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The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Suit Over Custody of
Child Is Postponed

Pending an effort to have modified the
divorce, decree giving the mother the
right to have possession OF Marie Leia
Johnson. a portion of the time, the
habeas corpus action brought by ].
Roland Johnson against Mary Elizabeth
Johnson was continued today by Justice
Stafford in Circuit Court, No. 2.
The girl. who is twelve years old, has.
by agreement, been placed in an insti-
tuition until the right Of possession
contested by the parents is adjudicated.
johnson procured a writ of habeas cor
pus Saturday against his wife, from
whom he obtained divorce and Gus
tody Of the daughter i'm 1914. He al
legged that the mother Snlawfully de-
tanned the child.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Record Number of Guilty
Pleas in Court No. |

Seventeen pleas of guilty, the largest
number ever recorded IN Criminal
Court, No. l. at one time. were made
today, when twenty defendants. recently
indicted by the grand Jury on minor
charges, were aTalgned. In the ap-
i'll with tonslitis, Justice Stafford pre-
sided. Following the arraignments JUS
tice stafford excused the Jury and ad-
joudned court until Wednesday,
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Capt. James E. White.

Funeral services for Capt. James Z.
White, who died FRIDAY I'm the seventy
third year OF his age. will be held at the
Fourth Presbyterian Church tomorrow
at o'clock. lnterment will be made
in Arlington Cemetery. He was promi-
nent in Grand Army and Masonic cir
cles, and at one time was superintend-
ent of the railway mail service.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Mrs. Charles s. Bowers.

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles S.
Bowers, who died Saturday aged thirty
eight years. will be held at her late
residence, 1923 Four-and-a-half street
southwest tomorrow at / o'clock. In
terment will be made in Congressional
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
MISS LAURA MARIE DE GRANGE

The members of the Washington
Readers Club will give dramatic re-
cital for the benefit of the Southern
Society at o'clock tonight. in the
ballroom of the Willard. Those who
will appear on the program are the
Rev J. Henning Nelms. Miss Emma
Ostrander. dramatic instructor at the
National Park Seminary; Mrs. Maud
McLain Ferguson, James X. Daily, who
will appear in the "Littlest Girl" Mrs.
Maud Howell Smith, in Comedy and
Tragedy :" Prof. L. c. Townsend, as
"Sir Peter" and Laura Marie de Grange
as Lady Teazle in SCHOOL Of Scandal. "
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Mrs. Honora NIcGrath.

Funeral services for Mrs. Honora Me-
Grath. who died Saturday at her resi-
dence, United States Soldiers Home,
will be held at her late residence to-
morrow at . o'clock, thence to the Sol
mass will be celebrated at 80 O'Clock.
Interment will be made in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Reception Tonight.

The Alpha Sunday School Class will
give a reception tonight at the Logan
Hotel from to 10 o'clock. All MEM
bers of the class will be present and n
large number of guests have been In
Vited.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Mrs, Catherine G. BartheI.

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine
G. Barthel. who died yesterday in her
sev6nty-fifth year, will be held at her
late residence. 22l John Marshall place,
wednesday at 2 o'clock. Interment Will
be made in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Miss Ellen w. Kent.

Funeral services for Miss Ellen W.
Kent. daughter of Daniel II. Kent, who
died Saturday at the Homeopathic hos
pital, win be held at the chapel of Jo-
seph Gawler's Sons tomorrow at II
o'clock. The interment will be private.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Mrs. Clara G. Crumpton.

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara G.
Crumpton. who died at Luray Friday.
aged fifty yenrs. were held today att
.Covington, KY. where she was born.
Mrs. Crumpton lived 1T Ulster Inn. this
city. for about ten years.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Patrick Walsh.

Funeral services for Patrick Walsh,
who died yesterday, will be held at the
Gawler chapel tomorrow at 9 o'clock.
thence to St. Stephens Church. where
ment will be made in Holy Rood Gene
terry.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Mrs. Hulda c. Clark.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hulda G.
Clark, who died Saturday at the resi-
dcnce of her daughter Mrs. Fannie Cor
der 635 Milwaukee place, in the seventy
eighth year of her age. will be held to-
morrow at 10 o'clock at Bealton, Va.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
To Talk on Landmarks.

Preservation of the landmarks of the
District is to be the topic of an address
by Frank +. Woodward, of the Co
lumbia Historical Society. at the New
National Museum Thursday evening.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Funerals
John w. AverilI.

