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Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
Charity Ball Nets Neat Sum.

The young ladies in charge of the
Charity Ball wish to gratefully ac-
knowledge the help received from the
business men of the city, for their
generosity furthered the philanthropic
and financial success of the ball. The
services rendered by the drug COM
ranies, the Barbara Worth hotel, mer-
chants and drayage company, who so
kindly assisted with donations Of mon
ey and other much needed help, are
greatly appreciated. The local and
county newspapers have kindly and
generously given much of their val
ued space, for which We thank. them.
The total receipts were $216.2O; the
expenses, S59.57, leaving balance of
$156.53.
May the fruits of this bring glad
ness and cheer to many homes on the
joyous Christmas day.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
HOLST[|N MEN
ACTIVE FOR
BIG FAIR

War has been declared in the I'm
perial Valley!
This warfare bears no relation to
Verdun or the Somme, and it is not
being fought with dum-dums, Krags
or U boats.
In fact, it is very friendly sort
of warfare. The adversaries are the
Jersey men and the Holstein men.
The object of their warfare is to
see which will make the best showing
at the Imperial Valley Livestock Fair
to be held in Ell Centre, December 81
2s, 20, 80.
The men who are breeding the "big
black and whites" are desirous that
not only the best individuals of the
breed in the Valley be shown, but that
their numerical strength be indicated
by the. number of entries, while the
owners of the cows from the Isle of
Jersey are equally solicitous about the
showing of their favorite breed.
Frank Moore, one of the most loyal
of the Hclstein men, has been scour-
ing the countryside to secure Holstein
entries. c. Darnell of Brawley, and
Mr. Agee, another Brawley rancher,
are both going to enter their Hol.
stems, as is w. l.. Hodges, who is
starting big breeding establishment
south Of Meloland. Aubrey M. Draper
of the Jasper district is also going
to show string of Holsteins.
Among the most active Jersey men
ere Frank Van Derpoel, who expects
to put in a small herd of Jerseys, which
have been on official test recently,
and J. D. Huston of Imperial, who
owns one of the largest Jersey herds
in the Valley. They have lined up
many Jersey men, and feel confident
of being able to make the best show
ing. To assist them, it is probable
that j. M. Roberts, field agent Of the
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
TELEPHONE COMPANY
GIVES AN INCREASE

c. F. Mason, division superinten-
cent of the Pacific Telephone and
Telegraph Company, who was in the
Imperial Valley yesterday on company
business, announced that the executive
committee of his company at meet
ing held December Is had authorized
the payment of bonus to employees of
the Pacific Company. The plan fol-
lows in a general way the plan for
employees in the Bell System an
nounced from New York by President
Vail of the American Telephone and
Telegraph Company. He states the
details have not yet been worked out,
but in general distribution will
amount to the equivalent of three
weeks salary to employees who have
cen in the service more than one
year and who receive less than $4,000
per year. Employees who have been
in the service between three months
and one year will receive the equiva-
lent of two weeks salary.
Employees receiving more than 49,
coo per year but less than $4,000 per
year, will participate in the bonus,
but not in the same proportion as
those receiving a lesser rate of pay,
Imperial Valley employees will also
participate. Mr.. Mason says that sim
iler action has been taken by the Of
ficials of the Imperial Valley Tele-
phone Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19

One of the most revolving cases in
the history of the local Society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals oc-
Cured Saturday, the allegations be-
ing contained in a complaint filed by
C. A. Philbrick, a rancher near He
her. The complainant claims that b.
n. Toser beat to death horse, using
piece of gaspipe, while the animal
was chained to post.
In fit of rage Tozer is said to
have chained an alleged balky broncho
to a post, taking a piece of pipe and
carefully marking out spots On the
equine's head where fatal injuries
could be inflicted. Attorney James w.
Glassford, for the S. P. c. E., peril
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19

"Without reparation, peace is I'M
possible. All outrages on land and
sea cannot be liquidated by few pi-
Gus phrases about humanity" he
stated. "The Allies insist that the
end of the war must be preceded by a
complete guarantee against Prusslan
rilitarism disturbing the peace of
Europe" This sentence was wildly
cheered. "The Allies terms are a
complete restoration and full repara-
ton, and an effectual guarantee for
the future"
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
(By United Press)


