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Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21

So startling were the denials of De-
ftndant B. C. Lytle, in the Thomas
Potts acid case today, that the prose-
cution would not cross-examine the
witness.
IN the face OF the testimony prevl-
ously introduced by Sheriff Charles
M. Applestill, Pharmacist Snyder at
the Potts drug store and that of the
Farris family, neighbors of Lytle,
Lytle forcibly denied that he had
ever told the sheriff tnat he had gone
to the Holtville postoffice on the night
Potts was injured. Lytle said that
he had not left his bed that night and
was never awakened by Snyder. He
told the court that he had not passed
the Harris home, when previously Mr..
and Mrs. Harris testified that they
had made greetings to Lytle on the
night in question.
The sudden move on the part of the
attorneys for the defense brought a
slight sensation in Judge Coles court.
At 11:15 the defense rested and Dis
trict Attorney Nichols is expected to
bring forth rebuttal testimony this
afternoon to offset testimony of the
defendant.
D. X. Isaacs, Los Angeles hand
writing expert, took the stand this
morning in an endeavor to break the
strength of M. H. Carlson, similar ex-
rert, employed by the prosecution.
Isaacs went into details regarding the
question specimens submitted to hlm.
HIS declarations were lacking in Sc
ouence, judging from observations
made by disinterested spectators
Isaacs apparently demonstrated the
pos ssibility that it always requires two
expert witnesses to make famous
case interesting.
The witness told of being connected
with the Baldwin case," the "Hlll-
briggs case" and what is known as
the "Mexican revolution" case, III Los
Angeles. When asked point blank by
ATTORNEY Glassford if it was possible
for the notes to have been written by
the same person, the witness SAID
No."
After Isaacs left the stand Attor-
ney Seymour called the defendant, b.
G.. Lvtle. The witness stated that ne
had been in Holtville at the time OF
the injury to Potts. He said that ne
and Mrs. Lytle had retired that night
and were later awakened by com
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
JEWS TO RAISE $lO,OOO,OOO %t
FOR RUSSIAN RELIEF
(By United Press)

New York, Dec. 21.-How to get
S1O,OOO,OO0 to save 100000 Jews
from perishing in German-occupied
portions of Russia is the task of a
conference of prominent Jews from
all over the United States at Carnegie
hall here today.
The decision to raise this amount,
lin addition to the $6,00O,0O0 already
sent to relieve the suffering Jews in
Russia was made following the report
IF DR.. Judah L. Magnes, who went
here from New York to investigate.
Theodore Marburg, Louis Marshall,
latham and Oscar S. Straus, Jacob II.
Schiff, Henry Morgenthau, DR.. Cyrus
adler and others, will be present to-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
DANCE PROCEEDS TO
BRING XMAS CHEER

A box supper and dance is on tap
at the Woodland Park pavilion next
Saturday evening, December 23. Part
o. the proceeds will be devoted to
giving Christmas cheer to the children
of the city who have been overlooked
by Santa Claus.
The hall has been s,icely decorated
fer the occasion, which promises to be
a big success. The ladies are request
cd to bring box lunches, which will be
auctioned off to the highest bidders,
the well known firm of Johnson &
linn acting as auctioneers. A hand
some prize will be given to the lady
whose box lunch receives the highest
BID.
1t is understood that the admission
to this benefit dance has been re-
euced to so cents for the gentlemen
and as usual the ladies will be admit
ted free, but don't forget the box
lunch.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
FAMOUS BAND
OF MEXICO
TO COME

Colonel Esteban Cantu, governor Of
Baja California, today sent word to
the Livestock Fair committee that he
would send the crack military band
cf the Twenty fifth regiment to Ell
Centre to participate in the opening
day celebration at the fair next We'd
nesday. This will be the first appear
ance of the band in any valley town
outside of Mexicali and Calexico, and
the governor, in sending the band,
does so as an expression of good will
to the people on the American side
and as measure of cooperation to
make the Livestock Fair notable.
Although quartered away from met
ropolitan centers, Governor Cantu's
band is one of the greatest musical
in the country. Men
qualified to pass judgment declare the
quality of music rendered by the band
compares favorably with that of not
ed American organizations. Some
have explained this by calling atten-
ton to the inherent love of music of
Latin peoples, but the fact is that a
large number of the bandsmen are
not of Mexican blood at all, but are
members of one of the Indian tribes
OF the southern republic.
Governor Cantu is providing the
band as courtesy and he has direct
ed that they appear in uniform. It
is large organization, numbering 4C
men, and it is certain that they will
be big feature of the parade or
Wednesday, which is the day they
will appear, and that their concert
in the fair grounds will attract q
mighty throng.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
THIS is NEW YEARS DAY
FOR THE TEWA INDIANS
(By United Press)

