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Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
WAITING TO SEE RESULT.
Question of Chinese Importation
Largely Experimental Thus Far.

District Attorney Galen Nichols has
just received a letter from the Stat,
Council of Defense, relating to the
immigration of bonded Chinese
through the United States, from Pa
cific ports and into the Mexican sec
ton of Imperial Valley.
AS regards any further immigra-
ton of the like, the State Council
says that the government has recent
ly allowed the transportation of 500
of these Chinese, and it now waiting
to see what the possible effect will
be, and whether or not these Chinese
will attempt to get across the border
again. This would force the govern
ment to go to the expense of deport.
ing these men back to China. If, on
the other hand, the Chinese had beer
landed on the Mexican coast and ther
crossed the border, the government
would only have to send them across
the border again.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
THESE MEN ARE
CERTIFIED FOR
ARMY SERVICE
22J WHO HAVE NOT APPLIED
FOR LOCAL EXEMPTION.
181 WANT DISCHARGE
AMONG THE ACCCl TANCr., Is
FOUND OnE HINDU.
Cff;cial List as Certified to District
jOard of Appe iis ny Local En-
emptiOn Board lis MOr:in.:.

Below will be found the first official
list of men who have been accepted
for service and who have not filed
claims for exemption before the local
board.
This list, which is copy of the Of
ficial list sent to headquarters by reg
istered mail, carries the names of the
men who will in all probability be ac-
Icepted as soldiers.
Of course there will be some who
will apply for industrial and agricul-
tural exemption, but these applications
GO before District Board No. 2 at
Bakersfield and are not handled or
passed on by the local board.
So far as the local board is con-
cerned, the men named below will be
called to the colors September l.
The board has exemption applica-
tions now under consideration and will
shortly be able to announce the first
of the list of those who will be condi-
tionally discharged. A few will be au-
tcmatically exempt under the law pro-
vided their claims are substantiated by
their affidavits.
The second call will be made within
ten days and will be for not less than
1900 men. This will be determined by
the net number left after local exemp-
tions and discharges are made, and
an allowance also considered for pos
sible exemptions by the district board
AS it stands today, there are just
about 41O men accepted and the ex-
emptions may reduce this number tc
less than half Of the county quota of
CSC.
The list Of acceptances are:
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUkI
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
ICE IS AGAIN CLEAR
FIVE DAYS OF OPAQUE ICE IN
Ell CENTRIC ENDED.
Superintendent Moore Explains the
Reason for Giving 1t to
the People.

The ice question is about settled
SO far as quality is concerned, ac-
cording to all that can be learned,
and the plan for a municipal ice
plant is just where it was yester-
day.
Superintendent r. P Moore of the
ice plant said this morning that the
people seemed to have gotten a
wrong impression regarding the pur-
ity of the ice furnished. Opaque
ice does not mean impure ice," ne
said, ''for it is all made from filtered
water. The clear ice we furnish is
made from distilled water at the To-
cal plant and from agitated water
at the Coachella plant, but the un-
usual demand, due to the hot wealth
er, was greater than the capacity of
these plants and, as it is impossible
to buy ice anywhere, we had no choice
save to give each of the cities of the
valley a week ofopaque ice. This is
made from filtered water and not, as
stated, from ordinary water and
while of course not as pure as the ice
made from distilled water, it is just
as pure as any of the water which
we are filtering and drinking. The
report that the Opaque ice was not
made from filtered water is wrong.
] shall visit the Brawley plant
with the health officer and allow him
to inspect the filter plant there and
the manner Of making the opaque ice
furnished. l hope that the necessity
for again furnishing opaque ice has
passed and, while | cannot guarantee
anything, unless the demand exceeds
our capacity, we will not be compelled
to use any of it for the retail trade
The Brawley plant was not built to
produce ice for retail trade, but sole
ly for the cantaloupe trade"
Thustee Watkins, in company with
an inspector of the state board, is
making a tour of the ice plants of the
VALLEY today. The Brawley plant was
visited this forenoon. A report or
their findings will be made tomorrow
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
(By Associated Press


Berlin, Aug. 10.-Deep masses OF
British troops attacked the German
positions on the Arras front, but were
repulsed after hand-to-hand fighting
North of Sta Quentin the Germans
captured some lines of French
trenches over front Of 1900 yards
British Forces Progress.
(By Associated Press)
London, Aug. 10.-The French
forces on the left flank of the British
lines in Belgium progressed further
east and north of Bizscoots British
raiding parties broke the German
dugouts on wide front east OF
Monchy lie Preux on the Arras font
and greatly damaged the German de-
fenses on the front directly opposite
Ypres. The British completed the
capture of the town of West Hoek anG
secured the remaining positions held
by the Germans on West Hoax ridge
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
MURPHY TRANSFERRED
RECRUITING OFFICER
NOW AT TUCSON.
Left Ell Centre for Treatment of Hand
Injured on Tooth of Man Who
Insulted the Service.

