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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-05-01
LETTING GEORGE DO IT

to our country and our earnest de-
sire to aid.
But we can not refrain from OPP
posing the Congressional policy of
Letting George do it." It is a
failure and will result in disaster to
our country if pursued for any
length of time.
Here's sample of the results
in the matter of obtaining recruits
obtained bf "letting George do it"
for the army.
Captain Franklin II. Kenney is
the finest recruiting officer the
United States Army has ever known.
He is located an Chicago, but his
fame is national in its scope.
Yet Captain Kenney, with all of
his vast experience and remarkable
ingenuity, can not secure one quar-
ter of the results that are to be
expected when our nation is at war.
True, he is succeeding to rea-
sonable degree where many others
are meeting with Indifferent success,
but it is due mainly to his remark
able ability and revolutionary meth
DDS of campaigning for recruits.
The fault is entirely in the system.
The people do not believe in letting
patriotic few do the work of the
whole. Many thousands of young
men all over the country are ready
to enlist as soon as Congress i'm
poses the same obligation on ALL
YOUNG MEN OF MILITARY AGE
who are physically fit, but they do
not feel inclined to be the goat that
pulls other peoples chestnuts from
the fire.
Mothers and fathers are willing
to send THEIR boys to the front
as soon as they are assured that
THEIR NEIGHBORS' BOYS will
be sent. But they are not imbued
with the idea of having their sons
face the lannon's mouth in defense
of their country while other sons
of the community remain safely
at home.
The volunteer system penalties
patriotism and puts a premium on
Stacking, for the patriot goes to
war for $15 a month while the
Stacker remains at home and earns
from $50 to 500 month.
The Congress should Immediately
enact into law the Presidents rec
concentrations for compulsory SER
vice. The Congressman or Senator
who can not publicly defend the
Stacker should not in turn be a
Congressional Stacker himself.
Let Congress once pass a univer-
sal service law and you will find
an instant change in the sentiment
of the young men of this country.
There will be an enthusiastic rush
to the colors that will surprise even
the President himself, for each
young enthusiast will have the sat
isfaction of knowing that he is not
being asked to take his life in his
hand TO defend a .neighbor who
Stacks at home.
The latent patriotism of this
country Is unbounded, but there is
smoldering resentment Of injustice
that is holding back patriots who
are simply itching to get to the
front.
If we are to fight a war of hui
manity let us first make it a wal
Of justice to our own Young blood.
We venture the assertion that if
it were put to vote of the young
men of this community eight out
of every ten would refuse to enlist
under the present Anticipated and
unjust volunteer system, but would
heartily support universal service.
The blood of our own young
men is red and contains no water
but they believe in a patriotism that
is founded upon justice.
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-05-01

Small heater, in good condition,
will sell cheap. Apply at this Office.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-05-01

consuming market during the first
two weeks in March.
The Wholesale price of potatoes
ranged in the Chicago market from
$2.75 to 1915 busbel, with 81 900
bushels in storage, The Federal
agents point out that year ago,
there were in storage only 10000
bushels and the price was so to
ss cents bushels.
Bring your job work to the Ad-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-05-01
AT Last-A One-Adjustment
Cream Separator

before you buy any cream separator, come in and
ID look at the Primrose One adjustment is all that's
necessary to keep it in perfect operating condition at
all times This adjustment is simple one for keeping
the bowl at the correct heght-an adjustment that you
or your wife can safely make whenever it's necessary
The adjustment is made from the outside OF the separator
hardened steel point spindle revoves Asght
turn with screwdrver perhaps year. does the work
we-constructed oseskimmng durable
separator $1,000 $500 in herd
$50 $50 pounds OF milk
DER hour gallons Ask for catalogue giving
look the Primrose yourself
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-05-01

Don't be a Stacker on May 9th.
Go TO Sunday School.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
SCHOOL
At. IMPERIAL
W|LLDEBATE
FOR H0N0RS
County Students Champions
in One of Four Divis-.
ions of California.

