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Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
WHAT FUNNY BULL
SAYS HERNANDEZ

GAY que toro tan chistoso!" which
means, "Oh, what funny bull!" ex-
claimed Senior Daniel Hernandez, the
Spanish bull fighter this morning,
when his manager, Billy Silver, took
him over the bull pen especially built
in the arena at the Livestock Fair,
to show him what he had to go up
against this afternoon.
''No hons, no hons. Was su mat
tar?p came back the .toreador in sur
prise. c a la
AS a matter of fact, the bull had
no horns and Senior Hernandez was
somewhat disappointed but when he
was, informed that the animal was the
most vicious one in the entire valley
he gave sigh of relief and told hls
listeners that he hoped that he didn't
have to face burro,t has s. IL 3,
Bullfighters like bulls with sharp
horns, and the sharper the better,
and Senior Hernandez's greatest trick
is to grab the horns when in tight
places and leap over the animal. The
management will endeavor to obtain
large bull with large horns either
Itomorrews sori Saturday so Senpr. Herr
lnandez can demonstrate hisuotFicks.
(which are said to be most danger
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
SECOND DAY OF GREAT LIVESTOCK FAIR
RESUL rs IN MANY CREDI7ABLER REMARKS

The second day of the Fair proved
to be even more interesting than the
first.
After the diversion numbers had
been provided yesterday, the real live
stock fair began. Judges started this
morning early to make awards.
Professor Major, DR.. Williams and
Livestock Director Paul I. Dougherty
were busy all morning judging horses
and mares. ts
In the brood mare division l.. Swerd-
ferger was given first prize and +.
E. Cummings second award.
The first prize for stations under
three years went to A. J. Leonard, ne
having on exhibition splendid speci-
men of imported French Perechron'
T. T. Miller was second in honor.
Harry Cross, residing near He
X Der, was awarded high honor in the
IL -year-old filly class.ai1 Viii ,-1ae
| This afternoon was given over to
CONTINUED ON PAGE TwO)
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
MEXICAN COTTON
MEN URGING U.S
To
SECURE RELIEF
Second Petition Is Sent to
State Department Ask
ing Action on Duties.
SPECIAL AGENTS
SECURING FACTS
Opposition Mails Opposition
Note to Secretary Lam
sing at Washington.
SPECIAL AGENTS
SECURING FACTS

The recent visit of George Caroth-
ers, special agent of the State de-
partment, and the arrival here yes
terday of James T. Belcher, confiden-
tial agent of Secretary Lane of the
Department of the Interior, coupled
with the visit of Former Governor Will
liam Sulzer of New York to Mexi-
cali, is believed to have some bearing
on the COTTON situation across the bor-
der
Mr.. Belcher arrived yesterday and
spent some time in Calexico, but would
not give out any information regard
ing his mission. Former Governor
Sulzer came to Calexico from Yuma,
intending to enter Mexico, but, ex-
cept to make the journey over the
Inter- California railroad from Yuma
to Calexico, did not make any excur-
sion.
Names said to represent more than
three-fourths of the cotton acreage on
the Mexican side Of the border have
signed communication, similar in inn
port to that which was sent to Wash
ington a few weeks ago, which was
Yesterday forwarded to Secretary OF
State Lansing.
The latest communication sets forth
the claim that conditions of which the
growers have been complaining, due
to the imposition of high export du-
ties on cotton crossing the line into
the United States at the Calexico port
of entry still exist. The State De-
partment is petitioned again to exert
its efforts to secure relief for the
growers.
After the first petition reached the
department officials in Washington, a
counter statement, signed by a num-
ber of Mexican growers, was sent to
Secretary Lansing, informing him
that the growers were satisfied with
conditions, and with the attitude OF the
Mexican government growers.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
LOADED CIGAR
STARTS BIG
CRUSADE
Claims That Bunch of Cigars
Were Mailed to Different
Sections of Country.

