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Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
PRAISE VERDUN DEFENDERS
General Petain and Men Thanked by
Minister of War
(By Associated Press)


Paris, Aug. 30.-Minister Of Wal
Painleve has addressed warm let
ter THANKS to General Petain, COM
mander in chief of the French armies
on the French front, congratulating
him, his officers and their men or
their recent triumph before Verdun.
"You who history already recog-
nizes as the glorious defenders of
Verdun," says the letter, shave now
achieved your aim by definitely driv-
ing the enemy from the crown of
heights from which he still threaten
ed the inviOlate city,"
The letter adds that the legion of
honor has been conferred on General
Petain. The decree comforting this
distinction ends with the brief but
eloquent sentence, "He defended and
saved Verdun."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
REPLY NOT RECEIVED
REPLY TO POPE NOT RECEIVED
BY LONDON NEWSPAPERS
Belief that England viii Merely Echo
Wilson Note in Making Reply
to the Pope
(By Associated PreSs)

London, Aug. 30.--The Mancheste,
Guardian says that the text Of Presi-
dent Wilson's reply to the peace pro.
posals of Pope Benedict has not ar
rived but from comments in the
American newspapers there is nc
doubt in England about the character
of the note.
"The position of the United States
is clearly logical" says the Guardian
"Mr. Wilson does not desire to dictate
to the German people their form of
government, but as a good American
he has faith in the honesty and sin
cerity of democracy"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
GREAT STRIKE
IS AVERTED
CITY GOVERNMENT OF S. +.
PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION
SITUATION is SERIOUS
THREATENED VIOLENCE WILL
START ON LABOR DAY
Extra Police Protection is Asked ir
San Francisco As Strike Situa-
ton Grows Tense
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
San Francisco, Aug. 30.-The quick
action of the city government in pro-
viding adequate transportation to
thousands of mechanics employed in
the outlying industrial plants has
averted a threatened walk-out Of ap-
proximately $4,000 members of the
unions affiliated with the Iron Trades
Council.
President Lilienthal said today that
he has received letters threatening his
life and the destruction of the prop
erty of the railroad company by dyna-
mite unless service is, restored, and
the demands of the carmen met by
Labor Day.
Extra police protection has beer
asked by the company.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
ASKS FIXED MILLS PRICE
Resolution Asking For Fixed Price
Are in Washington
(By Associated PreSS)


Berkeley, Aug. 27.-Resolutions
asking Herbert Hoover to investigate
and regulate the price of milk and
the sale of fish in California, are on
their way to Washington today. Be-
hind the resolutions stand the Berke-
ley committee on the high cost of liv-
ing, organized to "do a bit" in the
way Of cutting down prices of food
stuffs.
The resolutions were adopted on
the recommendation of the committee
of which Elwood Mead, professor in
the University Of California, was a
member. Mead presented report on
the milk situation, declaring that the
clai mof dairymen that there is a
shortage of alfalfa is incorrect. Mead
maintairs there is sufficient supply
Of fodder and there is no reason in
boosting milk prices. M
On the fish situation the resolutions
declare recent legislation designed to
make fish food more plentiful and
more popular have not succeeded in
it's purpose. The food administration
is asked to take steps to bring larger
quantities of fish-of which Califor-
MIA has a plentiful supply-into the
markets at reasonable prices. 'ay
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
WOMAN DRIVES TAXI
Sacramento Believes it Has First
y - Woman Taxi Driver

