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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-11-28

You talk strangely, sir, for an Eng
hshman," he told Streetman. But bis
manifest reproof seemed lost upon
that gentleman.
"My nationality does not blind me
to the facts" the spy said hastily.
II admire the Germans in lots of
ways" Charlie Brown continued, IN
what was really only a futile effort to
appear neutral. AT all the arts and
sciences they're wonders. And it's a
cinch they've got great military ma
chine"
"The most marvellous in the worldr'
Streetman agreed with him heartily.
Charlie Brown set his empty teacup
on the table.
You're dead right therep' he as
sented. why, back in New York /
know a waiter at Luechow's-bully
German place!-who was telling me
one day how Germany had everything
dOped out If war came he'd chase
back to his home town-go to his ar
mory, and in his locker, number 256
he'd find his uniform, his shoes, his
gun properly oiled, some of that dried
pea soup, fresh water in his canteen,
They've been putting fresh water In
those canteens every day for two
der needs would be there waiting fol-
him. Then he'd march down to the
station and in a couple of hours he and
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-11-28

braids, bead and silk embroidery, mar
row ribbons and fancy feathers are
among the most important trimmings.
At the center of the picture wide
brimmed mushroom shape is shown.
1t is made of black velvet and the fac
ing is of satin in a contrasting color.
1t will be noticed that the brim widens
at the back. Its simple decoration is
made of a ruche of box-plaited ribbon
tied in rosette at the base of spray
of fancy feathers at the front.
The small turban at the left is In
burgundy felt with wide collar of
velvet about it. Velvet ribbon in two
shades is drawn through slashes in the
collar. Loops of gilt cord and two pen
dent balls finish the trimming.
The small colonial shape at the
right is in black velvet trimmed with
two curving feathers in black also.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-11-28

her astounding confession. To thor
oughgoing Britishers such a remark
borders close upon lese majestic.
And then Brewster announced an
other caller.
"Mr. Charles Brown he pronounced
In his best manner-,i somewhat SUI
perfluous statement, perhaps, because
all of Brewster's manners were Of the
best.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-11-28
CHAPTER lV-Contlnued.

you really ought to see the play,
Sir George" the irrepressible Guy re-
marked. He was always ready to
back up Georgy in any deviltry she
might embark upon.
"Yes! 1t deals with our next war"
that young lady added.
''As If a playwright knew anything
of that!" her father scoffed.
Its horribly insulting to us Brit
ons," Mrs. Falconer remarked.
Drives in a lot of home truths and
gives us English a fearful raggingr'
Guy added cheerfully.
Sir George looked at him somewhat
suspiciously.
"Who wrote It? Bernard Shaw D.
he inquired. And there was much re-
proof in his tone. To him, Shaw was
like red rag to a bull.
II don't know who wrote It,"
Georgy said carelessly. 81 never can
remember the beasts Names"
at seemed to me to present very
striking picture Of what may very
likely happen" Henry Streetman in
terposed
Mrs. Falconer turned to him In as
constituent. She did not think that
anyone in his senses could have taken
that silly play seriously.
you don't mean you really believe
there IS going to be war right over
there on the continent?" she exclaimed.
IL do, rather! And l fancy Sir
George agrees with NEEDN'T you,
Sir George?" the willy Streetman ven
tured He was determined that II he
did not succeed In forcing Sir Georges
hand he would at least give him
run for his money.
Sir George looked bored.
Really, sir, l should prefer not to
discuss that matter" he said once
more.
Georgy laughed gayly.
"When father puts on his mantle
OF dignity like that. 1t means serious
business" she observed. And there
was a deal of truth in her statement
frivolous as she seemed. But Georgy
was no fool. She had not lived with
her father close upon eighteen years
for nothing. She knew unerringly
how to interpret his every manner.
"But why should there be war, even
If an Austrian duke did get killed by
some Serbian or other?" Mrs. Fal-
coner asked. "Of course I've only
seen the headlines" she FASTENED to
add, to disclaim any such plebeian
pnstime as the reading OF newspapers
Behind that assassination there is
much of international politics and di-
plomacy," Sir George explained. 'In
fact, It's rather a long story"
Then. father, don't tell itw his sar-
castle daughter bantered. Her plea,
however. was entirely supernuous. Sir
George had not the slightest intention
of committing such an indiscretion.
But Guy Falconer was ready enough
to air his opinions.
"Oh, it's not just Austria and Ser
bia ]" he said confidently. "The trouble
Is that Germany is patting Austria on
the back, and whispering, Don't give
in, old ladyr And Russia is saying,
Serbia, old girl. you're dead right.
Wen back you And there you arey
"Georgy-you're not having any
tea" Ethel observed.
"Oh! don't want any. II / did,
I'd ask for it." Miss wagstafr said.
''Tea, mother?" Guy inquired OF his
doting parent. Their discussion Of
the subject uppermost In the minds of
all had driven even the important mat
ter Of tea completely out Of his mind
None for me, thanksw Mrs. Fal-
coner replied. ave quite outgrown
it-ever since I came back from the
States" The others looked aghast at
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Porticre Holders.

