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Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Fewer Women Re gister.

Los Angeles, April 16.-The num-
ber of women eligible to vote has
fallen from "A per cent of the total
registration to 43 per cent, it was
announced by Registrar McAleer to-
day. The number of women regis
tered for the coming municipal pri-
maries is 87,278.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
PAROLE OFFICER
HERE INVESTIGATING

r. E. Langworthy, state parole of
ficer, is in Ell Centre investigating
the record of w. H. Kline, convicted
here in 1911 on an assault charge and
sentenced to 10 years in San Quen-
tin penitentiary. Kline, who is now
54 Years old, has served almost hall
his sentence and is seeking parole.
He was tried in the local court in
1911 after he had attacked Charles
Harmon with an automatic revolver,
inflicting one bullet wound.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Huerta a Murderer.

Seattle, April 16.-The flat declara-
tion that Huerta ordered the Madero
assassination was made by Colonel Nj.
Perez Romero, Carranzista ministerto
japan, before sailing today.
Everyone on the ground knew Hu-
erta was guilty." he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
AnolOgy for Chile

London, April 16.-Admisslon that
the German cruiser Dresden was sunk
in the neutral waters of Chile is ae-
companied by the announcement that
full apology has been offered Chile.
1t is stated, however, that the Dres-
den was flying its colors and its guns
were trained when it was attacked
and sunk within the Smile limit of
Juan Fernandez Island harbor.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Ventura County Day.

San Francisco, April 16.-Ventura
county dedicated its exhibit at the
exposition today. The ceremonies
were participated in by hundreds of
Southern Californians. f. A. Ship
ley, fair commissioner of Ventura. and
William Shells, supervisor from Ven
tura county, delivered the addresses.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Will Want Americans.

San Francisco. April l6.-Young
Americans will be needed to repopu-
statement by DR.. d. M. Young, one
of the leading surgeons of America.
He predicted that great inducements
will be held out and ships will even
be sent to convey them abroad, with
expenses paid.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Investigates Hollands Complaint.

Berlin, April l6 Via Amsterdam)-
The government has begun an inves-
tigation of the charge that a German
submarine sank the Dutch steamer
Katwyk, wheat-laden for the Neither
lands government. No official COM
ment is obtainable on Holland news
paper charges that the Germans de-
sank the vessel, knowing 1t
IN he neutral
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16

The last touches are being put on
the Barbara Worth Hotel, and fur
niture by the carload is now being
placed.
There was some delay in the receipt
of the last consignment of tile for
the lobby and dining room. but that
is here and being laid rapidly.
The scaffolding has been removed
from the lobby, the beautiful paint
ings are now all in place, and the fin
ishing work is in progress.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Air Raid on
England Is
Under Way
ZEPPELIN TODAY GETS
WITHIN 80 MILES
OF LONDON
SCOUTING EXPEDITION
Great Fleet of Aircraft Is Expected to
Raid Britain's Capital in the
lmmediate Future.
(By Edward l.. Keen)

London. April 16.-Even while
the admiralty officials conferred
regarding last nights second Yep
pelin, which was the second ap-
pearance on successive nights. Ger
man aircraft appeared within 81
miles of London this afternoon and
dropped bombs.
Two aeroplanes appeared at Sit
tingbOurne, coming from Margate.
One aviator passed over Canter-
bury cathedral. but dropped no
bombs there.
Several bombs fell on the out
skirts of SittingbOurne, with but
little damage.
Three British aerOplanes rose and
one exchanged shots with the Ger
mans, who fled. Earlier it had
passed above Haversham, dropping
several bombs.
The admiralty is holding cOntin-
uOus sessions, planning the aerial
defense.
The impression is growing that
the next few days are likely TO see
the long deferred German aerial
raid.
1t is generally believed that to-
days aeroplane movement is
scouting expedition.
An Amsterdam dispatch said
Count Zeppelin had arrived at Cux-
haven.
A recapitulation of tOday's work
indicates that two women were in
jured and some property damaged
by last nights Zeppelin raid.
TOnight's reports indicate that at
least 3 taubes, and possibly more,
particip ated in the raid. One ma
chine passed over Canterbury in the
direction OF Dover and returned
later, loaded northeast.
Sheerness, England. April ia
German taube passed over here this
morning. Airguns were fired. The
Germans survived. but apparently
were hit. They then righted and
speeded away.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Steamer Disappears.

