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Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
Ell CENTR0 WILL
v Leo N {
SAN DIEGO

When the San Diego business mems
excursion arrives in Ell Centre and
the Valley next Friday afternoon
there will be something doing" un-
til they leave Sunday morning for
their homes, if the plans outlined by
the FL Centre Chamber of Commerce
at the meeting of the board of di-
rectorS last night are carried out.
The program includes an automobile
ride through the rich farming dis
trictS of the Valley. visit to Ca
lexico, Hoitville, Brawley and 1mpe-
rial, and reception and banquet IN
El Centre. Reports frol.i San Diego
indicated that more than 100 men,
representing every leading business
house and bank in the Coast city,
will make up the excursion party. 1t
is hoped to give the visitors, many
Of whom have never before seen :he
Valley, the best idea possible of the
resources of this community and
let them see what produce it is pos
sible to ship over the new railroad
when completed to the harbor.
Imperial Valley is to have Chau-
tauqua in April. The board of di-
rectors decided last night to get be-
hind the plan to put on a Redpa'h
Chautauqua here and will begin
campaign for the sale of season tick
cts soon. The. Chautaqua will last
seven days and will be held in a big
tent in the uptown section of the
city. The entire Valley is to be askeo
to cooperate to help make the first
Chautauqua a success.
The board adopted a resolution en-
dorsing the Brawley -Indio road. Cop
les of this resolution will be for.
warded to Senator Evans and Rep
lesentative Wills at Sacramento II
the hope of Fastening work in thi:
highway. A resolution was adopted
strenuously opposing the bill intro
duced by Representative Doran bf
San Diego, doing away with the pro
vision permitting boards of supervi-
sors to levy per cent tax for pub.
lefty purposes.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
RAILROADS MAY BE PUT
UNDER FEDERAL LAW

That all railroad properties in the
country may be taken away from the
tax jurisdiction of the various states
and used hereafter exclusively for
federal revenue is the startling as
sertion of Max Thelen, president of
the National Association of Railroad
Commissioners, outlined in letter 70
the California Tax Commission.
At the present time, President The
len points out, there is a definite pro-
posal before the Newlands joint con-
gressional committee to have the fed
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
T FASnIONSHOV
FORSHOPP[RS
IN FL CENTRO

Differing from the fashion shows
Of the larger cities in magnitude only,
the window displays of Ell Centro's
retail merchants disclose bewilder-
ing array of choice offerings from the
fashion capitals Of the world that arc
at once the surprise and joy of the
many shoppers.
Beneath the shaded arcaded areas
of Main street may be found riot
of exquisite color combinations and
variety of modes from the worlds
foremost courturiers. From the col
orful conceptions it would seem as
though the artisans had CLEANED the
geld from the eternal sunlight of
Imperial Valley and woven it into the
many intricate and beautiful de-
signs shown for Milady's de,ectation.
The incouciance of joy is in the
spring notes, and in the high lights
from the multi-coloring of the smart
models, and the artistry of the Win
dow trimmers.
The wonderful display typifies the
metropolitan character of Ell Centro's
merchants and the discriminating
tastes of their patrons. 1t further
demonstrates most emphatically that
the "trade at home" principle is the
foundation of a community's prosper
ity, and that the misguided >individu-
as who still persist in going to "::he
city" for their merchandise are not
only deluding themselves, but injuring
their own city by so doing.
'Twere folly, indeed, for a mere
male to attempt a detailed descrip-
ton of the motifs and of the chic
models of frocks, hats, smart boots,
embroidered laces, silver and gold
pumps, semi-tailored effects, silk
sport suits and Copenhagen blue
crepe de chine gowns with their linn
itless accessories in way of lingerie,
silken hosiery, ETC., shown in the gor-
geous show windows of Varney Bros,
ID CaIOlIIoii ~ w., IlODuy D, LiPp-
mans, Turbett's and others.
And that the foibles and vanities
of men have not been overlooked is
shown in display of the latest accept
ed correct models of spring suits,
shoes, neckwear, shirtings and hosi-
cry.
Even the material comforts of life
are attractively shown in the spa
cious show windows of the Imperial
Valley Hardware Company and other
stores. From grand pianos, victrolas,
draperies, fine furniture and twin
/ eds to Hoosier kitchen cabinets is
shown substantial lines of standard
goods at regular prices.
If it were not for the high cost
of white paper, whole lot more rea-
sons might be given why Ell Centro's
own Carnival Of Costumes and per-
n.anent exhibit of home furnishings
are a credit to Imperial Valley. Go see
them yourself. Take the wife along.
You may come home lighter in purse,
but the Joy of living will be greater,
end your pride and faith in Ell Cen
tro a hundredfold stronger.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
WHATCHAMA COLUMN.
Butter.