Los Angeles, Dec. 28.-A warning
to watch for tubular packages con-
tanning cigar bombs" was sent this aft
ernoon to posAmasters throughout the
country by postal officials here, who
learned that 25 of the innocent look
ing "bombs" were mailed on December
22 at Goff, Cal.
This information was furnished the
postal inspectors by conductor of
the Santa Fe passenger train, who
stated that he found the packages, all
lstamped and addressed, lying on a
seat in the smoking car Of his train
shortly before reaching Goff. He said
he mailed them there, thinking they
had been overlooked by a passenger
on leaving the train.
The conductor told his story to the
postal authorities after it had been
learned that several persons in diff
ferent localities had been injured from
smoking cigars received in small tu-
bular packages. He recalled that some
of the packages were addressed to
persons in Los Angeles, San Francis
co and other cities, in the East and
West, as we'll as some of the Central
states.
Six of the "bombs" were accounted
Tor to the postal authorities. Two were
received in Los Angeles. C. F. Ranger
postal inspector, said that all the
packages should reach their destina-
tion within the next "a or 48 hours.
Local postal authorities began their
Investigation after John D. Bennett
resident of Brawley, CAL, was pain
fully injured when cigar that he
had received in the mail and was
smoking exploded in his face on De-
cember "a.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
SECRETARY LANE IS
REPRESENTED HERE

James T. Belcher, former newspaper
man of San Francisco, and now con-
fidential agent of Secretary Frank
lin X. Lane of the Department of the
Interior, was business visitor in E
Centre yesterday.
Mr.. Belcher is making the rounds OF
land offices in the United States anc
called upon Receiver Phil Brooks anc
Register Farr at the local office yes
terday.
There is no special signifance at
tached to the visit, as Mr.. Belcher stat.
ed that he was merely getting the
ideas of land office receivers so as
to provide for a possible betterment
of the service to the people.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
WILL DEMONSTRATE
CRUSHING OF GRAIN

E. P. Frost, Southern California rep
resentative of the John Deere Plow
Company, with branch house in FL
Centre, arrived in the city this morn
ing and will give a grain crushing
demonstration at the Imperial Valley
Livestock Fair some time today.
Mr.. Frost believes that better re-
suits can be had with ground corr
than with the whole grain. He has
made experiments in number o1
places and has statistics to bear out
his assertions. Feeding of whole
grain, especially kaffir corn, is moi
attended with the same results as wher
rolled grain is fed.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
.CzAR DECLARES
KAISER WILHELM
WEAKENING AND
WILL PUSH WAR
Russian Ruler Says That He
Has knowledge of the
TeutOn Weakness.
TO DESIRE PEACE
BEFORE EXHAUSTED
Russia Dislikes to Have Ger
mans on Sacred Soil of
Empire of Urals.
(By United Press)

London, Dec. 28.-1n orders sent to
all Russian troops, the Gar says that
Germany is weakening and that her
peace offers are the result of knowl-
edge of waning strength and realiza-
ton of increased strength of her enc.
mics. The Gar says the Kaiser wants
a complete peace before his military
talent is exhausted. He says he knows
no Russian wants peace until the ene-
my is driven from Russian soil and
guarantees of peace are achieved.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
ASKING RELIEF
FOR LABOR
PROBLEM
Mexicali Ranchers Seek to
Get Orientals Across
for Cotton Work.

Seattle, Dec. 28.-Various trans-oce-
anic steamship companies with offices
here, whose lines reach to the Orient
were requested today by Mexican cot
ton planters at Mexicali, B. c., to sub
nit bids for the transportation of 1,O0C
Chinese laborers from Hongkong to
the Pacific coast.
The planters reported that there is
a serious shortage of laborers in their
section, owing to the war in Mexico
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
DANCE FLOOR OPEN
It LIVESTOCK FAIR

The brand new dance floor, built of
regulation dance floor lumber and well
smoothed, was in operation at the
Fair grounds this afternoon.
A special dance floor orchestra has
been engaged and Ell Centre at last
has the luxury of the jitney dance.
The dance will be operated every aft
ernoon and night during the fair. A
reduced price has been made for even
ings and the Escalante band will give
a nightly concert.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
(By United PreSS)

Washington, Dec. 28.-Though Pres
ident Wilson and Secretary Lansing
will not discuss peace terms, it is
believed the administration intends to
hold the belligerents to a strict ac-
countability for any acts endangering
Americans if peace plans fair. The
silence is attributed to a desire not to
complicate the peace plans. 1t is be-
lieved there will be no more note
writing, but break, if Germany re-
news summarizing in case peace nego-
tiations fail.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
MITCHELL PROMISES STRONG
PITCHING STAFF FOR CUBS
Bv H, C.. Hamilton

