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Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
'MASON|CoE:SS|ON
HERE ON DEC. 19
TO CONFER HIGH
DEGREE; SUPPER
Ancient and Accepted Scot
tish Rite Members to
Meet in Ell Centre.
CLASS OF TEN is
HERE FCi. DEGREES
Evening Ses,s n Will Be
Given Over 0 Frater-
nal Feed + Hotel.

The Scottish Rite Club of Imperial
Valley has made extensive plans in
connection with the coming conven-
ton at Ell Centre, to which all men,
bers are looking forward with pleased
anticipation.
The members will convene here on
the morning of December 10 at 10
o'clock. Immediately a lodge of per-
fection will be opened and the de-
grees of the Ancient apd Accepted
Scottish Rite, from the fourth to the
fourteenth degrees will be conferred
on a number of candidates. The in
dications now are that the class will
number not less than ten.
Following the completion of the
work, banquet will be served at the
Barbara Worth hote,, to which all
members have been invited. The hour
of the latter event has been set for
z in the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
Expect to Run Special Train
from Valley to Big Hog Show

discard, if the farmers will profit by
the experiment at the College of Ag-
r;culture. s..gt E
The swine growers will see how
swine are killed and demonstrations
will be made showing the difference
in value of the grain finished and
grass fed hog.
There will be a splendid program
cf entertainment. On one day there
will be a luncheon at one of the pack
ing houses in Los Angeles. There
will be visit to the moving picture
studios and some of the swine grow
,ers may be called on to exchange ex'
periences with the film favorites.
1t is the plan to run a special trair
for the swine growers of the Imperia
Valley and movement is on foot t.
have a similar train from the San Joa
quin and Sacramento valleys.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
OUR TURN NEXT IS
NORTHCL|FfE'S VIEW
By Lord Northcliff.

Copyrighted, 1916, by the United
Press. Copyrighted in Great Brit
ain. Copyrighted at the Depart
ment of Agriculture, Ottawa, Can
ada.)
London, Dec. 9.-As a personality,
Lloyd-George is for many reasons in
teresting and important to the Unit
ed States. He is one Of the new Brit
ish statesmen understanding that diff
ficult and intangible psychology Of the
American temperament. He is inn
portant to America for another rea-
son. He is now the head of five Brit
ish nations engaged in war-Britain,
Canada, Australia, New ZEALAND and
South Africa; also India. The WIN
ming of the war primarily devolves
on these. If they and the Allies are
beaten it will be Americas turn next,
for Germany's plans concerning South
America and Germany's hatred Of the
United States should be known to
every American who reads the anti
American propaganda of the German
government.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
EXCURSION RATE
GRANTED TO FAIR
PATRONS; LOWER
FREIGHT CHARGE
One and One-tl1ird Rate to
Be in Effect From
Outside Points.
LIVESTOCK WILL
HAVE HALF FARES
Southern Pacific Agrees to
Haul the Animals
Back Free.

Excursion rates of one and one-
third from ali points on the South
ern Pacific line between Los Ange-
les, Yuma and Calexico to Ell Cen
tro has been made for the Imperial
Valley Livestock Fair to be held on
December 27, %, 20 and 30, accord
ing an announcement made at the
Farm Bureau office yesterday.
A letter to this effect has been
received by F. S. McGinnis, general
passenger agent. The excursion tick
cts will be sold December 26 and after
and will be good for return until
January 2.
The Farm Bureau is also in receipt
of letter from j. r. Downs, COM
mercial agent of the Southern Pa
cific, to the effect that all livestock
for exhibition will be shipped for half
rates. The regular rates will be
charged for the transportation of the
stock to the fair, but they will be
returned free upon presentation of a
certificate from the secretary of the
bureau that the animals were for ex-
hibition purposes.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
MUST INCREASE
Navy SAYS
DANIELS

