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Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
NEW REALTY FIRM
OF OLD RESIDENTS

|. Mayfield and Oscar Sweeney have
formed new real estate firm, which
will be khaHl as the "Faeners Ex-
change and Information Bureau
Their offices are located at 51S Main
street. This is where the West Side
Land Company for some time has been
doing business. The new firm will
represent this company in their West
Side business, as Mr.. Wright, the
manager, now spends most of his time
in San Diego. Mr.. Mayfield is well
known in the valley, having been a
rancher before he began serving as
justice of the peace four years ago.
Mr.. Sweeney has been engaged in
the newspaper business and will con-
tinue to be an Imperial Valley boster.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
KENNEDY CASE
IN COURT TO-DAY

A shattered shotgun, a damaged
box and a rusty knife of generous
dimensions all were evidence whicn
was introduced in the case Of James
+. Kennedy, on trial on a charge of
assault with intent to commit rob
berry.
Ben Sullivan the prosecuting wit
ness, was the first witness to take
the stand. After stating his age as
being II years, he recited in graphic
fashion, illustrated by much gesticula-
ton, the Incidents which led up To
the assault by Kennedy March ID.
Sullivan asserted that he became
acquainted with Kennedy after the
latter had accosted him on a Calexico
street and requested aid in securing
a meal. Sullivan took Kennedy home
with him, where Kennedy took up his
abode for almost months.
Then Kennedy departed suddenly,
remained away several days and then
returned
Sullivan, on the stand this morning,
insisted that Kennedy had been drink
ing at the time of the trouble and
after the aged man had opened the
door in response to Kennedy's sum-
mons Kennedy struck him. He crashed
to the floor, where Kennedy. accoro-
ing to the testimony, lowered over
him and demanded his money.
The old man screamed for aid. Then
Kennedy strobe to the side of the
bed, snatched up the shotgun and, as
Sullivan lay helpless on the floor,
dashed the weapon at him.
Sullivan parried the blow and the
gun crashed against box lying near
by. Kennedy discarded the broken
weapon and after securing huge
knife gripped the aged man by the
whiskers and menaced him while he
reiterated his demands for money.
A passing officer, attracted by
screams for aid, dashed into the
house, disarmed Kennedy and took
him into custody.
This was the substance of the tes-
timony offered by Sullivan despite the
efforts of Attorney Simpson for the
defense to shake his story.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
CALIPATRIA FARMER
USING PARCEL POST

Miss May Beatty, known as Cali
patria's lady farmer, who purchased
40 acres of land there about year
ago, is now making excellent and prof
table use of the parcels post in ship
ping her vegetables.
She shipped fine lot of green peas,
beets, onions and some fresh ranch
eggs from her Cahpatria farm to her
friend Mrs. T. X. Shurn at Riverside,
and they were delivered in perfect
condition, and this has given the lady
farmer a suggestion for the disposal
of her products and from now on her
slogan in selling Is from farm to ta-
bic by courtesy of Uncle Sam"
Others, however, have shipped veg
etables by parcel post in other parts
Of the country, claiming that the con-
sumers not only receive fresher pro-
ducts, but get them cheaper by parcel
post.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13

NEW YORK, APRIL 13.-HUER-
IA \DECLINED INTERVIEWS TO
DAA ATTENDANTS SAID HE
WAA COMBINING HIMSELF TO
porn WINE, BUT SEVERAL BUR
LY IEEMEN CARRIED A GREAT
CAKk OF ICE, FOLLOWED BY
OVERaIZED WHISKY GLASSES
TO HpERTA'S APARTMENT IN
THE ANsoNIA HOTEL.
New, York, April 13.-T have come
here entirely for pleasure and to ad-
mire tie wonders of your great coun-
try. So far as | have any business
at all IL is of a purely private and per
sonal n tture.'
In shch or similar words replied
General AVictoriano Huerta, eX-dictatoi
of the Mexican republic, to all inqui-
ries asA 10 his purpose in visiting this
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
To Flood Belgium.

London, April 13.-AccordinN to ad-
vices received today from the Nague
the inhabitants of CONSIDERABLY pof-
ton of Belgium who have been lSehd-
ing every effort to retrieve the eSof-
nous losses they suffered with Vhe
German invasion and domination, aSt
now facing one of the direst calamiS
ties that ever befell a nation in time
of war or peace.
1t is reported the Germans intend
this week to inundate Sandvhet,
Boerendrecht, Starbroeck, Oorderen,
Pilmersdouck and other places in the
vicinity of Antwerp. If this is done
it will be a terrible blow to the in
habitants of these localities, who have
lust sown their fields, as then THEN
harvests will be lost
The reason for this drastic measure
is that the Germans hope to defend
these districts from the Allies with
far fewer troops when the inunda-
tions are effected. All the available
German forces, including even those
on the frontier of Holland, are being
hurried to the front. The sea dykes
of the polders or lowlands have beer
already partially pierced, 1T is said
so that at a moments notice the worl
can be completed and the water let in
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
DEATH OF NELSON.

