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Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
BORDER FORAYS REPORTED:
RANCH STOCK MISSING

Calexico Chronicle: Intermittent
raids on outlying ranches along the
border near Calexico, in which sew
eral head of stock were taken, pre-
sumably by Mexicans, were reported
yesterday in this city.
In one instance the rancher affected
declares that he followed the raiders
over the border for a considerable dis
tance and positively identified the
thieves as Mexicans.
George Vasbinder, who is on the
Edward Dool ranch three miles west
OF the city, was here yesterday with
information that two mules and two
horses were TAKEN from that place
Saturday night. He had been away
ond on his return found the stock
missing. 4-
During the following day or two the
men were trailed to the mountains
well on the way to Ensenada and
were sighted with the stock. He states
that three Mexicans were seen in the
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
How the Public Lands
Will Be Disposed OF

that there is very extensive develop
ment of land on both sides of the
international line and that in the
course of very few years it will de-
volve on the government to install i'm
pounding reservoirs on the upper wa
ters of the river, and the policy Of
the government, as outlined, in TAX
ing charge of all promotion work it
self contemplates the creation of
fund which will be available to assist
in building the reservoirs.
A fact is brought out in the COM
munication which had not been known
before-that there is quite extensive
reclamation work in Mexico on the
east side of the Colorado, that Sec
tion taking waste water from the Yu-
ma project canal.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
Against Cattle Trust.

Washington, April 5.-A former
Kansas governor, w. R. Stubs, and
{. former Missouri Judge, w. H. Wal
lace, who said they had learned by
raising cattle themselves that meat
packers, by price fixing combinations,
were expressing livestock growers
pleaded with the House sub judiciary
committee to aid in inaugurating lead
ing reforms in the cattle industry.
They appeared as counsel for western
dealers and growers.
"Fines are jokes" Mr.. Stubs de-
clared; "they are not effective. The
producer and consumer pay the pen
atty. Anyone who juggles with the
prices of food when men are strug-
Cling for bread should be imprisoned
and not fined"
Mr.. Wallace, who prosecuted the
James train robbers, repeatedly de-
nounced the alleged cattle combina-
tion.
"We are after worse crowd now
than the James boys," he declared
"These fellows steal more money in 8
week than the James boys did in theiy
whole career"
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05

the highest bidder. The Reclamation
Service is said to be anxious to dis
rose of these lands in way that
will bring them directly under the La
,'una dam, and while they have been
willing to entertain proposals such
as that submitted by the Imperial
Laguna Water Company, and it is
possible that some deal will be made
with private corporation such as
this company, but that deal must,
according to this informant, be in har-
mony with the general policy of
bringing the land under Laguna dam
and giving to the Reclamation Serv-
ice pay of at least $40 an acre for
the use of the dam.
It is RECOGNIZED by the government
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
County Farm Bureau
Meeting Next Monday

whether members of the bureau or
not, this mash, which will cost, he es-
Inmates, IA cents per acre. This in
cludes the cost of labor in mixing the
preparation before distribution.
The formula used by the Farm Bu-
reau is endorsed by the Department of
Agriculture Of the State University.
Twenty-Five pounds of bran, one-half
pound Of arsenic, two quarts of mo-
lasses and one-half dozen lemons,
when properly mixed and distributed,
will eradicate the hoppers on five
acres of land. AS prepared by the
bureau and when distributed in accord
ance with the bureaus specifications,
the preparation will not be injurious
to poultry.
To assist in the work of grasshop-
per eradication, Paul I. Dougherty,
assistant farm adviser from the state
university, will spend two weeks in
the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05

party and that there are possibly more
involved. He said yesterday after
noon that he expects to leave for San
Diego in the morning and hopes to
take some steps toward interceptine
the stock He values the animals at
S1,O75. The horses are clipped all
over and branded "Y5' .on the left
front shoulder The mules were
clipped down to the small parts of
the legs and have wire cuts on the
front legs.
1t is also reported that George Da-
Wis, rancher On the West side, has
lost stock in the past night or two,
and that some are missing from an
other ranch, also west of the city. All
of the missing animals are attributed
to small foraying parties of Mexicans
who, it is believed, have spirited the
animals away to take them to the
coast for sale at point probably OH
the other side Of the border.
These missing the animals expect
to ask for a conference with Colonel
,Cantu that steps may be taken to Sc
cure return of the animals and pun
;shment of the offenders, if possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05

renewed negotiations with Carranza
regarding shipment of supplies over
the Mexican railroad. With General
'Pershing's lines of communication
constantly lengthening and more
troops sent into Mexico, the War De-
partment advised the State Depart
ment it was essential that arrange
ments for the use of the railroad be
made at once.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05