After recounting in detail the pre-
nomenal progress of the Navy de-
partment during the past year, Secre-
tary Daniels, in his annual report to
Congress, made public today, con-
cludes with solemn caution that it
he remembered that the tremendous
increase in ships and personnel au-
thorized by Congress is still to be
carried out. And he appeals that
there be no relaxation of effort until
it has become an actuality.
81 feel it my duty" writes the
secretary, to warn as solemnly as
! may against the danger that lies
lin a possible feeling on the part of
our people that the navy has now
been attended to, has been placed
where it belongs among the great ma
yies of the world, and that there is
nothing further to be DONE"
Secretary Daniels advocates an in
ternational agreement to end COM
petitive and costly naval construction
and insists that until the great ma
vy-building countries make a praoti-
cal agreement to reduction OF ar
nament our country must steadily in
crease it's naval strength.
"Our people are now interested in
the navy as they never were before, y
continues the secretary. "They are
more familiar with our shortcomings
and good points than they have ever
been. l beg them to keep this per-
sonal interest in the service, to query
as to what we are doing, to criticise
frankly whenever they feel there is
room for criticism, and. above all
things, never to relax into that state
of complacency and SNUG satisfaction
il our naval establishment that eX-
listed five years ago. Let US not for
get that, while Congress has author
lied the most splendid program of
shipbuilding in the history of our ma
w, it is still to be executed, and that
the very prosperity of our country
has brought the Navy department face
to face with tremendous problems re-
Carding the construction of these
ships. My most earnest hope," con-
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Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
AN AUTO
BUT SLIPS
ON STRAW

A letter has been received by
Probation Officer Swanson, call
ing his attention to case of al
legged destitution in home near
Imperial. The sinformant states
that there are nine children in
the family and that the house is
practically devoid Of furniture and
that the children are compelled to
sleep on straw piles.
1t is further alleged in the COM
planning letter that the father of
the progeny is the owner of an
automobile. From the attitude
shown by the county authorities
it is evident that the auto luxury
will be dispensed with and provis-
ion made for the proper care of
the dependents. An investigation
is to be made of this case, Mr..
Swanson stated this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
farm BUREAUS
APPROVAL
GIVEN

Recognizing it's Importance to the
development of Imperial Valley, the
proposed National Livestock Show,
scheduled to be held in Los Angeles
next November, has been officially
endorsed by the board of directors of
the Imperial County Farm Bureau,
which believes that the Valley would
be one of the chief beneficiaries of
such a show. The resolution adopted
by the Farm Bureau is ss follows:
Whereas, it has been brought to
our attention that the Los Angeles
Chamber Of Commerce has given con
sideration to plan for the holding
in Los Angeles of national live
stock show; and
Whereas, the holding of such a
show would serve to stimulate the
livestock industry of the Southwest
and advertise one department of ag-
riculture which heretofore has not re-
Ceived due recognition as one of the
potential resources Of the Southern
California; and
Whereas, the value of such exhi-
bitions, in not only encouraging the
livestock industry as the cnoserver
of sound and substantial agricul-
tUral prosperity, but also in attract
ing desirable class of practical
frmers whose experience in other
parts Of the country has been in live
stock, has been recognized by this or
ganization by its arrangements now
urder way to hold in Ell Centre on
December 81 %, 20 and 80, 1916,
the Imperial Valley Livestock Fair;
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Board of Di-
rectors of the Imperial County Farm
Bureau express it's sympathy with
the plan of the Los Angeles Cham
ber of Commerce to hold a national
livestock show, states its belief that
such a show will materially encour-
age a more extensive and more prof
table farming within the trade terri
tory of Los Angeles. and also that
this board pledges it's hearty support
to the enterprise"
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
Open Session of Missionary Society.

One of the most active and useful
societies of Ell Centre is the Auxiliary
of the Woman's Board of Missions
of the State Street Christian Church.
1t numbers nearly fifty members and
the monthly meetings are attended by
a large number Of women. Last year
it contributed to missions and benevo-
lences at home and abroad more than
$1O0.
Tomorrow at II the women of this
society will have charge of the ex-
ercises. They will usher, read the
scriptures, lead in prayer and make
the address. The day will be one Of
unusual interest.
The monthly meeting will be held
Tuesday afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
is. w. Leffingwell, 618 Euclid ave-
nue.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
ALLEGES THAT
THE ANIMALS
STARVE

Mrs. George w. Myers, resid-
ing near McCabe church, has no.
titled the county authorities that
2S0 chickens, two horses and dog
have been temporarily abandoned
on the old Andy Elliott ranch.
Probation Officer A. w. Swan
son is investigating the case and
discovered that the owner of the
premises had left the valley about
two months since and had in
stalled care taker, but the lat
ter had disappeared.
Sheriff Applestill and Mr..
Swanson expect to visit the ranch
today and will take steps to pro-
vide water and feed for the ami
mails until the owner is notified
Of the existing conditions.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
COMES TO DEFENSE
OF DATE INDUSTRY
BY f. w. Waite.