Funeral services for John w. APerill.
who died suddenly yesterday at his resi-
dence, ,214 Eleventh street southwest
will be held at Epiphany chapel to-
morrow at 12:15 o'clock. Interment will
be made at Herndon.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Mrs. Mary Stafford Dead.

Mrs. Mary J. stafford. 1S0S r street
northwest. died last night about mid
night She had long been a resident
Pf Washington, and had a large circle
- friends,
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Mrs. Margaret r. barnard.

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret r.
Barnard who died yesterday at the resi-
dence of her daughter the Victoria. will
be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Inter-
ment will be private.
The Washington times., 1916-01-24
Saengerbund Concert.

Plans are being completed for the first
home talent concert" of the washing
ton Saengerbund at the clubhouse. 3li
street, February !.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14
It Isn't Your Town---It's You

1t you want to live in the kind of a town
That's the kind of town you like,
Youneedn't slip you clothes in grip
And start long, long hike
You'll find elsewhere what you left behind,
For there's nothing that's really new
It's knock at yourself when you knock your town;
1t isn't your town-ts you.
Real towns not made by men afraid
Lest somebody else gets ahead
When everyone works and nobody shrks
You raise town from the dead
And if while you make your personal stake
Your neghbor make one too
You town will be what you want to see;
1t isn't your town-ts you.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Costume Party at Home Of Mrs. chas. Rich
ards, Saturday

Costume Party at Home Of Mrs. chas. Rich
ards, Saturday
On Saturday afternoon, January 9Th
the Birthday Club congregsted at the
home of Mrs. Chas. Richards to belp
her celebrate her sixteenth birthday.
The guests were dressed according to
their sixteenth year.
There we're several interesting reci-
tations, vocal and instrumental solos
which we're enjoyed by all.
The young ladies were chsperoned
by Mrs. Fred Hummel.
Mrs. Richards received several beau
tiful and useful gifts after which there
was delicious luncheon served.
The guests departed early in the
evening wishing her many more happy
returns of the occasions.
Those present we're: Mary Warner,
Bertha Hummel. 1nez Boyles, J,hanI Q
Bingham. Mary Marty, Grace Keen,
Olive Dalbey, Minta Ayers, Elizabeth
Gable, Jennie Mcgowan, Clara Rich
srde, Flo Parcher, Ef1le Fuson. Nettie
Shepard, Ella Phillips. Belle Dearduff !,
Ida Hummel, Rose Psrsons, Cora The
bault, Emma Beck, Della Bachelor,
Clevs Hummel, Edna Shepard. Mable
Keen and Mary Bingham.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14
ENGLAND'S MILITARY SERVICE
MEASURE PASSES COMMONS
RESERVATIONS DROPPED
LABOR MEMBERS oE THE CABINET
WILL NOT NOW QUIT THEIR
JOBS IN THAT BODY

London, Eng, Jan. 14.-The house of
commons defeated motion to reject
the military service bill by vote of
43l to 80. On its second reading the
bill was agreed to without division.
Premier Asquith then announced that
the government would introduce an
amendment providing for preventing
employ ers from using the measure as q
weapon against their employees.
The resignation of labor members,
Arthur Henderson, president of the
board of education; William Brace and
George H. Roberts, respectively parlia-
mentaly under secretary for home at
fairs and lord commissioners of the
treasury, have been withdrawn. They
had rendered their designations re-
eeAs1y.&eaaa aeasalt. at labor opposition
to the compulsory military Lervice
bill.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14
G. & n. W. OFFICIALS here
Spent Tuesday in the City Learning the
Needs Of THIS Section

Spent Tuesday in the City Learning the
Needs Of THIS Section
Q. A. Cairnss, of Chicago, general
passenger agent for the entire North
western system, accompanied by w. H.
Jones. assistant general passenger
agent, of Omaha, e. q. Benjamin, OF
Deadwood, passenger agent for this di-
vision, and L. N. Costly, superintsnd-
ent Of the Ohadron division, In the
Cairnes special car arrived in the city
on Tuesday morning and ct noon we're
guests Of the directors Of the Commer !.
cial Club Of the lcity st On inform.
al dinner at the Evans to which about
twenty-five were served.
Following the meal and over the
cigars President DeMoulin, Of the
Commercial Club, arose aud introduce
ed the visitors to those present and
called upon Mr.. CairDes for ! short
talk. He stated that the purpose Of
the trip was to learn II possible the
needs of this Black Hills country in
improved service and II possible his
road would do oil In their power, ~
they have always done, to furnish same
during the coming season.
A short time ago delegation from
this section visited the officials In Chi-
cago to request several improvements
and Mr.. DsMoulin for Hot Springs
asked that the Chicago sleeper from
Rapid City be- run to this place during
the summer months. Mr.. Cairnss In
mis- talk Tuesday promised to do all in
his power to have this done. He also
touched on various other subjects rel-
ative to the local conditions In Hot
Springs and offered some very good
suggestions as to how they may be i'm.
proved.
Mr.. Jones was the next speaker fol-
lowed by Mr.. Benjamin and Mr.. Costly
and also several other local speakers
which included Attorneys Hedrick and
Adams, L. E. Highley. Drs. Hsrgens
and Geyerman, O. T. @. Lollich, Judge
Ward, Attorney Juckett and President
DeMoulin. The meeting was an inter-
esting one and much good 10 bound TO
come from It IL the people of the city
will do their part with the North west.
ern in building up this place.
The officials departed that evening
for the Northern Hills to confer with
the other Clubs.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14
ADAMS FOR STATES ATTORNEY

