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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-22
seven YEARS AGO
and TO-DAY
Then He Had 6 Mules, $500
Cash asd Some Equity--Today
He Has $4,000 and Owns
z Sections of Land.

The story of the wealth OF Western
Canada cannot be told too often; Tia,
truth wh bear repeatings. And il
telling OF Il 1t Is hoped that advantag,
VIII be taken OF the great opportuni
ties that Western Canada offers b,
those h are today struggling for &
mere existence, by those who are oc
cupying iantss, high in price and high
In rentals
From grain, live stock and dairyine
IN 19I6, there was n return from the
three Prainie Provinces of $685. DOC, 900
or an increase of four million dollars
over 191i. srRd 11S million dollars over
1914.
A pforainent Trust Company says
Some of our contract holders have paid
on their puychase money on lands
bought a year ago out of this years
crop. and what one man can do anoth-
er can do. Thousands OF Southern Al
berta farmers harvested IN average
or 80 to 30 bushels OF No. / wheat TO
the acre. These farmers have more
real money to spend than any other
people on the American Continent. ].
ID. Johnston of Rladsworth, Sask., left
johnson County, Kansas. seven years
ago When he left he had $500 in
cash. six mules, some settlers effects
and IN equity In some prairie land.
Mr. Johnston tells his story:
In my years residence In
saskatchewan. I have raised seven
good crops the value OF this years
crop alone being Twenty thousand dol
lars. I now w Two Sections of i'm
proved faxid, II horses and mules, 40
cattle, q large steam thresher and a
Sul line ct farm machinery"
We have made five trips to Kansas
one trip to the Pacific Coast and re-
turn. We have enjoyed the society of
. class Of people than when none bet
Ter a be found. The climate Is
healthfm and ~inyigorating. The sou
y fertile and productive. Wen adapted
Tor the prsduction of the best quality
and large yields of all cereals and
vegetables wild and tame grasses. 1t
- an excellent stock country"
The question Of taxes Is one .h.,
carries with ii conssdarah,A wa,-h.
Coming srur, 1 man nsa m Iohnstan
the sane ws;rht sbauts 10 r5vsn ~
answer. He says:
The TN syssegn especially cornu,anaa
Itself 10 ras hssng simple. s
able and All direct taxes are
levied "a tie lsra q IL annra,ssa
marses Yssra. sxess,ssra q irsn~ora-
menss saerexa- M sax an nsrs,ya,
prupau. ms tsr,sss 8 dssrourara
the haaaar gs lands tsy sne.,,,ssors
Mo ursrszs rs cassivasaea q, In,nrova
mem. hsnzr Id r~ssassrs urpnfs +rsrn sha
enhancsa vas5e If sssss- s,osssrss s,a
e sae iraaasarsai sssssssses ~ Ia hans,
edc ssEerS III tends TO sneourara sha
sefnsrx fa .sar s.ses4anssa, ,n,nr,ya-
lnents usun fAsr hand without having
! rensssr il tha fsrr,,s of taT..nn
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23
LOCATE STOLEN STOCK
ACROSS MEXICAN LINE

1t is very probable that with the
return of Governor Cantu 10 MeXicat
about May 5 that Sheriff Applestill
will be enabled to turn over a score
Of stolen horses to lmperia. Naliey
owners. Yesterday the sheriff SEQ RCD
various points across the border =
Mexico and succeeded in locating about
20 horses reported stolen from I'm C
rial county.
When Governor Cantu arrives il
Meyica.i ne viii he requested to Us
sist in returning the stock to this
side Of the line. 1t has long been
.. -..,y OF the Lower Californ;& eX-
ecutive to frown upon acts of this
kind and it is believed that he VIII
take prompt steps % return the
horses. In the meantime Mexican
guards have been placed so t1at Y
will be impossible for the animals to
he moved without suspicion.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23
Red Cross Ball a Success.