San Francisco, April l6.--Fears are
expressed that the steamer Limantour,
recently changed from Mexican to
American registration, has been seiezd
by Carranzistas at Acapulco. 1t put
into Acapulco several days ago and
has not been heard from since. 1t is
the property of the American-M Mex
leo Steamship Trading COMPANY.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Mt. Lassen Obscures Sky.

Redding, April 16.-Mount Lassen
registered its eighty eruption
at 4 this morning, the entire east
ern landscape being obscured by a
cloud of smoke and ashes.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
GRASSHOPPERS IN
HOLTVILLE DISTRICT

Reports from the Holtville district
state that much damage is being
Wrought by grasshoppers: Ranchera
are employing traps similar to those
used last year in checking the spread
of the pests.
Alfalfa and cantaloupe fields are
said to be the most heavily damaged.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Rombard Belpian Coast.

Berlin, April 16 (Wireless via Lon
dom British vessels have again
bombarded the Belgian coast, at Nieu-
port and Ostend, the war office has
announced. 1t is officially stated that
ro damage was done. and German
guns forced retirement. Infantry
clashes are reported from st. Eloi
and st. Mihiel, and 1,040 Russians
were captured about Kalvarya.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Mrs. Roosevelt RacOyering.

New York, April l6.-Mrs. Roose-
welt is rapidly recovering from the
operation. She will be able to re-
turn to Oyster Bay within weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Will Send Liberty Bell.

Philadelphia, April 16.-Mayor
Blankenburg today signed the resolu-
tion providing for sending the Liberty
bell to the exposition at San Fran
cisco.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Bunny Diving.

New York, April 16.-Physicians
said today that there is little hope
that John Bunny will live through the
day. He is gradually sinking.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Woman Robbed.

Sacramento, April 16.--Mrs |. |.
Egger. proprietress of Rudder Grange
hotel at Roseville was beaten, gagged
2 thugs. Most of the boarders are
railroad men. who paid their board
yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Wheat Burned.

Minneapolis, April 16.-Fire de-
stroyed 100000 bushels of wheat and
the Huhn grain elevator today.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16

Paris, April 16.-French airmen
bombarded the German headquarters
at Mezieres and Ostend today and
numerous bombs were dropped in both
places. The war office claimed con-
siderable damage was done.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16
Air Men Busy.

Paris, April 16.-A German aero
plane has bombarded Calais. Although
: bombs exploded, little damage was
done, the war office claimed. One
civilian was injured.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-16

Berlin, April Is (By wireless via
Sayville) French aviators in bonn
harding the undefended city of Frei-
burg killed two men and four chill
dren and wounded two men and eight
children, it is officially announced.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22
NEWS NOTES.

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Whitehead lef, on the Evans for Fox island and will be absent for a few weeks.
 J. J. Grady returned yesterday from Anchorage. He says that An chorage is a low, flat, dry country but looks good to him. Mr. Grady will return on the next boat for Anchor age.
 Roy Ashland and D C. Browne'l jr went out to the latter's camp near the old Brewer-Hayden mine this morn ing and expect to be gone a few days. AIr. Ashland states he will not re- turn uu he has met and mastered a bear
 Manager Randolph Of canncry at Seldovia had an operation performed on his finger yesterday
 John Barrett and James Fish, two weu-kuown insurance men. returned from Anchorage yesterday Mr. Bar rett is on the way to Glenwood Springs. Colorado, to attend the con vention of the New York Life Insm- ance company.
 Fred Tracy of the Alaska Steam ship company arrived by the overland route from Anchorage yesterday af- ternoon.
 Charles F. Heron came overland yesterday from his dredge at Sixmi'z creek.
 The Pioneer tells of the death of John Parks at Anchorage last Satur- day.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22
NEWS ITEMS RECEIVED
 FROM ADMIRAL EVANS.
New Post Office Building For An chorage and New City Get
 ting Water Supply.