Since the Deglet Moor date palms
were moved to the Coachella Valley
from the Heber Date Garden there
has been a great deal said which
would lead many to believe that this
valley is not suitable to the growing
Of date palms, especially of the Deg
let Moor variety.
In the December issue of Orchard
and Farm there is an article by Bailey
Millard, the editor, who states that
after fifteen years experimenting in
Coachella and Imperial valleys it now
appears that the Coachella valley in
Riverside county is the best region.
He then states that the palms in I'm
perial Valley from the Heber farm
were moved to Indio. Without any
further explanation. it would lead the
reader to believe that it had really
been decided that this valley was not
suited to the growing of dates, there
fore the removal of the palms.
| The~e were three principal reasons
why these palms were moved oU+ OF
the county.
1. The soil was not the best for the
growing of dates, it being hard ant
rot we'll drained.
2. The location was not suitable, OF
account Of moisture due to the lacl
Of proper drainage and on accoun
Of being surrounded by alfalfa fields
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Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
ALLIED BALL HOPES TO
CLEAR $5OO,COO FOR RELIEF
(By United Press)

Boston, Dec. 9.-Five hundred thou
sand dollars for relief of starving, ma
ked and dying non-belligerents in war
ring Europe is the goal of the second
annual National Allied Bazaar which
opened in Mechanics building here
today.
The bazaar last year was given in
Grand Central Palace, New York. Sew
eral hundred thousand dollars worth
of prizes have been donated by bust
ness houses all over the country and
the patrons list of the bazaar contains
such names as Lady Aberdeen, VIM
throp Ame, Robert Bacon, August
Belmont, Lady Colebrooke and others
The bazaar will continue until De-
cember 20.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
COLLEGE DINNER
So SUCCESSFUL
THAT II IS To
BECOME ANNUAL
One Hundred and Four At
tend Big Function at
Barbara Worth.
SWING PRESIDES
AS POSTMASTER
Brilliant Talks Made by
Prominent Graduates
of Noted Schools.
SWING PRESIDES
AS POSTMASTER

So successful was the first banquet
Of the Imperial County College Mems
Association that it was unanimously
decided to make it an annual feature
Of the organization. One hundred and
four college men gathered at the Bar
bara Worth hotel, under the auspices
of the Y. M. C. A., and enjoyed an
evening which was divided into two
sections, the first being given over to
a banquet and the other to toasts
and college "reminiscences.
Major W. T. Dunn of Brawley, who
received his degree at Harvard, was
tc have presided as tOastmaster, but
could not be present, Phil D. Swing
acting instead and carrying the af-
fair off in his usual brilliant man.
ner. L. j. Thomas of Imperial was
master of ceremonies, while Harry
Cram was given a steady position of
"Looking for the Lost Chord"
A toast, "Pigs Is Pigs" was re-
sponded to by Paul l. Doughrety, who
had two letters of the alphabet tackled
on to his name at the University Of
California.
Phil Brooks annexed a B. A. and
{. lot Of gentle courtesy at Massachu-
setts State and dilated on Young
Uncle Sammy" Mr.. Brooks is one
Of Samuel's steady employees and
knew whereof he spoke.
The Methodist Ministerial Melody
Manglers interspersed with several
unsyncopated numbers, the Interrupt
ton in the toast program being di-
verting in addition to being apprecl-
ated.
Joe F. Seymour was down on the
program as Joe F. Senniour. but the
disguise was lost when LIB. from
the University Of Southern Califor-
MIA was pasted to his cognomen. Mr..
Seymour remarked sententiously on
"The High Cost of Living"
Some years ago Professor Crandall
decreased the alphabet by five letters,
receiving B.A. and Ph.D. from Albert
College in old York state. Last night
he travelled back over the old days
and talked on "Retrospection."
Friends College in Iowa gave the
same collection of letters to H. E.
McGrew, who gave pithy disserta-
ton on Heading In."
The banquet menu provided spe-
cial in fried Belgian hare and a dozen
other edibles prepared by the famous
Barbara Worth chef.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
By D. d. Lively