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Dec. 21.-This may
te just December 81 to some folks,
but it's New Years day to the Tewa
Indians
There are only about 1,20O of the
Tewas in five villages: San Juan, San
ia Clara, San Ildefanso, Nambe and
Tesuoue. They hold ancient beliefs
,.educed by themselves from things
as they are.
The Tewas' six cardinal directions
are ncrth, south, east, west, above
and below. Each direction is colored
end has an animal to signify it. North
is green and personified by lion.
The Tewas believe the Sky is the
husband of the Earth. They believe
the Sun IS man who walks across
the sky behind yellow shield in sum-
ner, clad in white deerskins ornament
ed with beads. In the winter he is
green. Their year begins today and
their New Years day is founded upon
the belief that the sun stands still in
the sky to mark new month.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21

Features typical of the carly his
tory of Imperial Valley will be pre-
pared for the pioneers division of the
big parade in Ell Centre next We'd
nesday morning, which will precede
the opening of the Valleys first Live
stock Fair. Not only will the Con-
cord stage which transported the in
coming settlers from the railroad over
the desert sands to the Imperial town.
site be in line, with pioneer women
as passengers. but a float will be
built up as replica of the first
schoolhouse in the Valley. Lewis E.
Cooley, the first superintendent of
schools, will occupy the position of
teacher.
Another feature that is planned is
the formation of pioneers into divis-
ions, the divisions being the year in
which they arrived in the Valley. At
the meeting of early settlers held in
the Barbara Worth hotel several days
ago, it was decided that pioneer, for
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
FAIR To FEATURE EARLY HISTORY
0FTHE WORLDS GREATEST VALLEY
Dave Williams of Holtvle Fiesta Fame Is Awake to the
Needs of His Position-He Plans Many Novel Stunts
in the RodeO Line-Tempting Cash Prizes to Go to
Cowboys Who Appear in Contests During the Fair.

the purposes of the celebration at the
fair, should be anyone who arrived
in the valley previous to 1910.
The meeting the other day, was
called by the fair management. 1t
served to bring together men from
widely separated sections and the
"reminiscences and pleasures of the
small meeting indicated that the big
Pioneers Day would be notable one
in the lives of early settlers still re-
siding here and that there is a strong
probability that a Pioneers Associa-
ton will be formed to meet annually
at the time of the fair. Such pioneer
names as Barnes, McCusick, Banta,
Van Horn, Storm, Van Derpoel and
Shenk figured often in the conversa-
tion. One pioneer present, G. w.
Nichols, planted the first tree, and
between him and another present
Jake Duman-lies the unsettled honor
Continued on Page q
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
DEPUTY KEMP HAS
VERY TRYING TIME

Deputy Sheriff F. c. Kemp made a
trip to Imperial yesterday afternoon
and his return added just five inmates
to the county Jail register. Among the
new names is found that of Mary
Brown, who is said to have carved
f.. C. Slaughter in a very artistic
r.anner, using razor.
Nicodemus Chuelena is alleged to
have indulged in burglarious attempt
and fell into the hands of officers.
Pedro Gomez and Rudolfo Ponce are
said to have committed petty larceny
affairs and will be given preliminary
hearings before Justice of the Peace
] Mayfield.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
RFCL AMAT|0N SERVICE PLANS
SURVEY Of IMPERIAL VALLEY
,oo,, 1ohs Consulting Engineer of Reclamation Serv-
;ce to Make New Survey of Engineering Situaon
Done at Suggestion of County Farm BureauTWlh
Cavern Future Credit Conditions OF Imperial Valey.

Joseph Jacobs, consulting engineer
for the Reclamation Service of the
United States Department of the In
terror, has been appointed to make
the reconnaissance of the engineering
situation in Imperial Valley, and ac-
cording to a letter received by r. l..
Dougherty, county farm adviser, Mi.
Jacobs will be in the Valley Friday.
The work upon which Mr.. Jacobs
is engaged is the investigation re-
Gently asked by the County Farm Bu-
reau. the Irrigation District and the
Eoard of Supervisors, to determine
upon what conditions the credit OF
the federal government may be eX-
tended to the Valley to complete the
irrigation and protective systems.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
iROHIBTIONISTS SEEK TO
VOTE DRY SPOT INTO TEXAS
(By United Press)

