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Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
WILL CLASH ON COAST
CENTRAL football ELEVEN is
STILL PRACTICING.
Expects to Be in the Finals for the
Pigskin Championship of
Southern California.

Central's football team is hard at
work on difficult football in prep
ration for their trip "outside" for
he Southern California interscholas-
ic semi-finals fight.
Eight teams. including that OF
Central, will clash in the first round
of the semi-finals. There will be two
rounds of the semi-finals, and the two
teams remaining after the battle OF
the semi-finals, and these two teams
will go into the final fracas.
South Pasadena and Santa Monica
high schools start the first round by
heir game next Saturday. The other
schools to play will be Eel Centre,
Manual Arts, San Diego, Fullerton
and the two winners of the Citrus
League and Los Angeles County cham
pionships.
Pomona is picked to win the Citrus
league championship and Long Beach
picked to win the Los Angeles coun-
Y championship.
Seven games will decide the South
rn California title.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
MUST ENLIST OR COME HOME.
Roundup of 200 Americans in Paris
Wearing Ambulance Uniforms.
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Nov. 28.-The Paris Herald
eports that more than 200 young
wearing the uniforms OF
mbulance drivers have been rounded
up by the American military authori-
les. The numbers of their passports
were taken, and they were told to call
t headquarters where all but five
appeared. There they were informed
gain that they must enlist in some
branch of the active service overseas
or they would be sent back to Amer
ca, where they would be dealt with
the circumstances warranted. AS
or the five who did not appear at
Headquarters, the Herald adds, it is
reported that when they are found
hard measures against them will be
aiken.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
MUST FURNISH
THREE PHOTOS
FOR IDENTIFICa. A.
TlON CARDS ARE MANY.
NO FEE is REQUIRED
iRUSH OF THOSE WHO WANT TC
GET ACROSS LIN =.
immigration Inspector Musgraye /,
Swamped With Requests for
Cards of Identification.

immigration Inspector in Charge
Nusgrave did not know there were So
many people in Imperial Valley who
had business calling them daily into
Mexico until the scramble to get pass
crts or Identification cards began, g
few days ago.
He is making out cards just about
fast as the local photographers ca,
axe pictures, and that's pretty fast
nth all the help they can obtain
81 am going ahead and doing the
est can in my judgment, in the ab
ence of explicit instructions from
Washington" said Mr.. Musgrave to
day. 'It should be understood tha
he Identification card is not pass
ort Those that are issued here are
eally just substitutes for passports
nd later they may be retired. O.,
aiken up, and the holders. many il
OF all, be required to obtain regular
passports.
"My object is to protect the local
usiness men and people having le
itimate reasons for going across tbs
inc, just as far,as l can, and to avoid
n interruption of business, OF of worl
of all kinds, on and after December ]
do not believe the Department Of
State had in vie wthe placing of an!
restrictions that would hamper ir.
ld1stry or production, but, rather, to
safeguard the country from aiier
nemies who had too mary privci-
eyes in coming and going.
"With the Identification card, per-
ons whose business interests lie
cross the line, or who have occasion
cross in the transaction Of Their
usiness,may go and come at will, sc
ong as ther cards are in effect. !
8 not required that they go over the
inc every day, or come back into
fnited States territory daily. as some
eem to have gained an impression
"I wish to state for the further in
ormation of the public that there is
cost or fee in connection with the
btaining of the Identification cards
he applicant must furnish three
photographs of himself, and this, Of
curse, at his own expense, hut there
S no other cost"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28

SUGAR CONCERNS
RANCHERS SAY REFINERS GET
ALL THE PROFIT.
BEFORE GRAND JURY
W OOLW INE CONFERS WITH
FOOD COMMISSIONER MERRITT
hakeup of the Business of Refining
Beet Sugar in Prospect in
Southern California.
RANCHERS SAY REFINERS GE'
ALL THE PROFIT.
BEFORE GRAND JURY
OOLWIN CONFERS WITH
FOOD COMMISSIONER MERRITT
iBy Associated Press)


San Francisco, Nov. 2S.-That the
,os Angeles county grand jury is in
vestigating alleged profiteering in
beet sugar by the refining companies
,as stated here today by District At
orney Woolwine Of Los Angeles coun-
y, who is here to confer with Food
Commissioner Ralph P. Merritt.
John Newberry of Riverside coun-
y told Woolwine and the food COM
missioner that thousands of acres of
available beet land was not planted
last year because of the refiners in
rabbing all the profits. He stated
hat there was a movement of beet
'rowers for the planting of beans and
rain this year because of the low
rices for beets paid by the refin-
rs.
George Rolph, in charge Of the sug-
r department of the federal food ad-
ninistration, and the head of large
efining interests, promised that con-
itions would be ameliorated. The re-
iners are said to have offered the
growers an insrease of so cents per
ton on new contracts.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
OCCUPATION
0FDENMARK
THREATENED
GERMANY TO SEIZE COUNTRY
AS BASE, NORWAY REPORT.
CONFERENCE OF KINGS
NORWAY STRONGLY LEANING
TOWARD THE ALLIES.
Believed That Country Is to Offer q
Base on Her Shores for Entente
Naval and Land Forces.

