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Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
Irrigation District Will
Employ Local Workers

Imperial Irrigation District has
passed the following resolution:
"Moved by Director Pound and see
onded by Director Broebmaa thai all
work on Volcano Lake and saiz ievees
be done by force account, for which
we will pay seven (S700) dollars per
day for four-horse team and driver
and that teams will not be bonded in
to Mexico in lots of less than ten four
horse teams and equipment, camp
equipment included. Preference on
all work to be given to residents of
the valley" Carried unanimously.
The district board decided tat the
proper thing to do, in order to give
the work to the people of the valley,
would be to do all work In Mexico
on force account.
Inasmuch as the work will be a
rush job. it is desired that every man
who desires to put his teams at work
in Mexico will Immediately write to
the Imperial Irrigation District, Ell
Centro, stating the numbers of teams,
with driver, that he will furnish, up
on notice. Teams will be employed
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
NUMBER 255
BANKERS SIGN NOTE;
OTHERS TO FOLLOW

At THE MEETING OF TIE M
PERIAE COUNTY BANKERS AS
SOCIATION YESTERDAY MOST OF
THE BANKERS INDIVIDUALLY
SIGNED THE NOTE FOR 100000
WHICH IS TO BE GIVEN TO THE
Los ANGELES BANKERS BY THE
IRRIGATION DISTRICT.
THE OFFICIALS OF THE DIS
TRICT HAD PREVIOUSLY SIGNED
AND THE DIRECTORS HAD
SIGNED INDIVIDUALLY.
THE BANKERS NOW HOLD THE
NOTE AND WILL SECURE THE
FIRST FIFTY SIGNATURES, IT
BEING DESIRED TO HAVE ABOUT
100 NAMES BEFORE IT IS
TURNED OVER TO THE Los AN
GELES BANKERS.
THERE NOW Is No DOUBT
THAT THE MONEY WILL BE
AVAILABLE AND THE WORK BE-
GUN IN A FEW DAYS.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
Discussing Alternatives.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The presi-
dent and his cabinet discussed the
measures to be taken by this govern
ment should the Allies reject the pro
posals submitted by the administration
in the war zone problem.
1t is reported that possible steps
for retaliation were taken up, but
none of the official advisers of the
chief executive would give any hint
as to what transpired. They took
the attitude that Great Britain has
not yet indicated how she has received
the proposals and that it is improper
to discuss the situation in advance OF
such information.
Officials close to the administration
generally advanced the opinion that
the United States, having assumed the
position of conciliator in the food
stuffs situation, could make no fur
ther move until the proposals We're
either accepted or rejected by the bel
ligerents.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
FIRST ASPARAGUS
BRINGS 1920 CRATE

The first asparagus being shipped
from Imperial Valley is bringing the
grower 80 cents pound, or approxi-
mately 1920 a crate, in the east
ern market. Only small shipments
have been made up to the present
a@ ms 6u ,ness rsods afs Of esa Sas
who are making preparations for
heavier shipments in the near future.
The first returns from early aspara-
gus were received in the valley some
days ago, but most of the growers, it
is stated, have failed TO derive any
remGuerative benefits as yet.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
CITY JAIL MAY BE
READY BY MARCH l

The new city bastile is in a fair
way to be ready for occupancy by
March /, providing the steel cages
arrive by that time, according to Il
statement made this morning by May
or \. w. Swanson. The wooden in
ner structure and the galvanized outer
walls have been completed and the
reof probably will be completed by
tomorrow afternoon. The cement
floor, it was stated, would be laid
today.
The Jail, when completed, will be
divided into two parts. AT one end
the steel cages will be set and at the
other will be the women's ward. The
cages will be divided into four cells,
each with a capacity of four prison.
ers.
In the center of the Jail will be the
kitchen, dining room and desk for
the officer in charge. Corridors will
encircle the steel cages, which will
enable prisoners to be released inside
the building for exercise.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26