What town has the hest high school
dcbateTs in California?
This question is to be decided Fri
Gay evening, April 27, at the Univer-
slty of California, when the Interschol-
astic Public Speaking League of Cali
fornia, organized by the University
Extension Division, will hold it's final
debate for the state championship, in
the auditorium of Benjamin Ide
Wheeler hall, the beautiful new class
re ON building recently completed on
the University campus at Berkeley.
The championship Of the four di-
visions of the State League has now
been won by the Newman, Bakers
field, Napa and Imperial Valley high
schools. On Wednesday evening,
April 25, debates viii! be held to de-
eide which two Of these four schools
shall compete in the final debate on
April 27. Last year the champion
ICONTINUED ON PAGE SKI
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
TEUT0NSARE
CHASED OUT
Of TRENCHES
IN TO HOLES
Hide Behind Rocks With
Machine Guns Ready to
Meet Enemy Advances
(By United Press)

London, April 24.-The British pro-
eressed again today, touching Vast
Monchy, lie Preux and Reux, and
gained on a wide front south of Ba-
paume- Cambria road. They also cap
tured three villages in the vicinity
of St. Quentin, despite fierce German
resistance.
Instead of attempting to use the
underground system of defense the
Germans are now scattered in shell
holes and other natural barriers. These
men have been armed with machine
guns, while the German artillery is
ready to start curtain of fire against
enemy advances.
The British have occupied Satara
Station, sixty miles northwest of Beg
dad, capturin ga vast amount of rail
read equipment and much ammuni-
tion. The Turk losses are reported as
extremely heavy.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
IMPERIAL VALLEY
HAS LARGE AREA
AWAITING MAGIC
TOUCH OF WATER
Only 81 Per Cent Now I'm
der Irrigation-Rich
in Prospects.
WILL HELP SOLVE
BIG FOOD NATTER
State. Defense Council De-
pending on the Valley
for Assistance.
WILL HELP SOLVE
BIG FOOD NATTER

Of the $4,000 acres within the
confines of the Imperial IRRIGATION
District, only 81 per cent was ir,i-
gated last year.
How at least 100000 idle acres now
below the ditch might be brought in
to profitable cultivation during the
three years of war need which prob
ably lies before the nation, is one of
the fundamental questions Coming be-
fcre the State Council of Defense
hearing.
This hearing, held by three special
lists from different parts of the state
under auspices of the Farm Bureau,
is scheduled for Friday, April ~, at
z p. m. at the High School, FL Gen.
tro. Public spirited citizens in all
PARTS of the county interested in safe
guarding the welfare of the country
are urged to attend.
Much Of this land is not now farmed.
due to lack Of capita. to level and
plant it. AS a wartime measure. the
State Council of Defense may be able
to suggest measures which will put
the states credit behind the farmer
and permit him to carry OF such op-
erations beyond the limit which the
Federal Farm Loan act suggests.
Measures by which idle lnleveled land
belonging to nonresident landholders
may be brought into production will
doubtless be suggested also.
Men who have had large experience
in rice growing feel tina; certain hard
alkaline soils not at or ,sent in use
might come into production for rice.
Hard soils fairly strong in alkali,
such, for instance, as the "goose-
lands" of the Sacramento valley, have
in the last three year: been found
productive for rice growing Uundoubt-
edly the founding of a rice industry
in Imperial county, however, will have
to be based on careful experiments,
since climatic and water conditions
differ from older rice sections. The
State Council of Defense in the event
of conscription, will be able tc call
on trained agronomis;s IS to carry for
ward such experiments. since tie en-
listment of state college students will
free them from teaching work.
The subcommittee of the Cou ,cil
of Defense seeks the assistance and
counsel of all those who own land
not now cropped and invite them to
attend the meeting on Friday, April
27, at 2 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
DAVIS TROUBLED
OVER TATTERED
CON ND|T|0N
Of PANTS
PeekabOO Trousers Make a
Very Poor Showing in
Court, Davis Belief.