Sacramento, Col, Aug. 3O.-Sacra-
meDto boasts Of the first woman taxi
driver in California.
Her name is Mrs. H. B. Crist. She
accepted this job of "chasing" calls
to earn a living for her little girl
and boy while daddy is helping hum
BILE the Kaiser.
Four weeks ago Crist left his home
with local hospital corps for
France. Mrs. Crist did not complain
nor did she lose heart. On the con-
trary she answered an advertisement
in the local papers for taxi cab
driver. On applying in person for
the job she made such a hit with the
proprietor that he didn't hesitate
about signing her up.
T like the job fine" says Mrs.
Crist. Sits pleasant change from
doing everyday housework." =, .gs:
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
VEROUN DRIVE
IN GREATEST
IN HISTORY
FRENCH TACTICS IN PRESENT
BATTLE NEW TO WAR
ARTILLE cry is USED
FEW OF INFANTRY PUT INTO
BATTLE IN FIERCE FIGHT
Object of Artillery to Force German
Gunners to Suspend
Operations
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Aug. 3O.--The extent of the
activities of the war around Verdun
are proving that the work of the
French is perhaps the greatest in the
history of warfare.
The strange feature of the drive
is that the number of artillerymen
employed in the recent Verdun opera
tions was greater than the number of
infantrymen put into the battle line.
Heavy shells have had to be carried
to the guns for hours at a stretch
by men who have been compelled to
wear masks, rendering their breath
ing difficult and obstructing their
vision, according to the Temps cores
pondent.
The object of the artillery now is
less directed to destroying the enemy
guns than forcing the German gun
ners to suspend service and to seek
shelter. Gas shells have been largely
employed.
German attacks on the Verdun
front last night were repulsed COM
pletely. The French penetrated the
German trenches at Champagne, TAX
ing prisoners and machine guns.
RUSSIANS RETREAT
(By Associated Press)
Petrograd, Aug. 30.-A large pro-
portion of the two Russian regiments
in the Fokshani region on the Ruma-
nian front, left their trenches last
night and retired. The complete dis
persal of one regiment followed.
Measures which have been taken to
restore the position affected in the
battle are now progressing.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
RUSSIA KNEW
CERMANY'S PLAN
WAR MINISTRY HAD INFORMA.
TION OF PLANS BEFORE WAR
T o L d IN T r / A |
GENERAL MICHELSSON REPORT.
ED GERMAN PLAN TO RUSSIA
Declaration of War Was To Have
Been Made in 1909 and 1913 but
Germany Was Delayed
(Ry Associated PresS)

Petrograd, Aug. 80. - Further
startling proofs of Germany's inten
tion to throw the world into wal
were made in testimony given in g
famous trial here of General Sioux
hominoff, charged with treason.
Germany's military preparations
were known to the Russian war min
istry testified, General Nicholson
who declared that Russia knew thai
in 1909 and in 1913 Germany intended
to start the war.
Nicholson, who had been stationed
in Russian diplomatic circles in Ger
many, had reported the activity tt
Russia on number of occasions.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
TO EXEMPT MED|CS
WILL ENTER ARMY IN DRAFT
BUT WILL BE EXCUSED
Those Who Have Had q Year of Med
ical Training in College Will
Continue Their Courses
(By Associated PresS)

(bJ ASSOCIatcQ fFeSS)
Washington, Aug. 30.-Hospital
internes and medical students who
have been over year at college may
be exempted by regulations issued
here today.
The plan to be pursued will be to
excuse 'the student after he has been
entered at the training camp, if it is
thought necessary for them to continue
their education.
The war department is anxious not
to interfere with the professional edu-
cation of these men whose services
as doctors may be needed before the
end of the war. Enlistment in the
enlisted reserve corps of the army
IS the way found by Crowder to ac-
complish the desired result.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
MISSION IN SENATE
JAPANESE MISSION RECEIVED
BY MEMBERS OF SENATE
Bring Message of Friendship and
Good Will to the People Of the
United States
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 3O.-The Japan
ese mission was received by the
Senate today. Senator Salisbury
president pro tenn, welcomed the Wis
itors in the absence of the vice presi-
dent. Viscount Ishii spoke, bearing
message of friendship and good
will. He said:
1--WE Of Japan took up arms against
Germany because treaty to us was
not scrap of paper"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
FEAR RUSSIAN ARMY
UNLESS CONDITIONS IMPROVE
THEY MIGHT TURN ON PEOPLE
Warning is Given by Speaker in Mos.
COW COnference-Calls For
Personal Sacrifice
(By. Associated Press)

Moscow, Aug. 3O.-M. Froloff,
president of the Engineers Alliance
of Russia, reported an utter disor-
ganization of transportation in Rus:
sia, which, unless improved now, and
ended completely by November. ter
rible consequences would result. So.
He also warned that the: army
might turn on the country from lack
Of food due to poor transportation
and they undoubtedly would commit
unsxamplsd extesses.
He called upon those engaged IN
transportation services to sacrifice
thsir personal interests for this Of
their country.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
DON'T EAT SUGAR