Why do restaurants keep up the
pretense Of serving butter?
In the first place the stuff they
serve would be an insult to any self
respecting creamery, and in the Sec
ond place they don't serve enough of
It to make worth while chasing with
a knife.
a pat of restaurant butter these
days is about as big as a germ and
almost as visible. 1t is so small, in
TACT, that it can stand in the middle
IF its chip and be a days journey
from the edge in any direction.
There was a time when restaurant
Jutter covered a multitude of bread.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02

eral government assume practically
all the powers which the states now
exercise over railroads. The taking
over of the right to tax railroads ex-
clusively for federal purposes has
also been suggested, although not yet
| formally incorporated as part of
the congression program.
The effect of such drastic action
by Congress would completely revo-
lutionize the revenue system of every
state in the Union. In California i.
would eliminate from state and local
taxation the property of the Southern
Pacific, Western Pacific, Salt Lake
and Santa Fe.
President Thelen commends the
California Tax Commission for TAX
ing the leadership in the call for a
congress of the states to consider
the constantly increasing difficulties
arising from the persistent encroach-
ment by Congress upon the tax do
main of the states. He suggests that
the proposed conference take up this
new problem for serious considera-
ton. The letter says, in part:
"In connection with the question
of governmental control of railways,
l desire to draw attention 70 the as
1ect of possible encroachment by the
federal government upon the sources
of state revenue. | refer to the plan
which the railroads are presenting to
the Newlands joint committee of the
Senate and the House Of Represen-
tatives.
"The railroads are urging the fed
eral congress to enact statute pro-
viding for the federal incorporation
Of all the railroads. This statute is
TO provide, among other matters, that
practically all the powers which the
states now exercise over railroads,
even in purely intrastate matters, are
to be taken away from them and
conferred on the federal government
Among the powers which are to be
divested from the states are the pow
ers over railroad rates, service,
equipment, safety and issue of secur-
tiles Of all railroads to any extent
engaged in interstate commerce. AS
practically all the railroads of the
United tSates are TO some extent en-
gagged in interstate commerce, the
ractical effect of this proposal would
be to deprive the states of the Union
of control, even in purely state mat
ters, of all the railroads of any i'm
rortance in the United States.
"The railroads say that they are
rot advocating, at the present time,
the taking away from the states Of
the power to tax railroad property.
They add, however, that This position
is being taken by them as a matter
of eXpediency because they do not
believe that their plan could be put
over if it included as one of it's eie-
ments the deprivation from the states
of the power to tax railroad proper
ty. However. if the federal incorpo-
ration plan of the railroads should be
enacted into law. it would be very
easy at the next session of Congress
OR thereafter to amend The statute
by eliminating few words and thus
take from the states all their power
to tax railroad property.
That the federal government could,
under the plan of federal incorpora-
ton of the railroads. by the insertion
of appropriate language, take from
the states all their powers to tax
railroad property, seems to be clear
from the decisions of the Supreme
Court of the United States"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
Save the Babies.

These are authentic quotations from
the pamphlet on babies by DR.. L. En-
nett Holt of Columbia and Dr.'Henry
L. K. Shaw of Union University:
Regularity in bottle feeding is very
important. Hold the bottle while the
taby eats. After he eats place him
upright and pa: his back, to bring
up the air he has swallowed. Then
place him in his crib, but don't rock
him. Never play with him after his
feeding. Don't let him suck an emp
ty bottle. Don't let him sleep with
the nipple in his mouth.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
"FIRST MONDAY" is ASSURED;
RANCHERS TO SELL
COTTON LANDS

Continued From Page One.)
for sale Monday will be worth several
thousand dollars. Even these farm
ers attending the sale out of mere
curiosity are expected to see some
animal or article displayed which will
meet their requirements.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
Redlight Act Invalid.
(By United Press)

(By United Pressl
San Francisco, March 2.-Superior
Judge Sturdevant has held the Red
light Abatement act invalid.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02

