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Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
PLUMBERS TRUST
RECEIVES HIT.
TRUSTEES REVOKE SECTION
OF ORDINANCE.
PERMITS COMPETITION
CLAIMED LOCAL PLUMBERS BID
HIGH ON JOBS.
Outside Plumbers Willing to Work for
Less, but Were Prevented by .
the Revoked Law.

An alleged plumbing trust in E.
Centre was broken last evening when
the Board of Trustees cancelled Sec
tion 1 of an ordinance which pro-
vided that plumbers must be registered
and examined by a local board be-
fore practicing their trade in the city
The ordinance as it existed prevent
cd competition from bidding against
The local plumbers. A new state law
provides that plumbers registered un
der the state law, having passed state
examinations, may practice their trade
in the cities throughout the state.
Bids Higher.
According to Health Commissioner
Watkins, numerous plumbing jobs are
being held up throughout the city
pending the decision of the council.
An investigation by Mr.. Watkins
showed that for the same grade of
work and material an outside COM
pany bid $40 for job, while local
concerns bid close to $50; another $177
against $270 by a local firm.
Local plumbers, according to Mr..
Watkins, refuse to work by the hour
or day, saying that they cannot make
profit at 81 an hour while in near
by cities plumbers are working at even
lower rate, and admit prosperity.
Hold Up Jobs.
The extreme high prices, according
r. Mr. Watkins, who explained the
matter to the board, is holding up, to
his knowledge, twenty jobs in the
city.
A new ordinance, with Provision l
left out, will be passed on it's second
reading at the next meeting of the
council. Any plumber, thereafter, reg
istered after passing state examina-
tions, will be permitted to work in the
city.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
ATTACK Is REPUDIATED.
Trustees Call IL Malicious Attack
Upon Member Of Board"

MEMBER of the Board of Trustees
donned their war bonEets this morn
ing and met in special session to con-
slider what action the body should take
against charged made against A. \
Bucktn, a trustee, in a local news
paper.
The following resolution was passed
by the Board, being moved by Trus-
Tee Watkins and seconded by Trustee
Burger:
"Whereas, there has appeared ia
this mornings issue of the FL Centre
Progress a malicious and wholly un-
warranted attack upon an honored
member of this Board, TO wit, Mr.. A.
n. Bucklin, in which his attitude in
reference to the matter of the pur-
chase by the City of FL Centre of Lib
erty Bonds of the United States is
misinterpreted; and,
"Whereas, in the purported state
ment of facts contained in said attack
there is neither truth nor semblance
Of truth; now, therefore, be it
"Resolved, That This Board express
it's unqualified condemnation of said
attack, and it's full confidence in and
appreciation of the patriotism and en-
|lightened public spirit of the said men,
ter thereof SO attacked; and that q
copy of this resolution be spread upon
the minutes of the Board and given to
the local press for publication"
Roll Call.
Ayes-Watkins, Burger, Moore
Egerer. .
Noes-None.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14


Ell Centro's city fathers, in a regu-
lar session of the Board of Trustees
in the city hall last night, unanimously
voted to purchase $1,000 worth of Lib
erty Bonds to assist in raising the
amount allotted to Imperial county for
subscriptions by the federal commit
tee.
The money to pay for the bonds
will be taken from the Surplus and
sinking funds in all the bonds issues,
which the city is required to have on
and by law, and the purchase of the
bonds will be made at once.
Present Proposition.
The proposition was brought before
the Board of Trustees by George An
Gerson, president of the Imperial Vail
ley Hardware Company, and A. L.
Richmond, proprietor of the Barbara
Worth hotel, both men representing
the Federal Liberty Lean committee.
The board accepted the proposition
at once, the only question discussed
being the amount to be subscribed.
It was the unanimous desire of the
hoard to keep on hand an immediate
" available amount to meet any cri-
sis that might arise during the adj
ninistration, earthquake and water
shortage being mentioned
Pass on $1,000.
Trustee Bucklin suggested the
amount of $4,000 as the first consider
g ation, and from this amount the board
did their figuring, after which Trustee
Moore made a motion that the sum of
$4,000 be subscribed, but withdrew
his motion when Trustee Burger sug-
eested that $1,000 be subscribed now,
leaving $4,000 Immediately available to
the city to meet any situation, and
that another $4,000 might be subscribed
upon the second Liberty Loan bond is
sue.
The sum of $4,000 was voted on
yesterday afternoon by the board of
in meeting at the court
house, to be spent on Liberty bonds.
This amount, together with the city's
and those of the other
of the county, is eX-
pected to go long. way in assisting
the committees in raising the amount
allotted to the county.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
HOUSEKEEPER
ASKS FOR $4,000
WOMAN SUING FOR THIRTY ONE
MONTHS SALARY.
ALSO SHARE PROFITS
PATIENT BAK Err OF BISCUITS
ARISES AT LAST.
Says Also the Defendant Rancher
Promised to Marry Her, but Re-
n,gged When Vital Time Came.

