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Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31

The cotton market took passage on
al aeroplane today and reached the
highest point yet recorded. The oc-
casion for this was the government
statement issued this morning, which
showed a shrinkage in estimated yield
Of more than million bales in o month.
The market had opened low in antici-
patton of more favorable report, and
vas no limit to the prices. The re-
port of this month and of last month
with today's quotations to the Long
Staple Cotton Growers association fol-
low:
August Report on Condition of Cot
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31
Congress Might
Head Off Strike

Washington Aug 31-Continuing his driving tac-
tics to force congressional action and avert the STRIKE
President Wilson again swung the executive whip over
the house and today appearing in person at the
capitol He told the leaders that he had information at
hand showing that the strike could be averted by mme
diate action the eighthour law proposed yesterday
He requested that hearings be speeded up and that the
tire action be pushed through by Saturday The presl-
dent looked and haggard he drove to the capitol
Washington, Aug. 3l-The legislative settlement,
though does not include all the demands made by
the broherhoods will be acceptable to the employees all
of whom have plans strike Monday Such settlement
Chief Garetson told the senate interstate committee
must include the efghthour day.
Chief Garretson the first speaker at the hearing
Of the committee to consider the testimony from the
brotherhood Chiefs railway presidents and shippers be-
ore executive action is taken As for the question of au
hority" Garretson sad II could call off the strike but
that could only be through satisfactory settlement just
as mentioned For that matter not through which
agency the settlement may come You have seen scare
head lines about refusing to call off the strike bravado
and all that l don't know whether you realize the
ponsbty have because OF the strike vote 1t cannot
be put lightly aside."
Senator Newands opened the committee meeting by
outlining the six desired by President Wilson.
He said there legislation proposed to be propos
ed that would involve compulsory arbitration" The
strongest move in that direction simply to call for
government report.
Chicago, Aug. 31.-The spread of the threatened
strike to $4,000 shopnen on nineteen western railroads
loomed up this morning The shopmen already have be-
gun negotiations with the railroads, asking raise of
cents an hour
Kansas and Texas railroads have placed embargo
freight explosives and gasoline except ammunition
for government use
Chicago Aug 31-The Chicago and Northwestern
as placed embargo perishable freight and expo-
sives. @.+.4.a 4.>
Topeka Kansas, Aug 31.-Forty-six train crews are
stationed at Santa Fe division points, ready pas
enger express and mail trains if the strike
"If the employees say they will move mail trains"
secretary Burleson said, 1--WE will make the railroads
AIRY the mails. If the will not and if no train
moves, will make effort to force the of
mails. If the won't move the mails they won't That
all there is to it, We cannot force them except for mil
ary necessity" Es~tIx.A
Los 1>nse4es, Aug. 31-An Southern California c
working night and day in gigantic preparedness
for the looming railroad strike. The chamber of COM
and railroad and passenger agents estimate that
thousands of visitors tourists etc. will be marooned here
which
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31

With one precinct-Palo Verde, with
a total of eighteen registered voters
Of all parties-yet to be heard from it
is certain that R. f. Wills of Brawley
has been nominated as candidate for
assemblyman by all five parties and
that therefore his wiz be the only
name on the November ballot for that
office.
In the Democratic party there was
no opposition to his nomination at the
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31

cents. This with the correspondingly
high prices realized for butter. cotton
ard other commodities, should make of
this section very soon one of the most
prosperous regions in America.
There has for several years been a
steady rise in the number of hogs rals-
ed here, and the prices of this season
will undoubtedly lead to still more be-
ing raised next season.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31
Villa Driven Out.

Ell Paso, Aug. 31.-Mexican bandits
under Villas personal command, have
heen driven from Satevo, after des-
perate fight with detacros.
Galveston, Aug. 31.-The Carranzis-
tas have defeated large force OF
z. patistas at Acatlan. Three hundred
Zapatistas were killed and six machine
runs captured
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31
Failed to Get Man.

Lima, Ohio, Aug. 31.-The mob Of
farmers seeking Charles Daniels,
negro, accused of attacking Mrs. John
Barber, dispersed today when the news
was received that their quarry had,
been rushed to the Toledo jail
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31
Welcome News.