R. G. Horr, Fourth street and Holt
avenue, also obtaihed permit for a
$500 modern five-fpom bungalow.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
TO PROPERTY OWNERS:
Sign t1e 3 md Petition Promptly
Plea That is YOUR First Step
Tow ards Preventing Water
Shortage This Year.
Lis en- TO What the Stockholders of
No. IL Say:


of In,0erial Irrigation District have recommended
series Of improvements to our irrigation system as
being necessary to insure an adequate water supply
and prevent future water shortages; and
WHEREAS the necessity for said improve
ments is concurred in by the Chief Engineer of the
District and the officers of all the mutual water
. companies; and
WHEREAS the State Engineer has carefully
investigated the needs of our irrigation system and
has also reported that the proposed improvements
are necessary in order to safeguard our water sup
ply; and
WHEREAS, the loss to Imperial Valley from
any serious water shortage in any year would
equal the total cost of said improvements; and
WHEREAS it is imperative that the construc-
ton Of these improvements be commenced at the
earliest possible date; and
WHEREAS the only means whereby sufficient
funds can be expedtiously raised to construct said
improvements is by an issue of bonds; now there
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Tenth Annual Meeting
Of the Stockholders Of Imperial Water Company No.
u hereby approves the proposed bond issue of the
Imperial Irrigation District and pledge the District
cur support in the campaign for said bonds, and
that urge all property owners within the District
TO promptly sign the petition calling said bond elec-
ton.
Dated Imperial, Calif Feb. 13, 1917.
1Le Holp Ol every PIOPeICy OWIeI lS HeCcoodIy
to push this matter to successful issue. Sign the
petition and remind your neighbor that his help is
needed to prevent water shortage this year Do
your part, that the District can be at liberty to
do it's part in ample time,
The following places where will find the petitions:
Don Bitter Progress Office
F. A. Preston
w. Barton T.
First National Bank jim Crerar Barber Shop
El Centro National Bank McColloch Drug Store
Security Savings Bank P. c. Green Market
f. f. Bennett Valley School Supply
Holton Power
Irrigation District Office A. H. Grswold
Phil d. Swing Harry Maddox treasurer Irri-
J. Stewart Ross cation District
II. L. Barker c. f. Sprouse
John Loofbourow J. B. Parazette
Bales Walker Edgar Bros. Co.
A W. Swanson Imperial Valley Long Staple
w. L. Hill Cotton Growers Association
Clarence Conant Valley Lumber
J. l..
Frank Reading c. w. Collins, p NJ
Ray Edgar w. G. Coney
Dunaway Drug Store Gas Company
Roy Rumsey Varney Bros
A. =. Nuffer Hamilton Bros
Davis Drug Stores Imperial Valley
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
CHICAGO IA, ATHLETICS 6

Chicago, Aug. 19.-Chicago strength
ened it's hold on first place today by
defeating Philadelphia, IA to s, while
Boston lost to Cleveland. It was the
final game Of the Athletics in Chicago
and in the opening inning the locals
scored five runs and drove Myers off
the mound. They continued their as
sault on Anderson and scored two
more. Bacon then held them for a.
while, but more runs were scored in
the eighth. Russell had an easy time
with the visitors. but they started a
savage rally In the fifth inning when
Russell weakened and scored six runs.
whereupon Danforth took up the task
of stopping any further damage. The
score:
Philadelphia 90 0oosoo 90 e-12-2
Chicago ...... 52110 OO5 x-14-14-2
Myers. Anderson. Bacon and schang.
Haley; Russell, Danforth and Schalk
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
MADISON
Reception Planned for Newly
Commissioned Officers-Great
Northern Paper Co. Men Rep
resented at Town Meeting

A meeting of the women who are
sewing for wounded soldiers was held
Friday afternoon in their rooms in the
Blackwell block. Plans were formulated
for a reception to be given to the re-
Gently commissioned officers in this
village also to supply comfort bags to
such of the soldiers as do not already
have them.
Mrs. Mahala Renier and Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. S. Ward left town Saturday for
Boston to attend the national encamp-
ment Of the G. A. r. and allied bodies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amasa Gregory have
returned from Pittsfield, where they
went the first of the week to attend
the reunion of the 10Th Maine Regi-
ment of which Mr.. Gregory was a
n ember.
Corporal Jessie Hutchinson Of Co. E
of the End Maine Regiment arrived
home Friday night to spend a brief
furlough with his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. league and Mr..
and Mrs. Fl. G. Dunbar. of Wellesley
Hills, Mass, are passing the week at
MIR. leagues cottage at Lake Moxie.S
Mr.. and Mrs. George Haynes and
Mr.. and Mrs z. c. Gilman left town
Saturday on an automobile trip to
Portland. After a brief visit in Port
land, Mr.. and Mrs. Haynes will go to
Hudson. Mass, to visit friends for a
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Witham of Hud-
son Falls, n. Y, arrived in Madison
Friday, making the trip in their auto.
They are the guests Of Mr. Williams
father at his residence on Old Point
avenue. Mr.. Witham is well known
here, having been formerly superinten
dent Of the Great Northern Paper mill
for several years.
Otto Weston of Arson went Satur-
day morning to Camden to pass a two
weeks vacation with his uncle, E. c.
Fales, lobster fishing.
Messrs. Walter Dixon and Y. Hends-
bee went Saturday to Bangor to at
tend labor union meeting as repre-
sentatives of the unions in the Madi
son plant of the Great Northern paper
mill
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
DETROIT 2, WASHINGTON |