The Red Cross ball Saturday even
ng was the most delightful event of
he season, without doubt. The Ma
sonic hall was beautifully decorated
FOR the occasion with many flags, the
Jghts being covered with streamers
d the national colors. The programs
we're the combined donation of the
,aper house of Blake. Moffitt 4
rowne and The Imperial Valley Press,
through the efforts Of John R. Ar
lerson and Julian Wier. The "Phez' -
ioganberry punch served was donated
for the ball by the Pheasant Fruit
Juice Company of Salem, Ore,
through their special representative,
Miss Helen Kelley, and was made b.
the Davis Drug Company. Many
comments concerning its pleasing fla
vor and thirst-satisfying properties
we're heard during the evening. Mrs.
Ralph Swearingen and her brother,
Nat Anderson, very graeiously fur
nished the music, which was sugges-
tive of patriotism the program
through. Voting for the most popu-
lar of the twelve single hostesses was
carried on during the evening, Miss
Mamie Northcott carrying off the
honor. A patriotic march followed,
Miss Northcott leading. carrying very
beautiful American Beauty roses and
the flag, which was very impressive
At the sound Of the bugle. blown by
w. NJ. Nolan of the Second company.
Coast Artillery, of Fort Baker,
everyone joined in singing America.
Mr. Nolan sounded the bugle at the
closing of the San Francisco expo
sition and is considered one of tbs
finest in the country. Work such as
that of the Red Cross IS the one hu-
name thing in this great world war
of today. 1t is the one thing on
which all people can agree. 1t Is the
duty of every man, woman and child
tc Join the Red Cross and help pro
note the work it is doing, and a great
lumber are recognizing this duty
rherever chapter mas been formed.
Probably within another week +
Centre will be fortunate enough Z
ave q legally organized society. The
'ch and poor are coming together TO
this common cause and forgetting al
Imaginary differences Of birth ard So
cial standing. The ratronesses fol
the evening were Mesdames Lero!
polt. W. S. Fawcett, T. o. Luckett, "
=. Hall. c. E. Paris and A. L. Rich
r1ond. The hostesses were Misses
Lille Larey, Lula Larey. Margaret
Hall. Stella McKim, Lola Mckim
Markell Wachtel, Janet McRae, Ma
nlie Northcott, Julia Conkling, Ions
Sammons, Genevieve Shellbach, Jane
Kelsey and Ida Rowe of Holtville'
Mesedames Othniel G. Horne, Ralpi
swearingen, Phil D. Swing, Thoma,
r. Cook, George Anderson and Iheo'
dcre A. Iasigi.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23
JACK WHITE OUT
To WIN OVER
GAL|NDO

"If l don't defeat Galindo inside
of fifteen rounds, l am going to quit
the game for good stated Jack
White at the Barbara Worth this
morning,
q was not in proper shape when
fought him and was hardly able to
hold up my hands after the second
round | have been in the Valley
long enough to become acclimated and
am feeling as strong as an OK. |
Gon't believe l have trained so hGld
IL. all my ring career and l am
convinced that am going to win,
ard win in short ORDER" he contin
ued.
White is going to try and reverse
TIE defeat administered to him by
zoe Galindo in the Mexicali arena Z
few weeks ago, when inis seconds
threw in the sponge in the fourteenth
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23
VALLEY CONGRATULATES
SAN DIEGO PEOPLE
ON ROAD PLAN

San Diego's effort tc complete the
Imperial Valley San Diego highway
is being appreciated from this end,
according to a telegram of congratu-
,.tion sent w. S. DoIiand, president
of the San Diego Chamber of Com
merce by Don C. Bitter, commercial
secretary of the local chamber, which
reads as follows:
"On behalf of the reople of Ell Cen
tro and Imperial Valley, we wish TO
congratulate the San Diego Chamber
cf Commerce and the Clearing House
Association most heartily upon mak-
ing arrangements that assure the
early completion of the San Diego
imperial Valley highway. We feel
that you have taken a step forward
that guarantees greas mutual bene
fits to the people of San Diego and
Imperial Valley. We wish to offer
our cooperation in obtaining the
necessary labor to hasten the com
pletion of the link that will brlHg us
more closely together"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23

left in double time, as his right was
completely uselass. Galindo and
White are scheduled to fight 25
rounds at the ball ring in MeXicali
on next Sunday afternoon, April 20.
10th boxers are training every day.
White is at Imperial and Galinao at
The border. The reserved riagsidc
seats will be placed OF sale tomorrow
morning and can be obtained at the
Barbara Worth in FL Centric, or from
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23
In the Social Whirl
By Mrs. Theodore A. Iasg
Cars Honor Guests.

