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Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
LOO CARMEN VOTE TO
STRIKE FOR CLOSED SHOP

Oakland, Sept. 18.-Following
meeting. LOO motormen and conduc-
tors on the lines of the San Francisco
Oakland Terminal Railways, voted to
20 en- strike to enforce closed shop
conditions.
The men are again at work, as no
action will be taken until word has
been received from the Amalgamated
Association of Steam and Electric
Railroad Employees of America at De
troit.
Should the strike order be carried
out, adjacent cities and towns and
close to 100000 people would be af
fected.
The carmen work on lines which op-
crate in Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda,
Haywards, San Leandro, Albany and
Richmond
Twenty-Five thousand commuters,
who live on this side of the bay and
are employed in San Francisco, would
be affected on the San Francisco ter
minal lines alone.
According to union officials, the ba
sic cause of the dissatisfaction is due
to the fact that 2 deckhands were dis
charged from the ferry service of the
traction company shortly after they
had Joined the union.
The carmen claim an attempt is be
ing made to break up their organiza-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
StefanssOn Heard From

Ottawa, Can, Sept. 18.-Vilhjalmur
Stefansson, Arctic explorer, is safe.
The naval department today received
a message from him dated August 81.
Stefansson reported that after his
exploration ship, the Karluk, was
crushed in the treacherous ice l8
months ago, he chartered the Polar
Bear
"As unavoidable delays threatened,
thus running the cost of chartering the
Polar Bear up high, | purchased her
and engaged her on terms similar to
the Karluk," he reported. 81 engaged
Hoff, engineer of the schooner Ruby,
to replace Blue of the Alaska En-
gagged five extra helpers from south
ern parts who have ample outfit for a
year, and the Polar Bear has for =
years.
"Oln' plans are to continue the
northern explorations to l45 west. 80
farther north, if northerly course is
secured"
Stefansson reported he was safe at
Baille Island, which is located in the
Arctic region west of Herschill ISL
and at the mouth of the Mackenzie
river. Stefansson, it had been feared,
had perished in the frozen north on
the expedition sent out by the Cana
dian government months ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
DELEGATES ALL
CHOOSE Ell CENTRIC
FOR CONVENTION

County Assessor Wiley NJ. Weaver
returned ast night from san Diego and
san Francisco. having attended the
annual Assessors Convention at the
latter city and succeeded in having FL
Centre chosen rs HE city for the con
vcnlion neXi year.
"EVrryonr had heard of Imperial
Valley, You know, and when ! sue-
resled thai the convention next year
be held here, The rest of the asses
sors fell in with The idea readily" he
said
"The below sea-leyel part Of the val
ley appealed Ia them as novel and when
HE suggestion was voted upon ii car
red unanimously
There We're other aSpirants, as both
stockton and Rrdding We're consider
ing The possibility Of getting The con
yrnlion at either of those cities, MIR.
Weaver said official invitations from
all over HE valley were read at The
convention at The time the motion WAS
made 10 hold the convention here, The
delegates captivating under The com
bincd persuaSiNcness eXerted by Them
and hy the assessor from Imperial
polIuIN.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
Notes From War,

London, Sept II Peuoprad admits
the Russians are falling back in the
direction Of Pinsk.the capture of which
was announced yesterday by the Ger
mans.
Occupation by the invaders of this
town may be expected to facilitate
greatly the progress Of Field Marshal
Won Mackenzen's forces through the
Pripet marshes.
Owing to The prorogation of the
Douna, domestic affairs are occupying
the attention Of the Russians. The ef-
feet of this incident ON the military
situation is feared, rs is Indicated by
The proclamation Of General RuZsky,
Russian commander in the north, cal
ling upon workmen not to slacken
Their efforts to keep the army supplied
with munitions.
Although no official reports have
been received from French or British
sources, severe fighting seems to be
under way again on the Gallipoll
front.
The Turks, according to their re-
ports, have mad several successful
attacks in the region of Anafarta.
Athens and Rome continue to send out
reports that the defensive power OF
the Turks is weakening, but no Of
fetal news has been received IN con
firmation.
DISPATCHES from Greece express
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18