SACRAMENTO, APRIL 13.-GOV-
ERNOR JOHNSON ISSUED A
STATEMENT TODAY EXPRESS
ING SORROW OVER THE DEATH
OF WILLIAM X. NELSON, OWNER
Of THE KANSAS CITY STAR AND
FOUNDER OF THE PROGRESS
SIVES. HE SAID: CHE TYPIFIED
THE MOST DISINTERESTED PA
TRIOTISM, THE HIGHEST CITI-
ZENSHIP AND THE BEST JOUR
NALISM. HE WAS A CRUSADER
FOR THE SUPREMACY OF HU-
MANITY IN GOVERNMENT. HIS
LOSS TO THE NATION IS IRE
PARABLE.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Honor the Dead.

Sacramento, April 13.-The assem-
bly, chamber was banked with flow
ers in honor of the late Frank NJ
Rutherford today. The casket stood
at the foot of the speakers rostrua
while impressive ceremonies were con
Quoted by Rev. James Whitaker and
Father Stark, chaplains of the assem-
bly, and senate. Lieutenant Goyernol
Eshleman and Speaker Young eulo-
gized the statesman. The body was
taken to the Northern Electric sta
ton en- route to Weaverville, Butte
county, for burial.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
No Lives Lnst.

Toxic, April 13.-The liner Mime
sofa remained fast on the rock in
the inland sea today. Further efforts
to float her will be made at the next
favorable tide. A hundred passen-
gers have been landed at Kobe, the
others remaining on the Minnesota
when it was discovered there was no
danger. There was no panic when
chr ship struckk. Several women be
came hysterical, but were quickly
Quilted.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Concessions TO Brewers.
(By w. S. Forrest)

London, April l3.-The British cab
met probably will formulate def
mite liquor regulation program before
adjournment tonight. With Premier
Asquith presenting personal mes
sage from the king regarding the pro-
hibition proposals, the cabinet is en-
gagged today in the final discussion
of the problem before parliament con-
venes tomorrow. The king is report
ed to have informed Asquith of his
willingness that certain concessions be
made to the brewing interests.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Great Campaign Is on
For Valleys Benefit

For the first time in the history o.
the valley, so far as irrigation mat
ters are concerned, the people are in
command for themselves, and greater
work is being done than ever before.
While there are 3 factors at wori:
ON the irrigation project, each factor
has its specific task and there is no
longer the slightest conflict in the
operations.
The irrigation district is at work on
the levees, now nearing completion;
the mutual companies east of New
river, except Nos. 3 and 7, are work
ing jointly on the canal above
Sharp's Heading, and the 3 West Side
companies are working jointly on the
canal that particularly affects their
water supply.
There is great credit due the direc
tors of the district for having gradu-
ally worked out the complicated prob
lem to the point where the district has
the power to proceed to care for the
interests of the valley, and to Leroy
Holt is due great deal of credit with
the directors for having solved the
! financial feature of the levee work by
borrowing 100000.
The board is also to be commended
for having secured the services of C..
/ r. lockwood, who has for the first
time formulated a plan of campaign
for river work, which, he believes, will
enable the valley to Jake care of its
own problems in the future, doing
away with the periodical sensations
regarding river control.
The Volcano Lake levee, now being
+ finished, is of temporary character.
j it having been impossible on account
of the wetness of the soil to work with
teams on what will be the future line
of defense and there being no dredge
available for work this year.
/ When the flood has subsidized this
year it is expected to have nearly
100000 of the borrowed money still
lin hand, with which to begin work on
the new line of defense, further south
and on higher land, and by that pro-
cedure it is expected to crowd the river
! to the southwark.
In few years the river will build
up a new cone, and then it will be
necessary to take new line of defense
still further south.
Eventually, this process will force
/ the river back into its old channel
and, once there, there will be required
permanent works to hold it in place,
! but until then, which may be many
years ahead, according to Mr.. Rock
wood, there will simply be required
general protective policy on the part
of the valley, this being taken as one
of the regular features of the main
tenance of the irrigation system.
Mr.. lockwood today took several
newspaper men for view of the work.
and explained to them his plan Of
campaign.
/ On the Canal
One of the most important pieces
of work is that on the canals by the
two groups of water companies re-
ferred to above. This work is essen
tial to increase the carrying capacity
! of the canals to meet the present
great requirements, and, taken i'll
connection with the levee work, 1t
gives a degree of assurance of ample
water supply that is welcome u
everybody.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
MYSTERIOUS Explosion.

