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Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Ould follow disarmament.

E. Packard, superintendent state ex-
pertinent farm at Meloland.
1t is proposed to follow each talk
with discussions and at the end of
the session to allow period for ques-
tions and answers. 1t is expected
that this will elicit much information
and have an educational value almost
as great as the set program.
In the afternoon the cotton raisers
will go to one of the cotton ranches
near Calexico, where an outdoor
luncheon will be served. The after
noon will be spent in visiting ranches
where different soil conditions obtain
and studying land preparation and
other details of cultivation right in
the field.
In his paper Mr.. DAILY will touch
upon the Importance and necessity of
proper leveling; of learning the con-
dition of the planters soil, the prep
aration of the seed bed, the reason for
thorough early irrigation, the depth
of planting and the time, the most de-
sirable weather conditions and that
which should be avoided.
He will also discuss the quantity of
seed and where to run the planter;
how to get stands on alkali soils; the
cultivation that is necessary at the
start of the plans growth, and chop
ping.
The matter of irrigation, which has
been the subject of much study by the
cotton planters of the valley, will be
presented by Walter E. Packard of
the experiment farm at Meloland. He
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Seeking Scalp
of John Boyce

An effort is being made to get the
scalp of Supervisor John Boyce of Ca
iexico. Mr.. Boyce is man of strong
convictions and fighter for points on
which he has made up his mind. He
is the type of man that makes strong
friends and strong enemies, and the
latter have brought out recall pc
tition and hope to see him thrown out
of office.
If the issues is brought to an elec-
ton, there promises to be redhot
campaign, in which personalities and
not public policy will govern.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Troops Coming Here.

A dispatch from Vancouver,
WASH, states that the Third bat
TALON of the Twenty-first infan-
try, U. S. A., has been ordered to
come Immediately to Ell CentrO
and are expected to entrain to-
day. The battalion consists of 285
men and 10 officers, under COM
mand of Major J. T. Dean.
Adjutant General Thomas, who
spent about ten days here at the
request of Governor Johnson,
studying the situation. left three
or four days ago, and it was un-
derstood that, while he did not
consider that an emergency ex-
listed calling for additional pro-
lection under existing conditions,
he felt that in case of further de-
velOpments in Mexico it might be
well to have men on the ground
who could act, and it was his pur-
pose to take up the subject with
General Bell, commanding the
Department of the Pacific, on
reaching San Francisco.
1t is believed the coming of the
battalion is due to his recOmmen-
dati0n. The troops probably will
not reach here until Tuesday or
Wednesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Battle of Verdun
Reaches the Climax

will give the results of scientific.
tests at the farm and at his request
Mr.. Daily will relate his experiences in
different methods of irrigation in
practical operation.
The whole program at this time
has been restricted to the operations
necessary before planting and the cul-
tivation and irrigation that should be
followed during the early growth of
the crop.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Walter Packard Returns
Armed Against Hoppers

Mr.. Packard stated that the arsenic
is cheaper than other preparations and
twice as powerful as Paris green.
The poison will be used in the manu-
facture of mash fatal to grasshop-
pers, and will be retailed to the farm
ers by the County Farm Bureau at
cost.
Any farmer, whether or not men,
ber of the County Farm Bureau, may
take advantage of it's efforts to pre-
vent the annual recurrence of the
grasshopper pest.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Cotton Culture Conference
Tomorrow at CaleXic0

Cotton growers from all over the
Valley will tomorrow gather at Ca
leXico for the cotton culture confer
ence which will be held under the
auspices of the County Farm Bureau.
Despite the conditions of the roads,
the attendance is expected to run in
to the hundreds. The increase in the
cotton acreage this season has given
cotton culture a widened interest in
the valley and the Farm Bureau COM
mittee which has the conference in
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24

Walter Packard returned this morn
ing from a trip to Berkeley in the
interests Of the State Experiment Sta
ton at Meloland, Of which Mr.. Pack
ard is manager.
Mr.. Packard stopped at San Fran
cisco on his return trip long enough
to purchase half a ton of white ar.
senic at 6A cents per pound for use
in the coming countrywide campaign
against the grasshoppers which are
lightning to put in their appearance
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24

charge says it has been arranged to
be of practical benefit.
The program as announced so far
is as follows:
Indoor sessions at Emert theatre
Calexico, beginning at $3.50 a. m.
"Cotton Culture" by Thomas p
Daily, manager of the Cudahy ranch.
"Cashing Our Advantages" paper
by Argyle McLachlan, president I'm
perial Valley Long Staple Cotton
Growers Association.
"Irrigation of Cotton" by Walter
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24

