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Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20

Engineer Rockwood's report on the
work which he recommends to be done
on the canal and levees before the
spring flood, has passed a big finan-
cial problem up to the directors of
the district, calling for the use by
the district, in office and field work
and interest on bonds, of about $40O,
600 by July /. This includes the build
ing Of the Mexican gate. The direc-
tors considered the report and the
means Of financing the work Saturday
afternoon, and will look to the mu-
tual companies for assistance. The
report, in part, is as follows:
"The estimate involves s total ex-
penditure between now and the first
of July of $294,512. The sum Of S148,-
SIP is for ordinary and extraordinary
maintenance, or works that we must
surely undertake. Of the remainder,
$4,000 is for protective work in
Mexico and $4,000 is for the improve
ment OF the Alamo river through the
agency of jetties and fancing, the
necessity for which has been pointed
out.
II wish to call your attention par
ticularly to the two items of $4,000
for the construction of the Alamo con-
trolling gate and levee and $4,000
for the construction of railroad along
Volcano Lake levee.
81 am more decided now than when
l reported to you in June, 1915, that
the Alamo controlling gate is abso-
lutely nevessary for our protection.
The government spent on our river
levee $9S,000. That work was largely
destroyed by the January floods. The
lesson from the January floods proves
conclusively that we must not depend
for our protection on the river levee
alone, unless we are prepared to put
in levees that cannot be destroyed by
floods of the Colorado river. 1t is
theoretically possible to build such a
levee, but I do not believe that we can
build an absolutely safe levee under
cost of $150,000 per mile, and it is
| manifestly impossible for US to Sc
cure the funds for such an expendi,
ture at present.
"My recommendation then, as to the
J river levee, is that we shall open the
Andrade quarry and be prepared will
an ample train service on the ap
proach of floods, so that we may figh
the river when it is in flood. To pro
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20

Officials of the Southern Sierras
Power Company and financial associ-
;4tes completed in FL Centre Saturday
evening the inspection Of the longest
transmission line in the world, be-
sides other portions of their great sys-
tenn
The transmission line referred to is
that which leads from the power
house at Bishop, Cal, to Ell Centro.
The party consists of Arthur B.
West, vice president and general man.
ager of the Southern Sierras Power
Company and president of the Goa
chella Valley Ice and Electric Com
pany and the Holton Power Com
pany; C. O. Poole, chief engineer; G.
A. Kelley, travelling auditor; C. B.
Criddle, general agent; ]. F. Wood
ward, representing Spencer, Trask &
Co., bond buyers, of New York; John
II. Porter of Porter Boetcher bond
buyers of Denver, and president of the
Nevada California Electric Company
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
Power Officials Inspect
Longest Transmission Line

of Denver; A. G. Foster, Of Sweet,
Causey, Foster & Co., bond brokers,
of Denver, and C. F. Conn, electrical
engineer for J. G. White & Co., San
Francisco.
w. F. Holt joined the party at
Redlands, accompanying them to Ell
Centric.
The party covered the system from
Bishop through the three Nevada coun-
ties where it's lines extend and to Mono
county, California, where the company
has a power plant and is building ex-
tensively, thence to San Bernardino,
and from there here, making most of
the distance in three large automo-
biles, and from here they will pro-
ceed in the same machines to the
Coast.
One Of the greatest electrical sys-
TENS in the world is being built by
this company, and the power rights
held by the company are as yet but
partially developed, leaving great
room for future growth.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20

marine base, dropping 10000 pounds
of bombs, the aviators returning safe
ly. Fifteen heavily armored air cruis-
ers accompanied the raiders and it is
believed great damage was done.
During the raid on England Sum
day eleven persons were killed and
more than thirty wounded. The Eng
lish believe that in their retaliatory
raid fully as heavy loss was sustained
by the Germans.
There are predictions that from this
time on there will be much heavier air
fighting on the part of both sides, for
the Allies have been bringing into
|requisition numerous great craft, while
the Germans have been turning out
numerous Zeppelins.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
Engineer lockwood Calls
For Large Sum of Money

contraction of the Alamo controlling
gate and from it levee to the mesa,
distance Of 1000 feet, and about
two miles of low levee connecting the
gate with the Inter- California railroad.
/ am positive that 100000 spent on
this work will give US a far greater
degree Of protection than $250,000 will
give US if spent on the river levee.
81 wish to point out to you in con-
nection with the controlling gate that
the receiver was ordered by the war
department in January to remove the
hydraulic filled dam below the canal
heading at Hanlon's and the probabili-
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Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
Americans Driven Out.