The high cost of living and the high
cost of feed will meet in mortal con-
flict at Los Angeles on January Is
and 10, when the Swine Breeders con-
vention is held in that city.
Extensive preparations are being
made for investigation, instruction
and entertainment.
One prominent packer will tell why
Lrices of swine in California are low
er than in other states. Another pack
er will say why the different classes
of hogs raised in California bring
about the same price.
Swine feeders Of prominence anc
experience will tell how to make more
money out of feeding hogs. ~.
| Barley as a chief swine feed il
California may be relegated to th'
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
CARRAyzA.v|LLA IN
CLASH NEAR FRESNO

Ell Paso, Dec. 9.-The Villistas and
Carranzistas were fighting near Fres-
no early today. General Murgia is
hurrying troops to aid Ozuna's cav
airy pursuing Villistas, who fell into
trap near Santa Lasebella, near
Fresno, ten miles west of chihuahua
Ozuna's force halted to make stand
until reinforcements could arrive. 1t
is not believed this means that Villa
plans new campaign, but he is try
ing to hamper the Carranzistas. 1t
is reported that the Carranzistas' re-
irforce,nents returned after marching
out eight miles.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09

Postmaster Collins has decided to
conduct a matrimonial bureau during
the holidays, announcing this after
noon that he is empowered to deliver
one good able-bodied man who is the
possessor of 80 choice acres.
The postmaster received a letter
this morning from woman who re-
sides in Oregon, in which the official
is informed that the mother has a
son whom she desires to have locate
in Imperial Valley. The 80 acres OF
land are situated in Oregon and 8
t, ade is asked so that the young mar
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09

The county supervisors have
changed Ordinance No. 10 and it will
be possible for magistrates to assess
a fine and also Jail sentence, upon
conviction on a charge of carrying
concealed weapons, both being appli-
cable, at the discretion of the court
The amendment is to take effect on
and after January /, 1917.
For the benefit of those who tote
guns and have no permit, the ordi-
nance is reprinted in part:
"Every person in Imperial county
who carries any dangerous or con
cealed weapon, except peace officers
and those who have been granted per-
mits, will be guilty of misdemeanor
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
Alter Concealed Weapon Lou
q II = q I: II q
Can Give Fine and Jail Now
II 4: II q Fl & q
Becomes Effective january 1st

and will be subject to a fine of not
less. than $40 nor more than $50, or
to Imprisonment for not less than ten
days nor more than ninety days, Or
to both fine and imprisonment.
"The Board of Supervisors is EN-
powered to grant permits by ma
jority vote, such permission to be in
writing, and to be produced at the
request of any peace officer, magi-
strate or the district attorneys de-
partment.
"The term dangerous weapon is
defined as any revolver or other fire
arm, bludgeon, slingshot, sandbag or
a knife with a blade over four inches
long"
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
Pythian Sisters to Elect Officers.

The Pythian Sisters will hold their
annual election of officers at their
regular meeting, Monday evening
December ii. There will be class
of six initiated the same evening and
the floor work will be put on by the
new drill team, consisting of Mes
danes Kellerstraus, Voyce, Moffat
Moore, Fuller, McCuistion, Reams and
Dixon.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
Postmaster Collins to Open
Special Matrimonial Office

may come here to marry and grow
up with the country, as his mother
states.
Mr.. Collins has graciously decided
to aid the young man in the matri-
monial venture and will receive appli-
cations from any young woman, achaic
specimen or buxom middle-aged per-
son who might be inclined along the
line mentioned. $3.50.
There is only one condition i'm
posed and that is that the opportu.
nifty will end with the arrival OF
Christmas.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
VictOrs Gain Loot.

Berlin, Dec. 9.-The Rumanians are
in complete retreat before the ad-
vancing German armies. Since De-
cember 1 over 10000 Rumanians, with
1SO cannon and 12O amchine guns,
have been captured.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
German Raider.
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Halifax, Dec. 9.-The British naval
authorities are warning Allied ship
ping that German raider is believed
to be off tn eAmerican coast. A ves-
sci was allowed to pass the patrol off
Scotland in the belief that she was
a Dutch steamer. 1t is believed that
she may have mines to sow off this
port.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
Postpone Report.
lBy United Press)

Washington, Dec. 9.-To give the
administration complete and clear
track for the railroad legislative pro-
gram, Chairman Newlands of the joint
committee investigating the utilities
intends to suggest the report of the
joint committe be postponed until aft
er the Inauguration.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
Probe Food Trust.
(BY United Pressl