London, Dec. 19.-The Allies will
not treat with Germany for peace un-
til Germany forally states the terms
upon which her offer is based. A for
NAL note to this effect is to be sent
tc Germany soon. Lloyd-George an
nounced this rejection of Hollweg's
peace offer in the House of Com
mons this afternoon. ell said Eng
land endorsed the Russian and French
rejection of the German peace terms.
He characterized the German offer as
'noose" which the Allies were asked
to place around their necks. Lloyd
George emphasized the unity of the
Allies by declaring had independent
ly reached the rulers, causing the
same decision to reject the peace Of
fer.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
Alleges That Tozer Killed
Horse By Use of a Gasplpe

rently inquired of the defendant If 1T
had not entered his mind that rifle
could have been used in dealing out
death to the horse, the man stating
that he could have gone to his house,
a distance of fifteen rods, and Sc
cured a gun.
Justice of the Peace l. Mayfield,
before whom the evidence was heard,
was particularly indignant upon hear
ilg the recital The court was in
censed and did not conceal its feelings.
Judge Mayfield sentenced Tozer to
spend a term of thirty days in the
county Jail and also doled out a fine
OF 500, the defendant stating that
he did not desire an appeal.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
Destroy Our Navy.
(By United Press)

Washington. Dec. 19.-If the Amer
lean navy, without battle cruisers,
should be drawn into war, America s
commerce and the navy would be de-
stroyed, Captain Simms told the
House naval committee today. He said
the United States couldn't catch the
enemy's battle cruisers. He also said
the Panama canal canal would be de-
fenseless unless the United States
elects sufficient force to engage the
attacking fleet.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19

Charles M. Berry, former secretary
of the Imperial Irrigation District, an
nounces today that he will become a
candidate for the office of director Of
the district. The deposition of Mr.,
Berry as secretary came about one
year ago and was the cause of con-
siderable perturbation on the part Of
ranchers in the valley.
Mr.. Berry is said to have been
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19

The presence of Clifford Ward, al
legged suitor of Miss Cecile Smith, fl
ancee of Thomas Potts, Holtville drug
eirst, who suffered from two dashes
of acid said to be thrown by B. C.
Lytle, adds considerably to interest
in the celebrated acid case now being
tried in Judge Franklin J. Coles
court.
Wards name has been mentioned on
numerous occasions, the defense hint
ing frequently that it might have been
possible for Ward to have thrown the
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
FORMER SECRETARY BERRY
ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR
DIRECTOR OF THE DISTRICT
Is Understood That Stoddard Jess Los Angeles Capital
ist, Is Behind The Candidacy of Leroy Holt and }. NJ
Edr,unds Election In February to Be Full of Acvity
1t Is Claimed BY Those Who Are Contesting.

1t is also said that Leroy Holt,
president of the board, and ]. M. Ed
munds, Calexico director, will become
active candidates at the February cleo
ton. 1t is claimed that Stoddard Jess,
the Los Angeles capitalist who has
done so much to increase the credit
of Imperial Valley, is behind the cam
didacy of Holt and Edmunds.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
Big German Loss.
(By United Press)

London, Dec. 19.-Bonar Law told
the House of Commons that the Ger
man loss in the Somme operations
was 100000 men, according to a
French estimate. An announcement
by the Board of Agriculture of its in
tention to guarantee fixed wheat
price was made.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
Would Not Comment.
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 19.-President
Wilson and his cabinet, after keenly
reading Lloyd-George's speech, did not
comment on it save to indicate that
a way was open for further negotia-
tions. The Allied note promised by
oyd-George in reply to Germany is
eagerly awaited. Whether it will go
as far as the premier's speech indi-
Gated as the basis on which the Allies
are willing to treat for peace, is not
known.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19

aligned with certain Cast Side inter-
csts which were cal ng for irriga-
ton of what is know as the mesa
lands. The integrit and business
scumen of the depos secretary has
only been questioned. ! opponents, it
being admitted that he possesses ster-
ling qualifications for ne position of
secretary, not to menti IN that of di-
rector of the board.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
TWO GOVERNORS REQUEST THAT
TROOPS Be SENT BACK HOME
Governors of Oregon and Washington Plead for the Re-
turn of Their Ctizens-They Declare That Calexico
Soldiers Have Done Sufficient Duty on the Mexican
Border-Blame Inadequacy of the Regular Army.

