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Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Authorize Purchase of Mo-
tOrcycle for Use of PO-
lice Department.
ARRANGEMENTS MADE
WITH COUNTY BOARD
City to Participate in Ger.
tain Percentage of the :.
Fines Received.

Owing to recent arrangement
made with the Board of Supervisors
by City Recorder Whitelaw whereby
a certain percentage of fines col
lected from those convicted of We
hicle statue violations, the city is
preparing to wage war on reckless
driving, lack Of lights and other de-
linquencies.
The city trustees last night author
lied the purchase of motorcycle
for the use of the police department
This machine will be used to run
down speeders within the city limits.
The department is also to pursue a
vigorous policy as regards lack of
lights, driving on the wrong side of
the street and other minor violations.
Open exhausts are to receive atten-
tion also.
The trustees also provided for the
installation of several lights in So
nora town, across the tracks. This
request had been made some time
since, but was not acted upon until
an investigation as to the needs was
made. The work was ordered done
Immediately.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25

Increases of from $40 to $15 and
in some cases much higher in the
annual profits from each dairy COW
have resulted from the organization
of cooperative COW testing associa-
tions in the United States, according
to statistics gathered by the Dairy
Division of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. The expense of
membership in these associations, on
the other hand, has been only about
$3.50 per cow per year. The organ
izations therefore have been very
profitable.
Because of the great and obvious
economic advantages arising from
the associations, dairy specialists OF
the department believe that the or
ganizations are one of the most i'm
portant factors for the upbuilding
and development of the dairy indus.
try in this country. Such an organi.
zation consists generally of twenty.
six farmers, living within radius
of few miles, who cooperate to hire
an expert tester to keep accu
rate accounts of the amounts ant
cost Of feed consumed by each COW
in the association, the quantity Of
milk produced by each and it's rich
ness in butterfat. These statistics
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
CONTRACTOR ARRIVES
FOR TEC0lATE WuRK

Ernest S. Shields, the San Diego
contractor who secured the award for
constructing the Tecolote cut, arrived
in CaleXico yesterday and is getting
ready with all the speed possible to
begin the big job.
Four carloads IF machinery fol-
lowed Mr.. Shields and will be taken
at once to the part of the canal where
the cut planned will save several
miles, and will, it is believed. secure
better service because of the more
direct flow the water will have The
cutoff extends in a northeasterly and
southwesterly line from the Quail
river to the Bowen gate, and its cost
will be in the neighborhood of 1885,
900.
Mr.. Shields was given the contract
by the directors of the Imperial r.
rigation District at meeting held in
December, his bid being the lowest
of several submitted. He estimates
the amount of dirt to be moved at
100000 cubic yards. The machinery
unloaded yesterday consists largely OF
drag line outfits.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Mrs. Nell Harvey Found
Dying in Room Bespat-
tered With Blood.
ACCUSED is FOUND
IN ANOTHER HOTEL
Denies COmplicity-Claims
Victim Died of Internal
Hemorrhages.
(By United Press)


The result of an autopsy held
in connection with the death of
Mrs. Harvey will likely result in
the release of Winter. The sur
geon's report stated that the
woman died as result of alco-
holism.
Los Angeles, Jan. 25.-Following
the discovery that Mrs. Nell Harvey
lay dying in blood-spattered room
in a hotel early this morning, Har-
land Winter, movie actor, was ar
rested at another hotel and charged
with murder.
Winter is distraught and says the
woman died of a hemorrahge. The
two had registered as man and wife
at local hotel several days ago.
Other roomers heard disturbance
in Winters room and also heard him
leave the room. They investigated
and found Mrs. Harvey in a dying
condition.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
THURSTON HAS MEN
GETTING new NAMES

Mr.. Thurston of the Imperial Val
ley Directory informs the public thai
he has started work upon a new is
sue of this valuable aid to the bus
ness man and the strangers who fire,
quent the Valley.
The directory gives the full name
address and occupation of all per-
sons residing in the several cities OF
the Valley, as well as the names and
locations of ranchers and their fami-
lies in the outlying districts.
A complete directory of the trades
and pursuits of the business people
will be valuable feature.
A work of this kind should be hear
tily> received by all persons who have
occasion to locate persons in this
great Valley.
This new issue off the directory
will be the fourth issue and from MI
Thurston's good work on previous oc-
casions and from his tract map of
the Valley, there is no doubt but
what the directory will be well worth
having.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Start Paving Contract.

