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Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20
Byrd Trial Set
For January II

The second trial of Edgar Byrd was
Superior Judge cole. in the recent
trial Of Byrd, the admitted asaailant
of former Deputy city Marshal ". D.
Acrey Of Holtville a year ago the jury
failed to reach an agreement
superior Judge Cole overruled the
motion OF Byrds attorney, j. +. Sey-
mour. to reduce the bail, which was
set by the justice of the peace 1t So
O00.
Attorney Seymour pointed oui that
Byrd's family was in straitened circum-
stances; that Byrd had been offered
employment and could go to work as
soon as his release became effective
and. lastly. that substantial sureties
to the bond would be secured.
Deputy District Attorney Simon re-
sisted the effort to lower tho bail.
81 am frank to say that a man who
has to be brought back On requisition
is in no position to ask for the lower
ing of his bond he stated. - char
acterized the verdict of the jury as a
miscarriage of Justice"
The actual setting of the bond is in
abeyance. Superior Judge Cole, IN
commenting on the bail. stated that
he did not think $4,000 was excessive.
in view of the circumstances.
Superior Judge Cole later set Byrds
bail at $4,000.
gu may quote me as saving that
Edgar Byrd will furnish that amount"
Attorney Seymour declared to Press
representative later.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20
BY Victor l.. Berger.

3
(First Socialist to be given seat i'm
the United states Congress)
At this juucture in the war it seems
almost certain that neither Germany
nor England will cmauate as an over
whelming victor. II takes no prophet
to see now that, while Germany Will
remain victorious on land, England
cannot be completely crushed, on ac-
count of her peculiar insular situa-
ton.
Therefore, the question is being
asked everywhere: What is to happen
after the war;
II is clear on the face Of il that an
indemnify to cover the expenses Of
the war cannot possibly be paid by
any nation. Even without any addi-
tional burden, the hardship and mis-
cry that must result will be such as
to make occasional violent uprising
probable in most of these countries.
Moreover, the Socialists i'm most Of
the warning countries promise 10 re
pudiate the war debts
Germany may be in the best posi-
ti"u, becoue,. it ra2e is war 5ans
from its own people. Furthermore. the
Germans are united for the defense
of their country As no one dreamed it
was possible to unite them. But it
will depend largely on what the Ger
man government is going to do after
wards whether they will remain unit
ed.
OF course, il will be impossible for
the German government to undo many
of the socialistie measures for the pro-
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20
The Process By Which Community Grows
HERE
TODAY, TOMORROW

The BraWley Pirates and The Bar
risters are playing this afternoon ou
the local diamond. a fair crowd is in
attendance. number of North End
game.
ClleNico and the Barristers Will mis-
here tomorrow and il is expcoted
there viii be a .arge crowd iu at
tendance. a number Of North End fans
having come down 10 wirness the
game.
CaieXico and the Harristers will mis-
her tomorrow and il is expected there
will be large crowd i'm attendance.
The game will be called promptly al
2:15
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20
CALEXICO BOY
GRANTED PROBATION

sylvester Delso of CaleXico, who
pleaded guilty to a burglary at the
home Of j. G. Scott. was admitted to
probation for > years on the recon-
mcndution of Probation officer a. w.
swanson this morning
Delso for the next > years must con
form with the following code of ethics
laid down by Superior Judge cole. He
must s4fEW
Pay a fine of SIG.
Deposit SO with Probation Officer
Swanson each month to instill the trait
of thrift.
Not drink during the probation pc
riod.
Not gamble during his probation pc
riod.
Not cross the line into MeXicali for
. years.
According to Delso's story TO Proba-
ton Officer Swanson, the theft of a
gun from the Scott home was commit
ted by a companion, the stolen weap-
on being sold by Delso.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20
Demand For Durango Due
To Change In Style