Nogales, Ariz., March 20.-Ameri-
cans are being driven out of the Al
tar district, Sonora, 40 miles west of
here, according to telephone mes
sage from O. B. Glover, receiver for
P. Pastene & Co., of New York, on
the Reproso ranch. He said manifes-
tos ordering Americans to leave have
been posted and stories are being cir
culated that the American troops that
entered Mexico have been annihilated
The Villistas are still spreading an
ti-American propaganda and it is be-
lieved their false statements are be-
ing given wide credence by the Mex
leans. The day has passed, however,
without any overt act against Amer
leans, so far as is reported here.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20

Advices from Washington just re-
ceivod are to the effect that Mark
Rose has arranged for a contract be-
tween the Imperial Laguna Water
Company and the Reclamation Serv-
ice whereby water is to be put on
100000 acres Of land on the East Side
mesa.
This water company and the iTriga-
tion district have for some time been
in conflict over the proposal, each
seeking to control the land when it
shall be restored to settlement. It
was in part to oppose Mark Roses
project that Lieutenant Governor Esh-
leman went to Washington, and fol-
lowing his death Attorney NJ. w
Conkling was sent to Washington by
the district, in part on the same mis-
sion.
The interior department agreed
with Mr.. Eshleman that before an
agreement would be entered into the
district would be given a hearing, and
Mr.. Roses associates here have been
asked by him to notify the district
that there will be hearing in ac-
cordance with the stipulations.
Information obtained from various
sources, however, carries the belief
that the understanding between Rose
and the Reclamation Service is final.
The water will be taken from La
guna dam and it is expected to bring
it to the mesa wholly On American
soil.
The eventual reclamation Of the
East Side mesa has been the plan
from the beginning Of work in the
valley but as events have now turned
there will be development independent
of the district; the land in question not
being within the district boundary.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20

tect the river levee we must get the
rock to the lowest point of possible
erosion in the river, and it is not fea-
sible for us to put the rock to that
depth except we dump it in the river
when it is in flood and against the
levee. With this method, however, as
you will readily see, an accident to
our train service that might delay for
a few hours only the dumping of rock
might give time for the river to cut
the levee and destroy our line of
transportation. Consequently we should
and must have secondary line Of
protection, and for this reason
strongly recommend the immediate
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20

London, March 2O.-England has
reversed her policy in that Lord Der
by, minister of aviation, has announced
the policy of retaliation for every raid
made on England.
From the beginning of the war Eng
land had taken the position that she
would not retaliate on the Germans
for their raids on defenseless cities,
but the English people have been so
wrought up that change Of policy
has come.
There was another raid by the Ger
man air craft on England Sunday, and
last night fifty Ally aeroplanes at
tackled Zeebrugge, the German sub
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
ENGLAND To Retaliate
For Every Air Raid

latter country all passenger trains
leading to the Hungarian border are
reported annulled, while the entire
railroad equipment is being used in
the preparation that country is max
ing to enter the war with the Allies
in May.
Paris, March 2O.-German infantry
forces on Pepper heights were hurled
back. There were sharp artillery eX-
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Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
FIRE DEPARTMENT
is TO CELEBRATE

The Fire Department has decided
to hold a street dance by way Of cele-
brating the construction of the new
fire house, in front of that building,
Tuesday, March 20. There will be
extensive illumination and decoration
of the street for the event, and all
are invited to come. There will be no
charge for dancing.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20

search for Villa, and hopes are en-
tertained that he may be uncovered
at any time.
It is the evident belief that Villa
is near Nuamiquipa or Babricoraas for
Pershing's greatest efforts are reach
ing out to the southeast. Headquar-
ters here has announced that Per-
shing's column has been broken into
small commands operating from
Casas Grandes.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
Rumor Of Impending Trouble
At Jaurez Over Use of
Railroad by American
Troops.

