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The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
YARROWDALE CREW.
 OUT OF GERMANY
Authorities Released the Seamen on the Expiration of Quarantine im- posed at Prison Camp Are in
 Switzerland Now.

London, March i0.-A Berlin dis patch received here yesterday aft ernoon says that the American sea- men and the other neutrals who were on board the captured British steamer Yarrowdale and held pris- oners in Germany for the past s months, left Germany Thursday.
 The Spanish. American and Bra zilian Yarrowdale prisoners were sent from the prisoners camp al Brandenburg to Switzerland via Linden on Wednesday, according tc Reuter- dispatch from Berlin.
 The members of other neutral crews were sent home thru various frontier towns, it is stated.
 The dispatch says the prisoners were released on the expiration of the quarantine imposed by the Ger man authorities upon the discovery of case of spotted fever.
 Part in Copenhagen.
 Copenhagen. March 9.-The situa- ton regarding the sending home ol the three Americans who are here after having been released by the German authorities, remains un- changed today, it was officially stated
 The British minister says that al present no facilities are being granted for ships carrying passen- gers to avoid calling at KirkwalI and added that he does not feel justified in telegraphing the British authori- ties on Lhe subject.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
Reautifyina Church Grounds.

The pastor and members of the Lutheran church are making ex- tensive improvements on the church property this spring. A gas lighting system has been installed, new con- crete steps have been built in the front of the church, and retaining walls are now being built about the lot so that the grounds may be made into a lawn with flower plots. Ali other improvement in contemplation is the painting Of the church.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
French Are duhiIant.

Paris, March l2.-The morning pa- pers here today comment at length on the fall of Bagdad.
 Tn respect to the European war as whole,' the Figaro says, per haps it does not matter much that the Turkish army has undergone this serious check in the far away territory. Nevertheless, the political effect of the event will be deeply felt in Germany"
 The Petit Parisien says:
 '7The Turks were thrown into the war forcibly by a committee of union and progress which only maintains itself in power by hero ism. Will it's prestige survive the Mesopotamian disaster?"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
PARKER SCORES BRYAN.

La Toilette Also Rapped by 0ne-
 Time Presidential Candidate.
 New York, March 6-Judge Alton B. Parker has sent this telegram to William Jennings Bryan:
 "If you and your friend, Senator La Toilette, and your joint followers and sympathizers had gone to heaven three years ago Germany would not have attempted to drive the United States from the seas or to conspire with other nations to make war upon her. for we should
 w have been we'll prepared to defend ourselves; nor would you have had occasion to sneak out of Washington upon the discovery of a German plot
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
How to Prevent Croup.

When the child is subject to at tacks of croup, see to it that he eats light evening meal. as an over- loaded stomach may bring on an at tack, also watch for the first symp- tom -hoarseness, and give Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse. Obtain able everywhere.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
Slnn of Good Diaestion.

When you see a cheerful and hap py old lady you may know that she has a good digestion. If your diges- tion is impaired or if you do not relish your meals take dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach. improve the digestion and cause gentle movement of the bowels. Obtain able everywflsre.-issiy.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
AMERICANS ] I ! SHIPS 10 SHOOT ON SIGHT
Such Is Authority Given by United States to Merchant Vessels and the First Shot Means War,
 Washington Believes.

Washington, March ii.-OflicialS here believe that the first shot fired from an American vessel at a Ger man submarine will mean war. Be- hind every American ship that sails will be the entire resources of the United States. The government will furnish the guns and gunners and 1t will furnish the war risk in- surance-except on munitions.
 The State Departments view of defensive armament, as expressed yesterday was that the mere ap- pearance of a German submarine or it's periscope near an American armed vessel would entitle the yes sel to take all measures of protec- ton on the presumption that the U-boats purpose was hostile.
 Assume U-Boats Won't Warn.
 This was based on Germany's an- nouneement that her submarines would attack without warning. any belligerent or neutral merchantmen encountered within the barred zone
 Secretary Daniels announced Fri day night that he expects to make a statement soon on the governments $ position, now that armament of American ships has been ordered This announcement, it is assumed, will tell just what orders have been issued to gunners as to procedure in ease of actual attack
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

paid on Oct. ist, 1915 as shown by report of that date. ......$i ,957.42
 credited as follows as per re-
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15

