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Evening star., 1916-06-27
FOR RENT-OFFICEs.

FOR RENT-ONE LARGE ROOM, ABOUT Ask
so. Elegant light. heat and elevator service. |
Can be made into four five smaller rooms.
In the Berry & Whitmore bldg, 11th and b
SITS. Apply BERRY & WHITMoRE CO.
BEST AVAILABLE LOCATION: ON ST;
2nd floor front: at 1909; three rooms and bath
three front windows reasonable; suitable |
doctor. dentist. manicure. etc. Apply 1905 G. |
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

You want to try some of those
Loose Olives 25 cents pint al
Brooks Sanitary Grocery. (Adv
Fred. Sandridge, of Middle.
fork was Belington visitor Fri
day.
G.. w. Holbert, of Clements,
was in town Saturday on bust
ness.
Mrs. Warren Corley and
daughter, of Weaver were shop
ping n town Friday.
j. Walter Criss sold pair
horses to Porter Weese of Bev-
erly Wednesday.
J. D. Wagner, of Gage was
in Belington Monday on bust
ness.
You should see the nice House
Dress and Kimonos for 95 cents
at Coffmans. (Advt.)
w. S. Grimes, returned home
this week from Chenille, where
he has been at work.
Mrs. A. S. Bradford, of Phil
ippi attended the funeral of Ell
sic Rosenberger, Sunday.
DR.. Harvey, of Elkins was
here Sunday at the funeral of
Miss Elsie Rosenberger.
Pickle Pork is the best meat
to buy only Ia cts. ID. at Brooks
Sanitary Grocery. (Adv.)
|. NJ Polling. of Antioch was
here Saturday marketing. He
says the roads are very bad.
Sam Price, miller, of Hunters
fork was a business visitor in
town Tuesday.
Women love cleanliness and hate
mud. Do you desire their respect?
II so eliminate the mud by your vote.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
TOLD IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS
A vote for Bonds is a vote in
the right direction.

A vote for Bonds is a vote in
the right direction.
Be progressive-vote for bonds.
Asa Doak, of Grafton was
here Sunday.
l. M. Enlow, of Randolph, was
IN town first of the week.
Sam Jones managed to get to
town Tuesday thru the mud.
w. H. Turner was in town
fist of the week.
VIM. Scrimgour was a Philip
pi visitor Tuesday.
Fresh Pickle Pork Ia cents a
pound at Brooks Grocery. (Adv.
Saul Dey, of Valley was in the
city this week.
John Ward was in town Tues
day.
John Booth. of Laurel Hill
was in town Friday on business.
j. w. Polling, of Calhoun was
in town Tuesday on business.
J. j. Phillips, of Letter was in
Belington on business, Monday.
A vote for bonds Tuesday will
mean much to this district.
Walter Crisis was in Elkins
one day last week.
Floyd Hillyard was in town
last week marketing.
The newest and incest in
Shirts and Ties at Coffmans.
tAdvt.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
Mat Weese, of Huntersfork
was in town Wednesday, on bust

Mat Weese, of thunderstorm
was in town Wednesday, on bust
ness.
Miss Jessie Jolliffe, of Fair
mont was called home last week
! on account illness of her mother
Mrs. Peyton Teter.
E. D. Koontz and Winfield
Moore are registering the voters
here this week. Be sure you are
registered, Mr.. Voter.
H. H. Harrison who is operat-
ing a coal mine near Weaver
was here Tuesday evening on
business. ;,
Virgil B. Robinson was in
Philip, Saturday. 1t is report
ed that he going to run for
office of sheriff.
DIR. Robert Durham was here
Sunday visiting his sisters,
Misses Rhoda and Emma Dun
ham.
'By their fruits We shall know
them"-are you against good roads,
or are you using your influence for
improvements?
Valley District farmers are
worrying over bad roads. We
don't blame you. Barker Dis
trict farmers see the dawn of
a new day-"Good Roads"
Rev. Slater, of Philippi deliv-
cred a very interesting sermon
Sunday morning n the M. E.
Church. Rev. Slater and Rev.
Crabtree exchanged pulpits.
Miss Daisy Trahern, represent
ing the California Perfume Co.,
left for Kentucky, Tuesday
morning, where she will remain
for few weeks in the interest of
the company.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
SOCIETY NOTES.
PARTY