The Press is in receipt of COM
munication from an official in Wash
ington who does not wish to be quot
cd that throws considerable light on
the policy the government will fol
low in the reclamation of the Yuma
mesa and the East Side mesa in this
valley.
According to this information, the
government will pay very little at
tention to petitions coming from eth
err Yuma or Imperial Valley, but will
proceed along lines which have been
decided on as a general policy for ir-
,jgable lands.
This is to divide the land into small
units, place minimum price on the
several units, and auction them off to
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
Won Bethmann-HollWeg
Asks Peace Guarantee

Berlin, April 5.-A most impressive
speech by War Chancellor Won Beth
mann-Hollweg was delivered in the
Reichstag today. He said that it is
doubly necessary to guarantee Euro
pean peace after the war, so Belgium
and Holland will have chance for
free evolution.
He denounced predictions of threats
against the United States and at
tempts to conquer Canada, Brazil, ETC.,
by Germany as "the silllest imputa-
tions against u.s."
Washington, April 5.-The speech
by Won Bethmann-Hollweg before the
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05

The report of Horticultural Com
missioner Waite shows that during
last month there were brought to the
valley $4,000 grapefruit trees, or
enough for planting 400 acres. This
is long ways from representing the
total planting of this variety of fruit
this season, but it serves to indicate
the rapidity with which it is taking
lold of this section.
This is the one variety of citrus
fruit which has thus far been demon
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
Clubs Peace Committee
Has Program Tomorrow

The peace committee of the Wom-
ans Ten Thousand Club, of which Mrs.
w. w. Apple is chairman, has pre-
pared an excellent program for the
regular session of the Ten Thousand
Club to be held tomorrow afternoon
at Davis hall. This meeting comes on
the regular club day, the five Thurs
days in March, allowing the extra ses-
sion which was held last week. The
program is as follows:
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05

German Reichstag today may prove
to be the most important address
made in any country since the war
began, if it indicates a willingness of
Germany to enter into a guarantee OF
abiding peace.
There are many details to be agreed
upon, such as the return to Germany
of her colonies, the recompense for
Belgium for what she has suffered,
etc., but in diplomatic circles today
the belief was expressed that the war
is brought much nearer an end by
the speech, if it's apparent import is
to be accepted.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
400 Acres Grape Fruit
Is the Months Addition

strated to be adapted to this peculiar
climate and soil condition, and there
is big field yet left for expansion
in this line.
. The year, in other lines of horti-
culture, has not been notable for plant
ing, and the probability is that the
tendency will run strongly toward this
fruit until there is some especial suc-
cess achieved by some grower to turn
thought more especially to olives, figs
dates or pears, all of which have
proved successful here.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05

Piano solo, "On the Mountains"
Miss Margaret Higman
Vocal solo, Kipling's recession
aP De KOven
Mrs. H. c. Atwood
Address, peace .............
..... Rev. Thomas E. Stevenson
Discussion, led by ...B. c. Mich
OILS and Mrs. Jessie Hoyte Hatch
Vocal solo, peace. e".............
................ Edward H. Ball
Rev. II. B. Clark
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
To Patrol Border.

San Diego, April 5.-Major General
Bell, commanding the western de.
partment of the army, arrived here
last night from Ell Centro, Cal, fol
y conference with Mayor Scott re.
garding the placing of the troops
along the boundary between Sar
Diego and Calexico. Mayor Scott tele.
graphed the War Department a few
days ago, asking for troops along the
border, and Major General Bell was
instructed to investigate the situa.
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
American Boys Digging In.

Columbus, April 5.-Trenches have
been dug along the line of communi-
cation by the Americans, truck driv-
ers arriving here said today. Danger
from bands of bandits lurking in the
hills near the line is the cause. 1t
is known the Americans are digging
earthworks at Boca Grandes, thirty
two miles south of the border. This
is possibly in fear of the Carranza
mobilization, the purpose of which is
not clear, -.,..
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
Guarding Our Border.

San Diego, April 5.-General Bell
today conferred with officers here or
the possibility of putting cavalry
patrol on the border across San Die
60 county. He was to leave for I'M
lerial Valley today
The above report that Major Gen
eral Bell is to return here today is
thought to be an error.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
Liner a Total Loss.

San Francisco, April 5.-The Jap,
anese liner Chiyo Maru has split on
the rocks, the Toyo Kisen Kaisha Of
flee announced today, and there is no
hope of salvaging the vessel, which
was worth $5,OOO,0OO.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
the border.
Forced Marches.

Columbus, N. M, April 5.-1n Sc
ries of headlong forced marches
American cavalrymen are clearing the
Villistas from the Districts of Nami-
ouipa and Guerrero.
Major Sample believes, he said to-
day, that Pershing's men probably
have figured in skirmishes and run
ming fights daily.
A strong cavalry detachment a mile
long and with wagon train entered
Mexico today from here. It., is ex'
pected to reinforce the pursuers.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
Urge Use of Railroad.

