1t is lot on the Main
street of Seeley, one of the most
promising towns in the valley. Last
year the lot adjoining this one was
awarded as second prize in the contest
and the winner has since sold it for
$500 in cash, so there is no question
of the value of this prize nor, in fact,
of the value of any of the seven prizes
offered.
No candidate who enters this con-
test need fear that she will fail to be
well rewarded for her efforts.
$4,000 Extra Votes.
/ All who turn in a total of five years
in new subscriptions, each of which
must be for a period of at least six
months, before Saturday, March 8, will
be awarded a bonus of $4,000 extra
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23

river, including the mountain states,
Oklahoma and Texas, on account Of
snow and sleet.
Throughout the day the news agen-
cies have been trying to restore COM
munication, but have met with but
slight success.
Chicago, Feb. 23.-A severe sleet
storm covers Nebraska, Missouri and
the Dakotas, following mild weather
of the last week The storm is NOV
ing eastward, followed by much low
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
Two Of Gernany's
Submarines Lost

London, Feb. 23.-An Exchange
Telegram dispatch from Amsterdam
says it is reported from the German
frontier that much uneasiness pre-
walls at Cuxhaven because of the con-
tinued absence of two submarines of
the largest type yet produced for the
German navy. The submarines are
two days overdue and it is feared at
the naval base that they have been
sunk.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
WOmen's Law Upheld.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The Supreme
court today upheld the constitutional
ity of the California eight-hour law
for women employed in manufactur-
ing and mercantile establishments,
but not harvesting, canning fruit,
boarding houses, graduate nurses, etc
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
Germans Capture City.

Berlin, Feb. % (Via wireless)-
The official statement Of the general
staff of the German military forces
this afternoon announces the capture
of Sattlekopf, in the Vosges noun
tains, by German troops. The Ger
mans stormed and took the French
position there after the fighting.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
Snow and Sleet Storms from
Texas Through to Canada

er temperatures. Wire service across
the storm area is practically suspend
ed. Linemen by hundreds have been
sent to repair lines.
The Milwaukee railroad has aban-
doned all trains on several divisions.
Heavy snow is falling in several
districts in the storm-swept area and
thirty-mile gale is hurting it into
drifts. The Northwestern is among
the railroads most seriously handi
capped.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
Tiber Again Flooded.

Rome, Feb. 23.-FGr the sixth time
in two months the Tiber is again at
flood stage and part of the city is
inundated. A considerable section
of ground in the Champagne district,
Department of Latium, is inundated,
and hundreds of persons are fleeing.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
American War Insurance.

London, Feb. 23.-The Times states
that during the last few days large
amount Of insurance has been placed
in the London market on property in
the United States against the risk
of damage by war. A number Of fac
tories and business premises have
been insured for six months at the
rate of 10 shillings per cent.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
To Attack COnstantinOple.

Petrograd, Feb. 23-Large bodies
of troops are being sent to Odessa,
from where they will be transported
to Media on the Black sea, forty
miles northwest Of ConstantinOple, for
attack on the Turkish capital.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
Schmidt to Come Back.

New York, Feb. 23.-M. A. Schmidt,
under arrest here in connection with
the dynamiting of the Los Angeles
Times building, was surrendered to
Los Angeles officials at $40 this
afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23