Detroit, Aug. 19.-Detroit defeated
Washington. to 1. in a pitchers bat
tie between Ehmke and Ayres today.
The winning run was scored in the
ninth inning when Burns singled and
made the circuit on Milan's error.
Cobb, coaching at third, touched
Burns as he was rounding that base
and Washington demanded that the
runner be called out. Umpire Hide
brand, however. said that as the ball
was too far away for a play to be
made the rule did not operate. Man
ager Griffith Of Washington has pro-
tested the game. The score:
Washington 20 % 1 0 o o 0 0-1-7-4
Detroit ......0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 x-2-6-0
Ayers and Ainsmith; Ehmke and
Yelle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
ST. LOUIS 4, new YORK |

st. Louis, Aug. 19.-Sotheron was a
puzzle to New York with men on bases
and the visitors lost their final game
of the season here to ST. Louis today.
to l. Mogridge was hit hard and his
support was unsteady. New York got
it's lone run in the fourth on a single,
a sacrifice and double by Pipp. In
this inning great catch by Shotton
with two on bases robbed Caldwell of
a possible triple and shut off two runs.
The score:
New York 90 1 0 0 0 0-1- IA
ST Louis ...... 90 2 0 20 I x4-1o-1
Mogridge and Walters; Sotheron and
SEVERED.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
WINSLOW

Mr.. and Mrs. George Baird and son
Alex, after passing their vacation at
Weber Pond returned home Friday.
Mrs. James McGinnis and Miss Helen
McGinnis Of Benton avenue have return
ed home after few weeks stop at York
Harbor.
Miss Nellie Cushing of Bangor Is the
guest of her cousin, Mrs. Frank Robarge.
Benton avenue.
Miss Alice Bates Of Haverhill, Mass
after a visit at the home OF Miss Mil
dred Robarge has returned to the nome
of her grandmother, Mrs. j. w. Bates
at Lisbon.
Frank Stewart is confined to his homo
by illness.
Murray Decker Of Brighton, after a
visit at the home Of his aunt, Mrs. John
G. Murray, left Saturday morning for
his nome.
Mrs. Mary White is entertaining her
sister and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
ireland Of Bangor.
Alice Louise, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John G. Murray. has returned from a
three weeks VlSlL dl tile hoiiio ~ AANN
grand "a rents at Brighton.
Mrs. George Libby and children of Ben
ton are guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Ole Hanson.
Ralph Bates is quite i'll at his home on
Benton avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Suite and daugh-
ters Airline and Margaret and sons Har-
old, Harvey and Richard. accompanied
by Miss Ethel Lewis of Canaan, leave
Monday morning for Ocean Point, where
they will pass a few weeks.
On account of the heavy shower Friday
evening the attendance at the Grange
meeting was small Speakers will be
present and give a talk on the equal suf-
frage question at later date. The next
Grange meeting will be held Friday eve
ning Sept. Z.
Rev. c. f. Walsh Of Patten, who sup
piled the pulpit Sunday at the Congrega-
tional church. stopped at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Henderson, daugh-
ter Margaret and sons Thomas and
lanes. who have been passing several
weeks at webber pond, arrived home
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
CINClS 5, new YORK 0

New York, Aug. 19.--Cincinnati de-
feated New York here today, 8 to 0, in
the first National League game ever
played in Manhattan Borough on a
Sunday. The game was preceded by a
patriotic band concert, the receipts 60
ing to fund for dependents Of the
e9th New York Regiment. The s9th at
tended the game in a body, marching
across the field before the game. A ball
autographed by President Wilson was
auctioned off to James Butler for $500.
Toneys great pitching stopped the
Giants. as he allowed only five hits.
Demaree weakened in the fifth when
Cincinnati scored two runs on News
single, Toney's base on balls and
Groh's double. Anderson, who succeed
ed Demaree. was ineffective, letting in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20

