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The Cook County news-herald., 1917-08-15

IL was very humble programs, not
at all promising or heroic or romantic
just a beginning:, He would work on
and wait. They say that all things
come to him who waits. That is only
half true. Some things come to him
who, waits sometimes. That Is more
nearly accurate. Well, he could think
Of no better. plan. So he bade; Win.
ters goodby, swearing him again to
secrecy until he should lift the ban
against speech, and rode away. When
he got to the little village on the
Picket Wire below the dam = he
stopped a long time gazing at the long
bridge, or viaduct, of steel that was re-
placing the old wooden trestle and
carrying the railroad from the hills
to the eastward over the river.
It was not such an undertaking as
the lost International, still it was in.
teresting engineering construction. II
was work that would be intensely con.
genial, to which he was drawn almost
irresistibly, yet he managed to hold
himself aloof. The Martlet people were
building this steel bridge and they had
just finished the arch up under the
mesa. A well-known construction com
pany was building the great earth dam
across the Picket Wire in the valley.
Meade's engineering life had been
spent mainly out of the United States
He had never been connected with the
Martlet and it's employees until he had
been associated with his father on the
International. He could have gone
among them with little danger of i'm.
mediate discovery, since most Of the
men he had known had gone down with
the bridge, but he decided not to dc
so. The work on the dam would be
simpler and he would have less oppor.
tunity to betray himself and it would
give him more chance to work up in 8
plausible and reasonable way. Besides
if Colonel nlingworth came on to in:
spect the bridge, as he would probably
do, Meade would have to leave before
his arrival. The dam would be safer
No one would ever think Of looking for
him there. And no one would ever
recognize in the rough-bearded work.
man the clear-cut, smooth-faced young
engineer Of other days.
The dam was twenty miles up the
valley. Yes, he would be less apt to be
observed working there than on the
bridge. Yet a. he recalled that pri.
vate car and that it might come there
he realized that she might be on it.
His heart leaped even as it had leaped
at the sight of the viaduct then build.
ing, as it had quivered to the familiar
rat-tat-tat Of the pneumatic riveters
and the clang and the clash Of the
structural steel. But what was the
use? He would not dare trust himself
to look at her even from a distance
No, it was the dam that best suited his
purpose, so he turned away from the
bridge and rode up the valley. There
he was fortunate in falling into 20.
sition, as has been set forth.
The Cook County news-herald., 1917-08-15

to tell US the exact truth at any rate. y
Winters passed the letter over ia
Meade without comment. The en-.
gineer read it with passionate eager.
ness. He was hungry for any news OF
Helen nlingworth. Rodney was call.
ing upon her. A sharp pang of jealousy
shot through him at that, although he
knew there was no reason. Dear old
Rodney! He could see his grave face
his disapproving manner, his air of un.
belief, as he had taken down Meade's
words In the Office that tragic day.
OF course, Helen nlingworth was not
a recluse as he was. She mingled in
society. She took up life with it's de.
mands. She entered into it's pleasures
and fulfilled it's duties. He was iea-
lous Of everyone who might come in
contact with her, but he knew the
names Of none except Rodney.
And they were suspicious of his
avowal! That was balm to his soul,
Of course Helen nlingworth was sus.
piciQus, but why should Rodney doubt
his assumption Of the blame? And
they were working to establish his in
nocence. The thought disquieted him
lest they should discover the truth in
some way. And it gave him joy also.
They would work despite any remons-
trance from him. He thought of that
protest to his father always with un-
easiness. If he could only have found
it and destroyed it himself he would
have been happier. Could it be in ex-
istence somewhere? Would it turn up ?
Would they unearth it? Well, he had
done his best for his father, yet he was
glad those two disbelieved and were
working for him.
Meade had been the most brilliant,
Winters the most Indifferent, Rodney
the most persevering, of the trio at col.
lege. He remembered that we'll. His
first thought was to forbid Rodney to
do anything further, although how far
his friend would respect his wishes he
could not tell. Anyway, he did not
have to decide that matter, because he
could not say word to him. To
have allowed Winters to write would
have betrayed his whereabouts. He
was living with Winters under an as
sumed name of course. He had had
his hair cut differently and had grown
a beard and mustache. He thought it
would have taken keen eye indeed to
have recognized him with these
changes.
In the end he handed the letter back
to Winters, only charging him that If
he wrote to Rodney he must not betray
the fact that Meade was with him. He
had plenty Of time to think over the
situation. He decided finally that SO
The Cook County news-herald., 1917-08-15