Fred A. Murphy. until recently re-
cruiting officer in Ell Centro, has been
transferred to Tucson. Ariz., according
to word received by him this morn.
ing.
Murphy left Ell Centro in order to
enter the hospital at San Pedro for
treatment Of an infected hand which
was cut on the tooth of a farm hand
who insulted the soldiers of the coun-
try in the presence of Murphy. Muir.
ply knocked the man down. His let.
ter follows:
Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 8, 1917-Editor
Imperial Valley Press-Dear Sir:
regret that didn't have the oppor-
tunity to call and thank you for your
patriotic duty and the publicity you
gave me while l was stationed in Ell
Centre recruiting men for the regu.
lar army, but as soon as | was dis.
charged from the hospital at San Pc.
dro with my hand much better and on
the road to recovery from overwork
against a fellows jaw on the main
street of your town, l was ordered tc
Ariz., to take charge of the
recruiting station here. l have a lar.
ger territory here than l had in the
Valley. Have sent thirty men to figh)
for Uncle Sam this month so far, bu,
l don't find the people as sociable here
as in Imperial Valley. Give my bes,
regards to my friends in Ell Centre anc
tell them l am still ready to fight fol
my country when insulted. Thanking
you many times for your kindness,
am, Yours respectfully,
"FRED A. MURPHY,
~. S. Army Recruiting Station, Tue
son, Ariz."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
MEDICAL BOARD
MEETS MONDAY
To EXA N n {
THOSE WHO FAILED TO APPEAR
HAVE CHANCE
LINES TIGHT E Ming
EXEMPTION BOARD HELD DOWN
ON IT'S WORK.
New Instructions Received Will Cut
Down List of Those Who Will
Be Left at Home.

Monday the medical examiners will
meet for final examination Of men who
were not present on any of the days
called.
They have one more chance--at
o'clock Monday morning-when they
can appear without prejudice and be
examined.
Failure to appear at that time, un-
less satisfactory excuse is given.
means the posting of the men as de-
serters.
The exemption board has received
instructions that makes the road of
the applicant hard one to travel. If
a married man with children owns
property that can be rented to bring
an income, that man will be denied
discharge.
If man is passed he will be given
a conditional discharge and if on later
investigation, which will come, he is
found to have misstated the facts or
that he has property as noted above,
he will be called to the colors.
Also the board investigates and
weighs every application and has in
| formation that is not given out. The
personal equation is eliminated and the
cases are to be decided judicially and
on facts and not on sentiment
First Arrest for Nom Appearance.
The first arrest for none-appearance
for examination was made by the sher-
| iff yesterday evening when Clifford
Curtis of Brawley was brought to the
county Jail. What disposition will be
made of his case is to be determined
later.
Two slackers have also been gath
cred in. One is Horace Clisby of Braw-
ley and the other John Blenton, who
has been at the county farm. Blen-
ton, who is negro, was brought to
the county hospital in July and gave
his age as 21. Lately he is alleged
to have been using very reasonable
language in his talk with people about
the farm and is reported to have said
that he chopped the Germans would
come in and lick the United States" ,"
All of this coming to the ears of the
sheriff, who knew of Blenton's age
statement, he was arrested and locked
up and wire sent to his home town
in the South to ascertain his exact
age. He claims now that he will not
be y until November.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
LOST HIS RECKONING.
Swiss Becomes Confused When in the
Big Town.

