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Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08
WANT MAIL WEIGHED
AS BASIS OF PAY.

Winfield Scott, special representa-
tive of the Western Association of
Short Line Railroads, is in Ell Centre
today for the purpose of enlisting the
support of the Chamber of Commerce,
in the plan of the Western Association
to place the control of railway mail
pay with the Interstate Commerce
Commission" All of the srnaif rail-
roads of the United States, about $50
in number, have united for this cam
paign. Scott says that the small rail-
roads are squarely in the field for
regulation and, now that the railroads
are regulated as to passenger fares
and freight and express rates, the
roads desire that an impartial body
like the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion shall fix the rates for CARRYING
the mail.
"lt is an economic question and not
a political one," said he, "and the re-
lations of the Postoffice Department.
and the small carriers are such that
we do not see any other way out"
The HOlton Interurban is one of the
members of the Western Association.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08
DISMISS CHARGES
AGAINST 3 SWISS

On motion of Assistant District At
torney Simon, Justice of the Peace
Mayfield yesterday afternoon dis
missed action against three Swiss
Emilio Marietta, Mario Delthe and
Othilio Delai, at their preliminary
hearing, on account of insufficiency of
evidence to show criminal intent.
The three Swiss were charged with
receiving cattle alleged to have been
stolen by Joe Gotta and Manuel Tala-
nantes from the Lee Little and Corral
Bros. ranches.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08

The 1876 visitors who came to the
valley this morning on the Los An
geles Times excursion are class the
people here can well afford to well
come. There are bankers, prominent
business men and prosperous farmers
from all parts of Southern California
in the party.
So. great was the demand for ac-
commodations on the excursion that it
was necessary to turn away the last
so applicants for tickets, and, as this
is the first of a series of excursions,
this speaks we'll for further success
in the same way.
The party reached Calexico early
this morning and was met at the de-
pot by brass band and automobiles
to escort them over the city and coun-
try.
First they were taken to the cotton
gins, cottonseed oil mills and the COM
press, later being escorted over the
town and to George A. Longs ranch
in Mexico.
After being well entertained in the
south end of the valley they left fol
Ell Centre, where they were expected
to arrive at 2:30.
Here autos are awaiting the party
for another ride, after which they will
take dinner at the Barbara Worth no.
tel and be entertained at the Palace
theatre tonight, where an illustrated
lecture will be given.
Tomorrow will be devoted to seeing
Brawley and other parts of the val.
ley, the party leaving INLAND for home
tomorrow evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08
125,000 Acres of Cotton
Assured For This Year

No person can tell what the acre
age of cotton grown in the valley this
year will be, for the estimates of
acreage are rising steadily as ~addi-
tional farmers announce their inten-
ton of planting.
It now is certain, however, that the
acreage on both sides of the line will
reach 125,OOO. This is allowing 75,-
900 acres for Mexican lands and 50,-
900 for United States lands, while
there is fair prospect that the latter
figure will be doubled.
A normal crop on this acreage
should give value of more than $780,
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08
How Could | look Over These Great
Fields Without Asking What They
Implied To My Home City, and How
That City Best Can Utilize Them?

IF lived in Los Angeles and should
visit Imperial Valley, ! wonder what
impression it would make upon me?
For instance, when the truth was
forged upon me that nearly twO-thirds
of all the irrigated land south of Te-
hachapi lies in this compact body, to
say nothing of the irrigated land
across the line in Mexico, it seems to
me | would feel that that fact had
tremendous import for the city of
my home. And if l was in the busi-
ness of any kind in that city, it seems
to me l would say that my future sue
cess must in great degree hinge on the
future OF Imperial Valley.
And it seems to me, too, that when
l went home l would say to my neigh
bors that unless Los Angeles annexes
Imperial Valley it will lose the great
est available asset.
Maybe I wouldn't do that, for l
know that every community eXerts
vastly more energy in reaching out
after that which is a little way off
than in cuitivating that which is al
ready possessed, and might feel like
other people and say to myself:
whats the use? We've got it,
anyway"
/ am inclined to think, though, that
l would get down to the fundation and
make sure that we had it, and if l had
any doubt about it l would start an
agitation to make it sure.
Here is the situation:
Los Angeles is one-half climate, one
quarter sentiment and one-quarter in
dustry.
San Diego is one-half climate, one
quarter sentiment and one-quarter eX-
pectation.
Imperial Valley is 100 per cent in
dustry.
Maybe ! am wrong, but if was 60
ing to undertake to duplicate any one
of these three communities those are
the constituents | would assemble.
Either Los Angeles or San Diego
will annex Imperial Valley.
If Los Angeles assimilates us, she
will become one-eighth climate, one
eighth sentiment and three-quarters
industry.
If San Diego takes us in, she will be
one-eighth climate, one-eighth realiza-
tion and three-quarters industry.
Climate is splendid thing, but as
n sole diet it is enervating. 1t tastes
all right for a time, but it seems to
me if / lived in Los Angeles l would
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08