long as he had been born an engineer
and trained and educated as an en-
gineer he would have to be until the
end Of the chapter. He would 60 out
and seek worK, not such work as his
ability and experience, but under some
assumed name he would begin at the
very beginning, at the foot of the lad
der as rodman, if he could; and
then he would work on quietly, faith
fully, obscurely, praying for his chance.
n it came he would strive to be equal
to the opportunity !: IL it did not atleast
he would be engaged In honest work in
an honest way. -.'- ~ ~ p
The Cook County news-herald., 1917-08-15
The Woman Rose to Her Feet.

The Woman Rose to Her Feet.
himself when he was a young man.
Mr. Meade had faith; in him and Of
fered to promote his engineering ef-
forts, but the man preferred to attach
himself, personally, to Mr.. Meade and
so he became his private secretary.
By his own showing he had been with
the dead man on that afternoon. He
has the papers,"
The woman rose to her feet as she
spoke with fine conviction.
The Cook County news-herald., 1917-08-15

Fate, It seems, mas marked !
strange pathway for young
Meade 70 follow. Things begin
TO happen around him at his
new Job. There are interesting
developments In the next IN
stallment.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
Red Cross at HOltville.

| An enthusiastic crowd met Sunday
afternoon at Hoitviile and completen
"a temporary organization of the
American Red Cross. DR.. Crandaii
acted as temporary chairman, anu
Mrs. Fred Jarboe, the other Holtvlle
r.ember of the county executive corn
mittee, acted as secretary. Mrs. Vlo-
llette Campbell of the FL Centre so
ciety gave a very interesting and IN
spring talk on the work and bene-
its of the Red Cross. Mr.. Glassford,
chairman of the Imperial Vallep chap
ter. gave very practical talk anc'
outlined the method of organization.
When the membership slips were cir
culated very large proportion o.
those present signed, and another
meeting will be he'd Wednesday a.
the High School, where others MAJ
sign. Present membership: Mrs. Id1
K. Mitchell, Mott Mitchell, Fred Jar
Doe, William H. Meyer, Mrs. W. II.
meyer, MIS-. Alice Hochci' Ho
~, Ethel Kamm, James w. Griffin,
Alice J. c. Griggin, Emily j. Cavarly.
Mrs. NJ. c. Blanchard, Gladys Ban
chard, Mrs Helen Jarboe, B. X. Gran
dali, NJ. c. Blanchard, Mrs. Matilda r.
Crandall, Dorothy NJ. frederick, K. W.
Hoover, Fl. T. Jones, Laura NJ. JoneS,
Name r. Hoover, Helen g. frost, Grace
Ioveland, Mrs. Z. l.. Stevenson, Flea
nor Stevenson, Lucille A. Fahring, Oda
Fahring, T. H. Hill and J. X. Fab
ring.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
Soldiers Violate Law.
(By Associated Press

Santa Fe, June 5.-Soldiers have
teen violating both the state law
against the killing of antelope and
theh shooting of birds out Of sesaon
and also the federal migratory bird
law, according to letter from Theo-
dore Roualt, Jr., game warden of the
State of New Mexico, to authorities
Of the Southern Department of the
army, which has jurisdiction over q
number of soldiers stationed in OF
near the state.
Mr.. Roualt made strong represen-
tations to the military authorities for
the observance of the state and federal
game laws and at the same time gave
notice of the appointment of num-
Der of deputy game wardens in Sec
tions where troops are stationed. They
were instructed, he said, to treat SOL
diers as they would any other Pc
sons found violating the law.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05

Preparations are being made to extend
visitors the most cordial welcome that
can possibly be given.
The celebrated endless pleasure
pier" built of reinforced concrete, and
which is one Of the most costly and
unique attractions on the Coast, was
just recently completed and will be
the most brilliant pleasure spot here.
This pier is triangular in shape, and
forms bay in the center, which
makes one of the sportiest fishing
grounds found for miles around A
sun parlor, observatory, boat landing,
shaded settees, rest rooms, and other
modern conveniences, are features Of
this mammoth pier. Everything new
hut the ocean," is a slogan that fit;
this famous resort.
Owing to the peculiar climatic con-
ditions this year, great schools Of
fish have been reported here, and
there is every likelihood that these
schools will remain here for several
months, much to the delight of the
fishing fans. Among the numerous
species that are plentiful this summer
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
Lawn Party.