only upon condition that they agree
to remain upon the work in Mexico
tor period of sixty days, if re-
quired.
The district will bond into Mexico
at its expense all teams and equip
ment. The district will refuse to
bond into Mexico fewer than ten teams
at one time. 1t will be necessary then
for the people in the valley to COM
bine their outfits so that each outfit
will consist of ten or more teams.
The district will establish a commits
sary at some point in Mexico central
to all of the work that it is intended
to do, and supplies, including hay and
grain, will be furnished at actual cost
to the district
1t will be necessary for each out
fit of ten teams or more to furnish
their own camp equipment, including
cook.
All teams will be subject to the in
spection and approval of the chief en-
gineer of the district and no teams
will be sent into Mexico that are not
first passed upon by him.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
England Needs 100000
Additional for War Expenses

channel for English, German, Dutch
and Scandinavian ports.
In the opinion of the International
News Service informant, the United
States has nicely balanced its propo-
sitions to the two countries. Each is
asked to make concession on which
the United States regards as equal
in Importance.
1t was unqualifiedly asserted today
by state department officials that the
United States had not indicated to
Great Britain or to Germany what this
country w. = do if either or both OF
the beligerents shall reject the propo-
sitions of the American notes.
hTe reports that the propositions
might be rejected by England led to
general discussion as to the rejec-
ton creating a new crisis. 1t was
said that Counsellor Lansing spoke
last night in New York when
he referred to the existing conditions
as critical.
Secretary Bryan avoided any eX-
preston of opinion as to the result of
disagreement or rejection of the
plan of the administration. The near
est he would come to admitting that
there were any notes at all was that
"the matter was under consideration y
He. however, declared that there were
no communications from Ambassador
Page or Ambassador Gerard ION the
NATTER
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
cog Ga223. 500GG0 N THE
AGRICULTURAL BILL

Washington Feb 2f.-The aprieul-
tngai appropriation bill, carrying up
val d5 of S23.500,0 was passed by
the Senate after a debate extending
over one day ard half. The naval
bill was taken up tonight in the hope
hat such headway might be made that
this great measure could be disposed
of before adjournment.
After sharp FIGHT the committee
on agriculture was overturned and the
item Of 100000 for free seed distri-
button, frequently characterized as =
bit of congressional graft" was put
back into the bill. The committee
made an unsuccessful fight to strike
out this appropriation ON the ground
that it was useless and 4 question
able expenditure Of public funds.
Another item that precipitated a
long discussion was the committees
increase from $4,000 to 100000 in
the appropriation for an investigation
Of the food habits Of North American
birds and mammals in relation to agri-
culture, horticulture and forestry, and
experiments and demonstrations in
destroying wolves, COYOTES. prairie
dogs and other predatory animals. and
experiments in the rearing Of fur
bearing animals. The increased eX-
penditure for this investigation was
approved.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26

Three new subscriptions for one
year each would give lead for the $50
watch-a 17-jewel movement with sol
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care for the watch, she may exchange
il for anything else of the same value
in Hurd's jewelry store.
Five Weeks More.
The campaign is a short one. All
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from Saturday night. No candidate
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there are more than seven candidates
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scriptions during the contest those who
fall below seventh place will be paid
10 per cent cash commissions upon all
new business obtained through their
efforts.
Handsome Third Prize.
Even third prize in this contest is
worth as much as some automobiles.
The $3.50 lot on the main street of
Seeley could be sold for enough money
to buy a Ford, car. The lot adjoining
the one offered in this contest was
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test last year and has since been sold
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The opportunities for candidate
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surrounding territory, so candidate
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Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
SheriffConducts Man
Hunt for Murderers
OfCOnstable Emerson

mourned The loss Of their child, less
than a few months old.
fhat t.mersons death was the re-
sat of the attack OF one man and noi
Of three Is the belief of Undersheriff
II. ". Anderson, who returned this
afternoon after a fIuitless search for
the slayer. Sheriff Meadows and
Deputy Sheriff Graham still are con-
tinuing the hunt
Meadows and Anderson last night
discovered the tracks made by the
murderer after the fatal shot WIS
fired. Tie tracks led across the rail
road tracks, past the BUILDINGS of the
Union Oil Company, into the cotton
Hard, where the searehers discovered
the spot Where the SLAYER rad halted
to reload his weapon and extract a Gig
arctic from box. The empty Gig
arctic box was found nearby
From that point the tracks led
through the baseball park. where they
were lost in the hard soil. That he
had seen the fugitive and that he had
menaced him with a revolver as he
fled THROUGH the park. was the story
told 10 officers last night by the ne
gro caretaker of the grounds The
negro was unable to furnish any de-
scription Of the fugitive.
With Gordon of more than a hun
dred armed men thrown about the
scene of the tragedy, officers and
armed citizens last night took into
custody more than score of sus-
pieious characters, who were lodged
in the Brawlev iail. Most Of these
were released this morning after civ
inc satisfactory account of them
selves.
One man, according to report re-
eeiVed here late this afternoon, is
held at the Imnerial iail on charee
ef beinp implicated in tie murder.
It is said he left Brawlev BY stare
last nicht, shortly after the tragedy
occurred, under suspicious cirem-
stances.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
CRAZED BY DRINK.
FIGHTS THE POLICE