Captain Geo. H. Whitney and Peter c. Peltret, United States Local in- spectors of hulls and boilers return ing from their annual tour of inspec- tion of steamers to the westward. They returned by way of Illiamna coming over to Seldovia on the steam CT Tyonic.
 Geo. A. Barton and wife, govern ment school teachers at Koggiung, Alaska, going outside for a vacation they have been stationed there for the past three years.
 Rev. E. H. Molony, of Valdez, re- turning from Anchorage. He has purchased two lots, the money was raised on the ground to purchase them. These lots are in the new townsite. Mir. Mallory will return to Anchorage after short stay at Val deg. and will then make arrange ments to build a reading room, which will be used as such during the week and services will be held in this same building on Sunday.
 T. c. West, prominent San Fran cisco lawyer who came north to rep resent the Alaska Northern R. R. in it's case against John E. Ballaine, got a postponment of the case and it will come up at the next term of court at Valdez.
 John Parks, a miner and member of the Western Federation of Miners, A. B. and Moose, died of quick con- sumption at Anchorage July 16. He was buried in the new townsite, Sun day July IS, quite a large crowd at tended the funeral. This IS the second death at Anchorage, the first being Frank AmestOy, who was killed by a tree falling on him.
 Frank A. Boyle, land office receiver who has been helping conduct the sale of the new townsite lots at Anchor age, is a passenger on board return ing to Juneau. He has with him a large sum of money which was tend cred him as first payments on the lots in the new townsite.
 The new post office building in the new tOwnsite was started Monday, July 19. There has been a whole block set aside for this property, two blocks for public parks, a block for childrens play grounds ard one for other federal buildings.
 A contract was let at Anchorage recently for the digging of cistern which will hold 5O,OOO gallons of wat CT. The hole will be 12 by 12 and will be bricked and cemented inside. This
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22

storage will supply the government buildings and yards.
 Right of way cleared to Matanuska coal fields, and graded to Seward Junction which is four miles from Anchorage, all ready to lay track to there.
 Chas. Crawford, who was heavy loser in the Valdez fire, returning to Valdez. It is understood that he will construct Sam Blum's new store at that place. He has been over at An chorage where he and Chas Bush, formerly of Valdez, of the cigar firm of Ingram & Bush are now in busi- ness at Anchorage.
 Harry C. Locke, HarbOr Master at Anchorage, going to Cordova on busi- ness.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22
FIRE IN GULCH.

A fire took place above the mouth ot the gulch yesterday and looked very serious for time until the men working for sam Graf on the pipe line and the fire department got to work on it. Chief Horuer and his men ran bucket line from the creek and with the aid of the electric com pany workers soon had the danger re- moved
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22
GREAT FOREST FIRES.

Great forest fires are now raging north of Sunrise across the Arm, ac- cording to Superintendent Anton Eide of the road commission who returned yesterday The fires will probably in- lict much damage as the timber in that neighborhood is fine. Another fire is raging on the Lynx creek trail.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22
MINERS CHEER LLOYD GEORGE.

CARDIFF, July 22-The Welsh miners who were out on strike gave Lloyd George the minister of munitions
 rousing demonstration yesterday to ratfy her accept ance of the compromise suggested by him for the ending of the strike which threatened the coal supply o the na Britain during the period of his public life, it is now ad mted even by his btereSt enemies that his ending of the coal strike is the greatest of a No other man could have done it but the who regarded as the pohlca idol of Wales
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22
RUSSIANS FIGHT AND RETREAT.

LONDON July 22-The Russians are fighting deSper aev north west and south of Warsaw, rather were
 fighting desperately but have been defeated to the west ward and are etreating the ViStua river fighting as they go They are also retreatng in the Baltic region
 and as it seems now the Germans are at least partially scceeding in their efforts to take the Polish capital and roll back the Hanks of the czars egons. The struggle in that quarter is watched with intense eageeSS by the people of Great Britain who begin to fear that the main Russian resistance is threatened with breaking.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22
REFUsE MUNITIONS CONTRACT.

BUFFALO, July 22-The Republic Metalware com pany has refused to accept contract for eighty million dollars worth of cartridges for the allied nations on the ground that they could not conscentouSy accept con tract make anything for the taking of human life Some other companies are said to be considering similar con- tracts from the same point of view but the majority are perfectly satisfied as they believe if they did not make the munitions someone else would.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22

Ladies HoleprooI Silk Hose in black and white. 8 pairs guaranteed for 8 months. Brown & Hawkins. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22

A Shirt Waist Dance will he held on Saturday at the 9th Avenue hall. Music by Mrs. McNeer and Mr. Rich. 7-22-St.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22

LADIES ATTENTION. - Dry goods at your own prices. Gingham. all kinds of cotton goods. Call at the Royal Bakery on 3rd St. Stock of Mrs. Tiffany. t-2l-zt
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22
AEROPLANES BOMBARD.