Charles Davis, colored, charged with
the crime of burglary at Imperial, ap-
pealed to the county authorities this
morning fora pair of trousers in or
Ger that he might appear to better
advantage at the preliminary hearing
before Justice Smith. When Davis
was arrested April Is by Officer
Smith series of objections on the
part of the prisoner resulted in tat
tered pants. This condition did not
handicap Davis while he was an in
mate of the county Jail, but a negro
delights in court appearance and he
hesitated to face the public in Rip
Van Winkle regalia.
AS the sheriff's office has no au-
tnority to provide new garments for
its guests, an appeal was made to
deputy District Attorney E. r. ST.
mon, who ruled that with proper ad
jUstment of the suspcnders and addi
tional care in walking that the pub
l.c would not be outraged by Davis
appearance.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
REPORTS THAT
STANDARD OIL
DICTATES GAS
PRICE IN j. s.
''Real Competition Does Not
Exist" Among Subsidi-
aries Says Report.
(By United Press)

Washington, April 24.-The Federal
Trade Commissions report to the Sen
ate says that the Standard Oil inter-
ests substantially dominate the gaso-
line industry and that the powerful
corporation controls the refining and
transportation business of the coun-
try and that no real competition ex-
lists between the different STANDARD
Oil companies now in interlocking
ownership.
The reports say the Standard Oil
Company has Fundamental bearing"
or the price of gasoline and declares
it to have been arbitrarily increased.
Legislation to meet the existing con-
ditions is strongly recommended.
The commission recommends legis-
lation abolishing common stock own
ership in corporations dissolved by
courts and points out that govern
ment standards for gasoline should
be adopted, claiming that the quality
Ct gasoline has been deteriorating.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
Will. PROTEST
ON INCREASE
OF STOCK

At the regular monthly meeting Of
the directors of Imperial Water Com
rany No. to be held in Imperial to-
morrow, strong protest is to be
rade by the small water users on the
recent announcement Of the company
relative to increasing water stock per
acre. Various farm centers in the
No. / district have been investigat-
ing and will file formal protests to-
III row.
A number of the smaller ranchers
assert that corner is being attempt
ed on outstanding water stock of No.
/. BY increasing the amount Of stock
to two shares per acre it is claimed
that the selling price of the stock
will be considerably boosted and the
ran who buys it will have to purchase
it at any figure demanded by the CO.
terie of holders who are said to have
gathered it in.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
HARR|S0HN IS
At
CA[EX|CO BUT
AGAIN
Jury Frees Him ON Charge;
Claimed u. s. Agents
Are Seeking Him.

Fred E. Harrisohn. tried at Calex-
leo before Justice Hoffman on a
charge of obtaining money under false
pretense, was acquitted yesterday by
jury. Harrisohn was recently ac-
quilted on a similar charge in Ven-
tura county and after coming to I'm
rerial Valley was arrested and held
PENDING investigation by the federal
authorities. 1t is understood that the
United States Department of Justice
will detain Harrishon until certain ex-
plantations are given.
Harrisohn was formerly employed
by a life insurance company and hal
occasion to make sight draft on
the Los Angeles manager for expense
II oney while in. Calexico. 1t devel-
oped at the hearing that Harrisohn
had been discharged by the company
hut that he had not received notifica-
ton to that effect. In the mean
time he had received cash for two
sight drafts on Calexico banks which
were later returned as not honored.
This caused the arrest of Harrisohn.
who admits that he is of German birth
end a graduate of Heidleburg univer-
sity.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
H0LTv|LLE BANKER IS
DISCOVERED ON TRAIN
WITH THROAT SLASHED
(By United Press)

San Diego, April PA. H. Harden,
well known resident of Holtville, was
found in his berth on the Santa Fe
Owl at noon today with his throat
cut from ear to ear. His money was
gone and various papers were scat
tered around, while a half filled bot
tie of chloroform was discovered under
his pillow. He is reported to have
small chance for recovery. He was
not found until the porter attempted
t, make up the berth. His wife said
that he was in the habit of carrying
large sums of money on his person.
~ closed penknife was found in pool
CT blood. The train left Los Angeles
at midnight.
]. H. Harden was formerly connect
eG with Holtville bank, his brother,
E.. E. Harden being now vice president
OF the institution.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
ARE
RECEIVED FOR
ELECTION

Next Monday the board of directors
of the Imperial Irrigation District
will likely fix the date for holding
the big bond issue election, as it is
understood that sufficient names have
row been secured as provided by "a ..
Secretary McIver is now engaged in
certifying the signatures and making
record on the taxable valuations
represented by the signers.
During the election campaign in
1915 six months were required to se-
cure a total of $500 names, while
over $500 were obtained this year in
less than half the time. Much time
was saved through the systematic
manned that Business Manager Paris
conducted the campaign for sigma
lures.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
ANY OLD BANK
SATISFACTORY
TO PETERS IN
JOYOUS STATE
Enjoys Scenery of Imperial
Valley in Auto Hired
From Local Garage
MAKES OUT CHECK
ON WRONG BANKER
Told of Error and Max S
Out Another One, but
His Arrest Follows.