Washington, Dec. 9.-Special grand
jury Investigations of the high cost
of living will begin in Detroit, Chi
cago and New York the middle OF
next week( Special Investigator An
derson announced today.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
Ford Enj0ined.
(By United Press)

Detroit, Dec. "a temporary in
junction restraining Henry Ford and
the Ford Motor Company from erect
ing a $1O,OOO,OOO blast furnace plant
at Batron Rouge was granted in favor
of Dodge Brothers by the Wayne
county circuit court.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09

FL Centre need not imagine they
will have an easy time in defeating
the Seeley baseball team tomorrow
afternoon on the latter's grounds,
that being the sentiment expressed
Gardner will officiate at Seeley and
has undergone wonderful changes, as
evidenced by the rattling good game
played last Sunday against the Braw-
leyites.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
Weather Predictions.

Los Angeles, Dec. 9.-Fair and con-
tinued cold tonight and Sunday. Heavy
frost Sunday morning. Light westerly
winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-09
Locals Go Up Against Seeley
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Imperial to Tackle Holtville
q q Il q q q e
Bra,uley and CaLexico Clash

Imperial and Holtville will clash
again tomorrow on the East Side
grounds, it being stated that Holt
vile will endeavor to wipe out the
disgrace of last Sundays battle. Braw-
ley goes to Calexico, at which place
Umpire Finney has been assigned
Gardner will officiate at Seeley and
Gallager at Holtville.
Evening journal., 1916-02-28
Mr.. CADWALbADER
pleads FOR Peace
Tells High School Pupils
Preparedness Will Not In
sure Safety Of Nation
PRIZES FOR ESSAYS
BY THE STUDENTS

Before the students of the Whining
ton High School at their exercises this
morning, j. Augustus Cadwallader, sec
rotary of the Pennsylvania Peace So
ciety. gave an impressive address on
Peace II could well be termed
ePcace Morning." as the thought OF
peace predominated in song, address, and
announcement of the peace essay con-
test of the High School.
eThe Watch on the Rhine and
oPraver of Thanksgiving were the
opening songs OF Tie morning.
In opening his address, Mr.. Cadwal-
lader said that he came to the school
expressly to interest the students IN
worldwide peace. This, he stated, was
his third "oifense' i'm talking before the
students of the local institution.
He pointed out the thoughts of
some people: That nations advance
only through war, while, in truth,
war. as he declared. is the greatest
impediment to civilization. He re-
ferred to the losses of the present
European war, and showed that the
interest alone on the war debt OF
| Germany will exceed the expenditures
of the country during peace. He
urged that the people consider some
means by which war will be unneces-
sary.
This is the only nation not engaged
i in this biz war" he said, "and after i
is over, will this country allow things
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1916-02-28
SENATE AND HOUSE WILL REMAIN
QUIET PENDING NEW DEVELOPMENTS

vote to recess at the end of today's
business instead of adjOurning.
Senators Gore and Jones, authors
of resolutions, dealing with the dis
pute. were satisfied. both said. not TO
90 farther in the matter at this time.
Jones said he thought the two resolu-
tions had been of value in showing
the President that the Senate would
not follow him unreservedly if he led
the country into a position where it
must declare war to vindicate rs
honor.
State Department officials were rrat-
iiied over recognition by Germany OF
the basic principle i'm the new dispute
that settlement of the Lusitania case
is directly involved. Ambassador
Bernstorns instructions were authori.
tatively reported to include assurances
that Germany recognizes the pledges
OF the Lusitania and Arabic cases
not to attack liners without warning
Although Germany Is limiting such
assurances to unarmed ships. assert
ing that the Lusitania-Arahic prom
( ises did not include armed vessels
/ American officials believe an import
ant point is won In Germany's tacit
admission that complete settlement of
the main Lusitania incident rests on
present negotiations over armed mer-
chantmen.
High officials said a different aspect
may be placed on the new submarine
dispute If Berlin proves the existencs
of these alleged secret British or
ders. II may mean recognition by thl
United States that the German deere
Is a "iustihable reprisai" against j
+ legal practices of the British.
Administration officials were great
interested in a dispatch from Carl Y
Ackerman. Berlin correspondent
. the United Press, regarding Germany
contention that by her secret Orde
y TO merchantmen, ENGLAND was gull
Il OF violating international law "hrs
4 and endangering Americans. In m
= connection officials pointed on. thi
a Continued on Page Two.