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Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
SUPERVISORS MAY
REDUCE SALARIES

School matters throughout the coun-
ty are being thoroughly threshed out
at meeting of the trustees of the
various schools and the board of su
pervisors in which the latter are striv-
ing to reduce the salaries of the
teachers in the employ of the county.
either by an actual salary reduction
or by reducing the staff of teachers
through additional pupils to each
class.
AS foundation on which to base
their calculations, A. P. Shibley, coun-
ty superintendent of schools, present
ed before the meeting statistics per-
tinent to the number of teachers en-
ployed in the various elementary and
high schools in the county.
Of the various elementary schools
in the county, Holtville claims the low
est average of teachers salaries
which is $84.371a. The averages for
other elementary schools, the salaries
of principals being excepted, exceed
that amount from So to almost $40.
Calexico ranks second in the mat
ter of monthly averages, the average
salary there being slightly more thar
800. Ell Centre is third, the average
salary being $95.S3; Brawley fourth
with an average of $96.02, and I'm.
perial last, averaging almost 800.
1t is expected the meeting will oc.
eupy most of the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Veterans Convene.

San Jose, May 1l.-Union veterans
of the Civil war, Department of Cali
fornia and Nevada, opened their an
nual convention today. The women's
auxiliaries, Spanish war veterans and
other military orders are also hold
ing conventions. The conclave will
last until Friday night. A general
parade tomorrow night will be the
feature of the week. Ten thousand
visitors are here, the hotel men esti-
mate.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Great Hotel Is Opened
With Throng of Admirers

Nearly 800 persons partook Of the
banquet at the opening of the Bar
bara Worth hotel last evening, while
as many more visited the building and
attended the dance in the basement
dancing hall.
Every section of the valley was rep
resented, with a number present from
San Diego and Los Angeles.
The stranger looking on the scene
must have been impressed with the
thought that this erstwhile desert can
present an assemblage of people who
in refinement and culture are the
peers of any community, and though
there was a spirit of gaiety every
where evinced, there was also appar-
ent tone of culture.
The magnificent lobby and the
beautiful dining room were thronged
with the gay party, which was so
great that but half could be accom-
modated in the dining room at a
time.
The management were handicapped
by the impossibility of organizing
skilled help for the occasion, but were
greatly assisted by High School pu-
pills volunteering assistance
Owing to the necessity for setting
second tables, speaking was aban-
doned, but beautiful orchestral and
vocal music was rendered. The menu
was as follows:
Canape of Russian Caviar
Ripe Olives Celery en- Branch
Radishes
Consomme-Desclignac
Tenderloin of Sea Trout-D'Ore
Rector Sauce
Potatoes a la Reitz
Fillet Mignon-a la PerigeuX
New Peas-Francais
Roast Imperial Valley Turkey
Chestnut Dressing
Cranberry Squares
New Potatoes-Rissolet
Barbara Worth Fruit Salad
Peach Melba Petit Fours
Roquefort Cheese Toasted Crackers
Cafe Noir
Shasta Water served
Art Exhibit.
An exhibition of sketches of the
desert by Edward Vysekal and Miss
Luvena Buchanan, the artists who
painted the scenes in the Barbara
Worth lobby, was made in the office
of the Bell Development Company in
the new hotel last evening and will
be continued for several days. These
artists have caught the true color and
spirit of the desert, and no one should
miss seeing this series of beautiful
pictures.
Unfortunately, the beautiful statu-
ary by. Miss Ella Buchanan was not
available to be seen last evening.
The music program consisted of
numbers by the X. of P. Military
Band; orchestra composed of f. E.
Holmes, leader, Miss NJ. P. Newcomb,
George L. Ryan and ]. l.. McGinty;
and singing by Mrs. Marxmuller of
Los Angeles, Miss Peggy O'Neil of
San Diego and Miss Chestnut.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Cold -Blooded Murder.

Stanford University, May IL
Chancellor David Starr Jordan, world
famous peace advocate, characterized
the Lusitania affair as ''inhuman,
cold -blooded murder
"The United States" Jordan said,
"should condemn the German act as
vigorously as it is possible, and yet
remain law-abidng, that is to say
neutral. For this nation to remail
neutral now is more important than
anything else. We must not place
ourselves ON a level with those who
sunk the Lusitania.'
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
That Sympathy.