l.
One of the most pleasant af-
of the Scilorf Club last Tuesday
party given by the members
of the Salorf Club last Tuesday
evening at the home of Miss
Pauline Right, 1444 Pike Street.
The pleasantness of the evening
consisted of various games and
music At seasonable hour
all were invited to the dining
room, which was tastefully dec
Grated in the club colors. After
short time in finding their
partners thru the matching of
fguers they were seated at the
table when delicious two
course luncheon was served.
Those present were: Misses
Algie Werner, Iona Robinson,
Carol Thompson, Mabel Bran
denburg, Edna Jefferies, Hazel
Brown, Eulah Right, Bernice
| Price, Edith and Pauline Right !;
Messrs. Minniss Rosenberger,
Darl Yoak, Gale Hilyard
Thorn Rohrbough, Writ Cade,
Wilson Brandenburg, Holt
Right, Greed Summers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd Right.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Rev. A. M. Crabtree, paste,
of the NJ. E. church, conducted
chapel exercises Tuesday morn
ing, and gave a very able talk.
Prof. H. H. Green, who has
been i'll at his home the past
week, returned Monday to at
tend to his school.
The contest between the two
literaries will be given Friday
evening, beginning at z 80. Every
body is cordially invited.
The Seniors are practicing
their play to be given the last
week of school. 1t will be the
best that the high school has
ever given. So it will pay you
to come and see it.
The boys GIee Club will re-
hearse this evening in order to
go over the music for Friday
evening.
We hope that the people have
not forgot about the Gymna-
zium, which is to be built some
time in the near future for the
benefit of the schools of the city.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
FRED. A. CRUIKsHANK

Fred. A. Cruikshank, aged IS,
died April a, in Elkins hospital.
Death was due to Bright's dis
ease.
Remains were brought here
Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Cruikshank was among
Belington's best citizens and his
death comes as a surprise to
many.
The family moved here about
six years ago. 4
His widow, two daughters
Mrs Montonia, of South Car
lima and Miss Winnifred Cruik-
shank survive.
Funeral services were held to-
day at l 100 o'clock.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
sidering her health.


Miss Elsie was a member of
the high school in the Sophmore
class, and a member Of the Bah
fist church.
She will be greatly missed by
her schoolmates as well as by
those of the immediate family.
Her class of the High School
assembled in a body at the fun
eral and paid their respect to d
beloved classmate.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the Baptist church,
Sunday at one O'Clock by Rev,
Stellar, of the Babtist church
and Rev. Mckenzie, of the Pres
byterian church.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
SUNSHINE CLUB

Mrs. Geo. Cain was hostess to
the Sunshine Club, Tuesday,
April 4th. All the members,
except two, were present. After
the regular order Of business,
Mrs. Cain gave q very interest
ing reading entitled Dads
Boy" which created a good bit
Of amusement.
Crochet work kept the men,
bers busy until the hostess ap-
peared with delicious refresh
ments, assisted by her smother,
Mrs. Wilson, and little Kathryn
Cain.
Miss Billingsly was guest of
the evening.
AT a late hour the members
expressed their appreciation of
the pleasant evening and bid
their hostess Goodnight"
The next meeting will be held
at Mrs. Hymes, April 18th.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
Hays Howell pulled thru the
mud Wednesday to town.

! Hays Howell pulled thru the
mud Wednesday to town.
Capt. F. P. Rease was in Phil
ippi first of the week.
! Ira Findley, of the Bend of
the River was in town this
| week.
! You now have chance to be pub
lic-spirited; show it by voting for
good roads.
w. T. Hulderman has moved
! in Brooks property on the West
Side, Brown Ave.
Porter Bennett, of Route a,
is here assisting his brother,
James, in his new store.
! Fine line of Ladies Waists in
newest styles and latest fabrics
at Coffmans. (Advt.)
A. w. Jones, of Mt. Liberty
passed thru the city Monday.
James Forney is doing some
mason work at Gage this week.
Vote for good roads and keep the
shoe shine until seen by the one whom
you hope to impress with your APP
pearaHce.
Mrs. Guy Campbell of Fair
mont come in today for a few
days visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. M. D. Gamer.
For the summer wear the
"New-Stretch" Suspendersy no
rubber to rot from lpresperation
at Coffmans. (Advt.)
Mrs. Jas. F. Bennett is visit
ing her parents in Randolph
county this week.
The best way to buy Olives is
get them loose in kegs % cts.
pint at Brooks Store. (Adv.)
One man said, Il care not for my
neighbours condition as long as can
save TO-" This man does not de-
serve the respect of his fellow man.
J. M. McCloud was in town,
Tuesday. He says we need
good roads and he is going to
vote for the bond issue. John
is right.
Something is wrong with the man
who kicks against road improve
mcnts. He might as well kick against
sunshine. We've got to have them
both.
Sheriff A. F. Bennett was
passenger on the north-bound
train, Friday evening. He re-
turned last week from Florida,
= Tss RennetfS,.sa11d their
daughter, Opal. The little girl
is much improved.
Leave monument to your memo
ry by making your district better
place to live. This can be done only
by improving the opportunity now
given you.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