London, April 13.-Five were killed
and 40 seriously injured by a mys-
terious explosion at . the LerwiclZ
Scotland, wireless station this even
ing, it is stated. The herring mar
ket was gutter by fire following the
explosion. The cause is unknown.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Cities Bonn 5arded.

Berlin, April 10 (By wireless via
Sayville)-German aviators have
bombarded Popesinghe, Hazenbrouck
and Koszel, Belgium. The extent of
the damage is unknown, it is an
nounced. Reports that the French
have dropped $50 bombs on the
Bruges depot are officially denied.
Eleven bombs were dropped, with no
damage.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Gertrude AtherlOn Sick.

New York, April 13.-Gertrude Ath-
erton, California novelist, is suffering
from pneumonia at st. Luke's hospi-
tai She rallied early, but sank rap
idly later today. Members of the
family are at the bedside Physicians
hold out little hope of recovery.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Pond in Command.

Washington, April 13.-Secretary of
the Navy Daniels has designated Ad-
miral Pond, now stationed in San
Francisco, to take command of the
Pacific reserve fleet, with headquar-
ters in Puget Sound. He succeeds
Rear Admiral Doyle, who will retire
Nav 5.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
REPLY WITHHELD.

WASHINGTON, APRIL 13.-THE
ADMINISTRATION WILL NOT RE
PLY TO BERNSTORFF'S SEVERE,
NOTE ON AMERICA SHIPPING
MUNITIONS TO THE ALLIES UN.
TIL AMBASSADOR GERARD RE
PORTS FROM BERLIN If THE
NOTE is AUTHORITATIVE AND
OFFICIAL.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13

C. o. Daniels, chairman on the
committee on the Knights of Pythias
band, is hunting anxiously for places
for more players who wish to come
here, but for whom it is necessary
to find employment. There are 16
members of the band now, but it is
desired to strengthen it by making
these additions.
Those who can help solve the prob
lem are asked to call up Phone 22J.
S. l.. Miller, director of the band,
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
POstOffjce Election.

Whittier, April ia postmaster
ship election is being held here to-
day. The election was caused by
Congressman RandalPs declaration
that he would endorse the person re-
ceiving the most votes for presden-
tial appointment. The authorities au-
thoriZed the election.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Rush to Alaska.

Seattle, April 1.-Two hundred and
fifty passengers Alaska bound left on
the steamer Northwestern today. The
new government railroad is the at
traction for hundreds of workmen to
Seward. No information regarding
employment is given, the workers 60
ing on speculation.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
ANOTHER ARREST IN j.,
CAR LO0TING CA5
Francisco Deloadis. a Mexican '

Francisco Deloadis, Mexican v
an, was arrested At Calexico
day by Undersheriff II. w. Ande-
and is held at the c~anty jail s$s
charge of being implicated in Ne -
cent freight car robberies at Calex-
leo.
According to officers, it was at her
home that much of the stolen goods
was stored.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Germ. ny and Bulgaria.

Sofia, April l3.-Germany has de-
faulted in tbet installment of the Bul.
oarian loan dul e April l, it was stated
TODAY The oAeneral belief is that
Germany is wit nhololhg payment De
cause of the 81 garlan plans to en-
ter the war on tA Ae side of the Allies
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
HAT THIEVES DRAW
NINETY DAYS EACH

Miguel Duarte and Ramon Velez.
both Mexicans, were brought to the
county Jail yesterday on 9O-day SEN
tences by Justice of the Peace Hoff-
man of Calexico. Both were convict
ed on petit larceny charges, to wit,
stealing 2 hats.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Hunting for Submarine.

Honolulu, April 13.-Everything is
in readiness for the deep sea divers
to descend with favorable tides, late
today, and definitely locate the sub
marine F-4. A great crowd is watch
ing the work.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
4 Straw Vote.