Los Angeles, Feb. 6.-Barricaded
in his room in a downtown apartment
house, " liam koepp, a ieweler,
fought d ghree-hour battle early to-
day with noliee and detectives, shots
from Their pistols and guns wrecking
the room. hoepp, his ammunition
exhausted. finally surrendered, his
face covered with blood. The crown
of his hat had been shot away and
his skull grazed by bullets.
koepp, who had been stopping at
another hotel was unable to sleep
last night. After walking the streets
he took room at 100 San Pedro
street. He had been drinking heav-
lily. After he was unable To sleep
in the second room he began to see
things and fought imaginary foes.
The proprietor called the police.
Koepp barrieaded himself behind the
bed, armed. When officers tried to
rush him koepp drove them off with
shots from a pistol. The officers
secured shotguns and the police fired
d score of shots at the man behind
the bed. Holes as large as mans
head were torn in the mattress and
bed
The besieged man entered a closet
and fired from there. After three
hours of dodging and firing on the
part of the officers, and return shots
from koepp, the latter's ammunition
gave - and he surrendered. He was
taken to the receiving hospital to be
treated and was later booked on
charge of suspicion. He will be ex-
amined as to his sanity.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
pronosals Made Public.

Washington, Feb. 26.-From an au-
thoritative source the International
News Service learned last night the
which the United States
made to Great Britain and Germany in
the notes which were prepared aftel
the meeting of the cabinet of Friday
last, and Immediately dispatched to
Ambassador Page at London and AM
6assador Gerard at Berlin.
Both Great Britain and Germany
are asked definitely Ito Withdraw
their mines from the open seas"
Great Britain has been asked to
permit the importation of foodstuffs
into Germany for non-combatants un-
der the supervision of agents of the
United States.
Germany has been asked to cease
attacks on merchant vessels by sub
marines.
The two notes are said to not ex-
ceed 500 words each in length.
in asking the two belligerent ma
tions to stop the practice Of sowing
mines in the open seas along the lines
of established trade routes, the Unit
ed States declares such conduct is a
fragrant violation of international law
and indefensible under the usage of
civilized nations.
Il is declared to be grossly viola
tive of the inherent and sacred rights
Of neutrals.
The request that submarines shall
cease their attacks on merchant Ves-
sels goes to the root of the question
affecting the commerce of the United
States passing through the English
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26

in the chase after Baker had emptied
his gun resulted in his death is the
belief CT officers here, who state that
the fire Of the fleeing burglars was
concentrated directly upon Emerson.
He was joined d few minutes later
by Guy Barton, deputy constable, and
it was shortly after this that the tlag-
edy occurred. Emerson was shot
through the heart and died almost IN
stantly.
Citizens who had joined in the
chase halted where Emerson had fal-
len, according to reports received here,
and it was this fact that enabled the
murderers to effect their escape
Shortly after hearing Of the trag-
edy, Sheriff Meadows and six deputies
left at once for the scene of the mur-
der and the man hunt was begun.
This morning Deputy Sheriffs Lu-
ther Wright and Kemp returned from
an all-nieht search for the slayers
The Two had driven by automobile as
far north as Keystone in a search
through the outlying districts.
Less than an hour after the killing
of Emerson a southbound freight
train left Brawiey, where a heavily
armed posse had searched through
each car. Again at Imperial the
train was searched in the belief that
the daring burglars had secreted them
selves about the ears.
Emerson, who was 80 years old, had
served in the capacity of constable
for four years. His death is the sec
ond that has occurred in the ill-fated
family within the past three days.
Two days previous the family had
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26