Miss Elsie Kosenberger,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. D..
Rosenberger, died last Saturday
morning of heart disease. She
had been sick since Christmas.
She was a good pupil and al
ways had her lessons well con-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06

Tuesday. He says according to
the light he has he is against
good roads and the bond issue.
Lets give him more light by
voting for good roadside lime
stone macadam kind.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-04-06
AMERICAN LADY CORSETS

The woman who wants the com
bination of good style, excellent ma
terials and service in her corsats,
will find the new American Lady
Models all that she could desire
Prices range from $100 to $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
GIVING CREDIT FOR
BIG ACHIEVEMENT

The magnitude of the cotton indus
try of California is little understood
by those not actually in touch with
conditions in the Imperial Valley. This
industry began in a commercial way
only seven years ago. In 1909 the
total output of the state aggregated
in value only about $4,000, says the
California Cultivator editorially in this
weeks issue.
1t has increased until last year the
total income from this crop was some
what in excess of $2,OOO,00O. This
year, for the cotton alone, the return
VIII be over $6.OOO,OOO, and for the
cotton and the seed the Valley will
receive $7,3OO,OOO.
And less than a score of years ago
this section was only a barren des-
erti
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
intake GATES
ARE TO BE
built
District Directors Follow
Plans as Drawn by c. r.
RockWOOd's Office.

The board of directors of the I'M
NJ rial Irrigation District yesterday
spent the day in considering the plans
drawn in the office of Chief Engineer
lockwood for the new intake gate at
the Colorado river, known also as the
{ gkimming weir," from the fact that
it is designed to take the water from
the top of the canal instead Of at
the bottom, doing away with a great
deal of difficulty that has been eX-
perienced on account of the silt.
The plans were approved, and the
board ordered the advertising for bids
for the work to begin today. 1t is
expected the bids will be opened and
the contract let in about twenty days.
Roughly estimated, the cost of the
intake gate will be 100000. The open
ing will be 600 feet wide, and with
the wings, or abutments, the total
width will be about 745 feet. The
construction will be entirely of con-
crete.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
BORDER SOLDIER
.DESPONDENT AND
TEARS FRONT Of
FACE BY BULLET
Corporal Benny of Engi-
neering Co. Destroys
All of Features.
HE POINTS GUN AT
THE WRONG ANGLE
Taken to San Francisco Last
Evening Tor Treatment;
Was Wy Popular.
HE POINTS GUN AT
THE WRONG ANGLE

At an early hour yesterday morn
ing John Benny, corporal in Com
pany E, United States Engineering
Corps, stationed at Calexico, attempt
ed to kill himself by placing the muz-
zle of a Springfield rifle under his
chin and pulling the trigger. The gun
was pointed further forward, evident
ly, than he had calculated, and in
stead of the bullet piercing his brain,
it carried away his chin, tongue, cheek
bone, right eye and a portion of his
forhead. DR.. Houck, captain in charge
of the hospital corps at Camp Bea-
com, who attended Benny, is confident
that the wounds, terrible as they are,
will not result fatally unless complica-
tions arise.
Corporal Benny, before the combina-
tion of the regulars and militiamen
in the federal service was effected,
was stationed at Vancouver barracks.
He is capable engineer. good SOL
dier and popular with both his su-
perior officers and his associates. Of
late, it is known that he has been
respondent, though for what reason
not even his most intimate friends
know. Among the latter there is a
telief that he attempted to take his
life short time ago. although he has
not admitted that this is true.
Under the care of DR.. Houck, Ben
ny was taken on yesterday mornings
tlain to San Francisco, where he will
be cared for at the Letterman hospi-
tai. Benny is not married. He is a
nan of steady habits and does not
drink.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
LAMBERT HILL OUT
FOR DISTRICT JOB