treatment will undermine possibility
of enlistment in future emergencies. :"
Meantime the soldiers at Camp
John H. Beacon are anxiously wait
irg to see what action the govern
r1ent will take, and to a man they are
with Governor Withycombe and Gov
crnor Lister.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19

American Jersey Cattle Club, will be
in the Valley for the fair. The Club
has shipped from New York large
consignment of Jersey literature, to
be distributed at the Fair, and it is
probable that the Jersey men will open
special booth.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
All U. S. to Go Dry.
NV United PresSl

Washington, Dec. 19.-That the en-
tire nation would ultimately go dry,
was the declaration of Congressman
Fitzgerald. He is urging the immedi-
ate onsideration of plans for replacing
tie 1927, 100000 annual liquor tax.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
LLOYD-GEORGE TURNS
DOWN TEUTON OFFER
OF PEACE FOR TERMS

doed because, when released after a
submarine stoppage, she violated neu-
trality by wireless warning of the div
cr's operation.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
(By United Press)

Petrograd, Dec. 19.-The council of
the empire declared in favor of cate
gorical refusal of the Allies to en-
ter into peace negotiations with Ger
many.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
Clifford Ward Is Expected
to Add to Lytle Testimony

burning liquid on Potts face. Ward
Is to take the stand Wednesday and
|refute allegations as to his intimacy
with Miss Smith.
Ward is expected to state that he
had never been enamoured by Miss
Smith and that he married another
woman two weeks after his alleged
attentions to Miss Smith. Ward is
also understood to say that he is in
a prosperous condition, being now the
possessor Of 900 acres of fertile beam
growing land and could not have been
influenced by any Holtville happen
ingS.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
(By United Press)

London, Dec. 19.-The recognition Of
Premier Venizelos' provision govern
ment in Greece, instead Of King Con-
stantine, is announced by Lloyd
George as one of Britain's new poll
cies.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
Weather Predictions.

(By United Press)
Los Angeles, Dec. 19.-Fair and
warmer tonight. Wednesday fair
Northwesterly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Berlin, Dec. 19.--Germany's reply to
the American inquiry regarding the
of the American steamer
Columbian was handed to the embassy
today. 1t says the vessel was torpe-
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-19
COTTON MARK EFT.

The following quotations are from
the Imperial Valley Long Staple Cot
ton Growers Association:
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
CQYYanza WilI
 Sign Protocol iS
 General Opinion
[Repubican A. p. Leased wire1


 MEXICO CITY, Dec 6-The gen eral impression among high govern ment officials here is that the protocol drafted by the Mexican and American commissioners at Atlantic City and having as it's object a settlement of the points at issue between Mexico and the United States will be signed by General Carranza, if he has not already affixed his signature to it. It is thought there may be slight changes in the wording of the documents, but that the main points of it will be agreed to by Gen eral CarranZa
 Alberto J. Pant one of the Mexican commissioners. has been delayed here but is to reach Queretaro tomorrow and probably will leave there at once for the United States with General Car ranZa s reply to the protocol. The re- ply may not be made public until it is transmitted to the joint conference in Atlantic City.
 It is believed here that Mir Pani will cross the border at Laredo and make q telegraphic report from there.
 Under instructions from members of the commission. the attaches of both groups have spent much of the time since the adjournment at Atlantic City in drafting tentative programs for fur tnti hiStuSStou. LUIS 1dUftlur Cfdif- man of the Mexican commission. in an interview credited to him recently in Mexico City newspaper. referred to the subjects to be discussed after the rati- fication of the protocol as of minor imDortance,' but the program drafted by the American commissioners in- cludes list of subjects regarded by them as of great importance.
 The Americans, 1t is understood. will insist upon the agreement to an ad- denda to the protocol that will serve as guarantee that the Cnrranza gov ernment will respect and protect the rights of Americans and other foreign CTS in Mexico. The Mexicans probably will be asked to agree to the amend ment or annulment of all decrees that provide for confiscation of foreign owned property. and for the readjust- ment of decrees providing virtually prohibitory schedules of taxation on mines and other Industries.
 Pressure will be brought to bear to secure the creation of an international claims commission to pass upon al claims filed since November 20. 1910 the date Of the beginning of the Ma dero revolution. The Carranza repre- sentatives also will be asked to agree 10 Joint action in improving the sanita- ton of Mexican cities. especially cer- tain ports. and in fighting epidemlcs of contagious and infectious diseases known to be prevalent in different parts of Mexico. IL will be suggested that
 (Continued on Page Five)
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
BUCHAREST FALLEN