Balance due and which has been withheld. ........Si, ,S80.54
 Which sum, with interest from the time it should have been paid to the present time, at the rate of 7A@o per annum, which amount of interest is S97 7.58, calculated at the above rate, which is the rate paid by the Farmers x Merchants Bank as County depository for Polk coun- ty, is justly due Polk county by said w. l.. Parker, whose term of office as county clerk expired on Novem- Der 30, 1916.
 That above and foregoing state ment only brings the account of said w. l.. Parker as county clerk of Polk county up to Oct. ist. 1916. That no report has been made to this court by him for the months of October and November, 1916, as covering the fees by him collected as 'sufh county clerk for said two months.
 It is hereby by this court ordered and adjudged that the sum as above set out is due Polk county by w. L. Parker on fees in excess of salary by him collected as county clerk of said county, and unless said sum is forthwith paid into the treasury of said county and receipts therefore filed with the county clerk, sand county clsrk is ordered and direct ed to charge the sum of Sl ,S8054 t0 the sheriff and ex-officio collector of Polk county with order from this court that he proceed to collect said sum of money from said w. l. Parker as direeied hv Sec. 7i6i of Kirbys Digest
 Given under my hand this 5th day State of Arkansasl
 County of Polk
 I, Will Alexander, Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid, do here by certify that the within and fore going is a true, perfect and com plete copy of the order of the Polk County Court made on the 5th day of March. 1917, in the matter of w l.. Parker's settlement as county clerk of Polk county for the year ending October ist, i9i6, as appears on page 155 of record book "G' of the Polk County records.
 Witness my hand and seal of said court this eth day of March, 1917. Seal Will Alexander.
 COuntV Clerk
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
Arrninq Ships Now.

The work of arming merchantmen proceeds. Guns placed aboard the vessels will be sufficient to cope with any submarine afloat at a dis tance of ten thousand to eighteen thousand yards. A shot landing squarely from a 3-ineh or 6-inch gun, such as the navy furnishes will sink the comparatively frail under sea craft.
 E As soon as an armed vessel fires upon a submarine the armed ship loses it's iInmunities. The German commanders can--and undoubtedly will-return fire or torpedo the yes sel.
 Such situation presents but lit tie chance, in the view of auth0ri- ties, that sooner or later an Ameri- can ship will not fall victim or that German sub-sea boats will be de- strOyed
The Mena weekly star., 1917-03-15
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE

$1.OO A YEAR STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
smith ELUDFS
VIGILANCE Of
OFFICERS
Proprietor of Piggery Prof
it's by Accident-Was
in jail Last Fall.

Last August ]. Smith Of Heber
was arrested and fined SITS together
with a Jail sentence of ninety days
for the illegal sale of liquor. Smiths
regeneration was short lived, as he
engaged in the business again, but
this time managed to escape. Spe-
cial officers visited the blind pig
yesterday afternoon and succeeded in
purchasing bottle of beer from
Smith.
While the transaction was being
carried out two motorcycles came to-
gether just in front of Smiths shack
west of Heber. The officers inves-
tigated the wreck, but upon their re-
turn to the piggery found that Smith
had become suspicious and beat it.
After a diligent search the detectives
came to the conclusion that Smith
had made bee line for the Mexican
border.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
SH|F IS.
TO WORK ON
:. D. & A.
Twehy Brothers Rushing
Work on Their Portion of
S. d. & A. Contract.

Beginning April 1, night shifts will
be added to the $50 men now employed
in grading the 20-mile stretch of the
San Diego & Arizona railroad award
ed Twohy Brothers, and trainloads of
material are now being delivered for
the Utah Construction Company's 20
mile portion of the contract, which
will complete the gap and connect
with Imperial Valley.
The Utah Company's work will be
pushed rapidly and for the most part
this is of heavier construction than
that part allotted to Twohy Brothers.
The latter firm is enabled to receive
supplies over the finished portion of
the road, while the Utah company is
forced to haul it's materials overland
a distance of about 20 miles.
They are also preparing to do some
work from the eastern end of their
contract, this section being at Car
riso pass and in the mountains, but,
as this region presents added diff
culties, their principal work will be
from west to east.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
SAVINGS ACCOUNT FOR
BETTER BABY CONTEST