London, March 24.-Apparenty the Battle OF Verdun
has reached the decisive period This the belief OF tne
French and the result will be awaited with suspense py
the whole civilized world This the thry-fourth day OF
the BATTLE and now the Grown Prince OF Germany mas
bent the French front until it forms dangerous loop
Berlin claims that the French position is precaous but
the French are bringing their whole energy to bear
against the terrible of the Germans and the end
cannot be long delayed.
Should the Germans succeed in taking Verdun, the
Allies do not believe the gain would be in any degree de-
cisve so far as the for every inch OF the
ground behind Verdun clear to Paris, is fortified or
mined, and the fight would not stop at Verdun.
But the fall Of Verdun would be of great political ad-
vantage to Germany coming at time when its prestige
is undoubtedly at the lowest point since the war began
Berlin, March 24-It is officially announced that the
Germans have captured two more French trenches at
Haucourt, northwest of Verdun.
Violent Russian attacks southeast of Riga, near
Dvinsk are officially reported to have broken down.
The Germans have smashed forward south OF Malan-
court to the northwestern side Of the French salient i'm
pering Malancourt and Bethncourt They captured 81
men,
Artillery dues continue in the Champagne, Argonnes
and on the west bank of the Meuse.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Naval Fighting Reported.

Amsterdam, March M.-Fushing correspondents re-
port hearing heavy firing the English Channel appar-
emily near Ostend and Wesendc Whether this implies
naval conflict or bombarment Of German land positions
by the British navy could not be determined 1t is thought
may imply the opening of British efforts from the wa
ter as an offset to the Battle of Verdun.
Later incoming captains of vessels reported that du
ring the night they sighted gun flashes They believe
important naval engagement is being fought.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
To Prosecute Treason.

Washington, March Ex-senator Lewis today intro.
duced resolution denouncing all aid extended to Villa in
this country treason and requesting the prosecution
traitors of those giving such aid
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Doubt Battle Report.

Ell Paso March 24-American army men doubt the
report that the Americans about to engage in battle
with Villa, or that he is surrounded as claimed
General Bell said today Il don't believe battle is in
progress" Z -@--z.
Consul Garcia insists however, that the information
that Villa is surrounded is correct He said he await
ing reports Of confirmation from General Bertani near
Ell OrO
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Disarmament Plan Rejected.

Washington, March 24.-A joint reply has been re-
ceived from the Allies to the state departments proposal
that merchantmen disarm. 1t is authortatvey stated
that the proposal unacceptable It is understood to
tend that present conditions of naval warfare do not
warrant peaceful trading vessels taking the risks which
would follow disarmament
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Officer Disappears.

Douglas Ariz March A-Quartermaster Sergeant
John Arnold aged So years, disappeared Sunday it
learned today He belonged to the Sixth field artillery and
to have retired April after thirty years of SERVICE
on two-thirds pay. Foul play is feared.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Senator Stone Saws Sinister Forces Working For Wa
partment message from Consul Letcher He has not re-
volted.
Cantu With CarranZa.

San Diego, March Ex-Governor Cantu of Lower
California has teegraphed the Mexican consul here de-
nying that he would establish
Mexico and the United States clash He declared his al
legance to Carranza.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24

The above statement from Governor Cantu will sur
prise here for the report that he would set up
independent government not believed to have any
foundation in fact Governor Cantu undoubtedly will do
all that lies in his power to preserve peace but he can be
expected to adhere the established policy the de faco
government of Mexio, wherever that may lead.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Militia Not MObiliZed.