david front the Russian offensive ap- parently is meeting with little success west of Jabionitza the Russians occu- pied height but later were shelled off the position by the Germans. To the south they penetrated to the second line of the German defenses in the Trotus valley but here were held from further advance. North of the Oituz pass and southeast of Kedzi Varsahely the Austro Germans took positions from the Russians
 Additional fortified heights northeast of Budimirtsa, in Serbia, have been captured by the Serbs from the Bull garians and Germans, according to Saloniki while the Bulgarians are re- ported by Berlin to have expelled the Serbs from positions near Gradesh- nitza. A heavy bombardment is in progress north of Monastir.
 The Germans have again essayed t somewhat intense attack in the Nerdun sector. east of the famed hill S04 near Avoncourt. According to Paris the attack was partly successful the Ger mans gaining a footing in some of the advanced French trenches.
 In the Austro-Italian and Russian theaters the big guns are still doing the greater portion of the work. The Russians have shelled the Narayuvka region in Galicia.
 German submarines have bombarded Funchal. Madeira. and sunk there the French gunboat Surprise and a British and French steamer. Thirty-fo members of the crew of the gunboat perished.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
Pcketing Right Is Upheld
(RepubIioan Associated Press Leased wire)

CHICAGO of the City Central the Steel found upheld the United States circuit court appeals
  modify pckn and to enter accordance with the ruling of the The strike higher improved conditions of labor established elueidaion" decision said
 "In the pursuit lawful pketng be
  induce refuse would tfs conduct of its business making difficult for them
 
  z~fuIness the strike dental effect of t. "Th the fails this difference interfering and unlawful Methods considered lawful employers
  cmplyo which should recognized right of the employer" handed
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
Republican A. p. Leased WireJ

Bucharest is in the hands of the forces of the central powers.
 Exactly 100 days after the decara- ton of war by Rumania against them finds the Teutonic allies in control of about 50,G00 square miles of Rumanian territory virtually one-half of the kingdom-running from the Transyl- vanian Alps northwest of the capital to part of Dobrudja.
 Simultaneously with the announce ment of the fall of Bucharest comes the news of the capture of Ploetchi, north of the capital, the conquest of which places in the hands of the invaders the last railroad in the west and gives to them the head of the line running northwar6 to Jassy, where the capital of Rumania is now situated
 No details have yet come through concerning the climax to the great drive of the armies of General von Fal- kenhayn and Field Marshal von Mac kensen, or whether the Rumanians and Russians escaped successfully behind the Bucharest line. Unofficial advices had indicated that four divisions of the defenders were in a hazardous position west of Bucharest and in danger of being enveloped.
 With the fall of Bucharest the central powers are now in possession of four capitals of entente allied states. the others being Brussels, Belgrade and Cettnje.
 In the Carpathian region near the Bukowina frontier and along the Mol
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
OFFICIAL RETURNS M
 FOR STATE ELECTION,
 HUNTS FIGHT STARTS
Osborn GiueS Ub
 Hope, But Last of
 Returns ShOw Ub