Washington, May 11.-German Am
tassador Won Bernstorff handed See
retary Bryan the cabled message OF
the German foreign office expressing
regret for American lives lost ON The
Lusitania, outlined in the United
Press dispatches yesterday. The meet
ing Of the ambassador and the secre
tary was cordial.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Charged With Manslaughter.

Los Angeles, May 11.-Warrants
charging Jacob Ostrow, Pacific Elec-
trio flagman; Robert Baker motor
man; Thomas Haas, Santa Fe flag
man, and Logan Wells, engineer, with
manslaughter, in connection with the
wreck Friday, when persons were
killed and "a injured. were sworn
to by District Attorney Woolwine to-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Thrilling Air Battle.
(By William G. Shepherd)

tBy William u. Shepherd)
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Copyright, 1915, by United Press
Headquarters of the British Army,
Northern France, via London, April
24.--It was my privilege to witness
a wonderful instance of the superb
GRITTY of the British flying corps.
AS result of the demonstration it
was easily understood why General
French sings the praises of his air
men in nearly every report he writes.
At 4:30 this afternoon a German
aeroplane was reported flying over
Ypres. When it was sighted it had
already passed we'll within the Brit
ish lines. From a distant station al
most Immediately after the field tele-
Fhone had given the alarm 2 British
aeroplanes could be seen mounting into
the sky in great wide circles.
The German aviator dscerned his
enemies almost the moment they came
in view over their own lines. He head
ed back over the German trenches,
making for the protection of his own
guns. As he led the way great white
balls of smoke bigger than each of
the pursuing British aeroplanes broke
into view. The center of each was a
ball of light. They were German
shapnel. The smoke puffs did not dis
appear, but hung in almost regular or
der in space. 1t appeared from the
ground that the Germans were putting
new fleecy clouds into the sky. The
British airmen were trying hard to
get above the German so they could
shoot him down. AS they dashed
through the lazy smoke clouds it was
as though their propellers were tearing
apart a gigantic feather bed The avi-
ators ignored the German shrapnel.
Finally their machines showed in the
relief above the German, who had
scared back across the British front
to lure the British pilots within range
of the shrapnel of his forward
trenches.
1t was possible to count 80 German
smoke balls, each denoting shrapnel,
as the British swung closer and closer
to their foe. The German finally tried
to circle back to his own lines, but
always a British aeroplane interposed
and he was forced down toward the
earth.
Finally the German swung about to
make final dash for home, but he
was now so low that he was within
range of thousands of British soldiers
in the trenches. The German machine.
sandwiched between the fire of the
British airmen and the British troops
in the trenches, now turned back and
flew we'll into British territory, which
was accepted as sign of surren.
der.
The English aeropianes followed un-
til they saw the German land on
rough ground in the rear of the Brit
ish trenches. The German machine
was smashed and the pilot crushed to
death under the aeroplane, but the
observer was only slightly bruised and
he was taken prisoner. The battle in
the sky had lasted Az hours. All
business in Ypres ceased while the
battle was on, as it was in full view
of the positions, and the deep blue
of the sky was marred only by the
feather smoke from the shrapnel and
the flash of the wings of the areo-
planes in the atmosphere.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
DENY Battle Report.

London, May 1.-THE admiralty to-
day denied claims in a wireless from
Berlin that the British warships War
rior and Superb had been sunk and
the cruiser Lion damaged in a battle
off Bergen. 1t is declared that no
such battle has been fought.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Trains BlOckaded.

Redding, May ll.-Following more
cloudbursts, repair work on the
washed-out Southern Pacific lines is
halted. Scores of trains are stalled.
California trains from the Northwe t
had been detoured to Sacramento via
the Central Pacific and Oregon Short
Line to Portland.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11

1t was reported persistently today
that only the urging of Premier Clio
litti to the king prevented a declara-
tion of war last midnight by Italy.
1t is popularly believed the situation
remains very serious, as the govern
ment silence continued tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
VICTORY
is REPORTED

Washington, May 11.-Villa has
wired his agency here that he has
destroyed General Obregon's left
wing, driving it back to Iraputo. He
said the fight began south of Leon
and he expects a decisive engagement
soon at Iraputo, where Obregon has
entrenched
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Presidents S Policy.