That the increasing demand at the
present time for Durango long staple
cotton is due to Il change in the style
of women's dress, the ravages of the
boil weevl in the Mississippi delta,
the pink boil worm in Egypt, and the
European war, were the reasons
ascrihed this morning by j. G.. Martin
of the Department of Agriculture, who
is spending the winter in the valley
to assist the cotton associations in the
marketing of cotton. An authority on
long staple cotton, Mr.. Martin is more
than familiar with marketing condi-
tons.
The change in the styles of WON %
ems dress is largely instrumental in
bringing about the change" he said.
"A couple of years ago silk in WON
ems apparel was all the fad; the un-
derskirt went practically out of style.
and pure silk, for the most part, was
used in the manufacture Of women's
garments The tight skirt also had a
lot to do with the cessation of the
demand for long staple cotton
Now flowing skirts have become the
style and mercerized goods are re-
placing silk" he continued.
pure silk in garments never proved
very satisfactory for the reason that
the goods split after being used a
short time. Then the mercerized goods,
which has all the appearance of pure
silk, but. the wearing qualities of cot
ton, came into favor, and that is one
of the reasons why long staple cotton
has come into demand.
ITO spin a fine thread, long fibre
cotton is necessary The Durango cot
ton is used for this purpose. and the
threads are woven into a warp, form
ing the base. producing a silk result.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20
Ambassador Pages Report
Is Against Austrians

Naples, NOV. 90 The official report
Of the investisatioL into the sinking
Of The Italian steamship Ancona by
a submarine off the Tunisian coast, it
WAS announced was sent TO Thomas
Nelson Page. the United states ambas-
sador at Rome, last night.
The investigation reached the con
clusion that the submarine fired
shell against the wareless apparatus
on the Ancona without any warning
The captain brought the vessel inn
mediately to a halt
The submarine. having hoisted the
Austrian flag, the investigators found.
the Ancona was about to hoist the
Italian ensign, but the flag reached
only halfway up the mast when the
submarine launched torpedo which
struck the steamer amidships.
The captain of the Ancona, the Of
ficial account says, ordered the life
boats lowered, but while this was
being done the submarine continued
firing against the steamers boats.
Some of the boats were pierced by
shots, obliging the survivors 10 use
their clothing to stop up the holes In
the meanwhile, it is alleged, those on
board the submarine jeered the vic
Tins.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20

several years ago silk stockings
sold for So or 50 a pair. Now they
can be bought for 81 a pair through
the use of mercerized goods. That is
also true of socks as the long staple
cotton is used in the warp.
There ha, been moro or less trou-
Bile in the Mississippi delta this year
with the boil weevl and that
has been another factor in increas-
ing the demand for long staple cotton.
1t would be pretty difficult To csti
mate just how much damage was done
in that district.
Usually the boil weevil is con
fined to that part of the country BE-
low the moss line-that is, the linz
where the climatic conditions are such
that moss will NOT grow on the trees
But this year they ovcrstepped the
usual boundaries and inflicted enough
damage to have a bearing on the price
of the long staple variety.
"The pink boil worm also did some
damage in Egypt and then, too, an
acreage which is usually devoted IL
long staple cotton was plowed up and
planted to grain on account Of the war
Ihe present acreage OF DufanBe
cotton in the valley is 5000 acres. bui
believe there is going to be an in
crease in that figure for next year
Durango is the proper thing for this
valley and should be cared for Well
for the reason that the product which
commands Il good market price and
premiums must be good
Cotton is moving well now. We
have been watching a break in the
market for the last weeks. but 1t is
hard to say whether it is temporary
break or not. It is impossible to pre-
diet cotton market future"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20
E. E. Bennett Is Out
AS Recall Candidate

have had twelve years experience
in the county and have done my part
in helping to build our present insti-
tutions.
MY work as supervisor is matter
of record and if l am chosen as diree-
tor I shall give to the work my best
thought and ability. In a signed ar
ticle later I will probably give to the
people my reasons for entering the
race. Very respectfully younrs,
e. Il. BENNETT.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20

e. f. Bennett tonight announces him
self as candidate against Walter o..
district, making the fifth candidate.
His statement is as follows:
Announcements
In announcing my name as candi-
date for the office Of Irrigation Dis
trict director at the coming election
December 7. I do not feel that l need
any Introduction to the people.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20
u. S. OFFICERS SEIZE
ALIEN SUSPECT

immigration Officers at CaleXico yes
terday seized an East Indian named
Boota on suspicion that he is an alien.
He was brought TO the county Jail
whore he is held pending further in
vestigations by the federal officers.
Constable Robinson of Imperial was
in El Centre today on business
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20
JURY FINDS FREEMAN
GUILTY CHECK CHARGE

A iury4n Superior Judge Coles court
last night found H. l.. Freeman Of
Brawley guilty of issuing bad check.
According to Deputy District Attorney
simon, who conducted the prosecution,
Freeman forged a check years ago,
but the crime was outlawed before il
was brought to the notice of officials.
Some months ago Freeman, he said,
was acquitted by a jury in the jus
tees court of charge of the theft
of Il check.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20