Russ Secret Service Head Was Spy.
London, Sept. l8-A prominent Rus
sian, who is here in connection with
war contracts Tor his government, re
yealed today the astounding fact that
the man at the head Of the Russian
special Investigation service, entrusted
with the work Of discovering German
spies in Russia, was himself a Ger
man spy.
This man had been known to the
Russian court for years, and only
proc, Of the most indlsputable nature
led to his exposure
Then prompt action was taken. He
was tried 10y courtnartial and convict
ed Df having BETRAYED the weak points
of the Russian War preparations to
the very Germans he was expected
to arrest. His execution followed i'm
medlaJely. - VI
The story created a great scandal
and further revelations are expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
THIEF SUSPECT
is ARRESTED

After a chase in a hiel power auto
mobile that led them Ia Mountain
Springs. Deputy Sheriff Jack Graham
returned lasl night. bringing with him
W +. lIamm, is. Of san Diego, wha
is charged with the theft of a 6-cylin-
der SIudebaker automobile from Mick
ey George of Imperial.
The officer ovcrtook the Sludcbaler
al the foot of the mountains. where 4
rear axle had been broken, only to find
that llamm had abandoned lhe machine
ana started toward Mountain Springs
afooi To Obtain new axle Ia replace
The broken one.
IIamm told the officer thai George
had allowed him IL take The machine
to san Diego to obtain loan from his
father 10 cover the remaining pay
menlS on The ear.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18


san Francisco, Sept i8.--"Red
-roas nurses aud humane treatment
Of soldiers only prolong war This
may seem brutal. ON the face of It,
but one must realize thai an increase
in horrors h1slrns the end of war. In
the long run. therefore. lis the most
humane Thing to have no relief funds
or nurses That's why left the Red
urOss."
Such was the quite unusual yieW-
point expressed hy Miss Constance
DrcXel. wealthy young peace worker
Of Paris, and suffragist who attended
the Woman's Peace Conference al The
Hague. and is here to attend the con
venlion Of The Congressional Union for
Woman suffrage.
"War brides. about whom soy much
has been written, are somewhat of a
fiction she continued. Few girls
were forced into unWclcomc marriages
Marriages. that had been contemplated
were merely rushed. The woman ma
ure wanted a It'll" touch of affection
before the sweetheart died on the bat
tlefield. that was all That women will
cease To bear children as means of
halling war is equally fiction
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
POLITICAL AFFAIRS
QUIET ON GULF

ponlieal Vaccinations. alleged Ia BE-
afool here to eain possession Of Lower
California. are lil'lo heard Of at En-
senlda, according Ia a ranchcr and
well known resident of The gulf town
who Was in FL Genlro to-day.
II am WILLING IL give whatever in
formation is wanted, but since ! live
there il might mol he polite to men
ton any names ~ said
"There is no talk there Of any pur-
ported revolution to overthrow The
present administration, for, as a mai
Ter of fact, Colonel Cantu i, we'll
liked.
81 suppose there are persons there
who are unfriendly To him, but amone
the American ranchers and practical
~ The entire Mexican population he Is
esteemed and We'll spoken Of
"The taxes at Ensenada are much
less in comparison with those at Mex
icali and the town, morally, has a
much better tone than possibly any
other town in Lower California.
"There is only one saloon in all
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
RAY MAY BE SENT
TO STATE SCHOOL

Whether Robert T. Ray, youthful
fugitive from the George Junior Re
public, at Chino, is again sent back to
the school or whether he will be sent
to one of the state institutions, will
be determined within the netX few
days by Superior Judge Cole. Ray
was committed once, but stayed at
the George Junior Republic just 2
weeks and then escaped and returned
home.
He has avowed his intention of de-
serting the school if he is again com
mitted there, and it is very probable
that he will be sent either to the
Preston school, at lone, or the Whit
tier State School, where he will be
compelled to remain.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
Politics Now the Basis
On Eastern Battle Line

London, Sept. 18.-Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg's army now is well
astride the Dvinsk Wilma railway. his
advance guard having reached and
occupied the town Of Vidzv. which is
a good 20 miles east of the line. This
wedge which the German commander
has driven into Russia's defense Sc
riously endangers both DVinsk and
Wilma. The latter town, which the
Russians once before evacuated, mas
been left to an armv which would
attempt only to delay tho German ad-
vance.
All government institutions and
most of the factories already have
been removed and the civil population
left long ago. Probably a more de-
termined effort will be made to hold
Dvlnsk, which, situated as it is on the
broad and fast-floWihY river, can Of
fer a stronger resistance.
Along the rest of the eastern front
there has been little change in the sit
uatlon. The German center has made
further slight advance and must be
nearing the railway east of Pinsk, pos
session of which would separate the
northern and southern wings of the
Russian armies operating ON either
side of the Pripet marshes.
The great effort to hold the pres
ent line in Galica doubtless is die
tated by Near Eastern politics, which
grow more complicated as the davs
pass. Rumania alone appears to be
definitely on the side of the Quad
ruple Entente. Greece apparently has
decided to maintain her neutrality for
the time being at any rate.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18