Man power, at the present day, is
valuable. Equally precious is woman
power, according to Mary Medaro5,
who appeared in the Superior court
today to fight her suit against Frank
Augusta, rancher of Holtvile, for So
600, representing wages and property
share said to be due her under an
alleged agreement by which she en-
tered the defendants employ a.
housekeeper in November, 1914. The
case occupied the entire day in
court and was interesting to large
gallery of friends of both parties
Mary Medaros is ar unconvention-
al Greek woman, decidedly good look
ing, who is the mother of seven chill
aren, although but 35 years of age.
Her recital of the details of her
work as housekeeper for Augusta was
straightforward and unblushing, al
though it caused somewhat appo-
site effect among spectators and at
torneys alike.
Mrs. Medaros states in her COM
llaint that Augusta agreed to give
her half of the money and half o.
the property acquired by him du-
ing her indefinite term of service.
She estimates that he has acquired
$4,000, and wants half of that. AS
a second and separate cause of ac-
ton, she wants another $4,000 for
services as housekeeper.
The complainant stated on the
stand this morning that Augusta
promised to marry her several times,
hut that each time he put off the
trip to the altar, to her great dis
appointment. 1t is understood that
he denied the soft impeachment.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
ATTENTION, COTTON MEN!

At the Seeley Center meeting, to be
promptly, it is proposed to take up
for discussion, and, if advisable, to
take action upon the matter of estab-
fishing a cooperative gin. All cotton
men are invited to take part in this
discussion.
Walter E. Packard, president of the
Farm Bureau, who has recently re-
turned from an eastern trip, will
speak on the cotton situation in the
South.
DR.. B. J. Cady will be on hand tc
consult with hog growers on problems
concerning the health of their hogs.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
ATTORNEY IN THE TOLLS
y. S. MARSHAL MAX ES CHARGES
AGAINST LAWYER.
Complaint That He Has Used the
Mails in Effort to Sell Land
Not His Own.

0. H. Bond, an attorney who has
cen in FL Centre for some months,
is in the county Jail. A charge OF
using the mails to defraud, accord
irg TO attaches of the sheriff's Of
lice, has been filed againts him, Dep
uty United States Marshal w. c.
Carse having appreherded Bond here
his morning.
1t is stated at tha county pail
that Bond is specifically charged with
rising the mails to sell land to which
he could not deliver title. Bond states
that he is not guilty of attempting
TO defraud anyone and that he will
enter defense at the proper time.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
TEDDY ANGRY; CONTROLS SELF
fRy Associated Pressl

Lincoln, Neb., June 14.-Theodore
Roosevelt was welcomed by great
crowds here when he delivered a
sreech on "AmericanIsm." He said:
81 wanted to go to war, and the
people wanted me TO go, but now
feel fine about it all. keep my
good health by having a very had
temper under very good control"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
UNIQUE PUBLICITY
SYSTEM OF RAISING FUNDS AT
TRACTS ATTENTION.
stuff the Ballot Box" Is Suggestion
of LEGAL Red Cross in
Campaign.

The unique method adopted by the
Imperial County chapter of the Amer
ican Red Cross to raise her required
fund of $4,000 will give the Valley
International publicity.
Instead of soliciting individual sub
scriptions, which not only works a
hardship on many, but is very un-
satisfactory as to results, the COM
paign committee has placed the re-
sponsibility of raising the required
amount with the individual citizens by
the Valley by requesting every inhab-
itant to give "a dime day" for seven
days.
If our citizenry will only comply
with this modest request Imperial VAL
ley can raise S43,000.
Ballot boxes will be placed in every
convenient location in the valley and
the campaign committee hopes to real
ize their ideal slogan. Stuff the bal
lot box!"
Imperial Valley citizenry includes
every boy and girl. The younger folks
who cannot take up arms should be
particularly active in the great Red
Cross work.
Our country is at war and we need
the help of the young folks and chill
6ren now.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
HEAT NOW MEANS GOLD
MELOLAND REPORTS ia d.
GREES THIS AFTERNOON.
Zach Added Degree Means Wealth
to Ranchers of Valley Raising,
Corn, Cotton or Cants.
Did YOU think sitMas hot to.