Los Angeles, April ia straw
vote on the mayoralty issue taken by
an evening newspaper in big bust
ness block showed the following: Sc
bastian, 40; Allen, Il; Whiffen, II;
Casselman, s.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
C. @. Daniels OrgApizing
Knights of PS(hias Band

has had Sle experience with mu-
r;ciral ham l and is getting this or
ganization 1lne Shape'
The band ll give a convert on the
dov of tho ,,tg show, Damon and
Pythias.'
which Mr. 1liels is chairman has
boon TO ma1e the organization q
Kr;cbts Of p thias undertaking and
,,o frorciaI ait\is to be solicited from
merchants or hers.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Over Long Wire.

San Francisco, April 13.-Two Guns
and White Calf, chief of the Black
feet, talked with Chief Wolf Plume,
their brother, in New York, by tele-
phone over long distance from the
exposition today. Wolf Plume told
his brother by telephone cheap big
league stuff" according to the inter
prefer.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Stocks Go Up.

New York, April 13.-Bethlehem
common was the center of a renewed
violent upheaval in the stock market.
1t reached 149 at noon, 25 over yes
terday. The entire list advanced frac
tionally.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Barracks Burned

/ London, April 13.--French aviators
dropped bombs on Hamburg, Germany,
yesterday, setting the barracks on fire,
according to an unofficial report.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Died From Burns.

San Bernardino, April 13.-Mabel
Coonsare, aged IA, died of burns re
ceived in rescuing kitten from Il
burning house Saturday. She had
escaped, but returned for the kitten.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Mother and Children Die.

Spokane, April 13.-Mrs. L. A
Leonard and children were foun
dead from chloroform today. II is be
lieved she was Respondent and ad
minstered the drug. Her husband i
employed on the u. S. S. Washing
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Free From Gambling.

Reddng, April 13-Trinity county
is free from gambling for the first
time since the '49ers arrived. Dis
trict Attorney Reid has stopped even
the Chinese lottery and nailed up the
doors
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Fighting M Coast.

London, April 13.N Severe fighting
has been resumed on ne COAST ol Del
aium. the Belgians M Haking a deter
mined attempt to driver 'ie 1erhlaf'S
from the village of I{rel uretchen'
which already has changed hahds
twice Street fighting is (lolent'
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Given True Color. -

Carmel, Cal, April 19.-Mounted
bandits swooped down on the postof-
flee here this morning, dynamited the
safe and took 5000, while a dozen
authors, poets and artists, who make
Carmel their headquarters, looked on.
A posse was organized.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
IN READINESS FOR
SEASONS OPENING
(By Hal Sheridan)
written for the United Press)

(Wrtten tof the United Press
New York, April l3.-"Gotcher
ticket?" is the fans question today,
straining at the tape for the big blow
off Of the 1915 baseball season tomor-
row of Organized Baseball. The Ma
tional and American Leagues premier
is scheduled tomorrow and in metrop-
olises of East and West the rush for
the coveted pasteboards is on today
In the American League, at Phila-
delphia, Washington, st. Louis and
Detroit the curtain raisers will be
held. To avoid conflicts under the
"gentlemen's agreement" against COM
petition the National League will open
at Boston, New York, Cincinnati and
Chicago.
For one day at least the Feds will
step into the baseball background
while their rivals hold the center of
the stage for their 1915 premier.
From all parts of the big leagues
circuit today come pennant prognosti-
cations of the managers and announce
ments of opening batteries. Anyway,
today rings down the curtain on the
"StOVe Ieagueo
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Driving the French.

Rerl; b, April 13 (By wireless to
rordonY-Their offensive broken, the
Frencb8 are being driven slowly from
Ie petrye forest, the war office an
rorncad 4 today. Continual fierce day
and oiobt It attacks directed ON their
lines arf forcing a general yielding
fouy feeble attacks in st. MihieI
d;etrict pre- reported repulsed
Il olsc4 is claimed that a new of
fope;vo n Alsace has been halted.
Fn,tboI Ir claims are made that thu
Allies a Re using asphyXiating gas
bombs.
Tho o;ttuation on the eastern battle
7fronr liz re- orCeu uhchahsea.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13

Monterey, April 13.-A sheriff's
posse of 20 ON horseback have joined
in pursuit of the Carmel bandits.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-13
Giants Battle Bulldogs.