The Federal Construction Com
pany, to whom was awarded the con-
tract for paving the principal streets
of Calexico, began work yesterday.
The installation of catch basin and
drain holes formed the preliminary
work. The superintendent in charge
stated yesterday that he believed a
sufficient force of laborers could be
recruited from men now in the Val
ley and that it would not be neces
sary to go outside for help.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
DRY ADHERENT
TO SPEAK IN
FL CENTRO
Dry Lobbyist at Legislature
to Tell of Plans for the
Coming Preparedness.

K. II. Young, secretary of the State
Anti-Saloon League, with headquar-
ters at Los Angeles, arrived at Ca
lexico Sunday morning for three
weeks work in the Valley.
Accompanying him was Attorney
w. B. B. Taylor of South Pasadena,
one of the dry 1915 workers. Mr..
Taylor spoke at the Baptist Chapel
Car service few minutes in the
morning and at the Methodist church
in the evening. Mr.. Young gave the
discourse at the Congregational
church at the morning service. These
men are telling a pleasing story of
dry victories won and I.ans for fur
ther fighting.
Mr.. Young is enthusiastic over the
progress made last year, in the war
against booze, throughout the world,
in the nation and in California. John
Barleycorn is on the run everywhere.
Safety and efficiency deal blows that
he can't stand.
just now Mr.. Young is making
dates for the workers here and others
to come. DR.. S. T. Montgomery, as
sistant superintendent of the Anti
Saloon League, will be in the county
next Sunday and the one following.
DR.. D. NJ. Gandier, state superinten-
dent, will come February 5. 1t will
be remembered that he was superin-
tendent of the big fight last year for
California dry. He is a big man.
throws out facts in chunks" and
everybody who can should hear him.
Next Sunday morning DR.. Mont
gomery speaks in the Christian
church in Ell Centre, and at 1880 in
the evening at union mass meeting
of the churches of Holtville, to be
held in the M. E. church. There
should be an outpouring of the peo-
pie.
At II o'clock Mr. Young speaks in
the Methodist church of Ell Centro
and at 1880 p. m. at union service
in Seeley.
Mr.. Taylor speaks at the Alamo
Friends church in the morning. Other
dates are being arranged.
The Methodist, Christian and Pres
byterian churches of Imperial have
decided to unite in a union service,
Sunday morning, February 4, to be
held in the Opera House or the High
School Auditorium, and Mr.. Gandier
will be the speaker. AS the doctor
has spent most of January at Sac
ramento, marshaling the dry forces
for the fight for county unit option,
his audiences will be given first hand
news Of the situation. Imperial and
two score other counties of the
state are highly interested in this
proposition.
At 1880 DR.. Gambler will address
mass meeting in the High School
auditorium of Brawley.
The other three speakers will fill
eight or nine dates in various parts
of the county.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
YOUNG LADY OF
35 DESIRES
HUSBAND
Writes Concerning Abilities
Would Become Wife of
Valley Rancher.

Some time since Postmaster Chas.
Collins announced that he would
open a temporary matrimonial office
for the benefit of a benighted youth
from Washington who desired matri-
monial entanglements. Today's mail
brings letter from Miss Greta
Wells, P. O. Box 1889, City of Los
Angeles, who puts forth her plea for
married existence in very modest
terms.
Miss Wells Introductory remarks
contain the statement that she is a
young lady of 35, weighing 1876, and
measuring 5 feet 5.
81 thought perhaps there were a
lot of good fellows down there who
would like good capable wife, be-
cause I don't like city men-they
aren't the marrying kind-and have
no respect for a good honest girl''-
that being the way Miss Wells states
her capabilities.
81 make my own clothes and un-
derstand running a house and keep
ing down expenses and have a hap
py disposition. l have so often heard
of Imperial Valley and the nice young
men who live there who do not find
wives to suit them that l thought
there might be one down there wait
ing for little lady"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
GOVERNOR CANTU HAS
ADJUSTED BOLEY RATE

Perhaps in no other cotton raising
section does undeveloped bolls play
an important part in the economy of
the planters business. An early fros.
in Imperial Valley holds back the
maturity of the bolls, but certain
percentage of the lint is available
after special treatment at the gins.
In the 1856 season, when cotton
was selling at 13 cents the bolls
brought and 10 cents per pound.
Much of this cotton came from across
the line. 1t proved a vexing prob
lem to the Mexican customs depart
ment. This year Governor Cantu has
announced an export duty of $3.50
per bale on this quality of cotton.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
ALLEGES bRYDOND|D
NOT CARRY 0U THIS
ORIGINAL CONTRACT