Welcome News.
This is one Of the sections Of the
country in which there will be no ex-
preston of regret at the high prices
being realized for feed animals or
other farm products. The valley has
4 large number of hogs yet to be
r.arketed, and while the fancy Chica-
60 price will not be realized here, the
local market must rise to fully 10
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31

primaries Tuesday and the Progress
sives also endorsed him practically
unanimously.
The vote in the Republican primary
was close, but the one precinct yet to
'e heard from cannot change the ulti-
mate result Mr. Wills received 316
Republican votes, c. f. Coggins 308,
and H. N Dyke 262.
Having no candidate printed on THEN
primary ballot the rronlbitionists
wrote in nine votes for Wills and five
for Cogpins. Three Socialists wrote
in r. E. Wills and two c. f. Cogoirs.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31

JU1 Ell ZEN hO, ~
"A number Of Southern California coun-
ty sheriffs have deputized additional
men at the request of the railroads.
The Pacific Electric railway is prepar-
irg to handle much freight traffic.
Official Opinion.
Washington, Aug. 3l-Offic;al
Washington refused to believe this af-
ternoon that Monday will see the coun-
try-wide paralization Of a general rail-
road strike, announced by the brother
hoods to go into effect Oh that day.
Opinion grows instead that the upshot
Of the terrific pressure from the rail
roads and railroad workers to which
the administration has been subjected
for the past three weeks will be the
writing OF the eight-hour day for rail-
road workers into the law Of the Unit
ed States
Seized Gasoline.
Douglas, Ariz., Aug: 3l.-General
Davis has reported that he has seized
q! gasoline of the Standard and Texas
Gil companies for military use.
He explained that the gasoline was
seized as military "precaution" in
face of the threatened strike. There
is a gasoline famine here. Many
garages have exhausted their supply
and a number of private cars are in
operative.
Strike Schedule.
New York, Aug. 31.-A ''strike
schedule" is being worked out by all
c.stern roads.
Hotels to Close.
ST. Paul, Aug. ol-All the larger
hotels in Yellowstone park are to close
tomorrow. The unsettled transporta
ticn situation is given as the reason.
Plans Are Ready.
Washington, Aug. 31.-ln the con-
ference Postmaster General Burleson
ard the house leaders presented hur-
r,ed plans to put through the house to-
II orrow, under the special rule for
emergency legislation, to avert the
strike.
'It rests entirely with the railroad
workers to say whether the mails shall
move" said Postmaster General Burle-
son.
Mrs. Wilson, who had another en-
gagement, insisted On accompanying
the president as far as the capitol AS
ne stepped from the limousine he turn
ed and raised his hat to her and she
waved her hand encouragingly. The
president appeared at his office ad-
Joining the senate at IL O'Clock. The
senate interstate commerce committee
Rad just heldeits hearing on the pro-
posed strike legislation. 1t was ten
before the first committeeman,
Senator Smith Of South Carolina, saw
TIE president. Upon leaving the cap
tol the president said, 81 have just
been keeping in touch with things to
see if they are moving. They are NOV
ivg and think we are progressing sat-
Can Stop Strike.
Washington, Aug. 31.-W. G. Lee,
q trainmen's brotherhood leader, told
the interstate committee that the
brotherhoods could flash a message of
satisfactory settlement" and prevent
the strike, provided the eight-hour law
is passed by midnight.
Railroads Armed.
Richmond, Ind, Aug. 3l.-Large
quantities of ammunition, many rifles
and hundreds Of maces are stored in
the office of the superintendent of the
Richmond division of the Pennsylvania
liles.
Veterans Rush Home.
Kansas City, Aug. 31.-Fearing the
,,;lrood ctrita will find Them away
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31
Austrians in Flight
From RumanianS

London Aug. 31.-A Rome dispatch says Bucharest
advces reported the Austans fleeing before the Ruma
nian Avalanche" abandoning villages and passes
Chaos in Greece.
London, Aug. 31.-The Greek government has been
thrown into chaos by the resignation Of Premier Zams
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31
Going Home.

Morales, Aug. 31.-The Fifth lnfan-
try of California militia is breaking
camp, and it is believed the entire regi-
ment will be en- route to Sacramento
by Friday night.
San Francisco, Aug. 31.-The Ore
gon and Washington infantry regl-
mtnts are officially ordered to return
t., their mobilization grounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31

Long Beach, Aug. 3l.-The subma-
rine L-6 rolled over on it's side when
being launched today and stuck deep
in the mud. Three tugs have been
unable to move it.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31
Hogs at Highest Point
In Chicago Since 1865

Chicago, Aug. 31.-Hogs jumped to 10 cents today,
the highest level since 1865 the Chicago livestock ex
change when choice hogs quoted at s14O per hum
d1ed mounds
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31
Veterans Rush Home.

