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Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Mount Lassen Becomes
Sure Enough Volcano

Washington, May 22.-"The latest
outbreaks of Mt. Lassen in California
mark a distinct point on the progress
sive change in the character of its
eruptions and places Lessen in the
category OF sure enough and more or
less dangerous volcanoes" the Geolog-
ical Survey announced today.
Reddng, May 22.-The river of mud
which rolled down Mount Lassen, the
California volcano, destroying farms
obiterating roadways and partially
filling the bed of Hat creek, has
spread Is miles down the Hat Creek
valley. Several farm houses and
buildings were destroyed and consid-
cradle livestock was killed.
The outburst from Lassen came at
midnight. Forest Ranger Seaborn at
the lookout station on the north base
of the mountain, seeing the flood,
sprang upon his horse and rode at
top speed down the valley, rousine
sleeping inhabitants and spreading
the alarm. The warning reached the
home of w. c. Hall none too soon.
His family escaped to the hills in
their night clothing, but the house
and barn were swept away and sew
eral head of stock perished. Neigh
bors are searching for the Hall fam
lily this afternoon in the hills.
There is now no road through the
valley. The county highway was
wiped out by the mud. Travel is pos
sible only on horseback by riding far
up on the hillsides.
The great flood, having descended
from the mountain side, moved slowly
over the comparatively level valley,
but in some places was feet deep.
The depth throughout the Is miles
over which it had spread was from i
inches to feet.
About half found an outlet in the
lava fields and the remainder went
down Hat creek.
Over the farm of Henry Morris the
mud was miles wide and feet deep.
The stream was thick and shiny.
Forest Supervisor Rushing has dis
patched 2 couriers to Mount Lassen
with orders to go up the volcano as
far as possible and report its condi-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
MAINLY PERSONAL

F. S. Wing is spending a few days
on the coast.
G. d. Willoughby of Calexico was
q visitor in Ell Centre today.
Mrs. John R. Williams of Dixieland
was in FL Centre this morning.
Professor Dickerson, principal of
the Imperial grammar schools, was
a visitor in FL Centre today.
The county board of education is in
session in the court house today, dis
cussing recent educational changes.
DR.. F. H. Carter, who has been
spending the past few days in Los
Angeles, has returned to Ell Centro.
John NJ. Keith, for years marshal
of Imperial, now following mining i'll
New Mexico, is visiting the valley on
his way to the expositions. Mr.. Keith
was one of the best known of the pio-
neers.
+. Newberry, manager for South
crn California and Arizona of the To
bacco Company of California, is max.
ing his first visit to the valley, which
is being shown by Messrs Harding
and Hooie, travelling representatives
of the company, who make regular
monthly visits here.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Equality of Sexes.

San Francisco, May 22.-Mrs. Flor
ence Tredwell Boynton famous child
cultarist, addressed the National Con
eress of mothers, saying:
Teach the boys to sew; teach the
girls to milk cows and work in the
fields. don't mean that the boys
should do women's work, nor girls
manual labor. But the boys and girls
should grow up together, dress alike
and learn common accomplishments
The equality of sexes should begin at
the cradle. Man needs the gentle
ness of woman and woman needs the
masculineness of man."
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
MEXICAN TAKEN
BY PHARMACY MAN

Ramon Sanchez, Mexican proprie-
tor of a store on the East Side, was
yesterday afternoon by In
speetor Jones of the state pharmacy
board, who discovered a quantity Of
in Sanchez's possession.
The search of the Sanchez home was
made after officers had searched yes
terday through "A number Of houses
in the Mexican settlement in quest Of
drugs.
Sanchez, before Justice of the Peace
Mayfield, was adjudgeo guilty today
and fined $500, in addition to a SEN
tence of 100 days in the county Jail.
The jail term was suspended upon con-
dition that the fine be paid. Sanchez
must also conform to a code of ethics
laid down by the court.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22

their walk quickened 10 n run. 1t
was shortly after this that they dis
covered the charred bodies of Patter-
son and his wife, both disfigured be-
yond recognition.
The body of Mrs. Patterson lay in
the bed in the same position in when
she had met her death. The charred
remains Of Patterson lay on the floor
as though he had been aroused by the
cracking Of the flames and the stran-
Cling smoke, and struggled to his feet,
only to suecumb to the suffocatng
fumes.
Although the house occupied by the
Japanesa Is half mile distant from
the Patt ,son home. and the view be-
tween two houses is unobstructed,
the japanese We're ignorant of the
tragedy fire last night. They as
serted they had heard no unusual
sounds during the night
Undersheriff II. VI. Anderson, after
an investigation of the bodies this
morning, discredited the theory thas
Patterson and his wife had been slain
in their beds and the house fired to
destroy evidence of the crime. He
was unable to find any marks of vio-
lence upon either of the bodies.
The Pattersons came to Imperial
nearly year ago and Patterson for
time was employed by a contracting
concern in that city. Later they
moved to the ranch, where they had
lived for the past months r7-f
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Declaration of War
In Hands of King