OFF for Confcrcncc-Th directors of
the irrigation district, Attorney COnk-
ling, Engineer lockwood and Secre-
tary Berry will leave for Los Ange-
les tonight and tomorrow will start
for San Francisco to attend the CON
ference with Southern Pacific and
New Liverpool salt Works represen-
tatives. which is expected to result in
an agreement to a new contract for
purchase of the irrigation system, on
plans outlined by Lieutenant Cover
nor Eshleman, and which will be sub
stituted for the Conkling contract.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20
COUNTY FAIR" is
ATTRACTIVE EVENT

At the Methodist church last evening
a county fair" was given under the
Joint auspices of the Ladies' Aid and
the Epworth League. The building
was filled with a jolly crowd and the
several booths were literally patron
fya1
Imperial Valley press., 1915-11-20
Fodny'S Cotton Market.

Us, II-Io. NdItA' IOWt.
zeal quotation about 10 rs.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
THE sANAroRluM NOTES.

The oficers Of the Lincoln Douglass
Sanatorium Association held special
meeting in which an important con-
ference with a committee of the Ma
sons was had. This committee con-
sisted Of four well-known and promi-
nent men of affairs among our peo-
pie. Their questions were directed
along the line to ascertain the busf-
ness basis of the sanatorium, and at
the close the chairman OF the COM
mite expressed himself as satisfied
In all the main features. We hope
soon to be able to publish the results
of this conference in which four OF
the most conservative colored busi-
ness men we have investigated the
affairs of the association. We com
mend most highly the business-like
way this body of Masons sought and
obtained facts wanted. We are glad
to give them first hand information
instead OF rumors. Let others who
want to help the cause and have seri-
GUS questions In their minds do as the
Masons have done.
Kindly take note all. The treasurer
of the association, Mr.. Jordan s.
White has secured $1,000 bond to In
sure all who contribute OF the faithful
discharge OF his duty. Also arrange
ments have been made through him
for a checking account at the United
States National bank and money can
only be drawn upon the signature OF
the president, secretary and treasur-
er. This places the funds of the asso-
citation upon a standard business ba-
sis and insures all who contribute a
proper use OF the money given this
cause.
The onicers decided at their meet
ing to hold q special call meeting of
the members OF the association on
Tuesday night, March 30th. for the
purpose OF thoroughly organizing the
forces to prosecute the work. The
meeting is not a public meeting but
for members and will be held at
Scotts M. X. church at $3.50 sharp on
the date named above. All members
take note ana arrange to be present.
Some important and encouraging an
nouncements will be ofcially made
and none can afford to miss the meet
ing.
DR.. J. H. p. Westbrook, the newly
elected corresponding secretary. il
extending the work throughout the
state through appropriate letters and
correspondence and will no doubt
make some important announcements.
Among other things at this call
meeting . special committee will be
appointed ON revision Of the constitu
tion come up for adoption at our an
nual meeting the hrst Monday in
June. Pay your dues 20 ~ to BE- able
to discuss and vote At that June meet
ing.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13

vinced Dr.. Washington and those
around the school that he understood
the business.
Merit wins in Tuskegee. go when
there was a vacancy at the head of
cided that he had the right man there
So six years ago Mr.. Bridgeforth was
placed at the head and has been CON
ducting the work Of the department
ever since. Like other heads of de.
partments, he has tried to make i'm
provements and has been indeed sue
cessful. In the department now are to
be found eighteen instructors, with a
complete outfit for teaching from 800
to 500 students both theoretical and
practical agriculture. 1t should be of
interest 10 know that there are $50
students studying agriculture.
This young man has not alone been
devoting his time to the students, but
he has been Of help to the farmers by
conducting what Is known as farmers
short courses and movable schools for
Macon county rs well as other coun-
ties in the state. He has contributed
toward the Improvement Of the village
around Tuskegee. and through his ef-
forts two land companies have been
organized-the Southern Small Land
company and the Tuskegee Farm and
Improvement company. He is presi-
dent OF the former and vice president
of the latter.
1t is Of interest to know that this
department does $4,000 worth of
business every year. With the
new agricultural building and the vet
erinary hospital. recently donated,
there is a new canning factory, cold
storage. barns put in the agricultural
campus. a 1000 acre farm. a truck
garden Of forty acres. an orchard of
100 acres and live stock consisting OF
600 hogs. i25 horses and mules and $50
cattle.
The latest addition to the depart
ment is postgraduate course. The
young men from this course are max
Ing good and at the same time de-
manding good salaries. The demands
are much larger than the supply.
In speaking OF his work Mr.. Bridge
forth says: 81 am one OF the humble
workers at Tuskegee institute. hold
ing up the hands Of the principal and
working with him for the advance
ment Of our people, DIR. Washington
is u strong and great help In every
particular In trying to develop this de-
partment. Our students combine the
ory and practice In helping the pub
hc."
Sueees. sf haississippi Wemsn's Clubs.
After twelve years' persistent work
the Federation of ColOred Womens
Clubs Of Missouri has secured "a state
legislature Recommendation OF nearly
&75.OOO for the completion and mainte-
nance a . state industrial home Tor
wayward coaoced girls. Mrs. Ida A.
Walker = pessident & the stats fed.
eRntfOn,
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
To Be or Not To Be.
Continued from page /.