Kansas City, Aug. ,31.-Fearing the
railroad strike will find them away
from home, hundreds Of G. A. r. vet
Grams are leaving here.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-31
Cotton at Price
Not Before Known

4on and Estimated Yield by the Govern
61-2 VS.. 6y.2, yield,
pound per acre 1855, production IL
100000 bales.
July Report-Condition 72.3, yield
per acre 1874. total yie.d l2,9l6,0OO.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26
REVOLVING DETAIL
OF VICE CRUSADE
DIR. George Walker in Spotlight at
the State House.
TELLS OF ILLEGAL OPERATIONS,
Miss Donahue Tells of Parental Re-
sponsibilitY for Legitimate Child

Discussing in more or less detail the
disclosures of the recent investigation
vice conditions in Baltimore and other
sections of Maryland DIR. George Walk
er. chairman OF the Goldsboroue1 Vica
commission held the spotlight dur
ing the morning session of the Con
ference of Charities and Corrections
ct the State House.
While the audience, made up INrgel,
OF women, but containing a good ouot.
OF men. including legislators and
hangers-on about the State House lis
tened with rapt attention. as he told
IN detail most of the horrible discov-
cries of the Vice Commissions agents
IN their crusade. The places and pri-
ces for illegal operations. the disposal
of bodies of unfortunate Legitimate
children. and similar conditions were
revealed by the speaker without mine
ing words or Guessing over any of
the details.
During his remarks, DIR. Walker an
nounced that the Legislature will be
asked to pass law giving some board
OF the State the power to veto the
separation of mothers and illegirimate
children except in conditions which
this board might consider would be
the best for the parent and the child.
Or. Walkers successor on the plat
form was Miss Madorah Donahue. OF
the Henry Watson Children's Aid So
ciety, of Baltimore. whose topic was
The Parental Responsibility for the
Illpuitimafa Child
In a section meeting of the Indus
trial Committee of the Conference Miss
Sarah Martin, chief inspector of the
Ten Hour Bureau, OF Baltimore, dis
cussed Hours of Working Women. =
and Miss l.. S. Johnson. of the Mary
land Bureau of Statistics and Infor-
nation, made an address upon the
subject of THE Baltimore Newsboy."
This afternoon there will be another
meeting of the Conference at 3 O'Clock.
to be followed by still another session
at O'Clock tonight.
After four sessions of various kinds
tomorrow, the Conference will close
tomorrow night
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26
ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF Anne Arundel County Sunday
School Association The Pro-

The annual convention of the Anne
Arundel County Sunday School Asso-
citation viii be held on Friday. January
2S, beginning at 1880 a. m. in the First
Methodist Episcopal Church. The fol-
lowing is the program:
Morning Session 1880. Devotional
Service Rev W. C. Mcneil: 1916. "The
Purpose OF the Meeting" President J.
b. BuTdette: 1105. Sunday School Or
ganization and Management. Rev. Hen
ry C. Armstrong 1135. The Lords Day
Alliance, Rev. w. ". Davis: 11.55. Ap-
pointment of Committees; u. Adjourn
ment
Luncheon viii be served by the la
dies of the Maryland Avenue Methodist
Episcopal Church in the lecture room
of the church. for 10 cents.
Afternoon Session-f30. Meeting of
Committees; 200, Devotional Service.
Rev. James l.. Smiley; 2.I5. Teacher
Training. Rev Henry c. Armstrong
2.45. The Child We Teach. Miss Maggie
S. Wilson; 315. Work With Beginners.
Mrs. Robt. L. Hopper 3.45, Report of
Committees and Election of Officers :
$50, The Grace of Giving. Mr.. Frank l..
Middleton: 4.20 Conference Work.
Evening Session As. Praise Serv-
ice. Rev. George s. Bell; 500, The
Worlds Greatest Business. Miss Mag
gle S. Wilson; S25. Song and Offering.
$50, Fishing For Men, Mr.. Robert l..
Hopper.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26
ROAD AS PART Of
DEFENSE SYSTEM
Boulevard From Annapolis to
Washington is Essential.
RESOLUTION IN THE SENATE.
congressman Asked to Further Project
Senator Duval Introduces a
Joint Resolution.