Yesterday morning a Swiss left his
car at the curb along Main street and
several hours later, coming back to
the place were he thought he had left
it, he found that it was not there.
Upon advise he notified the officers
and they set out to look after the
car. The motorcycle officer found It
a little while later but a few doors
up the street from where the Swiss
said he lost it.
The owner was surprised when he
found how near the machine was to
where he thought he had left it.
Somebody made mistake" was
his. comment on the situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
TO INSURE ARMED
MEN OF COUNTRY
ELL INTRODUCED TO-DAY PRO-
VIDES FOR THIS.
MAN PAY PREMIUMS
ALLOWANCES FOR DEEPEN DEN
DENTS PROVIDED.
Government Allowances to Families
Would Supplement Those Tax
EN- Out by the Men.
ALLOWANCES FOR DEPENDEN-
DENTS PROVIDED.
Continued on Page q
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 1O.-Bills were
Introduced into the Senate and House
today providing for government in
surance of armed men. The bills pro-
VIDE insurance at minimum cost for
american sailors, soldiers and ma
rines, the insured men paying month
ly premiums. The bills provide fam
lily allowances for dependents, indem-
nifty for disability and re-education
ard rehabilitation at government en-
pense of injured. The bill would also
make it compulsory on officers and
men to allot SIS monthly to pay de-
pendent wives and children. These
family allowances would be supple
mented by government allowances.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
TO NAME MANY
NEW GENERALS
FOR BIG ARMY
WELL KNOWN MEN WILL BE
LEFT AT HOME BY ORDER.
200 WILL BE SELECTED
GEMS. BELL AND WOOD WILL
REMAIN IN u. S.
September lst May Be Designated as
National Holiday in Honor
of First Army.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 1O.-Army de-
ipartment commanders were relieved
thy orders issued today of national
army cantonments and national guard
camps within their departments and
will devote themselves entirely to
regular troops. The effect of this or
,der will be to keep some of the best
known commanders, such as Major
General Bell and Major General Wood
and others, in department commands
as home instead of sending them to
Europe with the armies. Over 200
new general will be named within a
day or two.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
RING CAUSES TROUBLE
LOST JEWEL GETS CLIFFORD
OWENS IN JAIL.
Pearl Thompson Also Wanted OH a
Charge of Embezzlement in
This Connection.

Along in July, as alleged by w. B.
jackson, he gave ring of some value
to a negress named Pearl Thompson
and, failing to get it back, he inter-
viewed the black Pearl and was told
that Clifford Owens saw the ring and
looked upon it enviously and tore it
from her finger. Then Jackson pur-
sued his way and found Owens, who
is alleged to have become rather ugly
about it, so he went before Judge
Mayfield and swore out warrant
charging the pair of them with EN-
bezzlement. Owens is now in Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
CONSPIRACY
BY PACKERS
DISCOVERED
TRADE COMMISSION CLAIMS TO.
MATO CORNER FOUND.
BIG MEN CONCERNED
CALIFORNIA TOMATO CROP is
BOUGHT BY THEM.
Prices Would Have Sailed Skyward
Had the Big Plan Been
Contaminated.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 10.-The Federal
Trade Commission says that evidence
has been unearthed Of conspiracy
among the large packers of the coun.
try to corner the ntire tomato crop
of the Pacific coast.
California investigators report that
three large canning concerns were in.
terested-Armour, Libby, McNeill &
Libby and Nelson Morris & Co. 1t
is said these concerns have attempted
to purchase the entire California crop
from local Gamers and prices have
consequently been jumping, it is de-
clared.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
BRITISH VICTORIOUS
THIS MORNING THEY TAKE GER
MAN ADVANCED POSITIONS.
Heavy Fighting Marked the Day Bu
BritOns Are Holding
Line.
(By Associated PresS)

London, Aug. 10.-The English at
daybreak attacked and captured vir.
turally every German forward posi-.
ton east of the Belgian town Of
Hooge and on the battle front be-
tween Freisenberg and the Ypres
Menin road. The assaulting forces
gained virtually all objective points
to a depth of several hundred yards
The German defense then stiffenec
and heavy fighting is in progress
but the British are holding the lines
taken.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
5OO7 CARS cANTS
TOTAL NUMBER OF CARS
SHIPPED THUS FAR.
Grand Total for Season Will Not EX
coed This Number by
Great Deal.

This morning Development Agent
Nelson received letter from the man.
ager Of the Pacific Fruit Express ad-
vising him that the shipments OF
cantaloups from the valley for this
year are practically over. The gen
eral opinion is that the total will not
greatly exceed the above mentioned
amount as most of the cants have
been shipped.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
AUTO GOES OVER GRADE
REPORT OF TWO MEN BADLY
b INJURED NEAR JACUMBA.
Machine Said to Have Plunged Over
Twenty-fOOt Grade and
Two Injured.