You will remember grandmother had
these affairs frequently made of brass
now they are made of tin, given a
lacquer of black paint, decorated with
bright colored flowers and edged with
golden guimp,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-11-28

You can imagine, perhaps, the
sort of furore that would be
kicked up by the entrance of
breezy, sIangy, laxative, we'll
informed American newspaper
reporter into typical high-class
English tea party, and of his
effect upon a situation exceed
ingIy tense-when he plunges
Into discussion OF possible war
which the party has been trying
to avoid. Read about Charlie
Brown of New York in this In
staIlment.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-11-28

strectman, the German spy, Sir
George Wagstaff, British naval off,
cIaI, Ethel WilIoughby, secret wife Of
Streetman, and others are having tea
at the Wagstaff homo. The party Is
discussing a play.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-11-28

Brown, as you see, is unusu-
ally shrewd and quick Of ap-
prehension. Does II occur to
you that he suspects streetman
and takes this method of draw
ing him out?
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1916-11-28
CHAPTER vi.

One of England's Sons.
Charlie Brown lighted his cigarette
in silence, while he digested Street.
mans amazing statement.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11

ment with triple and scored when
Myers singled. Merkle then walked,
a wild pitch and error and another run
was accounted for before Leonard got
hack to earth and famed Mowrey.
The Dodgers then got into Leonard
for only three more hits during the
of the game.
Marquard started for Brooklyn but
It was not his day. Larry Gardner
hung up his second home run OF the
series off Rube's offering. Hoblitzell
hads walked, Lewis doubled and three
runs scampered over the plate.
Manager Wilbert Robinson engin-
eered two pitching changes in an ef-
fort to stop the braves, but without
avail. Cheney relieved Marquard but
when the Sox began to threaten him
Rucker was sent in as last hope. he
proved that he had the goods by hold
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
HUGE ELECTRICAL 6
EXPOSITION OPENS

NEW YORK, Oct. H.. One of the
real "big shows" of the United States
the Eelectrical Exposition of 1916
opened in the Grand Central Palace
here today featuring preparedness and
the part electricity plays in warfare.
Some of the exhibits are by the United
States Army and Navy. Others show
ing the purely industrial side of the
participation Of electricity in war,
such as the moving of munitions, ma
chinery by motors were by private
firms. An exhibition feature not
heretofore in general is the showing
side by side of the most modern elc-
trical appliance and the first of it's
kind. This graphically portrays the
wonderful progress in the electrical
field.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
NOTED BISHOP AT
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
CONVENTION
BY United Press.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. 0ct.11-Among
the most prominent churchmen here
today for the epoch making genera.
Convention of the Protestant Episco-
pal church is the Right Reverend H.
Wolcott-Y -Yeatman Biggs, Lord Bishop
of Worcester, England. He is here as
the representative of the Church of
Enoland. The Bishop has two sons
at the front, one commanding an ar
mored motor car lent the Russian gov
ernmert by Great Britain.
Other famous dignitaries OF the
church from all parts OF the United
States and some from Canada are on
hand. Many prominent laymen are
also attending.
The committee which is to recon-
mend divorce laws more strict than
the present, to the convention, is COM
posed of five bishops, five priests and
five laymen. The report will say:
"Divorce is increasing by leaps and
bounds and it is becoming increasingly
difficult to determine the innocent OF
either party to divorce"
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
Up
4 FEET, NEW
CHANNEL Is
LIKELY