While in state of alleged intoxi-
cation Ed Peters conceived the happy
idea Of viewing Imperial Valley in
an automobile and engaged one from
local garage. He reflected evidences
eff prosperity and started out on a
tour Of interesting sections of the
Valley. Finally firing of the irrigated
districts, Peters is said to have di-
,ected the chauffeur to visit Yuma.
When his mental accelerations had
visibly decreased, Peters came to the
conclusion that he had better settle
with the driver and gave check on
Yuma bank. The driver was eau
tious and telephoned the bank, only
to find that the man had no account
there. This apparently did not ruffle
the joy rider, as he calmly explained
te. the chauffeur that he had been
mistaken in the name of the bank
and Immediately filled out another
check on the First National Bank of
Yuma. The driver also investigated
this paper and the same answer was
received, resulting in the arrest Of
Peters by Deputies Kemp and Cum
rings.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
AN OVERDOSE OF
QU|N|NE TOO
MUCH FOR
SMYTH
Exclaimed That He Diluted
Drug With Whisky and
Created Disturbance.

Explaining that an overdose of qui-
rine and whisky had resulted in a
temporary mental alteration, A. l..
Smyth, Brawley pioneer, who was
taken into custody yesterday after
noon by Deputies Cummings and
Barker, was released this morning
Smyth had registered at a local no.
tel yesterday and instead of sleeping
eff the effects of the quinine became
obstreperous and had to be elected
from the hotel.
When brought to the county Jail
Smyth's condition was such that sat
isfactory interrogation was impossible
and it remained for Smyth this morn
ing to identify himself. No charge
was pressed against him.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
ENCu|SHMAN DECLARES
AMERICA MUST ADOPT
C0NSCR|PT|0N SCHEME
(By United Press)

Washington, April 24.-General
Erigs of the British commission de-
clares that conscription is vital before
America can attain success in the war
and in discussing the volunteer sys-
tenn said:
"The volunteer plan hampered us
in every phase during the early de-
velopments of the war. 1t threw our
country's best industrial forces into
the trenches when they were badly
needed at home. 1t left at home
those who should have gone to the
front. If we had had conscription
at the beginning it would have obvi
ated many of our later difficulties
experienced in producing munitions.
If you are going to war you must
so the whole hog, and must go at It
;ntelligently and Systematically. All
the men, women and children must
fight at home the same as the soldiers
do at the front"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
RESTAURANT KEEPERS
ARE BOOSTING PRICE

At meeting held last night which
vas attended by all the restaurant
rroprietors Of Ell Centre it was de-
o:ded to increase the price of the or
binary meal practically 20 per cent.
The restaurant men declare that the
continued raise in the price of food
stuffs has compelled them to take
this action in order to conduct their
business without loss.
The increase of price amounts to
about 5 cents on each meal price
Meals formerly served for 25 cents
will now cost 30 cents and similar
increases are had further up the scale
The increase in prices becomes effec-
tive tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
RECEIVES NEWS
THAT SON HAD BEEN
INSTANTLY KILLED

c. w. Eiler, manager of the Starr
Piano Company in this city, was
greatly shocked this morning upon re-
ceiving a telegram from Portland that
mis- son Harold had been accidental
ly killed, the message not stating any
Particulars. Mr.. Eiler will leave i'm
mediately for the scene of the trag-
edy.
The young man was expected to ar
rive in Ell Centre this week and en-
gage in business here, he having fin
ished a business course in Portland
Just before his untimely end.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
Pasadena Visitors.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Fageat of Pasa-
dtna motored to the Valley yesterday,
Icing accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Baudray of the same city. Mr..
Fageat is q well known Wholesale
hardware dealer Of Pasadena, and MIR.
Pauderay is assistant manager Of the
Hotel Green. They will be in the val
ley for several days visiting.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT
MADE TO DYNAMITE
ESCOND|DO DAM
(By United Press)