ur Duvall. of Anne Arundel, in
-alaI q Joint resolution yesterday
.a t.. legislature at the instance OF
Anne Arundel and Prince George
county. delegations. providing for the
construction Of a federal road. con
Meeting the Naval Academy with the
National Capital at Washington.
T. resolution calls attention TO the
...g Chat although the Maryland repre-
..na8gas iu Congress had been asked
10 further the project, no action had
been taken The preamble then recites
thai va these days when the whole ma
zion more or less wrought up over
the nte of unpreparedness" of our
country for defense in case of war, it is
OF ftg utmost importance that a grand
highway or military and naval road
should be established between the Ma
Ba Academy and the government at
Washington as soon as possible under
ua good roads system of Maryland.
Iaa State Roads Commission did
a0oa s q part of its system an old
e-,abHh he'd road laid out i'm 1896 be-
tween The cities, known as the "Old
Stage Road from Annapolis across
Anne Arundel and Prince George coun-
u.s t5 the District of Columbia, but no
work has ever been done to further its
construction and the building of this
static road would be OF incalculable
benefit ,u tbe Government of the United
States and of Maryland.
There BIS already n state road from
Annapolis. JJ Baltimore and one from
Baltimore TO the National Capital and
ibis Ul stage Road" line, if built.
would complete the triangle of the
three cities.
THE resolution directs the Anne
Arundel and Prince George delegations
o bring n bill for the building of the
uId tro charge for its construction
n0. tH exceed Sl60,000, the estimated
..ugt. off ihe road. being about twenty
miles. The delegations are urged to
Hr quickly so that this grand highway
may Dee quickly constructed for milit-
WF and naval purposes for the de-
.rDse of Annapolis. Baltimore and
Washington, IN case of a naval attack
rom the Chesapeake Bay which lis
practically without fertilization and in
Time oI war public enemy would first
Hails'c Jhe destruction OF these two
points ana over a hard surfaced road
"ta The improved method of travel,
assistance in time of strife could be
easily aud quickly gotten for the pro-
lection ol either point"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26

health and sanitation With sanitary
and medical supervision of schools,
communicable diseases can be elimi-
mated" The growth of the child. he
said, is influenced by race environ
ment. nutrition He showed where
faulty nutrition caused feri beri:
where pellagra is due to defective and
improperly balanced diet. If health
is supreme in the schools the pupils
viii advance The uplift work. he
said, is patriotic Education in the
schools is a part of the work of pre-
vention OF degenerative disease. Be
cause of ignorance. one-fourth of all
the people die sooner than they ought
to. Or. Clarke advocated sanitary aud
medical supervision of schools
There was a session OF the Confer
ence this morning
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26
STATE TIRE ASURER |
FIGHT ENDED
Murray Vandiver Withdraws From
Contest.
J. M. DENNIS HIS SUCCESSOR
Brief Session of the House, and the
Blue Birds" Return.

