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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
GERMANY DECLARES
 WAR 0N PORTUGAL
SEIZED STEAMERS CAsUs BELLI
Failure of Answer to German Note Regarding Seizure of German Steamers Results ih the Entrance of Portugal into the Fight on the Side of the Allies-POrtugal May Pay Dearly for Her TreacheFy.

BERLIN, March 10.--The Imperial government today made formal dec laration of war against Portugal.
 For some days past the diplomatic relations between the two countries have been strained to the breaking point over the seizure by the Portu- guese government of a number of German mercantile vessels which have been interned in Portuguese waters since the outbreak of hostili- ties between the Central powers and the Allies immediately following the seizure of the vessels Germany sent d strong note protesting against the action and demanding an imme- diate release of the vessels and an ex- plantation Q? the fact from Portugal. No reply having been received to this note, the declaration of war fol- lowed.
 Since the commencement Of the European conflict Portugal has shown a decided sentiment in favor of the allied nations, and it is believed the seizure of the German vessels was d mere pretext, prompted by Great Bri- tain, by which Portugal might enter the war on the side of the Allies.
 It is not considered here that Por- tugal will figure materially in the conflict. Her navy is practically nil and she will not be able to put any considerable number Of men in the field owing to her strengthened tinnn- cial condition, and her totnI war strength on paper is but about a quar- ter of a million men. Her forts are anticipated and any city on the coast could be subjugated in a few hours by an enemy nation.
 Following the close of the war, it is anticipated that the imperial gov- ernment will make Portugal pay dearly for her action in siezing ahips interned by supposedly friendly na- tion. Both Germany and Great Rri- tain have long cast covetous eyes on the Cape, Verde Islands, as they are close to the African coast and directly a port of call for all vessels south bound.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
WILL NOT SEEK
 THE NOMINATION
ROOSEVELT NOT A CANDIDATE
Says Country Must Be In a Heroic Mood If He Is Nominated, as He Is oncompromising Foe of Neutral Policy of Administration and Will Be No Milk.and. Water Paciflst- Country Disgrace Among Nations.

NEW YORK, March 10.-The Morning Mall of this city today prints a long interview with Col. Roosevelt, who is now imbibing ozone and a martial spirit at Kingston, Jamaica. While the Colonel does not deny that he would accept the nomination for the Presidency at the hands of the Republican Party, if it was rendered him on q silver platter, he states most emphatically that he will not enter into the fight to secure it. :
 Colonel Roosevelt further issued 9 decided warning as to what his atti- tude will ba if he is nominated and elected, stating that it would be q dc cided mistake on the part of the pao- pio to nominate him unless the conn- try is in 8 heroic, as this country would very likely become embroiled in the European struggle very short ly unless the belligerent nations main tained an entirely different attitude toward this country than at present.
 In the interview the Colonel bit terIy arraigns President Wilson's for eign policy, declaring it to be un- manly, disgraceful and disgusting. He characterized his supporters as milk-and water pacifsts, with no red blood in their veins.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
DEED FOR GRANITE
 PLACED 0N RECORD
Original Purchase Price of the Gram ite Mining CompanX's Property
 has been Paid off.

A deed has been placed on file in the recorders office which transfers the Port Wells No. 1, Port Wells No. 2 and Granite mineral claims from Jonathan Irving and Mark l.. Tatum to W. R. Willard, for a consideration of fifty thousand dollars. The instru- ment bears date of February 19. 1914.
 The above property is that which has been developed by the Granite Gold Mining company, of which Sem ator E. F. Willard is the president and w. R. Willard the supertendnnt, and which has produced bullion val ued at nearly three hundred thous- and dollars since active development was started two years ago.
 The placing of the deed on record shows that he purchase price has all been paid when 1t Is considered that the mine has been equipped with one of the best and most expensive plants in Alaska for the treatment of. its ores, at cost of more than seventy thousand dollars, and that nearly all of the indebtedness has been paid of by the output of the mine it's future appears to be gilt edged.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
MURDERER MEETS DEATH
 WITHOUT SHOW OF FEAR