are yet secret, but it is believed to be
a war declaration, urging the people
to perform their duties and make sac
rifices for the nation.
Civilians are fleeing from the path
of the opposing armies.
Roumania is mobilizinP and it is
believed she will join Italy.
Paris, May 22.-France is awaiting
Italy's opening gun. Crowds thronged
the bulletins today and attaches Of
the Italian embassy were cheered.
Premier Salandra is the idol of the
hour. "Long live Italy" and Long,
long live Salandra!" are popular cries.
Berlin, May 22.-The Kaiser,
speaking at Won Mackenzen's Galcian
headquarters, said he had abandoned
hope of continued Italian neutrality.
The Kaiser and crown prince are
planning to return Italian decorations
and honorary uniforms.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
III. s. STUDENTS
GRADUATE SOON

Class night, at the Holt Opera
House next Thursday evening, will
mark the beginning of the farewell
rituals Of the 1915 graduating class
OF - from the Central Union High
School. The dramatic talent of the
class at that time will present "rhe
Kingdom OF Hearts Content"
Sunday, May 30, Rev. Reed will de-
liver the baccalaureate sermon to the
graduating class at the Christian
church.
Thursday, June 3, commencement
exercises will be observed at the high
school and the following evening mem-
bers of the graduating class will be
the guests of the Juniors of the High
School at farewell banquet and bail
at the Barbara Worth hotel The list
of graduates follows: Ira ID. Aten.
Fred Berry, Laban Brewer, Kenneth
Davis, Merrill Warne, Thomas X. Will
son, Herschel Williams, Phillip Grif-
fin, James Starritt, Egbert Swanson,
Leslie Titon, Lawrence Richards. John
II. Pyle, Richard Perry.
Mary Brumbly, Ruth Earhart, Rena
Elliot, Hazel English, Amy Greer.
Margaret Hall, Ruth Harcleroad, Lee
ona Henderson, Markell Wachtel, Ma
bell Hoffman. Helen Johnson. Eva
Lien, Florence Paine, Kathleen Per
kiss, Ivy Rumsey.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Two Negroes Die In Bed
AS Flames Sweep Home

Two negroes were burned to death
between dark last night and this
morning as they slumbered in their
bed at their ranch home, one mile
northeast of Imperial. The dead are
Mr.. and Mrs. Stoke Patterson.
Patterson and his wife, on retiring
last night, lapsed into a sleep from
which they never regained consciou j.
ness. The flames, it is believed, orig
mated in an incubator which stood in
u room adjoining the one which was
occupied by Patterson and his wife.
The smoke apparently spread rapid
ly through the frail structure, strang-
ling the sleeping occupants into q
stupor which rendered them ire5baule
of flight.
A jamaican negro, employed by
japanese ranchers Il half-mile distant.
related this morning the discovery Of
the charred bodies.
At this morning he left the house
occupied by the Japs in quest of the
string Of cows which grazed in a pas
ture near the house occupied by Pat
terson and his wife. On nearing the
spot where the house stood. he was
astonished to find that it was not Wis
ible.
Apprehensive, he returned and, ac-
companied by one of the Japanese, in
vestigated the strange disappearance.
On nearing the house they discerned
the charred evidences of the fire and
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Italian Women Ready.

Los Angeles, May 22.-Mme. Maria
Montessorri, noted Italian educator,
said today that the Italian women
are ready for war. They are not en-.
thusiastic for war, but feel that it is
Il never can feel that anything JUS
titles war. War is just dueine on a
large scale, and dueling is out Of
date
She said the Italian women will be
called, just as the Italian soldiers are
called. For months the women have
been training to replace the men and
take mems jobs. They are organized.
drilled and prepared for eventuali-
ties. In the earthquake district teach
ers are ready to care for the chill
dren whose fathers go to war and
whose mothers go to work.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22

ROME, MAY 22.-lTALY TOOK A
DECISIVE STEP WARWARD To-
DAY, PUBLISHING MOBILIZATION
ORDERS. THE OPENING OF HOS
TILITIES IS ONLY A MATTER OF
A FEW HOURS. THE NEWSPA-
PER MESSAGERO DECLARED THE
DECLARATION OF WAR WAS
DRAFTED DURING THE MINIS
TERS' COUNCIL TODAY.
BY THE ORDER OF MOBILIZA-
TION ITALY OPENS THE WAY
FOR AUSTRIA TO START HOSTIL-
tiles BY DEMANDING AN EX-
PLANTATION AND, GETTING
NONE, BY ACTING.
Rome, May 22.-The king has pre-
pared a document addressed to the
Italian people, the contents of which
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Rockefeller Grilled.