900 to the Mexican product and from
So, 100000 to $7,500,000 for the pro-
duct on this side of the line.
Should there be grown ON this side
of the line 100000 acres this year, the
total of all agricultural products of
Imperial county should reach $l6,000,-
900 or $17,0O0000, thus breaking the
record of America for one crop in ona
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08

want to mix some of the fruits and
vegetables and cereals and meats and
dairy products of Imperial Valley with
my abrosial zephyrs and wrap some
of the Imperial Valley cotton about
me to shield me from the sunshine of
summer and the chillings wind of
winter.
l may be prejudiced, but what do
you think about it?
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08

Washington, Jan. 9-Gangway 1or
the greatest of all great powers-Pan-
America.
This giant federation of nations,
just a-borning, will have all other
states outstripped in population, ex-
tent of territory and potential military
power-as soon as it sees the light
of day.
This incipient union of the 81
American republics, for defensive pro-
lection against the rest of a warmed
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08
BRINGS SUIT FOR
PROPERTY DIVISION

Alleging failure to provide, Matte
M. Sinclair filed complaint against
her husband, James c. Sinclair, ask
ing for a division of the community
property and payment to her of per-
manent alimony.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08

county.
AS the season for planting APP
proaches it becomes evident there is
unequaled interest in cotton this year,
and it is still possible the acreage in
the county will reach 100000, the
county going after that $20,000,000
annual production which the Press has
heretofore pointed out as a possibility.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08
APPLY FOR LETTERS
OF ADMINISTRATION

Arthur S. Fell has applied for let
ters of administration in the estate
of Amos c. Fell, valued at $4,000.
Stella Lincoln has applied for let
ters of administration in the estate
of Herbert G. Lincoln, valued at $1O,.
600
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08
CHINA FIGHTS JAPAN
FOR COTTON TRADE

Washington, Jan. 8.-Chinese cotton
manufacturers, with government aid,
have made far-reaching plans to
wrest from the Japanese their heavy
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08

Cases Went Over-When C. E. West
and John Murphy appeared today for
sentence for burglary, West wanted
probation, and Murphy wanted to go
to Patton instead of to San Quentin,
and Judge Cole continued the cases un-
til next week for hearing of these ap-
plications.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08
Cotton Market.

The New Orleans exchange was
closed today, this being Jackson Day
the anniversary of the Battle of New
Orleans.
Reports from New York to DAILY
Brothers show cotton very strong.
New York Open. Close.
March ...... .12.57 l2.6O
May 1892 1884
Spots, 1850. Sales, 400.
Local market, about 1112.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08

Suit Filed-John F. Ingram filed
suit against ]. R. Thompson and w.
E. King. The complaint concerns a
note for $3,569.32.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08

THIS is BARGAIN DAY WITH THE PRESS
Every Day is a Bargain Day with the Great Dollar
Daily. The Imperial Valley Press, daily except Sunday,
one year, in Imperial county, ST. Elsewhere, $2
Imperial Valley press., 1916-01-08

The Pan-American Army.

present Strength)
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15

THE IroQuois," echoed incredu-
lOuS, for that name was the terror OF
my childhood. How came these saw
ages so far to the westwardr'
"Their war parties range to the
great river" he answered. 1--WE fol-
lowed their bloody trail when first we
came to this valley. It was to gain
protection from these raiders that the
AlgonQuins gathered about the fort.
We fought the fiends twice, and drove
them back, yet now they are here
again. Come, Adele, we must return
to the canoe, and consult with Bar
beau. He has seen much of Indian
war"
The canoe rode close in under the
bank, Barbeau holding 1t with grasp
on a great root. He must have read
in our faces some message Of alarm,
for he exclaimed before either of us
could speak:
What Is 1.-THE 1roQuois?"
Eyes; why did you guess that?'
II have seen signs for an hour past
which made me fear this might be
true. That was why I held the boat
80 close to the bank. The village has
been attacked?"
"Ay, surprised and massacred; the
ground is covered with the dead, and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15