An unconfirmed report was re-
ceived at the sheriff's office this
morning of an accident about seven
miles east of Jacumba, when two men
in big machine plunged over the
grade and down 20-foot embank
ment. Both were said to be severely
injured and their suitcases found. 1t
was impossible to get phone connec-
ton through to Jacumba today, no1
could any particulars be obtained
from other sources.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
H|NDUS TRY BRIBERY
BRAWLEY JUSTICE GIVEN MON
Ely AND FRUIT.
Men Accused of Assault With Intent
to Kill Try to Get
Out.

Charging Katar and Bhagat Singh,
two Hindus facing trial on a charge
Of felonious assault upon Sucha Singh
at the 101 ranch, with attempted br-
berry and producing evidence to prove
his assertions, Brawley Recorder Phi
Jones sprung a sensational surprise
in the courtroom yesterday morning.
The Hindus and their witnesses, to-
gether with witnesses for the state,
were waiting to give their testimony
in the preliminary hearing, when Re-
corder Jones charged the men with
the second offense.
According to Jones, Last Wednes-
day evening the two Hindus, who
have been out on bail, appeared al
his office on 12S Sixth street, carry
ing aibasket of fruit. Jones was not
in at the time, but the men refused
to wait, leaving the, basket and g
letter to be turned over to him wher
he arrived at the office.
Jones opened the letter upon his
return and found two $40 bills
wrapped up in letter written in {
scrawling hand and signed by Katal
and Bhagat Singh. The note PLEADED
with the recorder to be lenient will
them because of extenuating circum
stances connected with the shootin.
of their countryman and offered tn,
insignificant sum as a token of thei
esteem for "his honorable self"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
PRESIDENT HAS
SIGNED FOOD
CONTROL BILLS
TWO SWEEPING MEASURES To-
DAY BECOME EFFECTIVE.
PRESIDENT POWERFUL
HAS ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY
OVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS.
Will Control Prices and Has Power
to Dictate What Can and What
Cannot Be Consumed.
(By Associated Press

Washington, Aug. 1O.--President
Wilson today affixed his signature
to the two great war measures de-
signed to control food and food sup
plies of the United States.
The bills passed for food control
establish, during the war, broad
government control over foods,
feeds, fuel, fuel oils, natural
gas, fertilizer and it's ingredients,
tools, utensils and equipment required
for the actual production of all snch
products, designated "necessaries.
In establishing government control,
the bill authorizes the president tC
enter into any voluntary arrange
ments, create or use any agency or
agencies, to accept services Of any
person without compensation, to CO.
operate with any agency or person,
to utilize any department or agency
their activities.
Hoover in Charge.
In pursuance of such authorization
President Wilson has named Her.
bert c. Hoover food administrator
Control of other necessaries mar ed
may be accomplished through other
gaencies. The House provision for an
individual food administrator was an
acted only after the president had pre-
vailed upon the Senate and House con
ferees to eliminate a Senate amend
ment, inserted by two overwhelming
votes Of 60 to l9 and 90 to %, pro
posing board Of food of three sub
ject to Senate confirmation.
Comprehensive powers are given in
the bill, passed as a war measure, 10
assure adequate supply and equitable
distribution Of the named necessaries,
TO facilitate their movement; to pre-
vent, locally and generally, scarcity,
monopoly, boarding, injurious specula-
tion, manipulation or private control
a11ectlng supply, UStflbuton ana
movement.
Wheat Price Fixed
Other provisions of the bill fix a
minimum price for wheat, beginning
next year, at not less than 81 per
standard bushel; provide for coal and
coke price fixing, communicating and
government operation of factories and
mines producing necessaries; for gov
ernment purchase, sale and requisition
of various necessarIes, and for federal
licensing Of agencies producing and
handling them.
The bill appropriates for fund of
Sl50,000,000, to be used in its admin
Continued on Page q
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
UNION WIN ONCE MORE
WAGES SETTLED AND FLEETS
WILL BE OPERATED.
Agreement = said to Recognize the
Unions and to Employ
Union Labor.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 10.-American
seamen and employers have reached
an agreement on wages and working
conditions which government officials
say solves the problem of obtaining
sufficient men to sail the American
merchant fleet the country is build
ing. The agreement provides that only
union labor will be employed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
STkIk f CALLED OFF.
Men Employed in Government Work
Will Remain on Duty.
CBy Associated Press)