A very delightful dinner was given
IN honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
BY. Mr.. and Mrs. John Carr at their
attractive new ranch home, five miles
northeast of Fl Centre yesterday
Sunday was the wedding anniversary
e both Mr.. and Mrs. Carr and Nj.
and Mrs. Williams. Long tables wsre
set on the lawn, where q delicious din
ner consisting Of baIbecued chicken
was served. About So guests were
present, Mr.. and Mrs c. X. Cooper
r.otoring up from Ell Centro for the
occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Macomber and
son Jeff, of San Diego, are the housa
erests of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy La
ouche of Brighton street Mr.. Ma
comber is a member of the Wei
known law firm of Bernard & Ma
comber of San Diego.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cannon OF
Imperial were the dinner guests yes
terday of Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Coggins
&C Holt avenue.
Mrs. Don c. Bitter of Olive street
al rived home yesterday afternoon aft
el a weeks visit in San Diego. M
end Mrs. Gerald Baldwin, driving owe
with Mrs. Bitter, returned home t.
day. Mrs. Baldwin i a sister Q
Mrs. Bitter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rleigh P. Shibley an5
children, Miss Marks ind Miss Nicl=
son. of Imperial, were guests of NJ
and Mrs. Frank Weed Of Calexico yez
terday.
B. L. Enyeart of Calipatria came
down to the schoolnasters banque
friday evening, remaining over tn
week end with his sister, Mrs. 4. ?
shibley of 542 Holt avenue.
H. R. Noble, formerly of the It'll
Insurance Company Of Los Angeles
arrived in El Centre several days age
to fill the position vacated by XII
Boone of the Pioneer Title Insurans
Company. Mr.. and Mrs. Noble hoF
taken apartments at tie Park Vie
on North Sixth street.
Mrs. 4. NJ. Douglas is entertain
ing the Monday Afternoon SEWN
Club, at her home, 542 Hamilton ave
nue., this afternoon.
Otto Yeager, well known rancho
entertained several O. his friends 9
{ delightful supper after the Re-
/ Cross ball Saturday evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23

round, when White was in a helpless
condition, being compelled to
twelve rounds with his right haad
oxen. 1t was the best fight the
fans had ever witnessed in the Val
lev and had White not met with the
accident it would have been terrific
25-round contest. Both boxers W.re
going to it hammer and tongs.
Undo showed a considerable amount
of science and White had to use !. 8
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23

Silly Stewart, Imperial; Red" Nc
Knight, Ca,exico, and Mexicali re-
sorts.
Mrs. White left for Los Angeles
two weeks ago, being summoned by
Der parents to look after her broth
er, who met with an automobile ac-
cident. She will remain at home an
til after her husband fills his en-
qagement with Galindo next Sun
Gay.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23
Regisfer Pistol Sales.

Sacramento, April 23.-AssembiT
approval has been givau the PreHdcr-
past bill, which requires dealers IN
firearms to ragiste' al sales and
send duplicates Of sale 70 sheriffs ot
constables daily. h. hill was pre-
scnted as a military measure, so That
information can be readily had a to
the purchase Of fir=a-mc.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23
State Is Economical.
lE, rnited Pressl

Sacramento, April 23.-Scott's bill,
cerrying an appropriation for the sup
rort of tie high schcol cadet com
ranies, IS wobbly today. The origina,
appropriation was $4,000 and it has
been slashed to $4,000. Those in
.erestad in the high school cadets say
se original $40 eco wasn't "haif
aough."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23
San Bernardino Vacancy.
fpy limited Press)

Sacramento, April 23.-Governo-
Stephens IS being boln} arded with in
ouiries as to the appointment Of 9
uperyisor for Sa- Bernardino coua-
~ TO fill a vacancy. 1t was earned
tcday that the governor viii not give
the matter consideration until afto-
the adjournment Of the legislature.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23
Objections without Avail.
CBy United Prcas)

Sacramento, April 22.-O5jcctio
was raised in the Senate to the b,l
" hich gives the state superintendent
4 weights and measures power to ap-
roint deputies in small counties, but
il was passed, "A to 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23
Refuse Salary Raise.
(By United Press

Sacramento, April 23.-Salary in
c,eases in the attorney generals de-
rartment totaling nearly $4,000 a
YEAR are refused by the Senate fl
rance committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23
Gets S1OOc Salary Boost.
(By United PressJ

Sacramento, April 25,-Ton Ely.
secretary of the state board o. cqlA.
ization, is to be given a raise cf ST.
600 year. The Legislature will vate
it. Eby has been in the employ G.
the state for more tEsn twenty years
and hasn't had q raia. in the past t2a
wears. His new salarv will be 81 OO'.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23

The United States secured from
Odessa, Russia, last year $4,000
pounds of beet seed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23
Win Not Allow Claims.
(By United press)

Sacramento, April 23.-Indications
today are that the claims put in BY
exhibitors whose Displays were de-
stroyed in the state fair fire last fall
viii not be allowed by the legisla-
tura-
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Rleigh P. Shibley and
children, Miss Marks ind Miss Nict
son, of Imperial, were guests of NJ
and Mrs. Frank Weed Of CaleXico yes
terday.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23

Otto Yeager, we'll known rancheH
entertained several O. his friends
{ delightful supper after the Re-
Cross ball Saturday evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. George Cannon o.
Imperial were the dinner guests yes
terday of Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Coggins
&C Holt avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23