Washington, March A-The militia will not be mo-
bized the Mexican border at present The president
and cabinet have decided that they do not need the militia
volunteers. Reports from American consus and
manders of the expedition do not show the need for the
though the congressman from the border states
questng troops and it is possible additional regulars
will be sent Secretary Baker stated that orders have not
yet been given. The administration believes the mobilza
tion of the militia the border would embarrass Car
and Mexcans doubt the good intentions
of the Americans
The cabinet believes vast amount of misnformaton
is being sent out, and the members optimistic
Abandoning the Wireless
San Antonio, March A-Headquarters announced
today the abandonment of wireless communication with
the expedition in Mexico. Messages regarding Villa are
believed to have been garbed in transmission.
General Funston said an insulated wire from Casas
Grandes to Columbus would soon be working and would
supersede the wireless.
The only intelligence received from the front today
by wireless is that the winds keeping the aeropanes
encamped.
Battle Not Heard From.
Ell Paso, March 24-Consul Garcia up to this morn
ing had had report from General Bertani Nami
qpa where Villa is reported to be surrounded and Fort
Bliss has report from General Pershng indicating that
a battle was imminent
Herrera Still in Command.
Wooh Sc c%i11 l;%oy,
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24

Ell Paso March 24.-G. G. Cervantes, customs collec
tor at Juarez declared today that there has been fight
ing in Mexico since the Namiquipa clash Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
VPershing Not Heard From.

Columbus N. NJ, March A-Headquarters here hat
had word this afternoon from General Pershing fo
fifteen hours and in view Of the reported impending bat
tle word from him is awaited with anxiety.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Pershing Not Heard From for
Fifteen Hours - Uncertain
Whether Villa Is In the Trap.

Washington, March 24.-In the Senate today Sena-
tor Stone declared that "sinster forces trying to
force the United States into with Mexico.
Regarding kilograms read from Arizona and Texas,
he said Every sensible knows the Mexican stua-
ton is critical Efforts being made in and out of
Mexico to incite and iname the Mexicans, telling them
that America aggression The president has sought
to impress the friendness of this country for Mexico,
and heSenate has endorsed his stand but influences
working against this for end which could not know
Will senators. make the critical situation worse?" he
asked.
The kilograms to which he referred were from sew
era parts of the states named and urged Congress to
send large bodies of troops to the border and call out the
militia They told of alleged threats by resident Mexicans
and Of the danger of attacks from the border
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-24
Battle Not Heard From.

Herrera Still in Command.
Washington March 24.-Herrera is still military
commander of Chihuahua City, according to state de-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-22
C. l.. v. Mercer

Clement Laird Vallandingham Mer-
Ger, respected resident Of Mt. Vernon
died Wednesday morning at 1870
o'clock at his home, 100 West High
street, after fortnight's illness Of
typhoid fever. The funeral Friday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
The deceased was born in Bladens,
burg on Nov. 6, 1863, and was accord
ingly in his tifty-third year. He was
the son OF William and Nancy Mer-
Ger. His early years were spent on
his fathers farm. Devoting his young
manhood to the drug business, he op-
Grated retail stores in Utica, Freder.
icktown and Mt. Vernon.
HE was united in marriage on Oct.
II, 1887, to Elizabeth +. Mendenhall.
Two children survive this union,
Aaron of Akron and William of this
city.
For 27 years, Mr.. Mercer travelled
for various firms in which work he
Wdb Subdbcu AZ JuS lllIo VI uedLn >
summons. Leaving this city for
GAINESVILLE a week ago Monday, he
stopped in Newark at the home of his
brother, Postmaster Frank Mercer.
He took dinner there Monday and
lunch Tuesday and in the evening
went to Columbus, returning to Mt.
Vernon Wednesday, ill with malign-
ant typhoid fever.
From the first, his recovery seemed
doubtful and the attending physician
summoned two others of the profes-
sion in consultation, but without effect.
fhe deceased possessed clean,
strong character, a kindly and gener-
Gus heart and jolly, good-natured
personality. He affiliated early in life
with the Baptist church and has al
ways maintained his religious afIilia-
ton with this organization.
In addition to wife and two sons,
he leaves four brothers and sister:
Postmaster Frank Mercer of Newark,
L. Dale Mercer of Canton, James Mer-
Ger OF bloomsbury, Pa, Clyde Mercer
of Leetsdale, Pa, and Miss Name
Mercer of Toledo.
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James Henderson formerly at the
head of the Central Labor Union Of
Columbus, now representative of the
International Association of Machin-
lists, does not propose to let labor for.
get the Danbury Hatters fine of $780,
600, assessed through the efforts of
Charles Evans Hughes. Speaking at
South Bend the other day, he said; 81
would rather be the wicked King Her
cd gasping for cool breath at the cav
erns of hell, haunted by the cries of
innocent babes he caused to be
slaughtered, than to be the living
Charles Evans Hughes, Republican
presidential candidate, who was party
to the election of the members of the
Danbury Hattors' Union
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Mrs. Sarah Ellen sharpnaok