The El Centre National Bank and
the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
each have generously given SIS for
prizes to be offered at the Better Ba-
bies contest to be held nakt week un-
der the auspices of the Women's Ten
Thousand Club. This money, in the
form Of savings deposits, will be given
the boy and girl who show the greta
est gain over last years measure
nlents.
DR.. w. w. Apple, who headed the
physicians in the former Better Ba-
bies campaigns, voices the sentiment
of all the profession when he says:
ITO do the most good we must reach
the frail babies," and it is with the
intention of repeating the greatest
gain" prives year after year that
these savings deposit accounts have
been started.
Ell Centre is also justly proud OF
its perfect babies, so that prizes will
also be given for the boy and girl in
each class who receives the highest
score.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
Mrs. Gertrude Robinson of
Imperial Shoots Her
Husband in Stomach.
ALLEGED HUSBAND
VICTIM OF DRINK
-
Wife Expresses Sorrow for
Act After Awakening in
the Early Morning.

After having been repeatedly
struck by her husband and believing
that her life was endangered, Mrs.
Gertrude Robinson of Imperial shot
her husband, R. Robinson, manager
Of the Imperial Social Club, in the
stomach. The, shooting took place at
the Robinson home in Imperial late
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Robinson
was arrested by Constable Robinson
ard brought to the county Jail last
night, while her husband was re-
moved to the St. Thomas hospital
in this city.
This morning reports from the hos
pital show that Robinson passed a
quiet night and was resting easily.
Mrs. Robinson's first request upon
the arrival of Sheriff Applestill this
morning YVES to inquire concerning
the condition Of her husband and she
expressed a desire to visit him. Mrs.
Robinson evinced all signs of sorrow
for her act, stating words to that
effect to the sheriff.
Mrs. Robinson explained the shoot
ing this morning to Sheriff Apple
still. She said that her husband came
home at noon and exhibited signs
Of having been drinking heavily. He
is said to have started abusing her,
striking her several times in the
face. She managed to elude him.
Later in the evening Robinson is said
to have returned with a greater de-
gree Of intoxication and again began
striking her. Her face this morning
indicated that she had been struck
a number of times, one eye being
discolored and bruises appearing.
Robinson is said to have picked up
a water pitcher, partly filled, and
hurled it at his wife, the missile
striking her on the breast. He is al
legged to have started again for his
wife, when she picked up a revolver
lying on the kitchen table and fired.
The bullet struck the man in the
stomach.
R. Robinson has heretofore been
of an extremely quiet dis
position and had amassed a wide
circle of friends and acquaintances at
Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
AGED WOMAN IS
CALLED TO HER
REWARD SUNDAY
Survived by 18 Grandchil-
dren and Five Great
Grandchildren.

Mrs.. Mat Keyes, aged 78 years, died
yesterday morning at 1915 o'clock,
having failed to revive from the ef-
fects of a recent operation for ap-
pendicitis. Mrs. Keyes came to Ell
Centre from Belton, Tex, about five
months since, visiting with relatives
in the valley.
The deceased was born in Knoxville,
Tenn, on July 81, 1889, and is sur
vived by two daughters and two sons,
as follows: Mrs. R. c. Estes, Mrs. j.
E. Mitchell, ]. A. Kuykendall and
Henry Keyes; also eighteen grandchil-
dren and five great grandchildren, all
of whom reside here.
Funeral services will be held from
the family residence on Fifth and
Woodward avenue, Monday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. Rev. Walter S. Reed
will officiate and will be assisted by
Rev. Clark, Rev. Conley and Rev.
Stevenson, and a trio, consisting Of
Mr.. Ramps, Mrs. George Watkins
and Miss Georgia Watkins will
sing. C. A. Shafer will have charge
of the burial.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
German Sailors Interned.
lBy United Press)

Philadelphia, March 26.-Hssvily
guarded, the sailors from the intstned
Kronpinz wilhelm and Prince Eitsl
Frederick, were losded on trains ard
started for internment camps n Geoy-
gia. The report that two Csrmans
were shot while trying to escape has
been officially denied.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
CALEX|C0 HANDS
OUT DEFEAT To
FL CENTRIC
Wins by Default and
Is Again Tied With Lo-
Gals for Side Bet.