With officers from almost every
part of the county taking part, the
man hunt for the three slayers OF
Constable Perry +. Emerson of Braw-
lew, who was shot and instantly killed
in a pistol battle with three bur-
elars shortly before I last night still
is progressing Through the night
posses under the direction OF Sheriff
Meadows and deputies secured the
country in the vicinity OF Brawley in
a futile attempt to oyertake the mur-
derers.
The staying of Emerson occurred
under dramatic circumstances. Short
ly before I last night, as Night
Waterman Baker was strolling slow
ly past the plumbing shop of Jerome
Akens he discovered three men emerg-
ing from the rear door. The trio
were carrying heavy sack and Bak-
er, believing that the men had rifled
the store and were carrying away
their loot. called upon them to stop.
stop or I'll shootl' shouted Baker
as the trio fled down the street.
IF you do We'll open fire on YOU"
replied one of the men and as Baker
fired the first shot the burglars re-
turned with a fusillade.
Baker emptied his revolver at the
fleeing figures and continued in pur-
suit. The chase led past the home
of Emerson, who, with his family,
had just concluded the evening meal.
Attracted by the shooting, he dashed
from the house and joined in the
chase.
That the fact that Emerson joined
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
Germans Discuss Reply.

Berlin, Feb. 26.-The imperial chan
celor and the foreign minister held
a third conference this afternoon to
discuss the reply to be sent to the
American note suggesting a solution
of the difficulty presented for neutrais
by England's food war against Ger
many and the latter country's retail
atory submarine warfare. 1t is un-
derstood that it will wholly accept
some of the suggestions made by the
American government and will sug-
pest changes in others which will
serve as basis Of further negoti-
ations.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
Plucking Board pluclled.

Washington, Feb. 2G.-The Senate
today, by vote of 41 to u, killed
the navy plucking board. This ac-
tion was taken by rejection of the
Senate committee amendment to the
navy appropriation bill continuing the
board of officers which since 1899 has
had the duty of retiring annually fiji
teen officers Of the higher grade who
bad passed The ace Of 55
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
ATLANTIC LINERS
ARE HELD IN PORT

London, Feb. 26.-The successful op-
erations of German submarines III
British waters have resulted in the
issuance Of secret crde.. Ger all tra9z-
atlantic liners to remain in port un-
til further notice, according to infor-
maton made public.
Officials Of steamship lines refused
to comment on the order and the ad-
miraty maintained its customary reti-
cence.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
Freight Rates UD.

Berlin. Feb 26 (Wireless via Say
special naval correspon-
dent of the Berliner Tageblatt de-
elares the closure of parts of the
Irish channel for all shipping, and
the prohibition of vessels from sailing
at night time, will cause an immedi-
ate increase in freight rates and con,
sequently jump in the cost of all
foodstuffs.
"Since the aim of Germany in de-
claring its new war zone is to ham
per British trade the corresnondent
writes, part of its purpose has al
ready materialized.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
TeIegrapIl Suspended.

Washington, Feb. 26.-All telegraph
lines between Vera Cruz and Mexico
City were cut by Zapata's counsel
Mr.. Canada notified the state de-
partment today.
General Pablo Gonzales, with a
strong force of Carranzistas, today
began an attack on Monterey, accord
ing To advices to Constitutionaiist
headquarters.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
Report Transport Sunk.

Berlin. Feb. 26.-According TO the
Berlin official news agency, newspa-
pers report the receipt of dispatch
by Lloyds from East Bourne, Eng
land, stating that "a British transport
carrying 1900 men was sunk by a
German submarine with all on board.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
German War Loan.

Berlin. Feb. 26 (Wireless to Say
ville)-It is announced that the new
German per cent war loan will be
issued at price of 9812. The first
loan was issued at 971a, but it has
since reached 100. and even now, be-
fore the issuance of a second loan,
it is 99h.
Subscriptions will be received from
February 27 till March 10. The loan
will not be redeemable before 1924.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
From Turkey.
Serious Enga gements.