Washington, May 11.-President
Wilson told the newspaper men today
that his speech last night in Phia
delphia was not meant to define the
policy of the administration future
dealings with Germany. He said his
address was merely personal express
sion. Peace, honorably maintained,
was the keynote of last nights ad-
dress. He did not mention the Lusi-
tania.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Many Attend County
Y. NJ. G.. A. Convention

tary of the association, delivered one
of the ablest addresses ever heard
in the city on the work of the organ
ization.
Others who spoke briefly were
County Secretary w. d. McRae.
George w. Marston, San Diego mer-
chant; Raymond Dunning of Calex-
leo; Gerald Thomas of Imperial, Leo
Clark of Holtville and Principal w.
r. Randall of Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11

There was attendance of about $50
persons at the county convention OF
the Y. M. c. A. and the banquet az
the Tulane Cafe last evening.
L. j. Thomas of Imperial, chairman
of the county committee, presided,
and in a brief business session Coun-
ty Secretary Neil Locke made his an
nual report.
A. +. Roberts, international secre-
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Eagles in Session.

Fresno, May 1.-THE Eagles of
California assembled today in state
convention. Ex-State President Judge
Herbert Briggs welcomed them and
State President j. w. Cavanaugh re-
sponded. Business sessions were held
today, with a grand ball tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Insurance AnnulIed.

New York, May ll.-Insurance
companies have abandoned the issu-
ance of policies for travellers going
abroad, owing to the Lusitania disas-
ter. The Lusitania victims will cost
the companies $6,OOO,OO0 when poll
ces are paid. Vanderbilt's was the
heaviest.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
ROwell Speaks.

San Francisco. May 1.-THE Cali
fornia building at the exposition was
dedicated today. Representatives of
all counties were present. Chester
Rowell of Fresno, representing Gov
ernor Johnson, made an address.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Paris Suburb BOmbarded.

Paris, May 1.-Two German aero.
planes have bombarded st. Denis, a
northern suburb of Paris. Five sol
diers were wounded and some damage
DONE
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Roosevelt Loses Point.

Syracuse, May 1.-THE Roosevelt
defense in the Barnes case received a
blow when the court today ruled out
as evidence all the testimony regard
ing the state printing graft. Barnes
is expected to testify before night.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Suicides Body Found.

Santa Monica, May 1.-THE body
of a man washed ashore Sunday has
been identified as that of Paul
Schultz, aged 30 years, who commit
ted suicide by leaping from pier at
Santa Barbara, March "a.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Victoria Is Quiet.

Victoria, May 1.-THE city is quiet
and no further rioting as a result of
the Lusitania affair is expected.
Mounted troops are patrolling the
streets.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Steamer Sailings Cancelled.

London, May 11.-Scheduled sail
ings of Cunard liners for America
Saturday have been cancelled. The
Mauretanias trip, scheduled for May
%, also is cancelled.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Bills Signed.

Sacramento, May 1.-THE COVER
nor has signed the Mouser automobile
bill and the corporation license tax
bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Italian Tension Is
Reported Slackened

Rome, May 1.-THE government
continued silent today on the Austri-
an situation. There is every evidence,
however, that yesterdays tension is
relaxed. 1t is understood the Austrian
note at least made further delibera-
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11

Married Today-Charles Rowland
Stanton and Josephine Marie May
hew were married today by Rev. Os-
car Sweeney.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
TO Seek Vengeance.