Did you think it.was hot to-
day? " I J
If you did, yon are right. 1t
was one of the hottest June days
experienced in late years, the
government thermometer at Mel
olard registering ia degrees at
p. m.
Yesterday the mercury reached
1l2, and on June the Fahrenheit
said III degrees.
Walter Packards little glass
tube out at Meloland is general
ly accepted as the official ther-
mometer Of the SEaNey. in the
midst of cultiva@ @hnd, where
the temperature Is Ids than that
in El Centre, where the heat is
refracted from the buildings and
pavement, it is two or three de-
grees cooler than in this city.
Records of maximum tempera-
ture for June at the experiment
station arc as follows: June /,
1O1; June 2, 1O5; June 3, 80;
June 4, 95; June 5, 1O1; June 6,
1O1; June Z, 1903; June 8, 1903;
June 8, III; June 10, SO; June
II, 1903; June II, 1C4; June 13,
112; June Ia, ia.
Heat means gold in Imperial
Valley at this and all other times.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
WILSON WARNS Of
GERMAN INTRIGUE
PRESIDENT TELLS OF GER
MANY'S PLANS FOR PEACE.
GIVES FLAG DAY TALK
GERMANY WANTS TO END THE
WAR NOW.
President Says Military Masters Un-
der Whom Germany Is Bleed
ing See Their Fate.
GIVES FLAG DAY TALK
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June 14.-President
Wilson warned the American people
in Flag Day address on the Wash
ington Monument grounds today that
Germany has carried into effect the
greater part of her immediate plan of
conquest md now is negotiating q
new intrigue of peace" designed to
end the war while her aggressions are
secure.
All the Central Empires, the pres
ldent declared, have been cemented in
to one great autocracy ridden empire.
"throwing broad belt of Geramn
military power and political control
across the very center Of Europe and
beyond the Mediterranean into the
heart of Asia"
"This achieved" he said, "it is easy
to understand why Germany is fos-
tering propaganda for an early
peace.
Peace, peace, peace, has been the
talk of her foreign office for now a
year and more," said the president
"a little of the talk has been public
but most of it has been private.
Through all sorts of channels it has
come to me and in all sorts of guises.
The military masters under whom Ger
any is bleeding see very clearly to
what point fate has brought them.
Ii they can secure peace now with the
immense advantages still in their
bands which they have up to this point
apparently gained, they will have JUS
titled themselves before the German
people; they will have gained by force
what they promised to gain by it."
The president recited again the Ger
man aggressions which drove the Unit
ed States to war. He declared the
purposes for which American soldiers
low carry the Stars and Stripes to
Europe for the first time in history
are not new to American traditions,
because realization of Germany's war
aims must eventually mean the undo
ing of the whole world.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
SANTA FE TRAIN WRECKED.
Missionary on Santa Fe Overturns,
Killing Fireman.
(By Associated Press)

Haynes, Cal, June 14.-The Santa
Ia limited train "Missionary," on the
Chicago-Los Angeles run, was
wrecked east of here today. The en-
CINE was overturned and the mail and
laggage cars were demolished. j. F..
Wood, fireman, died from burns. The
remainder of the crew and passen-
gers were uninjured. No explanation
has been offered.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
SLACKERS SENTENCED
ONE MAN GETS ELEVEN MONTHS
in NEW YORK PENITENTIARY.
Confessed Anarchist Sentenced to Two
Years at Atlanta Prison and
Is Fined $1,000.

New York, June IA penitentiary
sentence of eleven months and twen-
ty-nine day for failure to register,
has been imposed on Harmon P. Le-
vine, school teacher and college
graduate.
Louis Kramer, confessed anar-
chist, was sentenced to two years at
Atlanta prison and fined $4,000 for
conspiracy to distribute anti-conscrip-
ton literature. He was given a year
for failing to register.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
PERSHING IS POPULAR
WILD DEMONSTRATION OVER
HIM BY PARisIANS.
Cheers and Flowers Bestowed Upon
Him When lie IL Recognized at
the Side of Joffre.
OBy Assoclated Pressl

Paris, June 14.-The arrival Of Ma
Jor General Pershing heing delayed,
those working until 6 p. m. were
thronging the streets when he arrived
with General Joffre. Most of the Pa
risians did not know hiG face, but re-
oqnized the cap of General Joffre in
the machine, revealing the identity Of
the soldier in khaki by his side.
Wild cheers went NJ and cries of
"Pershing! Pershing!" and Vive la
Americaine" rang out. Flowers were
showered upon Pershinc. many climb
ing up on the running board TO shake
his hand.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
CAN'T HOLD T TWO JOBS.
(By Associa ed Press)