Washington, May Recalled to
the stand in the industrial relation,
inquiry, John d. Rockefeller, Jr., was
oaizzed concerning The deportation OF
Mother Jones from Colorado. He
said:
She had been on the grounds for
weeks and understand the governor
ordered her to leave the state"
Walsh asked: care you aware that
the deportation was in violation Of the
constitution"
Rockefeller said he did not know.
He said he did not know Mother
Jones rights were violated.
Asked if he would discharge the
officials responsible, he said:
q do not intend to commit myself
to any specific action"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22

while there will also be numerous au-
tomotile parties to 90 over the sand
bills planks.
Colonel Ed Fletcher, chief of the
good road boosters, and Lieutenant
Governor John NJ. Esheman came over
from San Diego yesterday, bound for
Yuma, by automobile. They remained
here last night and will be here until
l o'clock today.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
DOkEYS IN JULY
1 PARADE ONLY

The Dokeys will not participate in
the July program to the elaborate
extent which was first planned, it
was decided last night at meeting.
Members of the lodge will confer with
a committee of firemen tomorrow
to deliver their decision.
Plan we're discussed last night for
a wid Scst show, to be held at the
fair grounds as part of the July 4
celebration. and after extended dis
eussion the measure was voted down.
Members of the Dokeys, however, will
participate in the parade which will
be held July 4.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
New Granddaughter.

Washington, May 22.-Enroute to
the links, President Wilson stopped
to have another look at his new grand
daughter, born last night to Secretary
and Mrs. McAdoo. He confded to his
golfing companions that "the child has
fine pair of lungs"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Valley People Are
To Attend Celebration

Many residents Of the valley will
attend the celebration Of the opening
of the bridge over the Colorado river
at Yuma tomorrow
A special train will leave Calexico
at $40 for the celebration, remaining
there for the day and leaving Yuma
for the return trip at D. m. 1t is
believed this will be we'll patronized,
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
FOUNTAIN DAY
DRAWS BIG CROWD
AT DUNAWAY'S

Crowds all day have filled Duna-
ways store in observance of "Foun-
tain Day" the annual benefit for the
Women's Ten Thousand Club. Pret-
ty maids and matrons, members of
the club, are in charge of the event.
The store has been decorated for
the occasion with quantities of fern
and carnations. AS an added qttrac-
ton the Tulane orchestra has been
secured and will play throughout the
Lunch, served by the club, was well
attended, and at a late hour this aft
ernoon the store is still crowded.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22

Rome, May 22.-King Victor En-
anuel has attached the great seal to
the bill giving the ministry plenary
powers in the war situation.
Vienna, May 22.-Austl'ia has for
mally repuied to the Italian Green
Book charges, justifying discontinue
ance of negotiations with Austria,
Franz Josef refused to accept the re-
sponsibilty of disruption of the Triple
Alliance, the foreign office statement
asserts.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
OFFICERS CAPTURE
QUARRY AFTER RUN