WHITEHORSE, March 10.-Alex Gagoff. an Austrian, who killed four section hands on the White Pass & Yukon railroad last September. was executed for the crime this morning at 7:00 o'clock. Death was instan- taneous.
 At no time since his conviction has Gagoff displayed. the slightest relnorse for the crime or displayed any emo- tion as the time drew near for him to pay the penalty. Last night he slept soundly and as care-free as a child. He arose about 6 o'clock this morning, ate hearty breakfast, and when the time came ascended the scaffold with an unfaltering step. When the preparations for the exc cution were completed Gagoff was asked through an interpreter if he had anything to say, and shouted "No!" The trap was sprung and death was instantaneous.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10

the caucus and advocated that all re- publicans attend both primaries and vote for the same delegates, and by this means send but one delegation to Seward.
 The states of both factions, which contain the twenty delegates to which Juneau is entitled, bear the names of many former Wickersbam men, and also of several who have ia the past been affiliated with the Democrats. Shackelford's name does not appear OF either slate.
 Shackelford stated today that be had no desire to appear as leader of the Republican party. and ouly wanted to exercise his right to make challenges and see that the proper delegation was seated in the Seward convention. He accnses John Rust gard and M. J. O'Connor with trying to rule or ruin the Republican party.
 Rustgard in turn charges that Shackelfcrd aud Wi2kershHm have entered into an alliance, and that Shackelford will attempt tn steam roller" tue Seward convention and secure the republican nomination for the present delegate.
 At this time there appears to be little chance of the leaders of the op- posing factions getting together and there is little doubt that the last bat tie will be fought before the creden- tials committee at Seward
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
SOLDIERS FIGHT
 WITH PR0H|bS
Demonstration Against Demon Rum N1obbed by Sons of Mars Who
 Try to Stop Parade.

TORONTO, March 1Q.-Serious rioting occurred in this city today, in which hundreds of people participat- ed, and whfch resulted in the more or less serious injury to scores of the combatants.
 The fighting started when a prohi- bition parade was attacked by a num- Der of soldiers who had recently re- turned from the battle front in Eu- rope. Tn an instant the streets were in an uproar, the temperance advo- cates making a determined stand. The police reserves were rushed to the scene, but for time were pow erless to put stop to the conflict. After repeated charges the rioters were finally dispersed. and number of the leaders were taken into custo- dy.
 The soldiers were very bitter against the prohibitionists, declaring that at this time when the motheg country is being attacked by foreign foe, the Prohibitionists should be fighting the enemy and leave the bat tie against rum until more peaceful times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10

JUNEAU, March 10.-An extreme r bitter frctional fight is on in the rspublicaN ranks in Juneau, and un- less the differences are speedily ad- iusted. there will be two sets of dele gates sent from the First division to the Republican convention at Seward, where the fight will be continued on the floor of the convention until one ur the other of the delegations is seated
 Robert c. Hurley, holding q proxy af Charles Wells, committeeman for Juuaau, has called primary for the election of delegates to the Seward couvention, to be held today in the city hall from 1 o'clock until 6 D. m. Wells is seriously i'll in Seattle, and was unable to make the call.
 M. J. O'Connor, of Douglas, the neasest committeeman to Juneau, de- elarss that in the absence of Wells she duty of calling the Juneau pri- nbary devolves upon him, and he has therefore, issued 8 call for a primary tp oe held during the same hours in q Junnau storeroom.
 The Hurley faction held 8 caucus in tue city hail fast night and named a slate of twenty delegates. A large number of prominent republicans were present, and various plans were discussed for putting an end to the fight. Louis Shackleford addressed
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
AsHINGTON, D. C., March TO-

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 10-- Crush Villa" is now the American slogan, for q complete cleanup cam paign against Mexican border ban di&s, especially Villa, is promised by the administra..on, with fighting for an indefinite length of tiine by an American border army Of about nine teen thousand men, acocrdiDg to the plans now being arranged. Orders have been issued for the troops to hold themselves in readiness for i'm mediate movement.
 President Wilson announces that intervention or invasion Of Mexico has not and will not occur, and that tie campaign will be exclusively against the bandits who have been harrassing towns along the border. "What the future American policy will he will depend entirely on Presi- dent Carranza of Mexico" he said.
 Word from CarranZa in reply 60 the request of secretary Lansing to per mit'American troops to croop the bor- der sn pursuit of the bandits in case of further raids is expected hourly. Elia2o Arrendcndo, the Mexican rep resentative here, in an interview, in dicates that GarranZo will not Oh feet to the United tSates troops cross ing the border in pursuit of the out laws, and says that CarranZa might welcome the aid of the United States in exterminating Villa.
 It is said that the administration has grounds for belief that Carran- za's statement will declare Villa a common enemy both of Mexico and the United States, and will make no objection to the crossing of the United States troops into Mexico in search of the bandit leader and his followers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
REPORTS CONFLICT REGRD|NG BATTLE
GERMANS SAY FORT MUST FALL.
Roth Sides Admit Heavy Losses, but 10th French and Germans Claim Saccess in Fighting Around Yer dan-French Say Fort Can Never ,Re Taken-Germans Have Captur. ed Five Forts on Battle Line.