Washington, April 5.-Coincident
with the receipt of news tonight that
American troopers again had clashed
with band of Villa bandits at Guer-
rera, it was learned at the State De-
partment that the United States had
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
Army Leaders Discouraged
By Villas Escape to South

San Antonio, April 5.-General
Funston said today that it was i'm
possible to send a considerable force
further south than the present loca-
tion of the troops, owing to the ne
cessity for protection of communica-
tions. Pessimism prevails at army
headquarters, where it is admitted
that Villa has escaped and is headed
for Parral.
Washington, April 5.-To cope with
the serious shortage of transportation
facilities, Secretary Baker has ordered
1913 additional motor trucks and two
ascline tank trucks to be rushed to
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
Go To Border;
Ell Centr0 Is Deserted

whether they will come to El Centre
or go to other points along the bor-
der.
1t is certain at any rate that the
border all across the state is to be
guarded from this time on.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
French Gain Ground.

Paris, April 5.-The French have
gained further trenches south of
Douaumont and in the Caillette woods
and French aeroplanes have lombard
ed the railway stations at Mantillos
and Damvillers,
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
Naval Battle RumOred
Fought In North Sea

the Allied war council has created in
neutral minds.
Four Zeppelin raids in four days
four torpedoings daily and terrific
hammering on Verdun in supreme
effort have marked the late efforts
A new and heavy blow is expected
soon to be launched against Verdun.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
COnspiratOrs Arrested.

Ell Paso, April 5.-Twenty-three ad-
ditional arrests have been made in
connection with the plot Of followers
Of Villa and Diaz to capture Juarez.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
Closing Saloons.

Chicago, April 5.-Three hundred
and fifty saloons have been voted out
in Moline and Waukegan counties and
$50 re-established in Bloomington.
Freeport voted wet, according to par
tial returns.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05

Copenhagen, April 6-Dashing from
the Baltic, German squadron
steamed to the North sea and fought
q minor skirmish with British torpedo
boats off Norway, according to re-
ports.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05

Washington, April 5.-The Ameri-
can consul at Cork has confirmed to
the state department the reports that
four Americans were on the steamer
Berwind, which has been subma-
1ined.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
Work Of the Pirates.

Work Of the Pirates.
London, April 5.--One person is
dead and three merchantmen have
been torpedoed and sunk in the past
"a hours. They are the British steam
er Bendew, the Spanish steamer Vigo
and the Norwegian steamer Arenn.
The Hague, April 5.-The torpedo
ing of the Dutch schooner Elzine
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05

Helena in the midst of the war scare
has caused intense excitement. There
is no doubt German submarine was
responsible The crew landed at Rot
terdam.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05

Lincoln, April 5.-Twelve Nebraska
towns have voted dry and three voted
to return to the wet side.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-05
UNPARALLELED Fighting.

Unparalleled Fighting.
London, April 5.-Smashing from
land, sea and air with unparalleled
fierceness, the Germans evidently are
endeavoring to offset the impression
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-17
eucKNAM's LEADERSHIP

Commenting the Supreme Courts personal use de cison prohibition activities preceding it the Arizona Republican says:
 he direct representative of the ansaloon league A. R. Bucknam who is still the representative of the league in this state He probably accomplished than any other the prohibition campaign. His work begun before there general understanding that there going to be campaign. It was conducted quietly and by organization.
 Tt is not known what MT Bucknam thought during the campaign would be the of the amendment But after amendment had been ratified he stated in interview in The Bisbee Review, which at the time printed exhaustive legal opinion procured by him. that the amendment did not prohibit the introduction of in toxicatng liquor for personal He added that such prohibition had been contemplated the time the framed We recall that local temperance disagreed with Mr. Bucknam. It is also stated that in the of the arguments before the United States Court Los Angeles the constitutonay oi the amendment MT Rinehar himself admitted that the law did prohibit the introduction of liquor for per sonal
 We believe that of the temperance leaders during the campaign that the amendment could not have that effect but that they counted upon supplementary legislation by the legislature define and denounce other acts violations of the law to make the Webb Kenyon applicable the introduction liquor for purpose The Drachman bill would have produced prac cally such application.
 That bill and rigid legislation advocated by MT Rnehart but Mr. Bucknam having gained all that the antisaoon league fighting for evidently feared that if the regulations made rigid another pagn would be precpated resulting the repeal of the amendment He content, apparently, to hold what had been gained advantage in the lght for national prohibition to which the antsaloon league is looking The capture of Arizona while regarded by temperace people generally unqualified and decisive victory the rum power, looked upon by the league only the capture of trench, as a bit of successful 'nbbng use a term grown out of the present war, giving it stronger position in the greater battle"
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-17