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
New York, Dec. 28.-Just before
shaking the dust of New York off
his feet and beating it for solitude
to think over his task of remaking
the Cubs, Fred Mithell, the new man.
ager, picked off by Charles H. Weegh-
man, gave it out that one thing is GER
tain when the former smashers, of the
National League get going again.
1--WE will have the best pitching
staff in the league before many sea-
sons have passed." Mitchell declared,
"and I expect to improve it greatly
before the end of next season. don't
expect to win pennant next sum-
mer, but we'll not finish last. eth
err"
Mitchell was making no idle boast
when he announced that he expected
to improve the Cub pitchers. He'd
have to be pretty bad to make it look
worse. But it is true that in all
this country of baseball clubs there
is not a man who has had more sue
cess in developing pitchers than Fred
Mitchell. The magnificent army OF
the Braves is sufficient evidence that
he knows his business.
Mitchell was a pitcher when he
first started his career, and he formed
part of the staff with which Connie
Mack hoisted himself into his first
American League pennant. He was
later with the Phillies and then was
released to Brooklyn. At the end OF
the 1905 season his arm began to
fail and Mitchell was switched to To
ronto.
He did little better there as a hurl
er, so he developed into a catcher, do
ing so we'll that he was taken up by
George Stallings and given job witt
the Yankees. He remained there du
ring the two years Stallings struggled
with the New York club and whel
Stallings was released Mitchell was
dropped also.
When Stallings was made manage
of the 'rBaves he Immediately sough
out Mitchell and took him to Boston
where he has since been. Sailing
declares Mitchell is one of the smart
est men in baseball He remarke
after a deal was put through that
better mar, could not have been foun'
to revamp Joe Tinker's leavings.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
IS
Williams views
BY DR.. r. H. Williams
(Arizona Husbandry Expert)

1t is an extraordinary livestock
exposition and credit is due to
the Valley for production and al
so to the management. There has
been a phenomenal improvement
made in the Valleys stock and
five years later you will notice
better results. Exhibitions of prize
stock bring about a desire for
purchasing better and in the fu-
ture you will notice the effect of
this weeks fair. My only criti-
cism is lack of grooming.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
Lawson Replies.
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 28.-Thomas w.
Lawson has telegraphed Congressman
Wood that over $6O,O0O,OOO were made
in Wall Street by those having advance
information on President Wilson's
note. He said he would testify il
asked.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
George Nixon Dies.

George Nixon, proprietor of the Gen.
trail pool rooms on Main street and
we'll known in Imperial Valley, died
this morning in Los Angeles. Mr.
Nixon had been ill for several months
Father O'Hara received a telegram
this morning containing the informa'
tion. No details are had of funera
arrangements.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
VERY CREO|TAbLE'
0 l|VELY'S OPINION
By d. o. Lively

well Known Stock Authority
/ think that the Imperial VAL
ey Livestock Fair is very, very
creditable achievement. 1t brings
forth evidence that Imperial VAL
ley has fine livestock and poul-
try and the result will be that the
county will profit by this good
advertising. Not to Imperial
county alone does it reflect cred
it, but to the management Of the
fair as we'll. There was not much
time to arrange, but the directors
made the best of it. consider it
a remarkable exposition.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
WONDERFUL CLAIM 4
OF f. T. S70hER0D
By F. F. Stonerod
with California Cultiyator)

/ with California CultlVator) -
l think that you have a Won
derful fair and / believe that your
Farm Bureau brought about the
right idea in advancing livestock
in preference to giving recreation
numbers, as is commonly practiced
at fairs. Another feature, ap-
propriate for Imperial Valley, is,
demonstrating the value of stable
livestock instead Of fluctuating
cotton. You have an excellent dis
play of bulls; in fact, some OF
the best I have seen this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
MAJOR SAYS FAIR H.
CIV IS EXCELLENT ONE
BY Prof. E. w. Major
prominent livestock Expert)

BY Prof. E. w. Major
prominent Livestock Expert)
/ 1t is an exceptionally good show
and, in view of the fact that it is
the first attempt along this line,
! believe that an excellent show {
ing has been made. Of course, T.
am more interested in dairy cat
tie, and from the swift glances
given the cattle exhibits l. think
that you have some fine bred stock
in the Valley The Holsteins, in
particular, appeal to me. make
it rule not to Took much atcstock
until l Judge as to the awards.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28

A marriage license was issued to-
day to Harris T. Nye, aged 27, ma
tive of Vermont, and Miss Charlotte
Pinney, aged 27, native of Iowa, and
both residents of Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
(By United Press)

Amsterdam, Dec. 28.-Germany and
Austria have replied to the Swiss note
with practically the same phrases as
they replied to President Wilson. It
is also said the Swiss collaboration
toward peace is most agreeable to the
Central Powers.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28

James r. Downs, commercial agent
of the Southern Pacific company, with
headquarters at Riverside. is in the
city attending the Livestock Fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-28
(By United Press)

Berlin, Dec. 28.-The Berlin opinion
is that the German answer to Presi-
dent Wilson's note was that it warm
ly appreciates Wilson's intentions, but
perhaps ADDS practical suggestions for
conclusion of peace"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-22
PERSONAL.