Associated Press War Review, Nov.
28.-Germany has Threatened to seize
and occupy the major portion of Dem
mark, in case Norway comedies the
Allies a base, according to informa-
tion coming from Copenhagen.
That the convention of rulers Of
Norway, Denmark and Sweden at
Chistiana tomorrow was for the pur-
pose of considering this crisis, was
stated at Copenhagen.
The imperial German government
reported to the Scandinavian rulers
that it had been informed that Nor
way was about to aid the Allies, by
the cession of a base and active aid
in the victualling and transportation
of troops and naval supplies. That
Germany proposed to occupy Denmark
as a counter measure was the threat
made.
Representatives Of all the Allied
powers will meet in Paris to deter
mine the basis of joint action against
the Central powers, and possibly to
decide on the future policy toward
Russia.
The British are encountering more
stubborn resistance as they press to-
wards Cambria from the west.
Heavy fighting is in progress
around Fontaine de Notre Dame and
near Bourbon wood.
The Teutons continue to hurl fresh
troops against the Italian defenders
in the passes to the Venetian plains.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
HASTEN LAGUNA
DAM CONNECTION
SAY WATER USERS
BUSINESS MEN AND
LAND OWNERS GET TOGETHER.
TO GO TO WASHINGTON
RECEIVE ASSURANCES FROM
DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT.
Believe That Engineers Plan Viii
Not Avert Water Shortage
Next Year.

Congress will be asked by the com
mittee of the Imperial Valley Water
Users Association to pass a bill en-
bling this valley to connect with the
.aguna dam, the bill to stipulate the
Ost and terms.
The committee will also urge the
arly completion by the District of
survey for canal to carry 5000
ec0nd-feet of water, at such a grade
$ will permit it to serve an ALL
American canal.
Doubt that the new gate, dredges
nd channel-straighening designed by
he consulting engineers, b cost near
y two million dollars, will be suffi-
lent to insure adequate water for
rops next summer, led farmers and
usiness men from every section of
he valley to join yesterday in forcing
he Laguna canal connection project
completion by July /.
AHc ulSii, IlcctiiiS III Cic bdi pt!i =
Worth hotel, formed permanent Or
anization called the h~)erial Water
Jsers' association. There were two
essiOns, and a conference with the
irectors of the Irrigation District.
Hartman Lack, of the association,
eading the delegation which inter-
iewed the District directors, distinct
y stated that the new body of farm
RS and business men desired to CO.
perate with the District, but wanted
Immediate action in the matter of
igging the canal connection with La
una dam.
First Survey Completed.
General Manager Clarke told the
elegation that the first survey, TO-
temporary canal to carry 1900 sec-
nd-feet of water, was completed
r>m the siphon drop to the Alamo
hannel, and that the survey of the
econd canal, to carry 5000 second
eet, would be completed in three
yeeks.
Supervisor Beal reflected the dis
abstraction of the farmers over this
Continued on Page Two)
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
START CAMPAIGN
AGAINST DRIVERS
HERIFF WARNS TRAFFIC VIO-
LATORS HE is AFTER THEM
SOME LIGHTS TOO HIGH
ALL LIGHT OFFENDERS WE.I
BE GIVEN SHORT SHRIFT.
All Auto Owners Are Advised
Brush Up on State Traffic Laws
Previous to Saturday Morning.

Sheriff Applestill has instructed hi
len to begin campaign against vic
ators of the state traffic laws, be
inning Saturday. Although he is civ
ing the needless this warning, it
robable that his catch of violator
will be heavy for few days and tina
the county treasury will be great
enriched by fines.
There are many habitual violator
the headlight laws in the valley
notably the stage lines. Visiting at
t,ists say that there are hundreds O
machines in the Valley which thro,
the glare of their headlights full
he face of the passing machine.
here are also many movable spot
iphts. The headlights should be
effected that they center on a spo
0 feet in front of the automobile
nd the glare should be entirely elm
mated.
Tail lights will be demanded aft
= Saturday, except on we'll lighte,
ity streets. There have been man
ccidents due to lack of tail lights
There are many autos with tn
wrong number plates on them. Thes
will be given especial attention.
The city marshal also states that h
will he after traffic yiolators in tn
ity hot and heavy after the first {
the month.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
GERMANS KEEP VERY BUSY.
Reports Open Efforts to
Keep PetrOgrad Stirred Up.