Rosslyn, Wash, May 1l.-Danie!
Lambie will leave Thursday for New
oYrk, accompanied by four other eX-
York, accompanied by four other eX-
Germany. Lambie's wife and 2 chill
dren are believed to have been
drowned on the .Lusitania and he is
determined to avenge their death.
Riverside, May Ill. W. Irvine,
commercial traveller, who has sold Ger
man hardware for the last 28 years,
notified his New York house today
that he will never again sell German
goods, as a result of the Lusitanla al
fair.
He said his samples are here now
held pending orders from his employ
ers as to their disposition. He ad-
vocates a commercial boycott OF Ger
many. -.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11

tions possible, offering to make more
liberal concessions than were expect
ed, but the governments secrecy is
causing alarm yet. Various reports
are circulated, unchallenged by the
government.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-05-11
Lusitania Affair Proves
Greatest of All Problems

Washington, May 1.-THE sinking
of the Lusitania has developed the
greatest of all problems, and the
feeling is growing that it will prob
ably at least result in breaking diplo-
matte relationship with Germany.
1t seems inevitable that President
Wilson will demand immediate assur-
ance that there will be no repetition
Of such warfare, and that Germany
will refuse to give this assurance.
There is strong sentiment in some
quarters in favor of the government
declaring the a"+"-of German subma-
rines to be pir; joining our
mosquito fleet and hydroplanes with
those of England to rid the seas of
these underwater craft.
President Wilson has not yet made
his policy known, but it is expected
that he will state in emphatic Ian
guage that these continued violations
of international rules Of warfare shall
stop at once.
Washington, May 11.-President
Wilson held long conference with the
cabinet today. The meeting lasted
much longer than usual and after it
bad adjourned neithgt the cabinet
members nor the White House would
comment. 1t is accepted, however
that they discussed the Lusitania af-
fair. ....#.- ...... ).
The president remained silent today
after an announcement regarding his
Philadelphia speech. ..#5 .,
1t is generally believed the latter
announcement was intended to convey
the impression that he would act
firmly in the present case, despite
his personal views as expressed at
Philadelphia. ..i.s.. ,se. - ..#f
An official close to the president
said: ,........ .-... -.
"There will be no uncertainty in
dealing with the Lusitania situation.
When the president speaks, the ma
tion will be proud of him" 81:
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
Fondis and Vicinity

Lawrence Driever is working for j. S.
Gheen this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Howard spent las.
Sunday at E. M. Stills.
Newton Tripp is going to put in crop
IN j. W. Howard's place
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson have returned
from business trip to Denver.
Mrs. John Fickle and children visited
At VIM. Beaman's last Saturday.
Mrs. Gheen and daughters spent last
Monday with the Misses Corlew.
John Hurley visited at George Con
arroe's last Saturday and Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gheen were calling at
John Underhill's last Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Casey and son Mervin
visited at Lewis Driever's last Sunday.
j. s. Gheen has rented Sol Budy S
place this year and is putting in crop
on it.
Roy McFarlin is at home for short
stay before returning to his claim south
OF Calhan.
J.J. McFarlin is Threatened with ap-
pendicitis again and will probably un-
dergo an operation.
II. g. Durham of Boulder, represent
ing st. Joe, Missouri, nurseries, is can.
vassing this part OF the county.
w. e. Brunell has returned from a
trip to Boulder and is going to "bach'
for while, Mrs. Brunell remaining IN
Boulder to spend the summer with her
parents.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
BijOu Basin.

Al Cox was in the Basin Sunday.
Mrs. James Durkee visited at Limon
last week.
Mr.. James Durkee went to Denver
this week
DR.. Wilson of Eastonville was in the
Basin Monday.
Walter Colbert was in the Basin after
load of hay this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. l.. Holden autoed to
Colorado Springs last week.
Miss Dorothy Kelly is spending the
week at the james Cole home.
Miss Anna Colbert spent several days
with Mrs. Will Colbert at Peyton last
week.
Mrs. Allen OF Denver returned to heI
home this week after months visit at
z. l.. Holden's.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
EastoAville News

Our post office has been moved into
the store Of j. II. Ragsdale.
Mr.. }. N. Kinney OF Table Rock was a
Denver visitor on Monday and Tuesday.
Mr.. Joseph Peterson of Westminster
has. purchased the blacksmith shop here.
Eastonville Sunday school is invited
to an all-day service at Peyton next Sun
day.
Mr.. N. Cohen received two cars OF
steers from the Denver market on We'd
nesday Of last week.
The Colorado & Southern has shipped
out Of Eastonville in the past two weeks
fifty-five cars Of ties.
Mrs. Frank Evans, who recently under
went an operation in Denver hospital
returned home on Sunday.
Announcements have been received
here OF the graduation of Edwin Berry
from the Colorado Springs High school
Mrs. David Campbell of Table Rock is
entertaining her sister, Mrs. Eta Ditte-
more, and friend, Mrs. Trott of Denver
Mrs. Richard Aver, Mr.. Ralph Aver,
Mr.. Wallace Kirk, Mrs. Frank Kirk
Miss Hazel Kirk and Mrs. Fred Kinney
were among those who motored to the
Springs this week.
The Colorado & Southern has removed
Mr.. l.. A. Parenteau, our station agent
to Elbert. We are sorry to lose Mr.
Parenteau, but are glad to see him get q
better position. We congratulate Ell
bert on having secured his services.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
Rock Butte