By E. T. Conkle, United Press Staff
Ell Paso, March 2O.-Villa is report
ed to be hemmed in in the Guerrero
mountains with several Carranza COL
umns on the south and the Ameri-
cans closing in from the north. Villa
is said to have left a detachment at
Houandz, Chihuahua, to hold off the
Americans until he makes good his
escape.
There were rumors this morning
that second request had been made
on Washington for the use Of the
Mexican railroads by the American
troops in carrying in supplies, and if
this request was refused the Juarez
garrison would be given fifteen min
utes to surrender.
The food and ammunition problems
are uppermost in the minds of army
men. Some of the officers considered
a withdrawal as likely as an alterna-
tive to forcibly taking the railroads,
which would lead to intervention and
bloody war with all Mexican factions.
This report from Ell Paso is not
borne out by Washington dispatches,
and it seems certain if the use of the
railroads is refused this government
will employ a large force of auto
trucks, many of which are reported to
be on the way to the border, some of
them equipped for hauling water
this being one of the greatest requi-
sites. Ell Paso is apparently too close
to the scene of disturbance for cor
respondents to get the proper perspec-
tive on events.
Will Not Embarrass Carranza.
WASHINGTON, March 2O.-FOlloWing
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
RECIPROCITY DAY AT
BRAWLEY SATURDAY

The Brawley Woman's Club invites
the members of the Womans Ter
Thousand Club to their Reciprocity
Day luncheon to be given at the home
Of Mrs. Peter Hovley on Saturday
March 25. Those expecting to attend
are asked to communicate with Mrs
A. H. Griswold not later than Friday
morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
Opposes Large Army.

Washington, March 20.-The House
today defeated Kahn's amendment to
the Hay bill for larger regular ar
my by vote of 153 to 80. The
amendment favored 100000 regulars
The vote is evidence of congressional
opposition to large standing army
Aside from this, the vote is inter
preted as showing disposition to sup
port the provisions of the administra-
ton measure, of which Hay is the
leading advocate.
It is possible that it is also to be
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20

a conference with Counsellor Polk of
the state department this morning
President Wilson indicated that he
would do nothing to embarrass Car
rama, if the use of the Mexican rail-
road S declined. There will be no
attempt to use force, but the Ameri-
cans will devise other means of trans
portation. The president intends to
do his utmost to maintain Carranza
in his dominant position, and the
sense of all official Washington is
upholding him in his attitude, it being
the desire of all departments of gov
ernment to avoid bringing on a gen.
eral clash of arms.
Queretaro advices today stated that
Carranza is entirely satisfied with the
conduct of the American expedition.
Washington, March 20.-President
Wilson has informed Carranza formal
ly that his request for American
troops to avoid occupying towns will
be complied with. Orders to this eff
feet have been issued already. Car
ranza's delay in replying the request
for the use of the railroads is caus-
ing no concern, but favorable reply
is expected from him.
The administration feels that the
affairs of the punitive expedition are
being worked out most satisfactorily,
and that Carranza is doing as much
as he can do without arousing the an
ger of the Mexican people. ~#
COmbing the Mountains.
San Antonio, March 2O-Fan-shaped
Getachments of American soldiers are
combing the mountains to the south
and southeast of Casas Grandes in a
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
Russians Charge Austrians.

Russians Charge Austrians.
London, March 2O.-Vienna today
admitted retirement near Vocioccka
bridgehead of Austrian troops when
charged by the Russians.
Berlin reports that the Russians
have lost 10000 men while assaulting
Won Hindenburg's forces near Vim
nea.
Activity thus far reported on the
east front is believed to be designed
to prevent the Germans sending troops
from that region for relief of the
troops on the western front. There is
considerable activity on the eastern
front, but it has not yet developed
into a general offensive.
It is believed here that possibly a
month will elapse before the general
movement from all fronts on the Gen.
trail powers, as it is the desire tc
have settled favorable weather condi-
tions before big campaigns are init.
ated. Yet all accounts tell of tremen-
dous preparations being made along
all fronts. The points of greatest in
terest in this preparatory work arc
at Salonika and in Roumania. In thu
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
Villa Supposed to Be Hemed In By Mexcans and American

interpreted as showing the confidence
of Congress that the punitive expedi-
tion into Mexico is not to be allowed
to develop into general intervention.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
Mark Rose Reported to Have
A 100000 Acre Contract

of booze just as though that were not
the chief motive of her diatribe, a
young woman held forth on the street
last night. Her preachments were Of
a nature to bring bushes to a brass
monkey, her supposed topic being Glib
erty." 1t appears to be move by
the booze crowd, and, very appropri-
ately, in defending booze everything
that is decent is assailed.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20

The terms of the agreement that has
been formulated are not known here,
and it cannot be stated what the size
of the land units will be.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
Pershing Joins DOdd.