Washington, Aug. BOA reduction
Of one and one-half cents per pound
in sugar was announced this after
noon. by Hoover, but he warned the
American householder not to use SC
much.
The allies are already on sugar
ration and he hints that Americans
ought to be. In the meantime fight
for lower bread prices appears to be
developing toward success. 3R
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
|MANY CONFIDENT
DRAFT QUOT A
RELIEF POSSIBLE.
ORG ANIMATION ONLY PREVENTS
ACTION BEING TAKEN
NO REPLY AS YET
FARM BUREAU EXPECTED TO
REPLY TO CONKLING
Local Draft Officials Point Out That
Alien AegistratiOn in Imperial
County Was 43 Per Cent

Interest is growing in the belief
that Imperial county may get relief
from it's large quota by test case
in court, as suggested by Attorney
M. w. Conkling in a communication
to the Farm Bureau.
Men whose knowledge of the work
ing of the draft throughout the coun-
try make their opinions of value, stat
ed today that if the county would seek
relief with some show of determina-
tion, it seemed very probable that aid
by very substantial reduction in the
quota would be had. thereby benefit
ing all interests in the Valley.
No Reply Yet
No reply has been given the COM
munication by the Farm Bureau,
which, in the opinion of Attorney
Conkling, should give it's support by
representing the ranchers to the ef-
fort to secure relief. But it is not
thought impossible that other organi-
zations shall take up the matter
and frame resolutions giving support
to test case.
Opinion agrees on one thing and
that is that the county will never
secure aid unless a united stand is
taken by representative organizations.
Should Organize
As was pointed out by prominent
banker Of the Valley this morning, it
seems utter folly to organize to Sc
cure outside labor, if organization
cannot be secured to make fight for
the labor in the Valley called by the
draft quota that, although called ac-
cording to the law, did not take into
consideration the unusual feature of
Imperial county's population at the
time of the registration.
Local draft officials have pointed
out that perhaps in not another con-
ty in the United States were there
so many who had registered within
the county who were not residents
OF the county when the call for ex-
aminations was made.
43 Per Cent Alien
A rough estimate by the local board
shows that 43 per cent of the regis
trants were aliens, whereas the aver
age alien registration In California is
,said to be near 10 per cent. The larg.
percentage represents not only
large alien population. but q great
number of floating laborers who were
here at the time of the cantaloupe
season and the registration day and
who were gone a week later.
Many are watching what action the
Farm Bureau will take since the mat
ter presented to them is considered
one Of the most important they have
had to consider for a long period.
Agricultural Exemptions Modified
That there will be much modifica.
ton of the boards policy on agri-
cultural exemptions was evident al
the morning session Of the Los An
geles members of appeal board. They
expressed themselves as opposed to
the liberal provisions advocated YES.
terday by Col. Edward Fletcher Of
San Diego. The definite policy will
be established at the Friday meeting
OF the entire committee and at that
time the ruling which would exempt
practically all farm labor will prob
ably be eliminated.
Local boards in and around Los Al
geles have received Qualifications a
the lists sent to the district board.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
ACCEPT BLAST REPORT
NAVY LEAGUE ACCEPTS REPORT
OF NAVAL BOARD "
Expresses It's Regret That Former
Statements Were Misinter-
preted BY Public
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 30.-The Navy
League announces today its accep-
tance of the repor- made by the
naval board on the Mare Island explo-
sion and expressed its regret that in
former statements it gave currency
to the opinion that the investigation
was being hampered by the Navy
Department under the influence Of
powerful labor interests. It explains
that this referred to the "Germanized
I. W. W." and not to standard labor
unions. ...,.r - -.
The league is convinced that there
We're no hsmpering instructions given.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
Fix Copper Price

Washington, Aug. 30.-After con-
ference with John D. Ryan and Ber-
nard Baruch the Federal Trade Com
mission indicated that it would fix the
price of copper between 20 and 22,s
cents pound.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30

STILL DELAYED
LOCAL BOARD CANNOT NAME
THOSE TO LEAVE ON 18th
MANY MEN RESPOND
COOKS AND CARPENTERS WANT
ED ON FIRST ALLOTMENT
Local Exemption Board Wires Bakers
field for List So Men Can
Be Notified
MANY MEN RESPOND
COOKS AND CARPENTERS WANT
ED ON FIRST ALLOTMENT

