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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16
Hold Service In Four states.

Durango, Colo.-A unique religious
service was held at Four Corners BY
four Episcopal churchmen one stand
ing in Colorado. one In Utah, one in
Arizona and one In New Mexico. The
services were held during trip
through the Shlprock Indian reservA
tion. Those participating were Bishos
Brewster OF western Colorado Bishop
Paul Jones Of Utah, Bishop Howdeu
of New Mexico and Dean Smith. ror
resenting the bishop OF Arizona. All
were here for the eighth annual Epis
copal convocation, which just closed.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16
British Laud Wilson for osmands.

London-"President Wilson," says
the Daily Chronicle. has at last
spoken out. His note to the German
government is studiously courteous.
but is very firm in substance. There
is ono paragraph which will jar ON
BRITISH feeling. 1t is that in which he
alludes to what he calls the humane
and enlightened attitude hitherto as
sumed by the German government In
matters Of International right In
view of Germany's fragrant violation
OF International right and the laws of
warfare. these compliments sound
strangely to the English ear. With
this reservation we think that the
note is worthy OF the great country
whence 1t emanates."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16
Pioneer Miner Accused Of Fraud.

Denver.--Joseph w. Parker, pio-
neer miner former associate OF the late
Winfield Scott Stratton and ]. r.
Milliken. st. Louis millionaire, slept
on a rude mattress in q county jail
cell. He is facing a charge Of fraudu-
lently obtaining about $500 from the
Golden Cycle mine. Mr.. Parker dis
covered the Golden Cycle mine. 1t
has brought more than $50. 100000 to
its owners, but the man in the county
Jail sold the property for $500.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16
Graft Ring Charged at Denver jail.

Denver.-Charging graft among the
officials of the county Jail and alleg-
ing that men were stripped OF their
money while incarcerated. Mrs. Bes-
sic Underhill. wife OF Ben Underhill.
listed by the police as . lead pipe
thief and ex-convict. and John c. Mon
fort, former sheriff of the Kangaroo
Court in the lower south wing Of the
county jail. have submitted affidavits
to attorneys representing group OF
citizens. and the Colorado Prison As
sociation, to substantiate their allsgar
.eions.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16
rhaw Transferred From rombs.

New York.-Supreme Court Justice
Hendrick signed an order transferring
Harry X. Thaw from the Tombs to the
custody of the sheriff in Ludlow street
jail This was done in response to
request from Thaw's counsel, who had
complained that Thaw was suffering
from rheumatism and throat trouble.
and did not receive sufficient exercise
In the Tombs. Thaw's counsel made
the request in the event there was
further delay In the jury trial to test
his sanity.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16
FISHER, FIRST SEA LORD, QUITS
HIS POST BECAUSE HE CAN
NOT AGREE WITH CHURCHILL.
COALITION IS PLANNED
EXPECT LIBERAL MEMBERS TO
RETIRE TO MAKE WAY FOR MEN
OF CONSERVATIVE PARTY.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London.-The resignation OF the
reteran sailor. Lord Fisher, from his
post of first sea lord of the admiralty.
because he and his nominal civilian
superior. Winston Spencer Churchill,
.irst lord of the admiralty, have been
Inable to work together. is probably
he first step toward a sweeping re-
organization of the British govern
nent
A coalition cabinet composed of the
strongest men of both political par
lies is believed to be the probable so
lution of the governments difficulties.
The retirement of several members
If the Liberal cabinet to make way
Tor the strongest men of the Conserv-
ltive party is confidently expected
The reorganization follows serious
luarrels between the ministers.
Premier Asquith will remain at the
head of the government in any event.
with Lord Kitchener and Sir Edward
Grey respectively the war and for
sign ministers. in undisputed posses
,io nof their present posts, while Da-
Elu l-lOyu SeOTSe, tue CudhSciioi VI
The exchequer. and Mr.. Churchill prob
ably will take new positions.
OF the Conservatives, Andrew Bonar
Law. the opposition leader in the
House of Commons, former Premier
Balfour, Lord Derby and Austin Cham
berlain almost certainly would enter
the cabinet; and either Lord Curzon.
Lord Milnor or the Earl OF SelbOrne.
from the Conservative leaders in the
House Of Lords.
The Labor party would probably be
by the Right Honorable
Arthur Henderson. its chairman. and
there is talk of both the Irish leaders.
John Redmond and Sir Edward Car
son, becoming members.
The news from the Gallipoii penin-
suia, in other words. the Dardanelles.
was thoroughly satisfactory. Earl
Kitchener declared.
Speaking OF the German attack on
the allied front near Ypres. Earl
Kitchener said: ''In this attack the
enemy, employed vast quantities OF
poisonous gases and our soldiers and
our French allies were utterly unpre-
pared for this diabolical method OF at
tack which undoubtedly had been long
and carefully prepared"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16