votes. This offer may be won more
than once by the same contestant. New
subscriptions turned in prior to the
announcement of this offer, but which
did not count toward the last bonus
vote offer, will count toward this one.
Scores.
Miss Zelia Webb. Calexico. :. .101, $50
Mrs Robert Moore, Ell Centre. 67,700
Miss Lille Kissee. star route, Ell
Centre ................... $500
Mrs. Edith Hancock, Ell Centre $500
Miss Bertie B. Clements, Ell Cen
tro .................. 5,100
Miss Leah NJ. Wilson, Ell Centro 43 $50
Miss Mable Padgett, San Diego
road ................. ~ 400
Mrs. Earl McReynolds, Brawley. 800
Miss Grace Holdzkom, Imperial.1 200
Mrs. Vaughn Azhderian, Melo-
land -................. 10, ,05O
Mrs. Arthur Williams, Holtville $3.50
Mrs. Clarence Folks, Calipatria $3.50
Miss Ruth Donahue, Calexico. $500
Miss Blanche Randolph, Brawley. 800
Miss Marjorie Brewer, Ell Centre $3.50
Mrs. Percv Thacker, FL Centre. $3.50
Miss Hilda Bennett, Brawley. $3.50
Miss Sarah f. Mason, West
moreland .................. 4,400
Miss Helen Shaw, Westmoreland.4,2 ,25O
Miss Susie Mcclure, Ell Centre 1850
Miss Dorothy Meserve, Brawley 1900
Mrs. Bert Goodwin, Calipatria. 3 500
Miss Maud Case, Holtville. 5000
Miss Helen Brown. CaleXico. 5000
Miss Vivian Akin, Brawley $3.50
Mrs. b. P. Hemeon, FL Centre. 3,05O
Miss Campbell, Alamorio. ...... 5000
Mrs. w. T. Dunn, Brawley. 1850
Miss Esther Marking, Brawley. 1900
Mrs. Edwin L. Hutchins, Holt
vile 49,. ............. 1850
Mrs. Roy Benton. Imperial. 49,. 2,7OO
Miss frankie Ankeny, Calexico. 1850
Mrs. Jack Kuns. Brawley. 2.25O
Miss Jessie Goff. Brawley. 1850
Miss Eunice Basken, Calexico. 1900
Miss Laura Moates, FL Centre. 1850
Mrs. Telford w. Stevenson, Inn
perial .::................. 1000
Miss McWilliams. Calexico. ...1. 100
Miss Morrison, Ell Centre. -. 1,O5O
Voting Power of Subscriptions.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
Calexico's Big Celebration
Enjoyed by Great Throng

Mexicali and w. T. Aitken of Calex-
leo.
The response of Judge Guaiardo
was in Spanish, interpreted by
Adolph Shenk, and was especially en-
ioyed.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
To Save Food.

Berlin, Feb. 23.-The Kaiser has
made another appeal to the German
people to use food as sparingly as
possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
Theatre Robbed.

Chicago, Feb. 23.-The safe in the
Princess theatre on Clark street was
blown open early today and four BAN
dts got away with all the cash, esti-
mated at $1,000
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
Fountain to Hang.

Sacramento, Feb. 23.--David Foun-
tain, convicted of Staying little Mar
garet Milling in a church basement,
was sentenced today to hang at Fol
som prison, April 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
Wheat Cheaper.

Chicago, May 23.-May wheat
dropped 5 cents at the opening today,
selling at $1.55a. July declined 4B
cents to $1.27.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
Another American Lost.

London, Feb. 23.-Failing to follow
The route outlined by Germany, the
American steamer Carib struck
mine in the North sea today and was
sunk.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23

he told his callers today, and not in
any war zone, the president stated.
He indicated that he does not look
for any diplomatic or other compli-
cations.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23

Washington, Feb. 23.-The White
House, the navy department and the
state department have reserved their
opinions as to The destruction of the
American steamship Evelyn and her
cotton cargo at Borkum on Friday
at point within the territorial
waters Of Germany or in waters in
when she is exercising naval iuris-
diction.
Three reports are expected before
the matter can be cleared up. One
of these will be from Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin, another from AM
bassador Page at London and a third
from Commander Walter Gheerardi,
United States naval attache at the
American embassy at Berlin.
In the absence Of official reports
the disposition among officers of the
executive departments is to believe
that the destruction of the vessel was
due to an accident.
While Secretary Daniels does not
explain precisely why Commander
was instructed to report,
it is evident to navy officials that
the German admiralty will undertake
an investigation Of The cause of the
disaster, as it occurred within Ger
man jurisdiction.
This inquiry may necessitate a ply
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23
S14OO Prize OldsmObile
Will Be Won Very Easily
OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW CONTESTANTS ON RURAL
BRAWLEY. IMPERIAL AND HOLTVILLE;
THIRD PRIZE Is WORTH MORE THAN $500.
WILL THESE BETTE WINNERS?