San Antonio, March 20.-Dispatches
from General Pershing show that he
has left the main expedition west
bound and has assumed command Of
Colonel Dodd's column.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
SUNDAY SHOOTING;
DIXON WINNER

Preaching doctrines that strike at
the home and all the best institutions
of civilization, bringing in defense
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
GINNERS' REPORT
is FAVORABLE

hTe government ginners' report to-
day is considered bullish here. and The
eastern markets advanced about s
points in view of it, according to ad-
vices received by DAILY Brothers.
The final report on ginning for the
year shows 11,O59,43O bales, against
15,905,84O last year, the shrinkage
this year a good deal more than off.
setting the carry-over last year.
Another favorable feature of the
market is the belief that the end OF
the war is in sight for some time du-
ring the coming summer.
New Orleans Open. Noon. Close
May .11.83 1888 11.S!
July 1902 1904 1905
Spots, 1900. Sales, sos.
New York Open. Nooon. Close
May .11.9S 11.96 12.04
July 1915 12.14 1925
Spots, 1905. Sales, 500.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20
BOOZE FINDS WAY
TO DEFEND ITSELF

George Dixon led in the shooting by
the Gun Club yesterday the scores
being:
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20

Will Not Embarrass Carranza.
Washington, March 20.-Followine
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-20

COmbing the Mountains.
San Antonio, March 20-Fan-shaped
achments of American soldiers are
nbing the mountains to the south
| southeast of Casas Grandes in g
The Washington times., 1916-10-14
.UNGERER MOTORCO
. TAKES vEL|E AGENCY
New Car, Formerly Sold by
Foss-Hughes Co., lust Ar.
rived in City.

The Ungerer Motor Company, local
distributors for the Premier, have also
taken the agency for the velie line, re-
Gently held by the Foss-Hughes Com
pany.
The Premier for 1917 will not arrive in
Washington much before the latter part
OF next week.
The new Velies. however, arrive In
Washington today. with Velie the Bilt-
wei Six is the big attraction. as In 1916
and In radical in Its improvements and
refinements for a car In the 81, 900 class
Timken axle front and rear; Yimlken
adjustable roller bearings all around
Continental motor, 80 per cent drop
forglngs. floating rear axlcs with re-
movable shafts; spiral gear drive
(Hotchkiss). giving greater nexibility
and quiet, are the salient points in the
mechanical construction.
Rcfinements include longer body and
greater room. wider doors and full arch
crown tenders
The front seat is much lower and con-
sequenty more restful for the driver.
Real leather with curied hair upholstery,
flush with seat panels. 10 to make up
the attractive little details OF comfort
and luxury.
The price Of the small six. in spite Of
the increase In raw, material cost. re-
mains 81. .OS5.
At this time the most particularly in
teresting car--with the advent Of the
The Washington times., 1916-10-14
NEW STORE ADDED
TO SULLIVAN'S CHAIN
Largest Of Company's Branches to
Be Opened.

Another link will be added next week
to the L. r. Sullivan Tire Company's s
chain of tire and supply depots, when
their third store is opened at Twenty
sixth and Pennsyiyania avenue north
west. 1t win be the largest of the Sulli-
van branches.
Ed Pagel. well known TO many or the
Capitals motorists. has been placed in
charge OF the branch.
The growth OF the Sullivan company
has been almost meteoric. Less than
three and one-half years ago the first
store was opened at 1917 II street
northwest. 1t occupied only the lower
moor OF the building at that address.
There was room only for a small stock
OF tires. and little vulcanizins plant
I'M the rear. Sullivan handled ali the
business OF the firm.
The present Sullivan Tire Company il
still occupying the little store on. Ut
street. but takes in the entire thfee-
story building. with one of the most
modern vulcanizing plant In the city.
Five months ago. their branch at 32Ia
Fourteenth street was opened. with
CHARLES p. O'Hara as manager.
Monday the third will be opened.
Each store carries a stock of tires OF
all standard makes gasolene, oil and
accessories.
The Washington times., 1916-10-14