The Colorado river broke loose on
another rampage yesterday and rise
cf four feet of water struck the tres
tie work and dam at Hanlon heading,
with two feet more of water reported
coming down from Needles, says the
Calexico Chronicle.
The situation yesterday presented
some rather grave aspects, but not so
grace that Chief Engineer lockwood
saw possib lities of retrieving the dis
trict from another shortage.
The situation presented two dam
gers. One, and the most serious, the
possibility Of the Colorado swinging
around the trestle and the dam and
forming an entire new channel on the
Arizona side Of the river. The other
tn fear that the dam might go out.
Several bents in the trestle work
were blown cut yesterday by Tom Hind
and his crew, but report received
at the engineering offices this after
noon was to the effect that the heavy
flood waters caused the dam to weave
like reed in the wind, making it un-
safe to carry the pile pulling mater
ials out over the trestle.
Chez Engineer lockwood and the
district directors will 60 to Hanlon
heading today to take a first-hand
view of the situation,
So far the rock work has stood up
well against the heavy rise in the riv-
CT and may withstand the enormous
pressure which is bearing down upor
II.
In event sufficient fall comes,
work Of Gaping the rock work with
mud and brush weir will go ahead.
If shortage comes it will not be
felt for week, at least, it was stated
yesterday.
Should the river swing around the
trestle and form a new channel On the
Arizona side some very grave aspects
might be expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
AUTO LINE TO YUMA
STARTED FROM
HERE

Yesterday morning saw the inaug-
1ration of a new auto Line. II. y.
Walker and Charles Johnson of Holt
vile recently purchased new seven
passenger REQ, which they are using
e make the trip.
Mr.. Walker left Ell Centric yester-
day on the first trip fro mhere and
had nu .nher CT passengers. Mr.. John
son drove over this road some three
years ago, and under stands perfectly
what driver will have to contend
with. crossing the sand flats.
- is the intention Of the owners
Ct this new line to have through SER
wee from San Diego to Yuma, there
by satisfying a long felt need. Pas
sengers may come from San Diego to
Campo and there transfer to the stage
line. going direct to Yuma without
another change.
Upor the return of the REQ from its
first trip, a regular service will be
started, the car leaving the Barbara
Worth Hotel every few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
Boston Q 3 0 Z ! . L Q 10 ls H 10
Brooklyn 2 o To TO 0 o 10 olo Il 5l4l
RauahsBplyn Maa and and cauin
DODGERS START STRONG But MARQUARO FALLS
BEFORE SLUCC|NG Braves DUTCH LEONARD
HOLDS GAME SAFE AFTER FIRST

ing the Sox scoreless for two innings.
First inning, Boston went out, one,
two three. Johnston started things
for Brooklyn by slamming the first
Dspitched for triple, Meyers then
singled, scoring him. Leonard ap-
peaxsd worried and Meyers scored on
nt. Two runs, two hits, one err
Boston came back when Hoblitzel
walked, Lewis doubled and Gardner
smashed out homer. Three runs,
two hits. In the fourth for Boston,
Lewis singled and Carrigan singled,
scoring him, one run, two hits. Leon
ard got out of tight hole in the
fourth. Boston got one run and one
hit in the fifth. Hooper and Hoblit-
zell singing. The Brave held the
Dodgers in an iron grip. In the ninth
Boston got another hit.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
Old SLFUTH TAKES
TWO AUTO THIEVES
INTO CUSTODY

M. T. Emanuel, Imperial Valley
representative of the Auto Club OF
Southern California, is some sleuth,
a regular Homeless Sherlock. At least
hc says so, for he has pinched two
real, honest to goodness auto thieves,
George Hays, aged II, and Archie
Darlington, aged 16'
1t appears that George and Archie
appropriated Ford touring car at
San Diego and drove it to the valley.
At Seeley they prevailed upon M. S.
Gale to purchase the car for 500. Be-
lieving that all was not right, Drug
est j. B, Toler telerhoned Mr.. En-
anuel and gave him the number OF
the car Emanuel turned to his first
aid for directions and discovered that
the auto was reported as stolen at
San Diego. He Immediately jumped
into his trusty steed (should say
rusty auto) and raced westward.
At Seely he found the two lads and
the purchaser. Showing his star, he
demanded that exhibits in the trans
actions be turned over to him and
collected one check for 500 and a
bill of sale and two badly frightened
and sorrowing kids.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
GUILTY
SAYS JURY; OUT
ALL NIGHT

After being out all night the jury
in Superior Court, which was trying
Hilton Edmundson on an assault with
a deadly weapon charge, returned
guilty verdict this morning.
Hilton Edmundson, negro, was
charged with attacking one Bill Will
Jams, negro, with a razor, cutting
finger from Will ans hand and in
tlicting several wounds on the chest.
According to the testimony, it ap-
pears that Edmunds was driving a
team at Imperial and when the horses
became stalled, Williams attempted
to start them by leading. 1t was al
legged that Edmundson in applying the
whip struck Williams, whereupon he
drew off. Edmundson jumped from
his wagon and securing razor from
lis house attacked him. Edmundson
was defended by Attorney Joseph F.
Seymour Jr.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
CAI|PATR|A TOWN
AND PROPERTY
ADVANCING