Alleging that R. G. Dryden of CAL
ipatria had failed to live up to the
terms of a contract whereby he was
to dispose of 40 tons of milo maize,
Balfour, Guthrie & Co., through their
attorneys Ross & Whitelaw, have
filed complaint against Dryden, re-
questing Judgment to the amount of
$77O.
1t is claimed in the complaint that
Dryden was to receive S1.40 per hum
dredweight for his milo maize and
at the time of sale the market price
was $35 per ton in Calipatria.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
NEED ANOTHER
JUROR YET
IN CASE
Extra Panels insufficient to
Secure Twelce Men
on Lytle Case.

With eleven jurors accepted, the
trial of the B. c. Lytle acid throw
ing cases was again continued this
morning, when the third panel be-
came exhausted, necessitating ad-
:ournment until this afternoon. 1t
is believed that the new panel will
be sufficient to procure the extra
juror.
Of the third panel drawn process
servers were only able to subpoena
two, neither of whom was acceptable.
Deputy sheriffs went out in machines
this morning in an endeavor to Sc
cure the additional summons.
During the interim Judge Cole is
attempting to take care of court
cases that have been crowding his
docket.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Cow Testing Shows Profits
to Those Who Are Members

usually reveal the fact that some
cows are not producing enough to
pay for their keep, while others are
highly profitable. Acting on this in
formation, the owner of the cows dis
poses of the least desirable of his
animals and makes up his herd ex-
clusively of those that produce a con-
siderable profit.
The membership of the association
is placed at twenty-siX so that the
tester can make complete round
each month, devoting one work day
to each member, and that he may
keep his records on monthly basis.
It has been found by careful expert
ments that the averages based on
monthly tests do not vary more than
II per cent from the production, as
shown by daily observations. Since
the tester is an expert and can make
the necessary tests and computations
rapidly, and since he can be de.
pended on to make his observations
independently of the work on the in
dividual farm. the owners of dairy
cows find it cheaper and more salts
factory in many cases to have theil
testing done through the association
than to undertake to do it them
selves.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
CAL|PATR|A PLAN IS
PROVING VERY STABLE

H. H. Clark, the general manager
for the Imperial Valley Farm Lands
Association, who have the 47,OOO-
acre holdings at Calipatria, has de-
veloped new selling plan in con-
nection with the sale of a part of
these lands which has proven very
successful and which may interest
other land holders or valley people
in general.
Mr.. Clark cut up Section 81, Ills,
into five-acre lots and in eight days
he sold 21 of these five acres, and
expects shortly to sell the whole
section out, because of the large
demand for them from the working
and laboring people who are attract
ed to Calipatria by the railroad and
other activities.
Each purchaser of a lot deposits
sufficient money to build house on
the same when he makes his pur-
chase and the payments are made SC
small that it is an easy matter fol
the laboring man and family to meet
them and thereby own home, which
of course, is an incentive for further
saving.
The family can make their living
and something besides, from the lant
which they own, and the husband car
work on the railroad, in the fields o.
elsewhere, and in this way gradual.
become Independent.
This proposition was started, say
Mr.. Clark, with the idea of bringing
reliable labor to the Valley, or rath
er, to our territory, but there is nj
reason why the same plan cannot b
worked out in other Valley towns
too, and if it is done I believe it will
be the means of solving the labo
problem for US all here.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
HonOring the AndersOns.

Mrs. L. F. Martin was hostess yes
terday at a reception rendered Mr..
and Mrs. P. 2. Anderson of Calex-
leo, who have planned an extended
trip to Central and South American
countries. About seventy attended
the delightful affair. In addition
Mrs. Martin gave dinner in the
evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Japanese Diet Dissolves.
by United Pressl

Toxic, Jan. 25.-The Japanese diet
dissolved today, which brings the in
ternal political situation to a crisis.
The Nationalists in the Diet and the
Constitutionalists in the House of
Peers are uniting against Premier
Terauchi. The fight has been pro-
crossing since he was named to sue
,ceed Count Okuma.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Borah Gives Warning.
l1Y United Pressl