Calexico defeated the Ell Centre
baseball club yesterday afternoon by
q score of S to 2; Imperial forfeited
its game to Seeley by reason of not
appearing at the Westside grounds.
The standing of Seeley and Ell Centro
is again tie for the championship of
the post-season series and the winner
Of the side bet.
Each team has now won four games
and lost two. Calexico is third with
two wins and four defeats and Impe-
rial last with one victory and four
defeats.
It is probable that next Sundays
game will be played in Ell Centre. Ne
gotiations are now being made with
that in view. The next game is sched-
uled to be played at Seeley, but by
giving the. Westsiders 60 per cent of
the gate receipts here it is possible
that proper arrangements can be
made.
Yesterdays battle at Calexico was
characterized by good pitching by
Easter, Priest and fackett. Easter,
however, proved to be too strong for
the locals in the pinches.
Priest did well, but was compelled
to be relieved by Tackett in the sixth.
Both teams presented patched lineups.
For Ell Centre, Pfeiffer and John KEEP
ley were out of the game. Also, Hin
kle, Schultz and Broadbent were out
fielders for Ell Centre. For Calexico,
Carr, Pratt and Crosse were new
faces. Score by innings:
R.H. E.
Calexico 49,. 200 OO1 OPS 5
Ell Centre -. ZOO 900 02O-2 6 5
Batteries - Easter and Bragg;
Priest, Tackett and Baber. Umpires--
Kepley and Iiams.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
PIG CONTEST PROVES
BEST IN HISTORY OF.
LOCAL STOCK RAISER

The second annual Pig Contest in
Imperial Valley proved to be even bet
ter than the promoters anticipated.
Brawley was the MESA of contestants
hog fanciers and buyers Saturday.
Brawley managed to emerge with a
goodly string of firsts in the contset.
The Brawley High School won the
silver trophy cup offered by the Cud-
ahy Packing Company for the best
six hogs entered. Don Weaver of
Rrawley won the individual honors.
Weaver's pigs exhibited profit of
$42.18. The Hauser Packing Company
of Los Angeles established record
by paying 15A cents per pound for
a prize winner. All of the pigs were
sold at high prices.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
BRAWLEY BANK ASKS
FOR DIFFERENT NAME

The Imperial Valley Savings Bank
Company of Brawley has petitioned
the Superior court to grant permis-
sion for change of name. Through
its attorney, w. l. Wilson, President
W. T. Dunn of the bank declares that
tile present title is unnecessarily long
and cumbersome, desiring that it be
changed to read the Imperial Valley
Bank.
The Imperial Valley Savings Bank
was organized June 2, 1918, and it is
the opinion Of the directors that men
tioning savings bank" intimates to
the public that no other kind Of bus
mess is transacted. Judge Cole set
May 4 Is the date to show cause why
the change should be made.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
SWANSON Will.
TALK TO MEN
Of CHURCH .
Mems Committee of St.
PauPs Church to Hear
the Probation Officer.

The mems committee of st. Paul's
church will hold an open meeting at
1880 this evening at st. Paul's parish
hall, Fifth and Orange streets. The
meeting is to be addressed by A. w.
Swanson, county probation officer.
Mr.. Swanson is to speak on the sub
ject of "The Treatment of Juvenile
Offenders" Mr.. Swanson combines a
knowledge Of the theory of the parole
and probation system with thorough
grasp of its working value gained
from personal experience. Visiting
men are invited to attend the meet
ing and hear this address.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
MRS. IRWIN CHARMING
HOSTESS ON SATURDAY

One of the most delightful bridge
parties Of the season was given to the
members of the Eastern Star and
their guests by Mrs. E. G. Irwin at
the beautiful Irwin home south of
town, Saturday afternoon.
The spacious rooms were charming
ly decorated with Easter lilies, jon
quils and green plants.
Mrs. Irwin was assisted by Mrs
r. w. Campbell, worthy matron OF
the Eastern Star, Mrs. T. O. Luck
ctt, Mrs. c. j. Ritz and Miss Gray.
The prizes given were very hand
some. The first prize, = basket, was
won by Mrs. MacDougal. Mrs. OF
was the recipient Of the second prize
a cut glass French dressing bottle
while silver bud vase fell to Mrs
a. H. Griswold.
Delicious refreshments were served
lat the close Of the game. Seventy Ia
dies enjoyed Mrs. Irwin's hospitality
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
GEORGE EDWARDS PLEADS
NOT GUILTY TO CHARGE