After day of anxious waiting, feVerish telephoning and almost swearing, Secretary of State Sidney r. Osborn. finnally managed to locate the missing Coconmo returns yester- day afternoon to turn over to the governor. certificate showing the official returns in the late election.
 Early in the morning. it looked as if the returns were not going to show up in spite of the earnest plea sent out by osborn the day before They did not come in the morning mail, and the wires were soon hot in a northerly direction. Osoorn finally managed to get the Coconino super visor's office, only to find out that the clerk had gone to the Little Colorado river. Osborn was rather disgusted, and made up his mind that there was no chance to get out the returns yes terdav. In the afternoon mail. they showed up. and the count started with a bang.
 It took the governor. and Ipstioe Toss about two hours to finish the job
 Tom Campbell lost two votes by the official count, his present and official majority heing thirty votes.
 Carl Havden. elected to congress headed the democratic ticket with a grand majority of 19.470. A. A. Betts came next with a majority over his opponent Cloonan of 15,363. Sidney P. osborn was third with 14 S9S
 Following are the official figures as compiled by Secretary Osborn yes- tcrdaV.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
raAsI l.!!:'[ .!ll. Ia COAST INVESTIGATION
 IF H|GHPR|CES
Continued from Page Nine)

WASHINGTON, Dec. G. The fed . eral investigation of the high cost of living began today to take definite form with indications that it would extend to every section of the United States. Not only is a sweeping in quiry into the cause of the soaring cost of foodstuffs contemplated but the re- cent hitch in the coal supply and its resultant price advances also win be made, in all probability the subject of broad investigation.
 Officials began to cope in earnest with the problems presented by the situation. The president took under consideration preliminary reports, which, with others yet to come, will form the basis for recommendations he may make to congress.
 A dozen speeches on the subject were made in the house and several resolutions, proposing inquiries. were introduced These were referred to committees without discussion, most of them going to the interstate and for eign commerce committee, of which Representative Adamson. who is op- posed to embargoes, is the chairman
 Department of justice officials held conferences today with members of the federal trade commission and District Attorney Anderson or Boston. In charge Of the departments snvestiga- ton and were to formulate a definite plan of conducting the nation wide in- duiry. About fifty investigators of the departments bureau of investigation were reported to be gathering data which will determine the attorney generals couse of action.
 Grand jury investigation at New York or Chicago. or both. of the reas- ons for rising prices are still under consideration.
 With the program still in process of formation. there were increasing indi- cations that officials were considering the situation from three angles. namely:
 1-Determination Of the actual cause of the rapid rise in foodstuffs and coal, whether t was due to natural economic laws. to the unwarranted action of in- dividual dealers and producers in ad- vancing prices or whether there exist agreements among groups of dealers or producers to boost prices.
 2-NigorOus prosecution of persons or firms if any who. by violation of
 Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1916-12-07
Law ofJungle
 Must Stop Say
 Cattle GrOueyS
By DMinht B. Heard.

CHICAGO, Ill. Dec 6-The Market ing conference was most successful and very largely attended. There were one thousand at todays session every state but two being represented, and many Canadian provinces.
 Today's session was devoted entirely 10 live stock marketing and the need for a thorough going investigation by the Fed eral Trades commission was urged by all speakers including Burke. Clerecquoles and Kendrick represent ing the marketing committee of the American Live Stock association. and Mcclure, President of the American Live Stock exchange who frankly stat ed competition was steadily decreasing at the great central markets.
 Iassiter of the Texas Cattle Growers association who declared that in the ! interests of the consumers as well as the producers the law of the jungle must stop and conditions of real com- petition be substituted. Unlike the con ! ference of two years ago many of the executive heads of the packirg houses were present.
 In closing the session I endeavored ' to outline a constructive plan of prog ress which would spell real co-opera- tion among all branches of the meat industry under such reasonable regu- f lated control as would offer a fair profit to the producer. feeder and packer and assure to the consumer meat products at prices based on sup ply and demand and on methods Of slaughter and distribution free from speculation manipulation and waste.
 It is now very evident that the inn portant conference will go on record m favor of a thorough going inVestlga . tion by the Federal Trade commission one of whose members is in attend