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Bor-
ah introduced a resolution in which
he warned America against the "dan-
ger of becoming involved in any en-
tangling alliances with European
countries" He asked the Senate to
reaffirm the principles of the Mon.
roe doctrine.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Russians Admit 1t.
(BY United Pressl

Petrograd, Jan. 25.-The German
attacks near the Tirul swamp were
repelled, but another German coun-
ter pressed back the Russians on a
third Of mile front southeast of
the river.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Heroine of France.
(By United Press)

Paris, Jan. 25.-Josephine Barthol-
my, who killed her baby, was acquit-
ted when she said she was attacked
by German soldier, who was the
child's father. The people applauded
her act.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Cummins Backs Down.
(By United Press)

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator
Cummins said he would not make an
effort today to bring up his resolu-
tion for an open debate on President
Wilson's speech. He said he was too
busy with the railroad legislation.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Indict Fraudulent Voters.
(By United Press)

Cincinnati, Jan. 25.-Six sealed in
dictments containing the names of 50
defendants were returned by the fed
eral grand jury in the vote fraud
probe. The names will not be re-
vealed until the men are taken into
custody.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
German Victories.
(By United Press)

Berlin, Jan. 25.-The capture of six
miles of Russian front positions on
both sides of the Rievr Az, in the
Riga sector, together with Ia Off
GERS and 1,700 men and 13 machine
guns, is announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Artillery Increases.
(By United Press)

Berlin, Jan. 25.-The Germans
have been successful in reconnoiter-
ing clashes in the west. Artillery
ing has increased between Ancrea,
Somme and Aisne fronts.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Labor Is Opposed.
(By United Press(

Manchester, Eng, Jan. 25.-The
Labor party conference has over
whelmingly rejected the resolution IA
voring that immediate peace propos-
ais be made to end the war.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-25
Weather Predictions.
(Bv United Press)

(By United Press)
Los Angeles, Jan. 25.-Fair tonight
and Friday. Heavy frost Friday
morning. Light westerly winds.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-27
STANDARD FOR
ALL HOSPITALS
American College Of Surgeons Seeks
This Plan for all In Coun-
try During Coming
Year.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO Oct. 27.-Standardiza.
ton of hospitals in the United
States, both military and civil, viii.
be sought during the coming year
The American College of Surgeons
decided on this when it appointed a
hospital committee with instructions
to publish list Of all institutions
above specified standard of efic-
iency. Other essentials were laid
down.
The newly elected board of gov
errors of the college will carry out
the work. Those elected are: DR..
Robert E. McKechnie, of Vancouver,
B. c.; DR.. VIM. d. Haggard, of Nash
vile, Tenn; Dr. George E. Brewer,
of New York City; DR.. Franklin H.
Martin, of Chicago, and Surgeon
General VIM. c. Gorgas, of the army.
Honorary fellowships in addition
to the number Of regular fellowships
conferred during the year were
awarded to Surgeon General VIM C.
BREASTED, of the navy, Surgeon Gen
eral Rupert Blue, of the public health
service, Col. It. H. Goodwin, British
attache OF Surgeon General Gorgas'
Office, Col. G. Dercle, French medical
officer, and Sir Berkely Moynihan OF
the British army.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-27