Miss Pankhurst was undoubtedly
right when She said polygamy will be
praciiced after the war.
"Bul polNgamy, or war brides. are
not the real tragedy. The tragedy is
IN robbng The homes Of husbands,
fathers and sWeethearts.
II came back 10 America hoping to
and in peace work, only to find that
lhis country has been seized with a
mlllaristic spirit. too. II was terribly
discouraging Women here have much
work to do along peace lines and
should better organize To do it.
~ found in New York that many a
neWspaE"" and magazine was advo-
eating increased armament. The Unit
ed states doesn't realize just how Eu-
rope longs for peace. True, il doesn't
look like it on the surface, but down
in their hearts they long for any init
nation Of peace.
"Women's vote is going To mean a
great deal toward rnlarglng the peace
movement in this country. Men may
talk of peace. but women will preach
it and demand it, The recent Womens
Peace Conference at The Hague was
an excellent example Of home women
are taking the initiative in working for
the end of war
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
Conaty Dies Suddenly
AtC0rOnado Hotel, Coronado

Ensenada. as the gambling houses and
dive have been driven ont.
The town Is not particularly we'll
fortified as there are only q couple
of hundred soldiers in The barracks,
and the barracks are not particularly
defended against military assault.
There are several machine guns-iust
how many don't know-and also some
cannon.
y cruiser, which / believe is a gum
boat. patrols and protects the wafer
front. and Is further augmented by
cannon that stand at various points.
There i, no more animosty against
Americans s; Ensenada Than at MeXi-
cali ar any other town IN Lower cali
fornia, neither is there the slightest
indication that HERE is anything afoot
that even remotely resembles revo-
uion.
II 10 not think ii would be a par
licularly difficult mailer 10 take En-
oenada from a military point of view,
for ennhoals could be stationed be-
hind an island short distance from
the mainland and destroy the town
without exposing themselves to the
fire Of the hesiegrd
"polilic3l affairs seem to be no more
asitatcd there now than they have
ever been"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
AMERICANS HATED BY
GERMANS, SAYS EX- SENATOR

Portland, Ore, Sept. lS.-After
months with the German and French
armies, Lafayette Young. editor and
proprietor of the Des oMnes Capt.
tai, and former United States sena-
tor from Iowa, was in Portland on his
way to the PanamaPacific exposition.
There is too big a job on hand to
talk politics." said Young, who is a
Republican. president Wilson has
done well and he is entitled at this
time to the undivided support of every
loyal American.
every evil criticism of the presi-
dent published in this country is re-
printed in Germany to sho wthat our
country is going to pieces. They give
a wrong Interpretation to these criti-
cisms. They don't understand what it
means to have a free press.
Il favor peace, and | also favor a
bio army and a big navy. Above all,
we should have our ammunition and
supplies up to date
Young was in Berlin when the Lu-
sitania was torpedoed and sunk. He
said:
"The Germans hate the Americans
like poison. 1t was not safe to be
about. One day | went out to see a
bulletin board, and | attracted more
attention than all the bulletins"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18

Washington, Sept 18.-Steps that
NAV lead soon to the recognition OF
n government in Mexico in the hope
that pacification of the country may
follow will be discussed at a confer
ence in New York tomorrow of Pan
American diplomats over which Sec
retary Lansing will preside.
No decision as to which faction or
group is to receive recognition or NOR
al support has as yet been made, the
plan for the present being to hold a
series of conferences in which the con-
flicting territorial claims and pur-
poses of the respective governments
may be exhaustively examined and
studied.
Inasmuch as the Pan American con-
ference originall'' suggested meeting
between representatives of different
elements on Mexican soil, and this plan
was rejected by Cne of the factions
controlling a large territory, the prob
ability is that the conference will take
the view that since the factions are
unable to agree the question of mill
tary supremacy must be the deciding
factor. Accordingly General Carran-
za's invitation to discuss internation-
al affairs with the Pan American con-
ference will be accepted, though the
procedure will be somewhat different
from the plan he suggested. Instead
of going to the border themselves, OF
sending a committee to meet Car
rama, the conferees will ask that Car
rama appoint delegates to meet with
them here.
Separately and independently there
will be another conference between the
Pan American diplomats and represen
tatives and other Mexican factions, Sc
that the viewpoint of each side vii
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18