LONDON, March 10.--Both the Germans and the French are claim ing success in the fighting which for several days past has ragged with ereatest intensity in the vicinity of Verdun.
 Official bulletins issued in Paris state that the German attacks have been successfully repulsed. the at tackers meeting with unprecedented losses, and high military officials de- clare that the huge Notifications at Verdun will never be taken by the Germans.
 Berlin claims, on the contrary, that tho. tighing has resulted in de- eisive gains for the Germans, and that it ,s a matter of but short time be- fore the Veraun forts must capitu- late before the heavy artillery fire be- Ing poured upon them.
 The latest German bulletins state that after prolonged and bloody Gghts bg, in which both sides lost heavily the Germans have captured more than six miles of French tren- ehes along the battle front, there be- ing included in the territory taken three French villages. Four thousand Rkench troops, 1t Is claimed, were 4aken prisoners.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
Congress Would inieryere.
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 10.

" "ttS1ifIfH Ns-Sr kJ. Nt., lU.--- Senator Fall of Now Mexico, this morning announced that it was his intention to ask congress to author ize the recruiting of an army of half million men to aid the Mexican gov ernment to rc1tor. Eaw and order in that country. Tho senator has been deiugcd with tDingrami; from pTonli- nent men Of his state demanding that the government take :miuei;aia steps rages which are becoming common Of late along the border, and threaten ing that if measures are not at once adopted to this, end. the people will take the matter into their own hands.
 Senator Fail declares that he will push his measure to stop further i'm cursions of lawless Mexicans across the border to the utmost, and ex- presses confidence that he will have the hearty support not only of a large majority of congressman, but also of the people of the whole country. Such a measure, he declares, if adopted. will be the means of avoiding tho greater complications which are bound to arise if the people of tho border states take matters into their own hands, as they will surely do un- less the government acts promptly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
New Mexico Up in Arms.


 COLUMBUS. N. M., March 1O.-A wave of the most intense hatred against all things Mexican Is sweep ing through the border states, and it is doubtful if the government, un- less it takes active steps in reprfsal, will be able to prevent armed bands of the citizens from crossing into Mexico to take revenge upon the ban dits under Villa who raided several of the border towns yesterday. kill ing and footing.
 As the details of the outrage be- came known feeling against the out laws grew moro intense and armed bands are gathering along the bor- der at several points.
 In this city which probably suf- fered more materially from the raid that the adjoining towns, the out rages perpetrated by the bandits were cruel beyond description. Stores were footed and the buildings fired in a spirit of wanton destruction. The principal hotel was fired and the guests as they escaped from the burning building were shot down in cold blood. Women and children were not respected by the outlaws; but every person appearing on the streets were the object of volley of shots from the rifles and pistols of the outlaws, and many are suffering from wounds.
 A score of women and children took refuge in an adobe building, and were besieged by the Mexicans. and only escaped death by the appear ance of the U. s. cavalry.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
Mexican Leader Killed.

COLUMBUS, N. M.. March 10.-- The United States cavalry, which pur- sued the Mexican raiders from this city yesterday, has returned after chasing the bandits across the bor- der. It is reported that the raiders suffered heavy losses during the pur- suit, and that among those killed is Pablo Lopez, secord in command to General Villa, the Mexican leader.
 The latest returns give the number of civilians killed by the bandits as sixteen, including several women.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
Lansing Would Aid Carranza.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. March 10---. The wave of indignation which has swept the country as a result of tho Mexican Raid into New Mexico, is re- sponsible for decided change in son timent among the government officials regarding affairs in the southern re- public, and it is assured that radical measures will be adopted to prevent repetition of the outrage.
 Secretary of State Lansing an nounced this morning that his de- partment was busy preparing Q note to President Carranza, asking his permission for United States troop0 to enter Mexico and aid the govern, ment in hunting down the bands 0t outlaws which are ravaging the nor thern portion of the republic ana committing depredations in. the bor- der states of this country. It is con- fidently believed that Carranza win give his consent to this proposal. bue in the event of his refusal to do se, 1t Is believed that armed interventioa by the United States will result, h spite of the opposition which han heretofore prevailed in high oficis0 circles against the adoption of sucA a course.
 While President Wilson has ro~ mained silent regarding his attituae toward the Mexican situation at thls time, 1t is freely predicted that hs will be unable to,prevent interven- tion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
Notice to Young Peoples Society