San Diego, April 24.-An un-
successful attempt was made to
dynamite the EscOndidO dam at
midnight. The spillway was bad
ly damaged and a big amount Of
water lost, but the dam proper
remains intact. The sheriff is
trailing a number of suspects.
The dam is located about IS miles
north of San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
MARINES WANT TO Be
FIRST TO ENTER WAR
(By United Press)

Washington, April 24.-General
Barnett, commanding the marine
corps, explained the proposed increase
il the marine personnel to the House
raval committeeman, saying that the
marines will insist on the right to be
the first American troops in the Eu-
ropean trenches.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
COMMISSION
ARRIVES IN AMERICA
FOR BIG CONFERENCE
(By United Press)

Washington, April 24.-The
members of the French cOmmis-
sion have arrived in America, but
the place of landing will not be
divulged until the party reaches
Washington for conference with
the British and American Offici-
ais. The party includes General
JOffre and ex-Premier Viviani.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
Compulsory Insurance.
(By United PreSs)

Sacramento, April 24.-Both houses
sassed the amendment providing COM
pulsory health insurance for workers.
1. will go before the people at the
next election.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
Weather Predictions.
(By United Press)

(By united PresS)
Los Angeles, April 24.-Fair to-
right and Wednesday,; cloudy along
coast tonight; westerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-24
Bond Bill Becomes Law.
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Washington, April 24.-President
Wilson has signed the 100000
bond bill and it is now law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27
Johnston Wins
Boxing Crown
For Ted Lewis
By FRED HAWTHORNE

Some people seem to be laboring un-
der the impression that Ted KID Lewis
won the welterweight championship OF
the world from Jack Britton. in the
twenty-round bout at Dayton, Ohio. on
Monday night. Nothing is further from
the truth James Joy Johnston. the
noted and notorious Boy Bandit. Ted
Kids zippy young manager, won the
title FOR Lewis.
The Bandit has been managing maui
ers for considerable number of years,
now. He even had Tumble Tom Cowler,
the Cumberland Man Mountain, in his
stable, and all the world knows that il
anybody could have made a champion
out of the driving Brltlsher, James Joy
was the man TO pull the trick. But
there is limit even TO Johnston's cum
ming, and Cowler WAS the limit.
Yes, Lewis is to-day the champion
of all the welterwei ghts, and there is
probably nobody better qualified TO
wear the crown than this same Gershon
Mendeloff. But it was Jimmie John
ston's never-ending gift of "gab" that
enabled the Kid to win the title.
Lewis and Britton had met on twelve
previous occasions, with Britton hav-
ing the better of a majority of these
swatfests. He won the title from the
Englishman in a twenty-round bout
about eight months ago, but that made
no difference to the Boy Bandit. He
insisted, and kept on insisting, that
Lewis was the best welterweight in the
world, and Ted Kid finally began to
believe it himself, and acted like one
on Monday night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-27
Carpenter to Box
Here for War Fund

Georges Carpenter, champion heavy
weight of France, will arrive in this
country two weeks hence to give a
series Of exhibition bouts throughout
the United States, according TO R. c.
Klegin, who arrived yesterday on an
American steamer.
After campaign lasting nearly. four
months, Carpenter finally succeeded a
week ago in obtaining a six-months'
furlough from the French army 70
come to the United States in the role -
not of pugiist-but recruiting officer.
Sergeant Carpenter will only give
exhibition sparring bouts, and will NOT
seek battles with American fighters,
Mr.. Klegin stated.
The proceeds from Carpentier's ex-
hibition bouts and lectures will be
turned over to LA propaganda Fran
Gals" and will also be used for the
construction Of fast battle p anes.. Al
though Mr.. Klegin stated his plans
were not complete. he believed the
French champion would first tour the
Atlantic states. atferward going West
as far as the Coast.