Frank Childs of Wilmington is in
town today on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dickinson of
Williamsyille are spending the day in
town.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Averill
closed their cottage at Spofford lake
this week and returned to their home
in town.
Mrs. Frederick Cressy returned last
night from Grafton, Mass, where she
spent several weeks with Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Sargent at the Grafton Inn.
Miss May Robson of the company
The Making Over of Mrs. Matt was
registered at the Brooks House today
on her way from North Adams to
Claremont, where the company will
play tonight. Miss Robson travels i'll
her motor car.
George Clarity, the Az year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Clarity of Yer
non street, who is in the Memorial
hospital for treatment for a fractured
skull, is improving, and if he continues
to improve they expect to move hin
to his home Sunday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-22
TOWNSHEND.

Mr. and Mrs John jenkins visited SUN
day in Cambridgeport
Horace Gale and c. @. Stebbins are fill
ing their sios this week
Miss Mabel Fullerton, who was in Bos-
ton this week, has returned.
Mrs. G. S. Aldrich has returned from
visit in Westmoreland, n. H., to the home
| of William Perry.
Leland and Gray seminary opened Tues
day with an attendance of 60 pupils, and
a few more are expected.
Miss Lenora Heaey Of New Haven
Conn, the new teacher at the seminary
will make her home ut J c. Taft's.
Miss May Howe and grandmother, Mrs
/ Lizzie Rand have returned to Randolph,
after visit of several weeks with rcla-
tives and friends.
The senior class at Leland and Gray
seminary will have a corn roast tonight on
the grounds of f. l.. Hastings, as has been
their custom for several years.
Mrs. George Whitney kindly consented to
take charge of the training class at the
seminary until the arrival of the teacher,
Miss Marion Graves, who was detained
by the illness of her mother.
Melvin Austin, who went to White Riv-
er junction to the reunion of the 4th Yer
mont veterans remained for a visit at the
home of Fred Perkins Mrs Janette
Townshend will stay with Mrs Eddy
while he is away
Harold Haskell, who has been clerk at
the Inn since graduating in June, has
gone to the home of his mother, Mrs
Horace Ayers, in Hebron, \. \. He will
enter the University of Vermont this
term
Carroll Boydcn will carry the school
children in district No 3, Earl Knapp
those of No. ,, and Bernard Phillips Ia,
the same route as last year, Mr. Meechan
sends his own team tor his children as
last year.
Miss Florence Howard, who graduated
from the Leland and Gray seminary train
ing class in June, has gone to teach il
the Brookside school in Newfane Miss
Hester Holden, who has taught success
fully in Williamsville the past year, hat
returned to the village school
/ On Eastern Star meeting was helC
Wednesday evening and one candidate wa
initiated \ pleasant social evening wal
enjoyed and refreshments of iee-cream
sandwiches and waters were served
Guests from Williamsvile were Mr. an,
4 Mrs. Albert Sherman, Mrs. Leslie STRAIT
I ton, Mrs. Grace Richardson and Mr. ant
= Mrs. Q. r. Wright Those who came from
Newfane were Mrs. Margaret Nichols ant
F. A. Dewitt
A very pleasant gathering was held a
the home of G. @. Stebbins Tuesday after
noon and evening, as they decided to b
on time and hold their usual New Year
party while Mrs. Colburn and daughter
i Marybelle, could be with them 1t wa
intended to serve tea on the lawn, but tn
weather man tried to send New Year
weather and it was served inside Thos
I who attended were Rev and Mrs j. II
Lawrence, Mrs Sarah Wilson, Mr.. an
Mrs. +. L. Hastings Mrs. A. \. Mason
Miss Cora Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Park
er and Edwin Parker.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-22
HINSDALE, N. H.
Weed-Elms Wedding.