Washington, Aug. 30.--In dis
approving a proposal made by
Representative ShOuse Of Kansas
City that all men engaged in
agricultural pursuits last March
be exempted, the President wrote
thta class exemption would lead
to "many difficulties and much
heart burning" and added that
he should like personally to see
all genuine farmers left at their
indispensable labor"
With no certfication Of those
drafted in Imperial county yet made
by the district board at Bakersfield
the local board is unable to name
those who are to leave for American
Lake next Wednesday.
Applications from those desirous OF
leaving on the first section are being
in every mail in response to
The call Of the board asking that me-
.hanics, cooks and carpenters respond.
Their names are being filed awaiting
he certification list from Bakersfield.
Notification was given the local
board last Saturday that the list would
oe here Monday morning, and when
t had not been received this morning
, telegram was dispatched to w. w.
Harris, chairman of the board, asking
'or immediate action so that the list
If names of those who are to leave
next week might be made, and the
nen notified.
A consideration of the exemption
,laims Of those examined on the Sec
md call will start next Monday, and
will continue throughout the
week.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
DRAFT MEN TO BE TAGGED
Must Wear Emblems on Coats ana
Attach to Hand Baggage
(By Associated PresS)

NCy ASSoUIUteu FFeSV
Sacramento, Aug. 30.-Men who
are sent to the state csntonmeut
camps by local draft boards must
have identification tags attached to
their coats and their hand baggage,
according to q ruling by Provost Mar
shall General Crowder.
1t will be up to the local draft
boards to provide the identification
tags besrins tho name and number Of
the draft district from which the man
is sent.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
FIGHT FOR DIET
Deputies Seek to Enter Finnish Par
lament But Are Blocked
by Soldiers
(By Associated Press,

Helsingfors, Finland, Ang. 30
During the afternoon meeting Of the
parliament here a hundred deputies
endeavored to enter the parliament
house but were kept out by the troops
No disorders accurred.
Senator Manner, who issued the
call for the assembling of the diet
protested to the governor general
against refusal to permit the diet
to meet. The protest will be called
to the attention of the provisional
government.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
WANT CHRISTMAS MONEY
Urge That Vast Sums of None Y
Spent For Christmas Gifts Be
Used for Relief Work
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 30.--Officials Of
the National Committee of Patriotic
and Defense Societies, in a statement
issued today, urge that the vast sums
Of American money money originally
devoted to Christmas gifts be used
to relieve the sick and wounded SOL
ders in France, to rehabilitate the
devastated French villages and to
support the war orphans and cripples.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
Auto Men Indicted
(By Assocsated Press,

New York, Aug. 30.-Sixteea man.
ufacturers Of automobile accessories
and William W. Webster, commisuiou-
er Of the National Association q Au-
tomobile Accessory Jobbsrs, sad -.
~ a score Of other individuals w.
indicted under the Sherman eril-
trust law by the FEDERAL ersnd IN
today. Charged with ccuspisay ~ -
strain trade. "
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
EXEMPT JOHNSON JR.
SON OF SENATOR is EXEMPTED
UNDER NEW RULING
Had Been Refused Exemption by
Local Board on the
First Call
(By Associated Prcss)

San Francisco, Aug. 30.-Hiram
John, Jr., son of Senator Johnson,
was granted an exemption today on
the grounds Of the dependency of his
wife and two children.
His petition had been previously
denied, but it is said that the Presi-
dents latest orders made his exemp-
tion possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
FIX PAPER PRICE
Price Of Paper for Printing Of Off
cisl Bulletin Fixed by President
(By Associated Prsss)

Washington, Aug. S0.-The Prssi-
dent fixed the price Of 2h cents .
pound for the news print for the gov
Arnment Official Bulletin. the organ
Of the administration.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
SEEK TONG PEACE

San Francisco, Aug. 3O.---A ten
days peace between six Chinese
Tongs was signed today between three
representatives of each tong. During
the armistice efforts will be made to
effect a permanent peace treaty.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
senstor's Wife Dies
nv A..n.,.x.S v,...,

lBy Associated Prsss)
Washington, Aug. S0.--Mrs. j.
Walsh, wife Of Senator Walsh ot
Montana, died in Baltimore early to-
day after a liAse1ing illness.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30
GERMAN STILL POPULAR
No Falling Off of Enrolment in Ger
man Course at Berkeley is
Noticed
(By Associated Press)

(By AySOClateu FFC3SJ
Berkeley, Aug. 30.--No falling off
in the registration for German course
work due to the war has been noticed.
Over thousand students have been
enrolled in that department.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30

Press Liners bring quilE results.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-30