Two-base hit, Hooper Three-base hit.
Chapman Stolen bases. Lewis. Chapman.
Sacrifice hit Klepfer. Sacrifice fly.
Wambsganss. Double plays. Thomas and
Barry; o'Neill and Evans; Hooper and
Hoblitzell; wambsganss and Harris Left
On bases. Boston 7, Cleveland 4. First base
on errors. Cleveland 1. Base on balls,
Jones 2, Pennock 1, Klepfer 3. Hits and
earned runs, Jones and in 4; Pennock
and in 4; Klepfer and in .. Struck
out, Jones 3. Kiepfer 3. Umpires. Owen
and Nallin. Time, 201.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
HELD FOR HIGH
WAY ROBBERY

Lewiston, Me, Aug. 17.-Rocco La
Fortunas of New York city was held
Friday in $500 bonds for the grand
jury, charged with highway robbery
upon William William, an Austrian, at
Leeds Junction Friday morning. Will
han says he was in the waiting room
when Fortunas invited him out to have
bite to eat and when they got out
side the station, thrust a 3s automatic
pistol in his face and demanded his
money.
He had no money, but an order on
the Maine Central Railroad for two
weeks pay. which he was on his way
to Portland to collect. Fortunas then
made him open his bundle and took
out ST. worth of the contents. For
tunas pleaded guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
PORTLAND TEAM
WILL CONTINUE

Portland. Me-. Aug. 19-Portland viii
will have a baseball team next year.
This was assured Saturday afternoon
when Hiram Abrams, club owner,
made the announcement in the press
box.
There have been many who figured
that though Mr.. Abrams bought the
team out of love for his home town,
he wouldn't care to hold 1t here for
more than one season. Mr.. Abrams
assured the scorers, however, that he
is happy as a baseball owner and
wouldn't think of passing 1t up.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20

The log of the wireless operator OF
the British trawler Floandi. which was
sunk in the Adriatic Sea when Aus
trian cruisers attacked a feet of mine
drifters, has been placed on exhibition
in the National War Museum at Lon
don. It contains the entry which the
wireless operator Douglas NJ. Harris
was making at the moment when he
was killed by a shrapnel bullet. Har-
ris had continued to send and receive
messages while the trawler was being
y;ddled by shells.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
Rum Case Appealed at Bangor

Police who raided the bottling works
of Jacob N. Ross at Bangor testified
in court Friday that they found 20
quarts of whisky and three quarts Of
brandy hidden in barrels Of broken
glass. Ross appealed from a fHe of
800 and costs and 50 days in jail.
with six months in default Of hne-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
st. Louis Swaps Three

St. Louis, Mo, Aug. ia deal was
Saturday between the st.
Louis Americans and the Columbus AS
sociation club by which Earl Hamil-
ten, pitcher. James Park, pitcher, and
James Park, pitcher and Grover Hart
ley. catcher. are exchanged by the ST.
Louis club for Grover Lowdermilk,
pitcher. Ray Demitt, outfielder, and
Walter Gerber. shortstop.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
CLEVEL TRIMS RED S0x I T02
BREAKING even ON THE SERIES

one run in the eighth with Wild
pitch and another with a wild throw
to the plate. The score:
Cincinnati 80 0-6-7.1
New York 80 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-6-6
Toney and Wingo; Demaree, Ander-
sen, Perritt and Rariden.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
Alexander and Throckmorton

Boston, Aug. 19.-Frederick B. Alex
ander and Harold Throckmorton of
New York Saturday won the final
match of the national patriotic doubles
lawn tennis match this year took the
place of the national doubles cham
pionship. They defeated Irving c. Rice
and H C. Johnson Of this city in
straight sets. 1l-9. ga, 6-4, on the
courts of the Longwood Cricket Club.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20

Cleveland. Aug. 1s.-Cleveland broke
even on the series with Boston by win
ming todays game Z to 2 The locals
drove Jones from the box in the fourth
inning and also touched up Pennock. the
hitting of Smith and Chapman featuring
Klepfer, while hit rather freely. kept the
hits scattered except in the fourth inning
1t was the first game started by Jones
for Boston this year. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-20
Gus Getz Drafted

Newark. N. J.. Aug. 19.-Gus Getz.
third baseman of the Newark team, In
the National army Saturday. Getz
claimed exemption because he was
married, but the exemption board ruled
that his wife could support herself.