Do you know what that marriage has
cost me? Insults, ever since we left
Quebec. The coward knew l dare not
lay hand upon him, because he was
your husband. We would have crossed
steel hundred times but for my
memory Of you. I could not kill the
cur, for to do so would separate US
forever. So bore his taunts, his re-
vilings, his curses, his orders that
were insults. You think It was easy 7
I am a woodsman, lieutenant Of La
Sale, and 1t has never before been
my way to receive insult without a
blow. We are not Of that breed. Yet
bore 1t for your sake-why? Be-
cause l loved you"
"Oh, monsieur
"Tis naught to the shame Of either
Of u.s." he continued, now speaking
with a calmness which held me silent.
"And I wish you to know the truth.
so Far as l can make 1t clear. This
has been in my mind for weeks, and
l say 1t to you now as solemnly as
though knelt before father confes.
sor. You have been to me q memory
OF inspiration ever siuce we first met
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15

longer in command. They are here
to sweep the French out Of this ILL
nois country, and have given no warn
Ing. They surprised the Indian vii.
lagos first. killed every Algonquin
they could find, and are now besieging
the Rock. And what have they to op-
pose themf More than they thought,
no doubt, for Cassion and De Ia Du-
rantaye must have reached there safe
ly, yet at the best the white defend
ers will scarcely number fifty men.
and Quarreling among themselves like
mad dogs. There is but one thing for
US to do, Barbeau-reach the fort"
"Ay, but how? There will be death
now, haunting US every foot Of the
way"
D'Artgny turned his head, and his
eyes met mine Questioningly.
There is q passage I know" he
said gravely. ''below the south banks
yonder, but there will be peril in It
peril to which I dread to expose the
lady"
I stood erect, no longer paralyzed
BY fear, realizing my duty.
"Do not hesitate because Of me,
monsieur" said calmly. French
women have always done their part,
and shall not fail. Explain to us
your plan"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15

Tho Ground Before Us Was strewn
| With Dead.
the tepees are burned. Madame is
half crazed with the shock"
| Barbeau took no heed, his eyes
scarce glancing at me, 80 eager was
he to learn details.
"The fiends were in force, thenT
"Their moccasin tracks were every
where. could not be sure where
they entered the village, but they left
by way Of the Fox. I counted on the
sand the imprint Of ten canoes"
Deep and broad"
"Ay, war boats; It's likely some of
them would hold twenty warriors; the
beasts are here In force"
It was all so still, so peaceful about
us that l felt dazed, incapable Of COM
pretending our great danger. The
river swept past, its waters murmur-
ing gently, and the wooded banks
were cool and green. Not a sound
awoke the echoes, and the horror I
had just witnessed seemed almost a
dream.
where are they now7" questioned
family. "Have they gone back to
their own countryT'
"Small hope of that" answered
D'Artigny, "or we would have met
with them before this, or other signs
Of their passage. They are below,
either at the fort, or planning attack.
on the Indian villages beyond. What
think you, Barbeau"
II have never been here" he said
slowly, 80 cannot tell what chance
the red devils might have against the
white men at st. Louis. But they are
below US on the river, no doubt of
that, and engaged in some hell act. 1
know the Iroquois, and how they con-
duct war. Twill be well for US to
think 1t all out with care before we
venture farther. Come, D'Artigny,
tell me what you know-is the fort
one to be defended against Iroquois
raidersT
"'Tis strong; built on a high rock,
and approachable only at the rear.
Given time, they might starve the gar
rison. or drive them mad with thirst,
for I doubt II there be men enough
there to make sortie against a large
war party"
But the Indian allies-the Algon-
quins7'
Zone warwhoop Of an Iroquois
would scatter them like sheep. They
are no fighters, save under white lead
ership, and tbs likely enough their vii
lagos are already like this one yonder,
scenes Of horror. I have seen all this
before, Barbeau, and this is no mere
raid Of few scattered warriors, seek
ing adventure and scalps; tbs an or
ganized war party. The Iroquois have
learned Of the trouble in New France,
Of La Sales absence from this valley;
they know Of the few fighting men at
the Rock. and that De TonU 10 no
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15