Ss4-Relief Thomas Campbell. We
toed April II. 1915.
S04-Mutual Insurance for employ
ers. Signed April 10. 1918.
g. C. r. No. Colorado, Wyoming
Day Stock Show. Signed Jan. Il.
1915.
H. j. r. No. 16.-Special committee
of public welfare. Signed May !.
1915.
H j. r. No. 15-Amend constitution
for constitutional convention. Vetoed
May s, 1915.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16
Send. Family Away for Protection.

Cheyenne. Wyo.-Fearing further
attempts to assassinate them, George
Weller, whose home twice was dyna-
mited, sent his wife and younger five
children to Hanover. Kan. His oldest
son, Is, he kept with him and states
that they will hold the fort" and
await developments. The police be-
lieve they have evidence that the dy-
namiting was done by Italians and ar
reste are expected.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16
Fair Commissioner Named.

Santa Fe. N. M.-Acting Governor
de Baca appointed Robert E. Putney
Of Albuquerque member of the State
Fair Commission to succeed Simon
Sterin OF Albuquerque, resigned.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16
Date for Rate .JearInos js Set.

Washington.-Hearin on the rates
and practices of the express COM
panies was set by the Interstate Com
merce Commission for May 26 at
Washington.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16

Denverite Kills Self In New York.
New York-A man supposed to be
A. D. Wietbrec. merchant Of Denver.
committed suicide on the ramble in
Central park by drinking poison.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16

Idaho Postmaster Appointed.
Washington.-Presid Wilson ap.
pointed r. l.. Pennell postmaster o1
Lewiston. Idaho.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16
snodsr.s. Food Co. Vetoed April II.

snodgrass Food Co. Vetoed April II.
1915.
421-Act relating to public utilities
Amend sub. (E) Sec. 2 2-(D). Signed
April 9. 1915.
422-Declare transportation of pas
sengers, freight public utility, Placing
titney bus companies under control
public utility commission. Signed
April 12. 1918.
429-ProvidinE for sale Of Alcohols
by druggists for manufacturing pur-
poses Signed April 10. 1915.
431-Pay expenses commission to
make examination and recommend
site Panama exposition. Vetoed April
II. 1915.
508-Providing reduction of cities OF
lower grade towns. Signed April -.
1915.
e2-Short appropriation : Capitol
managers. Signed Feb. 10. 1915.
377-Sayre Newton Lumber Co.
Vetoed April IT. 1915.
s. C. R. No colorado and wyo-
ming Day stock show. Signed Jan.
16. 1915.
S. ]. NJ No. members to Con-
gress relating to mining experiment
stations. Signed March 4. 1915.
S. ]. r. No. 6-Legislative commits
sion to visit institutions for informa-
tion. Signed April ., 1915.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-10-16

western Newspaper Union News Service.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-01-22
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