Another candidate is added to the
list of those aspiring to be assessor
collector of the Imperial Irrigation
District.
w. Lambert Hill. son-in-law of
Yancy McFadden, announced his can
didacy this morning. This makes
three in the field to date, John S.
Loofbourow announcing himself a can
Gidate Immediately after Clark Boo
her, incumbent, had stated that he
would not again make the race.
After Mr.. Loofbourow came W. M.
Hodge, for some time associated with
County Assessor Wiley NJ. Weaver.
Mr.. Hill was formerly assistant
cashier of Kentucky and has been a
resident of Imperial Valley for three
years, being identified with the real
estate business.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
DONALD D00L
TO SUCCEED
COCKLEY
Long Drawn Out Fight for
p. M. at Calexico Ends
With Dool Winner.

The long-continued squabble for the
office of postmaster in Calexico has
been settled with the announcement
made yesterday that the name of Don
aid Dool, son of Edward Dool, had
been sent to the Senate for confirma-
tion.
Charles c. Cockley, present postmas-
ter, who has been in office for sew
eral years as Republican nominee,
has been expecting notification of the
of his successor for sew
eral months.
When it was learned that it would
necessarily bring about a Democratic
postmaster under President Wilson's
administration, there came a lively
scramble for the office Former May
or A. c. Baskin and Donald Dool be-
came active candidates. From infor-
nation given out by Congressman Will
liam Kettner it was learned that he
had promised the office to the Dool
family, claiming that Edward Dool and
his son Donald had always been active
workers for the Democratic party. 1t
is expected that young Dool will take
office some time in February.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
SECOND Time 0TRA
HAS ANOTHER name

On November 7 John Otra was
brought to the county Jail by Con-
stable John Dye of CaleXico township.
Allegations to the effect that Otra
was of unsound mind were at that
time intimated. After being held in
Jail for some time the county authori-
ties were compelled to release the
man, as no complaint had been filed.
Yesterday New Deem, said to be the
same man but with a different name,
was brought from Calexico by Deputy
Sheriff Harry Barker. The man was
turned over to the county officers by
the CaleXico authorities.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22

On Wednesday morning the big I'M
perial Valley Livestock Fair opens in
Ell Centro and a petition is now be-
ing circulated among the merchants
to ask that their stores be closed on
the afternoon of the opening day. The
fair management has extended itself
in the matter of program for the open
ing date. Dave Williams rodeo
stunts, big push ball contest, con-
test between the Calexico and Ell Gen.
tro fire departments, Toreador Her.
nandez's famous burlesque of Charlie
Chaplin in a bull ring where vicious
tulls will be found, the celebrated
Twenty-fifth Regiment band of Gov
ernor Cantu's army, also another
band, and score of lesser free attrac-
tions, will provide diversion.
Opening day is also called Calexico
day, Pioneers day and Children's day,
children to be admitted free.
Announcement was made this morn
ing that construction work would be
completed so that visitors to the big
exposition would have nothing except
a finished product from start to exit.
Those fortunate enough to witness
the great Hernandez burlesque in
Mexicali and San Diego will remem-
ger that there were elements of great
danger to the fighter. 1t is just as
funny as clever artist can make it,
hut the oreador has had narrow es-
capes from serious injury.
On one occasion down at Mexicali,
where large crowds always turned out
when Hernandez was the attraction,
a photograp pher snapped Toreador Her.
nandez just as raging bulfs
horns entered his clothing. That he
was not severely gored is considered
miraculous.
1t used to be that over in Holtviile
that two-thirds of the entire popula-
tion gathered on the annual Fiesta
days on the East Side. A reproduc-
ton of these famous days will be a
part of the free program at the big
livestock fair. 1t is worth dollar
any time to hear a concert by Mexi-
calls crack band. but it is given free
on the opening day. In addition, an
ether band will be stationed on the
grounds.
The pushball contest-something en-
tirely nevis another choice offering
or the free list Wednesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22

Ell Centre has taken on a holiday
appearance, the streets being lined all
day with busy shoppers. Green bow
ers and holly predominant in store
window arrangements and practically
all of the marchants have provided
tastefully decorated show windows in
honor of the occasion.
Announcements of special services
to be held in the local churches will
be made tomorrow. Women's organi-
zations, lodges, schools, churches,
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
TO OPEN BIG MYERS
BRIDGE ON MONDAY