Sacramento, June 1.-THE death
knell of senators or assemblymen hold
ing two state positions was sounded in
an opinion given the state board OF
control by Attorney General Webb in
the case of Assemblyman Lee Geb-
Kart of Sacramento, who attempted
to collect claims against the state
for services as attorney for the state
Pharmacy board.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
BRAVE MINER FOUND.
Body of nj. Duggan. Who Saved Lives
of %, Recovered From Mine.
(By Associat ed Press)

Butte, June 14.-The body of Ma
nus Duggan, who saved 25 from
oeath by bulkheading TIE entry to the
speculator mine, was brought to the
surface today. 1t was identified by
letters and slip of paper on which
he had written note to his wife.
On another he had written his will,
leaving his home to his widow and
children.
The letters were written Sunday
morning. He wrote that the air was
becoming foul and that he did not
fear death.
He will be buried with high honors
tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
NAVAL OFFICER FOUND DEAD.
lRY Associatea Pressl

New York, June l4.-The body of
the man found yesterday on the es
tate of George w. Perkins was iden-
titled as Lieutenant RAYMOND Vincent
Hammer of the United States navy.
IL is believed he was assigned TO a
destroyer which left about May for
british waters. His whereabouts since
that date were unknown.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
SUGAR REFINERY SET AFIRE.
. en- Dead as Result CT Probable In.
cendiary Fire at Brooklyn.
(By Associated Fress)

New York, June 14.-Ten are
dead, many are injured and a
property loss of over a million
dollars has resulted from an ex-
plOsiOn and fire last night in the
plant of the American Sugar Re-
filming Company in Brooklyn.
The company has large orders
from the Allies. The cause of
the fire is unknown. 1t is be-
ing Investigated.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
CHECKS BRING TROUBLE.
Two Draw Eleven Years in the Pen
for Writing Bad Checks.

N. C. Luacs was sentenced to serve
ten years in San Quentin, and d. R.
Stowe, charged with raising a check,
wos sentenced to an eighteen month
term by Judge Cole yesterday after
they had pleaded guilty.
M. II. Mills will probably be given
probation on bad check charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
PUT BEER INTO HOGS.
(By Associated Press)

Sacramento, June 14.-Ten million
hogs could be raised in the United
States every year with the grain and
cereals used in making distilled IL
quors and beers, according to Pro-
fcssor M. +. Jafaf, consulting nutri-
tion expert of the state board of
health.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
FORMER SENATOR GATES DIES.
lRx Associated Pressl

Los Angeles, June 14.-Former
State Senator Lee Gates died at his
home here from a lingering illness,
at the age of 81. He was born in
Ohio, and came to Los Angeles in
1891.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
WHAT WE OWE ON BONDS.
(By Associated Pressl

Sacramento, June 14-California
will, on July l, owe 1,06S,740 princi-
pal and interest on bonds here tofore
issued. according to figures prepared
ty State Treasurer Friend w. Rich
ardson.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14

Mrs. J. Harold Hardin, wife of a
prominent Holtville banker who lives
ir San Diego at present, is visiting
Mrs. Leon Herbert in this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
JAP CHRISTIANS.
(By Associated fress)

Toxic, June 14.-Fourteen Of the
5Sl members of the newly elected Jap
snese House of Representatives are
Christians. The most famous is Sa-
buro Shimada, who has been pres
ident of the House for the past two
years.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
CITY PUTS $1,000
IN LIBERTY BONDS
KEEPS ADEQUATE AMOUNT IN
AVAILABLE SURPLUS.
BOARD is UNANIMOUS
CITY JOINS COUNTY IN SUB
SCRIBING TO PATRIOTIC FUND
County Subscribed $4,000 at Meeting
OF Board of Supervisors Yes
terday Afternoon.

The First National Bank report
ed this afternoon that $45, 900 had
been subscribed to the Liberty
Loan today. This establishes
days record in a single bank in
the county.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
COUNCIL S|FTINGS

The Board of Trustees expect to
attend the Friendship Fiesta at San
Diego next week, having received an
Invitation from the mayor of San
Diego last evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14

WANTED-Carrier boys. Apply at
Press office.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14

The matter of extending the sewer
system to the Imperial Valley Oil and
Cotton Company building was dis
cussed and the matter left in the
hands of Health Commissioner Wat
kins. The extension Will be about 400
feet in length.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14

The bills for the meals served to
the prisoners in the city Jail amount
ed to $l4 in April and so for June.
President Egerer and Trustee Buck
lin each smoked their first cigarette
last night At least that's what they
apid A cigar famine was the cause.
The council sat up in the heat un-
Ill 1880 last night. All bills for the
rlonth of May had to be signed and
read.
Although the board advertised for
lids on the Main street paving to
fiji up the bad stretch between the
city paving and the state road, no
lids have been received. The only
street paving company in the county
IS at work in Calexico, and will not
leave there to do such a small piece
of work. The board probably will adj
vertise again in the fall when there
viii be some chance to get the work
cone.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-14
Roll Call.