Mrs. Sarah Ellen Sharpnack died
Tuesday evening at $3.50 o'clock at
her home, 4O5 West Vine street after
four weeks illness of paralysis.
The deceased was widow, 7S years
OF age and is survived by the follow
ing children: Frank of Toledo, John
Of this city, Mrs. Elizabeth Eggleston
and Charles Sharpnack of Chicago,
Mrs. Ida Taylor, Mrs. Minnie Condor
and Mrs. Maud Lepley of Knox coun-
ty The funeral Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the late residence, Rev.
o. B. Ford officiating. Interment in
Mound View cemetery.
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Or. Baldwin B. Scott

DIR. Baldwin b. Scott died Tuesday
morning. at $50 o'clock at his home
on North Main street after a long i'll
ness OF heart trouble. The deceased
had been a sufferer from the disease
for more than a year and had been
confined to his home about one month.
He was born at Monroe Mills, in this
county, in 1S47 and was SO years Of
age at the time of his death. He is
survived by his wife and one son, d.
]. Scott of Detroit. Dr. Scott had
spent practically all of his life in this
county and for number Of years
practioed medicine in this city. The
funeral at the home Wednesday after
noon at o'clock, Rev. j. A. Long Of
ficiating. Interment in Ebenezer cem-
etery Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
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A College Professor

One of the latest college professors
to declare himself in favor of the re-
election of President Wilson is Frank
Thilly OF Cornell university, who gives
strong reasons for doing so. His let
ter to the Woodrow Wilson Independ.
ent League, containing these reasons,
is as follows;
81 voted for Mr.. Hughes as COVER
nor Hnd had no reason to regret it, At
that time he was an Independent and
he had no concern with national is
sues in administering the affairs OF
our state. During the present cam
paign, however, he seems to me TO
represent type of Republcanism
which, / had hoped. had done its
worst in our country. And he has
said nothing in all his many speeches
that leads me to believe that he would
improve on Mr. Wilson's record in in.
ternational affairs. / expect to cast
my vote for Woodrow Wilson, and
hope that he will be reelected. am
enclosing small contribution; | wish
| could make II larger"
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Knox Plumbing & Heating
Go. Sues Bowers
WORK DONE IN 1911
Payment of $3.50 Made And Nothing
More Forthcoming, According
To Plaintiff-Seeks a Sale
OF Defendants Prem
ises-Court News
News