George Edwards, alleged to be as
sociated with the l. w. w. element
and who is charged with an attempted
assault with deadly weapon on Dep
uty sheriff Kemp, pleaded not guilty
this afternoon, through his attorney,
%. v. Wilslon. Edwards was arrest
ed last fall and while being taken in
custody is alleged 70 have brandished
Z revolver at the officer. Judge Cole
set the case for trial on Monday, April
9Th.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
Universal Service Gaining.
(By United Press)

Washington, March 26.-"Back
home" people seem more strongly in
favor of universal service now and
bills will be introduced in both houses
of Congress as soon as they convene.
Ii they fail, President Wilson can re-
cruit the army and navy to full
strength, mobilize and recruit the mi
litia to 100000 or issue call for
100000 volunteers. Plans for all
these have been completed by the
War Department.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26

Wong Ujai Tong of San Francisco
and Chin Jon of Los Angeles, repu-
ted to be potato kings of the Pacific
coast. are in Yuma awaiting the ar
rival of 1000 Chinese coolies from,
San Francisco. If the United States
government permits the Orientals to
be shipped in bond they will be TAX
en- to Lower California, where the
wealthy Chinese are said to have
leased 1000 acres of land in the vi
cinity of Mexicali. It is announced
that the land will be planted in cot.
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
Leader Mann Is Loyal.
(Rv Initial DrnaaA

Washington, March 26.--Minority
Leader Mann, candidate for speaker,
says that he is willing to forego his
candidacy "in the interest of unanim-
ity," even though he believes the Re-
publicans can elect him if they try.
He says he favors non-partisan or
ganization now.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
Militiamen to COlOrs.
(By United Press)

Washington, March 26.-It is be-
lieved that virtually every militiaman
will be with his colors within one
week. In addition, far western mi
litiamen have been ordered out, 1T
has been officially announced. The
militia will be used in guarding
bridges, arsenals, navy yards and pub
lie buildings so as to prevent the
Germans from spying or attempting
their destruction. In the meantime
the army and navy are recruiting to
their full strength.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
Asks U. S. Steel to Cooperate.
(By United Press)

Philadelphia, March 26.-Through
the National Council of Defense the
Navy Department has renewed an ef-
fort for more favorable agreements
with the United States Steel Corpora
tion for vast quantities of metal re-
CURED in preparations. 1t is also
announced that it will endeavor to
open submarine chaser bids Wednes-
day instead of Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
To Increase Marine Corps.
(By United Press)

Washington, March 26.-President
Wilson, through an executive order.
has authorized an immediate increase
in the marine corps to 1850 men.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
Russia Prepares for Attack.
(By United Press)

Petrograd, March 26.-Russia ia
convinced that the Germans western
treats preliminary to drive on Pet
rograd. Men and munitions are mass
ing on the border and as result al
of the Russian parties have united for
the safety of the nation.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
German Spy to Prison.
(RU TYpifod Drossl

New York, March 26.-George Vaux
Bacon, a German spy suspect, plead
ed guilty to a conspiracy to start a
military enterprise against friendly
nation on American soil. He was SEN
fenced to one year and one day in a
federal prison.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
Germany Is Beyond Pale.
(By United Press)

| w ONfeSu : SoSJ
Washington, March 26.-Practica
~ accusing Germany of regarding
treaties as scraps of paper, the Amer
ican note regarding reconstruction Of
the 179 treaty informed the Kaiser
that further engagements were use-
less. 1t is added that America was
seriously considering whether or not
Germany's fragrant violations" had
not also abrogated all of the trea-
ties.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
H0llweg, to Propose Peace.
\ (By United Pross)

Amsterdam, March 26.-Intimation
are had that Chancellor Hollweg will
make another peace suggestion in the
Keichstag. Thursday. This is contained
in Berlin dispatches received here. 1t
is also reported that the Chinese min
lister to Germany has formally de-
manded his passport.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
To Submit State Defense.
(By United Prsss)

Sacramento, March 26.--Governor
Stephens was at his desk early, rush
ing the state defense council plans.
He expects to submit them to the leg
islature within two days. Until then
no announcements will be made.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-26
Appam Given to Owners.
(By United Press)

Washington, March 26.-The Unit
&c States Supreme Court today ord
cred mandate issued Immediately
turning over the German prize ship
Appam and cargo to its British own
ers.