PARIS. July 22-Thirty German aerOplaneS lombard ed the railroad station at ConAanS yesterday but most of the bombs went wild and the damage inflicted was by no means serious No French aeroplaneS were in the neighborhood but the enemy withdrew when his anmnl- tinn was exhausted
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22
EXCHANGE

Equity of S2,OOO in new five room bungalow in Victoria, B. C., to eX- change for Seward property. Ad- ress "Ex" Gateway.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22
FOR SALE.

1 tent house l2 x 14 loored, part or completely furnished Inquire Green Candy Kitchen. 7-2O-5t
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22

Agents for Edison's phonographs. The best in the world. No needles to change. Brown & Hawkins. "Qual- ity First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22

See us before sending outside to' your iob printing.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22

Long distance telephone booth al The Branch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22

Long distance telephone booth at The Branch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22

Jimmie the Messenger. Phone Main 53. Anytime. Service P D. c.
The Seward gateway., 1915-07-22

When once the streets are graded, And this town takes on the air Of camp that has grown permanent, Of a city that is there"
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-12-23
50 THE PEOPLE MAY KNOW.

The Globe with discretion that the better part OF ao vs.
silent last week the school levy question but neE
of the Citizen with all hf enthusiasm and
ubeanc of youth and with knowledge oozng from every pore
conclusive he tells rush into the fray In
correspondent conjunction with the a4se Board OF Count
have reegated the County superintendent ana TN
various school boards to the put he IN the Knoere
class and the Globe patronzfngy tells ther lhe
financial condition of school distrc most carefully cons
by the County Commissioners and not single dsrc
be the least How comforting TO nave your
duties taken and out by officials with
such surprising knowledge Arvada even tell them
penny what will the schools of Jefferson County
ectors familiar with conditions and requirements in
in their respective districts fashioned idea set aside and
new governing body installed By peculiar process OF rea-
onng and figuring suitable the OCCASION taking the surplus in
Others and umbng the whole special and general into
lump for the county told that schools
will have through they at least for another
year Among other nconerus this correspondent says 1T is
undenab fact that school districts will be short actual
but fail why evyng body should be
expected protect these and by the overbden the bal
of the Districts No district has expected asked
this general eyng body County Commissioners for
avor All they did and which they had every
right that the school fund be left intact
last the before and for previous and
surplus deficits in individual districts be provided for or taken
OF by the special ves made the school boards these
and evidence that this the intent and of the
school boards % of SO districts reduced their eve all the
from 10 while districts increased them slight
ly. the other Is districts retaining the same levy
This large reduction in the special evies aggegang $O
took into account the surplus these districts but did
take into the intention to do the SIG 600 in
state which Jefferson County will be called
another Topped off the general school fund by
County Commissioners and the latter fund the fund which
County Superintendent and soq boards had
believe would be left intact judging from the actions of the
Boards of County Commissioners in previous years.
It perhaps the first glazing instance record jefferson
County where petty politics have been injected
school system and let US hope that it will be the last
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-12-23
Don't Forget Library Enter
tainment Tuesday Evening

Arvada citizens are reminded
that on next Tuesday evening
January 4, there will be a splen.
did entertainment in the high
school auditorium for the benefit
of the public library. Admission
only Is cents. The promoters OF
this entertainment and of the
library say they must have $25
from this entertainment. This
would mean that they must have
1861 people in attendance. The
editor has agreed to go to make
up the fraction.
The program to be given viii
be rendered by the following very
able people.
Irene Miller, reader Miss Mil.
Ter is this week giving entire pro.
grams alone. 1t is a great favor
to Arvada that she will give US
the following numbers.
Hunting for an Apartment. y
Moving of the McLarens."
Cinderella Dimes. )"
Mrs. Mary E. Holland and Mr..
J. ". johnson, both soloists of
the First Universalist's choir,
are well and favorably known in
the best musical circles of Den
Yer. Mrs. Holland has a rich
mellow contralto voice of rare
quality. Mr.. Johnson's voice is
a splendid bass.
Mr.. w. Henning, the pianist.
in addition to accompanying the
soloists will give several numbers.
There can be no doubt that
Arvada people are being greatly
favored by an opportunity to
hear these people for the small
sum of Is cents and the school
building should be packed to
overlooking.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-12-23

fill the bill more satisfactory to
the company.
His successor, Mr.. Austin, is a
successful busin ,ss man of Bould.
er of high standing and his con.
nection with the factory will nc
doubt inspire confidence among
the stockholders. which is very
necessary to the success of any
| enterprise.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-12-23