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Arizona republican., 1917-11-20
PHOENIX DOG WINS
 RIBBONS AT B|G
 LOS ANCELESSHOW

Nerda, the imported English brindle bulldog bitch, owned by Joe Murphy, manager of the Kerry Cow bulldog kennels of this city, qualified at the Los Angeles bench show held No vember 15-17. Verda demonstrated her former winning qualifications by remaining in the uppermost ribbons, as well as capturing several splendid specials, along with additional points and wins on the local Moose lodge cup Verda was shown and handled by one of the fest trainers on the Pacific coast, H. M. Robe~-I0n of Lamanda Park California.
 Verda has done remarkably well since leaving Phoenix for her show career in California has taken in all the large cities and came home with winners on several occasions. Verda will again be shown at San Fran cisco early next month. and then ill January of 1918 at San Diego.
 The show given by the Los An geles Kennel club was the inaugural affair of the club and was a sue cess The entire proceeds were do mated to the fund of the American Red Star Animal Relief. R. C. Hal sted superintended the show, while Charles G. Hopton of New York city acted as judge of all breeds and un- classified specials. Nerda is register ed in the American Kennel club. the Dominion Kennel club and. the Eng fish Kennel club.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-20
WON I REOPEN APPEAL
 0N THOSE CERTIFIED

No more appeal cases filed by drafted men who have been certified for service in the national army will be reopened, according to instructions received by the district board from General Crowder, provost marshal. The order stated that all cases pending in- vestigation should be quashed and the men instructed to report to camp with the final contingent.
 The contingent probably will be sent about the first of next month. The order is in part:
 Cases of men inducted into military service by a local board shall not be reopened. Any person inducted into military service who claims he has not had a full and fair hearing or oppor-. tunity to be heard by the local or diss trict board, as required by the selectiVe service law and regulations, or who claims the board mas exceeded it's jur- isd.ctl0n or violated the law Substan- italy in passing on his claim, may ap- pl. tC the commanding officer of h's mobilization camp any time within seven days after arrival at the mobil- iZation camp to be discharged under provision of para graph 199. army regu- lations. If the commanding officer de- sires information of the facts of a par ticular case or the circumstances of its hearing he may request the adjutant general of the state to investigate the facts of such case"
 Appeal cases which formerly had been under the jurisdiction of the draft boards will in the future be decided by the war department. If any of the men certified with claims pending. de- sire to press the claims they must do il through their commanding officer al the training camp.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-20
AMATEURS CAN PLAY
 IN ARMY GAMES AND
 NOT HURT STANDING
TRepubIican A. p. Leased Wire1

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 19.-The board of control of the Amateur Athletic Un- ion today adopted an amendment to the rules permitting amateur athletics in army and navy camps to compete with professional athletes in the camps without losing their amateur stand ing, appropriated 5000 to promote athletic activity at the camps and eliminated registration fees for ath- letes that take part in contests at the cantonments.
 A committee, consisting of Justice B. s. Weeks of New York, George Turner and w. e. Proutt, was ap- pointed to confer with Secretary of War Baker as to the spending of the fund to encourage army athletics. The money will be used to buy medals. The board voted also to eXpend any sums in addition to the 5000 deemed necessary to encourage athletics among the men in the national service.
 The board rejected an amendment, offered by the Southern Pacific asso- citation, which would abrogate the rule preventing basket ball players from competing for rival clubs in their dis trict after they have deserted another club in that district. The board also ItJGCltu dli pIOPOsSo py the Metropolitan association provid- ing that athletes, engaged in play ground activities during the summer months might retain their amateur standing. The old rule, which is re- tained, provides that athletes who en- gage in playground work become pro- fessionals.
 The board denied reinstatement to the following athletes:
 Paul Monaco, Schenectady, N. Y., who took part in a professional race; Leo J. Ziclinski and A. J. Borglet, both of Milwaukee, who competed against professionals in Milwaukee last sum- .mer.
 The athletic records submitted by the record committee were approved with a few exceptions. In the case of Clin- ton Larsen of Brigham Young univer- sity, who made running high jump of feet, 77s inches at Provo, Utah. on June 1, 1917, the board ruled that the mark was made in exhibition and not in competition and therefore could not be allowed as a worlds record. The board recommended that hereafter no noteworthy performances be recog- nized unless they. equal or excel pre- vious records made under similar con- ditions.