Mr.. Jsmison sports new Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mayberry visited
Miss II. S. Jones Sunday.
Mr.. Ahl is remodeling his residence.
Mr.. w. l.. Potter is the carpenter.
Mr.. Bentley bought some young cattle
of G. +. Wight the first of the week.
Mr.. Geo. Maybcrry came home Satur-
day from Denver and is at work again.
Mr.. Albert Reynolds has installed a
new milking machine. He says its fine.
Albert Wight and family and Will
Smarsh visited at the Wight home Sun
day.
Tom Williams aud George Mead are
excavating for an addition to their black
smith shop and expect to connect with
the garage formerly occupied by Ernest
Jones.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
Big Springs

Miss Amelia Gabardi is staying with
Mrs. Roehling this week.
Mrs. j. w. Good and son Warren went
to Eibert on business Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaver and son Clay ton
are spending a few days in Denver.
Mr.. d. c. Corbett was seen bringing
home brand-new corn planter one day
last week.
The Fondis ball team played the south
road team last Sunday, Fondis winning
once more.
Mrs. j. A. Bohlen and son Everett
came up from Denver Monday morning
and will spend few weeks with rela-
tivee here.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
Cameron Notes.

G. b, Brown and family visited at the
Pottenger home Sunday.
Miss Mary Clugy returned last Friday
from an extended visit at Stratton, Colo.
Mr.. j. Christian has game foot be-
cause of taking an exceedingly hot foot
bath.
Alice Clugy and Esther Brown visited
at the II. hoppmann home Tuesday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Guthals entertained
Mr.. and Mrs Hoppmann and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Guthals at dinner Sunday.
Some OF the Cameron people took in
the class play given by the Elizabeth
High school graduating class on rues-
day evening.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28

There was an old man, and he had a
wooden leg.
He had no money, and he wouldn't beg;
He had piece of pipe and a twelve
inch board.
And be said TO himself. ~ guess III
build Ford
With gallon of "gas" and a quart Of
oil,
And piece of wire to make coil,
-Four great big spools and nn old tin
can,
He hammered them together, and the
d thing ran.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
Sidney Siftings

Miss Dorothy Kelly is visiting this
week at the Cole home.
Carl Mathews came up from Colorado
Springs and spent Sunday at home.
Mr.. James Webber went to Denver
last week and purchased large team of
horses.
Mrs. NJ. Burgess of McFall, Mo-, who
visited at Frank Lamar's a few days last
week is now visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Henry Lamar
There will be meetings at the Sidney
school Friday and Saturday evening,
also Sunday morning and afternoon and
basket dinner. Rev. Garrett will be
present.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28

Sharon, the six-year-old son of
Chas. Litherland, was severely
kicked by an old horse. The
horses hoof struck a glancing
blow and cut a cash about two
and one-half inches in length in
his scalp, leaving the skull ex-
posed but did not knock the boy
unconscious. He was hanging
on the horses tail while the other
boys were tickling the horse to
make him buck. Sharon says he
doesn't like the tail hold" any
more. DR.. Witter is attending
him and he is getting along nicely.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-05-28
Bison Valley
(From Lazy BILL

Miss Hattie Allison is now able to be
up.
Jones and Allison were out buying up
cattle Monday.
Mrs. Gist, an aunt of Mr.. and Mrs
Harlow from Denver, arrived Tuesday to
pay them visit.
Quite Jack johnson affair occurred
Sunday evening. Let us hope the boys
will not be quite so argumentayive again.
A large crowd attended the ball game