Ambassador Francis at Petrograd
has reported that German propagan-
dists are now carrying on almost open
ly their activities to keep affairs un-
ettled in the Russian capital, says a
ispatch from Washington.
The ambassadors message, dated
Tuesday, said all Americans in Petro-
grad and Moscow were safe and that
those at Moscow had decided to remain.
Eighteen Americans had left Petro-
grad on special train for the Swed-
ish frontier.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
(BY Associated Tress)

Washington, Nov. 28.-Nothing
officially has been heard from the
American ambassador to Russia
regarding the peace moves of the
BOlsheviki, it was announced at
the State Department.
The American ambassador had
been instructed to ask for pass
ports for himself and the men,
bers of the Russian consular serv-
ice, in case separate negotiations
for peace were entered into by
the Russians.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
Clothing Burned.

Several articles of clothing being
in machine in the rear of
he w. E. Gray haberdashery caught
ire this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the
fire department making a quick run.
Firemen carried from the scene large
tank of gasoline and removed the blaz-
ing washer to a vacant lot nearby.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
READ DE SAULLES LETTER.
Will Use Letter in Attempt to Under.
mine Neglect Story.
(By Associated Press)

Mineola, L. l., Nov. 27-A letter
telling her husband it is the "great
est regret of her life that she is not
able to make him a good wife," was
read at the cross-examination of Mrs.
De Saulles, now on trial for murder.
Indications are that the prosecution
will use the letter in an attempt to
undermine the defendants story Of
"indifferent neglect"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
(By Associated I'resS)

Petrograd, Nov. 2S.-The revolution
nv committee at Minsk reports the
evolt of General Baluef, commander
fthe western front, who refused to
egotiate an armistice with the Ger
mans. He has been replaced by a
1t is announced that the
Aaximalists have secured control of
'askent, the capital of Russian Tur-
erton, after four days fighting, and
that they have seized the customs
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
RELATIVES LOOK
INTO DEATH OF
MRS.W|TH|NGTON
ASK WHY BODY WAS SHIPPED
OUT OF COUNTY IN HURRY.
UNDERTAKEN BLAMED
CORONER MAY TAKE ACTION IN
ALLEGED LAW VIOLATION.
Why the Beautiful Wife of Cafe Pro-
prietOr Chose to Die Is Mys-
terry to Friends.

Relatives of Mrs. Charles Withing-
on, who died under mysterious cir
umstances pointing to suicide, IN a
est house in Calexico Sunday night,
re here today trying to clear up un-
nswered questions in connection with
er death.
One of these questions is "Why was
he body removed from the county
without the knowledge of the coro-
err"
They do not believe that she COM
lifted suicide, stating that she was one
{ the happiest of mortals.
Coroner Peterson stated that he may
axe action in the case, as Undertaken
lens and the attendent physician did
OF notify him of the death--a direct
;olation of the law.
1t was stated last night that Mrs.
Wilmington left Los Angeles for Ca
exico, Sunday morning, rather ur-
tremendously, leaving word with the
aretaker of the place to send several
f her best suits to her at that place
'ithout delay.
She arrived in Calexico Sunday
vening. She went down the princi-
al street, hoping to meet her husband.
sy chance she met a man who was
ooking after the Wilmington winter
ONE there. She asked him where her
usband was and he told her that Mr..
Wilmington had gone up the valley,
probably to Imperial.
"Well,' she is said to have replied,
I'll go on down to the house. If you
ee my husband, tell him am at the
ouse, and when you have done your
rrand you'd better come down, too"
Found Dying.
Some time afterward the man went
own to the house and found Mrs.
Wilmington there in the throes Of
cath. He called DR.. Rice and the lat
er hurried her to the sanitorium in
is auto. Mr.. Wilmington returned to
'alexico about o'clock, heard of the
ragedy and FASTENED to the hospital.
lis wife was unconscious, and she
led an hour later without having
nade any explanation of her alleged
ct. The only words she is said to
ave spoken were to the attending
MUSICIAN. When he asked her what
made her sick, she is said to have
ointed to bichloride bottle on the
able and replied:
81 took some of that"
Mr.. Wilmington declared he is of the
elief that his wife took the bichloride
y accident.
"After l went into business at Mex
,ali about three years ago." he said,
we used to live at Calexico. But last
ear we lived at Venice, and this year
ye have occupied an apartment at the
'inkle Arms, Los Angeles, so the Ca
exico place has been looked after by
n old fellow who lived next door.
"The house was all equipped for
| ahitation and I'-.~I 49, - -
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
NOLAN FOR TRIAL.
Next Case to Come Up in Bomb Plot
Case at San Francisco.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, Nov. 2S.-The dis
trict attorney announced today that
the next defendant to be tried in the
preparedness parade bomb murder cases
will be Edward Nolan, labor union
official. Israel Weinberg was acquit-
ted on the same charges, yesterday, as
Nolan will be tried on.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28