The Knox Plumbing & Heating Co..
by its attorney, w. A. Hosack, has
brought an action against G. L. Bow
ers, seeking TO recover the sum of
$l27.3S with interest from March Is,
1911.
Plaintiff states that 1t entered into
q contract on Oct. IL, 1910, to furnish
defendant with steam heating appa-
ratus for the sum of $277.3S; that the
same was installed on Dec. 12, 1910,
when 500 became due and was paid.
A further payment was made on May
10, 1911, but plaintiff charges that a
balance of $1273S is still due.
Plaintiff states that on April 8, 1911,
it filed a mechanics lien against
property of defendant and due notice
was given of this. The said property
is located in Centerburg. Plaintiff
asks for Judgment in fun or in default
thereof. that premises he sold and
proceeds applied to payment of the
debt.
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and Mrs. M. r. Beck in Frederick.
town.
Mr.. Charles Rinehart and Mr. r. v.
Alderman of Fredericktown made n
business trip to Ashland last Sunday.
Mrs. Robert Harry, who has been
visiting in Sanduslty for week, re.
turned to Fredericktown last Friday.
Mrs. M. X. Blackburn and Mr.. and
Mrs. q. j. Blackburn and children
have gone for an auto trip to points in
Michigan.
Miss Harriet Thrift of Winterset,
Iowa, who has been here visiting at
the home of Mrs. Turner the past
week, returned to her home on Tues
day.
MIR. and Mrs. Edward Briggle of Mt.
Vernon are spending the week with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Briggle. in Frederlcktown.
Miss Margaret Leckron of Angoloa,
Ind, visited at the home of Mr.. Will
liam Brubaker the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parmenter of
Green Valley visited with Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Barton last Sunday. Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Myers of Mt. Vernon
were also guests at that time.
Mr.. Clyde Young and family autoed
to Cleveland last Saturday to visit
with the formers sister.
Mr.. George Keefer of Butler visit
ed with Mr. and Mrs. James Keefer
last Sunday.
Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Edwards of
Pittsburgh, Pa, visited with Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. IT, LaFevre the past week.
DIR. Edwards is the son of Mr.. L. B.
Edwards, former citizen of this place.
Mrs. A. H. Fox visited with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Brown, at An,
knytown the first of the week.
Hon. e. Lee Porterfield of Delaware,
o., was Fredericktown visitor on
Tuesday of this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Clay Syler and Miss
Ella Teeter were Sunday guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. d. Brown
at Ankenytown.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Grubb visit
ed with Mr.. and Mrs. James McCready
at Butler last Sunday.
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excessively Republican source, the
foregoing preface to an argument for
Hughes, constitutes a remarkable
recognition of Democratic strength,
and an equally remarkable admission
of Republican weakness, notwithstand-
ing the desperate fautfnding of Can
didate Hughes. Well may the Repub-
lican campaigners cry:
20, that Woodrow Wilson had not
done so much!"
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The high point of development in
the Ohio penitentiary probe, promoted
for political purposes, was the raising
of question Of veracity between prison
demon Hurley and politician Phil
brick. All other issues aside, we
should say this is the most evenly
matched contest ever seen in Ohio.
'T would not shrink from war
Charles p. Hughes.
Congratulations Theodore Roos-
evelt.
Think 1t over!
Corroborating private information
from Kentucky about the colonization
of negroes in close northern states
for voting purposes, comes this ex-
preston in a syndicate service for
Kentucky newspapers: Negroes are
still leaving for the north, lured away
by promise of high wages and board.
There is a shortage of labor here"
Also in Lima the native negroes are
banding together for protection
against the southern immigrant!
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An Ohio political writer during the

An Ohio political writer during the
Prs-primary campaign, indicated that
Myron T. Herrick would be favored
by the special interests because he be-
1onged to the crowd. This brings to
mind that in the campaign of 1908,
after Roosevelt had forced the nomi-
nation of Taft, the
4$$$$$ Wall street contingent
would not contribute
HERRlCK to the campaign be-
cause they feared that
&S$$S$ S Taft might prove to be.
a Progressive instead
OF a reactionary In office. There were
no funds for the campaign and peace
had to be made with the Wall street
leaders.
It is recorded in the public affairs
that Charles p. Taft, who has never
changed his color, and Myron T. Her
rick, the great Progressive now in
the year 1916, rode from Client to AK
10 tell the Wall street crowd that Will
liam II. Taft was all right.
In the light of later day develop
ments, IL is now absolutely known
that definite pledge to a certain end
was given. No doubt Mr.. Herrick was
one of the men who fixed" the "inter-
ests" for Taft, and who promised the
appointment of Attorney General
Wickersham in Taft's cabinet with
the assurance to big business that
there would be no more prosecution
for violation of trust and other Grim
inal laws Of the land. Samuel Blythe
knew this when he wrote his remark
able political novel of the past year
and he told it, too.
The people have forgotten the effort
TO turn Alaska over to the Guggen-
helms. Wickersham and Ballnger
ily their action in that matter but the
writing OF political history shows that
the Guggenhelms, and other friends,
seem To think they had a right to de-
mand the return of something for
their very generous contributions to
tho Taft campaign fund in 1908.
In that campaign it will be remem-
bered western Republicans stood by
Taft because they thought he was a
Progressive. In the east, after Myron
Y. Herrick had been there and had
his conference, Wall street sent out
the word for the boys to get in line
and open their pocketbooks. The old
crowd took Herrick's word
Myron Il. Ferrick lives with money,
thinks in money, works for money,
and dreams of money. No wonder he
thought money, even under the pri.
mary system, could purchase United
$tates senatorship in Ohio.