The following table shows who would Nin th
the contest ended TODAY.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-23

Bernhard Better.
Paris, Feb. 23.-Sarah Bernhard
continues to improve.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
Wants Municipal Theaters .

William Faversham, one of America s greatest actors, who is touring this season in "The Hawk" !" is advocating the small town municipal theater. "The Movies, ," says MT. Faversham, (which every small town has enjoyed for several years now, have created an enormous demand which will soon as- sert itself for the spoken drama. It is inevitable that this demand will come, and when it comes the small town will have to do something for the smuse- ment of its population to take the place of the movies. I suggest the estab- lishment of municipal theaters, sub- sidized by the towns and smaller cities, to which travelling companies playing the better class of plays may be induced to come on a guarantee. Of course an admission fee should be charged and the theaters should be kept in good con- dition regarding cleanliness in front and back stage. The expense would not be great, and most excellent con- panies could go on tour for the express purpose of playnig the guaranteed or municipal circuit. ' MT. Faversham' s idea is receiving the enthusiastic SUD- port of number of university profes- sors and educators.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
Come Back, Billy

Have you heard of the wonderful one
 hoss shay
 That was built in such logical way, It ran hundred years to a day ?- We'll, that's an old story, as all may
 say,
 And has nothing to do with our yarn
 today.
 The one-hoss shay met sudden stop, And that's what happened to Billy Cop. For Billy stood out in the danger zone And faced the music all alone AS rigid and stern as a mar of stone. Though bells were rung and whistles
 blown
 He stood as stiff as if he'd grown Fast to the pavement like post, A silent, threat ming, warning ghost. He did his duty day and night, And made the drivers "keep to right" He rocked not were they black or white Or rich or poor, or sober or tight He rocked not if they raved and swore And ripped and r'ared and swore some
 more.
 He'd let them stamp and storm and
 hop
 'Twas all the same to Billy.Cop. He showed no sign of fear or fright, And one and all, they 'kept to right. All hours of day, from dawn till late, He kept the autos going straight; He checked their needless. reckless rate And needed not the looks of hate That chauffeurs gave him as they d
 swerve
 To make the new, relentless curve. Though many whitening curse he
 heard,
 Cop Billy answered not word, But stood undaunted, at full height, And made the tourists ''keep to right. " And so it went, each night and day, The Billy-Cop would point the way, With not single word to say, Till suddenly, like the one-hoss shay, "All at once, and nothing first, Just as bubbles do when they burst" The Billy-Uop just disappeared- The space he'd occupied was cleared, And not a smitch of him could be
 found.
 As if he's swallowed by the ground, He left no sign and gave no sound. AS he was always on the level And had no fear of man nor devil, The mystery of where he went, And how his time is being spent If he deliberately left his post Just when he's wanted there the most; Or if it's just plain abduction And Billy went without a ruction; Or whether he vanished in the air Or is in hiding anywhere; Or who was with him when he fled, Or whether he's forever dead The mystery is mystery still And will be till we hear from Bill, And inquiry will only stop With the return of Billy-Cop.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
The Voyage.

Whichever way the wind doth blow, Someheart is glad to have it so; Then blow it east or blow it west, The wind that blows, that wind is best. My little craft sails not alone; A thousand fleets from every zone Are out upon thousand seas; And what for me were favoring breeze Might dash another, with the shock Of doom, upon some hidden rock. And so do not care to pray For winds to wait me on my way, But leave it to Higher Will To stay or speed me, trusting still That all is we'll, and sure that He Who launched my bark will sail with
 me,
 Through storm and calm, and will not
 fail,
 Whatever breezes may prevail To land me, every peril past, Within His sheltering heaven at last. Then whatsoever wind doth blow, My heart is glad to have it so; And blow it east or blow it west, The wind that blows, that wind is best.
 E-Catherine AItherton Mason.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
THE BILLY COP.