THERE seems to be no constitution in Tennes-
see other than the will of a Democratic
Legislature.
DYE. rum and rottenness seem to be the chief
IL characteristics of the administration now
enthroned at Nashville.
CATISFIED grunts of the swine with their
y enouts in the sWill at Nashville can be
heard from Carter to Shelby.
livery effort made to humiliate and bellttie
II Governor HOOPER in the last days OF MS
official career will react upon those who sought
his discontinue
THE reasons given by Governor HOOPER Tor
not attending the inaugural ceremonies
are sufficient why gentleman should not asso-
ciate with hoodlums.
OF THE vast number of papers that have been
~ throwing spasms on account OF ex-Oov-
ernor Co1oUTT's article, not single one has
had the nerve to deny its truth
THE hest issue that the G. 0. P. could possl
L blv have is the worthlessness and lncompe'
tencv Of the Democratic party. And 1t IS not
necessary to hunt for the proof
TTNHE, treatment aCCOTutu OOFOAAioA
the Regular Democrats, during two admin
istrations. should bring the blush OF shame 10
tho cheeks of fair-minded Tennesseans.
MIR. WILSON is represented in cartoon as
lVl drinking his first term cup OF coffee
He is very liable to find at its bottom some
dregs that will not be as palatabe as ne could
wish.
Il 60
THE statement that canvass OF the Vo'e lor
L Governor shows RYE's majority to be 2O'.
o7o is of no consequence what it is remembered
that i conld have been 900, 800, with no means
of refuting it.
vCOyERNOR HOOPER has been good
" Governor, but Tom c. RYE has an oP-
nortunity to be better one" says the hickman
County Citizen. Why shouldn't ne with the ex-
ample that is set before him!
AS A lawyer, and Covernor-elect, Mr.. kYE was
n fully aware that Governor HooPERs con-
stitutional rights we're to be trampled upon IN
the most shameful manner. nice example,
truly, to set before people!
ATA time when panic threatened tins nation
n one Republican idea that Democrats TOOK
immediate advantage of was the ALDRIcH'VREE-
LAND currency law. Compare its efficiency with
that bedraggled abortion now trying t" 90 Dusi-
ness as the Federal Reserve Banks and draw
your own conclusions.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-01-22

TN CASE shoes should go to SO per pair, we
know of certain parties who will be mighty
apt to 60 barefooted.
OUR prediction is that Tom c. RYE will be as
~ big failure as Governor as WOODROW
WILSON is as President.
IF, in two years, Governor Hooper shall de-
eide to lop off ten days of Governor RYES
term what howl there will be.
TT NEED surprise nobody to find that Germany
is behind the Mexican movement, so tar as en-
barrassing England is concerned.
TT CAN not be truthfully said that decency is
one of the imperial virtues of the Demo
cratic horde now infesting Nashville.
DEST advice the Democratic party is receiving
- is from Democratic newspapers that are
advocating the return to protective tariff
THE virtues of the Democratic are best re-
membered by those who know nothing
about it, except what has been told to them
WHEN the "gang" at Nashville needs man
w of the stripe of LEVINE, what does the
constitution of the State of Tennessee mean
to it?
lion. GRANT SIMONDS was honored with
an appointment on the Committee on
Mines and Mining, one on which he is we'll
qualified to serve.
MAN spent $500 trying to get an interview
NI with ANDREW CARNEGIE without results.
ANDY had like experience trying to secure IN
formation peace, only he spent more coin.
WHEN Governor RYE purposes to improve
w upon the administrations of Governor
Hooper, he will have to show more than has
appeared on the surface, so far.
WHAT is wrong with the proposition OF that
w Michigan legislator who wants us to buy
Mexico from VILLA? We have plenty of men
who would sell the United States if they could
only find buyer.
MAYOR ROBERTS trip to Washington did
lVl not prove effective in calling off an inves-
tioation of the election frauds in Indiana. Had
Congressman been elected in the Memphis
district last fall, things in Tennessee might now
be different.
THE fact that Republican has filled the CUB
ernatorial chair in far aber manner than
any of his Democratic predecessors is RESPONSE
BILE for the anmosity shown Governor HOOPER.
A bic. strong, conscientious man always excites
envv and malice in the hearts OF the low and
contemplate.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-01-22