Spurred on by the fear Of capture
and stimulated to still greater speed
by bullets from the guns Of the off
GERS, which kicked up spurts of dust
in the immediate vicinity of his flee
ing person, J. +. Barr, known through
out county police circles, last night
led a spectacular procession of
which terminated in his capture after
officers had pursued him for almost
mile He was overhauled in the Vi
cinity of the Southern Pacific tracks,
placed under arrest and is held at the
city Jail on a bootlegging charge.
1t happened this way: For some
time City Marshal McFadden has cast
the cold eye of suspicion upon the Barr
home-36912 Orange street-as being
the disseminating point of sundry
liquors of both spirituous and vinous
qualities. So last night tDeputy Sher-
iff Cummings and Marshal McFadden
conceived the idea of placing the house
under surveillance, and stationed
themselves in protective shadows,
where they were afforded an unob-
structed view of the house. Present
ly footsteps sounded in the near vi
cinity and the patience of the sleuths
was awarded by the sight of man
who, with confidence in every gesture,
ambled up to the Barr home. raped
loudly and awaited the appearance of
Barr, who had retired for the night
No lights appeared, but the door
opened noiselessly, the man walked in
and to the straining ears of the Of
ficers was waited the sounds of SUBJ
dued conversation. Then there was
the clink of money and the man ap-
peared in the doorway with a bulky
package in his arms.
Came then the officers at this iunc
ture, placed him under arrest. and
walked into the house, where they
were confronted by Barr, robed in
scanty attire. He was ordered to don
the remainder of his clothes and while
he was engaged the officers, in quest
OF more evidence, searched the house.
And while they were engaged, Barr,
now fully clothed, took advantage of
the opportunity and fled out the front
door.
The commotion caused by the hur-
rled exit acquainted the officers that
their quarry had escaped and thev
dashed out the front door in pursuit.
McFadden for time led the chase
after the fleeing figure, while Cum
mings, hampered by the bundle, which
3 quarts of beer and a quart
of whisky, brought up the rear.
Through back yards, up the dark
ened streets and under cotheslines
which threatened peril to the speed
ing trio, the chase led, with the Off
GERS gaining little on the lead which
Barr had gained. Then Cummings es-
sayed dash of speed, overlook Me-
Fadden and transferred the bulky
bundle into his arms.
Then in another burst of speed he
drew nearer to the leading Barr and
the following colloquy ensued:
Barr, if you don't stop, I'm going
to shoot youl" gasped the deputy sher-
if.
SIS that you, Cummings ?" came the
Wheeling reply.
The answer came in the affirmative,
and Barr's headlong dash slowed to a
lun and then to a walk.
Barr is known throughout the North
End, where he was arrested recently
on bootlegging charge, and is the
quondam owner of the Franklin hotel,
which was raided some months ago by
City Marshal McFadden.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
X. OF p. BAND GIVES
CONCERT TOMORROW

The X. of P. Band will give a con-
cert tomorrow afternoon at the The
atre Tulane This is the third con-
cert the band has given since its ap-
pearance some weeks ago.
Following is the program:
March, First Regiment" -. .Alkisson
Selection from "The Time. tho
Place and the Girl" .. Howard
Mexican Melody" (by requesU
WALT di Concert" (To the Queen)
Observation-Disclosures. BucaS,,ai
OVerture,e"The Colder Steptre".
-. ..@.e.fag...s.'.,....!...':'. 'schepegrell
Photo play,
Intermission. + - ~
March, f'Whpderful Dengoza"..
....,...,...... GfecnbUrS
Selection from 'Woodland" (by
request ............... Luiers
"Humoreska' .............., DYo"ak
American Fantasia" Gems Of
Stephen Foster, Op. 295. .Tohani
"Star- Spangled Banner"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
CAN YOU AFFORD

to be without a daily news
paper for a dollar a year?
This Great Dollar Daily is
sent for a year for a dollar
in Imperial county, 81 else
where. By carrier in Ell Cen
tro, by mail to other points.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22

New Delivery Proiect-Sam w.
Dunaway has rugged up new deliv-
cry auto, with enclosure of sheet alu-
minum, the work of DR.. Rogers, who
will drive the machine over the val
ley. The auto makes a striking and
neat appearance on the road and Mr..
Dunaway says the machine is de-
signed to meet the requirements of
country trade. Any farmer ordering
goods by phone can have them deliv-
cred Immediately by auto.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22

Contest Drawing to Close-The con-
test between the Ell Centre and Red
lands Sunday schools will close in 2
weeks The home school is 80 points
ahead after II weeks of the cam
paign. Last Sunday Redlands won
with a score of 80 to 20, although the
FL Centre school had fine record,
with 297 in attendance and $11.5O col
lection. Tomorrow picture will be
taken of the large primary depart
ment and the cradle roll, and a big
attendance is expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
AT the Dardanelles.

Athens, May 22.-Violent fighting is
reported at the Dardanelles. The Al
lied fleets and land forces have re.
sumed assaults on the Turks strong
holds and British warships have bonn
Earded for 36 hours the Turkish con-
centration camp at Kara Buron. The
French also met the Turks in Il fierce
battle on the western coast of the
Gallipol peninsula. The result is
unknown.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Raising the Fl.

Washington, May 22.-The subma-
rine IA has been raised $50 feet from
the floor of Honolulu harbor. The yes
sci is being slowly towed shoreward
and probably will be brought to the
surface in 4 days.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Scalded TO Death.