Hot Springs Attorney In the Race for Re-
sponsible County Position
The political pot in Fall River
county is just commencing to sizzle
and agreeable to an old sdsge that the
early bird catches the prize, e. B.
Adams. of the arm of Juckett g. Adams,
has entered the race for the office of
states attorney on the republican
ticket subject to the will of the voters
at the primaries.
Mr.. Adams is admirably fitted for
the office being forceful and energetic,
is good lawyer and has served in the
capacity of states attorney in Wal.
worth county this state previous to his
coming here. His reputation there
bears out the fact that we need such a
man in Fall River county and the
voters will do we'll in electing him to
the office. He has the endorsement of
practically all the leading men in his
party IN the county.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14

at 25l Liudero avenue.
Driv'. eastward on Fourth street,
at aboui O'Clock, his machine on the
right side Of the thoroughfsre, DR..
Walker was unplesssntly surprised
when a west.bound machine. with
binding electric lights, bore down mp
on him, occupying he states, the mid.
die OF the street.
The west-bound motor car crushed
into the Overland, tearing of tho left
front wheel Of the latter and causing
it to whirl around with suoh force that
it went against the curb on the north
side of the street and both wheels on
the right hand side of the machine
were broken off.
The Overland was left perched on
the curb, sorry wreck In the car
absolutely uninjured, sat DR.. Walker.
The driver Of the machine which
caused the damage did not even stop to
investigate the mischief that had been
wrought or to ascertain whether or not
anyone had been Injured" a
The above article is clipped from the
Long Beach, California, Daily Tsls-
gram and was received by l.. e. High.
Icy the frst Of the week from his
sister-in law, Miss Marie Ferguson,
who is spending the winter ON the
coast.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14
EYANCELlSTlC SERVICES AT THE
BAPTIST CHURCH
CONDUCTED BY REV. HEAD
GEORGIA EVANGELIST AROUSlNG VERY
MUCH ENTHUSIASM AT HIS
MEETINGS

The evangelistic services at the
Baptist church are attracting large
crowds.
Sunday afternoon and evening the
house was crowded and the Baptist
church has bhe largest auditorium in
the oity. Even the steps to the pulpit
we're filled. chairs were brought in from
neighboring houses and people we're
standing in the sisles and about the
door.
1t is sure an old-time revival. Mr..
Head, while Baptist has all Of the
mannerisms of the old time shouting
Methodist.
Baptists, Methodists, Presbyteriane,
and Christians, seem to be trying to
outdo each other in adding to the en-.
thusiasm and in shouting "Amen."
The Rodeheaver song books are full
of enlivening selections, old and new.
that have been popularized by Billy
Sunday, and everybody is enjoying the
singing The "Happy Song" by the
Although it was very cold on Mon
day evening, the house WAS we'll filled
to hear Mr.. Heads great, sermon on
"Our Women" and no one was dissa
pointed He Is great orator. The
audience was moved from laughter to
tears and from tears to laughter and
then to serious thot. and from serious
thot to prayers. 1t was great night
On Tuesday evening the thermom-
eter dropped SO low that 1t was feared
that nobody could get out, but in spite
Of the cold there was very good at
tendance. However, Mr.. Head decided
that it would be best to give all of the
series of sermons as announced last
week, and so he will preach on Sunday
afternoon at 2:3O on "Heaven." Sunday
evening the subject will be "a Mans
Darling SIM" and on Monday evening
IA Mans Backbone" Other subjects
will be announced at these meetings.
A splendid spirit of fellowship or
the part of the churches prevails and
on last Sunday evening all Of the
churches dismissed their regular ser
vicas&o Join in the evanRelieiic. service
of the evening.
A great man is among us and every
citizen of Hot Springs should hear him
Services every night but Saturday.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14