TT IS noticeable that the President has very
L little to say about dividing Mexican! lands
among the PeonS.
THE latest dope is that Secretary BRYAN had it
in mind to resign last october. He will
probably wish he had
TT MAY result in Mr. BRYAN leaving the cabi-
net before the time he is reported to have
set for the happy event.
THERE is every indication that the President
l. hasn't the same grip on the present Con-
gress that he had on its predecessor.
CINCE that Indianapolis speech, Secretary NC,
y ADoos presidential boom has been placed
on ice. Father-in-law wants it again.
THE difference between 6rst-class Governor
L and second-class lawyer will be apparent
to intelligent people before very long,
MEXICO has a new President, and now If the
lVI United States only had one-just case
of watchful waiting and the thing is done.
TT THE Governor of great State can concur
l. in violation of the law does he not stul-
tify himself when he takes an oath to uphold 1t!
DOTTEN as has been the Democratic party in
IL Tennessee for twenty years, it has sur
passed all previous efforts in the past few weeks
THOSE papers that were so loudly Dragging
l. about what free trade would do to1 this
country seem to be very quiet about what it has
done.
THE people of Tennessee have traded their
L birthright for mess of pottage and it will
be very apparent before another two years roll
around.
GOVERNOR RYE has been inaugurated, but
" it will take time to develop whether or
or not LEA or CRUMp will decide to relieve him
of the real duties of the office.
DY OVERRIDING the constitution and out
ID raging every sense of decency, the Tennes-
see Legislature has set precedent without
parallel in the history of statehood in this
country.
THE Chattanooga Times insists that Governor
L HOOPER should have invoked the law IN
behalf of his constitutional rights. That might
have been all right had it not been for the tact
that the Legislature set the law aside.
AS THE constitution of the United States de-
n clares against its officials holding two sltu-
ations, LUKE ought to resign either as senator
or acting Governor of Tennessee. But may be
the Tennessee Legislature has abolished the
United States constitution!
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-17
GUILD HOLDS AN
ALL-DAY MEETING

The Presbyterian Guild had most
profitable and enjoyable all-day meet
ing at the home of Mrs. j. w. Chap
man, corner of Seventh and Hamil-
ton, yesterday.
More than 40 ladies partook of the
bounteous luncheon which was served
at 1890.
Besides being a success as a social
affair, considerable sewing was ac-
complished and the membership OF
the organization was augmented by
the addition of several new names.
The Guild is preparing for an After
Easter sale, due notice of which will
appear later.
Mrs. Chapman was made an honor
ary member of the Guild. and in de-
parting for their several homes every
one present gave expression to feel
ings of gratefulness to the hostess for
her cordial hospitality.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-17
Blockade Will Impose
Heavy Losses on i. S.

WASHINGTON, MARCH IT,.
THE STOPPING OF AMERICAN
IMPORTS FROM GERMANY WILL
RESULT IN 100000 DAILY LOSS
TO THE UNITED STATES IN GUS
TOMS, 1T WAS ESTIMATED To-
DAY BY SENATOR'S HOKE SMITH
OF GEORGIA AND WALSH OF
MONTANA.
THE BRITISH DECREE ALSO
WILL REDUCE THE WORLDS
COTTON CONSUMPTION BY 10000
BALES A WEEK.
THE PRESIDENT Is DEVOTING
ALMOST ALL HIS ATTENTION To
INTERNATIONAL PROBLEMS To-
DAY. THE ADMINISTRATION
WILL IGNORE ENGLAND'S AT
TEMPT To JUSTIFY THE BLOCK
ADE BY COMPARING 1T WITH
THE NORTH'S ACTION AGAINST
THE SOUTH IN THE CIVIL WAR.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-17
Visitors Are Looking
Over LeVees TODAY