Austin, Tex, Dec. 21.-Prohibition-
lists today were striving to give the
next legislature dry spot in which
to cogitate on the proposed statewide
ar ti-booze measure, which is sched-
u'ed to provide the fireworks in the
coming session.
Travis county, in which the capital
is located, is voting on local option.
The drys are confident of victory,
even though they have had to worry
along in their campaign without the
aid of "Cyclone" Davis, who is de-
tanned at Washington by farewell
appearance.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
TYTTE TAKES WITNESS
STAND AND DENIES IN
TOTAL ALL COMPLETELY
Defense Suddenly Rests Case This Morning at EleDen-
Fteen- Testimony of Lytle Does Not Coincide With
That of -Four Other Witnesses Handwriting Expert
Introduced to Offset Testimony of Milton H. Carlson

motion believed to originate in the
Armstrong residence nearby.
The witness claimed that Snyder,
Potts pharmacist, had never been IN
Lytle's house, and contradicted the tes-
tlmony of Snyder, who had previously
sworn that he had awakened Lytle
or the night of the Potts injury.
On the day of December %, 1915,
Lytle said that he was working in the
Potts drug store and that while en-
gagged in wrapping up tube of tooth
paste for Mrs. Russell Thompson that
he received a spraying of acid from
a skylight. He said that Thomas
Potts was standing within eight feet
cf him and that he Uytle) had then
uttered a warning cry to the effect
that acid was being thrown again
Lytle said that he afterwards went
to the rear of the store and applied
soda and ammonia to his face. He
claimed that Drs. Conover and Stew
ems had supplied emergency treat
ment.
On the night of June y, 1916, on
the date of the second attempt to in
lure Potts, Lytle said that he hao
gone the postoffice and mailed 8
letter that he had read some papers
bu, did not enter the Armstrong house
The witness answered the question OF
Attorney Seymour, replying that ne
generally wore 61a or shoe.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
MARION HARLAND IS
85 YEARS OLD TODAY
(By United Press)

New York, Dec. 21.-Marian Har-
land (Mrs. Edward Payson Terhune)
celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday
anniversary at her home here today
by working. She is the author of
more than 40 books.
"a sense of humor and plenty of
work keep you young" said she to-
day. 81 would go to the graveyard
or the insane asylum in three months
if quit working. Also learn your
gastronomic limitations and stay with
in them. That's my advice"
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Booze Is the Cause.
(By United Press)

Chicago, Dec. 21.-Booze control,
not birth control, is the panacea for
domestic ills, according to Judge w.
N. Gemmill, formerly of the court OF
domestic relations, here today.
"Every man, and especially every
Judge, knows that the cause which
overshadows all others and which
more than all others combined brings
separation and misery to the family,
is the open saloon" Judge Gemmill
said. "At least Is per cent of all
family desertions are due to booze.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
COTTON AUTHORITY
TELLS CONDITIONS o rs

Argyle MacLachlan, president of the
Imperial Valley Long Staple Cotton
Growers Association, is to make some
exhibits at the Livestock Fair to be
held in Ell Centre the latter part Of
the month. Mr.. McLachlan has ar
ranged for several demonstrations OF
cotton planting and cotton harvest
ing. 'a"
His talks, in connection with the cx-
hibits, are expected to be interesting.
as the speaker is recognized as one
tf the cotton authorities in Imperial
Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
HELP IMMIGRANTS
TO SPEAK ENGLISH

Washington, Dec. 21.-"Make a
Christmas present to your country by
inducing one Notwithstanding
immigrant to learn the language Of
America"
This is the message, apropos of the
holiday season, which the Bureau of
Education of the Department of the
Interior is sending to all those inter-
ested in bringing about greater ma
tional unity through the Americaniza-
tion of the immigrant population. The
annual decline in attendance of adult
immigrants upon evening classes fol-
lowing the holidays is the cause for
this unusual appeal. This action is
part of the "America First Campaign"
Eegun by the bureau September l to
extend the facilities provided for the
education of immigrants and to induce
the largest number of immigrants to
take advantage of school opportuni-
ties.
The National Committee of One
Hundred appointed at that time by
the United States Commissioner Of
Education has enlisted the co-opera-
tion Of chambers of commerce, indus
tries, editors, patriotic societies and
other agencies, both public and pri-
vate, in all parts of the country. The
ready response demonstrated the
tlmeliness of the campaign. Reports
from school authorities indicate pro-
nounced interest on the part of the
foreigner in learning English and
studying about America. Attendance
in many cities has doubled as result
of the national movement and local
effort directed along lines suggested
by the schedule of standards and
methods IN publicity recently project
ed by the bureau.
With the beginning of the new term
after the Christmas holidays comes a
renewed interest in the foreigner. The
bureau feels that every public-spirited
citizen could make a gift Of funda-
mental value to the unity Of the ma
tion, by inducing at least one immi-
grant to acquire the language spoken
everywhere in the United States. The
large number of non-English-speaking
as we'll as illiterate foreigners would
soon become one Of US in spirit and
allegiance.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
COMMITTEE is
NAMED FOR
HOLIDAY
ALI Donations to Be Left at
G85 Naif1 Street and
Be Distributed.