years ago at that convent IN Quebec
l dreamed Of you In the wilderness, in
the canoe on the great river, and here
at St. Louis. Never did voyageur 90
eastward but l asked him to bring me
word from you, and each one bore
from me a message Of greeting"
Il received none, monsieur"
II know that; even Sleur de Ia Sale
failed to learn your dwelling place.
Yet when he finally chose me as his
comrade on this last journey. while I
would have followed him gladly even
to death, the one hope which held me
to the hardships Of the trail was the
chance thus given Of seeking you my.
self.
you know the rest. have made
the whole Journey; have borne In
suit, the charge Of crime, merely that
l might remain. and serve you. Why
do l say thisi Because tonight-if
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15

you anything OF Indian tepees across
the stream to the left2"
Below there are w1gwams there
Just in the edge Of the grove. You
can see the outlines from here; but
l make out no moving figures"
Deserted then; the towards have
run away. They could not have been
attacked, or the tepees would have
been burned"
AN Algonquin village%
"Miamis. I had hoped We might
gain assistance there, but they have
either Joined the whites in the fort.
or are hiding in the woods. IT'S EVIL
dent we must save ourselves"
"And how far Is itT
"To the fortI A league or two, and
rough climb at the farther end
through the dark. We will wait here
until after dusk, eat such food as we
have without fire, and rest up for a
bit of venture. The next trip will
test us all. and madame Is weary
enough already"
"An hour will put me right" I said.
smiling at him, yet making no attempt
to rise. ~ have been in a boat so
long I have lost all strength in my
limbs"
eve feel that all Of u.s." cheerily,
"but come Barbeau, unpack, and let
US have what cheer we can"
I know not when food was ever
more welcome, although It was simple
enough to be sure-a bit Of hard
cracker and some jerked deer meat,
washed down by water from the
stream-yet hunger served to make
these welcome. The loneliness and
peril Of our situation had tendency to
keep us silent, although D'Artigny en-
deavored to cheer me with kindly
speech, and gave Barbeau careful de-
scription Of the trail leading to the
fort gate. II aught happened to him.
we were to press on until we attained
shelter. The way in which the words
were said brought a lump into my
throat, and before knew the signifl-
canoe Of the action, my hand clasped
his. felt the grip Of his fingers, and |
saw his face turn toward me in the
dusk. Barbeau got to his feet, gun
in hand. and stood shading his eyes.
II would like closer view OF that |
village yonder," he said, "and will go
down the bank a hundred yards or
So"
"'Twill do no harm" returned
D'Artigny, still clasping my hand.
"There is time yet before we make
our venture"
He disappeared in the shadows,
leaving us alone, and I glanced aside
at D'Artigny's face, my heart beating
fiercely.
"You did not like to hear me speak
as did?" he questioned quietly.
"No,' I answered honestly, "the
thought startled me. Tiff anything
to you, IL should be all
alone"
He bent lower, still grasping my
fingers, and seeking to compel my eyes
to meet his.
adele he whispered. "why is 1t
necessary for us to keep up this mas
querade"
"What masquerade, monsieur?"
"Thls pretense at mere friendship"
he insisted when we could serve
each other better by a frank confess
sion Of the truth. You love me"
Monsieur" and I tried to draw my
hand away. II am the wife of Fran
co.'s Cassion."
II care nothing for that unholy al
lance. You are his only by form.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15
SYNOPSIS


Adele Ia Chesnayne. q bells Of New
France, 10 forced into marriage with
Eommissaire Cassion. henchman OF
Governor La Barre. who e plotting TO
cyst La Sale and his garrison from the
frontier Fort st. Louis, on the Illinois
river. Adele had overheard the plotters
eay she had inherited q great fortune
from her father and they had kept II
from her: La Barre and Cassion learned
OF the girls knowledge-thus the mar
Stage and the hurried departure Of Cas-
sion and a company for Fort st. Louis.
The bride refuses to share sleeping
quarters with her husband. She has
put one friend. young Rene dArtigny,
g. guide. He 10 chary Of helping her.
Qhevet. the girls uncle. one Of the par
" Is found murdered A fierce storm
ecatters and wrecks the boats. Adele is
rescued by D'Artigny. They learn they
had thought one another guilty of
Qhevet's murder. Adele loves her res
cner. They hide from q search party and
With . new found friend. Barbeau. pro-
esd overland toward Fort st. Louis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15