Promptly on time, the congressional
party, headed by Congressman and
Mrs. William Kettner, reached FL Cen
tro late yesterday afternoon and were
directed to the Oregon hotel, where
they were met by a local committee
and where lunch was served at 7:15.
E. +. Howe presided at the table,
briefly welcoming the visitors, after
winch w. +. Holt spoke of the great
work accomplished in the reclama-
tlon OF this region, and l.. j. Thomas
OF Imperial, president of the Impe-
rial Valley Chamber of Commerce.
added word of welcome, and Con-
gresham kettner spoke briefly as an
intermediary between the people here
and the visitors.
AS the party have had strenuous
experience for several days and were
tired out, there was but little speak
ing, and the remarks of the visitors
were reserved until tonight, at the
public reception to be given in the
lodge room in Masonic Temple.
The visitors who sat at the table
were: Senator McComben of North
Dakota; Congressman and Mrs. John
son OF Washington, Congressman and
Mrs. Gordon Of Ohio, Congressman
and Mrs. Brlttin of Illinois, Congress-
man and Mrs. Taylor of Colorado,
congressman and Mrs. Steenerson of
Mlnnosta, Congressman and Mrs. No
IAN and Congressman and Mrs. Kett-
ner, Of California, and Adolph Art
sil1en, who is accompanying Mr.. and
Mrs. Britten on their tour, which will
be extended to the Orient.
Local people acting as the reception
committee included w. f. Holt, /. J..
Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Collins.
Frank Reading, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
=. Place, Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Holt.
Mr.; and Mrs. A. w. Swanson, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Y. Wachtel, Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Coggins, Mr.. and Mrs.
b. K. Brundage, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F.
Seymour, Mr.. and Mrs. M. w. Will
liams, Mrs. Bird E. Hobby, Mr.. and
Mrs. o. B. Tout and Mr.. and Mrs.
&. f. Howe.
Off for Mexico.
About this morning the visitors
were in autos bound for CaleXico.
where they will take a special train
for the levees and Laguna dam. They
will be accompanied on this trip by
Governor Cantu of Lower California,
guard of Mexican soldiers and the
Mexican Military Band.
Returning, the party will reach
here in time for lunch, after which
they will attend the reception.
The County Federation of Women's
Clubs has appointed as a reception
committee to meet the visiting ladies
tonight Mrs. w. S. Fawcett, Mrs. D.
Y. Noland, Mrs. Phil ID. Swing, Mrs
A. G. Campbell, Mrs C. E. Paris, Mrs.
W. G. Conley, Mrs. J. V. Wachtel, Jr
of Ell Centre; Mrs. Warren Currier of
Holtville and Mrs. J. NJ. Edmonds of
CaleXico.
Phil d. Swing will preside tonight
and Mrs. Conley will speak on behalf
of the women. The social committee
of the Women's Ten Thousand Club
will preside over the refreshments.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-17
COUNTY PURCHASE
COMPLETED TODAY

Despite the yelled promises of per-
sons who opposed the initial proposal
TO carry the matter to the courts if
necessary to prevent the acquisition
OF the Vencill property adjoining the
court house. peace and quietude
marked the special meeting of the su-
pervisors at the court house TODAY.
when final plans were completed for
the purchase of the addition. Only
Tour members of the board were pres
lent and after a tentative contract had
been drawn up the document was
placed in the hands of District At
torney Galen Nichols for formal com
pletion.
According to the motion passed bv
the board, $19,500, less $49.48 for paw
ing bond, is the price agreed upon. The
payment, it was agreed, would be
made before July of this year.
The plan, as outlined during the
initial steps Of the discussion, will be
to move some of the overcrowded
county offices from their present
quarters to the building ADJOINING
where the officials will have the ad-
vantage of added light and better
ventilation. The court house now has
a frontage of 80 feet and the addi-
tion of the Vencill property will in
crease the area of the county building
to 100X140.
Half the Vencill property at pres
ent is unoccupied, while the remain
der is occupied by the Imperial Coun-
ty Title Company and the Imperial
Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-17
FATAL ACCIDENT IN
VENICE AUTO RACE