Arrangements are being made to
witness the opening of the Myers
Canyon connecting bridge at 10 o'clock
Monday morning. This important
link makes continuous stretch of
highway from San Diego county
through the west end of Imperial coun-
ty. With the opening of the long
bridge travellers between here and the
coast will not be further annoyed by
the long stretch of heavy sand here
tofore encountered.
Secretary Don Bitter of the FL Cen
tro Chamber of Commerce is very de-
sirous of having a good local represen-
tation Monday, even though it is
Christmas day. Mr.. Bitler believes
that perhaps number of men would
make the trip as an early morning
auto spin, stating that two hours
would be sufficient to make the round
trip. l. E. De Ward, engineer OF
the Holland Construction Company,
builders of the bridge, has arranged a
program of ceremony for the occa-
sion.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
CARLSON TELLS OF
SMUGGLING ARMS

Harry Carlson, formerly employed
b. Mexican officials in Sonora and
who was arrested yesterday in No
gales, Ariz., is said to have disclosed
some startling information to the Of
ficers. 1t is said that Carlosn admit
ted to having several consignments of
arms go across the boundary from the
United States into Lower California
and Sonora.
Carlson was formerly employed as
chauffeur by Jose Maytorena, who at
that time was governor of section
of Sonora. Carlson claims that the
former governor owed him $50 back
salary.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
ATTORNEY CLAIMS
PROCEEDINGS OK

J. C.. Hizar, attorney for T. Good
fellow, San Diego contractor who is
a bidder for the construction of the
intake canal above Hanlon heading,
has been going over the data today
with Attorney Phil d. Swing Of the
Irrigation District. ., r ..-
According to statement made to-
day, all of the proceedings were de-
clared regular and that the directors
will formally make the award is an
ticipated. Work is then expected to
start shortly.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
Frisco Man Appointed.
(By United Press,

(Dy UHICeU FTeSS.
Washington, Dec. 22.-President
Wilson has announced the name of
William Denham, a San Francisco at
torney, as a six year member of the
United States shipping board. The
other fire, with decreasing terms, are
from Eastern and Southern seaports.
Two Republicans are one and two-year
term members. The board has power
to investigate and regulate American
marine business. 1t is empowered to
issue bonds to build, purchase and
lease vessels for the merchant ma
fine.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22

Six ball games are scheduled for
next week, three to be played Sunday
and three on Christmas day. Ell Cen
tro goes to Calexico Sunday and plays
Imperial here on Christmas. rBaw-
lev is the attraction Sunday at lmpe-
rial and the North Enders will have
Holtville to battle with on the big
holiday. On Sunday the Holtvllie
lean travels to Seeley and the follow
ing day the West Siders go to the
Border and tackle the leaders.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
Ell Centro and Calexico to
Play Ball Sunday on Border

A rare treat in baseball is expected
Sunday at Calexico. The border peo-
pie are scrappers and have only lost
two games this season, Ell Centre be-
ing awarded last Sundays game on
the default of the Calexico club, which
refused to play unless Umpire Gala
her was removed. Gallaher was TAX
en- out and the visitors carried off the
game. Just who will umpire will like
ly be announced by the league presi
dent tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
Villa Attacks HORIZON.
(By United Press)

Ell Paso, Dec. 22.-Bandit Villa at
tackled Torreon this morning and the
LATHE continues, according to Car
ranzista dispatches. If Villa captures
Torreon, railway center, Villa will
then dominate all the railroads to the
northeastern border. 1t is reported
that the Torreon garrison is weak as
troops were transferred elsewhere tenn
porarily.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
England Is Angered.

London, Dec. 22.-The more Eng
land digests President Wilson's note
the more bitter she feels, from ap-
rearance of this afternoons papers.
They are unit in expressing resent
fulness and bitternisse and it is par
ticularly manifested against the as
sertion that the objects for which all
the belligerents are striving are vir-
t. ally the same.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
Blaming Railroads.
(By United Press)

Washington, Dec. 22.-An adjust
ment of the nationwide car shortage,
held to be responsible largely for the
high cost of living, is being hindered
by the refusal of eight railroads to
cooperate with the American Railroad
Association, according to its state
ment.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-22
Andy Vindicated.

At the recent recall election held
Tuesday at inland Andy Pruitt was
retained as constable, the voters Civ
ing him majority of eight over sew
eral candidates. A total of "a votes
was cast.