B. L. Enyeart of Calipatria came
down to the schoolnlasters banque
friday evening, remaining over tn
week end with his sister, Mrs. \. ?
>hibley of 542 Holt avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-23

Mrs. 4. NJ. Douglas IS entertain
ing the Monday Afternoon SEWN
Club. at her home, 542 Hamilton ave
nue., this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-24
ASKS DEVELOPMENT OF SPA
Conservation Chief Wants Saratoga
Visited During War Time

Albany, Feb. 23.-The state should
take advantage Of the European war
BY speedily developing the natural
mineral springs at Saratoga so that
they may be more generally utilized
while foreign spas are inaccessible,
George D. Pratt, Conservation Com
missioner, told the Legislature to-day.
He urged especially that financial pro-
vision be made for the immediate con-
struction Of a new drink hall and bath
house. The springs at Saratoga. he as
serted, formed one Of the most val
liable Of the states natural resources.
"The American public" he said. rs
beginning to realize that American
waters are as good as any in Europe.
The necessity OF an early construction
and equipment of facilities for prop
erly utilizing them is greater than ever
before. Anything done here should be
done upon a scale comparable with the
famous and profitable establishments
of Europe. 1t is astonishing that ~
has been so long delayed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-24
Three Ways Open
For Preparedness
To N. Y. u. Students
University Announces Formation
of Officers, Hospital and
Home Defence Units

New York University yesterday
placed before its college and engineer
ing students at University Heights
three methods by which they might
serve their country in case Of war,
with the request that the men an
nounce at once which Of the three
they chose to follow.
Following the regular chapel eXer-
cises Dean Marshal S. Brown OF the
College Of Arts and Pure Science told
me students that the university had
provided for the formation Of reserve
officers training company. a Red Cross
Hospital unit and a detachment OF the
Home Defence League.
"Plesse remember" he added, I'VE do
not wish to compel a student against
his belief and principles to enter INTO
this work for the nation. We merely
waHU to help TO direct your efforts TO
aLS. Each Of US has q duty TO his coun-
Try, and we want to guide you in fol-
towing out yours"
The students were requested TO file
their enlistment blanks at the post
office. BY evening enough men had
signified their intention of joining the
officers reserve corps to form COM
pany. A large number had also volun-
t. cred for instruction in ambulance
work, and a smaller body had declared
their interest in the Home Defence
League. Still others are considering
joining the Sth Regiment Of Coast Ar
tillery, whose armory is near the col
lege.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-24
GERMAN CURATOR OF ART
RESIGNS FROM MUSEUM
DR.. Yalentiner Will Continue Investi-
cations in Native Land

DR.. ". r. Valentiner, curator Of
decorative art in the Metropolitan Mu-
scum of Art, who was in Germany
when war was declared and who has
twice been decorated for bravery as a
member of the German army, has de-
cided TO remain in his native country
after the war. His resignation. which
was received prior to the break in Dip
lomatic relations, was announced yes
terday by Edward Robinson, director
Of the museum.
"The principal reasons which he
gives for his decision" the announce
ment reads, "are his attachment to his
native land, which he says grows
stronger the more he is called upon to
serve her. and his desire to devote
himself when the war is over TO purely
scientific work. for which in his pc
culiar field Europe offers better oppor-
tunities than this country"
DR.. Nalentiner came to America as a
curator at the museum in 1907. In the
early part of the war he served with
the Bavarian artillery in the Nosges
for fifteen months, but since January,
1916. has been attached 70 the General
Staff at Berlin. Two other members OF
the museum staff are taking part in
the war. They are Arthur {. Mace. OF
the Egyptian department with the
British army. and 5. Marcia, Of the
department of armor, IN the French
service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-24
Fairbanks Right
Of Spurning $4,000
A Week Upheld
Court Refuses to Enjoin Movie
Actor from Working Away
from Majestic Company