A very pretty wedding, attended by
relatives olly, took place Wednesday
evening at s clock at the home Of
Mrs. Bessie l. Elms, 267 Talbot avenue,
Dorchester, Mass, when her daughter,
Miss Ethel Cora Elms, was united in
marriage to Ellwood Jasper Weed of
Hinsdale, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Weed, by Rev. DIR. Isaac of the Dor
chester Temple Baptist church. Miss
Films made very charming bride at
tired in white crepe meteor, old lace
and veil with orange blossoms and
carried shower bouquet of white
roses. The bride 5 cousin, Miss Helen
Drake of Providence, r. L., acted as
bridesmaid dressed in white taffeta and
carried bouquet of pink roses. Oscar
Chandler Of Somerville, cousin of the
bridegroom acted as best man. The ring
bearers were Florence Pike and Wen
dell Jordan, niece and cousin of the
bride A double ring service was used.
The wedding march was played by the
bride : sister, Mrs A. w. Pike of
Maiden, while her brother, Leonard f.
Ems acted as usher. The bride Is
mother was dressed in black lace and
jet. The bridegroom s mother was at
tired in violet eharmeuse. After the
reception the happg couple left for Q
trip to the White Mountains, New
/ York and Rhode Island. The weddinG
presents were numerous, including sill
yer, cut glass, linen and money. Th'
bride is graduate of the girls higl
/ school, Boston, while the bridegroom
was a student at Mount Hermon. TIL
couple will make their home in thi
II town.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-22
EAST DOVER.

Miss Ruby Howe is teaching school in
West Dover
S. H. Yeaw Of Brattleboro was in town
Wednesday
Mrs Rua Adams went Wednesday to
Brattleboro to visit relatives.
The selectmen of the town are putting
in new cement bridge near ". j. Met
calf's
Mr.. and Mrs Rexford Johnson and
Ralph johnson spent Sunday at Charles
Adams's in Brattlebore.
I Wilbur Stowe of W., az'on visited his
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-22

of the British society of the chemical in
dustry and condemned That combustion
of the raw product be prohibited was sug-
gested on the grounds that half its vir-
tues go up the chimney or into the ash
pan.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-22
sister, Mrs. Frank Yeaw, and family the

sister, Mrs. Frank Yeaw, and family the
first of the week.
Mrs Lillian Miller and little son, who
spent several weeks with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ A. Moore, went Wednesday
to Brattleboro to visit her sister, Mrs.
Guy Russell.
Mr.. and Mrs George Putnam and Sid
ney Putnam of Bedford, Iowa, Mrs.
Luana White of Wardsboro and Hugh
Adams of Townshend were callers at Nj,
"a Moore's and Will Yeaw's Wednesday
The wanton extravaganza of using raw
coal to produce power and heat has been
thoroughly discussed at recent meeting
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-09-22
MARRIAGES.

In Dorchester, Mass, Sept. 20, by
Rev DR.. Isaac, Ellwood Jasper Weed
CT Hinsdale, n. H., and Miss Ethel Co
ra Elms of Dorchester.
In Guilford, Sept. q, by John F..
Gale, Esq, Carl H. Morgan and Miss
Carol G. Egar, both of Boston
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-03-23
BRITISH RECRUITS TOO
FEW FOR ARMY'S NEEDS
War Office Circles Admit
Failure Of the Military
Service Act.

LONDON. March 22.--Asitation regard
ing wha. the anti-Government press calls
the recruiting muddie'' continues inside
and outside the Parliament.
The Daily Mail again attacks the Cow
eminent and Lord Derby. charging them
with stunning" with their pledge to
married men. The paper says
The Derby scheme has completely
broken down after weeks Of muddle and
delay
Col. Repington. the military critic ~
the Times. alleges that the recruiting
failure has become "a matter OF grave
moment. that the condition Of the army
as regards numbers IL consequently
critical. and that the who'll fabric of
British power is threatened. He says
that 1900. 900 recruits are needed In
1916 to complete and maintain the army
and that the Derby scheme has failed
to provide the necessary men.
The situation IL neither hopeless
u~nmendable." he ga! $, "but strong.
resolute and immediate action is i'm.
perat!vc."
According to the Daily Mail. the fall
urc OF the group system and the mill
tary service act to produce enough 70.
cruits Is admitted In War Office cir.
Giles. where general compulsory service
Is regarded as essential. 1t Is also
stated that the extension OF the military
age 10 ~ years and possibly TO 80
years is likely very soon. while the
married groups. which have not beer
called. will probably he called in the
course OF a few days.
Til. Parliamentary correspondent; 81
the Daily .News, referring to the demand
for the ~compuls!on OF unattcsted mar
rial man sayS that tho ,eS,t. % hsinO
pushed to one extent by the military
authorities.
Apparently" the correspondent says
the policy OF the War office is 10 keep
a very large army in this country IN
case OF an invasion. Consequently they
always want fresh drafts for abroad
apart from what they have here"