Continued from pageI.
again, our confidence and h.
care and keeping of our civil
and political lights. If the
colored people OF Denver will
unite in one organization. re-
gardless of party. and labor
for the betterment of our in l.
terests and improvement of
our rights, we could soon
check the growth of unfair
treatment toward the Race.
UNITED INFLUENCE SOUGHT.
Once our united influence is mani
tested and we'll directed in govern
mental affairs, those in power will
grant to US consideration, recognition
and our share of representation in
the affairs of the city. But as we
now are, we are divided and scat
tered, and count for but little.
Let us organize-not to take re
venge for the past wrongs, proscrip-
ton and denial which has been
heaped upon us, but to prevent, as
far as possible, repetition Of pro
scription and denial and unfair treat
ment. We should emulate the ex
ample of other people in this city,
who are as one when matters which
pertain to their best interests are at
stake.
Meeting 10 Called.
For the purpose of such an organi-
zation, the Jefferson League (colored
Democratic organization), the Col
ored Progressive organization, the
Building Laborers' union, the colored
ministers and the Peoples Sunday AL
lance are each invited to send their
officers or representatives to meet
with the Colored Republican club Of
Denver, Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock. at $3.50 Welton street, at
which time and place we shall en-
deavor to lay aside our party desig-
nation--for the time being-lay aside
our jealousy and personal differences
we hope forever-and form an or
ganization to make united effort in
the approaching campaign to elect the
best men to office who will have con-
troll OF municipal affairs. and who will
accord fair treatment to the colored
citizens.
w. B. TOWNSEND.
President. Colored Republican Club
OF Denver.
ALICE D. WEBB.
Secretary.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
SUMMONS IN DIVORCE.
No, 1892,

NO. 1892.
IN THE COUNTY COURT.
State OF Colorado. City and Count.
of Denver. IS.
Ethel Hutchinson. Plaintiff. VS..
Ernest Hutchinson, Defendant
The People of the State Of Colorado
to the Defendant above named
Greeting:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the
County Court of the City and County
of Denver, State of Colorado. and
answer the complaint therein within
thirty days after the service hereof
II you are served within this state, or
within nifty days after the service
hereof II served personally outside the
State OF Colorado. or, II served by
publication, within sixty days from
the date of the last publication, OF
trial will be had the same as though
you were present.
This IL an action brought to obtain
y decree Of divorce on the grounds
of non.support and desertion and such
other and further relief a. may seem
to the Court Just and equitable from
the complaint. copy OF which is
hereunto attached, and the evidence
adduced upon the trial.
Witness. Thomas L. Bonflls, Clerk
Of the County Court, In and for the
slid City and County Of Denver, at
his once In Denver, this gath day OF
February. A. d. 1915, and the seal Of
said Court hereunto anxed.
THOMAS L BONF1LS,
Clerk Of the County Court.
(SEAL) BY X. p, MACE,
Deputy.
/ Date Of frst publication. March IS,
1915.
Date Of last publication. April 10.
GEO @. ROSS.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13

Useful Beck On ousinses Enterprise.
c. 81. Watson OF Charlotte. n. c.. has
published study Of the colored people
of Charlotte city. The book - neatly
done and contains a statistical study
Of Negro business enterprises. together
with a hundred cuts Of residents and
rsniaoncaa.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13