The Catholic ladies are planning an
enjoyable evening for all their friends
Tuesday, June u, on the parish lawn
at Fifth and Orange streets. The lead
ing feature will be the fish pond
The children will be permitted to fish
for cents and adults for 10 cents,
and the fish never fail to bite. One
may fish as many times as he wishes
There will be cake and ice cream, can-
dy and whole cakes for everyone who
wishes them. Everyone is cordially
invited to come and bring all thel
friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
ARE
SHIPPED TO NY.
BRAWLEY GROWERS SEND or
THE FIRST CAR.
is LATER THAN USUAL
JAPANESE PICKERS GATHER FOR
THE HARVEST.
Rut There Seems to Be a Scarcity
of White Labor for the
Packing.

The first car of caEtaloupes from
theh greatest melon-producing section
IN the entire world moved out of
Brawley last night at o'clock, dcs-
tined for New York, where gourmands
ale waiting to pay high prices for
the arly fruit. The car was made up
Of the shipments of several growers.
AS compared with other years, the
car is few days late, owing to the
ool weather and the winds. But the
quality of the shipment is better than
ever before, according to officials III
Rrawley, because of the new stand
ardization law which prevents the
shipment of unripe fruit.
Hundreds of japanese melon pick
ers have assembled at Brawley for
work in the fields. There seems to
he no shortage of japanese labor, but
the melon men are wondering where
tney are going to get enough pack
ers when the time arrives for the
sending out of between 200 and 800
cars a day from Valley points.
The same group Of idle men bangs
out at the Brawley depot and, when
given a chance to work. they say mot
interested" These men will be given
the choice of getting to work or serv-
ing the county free on teh road gang
when the time comes for the hiring
Of a large number Of packers.
Cantaloupes and watermelons are
nicely, and the fruit is III
Prime condition, according to inspec-
tors working under County Horticul-
tural Commissioner Waite. Picking
On the full slip has commenced. By
this is meant only ths melons which
come off the stems readily aEe
shipped. These are of the proper de-
gree of ripeness.
1t is predicted that there will be
larger number of culls thrown ou:
az the packing sheds this year and
that the people Of the Valley will be
& bic to eat melons to their heart 8
content, as none Of the melons may be
shipped out of the Valley. Not more
than 500 cars of cantaloupes will be
shipped this year, growers say, be-
cause of the late season, the stand
ardization law and the scarcity Of
labor.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05


rect to Redondo Beach from all in
terror points, and can have then
turnks and other baggage checked
here direct. This will prove a great
convenience to visitors, and will not
necessitate their rechecking baggage il
Los Angeles.
This feature, together with the fact
that this resort is offering a com
llnation of new attractions and di.
versions that will even rival Coney
Island, and has climate that is ia
nous for the mildness, will tend to
draw thousands of new pleasure-seek-
ers toih seaside resort, and elaborate
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
Wanted

DISTRICT MANAGER for the Amer
lean National Assurance Company.
Splendid commission contract to man
who can produce business. All poi
cies standard. Low cost and non-par-
ticipating. Assistance given in writ
ing business by an experienced man.
when desired. Address the company.
800 Ferguson Bldg, Los Angeles, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05

are mackerel, yellowtail, barracuda,
white sea bass, rock bass, halibut, scul-
pin, rock cord, smelt, herring, perch
and sea trout.
The mammoth salt water plunge,
claimed to be the largest on the Pa
cific coast, will attract bathers Ma
csdam boulevards also make possible
any number of fascinating motor
trips.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
u. S. c. RecsDtiOn.