If the billy cop had known how popu- asr he was, and how much he is missed, maybe he wouldn't have terminated his standing engagement here so abruptly.
 A reward of $1OO is offered by J. Clinton Roraback "for information re- aulting in the arrest and conviction of fhe person or persons'' who removed the billy cop from his position.
 A petition is being circulated by President Holsapple, of the B. M. A. ;, and receiving numerous signatures, ask ing the selectmen to "arrange, either by state aid or town support, the estab- Eshment and maintenance of suitable and proper silent policeman or billy cop to replace that which was recently re- moved from the center of the intersec- tiOn of Main and Railroad streets.'
 It seems to be the consensus of local opinion that there's many a more To- .quacious local citizen than the billy cop, whose abduction would be viewed with more complacent degree of resig- nation; and there is general concurrence in the verdict that the billy cop served &s worthy purpose and filled a long-felt want, until it went away. Its ''absence makes the heart grow fonder," and the incident of its elopement has proved again that billy cop, like some other blessings, is never missed until it's missing.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
FORGET TOMORROW.

The sentiment for the present week, in the regular space at the head of this column, is one of those texts that flash out from the routine hodge, podge of everyday reading, occa- ;sionally, to put cheer into the heart of the weary plodder and push aside the clouds that hide the sun.
 ''Do not look forward to what
 might happen tomorrow; the same
 everlasting Father who cares for
 you today will take care of you
 tomorrow and every day"
 Yf's a finer way of saying, "Never gGrouble trouble till trouble troubles you" It's at once reminder, a promise and an exhortation to faith, that carries the proof with it. The burdens of tomorrow look heavier and more grievous than they will prove to be when tomorrow comes.
 How many times eve begin to have
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11

Something's the matter with Joe Hollister, of the Eagle. The first alarming symptom was tendency to drop into poetry without the slightest apparent provocation. Now he is run ming an information bureau in the "Note Book" column, and giving ans- wers to anxious inquirers who thirst for knowledge on divers and sundry subjects. Joe's eccentricity in this de- partment is shown in the fact that he picks out the hardest questions, to answer. For example, to perplexing inquiry concerning the pronunciation of ''Dvinsk," Joe replies, right off the bat, that is it pronounced "Dvinsk," ," and elucidates farther, that "the 'T' is silent, as in cabbage" The very next query-an easy one--as to whether it "would be proper to say that chorus girl makes bare living" puts him up , a tree-he can't answer it. These indi- cations indicate a condition-not a theory-and the best thing we know of for such condition, is to put some- thing on it.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
Affinity Earle the soulful artis

Affinity Earle, the soulful artist to whom a number of ladies have been married within the past ten years, last week took unto himself a more or less new "soul-mate, Miss Charlotte Her man, of Oceanic, N. J., who succeeds three or four other affinities that have gone back to their mothers. The re- port states that "the bride and groom are living in Oceanic with their daugh- ter, ten months old Earle is the gentleman who made the term affinity famous. and the affinity busi- ness popular in respectable society.
Connecticut western news., 1915-11-11
Beat the Old Man To It.

At recent Business Mems con- vention in this state, with banquet on the side, two Episcopal clergymen- father and son-by the name of some- thing like Harrison, were guests or delegates. In opening the convention the president called on the elder Harri- son to make prayer.
 In the afternoon, when the delegates assembled for the banquet, the presi- dent called on the younger Harrison to ask the blessing. The young clergy man promptly responded, and after sitting down, whispered to his left hand neighbor:
 "I got after that prayer as quick as I could for fear the old man would beat me to itp'