we succeed in getting through the In.
dian lines-I shall be again among my
old comrades, and shall be no longer
servant to Francois Cassion. shall
stand before him a man, an equal,
ready to prove myself with the
steel"
mo, monsieur" I burst forth. that
must not be; for my sake you will NOT
quarrelv'
"For your sake? You would have
me spare him."
"Oh, why do you put 1t thus, mon
sieur! 1t Is so hard for me to ex-
plain. You say you love me, and
and the words bring me Joy. Ay, con.
fess that. But do you not see that a
blow from your hand struck at Fran
coils Cassion would separate us for
ever? Surely that is not the END you
seek. l would not have you bear af-
front longer, yet no open quarrel will
serve TO better our affairs. Certainly
no clash Of swords. Perhaps 1t cam
not be avoided, for Casslon may so
insult you when he sees us together.
as to let his insolence go beyond re-
stralnt. But I beg Of you, monsieur,
to hold your hand, to restrain your
temper-for my sake"
you make 1t trial, a testY"
"Yes-it Is a test. But monsieur,
there Is more involved here than mere
happiness. You must be cleared Of
the charge Of crime, and I must learn
the truth Of what caused my mar
riage. Without these facts the future
can hold out no hope for either OF us.
And there is only one way in which
this end can be Accomplishments con-
fession by Casslon. He alone knows
the entire story Of the conspiracy, and
there is but one way in which no can
be induced to talk"
"You mean the same method you
proposed to me back on the OttawaY
I faced him frankly, my eyes meet.
ing his, no shade of hesitation In my
voice.
eyes, monsieur I mean that. You
refused me before, but I see no harm,
no wrong In the suggestion II the
men we fought were honorable I
might hesltate-but they have showr
no sense Of honor. They have made me
their victim, and am fully justified in
turning their own weapons against
them. have never hesltated In my pur-
pose, and shall not now. shall use
the weapons which God has put into
my hands to wiring from him the bitter
truth-the weapons of woman, love,
and jealousy. Monsieur, am l to Gghe
this fight aloneT
At first I thought he would not an
swer me, although his handgrip tight
ened, and his eyes looked down into
mine, as though he would read the
very secret Of my heart.
perhaps I did not understand be-
FORE" he said at last, "all that was
involved in your decision. must
know now the truth from your own
lips before l pledge myself"
ASK me what you please; l am not
too proud to answer"
II think there must be back Of this
choice Of yours something more vital
than hate, more impelling than ~
venge."
There Is, monsieur"
MAY I ask you whatT
Eyes, monsieur. and feel no shame
In answering: love youl = that
enough7"
Enough! my sweetheart"
Hush" I interrupted, mot now
returns yonder."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15

Madame cassIon owes her life
to D'Artlgny. She 10 now In HE
hands. She loves him. She has
. high sense Of honor and obll-
cation. VIII her conscience
force her to 90 on to the fort,
where her husband Is, and tell
him she thinks her real lover
may be a Misunderstanding her
reason for tho belief? In this
anstaIIment the author gives a
vivid portrayal Of her dilemma
at the very time her life 10 In
Grave danger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15
Appropriate Advice.

"They say Doctor Polytck always
adapts his advice to his individual
patients"
II believe that's true. He told an
artist who went to him that he must
not draw too much on his reserve
strength, and an architect that he
needed building up"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15

Charity for revenue only pays very
light dividends "a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15

AVOID A DOCTORS BILL
on the first Of the month by taking
now a bottle OF Mansfield Cough Bal
sam for that hacking, hollow cough.
Price 25c and 50c.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-12-15

Once In n great while you meet
man who thinks original thoughts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-30
FLASHES


NEW YORK-A British de-
stroyer arrived on the scene Just
in time to save the British ship
Chicago City from being wrecked
by a German sub, on the recent
trip across the Atlantic, ship Of
ficers said. Two shots were fired
when the sub sank.
LONDON-The allies reply to
Germany's peace proposals was
transmitted to American Ambas-
sador Page late today.
BERLIN-Macedonian fighting
today was confined to minor en-
gagements of raiding detachments
on the Strouma plain.
PARIS-A French raiding par
ty made a successful attack on
German positions west of Tahure,
1t Is announced.
EUREKA, Cal. - Lost In the
snow of the Redwoods forest near
Kneeland prairies for nine days
without food, Peter Crawford,
aged Civil war veteran, was found
almost dead today. He will ro-
cover.