Venice, Cal, March 17.-R. f. Du.
rant in the Chevrolet got away first
IN the Venice Grand Prix race al
ll:l5, followed at l5-second intervals
by others. Within minutes the en-
tire Il racers were clinging to the
track.
Glenn Martin in an aeroplane dipped
dlzzily over the heads of the 10000
spectators as the big cars leaped into
motion.
In the twentieth lap Rickenbacker
was leading in a Maxwell. Time.
50:41: :36. Rucksetel, in a Mercer. sec.
ond, 2 minutes behind; Klein, in Puen-
te Pronto. third
Eddie Pullen was forced to with
draw his Mercer Just as the race start
ed, because of engine trouble.
Lecain withdrew his Chevrolet in
the eighteenth lap.
Nikrent, in Mercer, also withdrew
leaving 18 cars in the race at the
twentieth lap.
AT the end of the fortieth lap Rick.
enbacher, in a Maxwell, was main
tanning his lead. Time, 1:43:31 4-5.
Lewis, in Stutz, second; Rucksell
in a Mercer, third; Klein, in Prom.
to Puente, fourth.
Six cars had been withdrawn. They
were krant in Stutz, Hughes in Ono,
Pullen i'll Mercer. Lecain in Chevro-
lets, Morris in National and Nikrent
in Mercer, leaving Is cars in the race.
Several scorers were injured when
the automatic score board was blown
to the ground, carrying them with it.
c. w. Gilfalen was seriously hurt
and rushed to the field hospital
Rickenbacher was compelled tc
withdraw in the fiftieth lap and Ruck.
stell took the lead. Time, 2:10:40 2-5
Lewis, in Stutz, second; Hearne, in
Case, third.
J. Cortiz, aged 72, was struck by
John Marquis car and probably fa-
tally injured when he stepped onto the
track in his excitement. Several mem
bers Of the family witnessed the acct
dent; Cortiz is a wealthy retired
rancher.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-17
Denies German Claim.

Valparaiso, March 1.-THE Ger
man assertions that the Dresden was
sunk by the British in neutral waters
is denied by Lieutenant Commander
Fielding of the British auxiliary
cruiser Drama, one of the attacking
ships.
He said: "The question can easily
be settled by locating the hull of the
Dresden. Our squadron first sighted
her II miles off Juan Fernandez isl
and. The cruiser Glasgow, our fast
est vessel, led the chase, with the
Kent and Drama following. The
Glasgow opened fire at short range
and fired several shots before the
Dresden got into action. By that
time she was running toward the
coast"
Valparaiso, March 17.-Chilean
newspapers are united in declaring
that both the British and German
ships violated Chilean neutrality when
the Dresden was sunk. They allege
the Dresden was within 400 yards OF
the coast when it was fired on.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-17
AUDIT is BEGUN
OF CITY BOOKS

w. B. Sheldon, C. P. A., and county
and city auditor, began quarterly
audit of the city books yesterday. Only
l audit has been made of the city
books since the appointment of Mr.
Sheldon and this covered a period Of
9 months Of the city business.
Since Mr.. Sheldon began his duties
as city auditor he has installed new
systems in many of the city clerical
departments and probably the most
important of these is the change he
has wrought in checking up the rec
ords of water users connected with the
city mains. According to Mr.. Shell
don this system is more satisfactory
than that used in many large cities.
Mr.. Sheldon, who is also city audi
tor of Holtville, has recently complet-
ed an audit of the books of that city
Imperial Valley press., 1915-03-17
Seen From GERMANY.

Berlin, March II Via Sayville by
wireless THE French are attacking
the German trenches in the Cham
pagne district, it is officially an
nounced. The attacks west of Perthes
were unsuccessful, but assaults north
of Mensil continue.
The French have been driven from
the trenches southwest of Vauquois
plateau and two French attacks south
west of Pont a Mousson have failed.
The Germans have captured a cliff
northwest of Arras after three days
of battle.
Artillery duels in the Vosges con-
tinue.
There have been no important de-
velopments in Poland.