Los Angeles, May 22.--Pursuing
kitten, Nora Roberts, aged ., fell into
a tub of boiling water and was IA
tally scalded today.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
French Take nill.

Paris, May 22.-By daring bayo-
net charge the French have gained the
slope of Notre Dame De Lorette, and
now are in complete possession of
white Way" ridge They also gained
100 yards at Ablan, Saint Nazarre.
Many Germans were stabbed and many
surrendered.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
BARBARA WORTH
HOTEL ARRIVALS

S. Maclntyre, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Wa
terlund, NJ. +. Faust, all of Los An
geles. B. NJ. Todd, S. w. Thrasher.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Russia Stays Rush of
The TeutOn Armies

Petrograd, May 22.-ln Galieia
the Russians have counteracted and
forced Won Mackenzens left wing to
retreat to the left bank of the San
river, 30 miles north of Przemysl
Austrians reinforcements have
checked the Russian offensive in Bu.
koWina
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Another Bat le \ear,

Laredo, Tex, May 22.--A thousand
Carranzistas under General Jose San
tos entered Monterey juss after the
Villistas evacuated the city. The lat
ter hurried on toward Nuevo Laredo.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
ROOSEVELT WINS
IN LIBEL SUIT

Syracuse, May 22.-The jury today
returned a verdict in favor of Roose-
Welt and denying Barnes $4,000 libel
damages. Attorney Wolfe, represent
ing Barnes, objected on the ground
of yesterdays Irregularities, but JUS
tice Andrews overruled him. The jury
deliberated 42 hours.
Roosevelt was exultant and ad-
dressed the jurors, expressing his
gratitude. He posed for the cameras
and the crowds cheered the verdict.
The spectators swarmed around
Roosevelt, seeking handshakes. He
brushed them aside and rushed to
shake the hand of Juror Burns, who
was responsible for the long dead
lock, but finally voted for Roosevelt.
He followed the jurors into a small
room and said:
81 appreciate the obligation you,
representing every shade Of political
belief, have placed me under, but there
is only one return can make That is
to assure you that all my life | will
act in public and private affairs in
way "ihich will give none ~ you rea-
son to regret your verdict. will be-
have as a decent, American citizen,
feeling it my treble duty under the
situation you have imposed"
1t is learned that Il ballots were
taken.
Barnes was not in court when the
verdict was read. He had left SYRIA
cuse, Roosevelt departed at / this
afternoon. Attorney Bowers, Roose-
welt counsel, said:
at was a victory for good govern
ment-the most important case since
the Civil war. The issue put to the
jury was whether machine or popular
government shall prevail. The latter
prevailed"
New York, May 22.-Through At
torney Ivins, Barnes made a state
ment, saying:
There is nothing can say except
that / knew the bossism charges to
be false. Temporarily the putlic may
believe me guilty. However, knowl-
edge Of the complete rectitude o. my
conduct must content me-"
WINS said an appeal woull be wig
orously prosecuted. The verdict was
entirely unexpected"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Allies Using Gas.

Berlin, May 22.-The war office
charges that the Allies are using poi
son gas in mines at Lille, Arras and
Argonne.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Switzerland to Protest.

Washington, May 22-Switzerland
is expected to send Germany a note
today or tomorrow, protesting against
the death of Swiss on the Lusitania
Holland will follow soon. Within a
week Germany will be confronted
with solid neutral alignment, claim
ing that the torpedoing of passenger
liners is unwarranted and contrary
to international law.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Work of German Spy.

Tacoma, May 22.-An attempt was
made today to destroy Russian auto
mobiles. A shipment of machines is
stored in the Northern Pacific dock,
awaiting shipment to Vladivostok. 1t
is supposed that German sympathiz-
en- fired oiled waiste under the cars.
One machine was destroyed when the
fire was eXtinguished.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
For New Cabinet.

London, May 22.-Premier Asquith
today conferred with Liberal, Conser-
vative and Labor leaders, then went
to the palace and submitted to King
George a list of tentative selections for
a new coalition cabinet.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-22
Russians After Coal.

Petrograd, May 22.-Russian ma
rines, under protection of warships,
have landed at Fragile, Asia Minor
and defeated a small Turkish garri-
son. Naval guns smashed the coal
docks. 1t is believed the Russians plan
to seize extensive coal mines nearby.
American CargOes.
Washington, May 22.-Unofficial
negotiations regarding the release Of
American cargoes held in British ports
have been broken off, and the action
now rests with the state department,
according to formal department an
nouncement.