Ayes-Watkms, Burger, Moore,
Egerer. e..
Noes-None.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-08-08

stalks Of rhubarb; cut in pieces about
one inch in length, wash thor
oughly, do not remove peeiing. Put in
jars, place under faucet and let water run
over the rhubsrb until no bubbles are
formed. Screw on covers tightly and
cover with paraffin. This makes delicious
pie filing in winter. e. T.
To CAN STRING BxAss-I prepare string
beans and get them ready as for table use !:
All jars, pack in solid, run knife around
the edge 30 there will be no bubbles sfter
filing jars to OVERLOOKING with cold water,
then put rubbers on and cover, and snap
wire over the cover, but co not snap tie
other wire down. Put turkish towel in
the bottom Of boiler and set jars in and
I'LL boiler with cold water up TO where top
OF jars begins, and cover the boiler. After
it starts TO boil, count three hours, then
remove from boiler and snap other wire
down. Corn, aftef II is removed from cot,
can be done the same rs beans.-L. E. r.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-08-08
Why SUFFER 50?

Why suffer from bad back, from sharp,
shooting twinges, headaches, dizziness
and distressing kidney and BLADDER iilsF
Ellsworth people recommend Dosn's
Kidney Pills. Could you ask for stronger
proof Of meritf
Mrs. Percy Lindsey, II Sterling ST.
Ellsworth, says: ~ suffered from 40
annoying kidney weakness for nearly
year. was up one day and down the
next l achcd all over and often Vas 50
dizzy that ! fell My feet and ankles
swellsd so badly l couldn't put on my
shoes. was treated by doctors, but got
no relief until uAed Deans Kidney PIis'
After the nrst box, noticed Improve
ment and I used about five boxes IN AL
By thst time the trouble had entirely
disappeared and l have felt like dh-
ferent woman since. l have gained muen
weight and feel stronger in every way.
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Dosn's kic'
nsy Pills the same that cured Mrs. Lind'
sey Foster MiIborn Co., Props, Buffalo
NY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-08-08

Fight Against Dangerous Pest should
Not be Relaxed.

Fight Against Dangerous Pest should
Not be Relaxed.
The fly has no equal as germ "carrier -
as many as five hundred million germs
have been found in and on the body OF a
single fly.
II is definitely known that the fy is the
carrier" Of the germs of typhoid fever =;
it is widely believed that it is also the
carrier OF other diseases, including
possibly infantile paralysis.
The farming districts provide IDEAL
breeding places, and the new born flies do
not remain at their birthplace, but
migrate, using railroads and other means
OF transportation, to towns and cities.
Kill flies and save lives.
The United States government makes
the following suggestion for the destruc-
tion OF housefiies: Formaidehyae and
sodium salicylste are the two best fly
poisons. Both are superior to arsenic.
They have their advantages for house hold
use. They are not . poison to children
they are convenient to handle, their dilu-
tions are simple and they attract flies.
A formaldehyde solution OF approx
mately the correct strength may be made
by adding three teaspoonfuls OF the con-
centrated formaldehyde solution, COM
merciaiiy known as formaiin, to pint OF
water. Similarly, the proper concentra-
ton OF sodium salicylate may be obtained
by dissolving three teaspoonfuis OF the
pure chemical "a POWDER to . pint OF
water.
A coltainer for keeping the solution al
ways available for flies to drink may be
made as follows: An ordinary, thin
walled drinking glass is filed or partially
filled with the solution. A saucer, OF
small plate, in which in placed . piece OF
phite plotting paper cut the size Of the
dish, is put bottom up over the glass.
The whole is then quickly inverted, q
match placed under the edge Of the glass,
and the container is ready for use. As the
solution dries, out OF the saucer, the
liquid seal at the edge OF the glass is
broken and more liquid flows into the
lower receptacle. Thus the paper 10 al
ways kept moist.
mixture OF one tablespoonful OF
cream, one OF ground black pepper, and
one OF brown sugar, Is poisonous to flies.
Put in . saucer, darken the room except
one window and in that set the saucer.
To clear the house Of flies, burn
pyrethrum powder. This stupedes the
flies, but they must be spept up. and
burned.