For the dissemination of Christmas
cheer in Ell Centre the following COM
mittee has agreed to serve and dis
tribute the gifts. Mrs. Wiley M. Weav-
cr, F. B. Fuller, Clarence Barton, C.
X Cooper, Clarence Conant and Mr..
Fmbury.
Those who desire to make gifts are
requested to leave donations at No.
653 Main street, the headquarters to
be open Friday, Saturday and Sun
day.
The Ten Thousand Club Society
committee is actively engaged in the
movement and will naturally prove
successful.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
England Is Incensed.
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
New York, Dec. 21.-A private mes
sage states that high British Off
cial expressed intense indignation at
President Wilson's peace note. This
attitude may be responsible for Eng
lands refusal to permit the publica-
tion of President Wilson's message in
London today.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Big Sacramento Fire.

Sacramento, Dec. 21.-Four firemen
were overcome by smoke and several
were severely injured as fifty room
ers had narrow escape this morning
when a fire destroyed the Columbia
hotel, three-story structure. The
damage is estimated at between $780,
600 and 100000. Other downtown
buildings were threatened.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
SHOW DOWN Is
ASKED FOR
AMERICA
Showdown Demanded Ac-
count Of Americas Atti-
tude on Peace Terms.
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 21.-A showdown
by the be]ligerents is to be made be-
cause Americas rights have been in
vaded, because this nation feels this
cannot go on long. This is the real
purpose behind President Wilson's note
to the belligerents, Secretary Lansing
stated. He stated frankly that mat
ters could not continue much longer
as they have been, as this nation has
been drawing nearer to the verge of
war" Secretary Lansing emphasized
positively the German proposal also
that Lloyd-George's answer could not
affect President Wilson's note, ex-
cept possibly to delay the sending.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
(By United Press)

New York, Dec. 21.-The stock mar
ket, which broke during the first hour,
was thrown into wild excitement of
uncertainty by Secretary Lansing's an
nouncement of the note sent because
the American position was becoming
Slumps ensued, but the
market remained nervous and uncer-
tain.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Lansing Makes Statement.
(By United Press)

(By united PreSS)
Washington, Dec. 21.-In a state
ment made this afternoon Secretary
Lansing said that the American gov
eminent was mot considering any
change of its policy of neutrality" to-
ward all the beiligerents. He said he
issued this statement because various
constructions had been put on his first
statement.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Exchanging Views.
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
London, Dec. 21.-The announced
publication of the American peace
note is withheld here, pending an eX-
change Of views between the Allied
governments. 1t is stated the note
will not interfere with the Allied an
swer to the German proposal.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Prohibition Talk.
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 21.-The Senate
judiciary committee reported favor
ably on the nation prohibition bill,
but amended it to a national dry
n'esaure. 1t prohibits the sale or
manufacture, transportation or impor-
tation or expectation m any territory
subject to American jurisdiction, for
beverage purposes" 1t provides that
Congress is to have power to enforce
it by all appropriate legislation.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Looking Toward Peace.
lBY United Pressl

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator
Hitchcock today presented resolution
endorsing President Wilson's note and
asked immediate consideration. Sen-
ator Borah opposed an immediate con-
sideration, saying that more effective
plans for peace may present them
selves later.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Tells of Disaster.
(Rv limited Press)

Amsterdam, Dec. 21.--Berlin re-
ports that the French cruiser Suffern,
reported lost, was torpedoed by sub
marine off Portugal on November 26.
The entire crew of 71S was lost.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
u. S. on Volcano.
(Bv United Press)

Washington, Dec. 21.-"Gentlemen
OF the committee should make haste,
as our country is on the crust of a
said Congressman Kahn
when informed that Secretary Lam
sings explanation note was being dis
cussed at the session of the House
military committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Ford Aids Relief.
(Bv United Press) }

(bV UnICeu FTeSSJ
Detroit, Dec. 21.-The Ford Motor
Company suspends operations tomor-
row until January 8 as means Of
relieving the railroad congestion
threatening all Detroit industries. For
ty-two thousand employees are affect
eo, but none will receive pay.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Sinks Another boat.
(By United Press.