I wheels are lacked up q slight drag on
one wheel, such as brake dragging or a
tight bearing. would cause oneswheel to
run ,rnore slowly or stop while the other
ran forward. II the high speed is used
II drives the differential with 30 much
more force that II overcomes the resist
ancc and both wheels run forward. You
may prove this by holding one wheel
while the gears Rre IN high speed. You
will pnd the free wheel will run twice
as fatt. This is an essential feature of
the differential. as Il IL designed to drive
both wheels At the same speed while
going straight and at different speeds
while turning corners.
Motoring Department. The Times
Would thank you, for answering this
in your column next. Saturday:
l have 1915 Ford runabout. On
4 opening the 'cutout one of the explo-
| sions Is much louder and heard dis
tinstly above the others This is more
speed. Motor misses considerably un-
I'll thoroughly warmed up. However, II
then runs evenly. A new set of spark
plugs has Just been put In. What
causes this. and how should Il be rem
The trouble may be In one of the
| vibrators or coils which does not give
as hot spark as the other. II may
he a ,eak IN IN. ynIs, ~. n,,o,d giving
some cylinders. a defective mixture.
Spark gaps may not be set right in
plugs. BY going over these points care
| fully you should be able to remove the
| trouble.
- ----
Nn,o thats ,,,,,,,as ~ % me hn,,rd
like 10 know what IA the hest prenaTa-
i ton on the market to prevent the
water from freszing In the radiator.
are any OF mem in)uriousI IL 80. how
and ,xbich on.s ss,eg arg ~
49,,
The Washington times., 1916-10-14
ANSWERS Found Here
To Motorists Queries
BY W. H: STEWART, Jr.

Motoring Department. The Times
About three weeks ago had diffarential
nn,,d f,led With wit, grease and ever 4. since zee,
out through the right-hand brake Of q
BILE and remedy II. q. NJ.
Remove wheel and see II felt washer
Is In place In axle tube. II II is missing
or badly worn one must be provided or
the amount of grease ih ,difterential
must be reduced. heavier grease
than the one you are using would also
help to reduce the trouble.
Motoring Department, The Times
The lights In my car are not as strong
and bright as formerly. i can fnd
no cause for. this except that in run
batteries. all the cells In the batteries
bubble and gas freely. except one which
does not gas at all. and which indicates
to me that this cell needs replenishing.
Do you think this cell 10 the cause OF
i restore II to.a healthy condition. Ar
answer through the motoring reEe WI WI
oblige. Il. M n
Although you do not state SO. we asN
sumo that you keep the defective cell
filled with water. Otherwise your
trouble would be due to leaky cell
1t is possible that the plates are SHORT
circuited. This would reduce the cur
rent and make the lights burn dimiy
Would be advisable to have the battery
inspected and repaired without deay.
Motoring Department, The Times
Please answer the following In your
motorist column:
I have 1916 Ford car also an auto,
xxytth 0anarat0F and
battery. and desire TO equip my Ford
with storage battery for lighting
Could I charge, the battery for the
Ford from the other car? ] will ap-
preciate your advice and information
w. j.. 8.
The battery on the Ford car coulo be
charged ty the other SYSTEM but II would
not be economical to run the engine
lust to charge the other battery. YOU
would best proceed as follows: Get a
battery Of the same capacity as the
one with your starting and lighting
system-a duplicate Of It. II possible. al
Il will then fit into the same space or
the car. Use one OF these batteries or
the charging system until II Is charged
and then exchange with the one on the
Ford car. This will be found to worn
out very successfully in practice.
Motoring Department TheTimes:
find that II a Ford car Is lacked W
behind and thrown in low gear the left
wheel only will spin. and likewise in re-
verse the right wheel will remain sta
tionary while the left will spin. but iT
high gear both spin. From these fact
some contend that the left wheel only
does all the pulling In low and revers,
gear. Please let me know II this 10 tn,
case.
I wish to know this for the reasor
roads to give the left wheel the hardes
track when pulling in low gear.
All differentials are designed 20 deiive,
equal power to both wheels. When real
The Washington times., 1916-10-14
Merchant Is Bankrupt.

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy
Court by Daniel J. McCarty, n dry goods
merchant at 700 Twenty-second street
His liabilities were listed at
&, 1904, with assets aggregating S4,519 80.
Attorney Thomas w. O'Brien fled the
petition,