cross the neck of the Zuyder Zee, from Ewycksluis in North Holland, to Piam in Friesland, and to drain the whole basin of the Zee, preserving, however, certain natural outlets for the stream which empty into it. The cost would be approximately $94,000,O00, but 800. 900 acres of presumably good soil would be gained and the necessity for maintaining sea defenses over length of 200 miles along the curved shores of the Zee would disappear.
 Opponents of the scheme argue that if the North Sea water is barred from entering the Zuyder Zee, the whole Netherlands coast line north of the projected great dam will be endanger- ed by exceptionally high tides, caused by the water not finding it's accustom- ed outlet. Experts are still quarreling on these points.
 The first thing to thing about is how to get rid of the flood water. The re- zion known as Waterland has three permanent pumping stations capable of expelling over 62,000 cubic yards of water per hour; but their machin- cry was unable to cope with the great inward rush of water. All pumping machinery is being hurried to the most vulnerable points, and great army of men is busy night and day strengthen ing weak spots in the dikes that have so far held out All have an eye on the weathercock. for storms have a way of coming back, and as this cor respondence leaves. all danger is by no means past.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-17
MONKEY TALK.

Prof Richard L. Garner is about to sail once more for the French Congo his studies of the life and language of the bandarlOg," the monkey people When first Prof declared that might be possible to apetalk he the laughing stock of all who heard him. He is no longer laughed at by scientists.
 For twenty-five years the professor has been spending much of his time in in African ungles, listen ing and watching the ways Of the iungepeople Moving picture will aid him. He hopes to capture two three young gorllas and chimpanzees for the Bronx Zoo in New York; as well valuable specimens for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington
 The field of human learning grows larger every day. It's ultimate possibilities reach veyond widest dreams Learning to converse with animals may useless way to spend life-and yet who knows? There was Columbus. And there was Calico
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-17
SEEING ONLY ONE SIDE.

There time, not many yea1s ago, when big en poyers of labor wont to profess total unconcern for the welfare of their employees and for the wei fare of the public That attitude has pretty well disap peared There is now, however surprising of the spirit large of workmen, with regard to their employers the community in general
 The great railroad brotherhoods, who threaten ing strike tying up all transportation lines in the country have been asked whether they think their de mands justified if they will ruin the railroads The roads insist that the increases and shorter hours will deprive them of dividends make them default their bonds stop purchase and bettermen work; that they will also inconvenience the public by reducing facilities and will industry business generally. IVY
 The brotherhoods, through their responsible officials, said to have replied that with such considerations they have simply nothing to do'. They want more and shorter hours is not their business to look beyond It is up the railroads provide the pay and shorten the working time somehow If the roads ose it their business the public sufers that pub lies business
 It needs argument to show the narrowness of this view the impossbility any industry any community prospering such a biss
 It may be that the employees demands just that the railroads afford to meet them and that the public will not suffer unduly from the added prosperity of this class of That has yet shown But that is the question The point that before such industrial problems be solved satisfactorily and permanently. every party employee and pub licmust recognize the rights of the other well his
 The final solution must inevitably be compromise. Neither capitalist workman public profit long at the of other member of the great ndust al trinity. And if the railroad men, who very powerful to effect settlement that will be of lasting value to themselves they begin by making hon. est effort to and understand the other side.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-17
Thursday Morning, February 17, 1916.
WHY CONTINENTAL ARMY PLAN FAILED

WHY CONTINENTAL ARMY PLAN FAILED
 The Continental Army Plan unquesonaby dead. It never made much headway when frankly nized san administration measure The break be- tween Secretary Garrison and the president definitely sealed it's doom.
 Many thoughtful Americans will regret that this has been allowed lapse without thorough sideration Even those who opposed it have nzed that had certain merits which national guard system is likely possess intended to give the nation army reserve of 100000 men well trained and easily mobized subject to the immediate command of the without complication red tape It is doubtful whether the best possible plan for the de- velopment of the militia into genuine National Guard the purpose until constitutional amendment is adopted, giving the president comman derncief of the United States army authority order out the state troops for any national contingency
 The National Guard however plainly, has the cal be has the prestige influence of established institution. and still perhaps, because it is in line traditions citizens instinctve yfear miltarsm in connection with the National Guard because they familiar with volunteer body in harmony with our free institutions
 The advocates Continental Army themselves largely responsible reception given plan by congress and the nation. they had content with submitting the volunteer plan pure and simple, adaptation of the volunteer system, free all hint of compulsion it would have readier acceptance But the that the author of the pan gether with many military extremists outspoken the time in compulsory military service, strengthened impression the Continental Army a step toward genuine mitarism, with conscrip tion
 No army plan succeed if it is subject suspicion. It is ali well to academic principle, that universal service is the only democratic method of defense only one suitable to free peo- pie but the American people will not stand for it.