Alumni and friends of the Univer-
sity of Southern California will oc
interested to know that the president 5
reception given by President George
r. Bovard of the University in honor
Of the Serior class, at Ebell CLUB
house last evening, was attended by
200 graduates and members of the
faculty of the nine colleges included
in the university.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
In Society
Hill-kolb,

Miss Frances Hill, niece of Mrs. o
! Snow of this city, and Earl Kolb
both well known among the younger
set in San Diego, with the girls moth.
er, very quietly slipped away from
their friends and came to Ell Centrt
Sunday. Monday they were married
by o. L. Snow, former minister in the
Methodist church, and the same day
they returned home to surprise theil
many friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
America and Britain

The addresses by Ambassador Pag'
and Vice Admiral Sims in LondoI
recently ably supplement the goot
work of British Foreign Secretary
Boulfour on his tour of the Unitec
States. A better understanding al
ready exists between these two grea
English-speaking nations as result
of Americas stand against Germany
and both the United States and Great
Pritain will benefit through thess
closer relations. That benefit will not
lie so much economic or material as
intellectual and political. Britain will
rave better appreciation of America
end its democratic ideals; and Amer
lea will have closer knowledge OF
England's policies and aims. It Will
he found that we are not so very
far apart, and that while our forms
Ct government are different, the free
oom of the two peoples is essentially
the same.
There will never be, of course, :
permanent political union; but there
will be a permanent understanding
that will expand as time progresses
ard acquaintance improves. Mr.. Bal
four, speaking before Congress, de-
clared that one of the greatest mo-
nents in the history of mankind had
arrived; and, as viewed by the sedate
London Times, commenting upon that
event:
The moment is indeed supremely
great. 1t opens for all states and
reoples new vistas of goal which
las hitherto seemed too bright and
gcod to be attained on earth. The
way is hard and it may be long, but
whatever obstacles we have to over
come, whatever disappointments and
delays we may encounter, the end ls
row set before the eyes of all free
rations, and their wisest and most
trusted leaders tell them that it can
he won. The war has wrought many
great changes, pregnant, it is clear
with results too complex and too far
reaching for the deepest thinkers to
foretell; but amongst them all mons
stands second in magnitude and in i'm
rortance to the intervention Of the
United States as the disinteresteG
champion of freedom and of right
30 lesser cause could have induced
ler to abandon the cherished traditions
of a hundred years and to take her
part in the terrible conflict which has
torn the Old World. She has seen
into its heart, and she has decided that
fidelity to the moral truths she holds
r.ost sacred compels her to come In.
rom the beginning this war has been
TO US a league for the vindication OF
these truths against system which
denies them and which would trampie
them in the mire; but without the
participation of the great republic the
league was incomplete. Now that she
jo;ned in the contest, its true char
acter is reaffirmed before all the
world. 1t is more clearly than ever
"a drawing together of great anc
tree peoples for mutual protection
against the aggression of military des-
Lotism.'"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
New R0segrOve Hotel
532 Flower ST.. Los Angeles

PROFESSIONALLY the neatest, cleanest,
very moderately priced hotel in the
West; 120 rooms of solid comfort, thor
oughly modern, close to theatres, cafes,
depots. Look into the hotel and you
stay, like many now with u.s. who come
to us every season. We are good people
and don't care who knows it. Take
West Sixth st. car in front of depot
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
HOTEL LEE ROSA
20Gh SaufL Mn;, c.

Why spend all your money for ho.
tel bills? Why not save some for
pleasure and a good vacation? We
can furnish you with nice, large,
cool room, good bed, hot and cold
running water, baths if desired.
Everything clean, comfortable and
homelike. Personal attention to all
guests by management. Center Of
theatres and shopping district No
carfare. Rates, SOC per day and up;
$3.50 per week and up.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
Mexicans Study.
(By Associated Press)

Juarez, June 5.-Mexican men OF
Eiddle age, young boys and uniformed
soldiers, study reading. writing and
arithmetic in 'Escuela No. 80" each
week night. Mayor Melchor Herrer
las opened a night school there fol
working men and the attendance Is
large.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
RehekahS Meet.

The ladies of the Rebekah lodge
will meet at 534 Hamilton avenue on
"wednesday afternoon at o'clock for
: social tea. Mrs. Bishop and Mrs.
Brace Roberts will be the hostesses for
the occasion. All Rebekahs are in
vited.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
Subterranean Explosion.
CIV Associated Press

Redding, June A violent erup-
ton of Mt. Lassen was preceded to-
day by subterranean explosion
which was felt for miles around. The
eruption is growing in activity rap
IDLY.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
THROUGH TICKETS
TO REDONDO BEACH
Many COnyeniences Will BE Offered
Summer Tourists at Coast
Resort.