PetrOgrad, Nov. 28.-At the
headquarters of the BOlsheviki
this morning it was officially an
nOunced that the representatives
of Ensign Krylenke, the Bolshev-
Xxi commander in chief, had
crossed to the German side and
had entered into negotiations
with the German military authOri-
lies regarding peace.
That the armistice between
Russia and Germany was already
in effect was the statement CIV
en- out at headquarters. Russian
soldiers from the northern and
western fronts have arrived in
Petrograd in large numbers du-
ring the last few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
(By Associated Press1

London, Nov. 28.-A Reuter- Petro-
rad dispatch says the Spanish repre-
entative at Petrograd, acknowledging
he Bolsheviki note regarding peace,
aid he would do all in his power to
ontribute to the peace "for which the
yhole Of humanity thirsts."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
Six Sailors Drown.
(By Associated pressJ

(By ASSoclatcu PreSSJ
Baltimore, Nov. 28.-Six Hollanders
were drowned and nine rescued, from
the capsizing of a launch carrying
them to three Dutch steams in port
of which they were members of the
crews.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
GERMANS MASS
FOR Bic DRIVE
ITALIANS ARE STEELING THEM
SELVES FOR THE ATTACK.
FRENCH ARE ARRIVING
HEARS A GREAT
TEUTON OFFENSIVE COMING
Allied Nations Sending Aid to Italy in
Her Endeavor to Stem the
TeutOn TioE.
v HEARS A GREAT
TEUTON OFFENSIVE COMING
(By AssOciatalPress)

Washington, Nov. 28-Official Ital-
ian dispatches forecast still greater
Teutonic offensive on the Piave front.
Elaborate preparations have been
made by the German and Austrian
commanders for a mighty effort to
break through the river barrier to the
plains.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
(By Associated Press)

Petrograd, Monday, Nov. 26.-It is
stimated that from 80 to 35 per cent
the eligible voters participated yes
t,rday in the election of delegates to
he constituent assembly. Many wom-
e. voted. The Bolsheviki campaigned
n placarded armored cars.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
(By Associated PresS)

London, Nov. 28.-The Morning Post
Petrograd correspondent reports that
II the militant cadets and virtually
II officers of anti Bolshevii troops in
he Moscow district have gone to join
he Cossack leader Kaledines.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
lRy Assoc;atelPressl

Amsterdam, Nov. 28.--Berlin denies
he rumor that First Quartermaster
General Won Luedendorff has gone to
the Russian front but says he is at
the western front.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
American Steamer TorpedOed.
(By Associated E'y ess)

London, Nov. 27.-A Corunna dis
patch says the American steamship
Acaton was torpedoed Sunday. Twen-
ty-one survivors were landed. Three
boats are missing.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
More Arrests Coming.
(By Associated Press)

Seattle, Nov. 28.-More arrests are
predicted in connection with the al
legged plot of Italians in the Northwest
cities to aid Germany by assassinating
Italy's king and fomenting disturban-
ces in the United States. More than
seventy have been detained.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
Navy Takes Tin.
(By Associated Fress)

Washington, Nov. 28.-The Gamers
rotest to the government against the
ommandeering of tin revealed that the.
navy had taken all in New York ware
ouses.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
(By Associated Fress)

Rome, Nov. 2S.-Italian batteries, in
cooperation with bombardments and
irplane flights, have conducted a con-
entrated fire on enemy troops massed
in a movement on the Asiago plateau,
he Primolano basin and on the Mid
lie Piave front to break through the
Italian lines. b
French and British regiments have
cen brought up and British guns are
ow aiding the Italians.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28

Press Liners are reaG by those who
want work? Do you need help for tha
anch?
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
Italian Crisis Past
(By Associated Press)

London, Nov. 28.-Major General Maurice director
of military operations at the London office, said
today
1t now is time to say definitely that the crises in
Italy, the north front where the Germans have pushed
to the Piave river has passed"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
USE GERMAN SHIPS.
Those in Brazilian Ports to Be Used
for Transportation Of Food.
BY Associated press)