Warsaw, Feb. 26.-Combned en-
gagements near the front along the
Niemen, Bobr, Narew and Vistula riv-
ers are fast developing into one of
the greatest battles of the war. Ger
mans are pouring reinforeements into
all sections of this front. Desperate
fighting is proceeding in the Mlawa
district between the railway and the
OrzYc river.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
Thrne of Grow Insi

Berlin, Feb. 26.@Three members Of
the crew of the American steamer
Carib were lost when the vessel was
sunk in the North sea. 1t is under
stood that the Carib was lost off Bor
kun Island, near the point where the
Evelyn went down.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
Another Score Hurt.

Lafayette, Ind, Feb. 26.-Two men
were perhaps fatally crushed and i
score OF other persons injured in The
wreck of a Big -Four passenger train
near Templeton, Ind, this morning.
TIE train left Chicago last NIGHT for
Cincinnati.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
Tnrnedned. bul Safe.

Rotterdam, Feb. 26.--The Swedish
steamer Svarton arrived at Ymuiden
today with big hole in her starboard
bow. According to advices, she eth
er struck mine or was torpedoed
in the North sea. There were no
casualties.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
Rni;nXpd Lost.

Copenhagen, Feb. 26-The Swedish
steamer Mars is believed to have been
sunk by a mine in the North sea.
She left England February 18 and
nothing has been heard of her since.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26

London, Feb. 26.-The government
today requested 100000 addition
al for war expenses Of the year 1915,
bringing the total for the year to ST.
$4,000. 900.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
Carpentier Captured.

Berlin, Feb 26.-Georges Carpen-
tier, the French boxing champion of
Europe, has been wounded and taken
prisoner by the Germans, according
10 the Tageblatt.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
Three Executed.

Ossining, n. Y, Feb. ga triple
execution occurred at Sing Sine nris-
ON today, when three slayers of wom-
en- were put to death in the electric
chair. The three men were Robert
Kene. Oscar Vegt and Vincenzo Cam
paneli.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-02-26
WILL THESE BETTE WINNERS?

votes by changing the paper from one
member of family to another, the
right is reserved to cancel all votes
issued on such subscription.
In case of dispute, the decision Of
the Contest Manager must be regard
ed as final.
$4,000 Extra Votes.
All who turn in total Of five years
in new subscriptions, each of which
must be for period Of at least six
months, before Saturday, March 6, will
be awarded a bonus of $4,000 extra
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
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Scores.
Mrs. Edith Hancock, El Centre. 148,250
Miss Zelia F. Webb, CaleXico. 49,, $50
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Miss Lille kissee, star route,
Ell Centre ................. l32,550
Miss BERTHE B. Clements, Ell
Centric .................. 130, 100
Miss Mable Padgett, San Diego
road ........ 400
Miss Leah NJ. Wilson, El Centre 10000
Miss Grace Holdzkom, Impe
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Mrs. Vaughn Azhderian, Melo-
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Miss Dorothy Meserye, Brawley 9,450
Mrs. Clarence Folks, Calipatria 7,150
Miss Ruth Donahue, Calexico. $3.50
Miss Blanche Randolph, BraW-
lev ....................... 6,7OO
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Mrs. Percy Thacker, FL Centric 5,400
Miss Marjorie Brewer, El Centre $3.50
Mrs. Bert Goodwin, Calipatria. $500
Miss Hilda Bennett. Brawley. $3.50
Miss Maud Case, Holtville.... 1850
Miss Sarah E. Mason, West
moreland .................. 400
Miss Helen Shaw, Westmoreland,4 ,250
Miss Susie Mcclure. FL Centro 1850
Miss Helen Brown. CaleXico. =. 5000
/ Miss Campbell, Alamorio. 5000
Mrs. w. T. Dunn, Brawley 1856
Miss Esther Marking, Brawley. 1900
Mrs. Edwin L. Hutchins, Holt
vile ...... ............... 2,S5o
Miss Suza Paige, Alamorio. -. 2,75C
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Miss Frankie Ankeny, Calexico. 2.35C
Miss Jessie Goff, Brawley. LOST
Miss Laura Moates, Ell Centro. Lost
Mrs. Telford w. Stevenson, I'M
perial ..................... 1906
Mrs. Hazel Coley, R. F. D.,
BraWley .............=... 95t
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