Up Principals Hands.
Tuskegee, Ala.-One of the most im-
portant departments at Tuskegee in
stttute and of which DIR. Booker L.
Washington is proud is the depart
ment OF agriculture. which, like the
other departments. has an expert at
the head, a man with experience, train
ing and ability These qualities are
possessed by Professor George H.
Bridgeforth, whose early life was spent
In Athens, in the northern part of the
state and in Limestone county.
He Is yet young man. His first
graduation was from Trinity school in
1894. then at Talladega college. where
he graduated in 1897. but he felt that
he was not yet prepared for his chosen
line, SO he took course ut the Massa-
chusetts Agricultural college finishing
In 1901.
Having finished his training. the next
thing was to work. He accepted a po-
sition with the late William II. Coun-
cill at Normal, Ala, where he remain
ed one year, after which he accepted
a position with DIR. Booker T. Wash
ington in the agricultural department.
OF course he was not at the head, but
one of the instructors and workers.
This was thirteen years ago. He con-
The Denver star., 1915-03-13

MT. OLIVE Baptist MISSION.
3sth and Blake streets. L ). JoNES'
PASTOR, PHONE CAAMPA 1es.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
ZION Baptist CHURCH
Cor. 24th Ave. and Ogden st.
York 9377
CAMPBELL A. "A. z. CHURCH
Cor. 23rd and Lawrence ets.
Phone Main 1866.
CENTRAL BAPTIST cHURcH
24th st., between California and
stout Sts.
Phone York 8193.
SCOTT NJ. z. CHURCH
26th Ave. and Clarkson ot.
Phone

BETHLEHEM Baptist CHURCH
Cor. a2nd Ave. and Lafayette st.
Phone York 7647.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13

CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CHURCH Of the HOLY REpEEMER
Cor. 22nd Ave. and Humboldt.
Phone York 800.
pEoPLEs' PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH.
Cor. Washington and 23rd Avss.
Phone York 2194.
SHORTER A. N. z. CHURCH
Cor. 23rd et. and Washington Ave.
Phone Main 705S.
ZION Baptist CHURCH
Cor. 24th Ave. and Ogden St.
York 9377
CAMPBELL A. N. z. CHURCH
Cor. z3rd and Lawrence ets.
Phone Main 1866.
CENTRAL Baptist CHURCH
24th st., between California ana
Stout Sts.
Phone York S193.
SCOTT M. z. CHURCH
26th Ave. and clarkson St.
Phone
BETHLEHEM Baptist CHURCH
Cor, 32nd Ave. and Lafayette et.
Phone York 7647.
MT. OLIVE sAPTisT MISSION.
3ath and Blake streets. L. J. JONES,
PASTOR, PHONE cHAMPA 1es.
MISSION WORK AND SUNDAY
SCHOOL At THiRTY-FiRsT
AND BLAKE STREETS.
THIRD sEvENTH-0Ay ADVENTIST
,s,z o..sAes sHHaSa: sLHes. REV. ). W.
oWEN8, PASTOR. PHONE
MAIN 6S4e.
>, Lodge Directory.
"a A. NJ. AND lrs Aux,L,ARIEs.
Titus s. Rector. G. NJ.
27l6 Welton 81
VIM. sprasue. G. Sect.
2434 Gilpin St
Rocky Mt Lodge No. l.
Is. and srd Mondays Of each month
2t.J Welton st.
uI..vn Cnyn nderv. !
End Tuesday OF each month
263O Welton st.
Masonic Consistory. .ust and 3rd
Tuesdays at 30 Goode Bldg)
Queen Of Sheba Court.
End and 4th Friday OF each month.
(Afternoon) z0SV WeNcn o.
Evergreen Chapter No. sc. o. E. g
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
fAfternoon) 2630 Welion St
Lone Star Chapter o. f. g..
LIST and 3rd Thursday OF each
month.
(Aftarnoon) 263O WeIton St
Centennial Lodge No. 4.
2nd and 4th Monday OF each month
1884 Arapahoe St
KNIGHTS OF PvTAlAs AND iTs
AUxiliARlEs.
Grand of'seers.
W. H. Bess. Grand Chancellor.
Colorado Springs. Colo.
Chas. 9. Muse. @. X. Of II. s..
1921 Gaylord.
Aetna Company.
End and 4th Wednesday OF each
month.
1884 Arapahoe St.
Pythias Lodge No. II.
1st and ard Wednesday OF each
month.
1884 Arapahoe St
Damon Lodge No. s.
,st and srd Fridays Of each month
1880 Welton St
Progress Lodge No. IL,