New York, April 13.-The New
York Giants today hold their final
before the battle" practice game at
the Polo Grounds, with the Yale team
as their foes, preliminary to the sea-
sons opening tomorrow.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-01-13
WI. s ON SAYS IT
WAS NOT A HINT
Was Noe Thinking Of Announcing
His Candidacy for President
u Indianapolis speeeh.
S(By Assosiaiod Pes, i

WASHINGTON. Jan. I2. President
Wilson declared today that he was not
Thinking OF announcing his csadidpSg
for 1915 when he made tho statement
I'd his Indianapolis speech recently
that the people OF the United states
might hsye q chance to Judge os his
acts, s. s. y
His ntteranee was interpreted rs
the audience aa q hint fhat he might
be saHdidate FOR renoIninaticn. 1'he
President explained to- callers tosas
that what be mad IN mind war TINT
future gensraticns would paiS u6bn
his acts as Presidelsk :. = ';l y
The Ffesisi sut fsfnsesl ia abeSs6tes
- dlEcdsz tn Qnestion or tfi isr scans
slsfftes lls nHid that Re sosle 10 Is
ahosf hlnlsoIii
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-01-13
TESTIMONY STRONG
AGAINST DEFEfSANIS
r.Isa Shasa 81
SD Iiay ~
Court Of General Sessions.
Special to The ln.elll;ssr.eeF.

Special In The intelligence.
&; WALHALLA, Jan. 12.--At the pre-
liminary hearing here today before
Magistrate ]. B. s. Ee:.a.;y. the tnfss
men charged with murder in the Fair
Play rioting, William Mcclure. Wood
row Campbell and Calhoun Kay, were
held for trial In the court OF Geher-
al Sessions. About 20 or 80 witnesses
were sworn. The testimony introduced
being very strong against the defepd-
ants In custody as well as nuflbec
OF others whose arrest viii! likely fol-
low in the near future. The three men
are In the Oconee county Jail.
The prosecution was represented
by Attorney M. c.. Long. OF Walhalla.
While T. F. Watkins and A. n. Dag
nall. Anderson attorneys, appeared for
the defendants. No little interest CEN
tered about the preliminary hearing.
The court room ct times being almost
hlled. The final outcome as well as de-
Ivelopments between now and the next
term OF criminal court holds wild in
terest In oconee. The three men now
In jail are quite prominent in their
section of the county.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-01-13
NOT SATISFIED
WITH THE REPLY
Swedish Paper Declares Note Ia
siicates Determination 20 Ad-
her to the Harvesting Policy
(By Associat.dl Pfeea.1

tby ht9OeIAtSG EtCc9.bt.
Z STOCKHOLM, via London, Jar. 12.
--t11:l0 p. mD-The DagblaG, the
leading Swedish conservative newspa-
per. expresses Great dissatisfaction
oyer Great Britain's reply 10 the
American protest against delays to
commerce. declaring 1t indicated O
determination to adhere to what II
terms the harrassing policy OF inter
fering and restricting Legitimate neu-
trial commerce. ~
The Dagbiad maintains that figures
quoted by Sir Edward Grey 20 sup
port the contention that neutral coin-
tries are importing large quantities OF
contraband from the United States
Tor resxport to Germany are mislead-
Ing. and concludes by declaring that
the Swedish people never will submit
TO Great Britafn's assumption that she
has the right to dictate Just how
much OF any particular kind of goods
Sweden reguires for her own con-
sumption or how much OF such goods
she win be permitted to import
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-01-13
CANNOT REFUSE TO
TRANSPORT LIQUORS
Virginia State Supreme Court
Says Common Carriess Must
Deliver the Go6ds.
tBy Associated frss3

RICHMOND, va.. Jan, 12.-UnfIer
an opinion handed down by the State
supreme court OF appeals today, COM
mon carriers will be compelled 20
transport into North Carolina iiquors
which are intended only for personal
consumption. The case came up from
the corporation court OF Bristol, Va.
which upheld the Southern Expresp
Company In it's. refusal TO transport
packages containing liquors from
Bristol into certain cities OF North
Carolina. IT was entered by the an-
peIlant. q Bristol liquor 4iistributinR
company. against the express COM
pany, to compel the latter to receive
aud transport liquors Two errors
were assigned by the supreme court
Il was alleged that the trial court
erred In holding the Webb anyon
law to be constitutional. and If that
Law be valid, Il was further alleged.
the court erred Ia holding the statute
81 North Carolina prohibiting the irsi-
pertatfon OF tinuprs to be within the
purview OF the webb Kenyon law, and
lf the court did err In tiiiS respect,
then It was alleged that fha North
Carolina State law wssSin violation OF
The Webb Kenyon law The supreme
court did not touch upon th & ronstl-
tntionality OF the webb ileFyon law,
ss::t .A=. =. =:
court of appeals OF N1rth carcIina
had held thAS the law. o. That state
applied only TO llauoF Intended for
sale. and wRs not directed against IT,
nnor intended FOR pefs0nal use II
was iieid, therefore. that Il IS not q