quet will be held at the Evans on to-
morrow evening at which time the club
will have as their guests some Of the
y. d N. w R'y officials and the score
taries of the several Commercial Clubs
In the Hills who meet here at that time
for the purpose of completing their or
gsnization for advertising the Black
Hills for the coming year. A large at
tendance is expected and without
doubt it will be the most enthusiastic
meeting held here for some time az
everyone is In the mood for boosting
the Hills for the coming year.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14
MILTONIAN LITERARY SOCIETY

The meeting was called to order BY
the president and tho following pro-
gram was rendered:
Song-By the society.
Song-Senior class.
How to Behave at . Bsnquet-Flo
Barnes.
How the Literary Society Has Helped
Me-Helen Bean.
Recitstion-Msry Dolliver.
Paper Martha Marty, Lola Mcgowan
Piano Solo-Edith Stockton.
Critics Report-Mr. Rtchart.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14
PHYSICIAN HAS NARROW ESCAPE

His Auto Wrecked in Head on Collision With
Another Car
"Dr. F.'E. Walker, hysician and sur
geon with Offices in the Marine Bank
building, bad what seemed mirscul-
Gus escape from serious injury We'd
nesdsy night, when his brand new
Overland touring car was badly wreck
cd in q head.on collision at East
Fourth street and Almond avenue. He
was en.routs ct the time to his homo,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14
NOTICE IQ N. ". A.

The NJ. w. A. and r. N. A. of Hot
Springs camps will meet for joint in
stsllation on Monday, January Oath.
All Woodmen, their wives tho Royal
Neighbors and their husbands are
cordially invited and are privilaged to
invite friend preferably prospective
member. Come and have . social time.
By order of the Committee.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14

Chambeflain's Cough Remedy Nest Effectsal
II have taken great many BOTTLES Of
Chsmberlsin's Cough Remedy and
every time it has CURED me. / havs
found it most effectual for . hacking
couah and for colds. After taking n :
cough always disappears, writes i. h
Moore. Lost Valley, Ga. Obtainable
every where. - = Si4 -. i;5s,s
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1916-01-14

For Sale: Fall-b!ood White Orpins-
ton oockrels. Price Sl.5O il taken at
once. Pullets commence laying before
five months of age. w. D. Lytle, Hid
den Nook Farm. Phone 60 on Cos 2t.38
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13
Germany Has NotAsked Peace
x* j. Il Il q r. 81
But Will Discuss Peace Terms
. q X q q q Il
u. S. Feels England Against 1T
GERMANY DOES NOT WISH II
KNOWN THAT SHE DESIRES
PEACE BUT WILL TALK 1T.
(By United Press)

Berlin, Dec. 13.-Germany hasn't
asked the neutral powers to start
peace negotiations. The American en-
bassy's understanding is that she
merely asked the neutrals to inform
the Eententes that the Central Pow
ers were willing to discuss peace
putting it up to the Allies for acqui-
escence or refusal of the tender.
The diplomats consider it a German
master move and a master stroke
America was asked to send the note
tc London, Petrograd, Paris and
Bucharest Spain to Belgium and Por-
tugal, and Switzerland to Italy.
The Tageblatt says everyone should
fully support the move, as it is per-
laps the first step toward peace. II
Germany's offer is rejected, it is cer-
tain the Central Powers will not again
take the initiative to end the war.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13
MANY TEXANS ARE
EAGER FOR VALLEY

Replies to advertisements placed
throughout Texas and Oklahoma by
c. L. Keep, inspector in charge of the
San Diego office of the United States
Department of Labor are piling up on
that official, batch having been for
warded to the Cotton Growers Labor
Exchange in this city.
The "labor wanted" signs were
posted broadcast through Texas, no.
tice being sent to each postmaster in
the cotton growing sections. The let
ters told Texas laborers that men were
wanted IN the cotton fields of Impe-
ria. ,alley.
C. L. Adair, one of the committee
in charge of securing an adequate cot,
ton picking force this year, stated this
morning that any rancher desiring to
secure the services of Texas or Okla
hcma laborers should write to Mr.
Keep at San Diego, who has beer
sending out application blanks. Mr.
Keep is in a position to give full in
formation about prospective farm
hands.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13
BALL
BRILLIANT
AFFAIR