Calipatria, the newest Imperial Val
ley town, dubbed the Baby Town of
the North End, is making great strides
these days, as evidenced by the sale
OF ninety-two lots in the last two
months and especially by the sale of
two Main street lots.
T. H. Beach purchased two lots on
Main street from Carl F. Schader a
year and half ago for $1,000. Within
a few months Mr.. Beach sold these
cts to H.. G. Krock, 2133 Sixth ave-
nue., Los Angeles, for 5000. Mr.. Krock
has just sold the two lots to w. T.
Cunningham and associates for $2450.
Mr. Cunningham leased these lots a
few months ago and built the first pic
ture show, an airdome. The business
has been so successful that he has
now purchased the lots and is going
TO build one of the finest picture thea
ters in Imperial Valley.
Calipatria is making great strides.
There Will be 6OOO bales OF cotton
ginned this year. Twenty thousand
acres of land that was unbroken and
rncultivated year ago, have been
put in crops within the last twelve
months.
The Southern Pacific station at Cal
ipatria did 700 per cent more busi-
ness in September 1916, than it did
in 1915. Mr.. Nutbrown, the leading
dry goods and ladies furnishing mer-
chant, in the Linkletter Block of Cal
ipatria, says that his business has in
creased 400 per cent over last year.
This is the expression of all merchants.
There is to be a great barbecue
and farmers "get-together" meeting
al Calipatria Saturday, October Ia.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
Pig CLUB WINNERS
OFF FOR DAVIS
This Morning

Off for three days encampfhent
at tho University Experimental Farm
at Davis, Glenn Lynch, this city, Don
Weaver of Brawley, El.ery Stories OF
Holtville, James Gibbons of Calexico,
Hobart Griffin of Imperial and Mi
chael Lynch, winners in the recent
pig club contest, left On the morning
train. At Los Angeles, the local boys
will be joined by the winners from
San Diego and the Angel City.
At every point except Ell Centro,
the" boys were given grand sendoff,
the student body of the high school
esccrting their winner to the train
and sending him off with rousine
cheers. At Imperial the sendoff was
headed by Prof D. 0. Robinson. Coun-
ty Farm Advisor Paul l. Dougherty
saw to all the details of the start for
Davis.
At Davis, besides athletic contests
and the big bon fire rally, the boys
will have demonstrated to them the
latest agricultural methods. They
will Judge cows, spray trees, test cat
tie for tuberculosis, and see the work
;ngs of the big experiment station
Through the generosity of the lmper-
ial Valley Bankers Association, it was
possible for the six boys to go from
Imperial Valley.
Michael Lynch, the winner for the
whole valley in the Hog Contest, will
leave with the thirty prize winners on
the special car for the transcontinen'
tai tour.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
PEACE. REPORT
ANSWERED BY
REQUEST NEW
WARCR[D|TS
(By United Press)

LONDON, Premier Asquith received
q tremendous ovation in the house Of
Commons this afternoon while in the
midst Of his speech in which he moved
that new war credits be established.
"This war cannot end by a patched
up, precarious and dishonored compro-
rise, masquerading under the name of
peace," the Prime Minister said.
"This isn't a moment for faint hearts
and wavering counsels. The allies are
not vindictive, but they will require
from the enemies adequate reparation
for the past and security for the fu-
ture."
The Prime Minister'S declaration on
the subject of peace came toward the
conclusion of his address, in which
he asked for new credits totaling a
billion and half dollars from the
House of Commons, thereby bringing
the total credit for war up to tlfteen
billions, six hundred and sixty mill
oins. He followed his request with the
Brice statement On the military situa-
ton, pointing out the recent opera
tons along the Somme in which Gen.
eral Haig's men advanced seven miles
along front of nine miles, holding
oil the conquered positions.
Hie emrhatic statement regarding
1eace is now lending new emphasis to
Jlovd Ceoroe's recent statement on
reace to the United, one which was
constructed by hearers as Great Brit
aims final answer to the recent peace
rumors emanating from the United
States and Germany. The House OF
Commons welcomed it with a great
outburst of applause.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
PLOT TO SMQCCLE
MACHINE GUNS
TO CAN7Q