Rio Janeiro, Nov. 28.-The Brazilian
government has arranged to use thirty
German ships in Brazilian ports for
provisioning the Allies.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
RUSSIA BEGINS
PEACE PARLEYS
WITH GERMANY
OIL SHEVIKI CO M M A N ID f r
CROSSES GERMAN BOUNDARY
kRYLENKE ON MISSION
HAS NOT BEEN
OFFICIALLY ADVISED.
elieved That Upon the Official Ad-
vice the American Legation
Will Be Withdrawn.
HAS NOT BEEN
OFFICIALLY ADVISED.
(By Associated Press)

Petrograd, Nov. 28.--The German
commander received Krylenkos' repre-
entatives and informed them that the
ermans officially consented to imme-
d ate negotiations for an armistice on
al fronts. They set December 2 for
tie conference.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
OuSeS.
Many Are Lost.
nv Associatel Press)

(By Associe teal preSs)
Washington, Nov. 28.-Sixty-three
re missing from the torpedoed steam
r Actaeon.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
PERSHING PHONES LONDON.
Sends Greetings to Ambassador Page
on New Telephone Line.
(By Associated Tress)

(By ASSOc1atsd FfeSS1
London, Nov. 28.-General Per-
shing sent greetings to Ambassador
Page in the first message over the
wire connecting the Ameri-
can field headquarters with the Amer
lean military headquarters at Lon
den.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28

Where to Go Thanksgiving Afternoon.
Turkey shoot at Woodland Park.-Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28

Dance
Tomorrow night at Woodland Park.
Advs VI ~ ui1k u.4
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28

>sH~ssI~ ps~~ss~ '-'
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-28
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-19
STOCKS AND BONDS

made in front of the r. H. Barr garage
On Main street.
\ crowd Of young people Will 90 10
Wood Grove tonight 10 attend caAe
walk.
w. s. Gillian was at wheeling yes
tcraay on business.
Mrs. Mary Logan Is moving into the
McWi!lIams property on Main s'feet
today.
Quite q number Of mon are AT "ork
nj the Dulcn Coal company's new mine
west of town, and they expect to nave
Il supply Of the black diamond on '"'
platform In few days.
Sheriff Osborn Of ST. ClairsVii'e was
hero On important business yesterday.
An auto hack load will 20 TO camp
Sherman Sunday 10 visit our ooys lha'
arr: training there. -.
Edward Simpson Is home from st.
Clnirsvillc.
Leave items Of interest for this paper
nj croft Kinncy's shaving parlor.
Judge John NicOlls and James Reese
of 81. Clairsvillc. will deliver addresses
IN tho high school building MONDAY
evening. October %, at p. m.
James Sells. who has been conhneo
n his home for several months. Is able
IN be on the street again. Mr.. sells -
The oldest citizen in town.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-10-19
BELMONT

Mr.. Dewitt Kemp was 4 caller at
Belmont Fri'iay.
Miss Mabel Hatcher was shopping At
Hunter Friday.
Mrs. Hattie Prize md thirlrs tiirts
visited at Henry Girts. Of route 3 sun
day.
Mr.. Byron Kemp AMI son Allen passed
thrnugh Nv, vicinity Mondny.
Mrs. =. T. Hatcher visited AT III"
h"n," Of Emmett Powell nj Tartina ON"
day last week.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Horny Jcnwoin arr,
Emmett Powell of Mt. H"rah attended
church at Zion Sunday.
Mr.. ll"ury ,;alI"n was y caller Al
Hrlm"nI Wednesday.
Mrs. BESSIE Kemp mud children and
Miss Nnra Turns uf near bethesda al
tended church ut AT. Zion Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Hatcher and
rhi!lr"u "f Euutc . spent Saturday ami
Sunday with nom" folks at l.ampsvill"'
Mr. and Mrs Stanley Moor" IF l;cl-
mont HiG~" visited ut T. j. llaichrr'*
at lamr,vill" sunday.
Mr. Sanford Mlhoan were calling NJ
James N"rmau'S sunday.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Jerry Hatcher "f IoWn
are. visiting friends and relatives IN thia
vicinity.
Mr.. anh Mrs. I'll Juuwcin "f sky
~, e.! passed through the vicinity
Thursday.
Several FROM Hunter attended the
prayer meeting at Zion Wednesday,
night.
Miss NtIl:. thatcher is visiting her
sister. Mrs Emmett Powell. at Cartina
this week.
In,- q