Unless present plans miS-Cue or
some slipup occurs i'm the arrange
ments. Murray Nandiver will be an eN-
Treasurer OF Maryland and John NJ
Dennis. of Baltimore. will have been
|. named as his successor before night.
There was no balloting this morn
ing but after number of conferences
between the leaders,in which Governor
Harrington John j. Mahon, of Balti-
more, Senator Archer, OF the Lee Pres
ton wing of the majority. and others,
. took part, it was agreed that the Demo-
Gratis should again at > o'clock decide
upon the man they are to get behind
instead of Murray Vandiver.
The caucus call provides that the
name of Nandiver is not to be consid-
cred From the men most prominent
ly mentioned the choice settled down
to MIR. Dennis and Milton Reifsnider.
and the best bet accorded to those
most likely to know. is Dennis
Following the caucus of the Demo-
Gratis, Nandiver will, It is expected.
issue a formal statement withdrawing
his name from further consideration.
While the House. after a brief ses-
sion, at noon recessed until o'clock
il is not likely that they will really
assemble before nearly O'Clock.
At that time the Democratic caucus
action will he ratified, the "blue birds"
Will return and, while the Republicans
stick to Duer, the solid Democratic
majority will cast its vote for Dennis
and make him the new treasurer.
Treasurer Vandiver this morning
stated that he realized that, with the
baltimore City delegation lined up
solidly against him. he has no chance,
and he is now out of it.
Another constitutional amendment to
change the running of the Legislature
was put in this morning. Ii was Of
fered by Delegate Wilkinson of Balti-
more city. and under its provisions the
term of the General Assembly would,
hereafter be limited to sixty days in
stead OF ninety. and with this change
the members of both branches would
be paid $40 a day, rather than SIS per
diem they now draw.
II is urged that this would assure
a further cut in the expenses of the
numerous necessary attendants about
the State House during the session,
for while they would only serve two
thirds as long time, their pay per day
would be the same as il is now.
Delegate Linthicum this morning put
in the House counterpart of the
joint resolution offered in the upper
branch yesterday by Senator Duvall
providing for q road from Annapolis
to Washington.
Senator Duvall continues TO receive
encouragement and assurance of as
sistance in his fight to have passed
the bill providing for the erection of a
State office building at Annapolis and
the conduct of all branches of State
business in this city.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26
MOTHERS CIRCLE
Visiting Women to Speak at High
School Friday Afternoon ; O'clock
Public Invited.

A meeting of the Mothers Circle viii
be held promptly at O'Clock Friday
afternoon January rs. in the High
School Assembly Rooms.
Addresses will be made by Mrs. Gautz.
and Mrs. Robinson, of Baltimore. and
all who are interested in children are
cordially invited TO be present Mem
bers each are requested to bring two
cups, saucers and spoons.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26
Condition UNCHANGED

The condition of Justice William f.
Minnick. who is seriously III of grippe,
is reported unchanged this morning
He spent very bad night and is no
better today. His friends hope for
an early Improvement and recovery.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26

stitutions? Did they personally keep
in close touch with the work that was
going on -
The discussion then followed, and
DR.. A. p. Herring opened it by telling
of the work done by the State Lunacy
Commission is caring for State wards.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26
ANNUAL MEETING
OF Anne Arundel Branch Of Anti
tuberculosis Society.

tuberculosis Society.
Once year the Anne Arundel
Branch of the Maryland Society for
Relief and Prevention of tuberculosis
holds its meeting for the election of
officers.
This meeting viii be held on Friday
night, January IS. at s O'Clock in the
Municipal Building. 1t is hoped there
will be large attendance OF the mem
bers, as the meeting is most i'm
Dortant one The public invited
Titles Tomato Surprise, six
reels Of extremely funny comedy Co.
lonial, Wednesday matinee and night.
adv 2ti25
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26

Colonial, Thursday matinee and night
Nine. Petrova, in my Madonna" a
powerful photo drama. adv'2tj26
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26

The press, public and pulpit of New
York have alike been aroused by this
extraordinary photodrama, "Life's
whirlpool" Republic, Thursday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26

My Madonna. five part ri oto-
drama with a strong heart interest
and story of unusual power at Colo
NAL. Thursday. adv. 2ti26
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26

A screen sensation supreme and a
superb cast in the memorable photo.
play, "Life's Whirlpool" Republic,
Thursday. adv. 2tj26
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26

Holbrook Blinn, the star, is seen at
the highest pitch of his superb art.
in Life's whirlpool Republic,
Thursday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26
On the Mend.

Little Miss Catherine Knadler. who
has been suffering for the past three
days, with the grip. is improving very
much and will be out soon.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26

The comedy that is scream from
start to finish tTillie's Tomato Sur
prise" with Marie DressIer-Colonisl
ednesday. adv. 2ti25
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26

The famous coincidence, Marie
Dressler, in great six reel comedy
Colonial, Wednesday. adv 2tj25
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26
For Sale or Rent.

A well equipped RESTAURANT in
central location. the best place of its
kind in the city. For particulars, ap-
ply at 1853 Main street j26-td.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26

When the Legislature met
this afternoon after a short recess. Mr..
J. NJ Dennis, of Baltimore, was cleo
ted State Treasurer in place of Murray
Vandiver.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26

ONE MINUTE PLEASE (!
See The Red Circle at the
Palace Wednesday, 3 to
1880 p. VI.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-26

is like . letter from home.
Sea that 1t follows you where
ever you go. so cts. month
by mail.