New York, Aug. 10.--The threat
ened strike of the carpenters en-
pioyed on government work on can
tonments, navy yard construction and
aviation fields has been called off
The agreement was reached after a
conference between the government
officials and labor union leaders
Union hours and labor will prevail
hereafter.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
TO OPERATE LANDS
in SAN BERNAO|N0
,PITTMAN POTASH DEPOSITS
PRODUCTIVE If PASSED.
VALUABLE d DEP OSITS
sen ATE AGREES TO OPERATE
OR LEASE LANDS.
But Plan Contemplates Their ExplO-
ration and Marketing of Big
Deposits That Are There.
VALUABLE OSITS
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 1O.-Senator
Pittman's bill authorizing the govern
ment to operate or lease for explora-
ton the government-owned potash
lands in San Bernardino county, Call
ifornia, was passed by the senate to-
day after being amended. Sodium is
excluded and the operations of the
bill are confined to the SearIes dis
trict only.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
May Declare Holiday.
(By Associated PresS)

Washington, Aug. 1O.-A national
holiday may be declared September 3
celebrating the entarinment Of the
draft levies for the training camps.
No step to this end has yet been TAX
en-, but officials at the provost mar
shall generals office think it prob
able. The railroads are preparing to
collect the first 100000 from 457O
districts.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Aug. 10.-The French have
made remarkable progress and have
captured number of machine guns.
The Germans attacked on a one-mile
front and were repulsed except at the
center, where they gained a footho'd
in the advanced trenches.
The Germans also Violently at
tackled the French lines between Pan
theon Farm and Epigne des Chevreg-
ny, on the Aisne front. Some Of the
German detachments which penetrat-
ed the French lines were either killed
or captured.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
TO SEND DELEGATES.
(By Associated Press)

London, Aug. 10.-The British La
Dor Conference voted 500 to send
delegates to the Stockholm confer
ence. The meeting was in an uproar
ending only whine the result was an
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
SUFFRAGETTES INSULTING.
Display Banner Calling President
Kaiser Wilson,"
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 10.--A banner
played at the White House gate by a
suffragette picket was addressed to
"Kaiser Wilson" After being hooted
by an indignant crowd it was torn
down.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
Explosion Kills Many.
(By Associated Press

(By Associated freSS)
London, Aug. 1O.-By an. explosion
and fire in a big chemical works
many were killed and injured. AL
ready the bodies of thirteen women
have been removed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
TAFT SLOWLY IMPROVING,
Tx President Given FIRST foyd fO,
Several Days By Doctors.
(By Associated Pross)

Clay Center, Kan, Aug. t0--The
physicians attending former President
VII am Howard Taft who has been
i'll for several days AZ a local hospl
tai. determined tolty to give him the
FIRST food since his attack OF intes-
trial trouble began. He will not re-
slp his speaking tom before Nor
cay.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
GIRLS RUN ELEVATORS
ALREADY SAN FRANCISCO is
TRYING THEM OUT.
Large Hotels Try Experiment aud 1t
Is Proving a Pronounced
Success.
(By Associated Press)

. San Francisco, Aug. 10.-At-eaiy
the plan of substituting girls Cor men
is Icing tried hera and ths leading
httels now have female elevator op-
erat, rs, who are doing excellen. york.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
DENIES CALLING FOR TROOPS
(By Associated Press)

Tucson, Aug. 10.-Governor Camp
bell today publicly denied having
asked for federal troops to be sent to
Bisbee. sna,,
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10

Press Liners are read by those who
want work? Do you need help for the
anch?
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10

Phone your wants to The Press
25-and get quick results.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
ARRESTED IN INDIANA.
Defaulted for $4,000 Is Captured at
Lebanon.
(By AssOciat ed Press


Tucson, Aug. 10.--Walter D. Coax
ley, the postoffice clerk who fled fol-
lowing the disappearance of a $4,000
money package on July 80, was ar
rested at Lebanon, Ind, today.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-10
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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-02-09
THICK, GLOSSY HAIR
| FREE FROM DANDRUFF
Girls! 6eautify Your Hair! Make II
Soft, Fluffy and Luxurlant-Try
the Moist Cloth.

Try as you will, after an application
of Danderine, you cannot find a single
trace of dandruff or falling hair and
your scalp will not itch, but what will
please you most, will be after a few
weeks use, when you see new hair,
fine and downy at first-yes-but real
ly new hair-growing all over the
scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou-
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mediate and amazing-your hair will
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parable luster, softness and luxuri-
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hair health.
Get a % cent bottle Of Knowlton's
Danderine from any store and prove
that your hair is as pretty and soft
as any-that 1t has been neglected or
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