No happier company ever congre-
gated in Ell Centre than that present
last evening at the third annual ball
al Masonic hall, given by twelve of
the most prominent young society
girls of the city for sweet charity
sake.
| The worthy motive to provide
Christmas cheer for the needy re-
fiected happiness on all who attend
Ell. Many others, who were not pres
ert to dance, or even look on, gave
cheerfully Of their money that the
fund for distribution by the Won.
ans Ten Thousand Club should be am.
! ply sufficient for all needs.
! The decorations of red and greer
gave warm glow to the room that
was both pleasant and attractive. The
dainty frocks of red tulle over red
silk, worn by several of the young
hostesses, with the added touch OF
silver powder sprinkled over the hair
gave Christmassy air that was most
enhancing. Tim Johnson's orchestra
Of piano and drum, with the addition
of violin skilfully played by Mr..
Remington, combined to make music
that was simply irresistible, as was
attested by the numerous encores
called for.
A pretty and somewhat unusual fea :
ture, making this party different,
was the distribution, between dances,
of red carnations and favors, the sale
of which viii add to the charity fund.
The Iavors were tiny bugles and ap-
PIES, which whistled as they We're
blown, causing much mcrriment and
some noise!
Visitors were present rom Braw-
LEY, Holtville, Calexico and Imperi8l
and a representative from each
these towns was among the patica-
esses of the happy affair. The ladies'
who assisted in this capacity wege:
Mrs. Major Dunn of Brawley, Mrs.
Warren Currier of Holtville, Mrs. W.
S. Fawcett, Mrs. c. E. Paris and
Mrs. A. H. Griswold, president Of
: the club.
: The young ladies responsible for
: the highly successful affair were the
Misses Jane Kelsey, Lola and Stella
McKim, Irene Echols, Lily Larey, Mar
Garet Hall, Janet McRae, lone Sam
mons, Markell Wachtel, Julia Conk-
! ling, Genevieve Schellbach and Ma
mie Northcott. 1t is too soon to state
what the proceeds of the ball were
but the fund will be turned over to
the social service committee of the
Ten Thousand Club, in assisting Santa
Claus to see that there are no "emp-
ty stockings" in Ell Centro on Christ
CONTINUED ON PAGE TwO
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13
CLARK b0OHER IS
NOT To BECOME
.CANDI[ATE AGAIN
FOR OLD OFFICE
Announces Today That He
Does Not Care to Assume
the Added Duties.
DENIED INCREASE
SALARY TUESDAY
John S. Loofbourow. Chief
Deputy, Announces
for Office.
DENIED INCREASE
SALARY TUESDAY

In an announcement made this
morning, Clark Booher, assessor and
collector for the Imperial Irrigation
District, informs the public that he
will not again aspire the office, Civ
ing as his reasons that he does not
care to assume the increasing respon-
sibilities Of the position.
At the last session of the Irrigation
District directors Mr.. Booher asked
an increase of $40 per month in sal
ary, the board refusing to grant the
raise. Mr.. Booher ascribes this as
one of the reasons for desiring to ster
out.
The election for irrigation district
officials will take place on February
I, 1917, at which time the name OF
John S. Loofbourow, now chief dep
uty in Nh. Booher's office, will be
presented to the voters as the success
sol of Mr.. Booher in the office of as
SCISSOR and collector.
At the recent state assessors con-
vention held in Ell Centre it was re-
reatedly pointed out by we'll known
tax economists that the consolidation
Of assessors offices would soon take
place. 1t is believed that the State
Tax Commission will report such a
measure to the next legislature. 1t
is also proposed to consolidate the
tax collectors offices. In this event
one assessor and one tax collector
would look after the duties of both
county and Irrigation District offices.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13
IRRIGATION LOAN
IS ACCEPTED BY
BIG Los ANGELES
BANKING HOUSE
District to Get 100000 at
Interest Rate of s.
Per Cent.
SUPPLY FUNDS FOR
NEW IMPROVEMENT
Contracts for New Work to
Be Awarded on 18th
of December.

The application of the Imperial r.
-igation District to the First National
Bank at Los Angeles for a loan of
100000 has been accepted by that
institution, representatives of the bank
being present yesterday at meeting
of the directors and confirming the
action of the financiers.
The loan will extend for period Of
six months and is expected to carry
the district through until such time
as bonds will provide funds. The notes
will bear per cent interest.
On December 18, with Messrs.
Grunsky and Anderson present, the
directors will award contracts for new
work that has been advertised, includ-
ing a new intake canal and connection
of the Cudahy check with the Cerro
Prieta canal.