rangements, it is understood, is to
cause no interruption in the diplomatic
relations of the two countries, the
charge being looked upon as personal
affair.
There is every indication from Am
bassador Penfield's dispatches that the
Austrian government received the
American note in a friendly spirit.
1t is now expected that Ambassador
Dumba will receive word from his own
foreign office that he is wanted IN
Vienna for consultation. The United
States will arrange safe conduct, and
with the Austrian embassy left IN
charge of charge d'affaires the in
cident will be closed.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18

Washington, Sept. 18.-The Austrl-
an government intends to recall AM
bassador Dumba for consultation, ae-
cording to information given TO Am
bassador Penfield when he delivered
the note from the United States ask
ing for the return of the ambassador
to Austria.
Such an arrangement, which is IN
accord with Dumba's own request for
recall or leave of absence, is salts
factory to the American government
II is understood, however, that Am
bassador Dumba will not return TO the
United States at the termination of
his leave. The purpose OF these ar
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
INFORMATION FILED
IN THREE CASES

lnformations in , criminal eases We're
filed in The Superior court today by
HE district attorney. They are Tro-
dero Valdez and Jesus Rodriguez, on
burglary charges; James Boyd, a ne
gro, on a charge of forgery. and fel-
ony charge against +. +. Williams.
Three of them pleaded gully yrsler-
day at preliminary hearings.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
German Advance.

Berlin, Sept. lS.-Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg's forces, which have
thanked Wilma and Dyinsk, cutting the
railroad between those cities, have
made further advance to the east.
The var department announced tJGay
the capture of Vidzy, about 80 miles
SouIh of DyinSk
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18

Brownsville, Tex, Sept. 18.-Amer-
lean cavalrymen had 2 fights with
Mexicans across the Rio Grande yes
terday, one here and one near Donna,
about 60 miles up the river. In both
clashes the American soldiers were
fired upon and returned the fire with
out themselves suffering any casual
ties.
Ten American cavalrymen in the
Donna fight, which lasted two hours
and half yesterday afternoon, re-
ported they were fired upon by about
so Mexicans and believed they had hit
II Mexicans.
+ Twenty American cavalrymen
fought On the outskirts of Brownsville
for half an hour with Mexicans on
the opposite bank of the river. After
the fight one Carranza soldier was
taken to Matamoros probably fatally
wounded, but tonight Carranza Off
GERS denied emphatically that any of
their men joined in the battle. In
vestigation of the affair is in pro-
gress.
Colonel A. II. Blocksom, American
commander at Fort Brown here, re-
ported to Major General Funston at
San Antonio tonight that the Mex
leans started the fighting near
Brownsville.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
Bankers Split.

New York, Sept. 18.-The Anglo
American financial commissioners who
are seeking to establish mammoth
credit loan here ard American finan-
ciers who expect to supply the money
were reported to be at odds tonight
over the burning question of includ-
ing munitions of war among exports
to be paid for by the proceeds of the
loan.
On several details of the loan the
commission and the bankers have
agreed, but ON this major question, it
was said, their views are diametrically
opposed. Further, it developed to-
night there is am apparent split ON
the question in the ranks of the Amer
lean financiers.
The commissioners attitude, so far
as it can be interpreted from a can
vass of such bankers comforting with
it today as would talk, is that the big
credit, whether a billion dollars or
less should provide funds for all ex-
ports and that munitions of war GER
tainly should be included.
Some American bankers think so,
too, but a great many are said to be
of the opinion that the loan should
cover only commodity exports and that
another method must be found to pay
for munitions of war, even if this
method involves the shipment of huge
stocks of gold across the Atlantic to
the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
Recognition for Carranza
Party Declared Probable

be laid before the several American
governments.
The prospects are considered bright
er for recognition to be extended to
Carranza than any other faction. Some
time will elapse, however, before a
decision is reached and if in the mean
time General Villa can turn the tide
at Torreon and demonstrate that he
is a serious contender, recognition will
be withheld
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
Transport Sunk.