Redondo Beach, Cal, June By
special arrangement with the various
railroads leading into Southern Cali
fornia, summer tourists are now able
to purchase transportation tick9t1 di~
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05

Miss Fannie Cochran of the Fign
school faculty, and her mother. LETT
this morning to spend the summer in
Long Beach.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05

Mrs. John Baron was m town t.
day on business.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
SEE THE NEW s125 600 "ENDLESS PLEASURE PIER"
REDONDO BEACH
THE ideal FAMILY RESORT OF COUNTLESS PLEASURES

will be noted this Lar
Mammoth dancing pavilion Racing
ausements
the world for its
pier reasonable hotel cottage and
Cool climate A safe resort to
direct Write
for folder
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05

J. F. Baker and family will leave
Thursday in their car for tour OF
the state. They will visit in Lo; An
Celes, Catalina island and Oakland
In t he fall the Misses Hazel and Lal-
l::h will nter school in the northern
part of the state and the family will
return to this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05

Miss Lillian Todd and Miss Julia
Grogan lease THURSDAY morning for
Long Beach, where they will spend
the summer months. Miss Todd is
rot planning to return in the fall,
hut Miss Grogan will be back i'll time
to resume her duties in the princi-
rails office at the High School.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
LUANA APARTMENTS
Los Angeles. Cal.

30 West Twenty-fifth street
Positively one of the best furnished,
best managed houses in city, regard
less of it's low prices. Close to five
beach and city car lines, ball park and
other parks. Reserve in advance, if
possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05
HOTEL EUGENE

New brick building; very centrally To-
ated: everything new and up-to- date
hot and cold running water; all outside
rooms; steam heat; private baths. Rates
roc per day ard up; 500 per week anu
up. Family trade solicited
Imperial Valley press., 1917-06-05

LOS ANGELES--3GO STANFORD AVE.
Two short blocks west of ). T. station
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-13
This STATE Subscribed Over 100000,
Bulletin Received Here From
National Headquarters
States
TENTH IN ENTIRE LIST
Five Millions Have Been Sub0ortbso
t. DATE and Over Two Millions
Havs Been Paid

Iowa's contribution to the Young
Mems Christian association war work
fund was over 500. 900, according TO
bulletin from national headquarters
received by c. E Durgee, general
secretary OF the local association.
Only nine states in the union gave
more money than Iowa, the record
shows.
Group A states that gave over
s300, 900 are New York. Pennsylvania.
Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New
Jersey Iowa was among the group
B states that gave from $4,000 10
$500. 900. in which the following are
included: Michigan, Indiana, Cali
fornta, Connecticut. Wisconsin and
Minnesota. The list goes down to
group T states that gave less than
SIC, COO to the fund.
The national campaign began May
j. with the goal set at s3,000.00o. To
date $4,000, 900 has been subscribed
and of this amount S2.3l5. 900 has
already been paid In and q large
portion OF II used.
Some statistics gathered show that
cess OF goals assigned, over 1000
paigns and a million persons sub
scribed.
According to the bulletin the fund
is expected to exceed $4,000. 900. Tie
amount eventually subscribed before
Dec 81. 1917. will be determined by
the actual needs that VIII develop as
the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton Of the United States carries out
its policy OF following the flag and
enlisted men wherever they go.
The bureau of finance has endeav-
ored to promote the fund SO as TO
keep half million ahead Of the
apparent need. in order to have
contingent fund always available.
The rapidly increasing and insistent
needs made necessary by the move
menl of the large number OF Ameri-
can troops overseas and the unex-
pected opportunity to serve emil
men In this country make a $4,000,
900 fund an absolute necessity and
those In position to best Judge as TIC
the future will not be surprised IL
the combined budgets of the war
work council for 1917 aggregate So
00o, 900.
The splendid cooperation OF the
state committees is largely respon-
sible for the remarkable success of
the campaign which has been quietly
conducted with minimum Of ma
tional publicity. Through the leader
ship of state campaign committees.
over 1000 cities and towns have con-
Quoted local campaigns. Every state
accepted its goal cheerfully and en-
Enthusiastically prom oted the campaign.