Notice to Young Peoples Society.
 The regular meeting of the Young Peoples Society will take place this evening at Everyman's Club house. As the members of the com mittees have spent a great deal of time and thought upon the affair they hope that the members will all turn out and enjoy themselves.
 All members are urged to be pres ent promptly at 500 o'clock this evening as there will be election of officers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10

The Mexicans held complete pos session of the town for more than an hour before the news of the raid brought troops to the scene. Then followed running fight between the raiders and the soldiers, during which the Mexicans lost large number of men, whiie the United States troops suffered q loss of six mnr killed ard twenty wounded.
 COiumbu; is in the southeastern part of Luna county, New Mexico. and has q population of about one hundred persons. The country fs mostly adapted to grazing and min ing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
Stores Looted, Buildings Burned and Many Women and Children Wounded-~-
 Six U. s. Soldiers Slain

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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10

You can buy cheaper first cost en- zines than we handle. If you are in the market for that class, don't both sr ns, but buy your engine: we will see you often enough afterwards. Val >de2 Iron Works. fr-tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
Go to The Devil.

We do not mean to be rude. but take this way of calling your atten- tion to the six reel feature, '"The Devil" at the Liberty Tonight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10

FOUND-A lady's scarf was pick ed up in the street this morning by Dr. H. Cockerille and handed into the Prospector office, where 1t awaits an owner.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
Kill Villa at Any Cost.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 1O- President Wilson says that Villa must be captured or killed at any cost.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10
TWENTY-TWO KILLED BY MEXICAN REVOLUTIONISTS
BIG FRACTIONAL FIGHT IN JUNEAU REPUBLICAN, RANKS

npposING FACTIONS CALL PRIMARIES SAME HOURS TO
 ELECT DELEGATES SEWARD CONVENTION
 CANNOT BE SETTLED CHARGED WITH AT , rR,spT1Nc TO SECURE NOMINATION WICxERsHAM
 DELEGATE TO CONGRESSMAN MEETINGS BEING HELD AND i FIGHT PROMISES BITTER.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10

For good nome-rn"Ned r,eara try Mrs. M. Olson. on Hobart Street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-03-10

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Imperial Valley press., 1916-09-09
Los Angeles Produce Market.

Los Angeles, Sept. 9.-Large ship
ments of Bellefleur apples are now
coming into the city and the local
wholesale produce market is well
stocked with this variety. Prices to-
day were somewhat lower on good
stock, Alter apples bringing 90@95c,
Al tier 8O@85c and 312 liter 80@85c
a box. Aexanders, fancy Newt0wn
Pippins and crabapples continued in
brisk demand at unchanged prices.
Bartlett pears were noticeably scarcer
during the day with prices advancing
20 $2.4O box and $1.65 lug. Dealers
on the market intend closing during
the afternoon tomorrow on account of
Admission day.
Local ranch eggs (per dozen): Sc
lected, 41c; candled, 39c; case count,
37c.
California creamery butter (per ID. }
Fresh extras, 33c; fresh firsts, 3Oc.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-09-09
NOTICE TO HOUSE MOVING CON
TRACTORS

The Trustees of the Silsbec School
District hereby call for bids for the
moving and resetting of the schoo,
buildings Of said school district from
their present location to a site known
as Block No. SO of the Silsbee Town
site.
Plans and specifications for the
work to be done may be seen at the
home of f. S. He'll, Clerk of said Board
of Trustees, or at the office of
Samuel B. thinner, architect, in tie
City of Ell Centre.
Bids must be filed with F. S. He
on or before September Is, 1916. at 5
o'clock p. m.
Bids will be opened at 1870 o'clock
p. m. on the same date by the Board
of School Trustees at the Silsbcc
School House.
A certified check to the amount cf
10 per cent of amount of bid must ac-
company each bid.
The Board reserves the right to re-
iect any or all bids.
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
FOR SILSBEE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BY F. S. HE'LL, Clerk. SatSept16
Imperial Valley press., 1916-09-09
Chicago Livestock.