Justice Hotchkiss decided yesterday
that Douglas Fairbanks may go on
spurning the SO 900 or so a week which
the Majestic Moving Picture Company
agreed to pay him, for the court has re-
fused TO enioin him from taking other
employment But he still must answer
to the 100000 damage suit which the
company has brought For alleged viola
tion of contract.
Fairbanks had a three years contract
with the Majestic Moving Picture Com
pany which would expire in September,
1918. His salary was TO start at $4,000
a week and be increased until ne re-
ceived a maximum salary OF $3.50 a
week. A clause in his contract provid-
ed that all pictures in which he APP
peared were to be directed by David
W. Griffith.
Griffith quit the Majestic employ, and
Fairbanks decided that this move also
left him free TO leave. The Majestic
company argued that Fairbanks waived
his right under the Griffith clause by
continuing in the employ Of the plaintiff
after Griffith had departed, even recon-
mendng John Emerson as director and
producer 10 succeed Griffith.
Justice Hotchkiss decided that there
was insufficient proof that the actor
waived that provision of his contract.
In the case of the Majestic company
against Emerson, who also seeded
while under contract TO receive 500
until next October, the court decided
that Emerson should be restrained by
an injunction from working for any
other company pending the trial OF the
100000 damage suit brought against
l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-24
Text of His Opinion. Up
holding Board of Esti-
mate, Made Public
NOT DEPENDENT
ON p. S. c. APPROVAL
Bill Now in Legislature
Would Destroy Author
ity, He Holds

Two questions which have arisen out
of the discussion of the New York
Central Riverside Drive project were
answered by Charles Z. Hughes in his
second opinion on the contract. The
text was made public yesterday.
In answer TO a question involving
the authority Of the Board Of Estimate
10 make an agreement with the New
York Central Railroad the former jus
tice says:
at was the intention of the Legis-
lature that in case plans and proh!es
were duly approved and an agreement
for carrying them out was made be-
tween the Board of Estimate and the
railroad company the change thus pro-
vided for should be deemed TO have
complete legal authorization and their
validity was not 20 be dependent upon
approval of the Public Service Com
mission"
Regarding the probable effect of the
passage of the 0ttinger-Ellenbogen bill
"The second question is whether the
enactment of the so-called "0ettinger-
bill, now before the Legis-
lature. would vest said commission
with authority in said matter and
thereby impair the authority now vest
ed in the Board of Estimate over said
subject
THAT question may be briefly an
swered by saying that the bill TO which
reference is made not only confers au-
thority upon the Public Service Com
mission. but in Section Is expressly
provides for the repeal of Chapter 777
of the laws of 1911, and thereby, II
enacted, would destroy the authority
conferred by that act, assuming that
il had not already been exercised
This final provision left hope that
prompt action by the Board Of Estimate
might prevent passage of the pending
measure from interfering with the
project. But this is prevented by the
temporary restraining order granted to
the Society for the Prevention OF Mu-
nicipal Waste by Justice Cropsey IN
the Supreme Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-24
Rockaway Grab"
Charge Answered
BY Kruttschnitt
Senators Action Put Burden on
City, Says Southern Pacific
Chairman

Julius Kruttschnitt, chairman OF the
executive committee Of the Southern
Pacific Company, issued statement
Yesterday, in which he said that the
attempt OF certain State Senator'S TO
question the motives OF the Roekawsy
Pacific Corporation, a subsidiary OF the
railroad company, which owns the land
involved in the Roekaway Point forti-
fcations controversy, was wholly UNI
warranted. Mr.. Kruttsehnitt declared
that Mayor Mitchell had correctly char
acterized the act passed by the Legis-
lature for the condemnation Of site
for the Rockaway fort as wholly I'M
necessary, and that it meant an addi-
tional expense to New York City which
would bring the total award 'far be-
yond 81 100000"
"The figures upon which the Sena-
tors base their estimates of profits to
the Rockaway Corporation are IN es-
sential respects not IN accord with the
figures furnished By the government
and accepted by the parties" said MI.
Kruttschnitt. 80 the charge that the
price which the government was Will
ing 70 pay the Rockaway Corporation
was 'extorted' will be seen 10 be on par
in respect 70 the truth with the other
miscellaneous in the so-called attack
upon the Mayor.
"The inclusion in the sale TO tho
government OF a transfer OF the Guys
interest in the submerged lands was a
fair and necessary part OF the arrange
ment and the consideration for the
transfer of the city's interest IN the
land under water was upon terms prac-
tically fixed by the city, and adyan-
tageous TO IT,"
Mr.. Kruttschnitt said the negotiations
for the transfer now IN question were
begun and completed before the pres
ent strained relations between the
United States and Germany arose. Inc
government and the corporation had no
difficulty in coming TO terms mutually
satisfactory, he declared. and a plan
for avoiding the consequential damages,
due 10 the cutting OF Of the unsold
land from access 10 the main land, was
agreed upon. -.
The Southern Pacific chairman point
ed out that by being shut of from &C,
curing a right of way TO the unsoid
land, which would have been obtained
il the corporation could have purcnaseo
lands under water from the city, tns
several hundred acres which the cor
poration will still own at the point VIII
be rendered of little commercial yalue
and the state will be liable for large
damages, Of which the
city has 70 paw 20 per cent.