Vienna, Sept lS.-An Austrian sub
marine commanded by Lieutenant Won
Trapp torpedoed and sank large
British transport in the southern Ad-
riatic, according to an announcement
made here today.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18
HARDNESS BOUND
OVER FOR TRIAL

After a preliminary hearing held
this morning, William Harkness was
bound over to the Superior court for
trial on a check charge more than a
year old. His bail was set at 81 900.
Joel Corfman, Heber rancher, was
i'm FL Centre today.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18

strong belief that Turkey and Bulgaria
have definitely reached an agreement,
but in the Near East it is not believed
this will lead to actual participation
in the war by Bulgaria on the side
Of the central powers. Nor is an i'm
mediate offensive by Austro- German
forces expected against SerNia.
Artillery combats continue ON the
western front. The German reply to
French guns is growing in intensity.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-09-18

Outside Imperial County
One Year, Two Dollars
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-09-18
HARVEST HOME AT BOWEN

Last Sunday the Bowen community
celebrated their harvest home festi-
var'. a custom which has been OBJ
served in Bowen for the past eight
years. large number of visitors
from Monte Vista. Del Norte and Cen
ter were present and made welcome
by 1.-The congregation of the Bowen
church. The samples of grains and
vegetables, fruits and flowers grown
in the neighborhood were nicely dis
played and offered simply in thanks
giving spirit for the returns of the
harvest. The display is made in con-
nection with religious addresses and
discussions and forms day of wor-
ship with harvest being the princi-
pal theme.
In the forenoon program OF
music and recitations by the children
was enjoyed. At noon, a most
sunptuous feast was spread upon
long table outside of the church
and the ladies of Bowen, all OF whom
are good cooks, received the full
praise of all-especially the visitors.
The afternoon was devoted to the
addresses and discussions OF s,ch
SUBJECTS as "HarTest Home" "In-
fluence of the Rural Church upon
True Fellowship" Our Dependence
Upon Each Other" and kindred top
les. Music by Bowen choir, male
quartet and Glenn Goif from Monte
Vista assisted in completing a most
worshipful day.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-09-18
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES

Commandant and Mrs. Hogle re-
turned from their second sojourn at
Hot Mineral Springs on Monday.
Col Hogle is much improved in
health
Several of the Comrades of the
Home are taking the baths at Hot
Mineral Springs in Saguache county.
Mrs. Fred Dick, president of the
Mothers Congress and Mrs. Par
menter were Interested visitors at the
Home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Bates came
over the Parkdale and CotopaXi road
in recent trip from Salida and re-
port it in fine condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson were visit
ors at the Home escorting nephew
of Mr.. Robinson from Oklahoma,
who is a former member of the U. S.
navy.
Rev. Samuel II. Moore has been
again appointed chaplain of the
Home and received a hearty well
So"V oii iiolu Sobi-
rades who knew his ministrations of
old.
A new machine has been installed
for the moving pictures and Thurs
day night was it's first time to be
used.
A number of the members of the
Home were attendants at the Del
Norte and Pueblo fairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Allen have re-
turned from their camping and fish
ing trip and report most enjoyable
outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Seckner en-
tertained Col. and Mrs. Hogle and
Mrs. Eloise Lehow at dinner on Mon
day evening.
The crab apples at the Home are
ripe and have been utilized for the
benefit of the Home, number of
gallons of apple butter and sweet
pickles having been made during the
past week.
The Bible Study class has been
changed from Sunday afternoon to
Wednesday evening.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-09-18

The Soil Products Exposition will
be held in the Municipal Auditorium
in Denver. Sept. 26th to October the
10th The Exposition is of such mag
nitude that they are covering the
surrounding streets and will use
them for exhibit space around the
Auditorium. The Auditorium hotel
is just one block from the Municipal
Auditorium, and extends cordial in
vitations to people attending the Ex-
position to stop in and rest Check
your baggage and feel perfectly at
home. The Auditorium hotel has
200 rooms, and just off the street car
for quiet, and most convenient es-
pecially for this Exposition. Why
not make this your stopping place
this time? Anyway, remember that
the Auditorium hotel serves mighty
fine 35c luncheon and soc Table D.
Hote dinner