(By United Press.
Washington, Dec. 21.-The Ameri-
can consul at Malta has reported to
Secretary Lansing that British
steamer, the St. Ursula, was torpedoed
without warning. Six Americans
aboard were not hurt.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Awaiting Answers.
lBy United Pressl

\by united FfeSS)
London, Dec. 21.-It is expected that
the Ententes' answer to the German
note will be ready within 48 hours
all the Allied countries
will give them to the neutral ambas-
sadors for transmission.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Weather Predictions.

Los Angeles, Dec. 21.-Fair tonight
and Friday. Increased cloudlness'
Light westerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Chicago Is Hit.
(By United Press)

7y 1861
Chicago, Dec. 21.-Wheat dropped 6
points at the opening today on &C
count of President Wilson's note.
Stocks here and in New York also
broke from 2 to 13 points.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Release Irish Rebels.
(Bv United PreSs)

(By United Press)
London, Dec. 21.-Release of a ma
jcrity of the Irish rebels imprisoned
after the Dublin revolt is believed to
he a likely step by the new govern
nent shortly.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
SecretaryLansing sNote Given
= q p q q q q
Causes N. Y. Stocks to Tumble|
p q Il q q 81
Better Peace Plans On Later
Germany Perturbed.
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Berlin, Dec. 21.-In view of Lloyd
Georges speech, the German public
is determined to carry on the war.
A general feeling Of disappointment
prevails.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21

CONTINUED on Page p
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ARTISTS TO APPEAR
At HIPPODROME

Announcement was made Tues
day that during tho coming summer
months artists and musical organi.
nations OF worldwide reputation are
q appear I'm concert recitals NJ the
Hippodrome. Firth and University
under tho auspices OF the Northwest
Concert bureau.
These concerts will take place
every other sunday starting next
sunday. June Is. with Nine. Daven.
port. Engberg. renowned woman VIC.
llnist. Maud Powell's only rival. a.
tho first attraction.
10 has been over eight years
since Nine Engborg appeared In
this city-and that time her appear
ance was considered musical sen.
sation.
During the past number OF years
she has been directing the Helling'
ham symphony orchestra.
Her orchestra and also her work
have received the highest praise
from musical magazines In all parts
OF the country. There are 20 pieces
IN the orchestra.
Tho large seating capacity OF the
Hippodrome. Firth and University.
enables the management TO fix very
moderate prices OF admission.
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PERSIAN ACROBATS
HEAD PANTACES Bill.

Twenty entertainer, from tho
court OF the shah OF Persia are cen
tributing pleasure this week to the
new bill nj the Pantagcs theatre.
They are the Al Golem company.
acrobats and tumblora.
Ills Abb" ia clever comedy
sketch played by Joan storm aud
John Marston. Joe Roberts. the
popular Seattle haniolst. with bun.
die OF now music. Is hit.
More happy music. but OF a diff
rerent sort. is given IN Christmas
Eve In which appears the Brown.
Fletcher Trio. Mabel Harper. bill.
ed as IA nut" Is one. She also
sings Rose and Elliott do some
thrilling barrel jumping.
The Iron Claw" Is tho photo.
play.
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CONTINUED
FROM PAGE l
RUSH OF RECRUITS
CLADDENS OFFICERS


and IN National Guard uniforms.
eager 10 mobilize for tho Mexican
border by Tuesday night
When President Wilson's call 10
arms came Monday morning. the
National Guard companies ordered
out mustered but $40 men into line
22o Enlist Monday
scattlos four companies OF In
fantry enlisted an average OF 20
men each Monday Reports from
other parts OF Washington showed
that tho reaponso was general.
IL was estimated that the II
companies OF the Second infantry
enllated about 220 men during tho
day.
In every company headquarters
Tuesday II was looked upon as
certain that the Seattle contingent
would be the first ready for the
field not later than Thursday night
The total strength TO be obtained
ia i12 men TO each company.
Medical Men Busy
Tho problem before each rcgi.
mental unit was TO get up 10 war
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II Me GOLD
IffI.fINf.s

During tho entir.
month 81 June I will
put In 81 gold Filings
for 81 30. 80 fillinRs for
81 and $40 filings FOR