Fred Dato, brother-in-laV of Col.
Esteban Cantu, military governor of
Lower California, was arrested by
Deputy Sheriffs F. A. Kemp and
Harry Barker last night, just as Dato
crossed the line from Mexicd 81
Dato was arrested on adyices from
United States Marshal Walton at Los
Angeles on charge of corepiring ~
violate the neutrality lawsS .of the
United States, it is alleged siding III
a Plan to ship 10 machine pne into
Lower California from the United
States. m ~
According to the sferiff's Z office,
telephone advices received this morn
ing were to the effect that an officer
would arrive here this evening with a
warrant for Dato.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
DECLARED INSANE

Harry Roupas and Anil Moyestrel-
la were dclared of unsound mind by a
medical board in Superior Cuort yes
terday and ordered confined at the
State Hospital at Patton. They were
taken north this morning by Under
Sheriff Anderson and Deputy Stancel.
Roupas was arrested some time ago,
charged with stealing but observation
hy the officers warranted investiga-
ton as to his mental condition. Moy-
estrella was found wandering about
the streets mumbling to himself.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
BY H. C. HAMILTON
(Bv United Pr ess.

BROOKLYN, Oct. 11.-Boston ad-
vanced to within one game of another
worlds championship this afternoon,
Nm, sfI they took their third victory
xtfSi8 the Brooklyn Dodgers, six to
tuap The crowd which packed the
stands and bleachers rooted hard but
could not cheer the Dodgers on to VIC
tory. They fell far short and again
showed the weakness of cratic field
having four errors charged against
them.
After the first inning when Leon
ard went through everything except
. cyclone he was invincible. The Dod-
gers got to him for their only two
runs, scored in the figst session. john
ston opened the afternoons entertain
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
|MpFR|Al School
TRUSTEES Will
ENTERTAIN

Friday evening the board of trus-
tees of the Imperial High and gram
r,ar schools will hold a reception for
the people of the community and
teachers. County Superintendent OF
Schools A. P. Shib.ey will address the
gathering A fine program has been
arranged and refreshments will be
served.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
GOV. WHITMAN AND
MRS. BOOTH TO SPEAK
(By United Press.)

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct 11-Gover-
nor Charles S.W hitman OF New York
and Mrs. Maude Ballington Booth OF
the Volunteers of America will speak
at tonights session of the American
Prison Association Committe reports
and addresses were made at the ses-
sion this morning and. early this at
ternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
RED SOX WIN AGAIN SIX TO TWO
{ X X X X X X X X y X Y )
K THE HAPPY MEDIUM
K AT LAST, GIRLS
By United Press.

DV I J.
x LONDON, Oct. 1.-Womcn ,
X tramcar conductors at Leeds have :
x odopteI pantaloons but you can't ;
x tell 'er unless they (the wornen) >
X take long steps. The new gar >
X ments are baggy enough 10 look >
X like skirts and comfy a4 trous- i:
y ers. {
X X X y X X ;: y ::
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
Patched Up Peace Cannot End War f---Asquith
X X X X X x X X x X x
x WAC, WAC, WAC,
x GO THEIR JAWS .
By United Press.

y LONDON Oct. 1,.-England Z
x chewed 20,0O0,000 packages of x
x gum during August and the hab- <
x it growing. Sales of American =
x gum manufacturers have in x
x creased tremendously each month =
:: since March when only 100000 x
X packages were sold.
" X x X x. X X X X x x x X X x X X
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11

MRS. HARSTON CONVALESCENT
The condition of Mrs. Clifford Hars-
ton, who has been confined to her
home with a serious illness, IS reported
as very much improved.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-11
COTTON MARKET
(By United Press.)

(By United Press.)
The following quotations are from
the Imperial Valley Long Staple Cot
ton Growers Associations
New York Open Noon Close
Dec .17.41 1888 17.41
Jan 1882 17.48 1871
Mar .17.43 1857 1897
Spots, 1856; sales, none.
New Orleans Open Noon Close
Dec 1878 1859 1888
Jan -. 1858 1901 1896
Mar 17.16
Spots, 1850; sales 1865.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-12-05
Managing the Panama Canal.

Gen. Gothals. former governor o.
the Panama canal zone. declares thai
the management of the canal should
be entirely out of the hands of the
u. S. government; it should be run
as a business proposition. British
interest are now benefited more than
We are he says. Under the present
system the tonnage of each ship is
estimated from the freigh that she
carries below her deck; British ship
owners have rugged their vessels to
carry considerable loads on deck
thus escaping the payment of so
much toll. Instead of being granted
privileges in using the canal Ameri-
cans are thus forced to pay heavier
tax than foreigners. Toll should be
collected according to the earning
power of each ship, he believes.