The many friends of T. G. Sell
man, who has been bedfast since
his accident of several months
ago, will be pleased to know
that he was able to sit up for his
Xmas dinner. The Enterprise
knows it is voicing the senti-
ments of the community in ex-
tending to him the greetings of
the season.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-12-23

The guests at the County Farm
were generously remembered on
Xmas Eve by Mesdames E. l..
Foster, Wesley Staley E. j.. New
comb and Mr.. and Mrs. J. C.
Nolan who drove Mesdames Fos-
ter and Newcomb down to the
farm in their car, Mrs. Staley
being unable to 20. This has
been an annual custom of the
three former ladies for several
years.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-12-23
Camp to Install Officers.

Arvada Camp w. o. w. 66 vii
install officers on next Tuesda,
night and a large attendance i!
desired. There will be big eat
and good time. The officers t.
be installed are:
Consul Com Al Peters. .
Advisor Norman Miller.
Banker-Arthur kaler.
Clerk-Chas. Wheeler.
Escort C. B. Dormer.
Waterman Joe Wingert.
Sentry-Chas. McCory.
Manager-Edw. l.. Richter.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-12-23
Autoists Take Notice.

A. L. Davis is in >receipt of a
letter from Secretary of State
John E. Ramer which reads as
follows:
take this occasion to notify
the public that commencing Jan
uary l, 1916, the Automobile Lii
cense Law will be strictly enforc-
ed and my Inspectors have Or
ders to arrest any and all viola
tors and they will hold the man
that drives the car. My hope is
that there will be no occasion to
use such drastic measures.
Very respectfully,
JOHN E. RAMER.
Secretary of State.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1915-12-23
"Widow By Proxy"
At the Denham.

At the Denham.
Widow by Proxy" Miss Cush-
ngs irresistible farce comedy,
hat the Denham Players are Of
ering their patrons next week.
5 a play for those who like to
augh and who want to laugh all
'vening. There is no pathos
10 passion and no problem in
Widow by Proxy" 1t is a tale
If a spirited young society girl,
blessed with extravagant tastes
md no money, who was told she
Vas killing" in crepe and set
ut to prove it. Even crepe you
now can be funny when it is
asst put on for a dare" and
'hen the vanished husband-but
tat is telling too much at first.
Gloria Grey is a young girl
Mo has been brought up with
expensive tastes New York,
toy and who has TO earn her liv-
I'M giving singing lessons.
Glria finds she has to wear pref
ty aothes, which is all part of
thegame, 1t seems to be part
OF The game too, that her rich
pupils should pay their bills very
irremlarly or sometimes don't
pay them at all. But Gloria has
a god heart and has found room
in her studio for Dolores Pen
nlng@n, school friend whose
Husband has disappeared in Alas
ka, hRihfh,s solo'A and VINO is
| in DEBATE health besidles.
| Dolres' husband wal lone of
the Peningtons, a New Eng.
land family that can't forAk yet they
came oer in the MayfoWk Ter and
who regarded young Pei Inning.
tons marriage to her as mis-
alliance. The young widow" has
never seen her husbands rels.
tons, and would rather st (arv,
,han.t0 ,aasal -ts tAs2 fa1 4s|a
When the curtain rises debts
are pilingup on the little estab.
lishment iept by theSwo young
friends, the most persistent cred.
itors being a fashionable and So.
cially ambitious 'modiste, Mad
emoiseile Spiffkins, and a funnv
German dslicatessen dealer nan. |
ed Hyte. Gloria has all sexhs&1
resources 10 put off the evil GS
and stalls Spifkins by a promis
to discovera family tree for her
Hyte is moe persistent and ewn
a promise Of Six per cent" r.
terest some day, fails to moe
him, when suddenly letter b |
rives for Dolores saying, that n
husbands state is being settl
up and thatshe must go down
the Pcnningons' to sign son
papers relative to it.
Dolores refuses point blank
have anything to do with her dii
agreeable relatives. But Glori
knows that she is foolish, and il
a sudden fit Of advcnturesome|
ness suggests that she assume
the widows weeds and take hef|
friend alongss Gloria Grey
The ladies Of the w. G. T. u.
will join in the program at the
M. f. churchwatch party Friday
night when they hope to have
with them as speakers, Sheriff
Joe Dennis and District Attorney
Samuel w. Johnson.