Christ" Mr.. George Criswell, leader.
Preaching service at 1O:45 a. m. Sub
ject, 1.-THE Spirit of Sacrifice" Even
ing service at 1880. subject "A Cues
ton Which No One Can Answer"
Trinity Methodist Episcopal church,
Tenth and Main streets. Rev. F. c.
Edwards, D. D., minister.-Public
worship, 1O:45 q. N. and 1880 p. m.
Morning theme, shall Christian
Church Pray for the Success of Sol
diers at Arms?' Evening subject,
"a Square Man With Only Three
! Sides" Sunday school, $3.50 a. m.
H. F. Kruger, superintendent.
Juniors, 2:30 p. m. Epworth league
and Volunteers, $3.50 p. m.
| First Westminster Presbyterian
church, Seventh and Blondeau street.
Rev. e. B. Newcomb, d. D., pastor
Morning service at 10:45, with SER
| mon on "a Matter OF Loyalty" In
the evening a special musical SER
vice by the choir, a program of which
may be found in another column Of
The Gate City. A cordial invitation
is extended to the public Bible
| school at $3.50 a. M; Y. P. s. G. E..
at $3.50 p. m.
ST. Johns church (EpiscopaD. Con-
cert and Fourth streets. Rev. John
G. Sage, D. D., rector.-Twenty-firs
Sunday after Trinity. Holy COM
munion a. m. Morning service
and sermon, IL a. m. Church school,
1880 a. m. DR.. Sage will continue
his sermons on War and Christian
ity," the topic being Prayer in War
Time" Members Of the congregation
are reminded Of the presidents call
to prayer and his request that all
christian people attend divine SER
vice on this Sunday.
Bethel A. M. e. church.-Service
Sunday school, $50 a. m. Alonza
Drain, superintendent. Preaching, IL
a. m. and p M Class. IL m. A.
c. e. L., $50 p. m. Miss Annie
Pyles, leader. Sunday the stewardess
will have charge Of the offering all
day. Come out and help them in
their effort. Mrs. Minnie Taylor,
president Of board. Monday night 8
p. M, official board meets in lecture
room of church. Tuesday night, choir
rehearsal in church parlors. Tuesday
night, board meets in parsonage.
Wednesday night. prayer meeting.
Thursday night, church conference.
All members are requested to be
present. Business OF Importance.
Friday night, class.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-27
Want Higher Wages.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. I
CHICAGO, Oct. q. - Eastern.
southern and western associations of
the Brotherhood Of Railway Train
men and order Of Railway Conductors
who meet here November l are ex-
pected to formulate demands for i'm
mediate wage increases of from 20
to rs percent. affecting practically
every railway in the country.
This became known today follow
ing the decision of representatives
OF 2,7O0 union switchmen, employed in
nineteen railroads entering Chicago,
to demand minimum wage of SIS a
day, with proportionate additions for
foremen and night workers.
Should this increase be granted
1000 union and non union switchmen
in this district would be benefited.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-27
For Itching Torture

There is one remedy that seldom fails
to stop itching torture and relieve skin
irritation and that makes the skin soft
clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you witt!
zemo, which generally overcomes all
skin diseases. Acne, eczema, itch, PIN
pies, rashes, blackheads, in most cases
give way to zeno. Frequently, minor
blemishes disappear overnight. Itching
usually stops instantly. Zemo Is safe.
antiseptic liquid. clean. easy to use and
dependable. It costs only 35c; an extra
large bottle, $1.OO. It will not stain, IS
not greasy or sticky and Is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins.
The e. w. Rose Co.. Cleveland. O
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-27
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
State of Iowa, Lee county-ss.
In the district court OF said coul

State of Iowa, Lee county-ss.
In the district court OF said county
Howard L. Connable, plaintiff
versus John Well. Mile We'll. r. A
Neal, Anna 3. Neal. Ruth Well
Elizabeth Well, Emma Well. E. Z
We'll, J. We'll, Jr.. Henry We'll. Iva
Well, Helen Well. Wayne We'll. and
Frank Well, observation-disclosures
Notice.
To the above named defendants
You are hereby notified that pc
tition is now on file in the clerki
office of the district court aforesaid
at Keokuk In behalf of the abova
named plaintiff, against you ana
claiming judgment against you ana
each Of you, in the sum Of six hundred
and fifteen ($615) dollars, same being
on your promissory note to plaintill,
dated November 4, 1914. for $500, ana
payable three years after date WIZ
seven per cent interest, and aiso
asking the foreclosure OF a mortgags
given to secure the payment OF say
note, conveying lot six (6) In bocia
one hundred and forty-four G44)
the city OF Keokuk, Lee county, LOWE
and for attorneys fees and interest,"
and costs.
And unless you appear thereto ana
defend before noon OF the second ID.
Of the next regular November term
Of said court, to be begun and holden
at Keokuk on the 10th day OF Noveir
Der, A. ID. 1917, default will be en-
tered against you and Judgment rem
dered thereon as prayed for In saiu
petition. ,
A. I. PARSONS,
Attorney for Plaintili'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-27
On Verge Of a Scrap.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
CAMP MILLS, HAMPSTEAD, N.
Y. Oct. 27.--Alabama troops and
negro soldiers of the Fifteenth New
York infantry, seemed on the verge
of open hostilities today.
The Alabamans, declaring they re-
scented the negroes attitude, threat
ened to drive the regiment from camp
during last night.
The negroes asserted they had
been insulted and reported their YER
sion to Colonel Haywood.
When a call to arms was sounded
in the Alabama reservation during
the night the negroes quickly seized
their rifles, fixed bayonets and pre-
pared for a fight. They remained
alert all night.