Chicago, Sept. 9-Hogs-Receipts,
$4,000; slow, zoe to 25c under yester-
days average Bulk, $10.10@1095;
light, $1O.25@11.3O; mixed, $9.So@
11.3O; heavy, $9.75@11.1O; rough,
$9.75@995; pigs, $6.50@9.30
Cattle-Receipts, 1000; weak. Ma
tive beef cattle, $66O@11.35; western
steers, O6.35@9.2O; stockers and feed
ers, $475@770; cows and heifers,
$3.65@9.40; calves, $S.75@13.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000; strong.
Wethers, $6.75@S.3O; lambs, $7@11.20.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-09-09
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Education of the Ell Centro
School District will receive separate
bids as follows:
1. For furnishing all labor and ma
terial for toilet building on the Will
son school building site located on
West Main street in said district.
2. For all plumbing and fixtures in
said toilet building and certain plumb
ing and fixtures in said Wilson build
ing.
3. For furnishing all labor and ma
terial for grading said school site.
A. For furnishing all labor and ma
terial for the construction of cement
sidewalks at said school site.
Each bid in accordance with plans
and specifications on file at the home
of the clerk, 781 Broadway, Ell Centro,
California.
Payment should be made subject to
sale of bonds now voted and approved.
The board reserves the right to re-
iect anv and all bids or any item Or
items of said bids.
A certified check for an amount not
less than 5 per cent of amount of bid
must accompany each bid as guaran-
tee that the maker thereof. If request
ed, shall within 10 days after receiving
notice of the acceptance of bid enter
into contract with said board in ac-
cordance Herewith and furnish the
/ required bonds. The said check to be
forfeited to the said school district
should the maker thereof fail to exc
cute the contract and bonds as above
Bids must be sealed and filed with
the clerk of the board on or before
Is. 1916, p. m., and will
be opened at or about 2:30 p. m. of
the same day.
BY order of the Board of Education
of the FL Centre School District.
(Mrs.) EVA H. WALKER,
Clerk.
Dated September I, 1916.
CaiConiO
Imperial Valley press., 1916-09-09
Butter, Eggs and Cheese.

Chicago, Sept. 9.-Butter unchang-
ed.
Eggs, receipts 6596 cases, unchang-
ca.
San Francisco, Sept. 9.-Butter
fresh extras, 31c; prime firsts, 291a
New York, Sept. 9.-Butter steady
receipts 1928, unchanged.
Eggs firm; receipts 6379, fresh
gathered extra fine, 36c; extra firsts
34@36c; firsts, 32c.
Cheese firm; receipts 1905; un
Imperial Valley press., 1916-09-09
FOR RENT-REAL ESTATE

TO LEASE-4O acres good alfalfa, %
cows and one Holstein bull for sale,
separator and all Implements for
ranch. Some cash, balance on easy
terms. Route B, Box 65, Holt
vile. X115
Imperial Valley press., 1916-09-09
PASTURE AND PRODUCE

FOR RENT-Pasture for 25 head of
horses, good pasture, good fences,
good water, So per head per month;
miles west of Ell Centre on state
highway, u mile north. l.. H. Ten
nant, P. O. Box 81. If
Imperial Valley press., 1916-09-09

FOR RENT-Leaving for year, my
80 acres for rent, 20 acres alfalfa,
balance should be plowed now. Has
been in alfalfa for years. A miles
east of Heber. Harry Cross. If
Imperial Valley press., 1916-09-09
WANTED-WORK

office man wants per-
manent connection with responsible
firm in the valley, corporation ex
perience, cost accounting, latest ref
erence filing, statistics, speaks,
reads and writes Spanish. Address
Accountant, 1888 Bonsallo ave-, Los
Angeles, Cal. X113
WANTED-Work, by an experienced
camp cook, clean, sober man and in
dustrious; want a permanent job of
cooking in some stationary camp or
ranch; have good recommendation.
Address A. E. Liebman, Holtville,
Cal. x117
Imperial Valley press., 1916-09-09
Market Reports
San Francisco Grain,

San Francisco, Sept. 9.-Wheat
firm; no trading. Barley, December,
$1.75.